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POLI 314 - Political Parties and Public Opinion
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 201 or 311. An analysis of American political parties, nominations, elections and the impact of public opinion on campaigns. This course is offered in fall semesters in even-numbered years. Special emphasis will be on presidential campaigns during presidential election years and on congressional campaigns during other years. This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 315 - International Conflict
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 312. An analysis at the system, state/dyadic, and individual levels of analysis of the variables or conditions that cause state to engage in militarized disputes. This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 316 - Campaigns and Elections
(3 hours) Prerequisites: POLI 201 or 311. An analysis of political campaigning, nominations, elections, and public opinion. Students will study the impact of elections on our Institutions of government, and learn how to run an effective political campaign. This course is offered in Fall semesters in even-numbered years to correspond with national elections. Special emphasis will be on presidential campaigns during presidential election years and on congressional campaigns during other years. This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 320 - Politics and Government in Africa
(3 hours) Prerequisites: POLI 311 or 312. An introduction to the domestic politics of sub-Saharan Africa, explaining the recent rise of both multiparty democracy and state collapse across the continent. The course also examines the colonial legacy, the nature of the African state, ethnic conflict, class divisions, the role of the military and the problems of economic underdevelopment. This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 322 - Comparative Democratization
(3 hours) Prerequisites: (This course is recommended only for juniors and seniors and for those who have had POLI 311 or POLI 312.) A study of democratization in historical and comparative perspective. Investigates factors that facilitate or impede democratic transition, the roles of elites and grassroots mass movements in the process of democratization, problems of ethnic conflict and nationalism in transitions, and such themes as political culture, civil society, political institutions, and the international environment. This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 361 - Criminal Law
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CRIM 210 or POLI 201. A study of substantive crimes and their punishment, special defenses, inchoate and group criminality, and limitations of the criminal law. Appropriate attention is given to distinguishing aspects of South Carolina criminal law. Cross-listed under Criminal Justice. (Criminal Justice = Parent) This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 362 - Criminal Procedure
(3 hours) Prerequisites: CRIM 210. An examination of procedural steps from investigation through arrest, conviction, and appeal, with special emphasis on the constitutional guarantees protecting citizens and the accused and how those constitutional guarantees affect law enforcement practices and the judicial process. May be used for major/minor credit for Criminal Justice. Cross-listed under Criminal Justice. (Criminal Justice = Parent) This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 402 - The U.S. Supreme Court
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 201. This course is a detailed study of the United States Supreme Court covering topics including the Court’s history, constitutional roots, judicial power, the nomination and approval of justices, the internal workings of the Court, the influences on and writing of justice opinions, and the impact of the Court’s decisions on American society. This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 412 - International Political Economy
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 312. This class is an analysis of the economic relations between states as well as the effect of non-state actors on the International political economy. This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 413 - Western Political Thought
(3 hours) Analysis of the major figures and concepts of Western political theory from the Greeks to the present time. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered every Fall.
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POLI 415 - Contemporary Political Thought
(3 hours) A study of conflicting political theories of the 19th and 20th centuries, with emphasis on current conflicts between democratic and competing communistic ideologies. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered every Spring.
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POLI 417 - The U.S. Congress
(3 hours) Prerequisites: POLI 201 or 311. An in-depth study of the legislative process, examining the importance of elections political parties, committee systems, rules and personalities. The course focuses on the US congress, but the material and methods can be applied to understanding legislatures in other nations or within the American states. This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 418 - United States National Security & Foreign Policy
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 312. An examination of the process of making national security and foreign policy in the United States. The roles of the President, Congress, the State and Defense Departments, National Security Council intelligence agencies, special interests groups, the media and public opinion are explored. This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 419 - The American Presidency
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 201 or 311. An examination of the origins and growth of the American Presidency. The constitutional role and historical development of the American Presidency will be considered in relationship to the meaning of democratic government, separation of powers, and the expansion of the federal government’s power during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 420 - History of American Diplomacy I
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 211 or 212. History 420 surveys the development of United States diplomatic history, utilizing secondary readings, primary sources, fiction, and film. Events such as the American Revolution, the War of 1812, continental expansion, the Mexican War, the Civil War, overseas expansion, and World Wars I & II will be examined within the context of domestic and international politics, ideology, and culture. Additionally, this course is intended to sharpen students analytical and critical thinking skills as well as cultivate an appreciation for the contemporary relevance of the historical material. Cross-listed under History. (History = Parent)
This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 421 - Constitutional Law I
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 201 or CRIM 210 and 9 semester hours of additional POLI or CRIM courses. Examination of the establishment of the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review, the scope and limits of the powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the national government, and the relationship of the national government to the states. Cross-listed under Criminal Justice. (Political Science = Parent) This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered every Fall.
