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POS 2320 - U.S. Campaigns and Elections 3 cr
This course concentrates on this year’s presidential election process. We consider the institutions and processes of the electoral systems in the United States at the national, state and local levels. We analyze the effect of the structure of the electoral system itself, as well as the impact of political parties, interest groups, the media, campaign financing, political culture and ideology. And we examine how well the U.S. electoral system supports the principles and goals of democracy.
Fall 2012, Fall 2016
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POS 2610 - Current Issues in U.S Politics 3 cr
This course is an analysis of a number of important and controversial issues within the contemporary American political system from the perspectives of underlying ideologies, the impact of institutional structures, and the influence of various interest groups. We ask: How are political interests defined? Whose interests are served? Who decides?
Spring, odd years
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POS 2910 - Independent Study 1-3 cr
Available by arrangement with the instructor and department chair. A student-faculty contract must be executed prior to registration.
Signed contract required at time of registration.
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POS 3221 - Political Philosophy I 3 cr
What is justice? the good life? and how can one live a good life? These are among the many questions raised by this course which is taught in a seminar format that encourages student participation, leadership and discussion. Plato’s Republic is the main text that is read as a way of contrasting classical and modern political philosophies and seeing with fresh eyes the present human condition and the many questions and problems it poses.
Fall, odd years
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POS 3222 - Political Philosophy II 3 cr
The study of modern political thinkers such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Burke, Mill and Marx, in order to understand their influence on current perceptions of the human condition. Attention will also be given to the fundamental disagreement between modern and classical political philosophies as a way by which new perspectives on current political issues may be reached.
Spring, even years
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POS 3240 - Cases in Civil Liberties 3 cr
This course is an analysis of Supreme Court decisions in the general area of Civil Liberties and Civil Rights, particularly concentrating on the rights of freedom of religion, expression, and assembly; the rights of privacy; and the rights related to equal protection of the laws (such as non-discrimination in voting, employment, education, housing, etc.). We will be employing a combination of the case method (analysis of actual Supreme Court decisions) and a consideration of the political, socio-economic, and cultural context in which the issues are formulated, and decisions are made and implemented.
Prerequisite: POS 1020 .
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POS 3250 - International Organizations 3 cr
This course will be an analysis of the purposes, structures, and processes of a wide variety of both governmental and non-governmental international organizations, with a particular emphasis on the reasons for the growing significance of such organizations in the contemporary international community. A major focus will be the United Nations and its evolving roles in the post-Cold War era. We will use the issue of the relationship between human rights and national interests as a perspective for organizing our analysis of the development of international organizations as possible alternatives to, or adjuncts of, the sovereign nation state.
Prerequisite: POS 1030 or POS 2040 .
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POS 3260 - Middle Eastern Politics and Government 3 cr
The Middle East has been an important region of the world since the beginning of recorded history. Many of the oldest civilizations arose in this area and made significant contributions to the development of world culture. Today, the region continues to have great significance to the larger world community, culturally, economically, and strategically. This course will be a consideration of the political systems of a number of Middle Eastern and North African nations (from Iraq to Morocco), with special attention not only to the government structures and processes, but also the culture and socio-economic context in which these political systems exist. There will be an emphasis on the dynamic interaction between religious and secular authority, and between tradition and modernity, and how these issues have particularly influenced the development of many of these nations.
Fall semester, alternate years Fall, odd years
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POS 3320 - European Politics and Government 3 cr
In this course, students examine a number of political systems of the European continent. We consider the governmental structures and political processes of Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Russia in detail. Then we briefly survey some elements of the post-Communist regimes in Eastern Europe, and conclude with a consideration of the significance and impact of the European Union.
Fall 2010, Fall 2013
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POS 3420 - Congress and The Presidency 3 cr
This course is an in-depth exploration of the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government. The course is composed of three parts. The first part explores the general makeup and processes of Congress, the rules and committee structures of each chamber, and how committee rule and party organization shape the work of the chambers. The second part of the course explores the organization of the White House, the Cabinet, and the executive bureaucracy. Lastly, we explore how Congress and the President cooperate and compete in social policy, economic policy, and national security. In this exploration, the course highlights the policy preferences, ideological goals, political ramifications, and power motivations that shape cooperation and competition among the two branches in the course of governing.
