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POLS 5210 - Comparative Political Change/Development
3 credits
Emphasis on approaches and theories in the field of comparative politics, with a focus on political change/development.
3 |
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POLS 5270 - Latin American Politics and Development
3 credits
Focuses on special contemporary issues of selected Latin American nations, such as democratization, the role of the military, and elections.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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POLS 5290 - Development in Europe
3 credits
Emphasizes political and economic development in Europe.
3 |
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POLS 5300 - Cyber Warfare and International Politics
3 credits
This course addresses emerging international relations, policy, doctrine, strategy, and operational issues associated with Computer Network Attack (CNA) and Computer Network Exploitation (CNE), collectively referred to as cyber warfare. It provides students with a comprehensive perspective and enhances their knowledge of cyber warfare conducted by both state and non-state actors.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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POLS 5350 - Evolution, Conflict, and Cooperation (DSS)
DSS Depth Social Sciences
3 credits
Intensively examines human cooperation as a fundamental problem of development and human conflict as the major obstacle to development.
3 |
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POLS 5400 - National Security Strategy and Strategic Uncertainty
3 credits
This course examines a range of approaches and methods with a particular emphasis on scenario planning methods such as wargaming and policy analysis.
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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POLS 5420 - The Mass Media and Politics
3 credits
Examination of the role of the mass media in the political process, including both campaigns and governance. Examination of political advertising, news coverage, polling, opinion formation strategies, and politicians’ use of new media technologies.
Cross-listed as: POLS 6420 and JCOM 5420 /JCOM 6420 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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POLS 5480 - International Trade Policy
3 credits
Examines governance and politics of international trade relations, focusing in particular on cooperation, conflict, and dispute resolution in the GATT/WTO, European community, NAFTA, and Asian cooperative regimes.
3 |
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POLS 5890 - Special Topics
1-5 credits
This course provides an examination of special topics in political science. It is intended to be a vehicle for new or unique courses not offered as part of the regular curriculum.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-5 |
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POLS 5900 - Government and Policy Internship Seminar
3 credits
A semester government and policy internship in Washington, DC or in Salt Lake City, UT
Pass/Fail only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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POLS 5910 - Campaign Internship
1-12 credits
A semester campaign internship.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-12 |
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POLS 5920 - Washington Internship
1-12 credits
A semester congressional, administrative, or legal internship in Washington, D.C.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-12 |
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POLS 5930 - State Government Internship
1-12 credits
A semester legislative, lobbying, or administrative internship in the state government of Utah or those of any other state government.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-12 |
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POLS 5940 - Administrative Internship
1-12 credits
A semester administrative internship at the local or state level.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-12 |
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POLS 5950 - International Internship
1-12 credits
A semester internship at the international level.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-12 |
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POLS 5960 - International Studies Internship
1-12 credits
Internship for students with an International Studies major
Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment in International Studies major and permission of instructor
Repeatable for credit
Pass/Fail only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-12 |
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POLS 6010 - Research Design
3 credits
A graduate survey of the philosophy and methods of political analysis. Topics ranging from the methodology of inquiry to elementary statistical methods will be covered.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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POLS 6020 - Public Policy Analysis
3 credits
Examines and reviews leading theories of policy analysis and the policy-making process at an advanced level.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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POLS 6030 - Political Theory, Political Economy, and Capitalism
3 credits
Provides an introduction to the study of political economy by considering the connections among political theory, political economy, and capitalism.
3 |
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POLS 6040 - Public Choice
3 credits
Introduction to applying the microeconomic theory of markets to political processes.