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POLI 422 - Constitutional Law II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 201 or CRIM 210 and 9 semester hours of additional POLI or CRIM courses. Analysis of the judicial interpretation of the Bill of Rights emphasizing the First Amendment: the establishment and free exercise of religion, the freedom of speech, press, and assembly; and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment: equal protection of racial, sexual, political and economic groups. Cross-listed under Criminal Justice. (Political Science = Parent) This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered every Spring.
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POLI 423 - International Law
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 312. A study of the basic character, general principles and specific rules of international law, with emphasis on contemporary trends in the field and its relation to other aspects of International affairs. This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 424 - International Organizations
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 312. An introduction to the structure and functions of International political and economic organizations. Particular attention is given to the United Nations and its specialized agencies, and to emerging regional communities. This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 428 - Christian Political Thought
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HIST 111, CHST 111 or 112. An examination of Christian political thought from the early Church to the present. Students will read perspectives on politics by Christians across Church history and around the world, with a focus on evangelical political thought and the Intersection between the Church’s evangelistic calling and the political realm. Course assignments will include a research paper and weekly reflection papers. This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 450 - Qualitative Research Methods in Political Science
(3 hours) Prerequisites: A declared major of Political Science and POLI 101 AND 201; MATH 110 OR 111; one of: PSYC 301, ECON 224, MATH 213 or an equivalent statistics course approved by the department. This course provides political science majors with the theoretical and practical foundations for further in-depth study in the field. It combines an introduction to the techniques used to conduct and evaluate political science research with a discipline-specific application of statistical methods. This course is a graduation requirement for all political science majors. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered every Fall.
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POLI 455 - Senior Thesis
(1 hours) Prerequisites: POLI 450 and senior standing. This course is a required capstone research experience for all political science majors. it is intended to reinforce research and writing skills, to promote critical thinking, and to engender creative analysis of political science issues. In consultation with a full-time political science instructor of their choosing and using a research design prepared in POLI 450, students will complete an extensive individual research project and present it to their peers. This course cannot be challenged. Note: This class will be graded pass-fail.
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POLI 469 - Internship in Political Science
(3 hours) Prerequisites: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the Political Science major or minor. Applicants must have at least junior standing at CSU. All internships must be approved by the department chairperson. This course requires 112 hours of supervised work experience. Arrangements for assignments, work hours and working conditions must meet with the mutual satisfaction of the student, the supervising professor, the department chairperson and the agency. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Counts for ELR credit.
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POLI 470 - Internship in Political Science
(3 hours) Prerequisites: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the Political Science major or minor. Applicants must have at least junior standing at CSU. All internships must be approved by the department chairperson. This course requires 112 hours of supervised work experience. Arrangements for assignments, work hours and working conditions must meet with the mutual satisfaction of the student, the supervising professor, the department chairperson and the agency. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Counts for ELR credit.
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POLI 498 - Honors Project in Political Science
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Completion of at least 90 semester hours of acceptable credit, at least a 3.5 GPA in Political Science major or minor, at least a 3.0 GPA overall, and permission of the department chairperson. This course presents an opportunity for a superior political science student to pursue advanced study. A faculty supervisor will be appointed to work with the student in developing and pursuing a scholarly, individual study of a selected political science topic. This course cannot be challenged.