Fall, odd years
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POS 3510 - Research Methods 3 cr
This course provides students with a broad understanding of how research is conducted in the discipline of Political Science. Students will become aware of a wide array of research tools available to address questions in the study of politics and government. More importantly, they will learn how to select the appropriate research tools based on the nature of the research question being addressed. The course begins with the study of how to frame research questions, formulate hypotheses, and then test hypotheses. Next, we explore the nature of data (quantitative and qualitative) and approaches in the rigorous collection of data. We also review many existing data sources for secondary analysis. Lastly, the course discusses the application of basic data analysis methods in the interpretation of data, from univariate descriptive statistics to logistic regression.
Prerequisite: MAT 2021 .
Spring, odd years
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POS 3710 - Topics in Political Science 3 cr
An in-depth exploration of the major topics in political science and public policy. Topics will be announced prior to each time the course is taught; and described in the registration bulletin.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above; or consent of instructor.
Spring, even years
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POS 3910 - Independent Study 1-3 cr
Available by arrangement with the instructor and department chair. A student-faculty contract must be executed prior to registration.
Signed contract required at time of registration.
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POS 4010 - US Foreign Policy 3 cr
This course will be an analysis of US foreign policy in terms of its historical, and theoretical roots; the institutional policy-making structure; domestic and international influences on policy-making; and enduring and emerging issues. There will be particular emphasis on the impact on US foreign policy of the end of the Cold War, and globalization. The class will consider questions, such as: Is there a “new world order” developing in the twenty-first century? What will be, or should be, the role of the US in this order? What are likely to be the major US foreign policy issues of the next several decades? How will the evolution of the role of international institutions affect US foreign policy goals and strategies?
Spring 2013, Spring 2016
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POS 4610 - Senior Seminar in Political Science 3 cr
This research seminar allows students to develop and complete a research project in Political Science that evidences appropriate methodology and substantive knowledge. The completed project will be presented in both oral and written form.
Prerequisite: POS 3510 - Research Methods .
Spring
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POS 4810 - Internship in Political Science 1-12 cr
Supervised field experience in approved settings may be arranged by a written contract between the student, advisor, and Political Science coordinator. Students are expected to have adequate preparation in the discipline of Political Science. Signed contract required at time of registration.
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POS 4910 - Independent Study 1-3 cr
Available by arrangement with the instructor and department chair. A student-faculty contract must be executed prior to registration. Signed contract required at time of registration.
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PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology 3 cr
A survey of a wide variety of topics in psychology. The course objective is to introduce the student to psychological terms, concepts and methods.
Every semester
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PSY 1030 - Psychology of Consciousness 3 cr
This course examines various ways that people have constructed the world in which they live. Topics will include sleep, dreams, meditation, biofeedback, hypnosis, false memories, special states of awareness, and attributional styles.
Periodically
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PSY 1050 - Human Growth and Development 3 cr
A survey of human developmental psychology from the prenatal period to late adulthood. The major focus is on theoretical and practical implications of developmental research for cognitive, personality and social development. Special attention will be given to interactions between maturation and experience.
Every semester
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PSY 2040 - Social Psychology 3 cr
Scientific study of interpersonal behavior. Topics typically discussed are attitude change and social influence, aggression and violence, impression formation, group processes, conformity and attraction.
Every semester
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PSY 2110 - Educational Psychology 3 cr
An examination of the principles and theories of learning as they apply to the developmental changes of the child. Special emphasis will be placed on how the child learns and ways of producing optimal conditions for childhood learning.
Every semester
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PSY 2150 - Police Psychology 3 cr
This course introduces psychological theory and practice as it relates to specific problems of police and correctional officers. Topics covered include: crisis intervention, stress and its management, interviewing and interrogation, human relations.
Spring
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PSY 2170 - Drugs and Behavior 3 cr
An inquiry into the natural functioning of the brain’s neurotransmitters and the impact of psychoactive drugs on mood, behavior, cognition, and perception. The major classes of recreational drugs such as stimulants, depressants, opiates, and psychedelics will be explored along with the major classes of medicinal drugs such as anti-psychotics, anti-depressants, and anxiolytics.
Fall
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PSY 2210 - Applied Behavior Analysis I 3 cr
This is a service-learning course. As such, students will learn the content of the course while engaged in service in local schools. The course examines the principles of operant, respondent, and social learning. Emphasis is directed at the application of these principles toward classroom management, behavior change, and self-control.
Fall
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PSY 2212 - Applied Behavior Analysis II 3 cr
This is a service-learning course that extends the development of students’ knowledge of modern learning theory through application of this theory in local schools. Students increase understanding of course content as they provide service in the community.
Spring
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PSY 2230 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3 cr
An introduction to psychology applied to work and organizations. Topics include personnel screening and selection, performance, appraisal, leadership, motivation, job satisfaction and career development.