3 |
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POLS 6110 - Budgeting and Finance
3 credits
Surveys all major activities concerning allocation, investment, and control of public funds, as well as budgeting and revenues in context of fiscal policy making.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring altnernate years
3 |
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POLS 6130 - Law and Administration
3 credits
Exploration and analysis of constitutional and legal basis in which American Public Administration is set, including separation of powers, checks and balances, delegation of discretionary authority, and common law and equity.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer, Alternate Years
3 |
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POLS 6140 - Leadership in Public Organizations
3 credits
Analysis of leadership behavior and managerial activities. Examination of major theories of leadership and motivation, including leadership vs. management, leadership qualities and characteristics, and leadership skills.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer, Alternate Years
3 |
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POLS 6210 - Conflict and Security
3 credits
Explores the many causes of conflict at different levels. Identifies the means by which resolution can be achieved, as well as the challenges and barriers associated with such efforts.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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POLS 6215 - Seminar on Comparative Grand Strategies
3 credits
This seminar examines the relationship between grand strategies and international conflict and stability.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Alternate Years
3 |
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POLS 6220 - International/Comparative Theory
3 credits
Introduces graduate students to prominent theories in the related fields of international relations and comparative politics.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Alternate Years
3 |
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POLS 6230 - Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
3 credits
Explores the history, causes, and consequences of terrorism, as well as its impact on the global arena. Teaches students why understanding of terrorism is crucial, in order to allow effective, intelligent responses.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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POLS 6240 - Democratic Theories and Practice
3 credits
Explores the many different perspectives and theories on the concept of democracy, ranging from the 18th Century to writings of the 21st Century.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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POLS 6250 - Theories of War and Peace
3 credits
Examines the “classic” alternative understanding, in the history of political thought, regarding the reasons people go to war. Explores consequent proposals to erase the sources or alleviate the results of armed conflicts.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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POLS 6400 - United States Foreign Policy
3 credits
Explores contemporary U.S. foreign policy in the context of international relations theory and global realities. Utilizing theoretical perspectives as analytical models, course examines how policy makers formulate and attempt to achieve U.S. foreign policy goals in the global arena.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Alternate Years
3 |
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POLS 6405 - Seminar on Intelligence and Covert Action
3 credits
This seminar provides graduate students with the ability to evaluate the role and impact of intelligence, counterespionage, and covert action politics on national security and international relations.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Taught Alternate Years
3 |
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POLS 6420 - The Mass Media and Politics
3 credits
Examination of the role of the mass media in the political process, including both campaigns and governance. Examination of political advertising, news coverage, polling, opinion formation strategies, and politicians’ use of new media technologies.
Cross-listed as: POLS 5420 and JCOM 6420 /JCOM 5420 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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POLS 6770 - Strategic Culture
3 credits
Evaluates the extent to which national and organizational cultures impact security policy.
Prerequisite/Restriction: POLS 2100
Cross-listed as: POLS 4770
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Taught Alternate Years
3 |
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POLS 6810 - Graduate Seminar
1-4 credits
American politics; comparative politics; political theory; international politics; public law; public administration.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-4 |
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POLS 6910 - Graduate Tutorial
1-3 credits
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3 |
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POLS 6920 - Internship
1-15 credits
Internship in a public administration agency.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-15 |
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POLS 6970 - Thesis Research
1-9 credits
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to candidacy
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 |
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POLS 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement
1-3 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3 |
Portuguese |
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PORT 1010 - Portuguese First Year I
4 credits
Communicative competencies in the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with exposure to cultures and customs.
4 |
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PORT 1020 - Portuguese First Year II
4 credits
Communicative competencies in the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with exposure to cultures and customs.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PORT 1010 or equivalent.
4 |
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PORT 1050 - Intensive Portuguese for Spanish Speakers
4 credits
Communicative competencies in the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with exposure to cultures and customs. Intensive course for Spanish speakers.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
4 |
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PORT 1800 - Portuguese I Study Abroad
1-4 credits
Communicative competencies in the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with exposure to cultures and customs.
Campus: Taught only in USU’s overseas Portuguese Program.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
1-4 |
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PORT 2010 - Portuguese Second Year I
4 credits
Continued development of communicative competencies in the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with exposure to cultures and customs.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PORT 1020 or equivalent.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
4 |
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PORT 2020 - Portuguese Second Year II
4 credits
Continued development of communicative competencies in the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with exposure to cultures and customs.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PORT 2010 or equivalent.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
4 |
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PORT 2800 - Portuguese II Study Abroad
1-4 credits
Continued development of communicative competencies in the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with exposure to cultures and customs.