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POLI 499 - Political Science Senior Seminar
(1 hours) Prerequisites: Declared major in political science, POLI 450 and senior status in the program. This course is a capstone seminar required of all Political Science majors. Through interaction with professionals from the local area, this course will allow students to explore opportunities in government service, the legal profession, graduate study, and other careers in the field. Class discussions will also consider the interaction of a Christian worldview with matters of public policy, international relations and the academic discipline of political science. Students are required to complete the ETS Major Field Test (MFT) in Political Science or similar standardized assessment test. This course cannot be challenged.
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Project Management |
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PMGT 320 - Projects as Strategic Initiatives
(3 hours) Develop learning strategies that examine ethical and practical applied management decisions related to project management and strategic initiates presented in organizations. This would include the basic and initial phases of initiation, planning, control, execution, evaluation and assessment of the strategic project. Concentrates on the management procedures used to make appropriate managerial decisions.
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PMGT 321 - Decision Making and Project Initiation
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PMGT 320. Review, analyze and demonstrate various decision making perceptions, judgments, and choices used to make appropriate project initiation decisions at the departmental and organizational levels. Examines and demonstrates the initiation processes used to implement a project to ensure that stakeholder interests are maintained to include applied decision outcomes and validation.
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PMGT 322 - Project Planning & Implementation
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PMGT 321. Outlines and demonstrates how project planning and implementation procedures are established to include; information gathering, integration of data, documentation of processes and the tools used to plan and implement a project. The scope, depth, risk, work plans and needs and contingency plans will be reviewed as part of this course.
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PMGT 323 - Managing Project Quality and Change
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PMGT 322. Review, assess and establish applied practices related to project quality assessments to include change agents, quality audits, quality control and assurance. Examines techniques and assessment tools used to determine and implement change based on stakeholder needs. Develop a process or model for communicating change within the organization and determining how change may impact the project outcomes.
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PMGT 324 - Project Estimation and Cost Management
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PMGT 323. Outlines and analyzes the financial and economic impact on projects to include product and system development. This course is intended to support the applied management process by summarizing the accounting, budgeting, cost estimate, financial management and project design to ensure the best potential business outcomes.
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PMGT 325 - Project Risk Assessment
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PMGT 324. Examines the risk factors presented in any phase of a project. Utilize risk-assessment tools to determine the highest risk level for each of the phases of a project. Understand the importance of a risk assessment process and the application of tools and decision making procedures to ensure positive business outcomes. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 110 - General Psychology
(3 hours) An introduction to the concepts, principles, and problems basic to the understanding of behavior. Majors must receive a grade of “C” or better for graduation.
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PSYC 115 - Critical Thinking and Writing in Psychology
(1 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and ENGL 112. Teaches students the fundamentals of scientific writing including literature reviews, and research reports. Emphasis will be placed on learning APA style and thinking critically about literature in psychology. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.
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PSYC 210 - A Psychological Disorder In-depth
(1 hours) Prerequisites will vary, check MyCSU for prerequisites. An introduction to the concepts, principles, and problems basic to the understanding of a specific psychological disorder. This course is for informational purposes and is not designed to address individual needs for counseling. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 221 - Child Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110. A study of the development of the human being from conception to adolescence. Major topics include prenatal development and infancy, language and cognitive development, and social influences on development. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 222 - Adolescent Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110. A study of the development of the human being from puberty until young adulthood. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 230 - Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110. A study of ethical issues related to helping professionals such as counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work and music therapy. Topics will include confidentiality, informed consent, ethical issues in couples and family therapy, group work and within the community. Additionally, personal values and a Christian worldview will be examined as they relate to ethical standards, professional behavior and ethical decision-making. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 240 - Sport Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110. This course will focus on understanding the application of the mental aspects of human performance. This course is applicable to students in physical education, kinesiology, psychology, athletic training students, and athletes interested in improving their performance. Cross-listed with KINE 240. (KINE =Parent). This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.
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PSYC 250 - Social Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: SOCI 101 or PSYC 110. A study of the effects of the social experience on the behavior of individuals. Topics may include: attitudes, persuasion, conformity, aggression, prosocial behavior, attraction and prejudice. Cross-listed under Sociology. (Psychology = Parent) This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 255 - Health Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110. This class is designed to introduce the basic concepts of Health Psychology, the exciting interdisciplinary field of study that bridges psychology, biology and sociology. Students will be introduced to different medical disorders and diseases and the implications for the psychological health and impact on psychological functioning of individuals with these disorders. Students will study physical limitations and adaptations. They will understand basic ADA law. Psychological treatments for persons with disorders and physical limitations will be introduced. Topics covered will include depression and illness, traumatic injuries, neuromuscular diseases, cancer and chronic pain. Also covered will be the use of psychological techniques to improve behaviors for wellness such as relaxation, biofeedback, and behavioral goal setting. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.
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PSYC 260 - Positive Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110
Positive psychology is the scientific study of positive experiences, positive individual traits, and the institutions and practices that facilitate their development. This course reviews the paradigm shift from pathology to strengths-based psychology as well as the literature that leads to a psychology of happiness and adjustment with subtopics including life meaning, religion/spirituality, and positive psychology interventions. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall.
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PSYC 275 - Introduction to Psychopathology (Abnormal)
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110. A study of the etiology, symptomatology, and treatment of the major behavior disorders diagnosed in adulthood. Other topics include diagnostic classification and a historical and theoretical framework of adult psychopathology. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 301 - Introduction to Behavioral Statistics
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 105 or higher (grade of “C” or better), and PSYC 110 or SOCI 101. An introduction to the analysis of data in the behavioral sciences using classification of data, measures of central tendency, variability, probability, hypothesis testing, correlation, analysis of variance and non-parametric tests. Examples of psychological and sociological concepts and data will be used to apply these techniques. Lecture 3 hours. Cross-listed under Sociology. (Psychology = Parent) This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 302 - Research Methods in Psychology
(4 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110, 301, and 301L. An introductory survey of principles and methods of design and analysis of experiments in the study of behavior. Experience in design, execution, and writing of laboratory reports is included. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required) Students should plan to take this course by their junior year This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 303 - Research Methods II
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110, 301 and 302. This course is designed to give students an opportunity to implement an independent research study. Students will carry out data collection and analysis on a project and complete a paper reporting their findings and conclusions. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Counts for ELR credit.
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PSYC 305 - Behavioral Statistics for Health Professions
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 105 or higher (grade of “C” or better), and PSYC 110 or SOCI 101. You must also be a Nursing major. An introduction to the analysis of data in the behavioral sciences using classification of data, measures of central tendency, variability, probability, hypothesis testing, correlation, analysis of variance and nonparametric tests. This course is tailored for Nursing students and is NOT intended for Psychology or Sociology majors. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 312 - Introduction to Psychological Testing
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 275. An introduction to the history, theory, and techniques of psychological measurement. Topics will include intelligence, personality, and achievement testing. Exposure to test administration and interpretation will be included in the course. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall.
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PSYC 315 - Introduction to Group Process
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and PYSC 275. This course will introduce students to a variety of contemporary group counseling strategies and professional issues in group counseling. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 322 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110. A study of the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development from young adulthood through later life. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.
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PSYC 324 - Behavior Disorders of Childhood
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 221. A study of the etiology, symptomatology, and treatment of the major behavioral disorders of childhood. Other topics include diagnostic nomenclature and a historical and theoretical framework of childhood psychopathology. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 340 - Psychology of Religious Experience
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 3 additional hours in PSYC. A survey of the scientific study of religious behavior including the development of the psychology of religion, measures and methodology, leading contributors, and religious behaviors such as development, conversion, and mysticism. Cross-listed under Religion. (Psychology = Parent) This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.