Campus: Taught only in USU’s overseas Portuguese Program.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
1-4 |
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PORT 2880 - Individual Readings
1-4 credits
Individual study of selected readings in Portuguese.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor’s permission required.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-4 |
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PORT 3040 - Advanced Portuguese Grammar and Composition (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Review of the more complex Portuguese grammatical points and development of writing skills through composition.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PORT 2020 or equivalent.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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PORT 3400 - Popular Music in the Portuguese-Speaking World
3 credits
This is an introduction to the popular music of Brazil and the other Portuguese speaking countries. Close attention is paid to the historical, socio-cultural, and political forces that have shaped the formation of popular music in those countries.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PORT 3040
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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PORT 3540 - Introduction to Translation Studies in Portuguese
3 credits
This course introduces students to translation concepts and strategies. Students will be exposed to different methods of researching unfamiliar terminology and options for dealing with terms that connot be found in ordinary bilingual language dictionaries.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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PORT 3570 - Brazilian Culture and Civilization (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
3 credits
Historical, social, political, economic, and cultural conditions and institutions of Brazil.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PORT 3040 or permission of instructor.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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PORT 3630 - Survey of Brazilian Literature (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
3 credits
Selected readings and discussions of major works and authors in Brazilian literature.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PORT 3040 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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PORT 3800 - Portuguese III Study Abroad
1-4 credits
Intense review of selected problematic areas of Portuguese grammar for students with advanced language skills.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PORT 2020 or equivalent.
Campus: Taught only in USU’s overseas Portuguese program.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
1-4 |
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PORT 4880 - Individual Readings
1-4 credits
Readings in Brazilian and/or Portuguese literature.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-4 |
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PORT 4920 - Portuguese Language Tutoring
1 credit
Allows students to develop tutoring skills by assisting professors in lower-division courses or fulfilling instructional duties for a comparable amount of time in the language laboratory, public schools, or similar activities with departmental approval. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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Psychology |
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PSY 0710 - Career Exploration
1 credit
Designed to equip the student with skills and information used for job hunting, interview, writing resumes and job applications. It is also designed to aid the student in choosing a career through the use of videos, printed materials and personal contact with professionals and vocational experts. This course covers information on more than 150 careers.
Campus: USU Eastern only
1 |
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PSY 1010 - General Psychology (BSS)
BSS Breadth Social Sciences
3 credits
Explores basic areas of psychology, and how each explains human thought and behavior at the individual, familial, and cultural levels.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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PSY 1100 - Lifespan Development
3 credits
Covers theories and stages of development across the life span.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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PSY 1210 - Psychology of Human Adjustment
3 credits
Examination of life situations affecting human adjustment to everyday living, with emphasis on practical applications.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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PSY 1220 - Career and Life Planning
3 credits
Students assess and clarify their interests, values, skills, and temperaments. Emphasizes discovering relationships between these personal characteristics and the realities of educational and employment opportunities. Explores setting goals, creating action plans, and coping with change.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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PSY 1400 - Analysis of Behavior: Basic Principles
3 credits
A laboratory course about the scientific methods used in the study of animal and human behavior.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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PSY 1410 - Analysis of Behavior: Basic Principles Lab
1 credit
Laboratory experience accompanying PSY 1400 .
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1 |
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PSY 1730 - Strategies for Academic Success
1-3 credits
Orients students to the systems, tools, and resources unique to higher education that are needed to maximize academic success (e.g., library, computer lab use, etc.). Also helps students develop critical thinking, study, and learning strategies necessary for college success.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-3 |
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PSY 1740 - Academic Literacy and College Reading Skills
3 credits
Helps students understand and adapt reading skills to fit their learning needs. Philosophy of the class is for students to discover new reading strategies and test them by practicing and applying them to college reading material. Also emphasizes reading comprehension and understanding a variety of texts.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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PSY 1750 - Comprehension Strategies for College Reading
1 credit
Practical course emphasizing application of strategies and development of critical thinking skills needed to comprehend and distill meaning from college-level texts.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1 |
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PSY 2010 - Orientation to Psychology as a Career and Profession
2 credits
Overview of the field and major. Students clarify career goals, identify steps necessary to achieve goals, prepare a vita, and gain major-relevant skills (e.g., APA-style writing, ethics, and library usage).
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 and consent of Psychology Advising Office.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
2 |
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PSY 2100 - Developmental Psychology: Adolescence
3 credits
Characteristics of adolescents and their psychological, educational, and adjustment problems are discussed in detail.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Odd Years
3 |
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PSY 2250 - Introductory Cooperative Work Experience
1-6 credits
Educators and employers cooperate to provide opportunities for students to apply classroom theory and principles in job environments, thereby gaining practical experience in their field.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Approval of Psychology Department coop education counselor.