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PSYC 350 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110. This course focuses on the scientific study of work and the application of that science to workplace issues facing individuals, teams, and organizations by applying the scientific method to investigate issues of critical relevance to each. During this course, we will cover a number of topics including personnel selection, placement, training, work motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, teamwork, and work-family balance. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.
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PSYC 375 - Introduction to Human Services
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Sophomore status or higher (31 hours), Psychology or Sociology major, or permission of instructor, PSYC 110 or SOCI 101, plus 3 hours completed in the declared major. A survey of human service organizations and the nature of human service work. The structure of the human service delivery system in America will be explored, as well as the types of skills, knowledge, and values which are needed to enter the field and make it a career. This course may not be challenged. Cross-listed under Sociology. (Sociology = Parent) Note: Counts for ELR credit.
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PSYC 380 - Theories of Personality
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 3 additional hours in psychology. A survey of the major principles, theories, and empirical research related to the structure and development of personality. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall
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PSYC 385 - Comparative Animal Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 plus 6 additional Psychology hours. Comparison of the similarities and differences in sensory systems, learning, memory, social organization, communication and development of closely related and relatively unrelated animals, including the human species. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.
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PSYC 400 - Introduction to Counseling
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110, PSYC 221 or 222 or 223, PSYC 275 and PSYC 380, plus 3 additional hours in psychology. A survey of the major forms of counseling and psychotherapy. Other topics include ethical principles, establishing rapport, interviewing techniques, and assessment. The course will include role-playing and other activities to introduce the basic principles of therapeutic intervention. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 410 - Physiological Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 9 additional hours in psychology. Psychophysiological and psychochemical bases of behavior and other related phenomena. Includes a study of the conditions, mechanisms and functions of sensation and perception. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 420 - Principles of Learning
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 9 additional hours in psychology. An overview of the classical theories of learning with an emphasis on the application of learning theory to applied settings. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.
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PSYC 425 - Sensation and Perception
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 9 additional hours in Psychology. A survey of the structures and functions of the human sensory modalities, including a focus on research concerning sensory and perceptual capabilities. Topics include: physiology of sensory systems, perceptual development, perception of color, objects, space, movement, sound, touch, smell and taste as well as perceptual illusions. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall.
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PSYC 430 - Cognitive Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110 plus 9 additional hours in psychology. A survey of cognitive psychology, to include memory, decision-making, problem-solving, and language. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall.
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PSYC 435 - Forensic Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110, CRIM 210 plus 9 additional PSYC hours OR by permission of the Chairperson of the department.
This course is designed to introduce students to the application of psychology within the legal and criminal justice systems. Students will be introduced to the roles and responsibilities of psychologists working within the and in conjunction with these systems. Areas of focus include forensic psychological assessments, expert testimony, correctional psychology, and offender treatment. Students’ knowledge of and ability to think critically about psychology in the legal and criminal justice systems will be increased. Cross listed with Criminal Justice. (Parent= Psychology). Note: Offered: Spring.
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PSYC 469 - Internship in Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Psychology major, PSYC 110 and 9 additional hours in Psychology of which 6 hours must be upper level psychology courses completed in residence, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major, junior status (61 hours or more), and permission of the department chair. An internship under supervised observation and participation in a human service agency during a major semester only (may not be taken as an accelerated course). Internships are designed to familiarize students with how human service work is organized and delivered, and to explore career opportunities in human service fields. Application forms requesting permission to participate in an Internship can be obtained on the website for the Department of Behavioral Sciences. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Counts for ELR credit.
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PSYC 470 - Internship in Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Psychology major, PSYC 110 and 9 additional hours in Psychology of which 6 hours must be upper level psychology courses completed in residence, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major, junior status (61 hours or more), and permission of the department chair. An internship under supervised observation and participation in a human service agency during a major semester only (may not be taken as an accelerated course). Internships are designed to familiarize students with how human service work is organized and delivered, and to explore career opportunities in human service fields. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Application forms requesting permission to participate in an Internship can be obtained on the website for the Department of Behavioral Sciences. This would be a student’s second PSYC internship and must be completed at another location. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Counts for ELR credit.
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PSYC 471 - Directed Research in Psychology
(1 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 plus 6 hours of psychology credit; 3.0 GPA. Exceptions can be made by the department chair. Projects may include library research, data collection and entry. Grading will be Pass/Fail. Application forms can be obtained from the department or online at the department web page. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Counts for ELR credit.
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PSYC 472 - Directed Research in Psychology
(2 hours) Prerequisites: Psychology 110 plus 6 hours of psychology credit; 3.0 GPA. Exceptions can be made by the department chair. Projects may include library research, data collection and entry; extension of a previous project, assist in data collection and entry; statistical analyses. Grading will be Pass/Fail. Application forms can be obtained from the department or online at the department web page. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Counts for ELR credit.
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PSYC 473 - Directed Research in Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 302; 3.0 GPA. Course can be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours. Exceptions can be made by the department chair. Independent research project developed and conducted by the student with the assistance of the professor. Grading will be Pass/Fail. Application forms can be obtained from the department or online at the department web page. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Counts for ELR credit.
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PSYC 475 - History and Systems of Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 9 additional hours in psychology. A historical survey of psychology from prescientific periods to the present day. Issues and trends in current psychological thought are examined. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 101 - Introduction to Public Health
(3 hours) This course introduces basic concepts of public health and the role of a public health professional. Students will explore population health approaches in the prevention of disease, illness, and injury. Note: Offered Fall and Spring
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HEAL 201 - Dimensions of Personal Health and Wellness
(3 hours) This course is designed to review the principles and practices of personal health in relation to physical, social, environmental, spiritual, intellectual, occupational, and emotional dimensions of wellness. This course will also outline how personal behaviors impact health. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HEAL 205 - Public Health Ethics and Research Methods
(3 hours) This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of research methodologies relevant to public health. Descriptive, analytical, experimental, qualitative, and correlational methodologies will be reviewed. Students will develop the capacity to understand and evaluate data from scientific studies utilizing electronic technology. Ethical dimensions of healthcare and public health policy will be addressed. Students will begin developing the ability to write technically and professionally. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered Fall and Spring
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HEAL 212 - Disease Pathology and Medical Terminology
(3 hours) This course introduces students to the science of human health and disease while receiving a foundation in medical terminology through the study of root words, prefixes, and suffixes. Review of diseases, the impact of biological factors on health and health disparities, diagnostic procedures, and related treatments are introduced. A survey of human anatomy and physiology will be included. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HEAL 300 - Informatics for the Healthcare Professional
(3 hours) Prerequisite: CSCI 209 This course will focus on informatics relevant to healthcare, basics of computer concepts, networking, security and privacy, and information competency. Computer uses in healthcare, software skills necessary for professional career development as well as clinical informatics will be included in a contemporary, mainstream perspective. Cross-listed with HEAL. (Nursing=Parent) This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 304 - Community Immersion
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Student must be a Public Health major, a minimum of a 2.75 overall GPA and receive permission from the Director of Public Health. This course allows the student the opportunity to apply principles of health education and promotion in completing a comprehensive experiential learning opportunity. Working with faculty and a preceptor, the student will gain knowledge and skills in a selected healthcare or community setting. A minimum of 90 community experience hours are required to complete the course. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Counts for ELR credit.
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HEAL 305 - Health Communication
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HEAL 101. This course will provide a broad overview and exploration into the evolving body of relevant health communication research, theory, and practice, examining the powerful influences of communication on the delivery of care and the promotion of health. The course will take an action research perspective to the study of health communication, where our overarching educational goal will be to learn how to use strategic health communication to enhance health outcomes and reduce health disparities, locally and globally. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered Fall.
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HEAL 306 - Healthcare Systems and the Economy
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 105 or higher and HEAL 101 and 205. This course will analyze the healthcare system including institutions, insurance, the government’s role. An overview of health economics in the United States and its effect on society will also be explored. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered Fall.