Repeatable for credit
Pass/Fail only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6 |
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PSY 3010 - Psychological Statistics (QI)
QI Quantitative Intensive
4 credits
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics for the behavioral sciences. Topics include measures of central tendency and variability, sampling distributions, and hypothesis testing procedures including t-tests, analysis of variance, and correlation and regression.
Prerequisite/Restriction: STAT 1040
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
4 |
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PSY 3110 - Health Psychology
3 credits
Introduction to “biopsychosocial model” of health and well-being. Focuses on reciprocal interactions among biological, psychological, and social factors in human functioning and disease. Explores cultural approaches to health, illness, and treatment.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Odd Years
3 |
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PSY 3120 - Abuse, Neglect, and the Psychological Dimensions of Intimate Violence (DSS)
DSS Depth Social Sciences
3 credits
Focuses primarily on child maltreatment and neglect. Course covers historical, legal, medical, and psychological approaches to causes, consequences, and interventions for child maltreatment and neglect. Literatures concerning animal abuse, dating, domestic violence, and abuse of the elderly may be covered.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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PSY 3210 - Abnormal Psychology (DSS)
DSS Depth Social Sciences
3 credits
Introduction to “abnormal” human behavior. Covers characteristics, etiology, and treatment of a variety of psychological disorders.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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PSY 3400 - Analysis of Behavior: Advanced (DSS)
DSS Depth Social Sciences
4 credits
In-depth examination of principles introduced in PSY 1400 . Considers principles governing more complex human and animal behavior, as well as emotional and motivational factors in behavior. Lab included as part of credit.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1400 and PSY 1410 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
4 |
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PSY 3450 - Perception and Psychophysics
3 credits
Analysis of how sensory processes and principles help determine behavior. Introduction to methods used to measure sensory-determined behavior. Methods, results, and principles of sensory communication. Lab required as part of 3 credits.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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PSY 3460 - Neuroscience I
3 credits
Introductory course examining relationship between central nervous system anatomy and physiology in controlling behavior and emotional functioning. Also considers neural and biochemical substrates of behavior.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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PSY 3500 - Scientific Thinking and Methods in Psychology (DSS/CI)
DSS/CI Depth Social Sciences and Communications Intensive
3 credits
Provides introduction to research methods and scientific thinking. Teaches students to understand, analyze, and evaluate existing behavioral research. Includes defining and measuring variables; selecting research participants; experimental, quasi-experimental, and nonexperimental research designs; and conducting ethical research.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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PSY 3510 - Social Psychology (DSS)
DSS Depth Social Sciences
3 credits
Study of the individual in society; problems, theories, and methods of social psychology; will relate reading assignments to current social issues.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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PSY 3660 - Educational Psychology for Teachers
2 credits
Principles and practices for development of conditions for effective learning. Lab required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1100 or PSY 2100 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
2 |
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PSY 3720 - Behavior Assessment and Intervention I
3 credits
Approaches to applied behavior analysis in a variety of settings and populations.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 , PSY 1400 , PSY 1410 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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PSY 4000 - Mental Aspects of Sports Performance
3 credits
Provides an understanding of theory and applications in the specialty area of sports psychology, including enhancement of motivation and performance, stress, anxiety, aggression and time management, and the relation of these issues to physical development and coaching styles.
Cross-listed as: PEP 4000 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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PSY 4210 - Personality Theory (DSS)
DSS Depth Social Sciences
3 credits
Explanatory study of various personality theories, their origin, and approaches to the understanding of human behavior.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 and PSY 3010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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PSY 4230 - Psychology of Gender (DSS)
DSS Depth Social Sciences
3 credits
Critical analysis of evidence for sex differences, gender roles, the effect of gender on traditional psychology, and other topics, including parenthood, cultural influence, and sexual orientation.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Even Years
3 |
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PSY 4240 - Multicultural Psychology (DSS)
DSS Depth Social Sciences
3 credits
Explores cultural influences on basic psychological processes, including perception, cognition, language, emotion, intelligence, attitudes, values, and intergroup relations.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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PSY 4250 - Advanced Cooperative Work Experience
1-12 credits
Cooperative education work experience position; increased level of complexity and a more professional level of experience as student advances toward completion of the program.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Approval of Psychology Department cooperative education coordinator.