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HEAL 307 - Epidemiology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HEAL 101, 205, and 212. This course offers a broad overview of epidemiological concepts and their practical application in public health, including descriptive epidemiology, association and causality, and measurements used to describe disease occurrence. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall.
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HEAL 308 - Global Health
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HEAL 101, 205 and 212. This course introduces the student to global functions of public health, along with major global health challenges, programs, and policies with emphasis on low resource settings. Topics include maternal/child health, conflicts and emergencies, cultural processes and health, health inequity, and major global initiatives for disease prevention and health promotion. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered Spring.
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HEAL 309 - Theories of Health Behaviors
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HEAL 101 and 205. The course provides the student with the basis for guiding health behavior change in individuals, families, and communities. Health behavior theories will be used as a framework to explore factors that determine and influence health behavior in humans and will form a behavioral foundation for effective health promotion and health education program planning. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered Spring.
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HEAL 312 - Public Health From A Christian Worldview
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HEAL 101. In this course we will investigate what Scripture says about health. Topics include the importance of health as Christians, the impact of sin on health, and how Christians can make a positive impact on public health in our society today. This cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 313 - Alternative and Complementary Therapies in Healthcare
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Junior or senior status. The course introduces students to selected alternative and complementary therapies used and discussed in healthcare literature. The student will investigate and evaluate the literature about alternative and complementary therapies for potential benefit in maintaining and improving health. Current best evidence about the efficacy and safety of alternative and complementary therapies will be explored. Cross listed with NURS (NURS = parent). This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall.
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HEAL 314 - Public Health Field Research Practicum
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HEAL 101; Student must have a 2.75 or higher GPA; Permission from the instructor is required to join this seminar. This course allows the student the opportunity to apply principles of public health research while working with a team to complete a designated project. Working with faculty and research team members, the student will gain knowledge and skills about conducting mixed-methods research in the Health Sciences. The research process and application of research findings to community health will be addressed. Emphasis is on the basic elements of conducting research to address community health issues, with consideration of the application of research findings in health promotion program planning and evaluation, as well as in disseminating recommendations for such application through accepted & respected channels within the field. A major focus will be on sharing research results in presentation and peer-reviewed publication form, and students will gain detailed experience in results communication and interpretation, becoming skilled in the generation, review, and critique of published research. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Counts for ELR credit.
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HEAL 316 - Infectious Disease Control
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HEAL 101 and 307. This course provides an overview of the major infectious diseases that are of public health interest and aims to prepare the student to demonstrate knowledge in the prevention, treatment, and control of infectious diseases worldwide. This cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 330 - Public Health Nutrition
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HEAL 201. This course introduces the biology and chemistry of nutrients, how they are metabolized, and the role they play in the human body. Topics to be discussed include dietary guidelines and trends, food safety, and labeling. The role of nutrition in health protection and disease prevention will be emphasized. A broad overview of carbohydrates, lipids, protein, vitamins, and minerals will be presented. Also included will be sections on weight control, diet and health, and food safety. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered Spring.
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HEAL 331 - Population Health and Health Disparities
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HEAL 101. This course examines how social, economic, environmental, cultural, and lifestyle factors contribute to differences in morbidity and mortality rates in racial and ethnic minorities and the medically underserved. We will also examine social determinants of population health. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered Fall and Spring.
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HEAL 340 - Environmental Health
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HEAL 101, 205, and 212. This course explores the relationship between people and the environment. Major sources of environmental health risks and factors impacting human health and health disparities will be reviewed. This cannot be challenged. Note: Offered Fall.
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HEAL 398 - Translational Research Writing in the Social Sciences
(3 hours) Prerequisites:ENGL 111 and ENGL 112, HEAL 205 and HEAL 331 and permission of the instructor. This small seminar course is designed to teach upper-level students how to develop and write scholarly papers and professional articles in the social sciences, with special emphasis on health sciences and interdisciplinary work. The course is intended for students interested in graduate study or professional research writing to translate program evaluations in the field. Students will learn how to effectively and efficiently translate research from literature reviews, primary data collection, secondary data analysis, conveying implications for the field. Students also will learn to convey data in methods and results sections. Students will gain skills organizing materials to produce scholarly works including theses and papers for peer-reviewed publication in the social sciences. Students will be introduced to basic grant writing skills. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 399 - Health and Wellness Coaching
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HEAL 201 and HEAL 331. An examination and business analysis of professional health coaching. The course covers wellness from a Christian worldview with special attention given to helping clients develop a faith-based fitness foundation. Professional coaches work to develop clients holistically, and this course will cover how to ethically and professionally inspire people to develop healthy lifestyles and new skills to maintain a well-balanced life. Running a business as a coach requires skills in development, administration, marketing, and entrepreneurship. This course will provide a foundation for health professionals interested in coaching in corporate and/or entrepreneurial settings. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 400 - Internship Preparation
(1 hours) Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and HEAL 101. This course fosters professional preparation and development for the student’s internship experience with emphasis on self-assessment, developing personal learning goals and objectives, resume, cover letter and reference construction, and interview methods. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HEAL 401 - Substance Abuse Prevention Education
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level HEAL courses (grade of “C” or better) and SOCI 312 (grade of “C” or better). The course provides the student with an overview of the etiological theories as well as the biological, psychological and social consequences of drug abuse in contemporary society. Current approaches to identification, treatment and prevention of drug abuse/chemical dependency are analyzed with an emphasis on effective educational approaches and prevention programs that address the problems of use and abuse. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 406 - Current Issues in Public Health
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HEAL 101. This course will explore current public health crises and events. Possibilities include regional studies as well as issues of global concern. This course will focus on a number of major themes with flexibility to explore students interests and current events. This cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 408 - Emergency Preparedness
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HEAL 101, 205, 212 and 340. This course is designed to provide education on public health preparedness and response in large scale emergencies and disasters, both natural and man-made, with emphasis on opportunities for protecting health. Major categories and classification of disaster events will be discussed. This cannot be challenged. Note: Offered Spring.
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HEAL 410 - CHES Preparation
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HEAL 101, 309 and 420. This course experience includes a synthesis of theories and knowledge from the public health curriculum in order to refine critical thinking skills for designing and carrying out effective health education programs. This course serves as a review and preparation for the Certified Health Education Specialist credentialing examination and the professional role as a health education specialist. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered:Spring.
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HEAL 415 - Health Policy and Advocacy
(3 hours) Prerequisites:HEAL 101, 205 and 306. This course introduces students to the concept of advocacy and the role of the public health professional in health policy. Hallmark health policies will be reviewed and current controversies will be examined. This cannot be challenged. Note: Offered Spring.
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HEAL 416 - Spirituality, Health and Healing
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the RN-BSN program OR HEAL 309 and PSYC/SOCI 301 or another approved statistics course (each with a grade of C or better). The course allows the student to explore the theme of healing with focus on the mind-body connection, as it intersects with faith, spirituality and faith communities. The opportunity for development and support of faith-based initiatives within community health promotion programs will be examined. Cross-listed with Nursing. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 420 - Health Program Planning and Evaluation
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HEAL 101, 205, and 309. This course is designed for students to learn how to implement public health programs and evaluate their effectiveness. As this course is designed to be grounded in public health practice, students will learn the skills necessary to develop both a program and evaluation plan within the context of interdisciplinary teams. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall.
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HEAL 421 - Biostatistics
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Math 105 or higher and HEAL 101, 205 and 307. This course provides an overview of data analysis in public health and the application of statistical techniques. Measurement, frequency distributions, probability concepts, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and statistical inference will be discussed. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered Spring.
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HEAL 425 - Public Health Leadership and Administration
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HEAL 101, 205, 306 and 415. This course examines the areas of leadership and administration as it relates to public health. Topics include planning and decision making, managing change, human resources and staffing, and organizational dynamics. This cannot be challenged. Note: Offered Fall.
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