Repeatable for credit
Pass/Fail only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-12 |
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PSY 4420 - Cognitive Psychology (DSS)
DSS Depth Social Sciences
3 credits
In-depth study of basic concepts, methods, and theories involved in perception, memory, and thinking. Lab required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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PSY 4430 - Cognitive Psychology Laboratory
1 credit
Required laboratory, designed to accompany PSY 4420 . Focuses on conducting cognitive experiments via computer simulations and sampling data collection. Designed to increase skills in designing data collection and interpreting experimental data.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1 |
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PSY 4460 - Neuroscience II
4 credits
Advanced course examining relationship between central nervous system anatomy and physiology in controlling behavior and emotional functioning. Details neural and biochemical substrates of behavior. Lab required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 and either PSY 3460 or BIOL 1610
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
4 |
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PSY 4510 - Effective Social Skills Interventions (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Examination of theory and practice of social skills training with children, adolescents, and adults.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 , PSY 1100 , and either PSY 3210 or PSY 3510 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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PSY 4720 - Behavioral Assessment and Intervention II
2 credits
Approaches to applied behavior analysis in a variety of settings and populations. This course builds upon material taught in PSY 3720 by introducing advanced concepts taught through primary source material and hands-on experience through a required laboratory component (PSY 4730 ).
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Corequisite:
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2 |
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PSY 4730 - Behavioral Assessment and Intervention II Lab
2 credits
Laboratory experience accompanying PSY 4720 . Students will gain supervision experience in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Corequisite:
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2 |
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PSY 4790 - Psychological Principles and Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3 credits
Psychological theories and research used to describe the deaf and hard of hearing. Exploration of principles that can be used in helping these individuals achieve emotional well-being.
Cross-listed as: PSY 6790 and COMD 4790 /COMD 6790 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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PSY 4910 - Undergraduate Research Creative Opportunity
1-3 credits
A cooperative process of discovery, investigation, research, or creativity between faculty and one or more students.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Approval of Psychology Department URCO coordinator.
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3 |
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PSY 4920 - Practicum
1-3 credits
Field work in applied psychological setting at BS level.
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3 |
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PSY 4950 - Undergraduate Apprenticeship (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Students plan and execute their apprenticeship experience in a research setting (with faculty members) and an applied setting (e.g., community service agency or school). Students are encouraged to take this course three or more semesters prior to graduation.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 2010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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PSY 4960 - Advanced Undergraduate Apprenticeship (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Students continue their apprenticeship experiences from PSY 4950 . Students complete a major written assignment that can take the form of a literature review or complete research report. Students are encouraged to take this course one or more semesters prior to graduation.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 4950 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Online only
3 |
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PSY 5020 - Multicultural Issues in Psychology
3 credits
Examines role of culture in human development, with emphasis on understanding relations between culture, ethnicity, and identity and how images of “cultural selves” and “cultural others” are produced and “naturalized.”.
Cross-listed as: PSY 6020 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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PSY 5050 - Psychological Aspects of Sports Performance
3 credits
Psychological theory and principles applied to sports. Includes motivational techniques, psychological evaluation, stress and anxiety in sports, personality and sports performance.
Cross-listed as: PSY 6050 and PEP 5050 /PEP 6050 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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PSY 5100 - History and Systems of Psychology
3 credits
Theoretical and historical developments in psychology with primary emphasis on nineteenth and twentieth century developments, although earlier precursors are also considered.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 .
Cross-listed as: PSY 6100 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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PSY 5200 - Introduction to Interviewing and Counseling (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Theory, models, and practice in basic principles of interviewing and counseling, including listening skills, facilitation of verbal interaction, gathering information, attending to nonverbal behavior, interpersonal dynamics, and promoting helping relationships.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Psychology major or minor, matriculation in master’s program requiring PSY 5200, or Permission of instructor.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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PSY 5330 - Principles of Psychological Measurement and Test Theory
3 credits
This course covers psychological test and measurement theories, including statistical theories for defining reliability and validity. It also dicusses the application of psychometric theory to psychological scale development and evaluation.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 1010 and PSY 3010
Cross-listed as: PSY 6330
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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PSY 5500 - Interdisciplinary Workshop
1-3 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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