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PSY 2280 - Positive Psychology 3 cr
This course explores the meaning of work and play in people’s lives from the standpoint of positive psychology. This subfield of psychology focuses on helping people understand and enhance their strengths and virtues so that they may lead fulfilling lives. Rather than the traditional psychological emphasis on mental health problems, positive psychology is about helping normal people become happier, more productive, and cultivate optimism. We explore the values people hold for work and play, while considering the challenges and rewards of “the good life.”
Fall
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PSY 2810 - Internship in Psychology 1-12 cr
Signed contract required at time of registration.
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PSY 2820 - Careers in Psychology 3 cr
A review of career options in psychology. Students will learn job hunting and resume writing skills along with approaches to choosing and applying to graduate programs in psychology. Students will be expected to realistically evaluate their interests, abilities, values, career, and life goals.
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PSY 2900 - Independent Study 1-3 cr
Available by arrangement with department chair.
Signed contract required at time of registration.
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PSY 3010 - Theories of Personality 3 cr
Examination of individual differences in human behavior. Heavy emphasis is placed on research findings pertaining to the learning, experiential and cognitive factors contributing to personality development.
Every semester
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PSY 3040 - Cognitive Psychology 3 cr
Examines research on topics central to cognitive science: perception, attention, memory, thought and language. A cognitive lab will provide hands-on demonstrations of important experiments in cognitive psychology.
Every semester
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PSY 3060 - Child Psychopathology 3 cr
An analysis of theory, research, and therapy of psychological disorders of children, including early infantile autism, neurophysiological developmental problems, learning difficulties, developmental retardation, juvenile delinquency, and psycho-physiological disorders.
Fall
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PSY 3070 - Abnormal Psychology 3 cr
The description and classification of deviant behaviors. The continuity between normal and varying degrees of maladjustment is stressed.
Every semester
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PSY 3130 - Health Psychology 3 cr
Examination of the biopsychosocial model of health and disease. Topics will include: overviews of behavioral interventions and biofeedback, stress and stress management, pain and pain management, cancer, asthma, weight control and obesity, eating disorders and adherence to medical regimens.
Spring
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PSY 3150 - Cognitive Development 3 cr
Examines systematic research and theory relating to issues in children’s thinking, providing critical appraisals of Piagetian and information processing approaches to perception, language, memory, intelligence and individual differences in thought due to cognitive style, experience and gender.
Spring, odd years
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PSY 3151 - Psychological Research I 4 cr
Introduction to the scientific method as applied to behavior. Emphasis is on the development of scientific attitudes as well as the development of the basic research skills of data collection, analysis and interpretation. This course fulfills the Gen Ed computing requirement for Psychology majors.
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
Spring
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PSY 3152 - Psychological Research II 4 cr
Fosters further development of scientific attitudes and research skills. Student research conducted in PSY 3151 is refined and prepared for publication. This course fulfills the Gen Ed computing requirement for Psychology majors.
Prerequisite: PSY 3151 .
Fall
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PSY 3160 - Criminal Behavior 3 cr
An examination of the physiological, cognitive and learning factors involved in criminal behavior from a psychological perspective.
Fall
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PSY 3220 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 cr
A social systems approach to the explanation, treatment and control of delinquent behavior. Research and theory from psychology, sociology and anthropology will be emphasized.
Spring
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PSY 3240 - Social Development 3 cr
Examines systematic research and theory relating to issues in social and personality development, in particular: the development of conceptions of the self, achievement, aggression, altruism and moral development, sex differences and differential effects of familial and extra familial influences.
Spring, even years
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PSY 3265 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 cr
This course surveys the major areas of the psychology of child and adolescent development, emphasizing an understanding of the important methods, terms, theories, and findings in the field of child development.
Every semester
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PSY 3410 - Biopsychology 3 cr
Biopsychology is the study of behavior as driven by the biology of the brain and the structure of the nervous system. Two main objectives of the course are: 1) to appreciate the complexity of sensory capabilities and abilities such as memory, judgment, coordination, and planning, and 2) to gain awareness of the spectrum of brain diseases and consequences of traumatic brain injury.
Prerequisite:
Every semester
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PSY 3810 - Internship in Psychology 1-12 cr
Signed contract required at time of registration.
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PSY 3820 - Psychology Proctorship 3 cr
Psychology proctors assume responsibility, under supervision, for the progress of students in psychology courses at various levels or serve as a laboratory assistant in an upper level psychology course.
Prerequisite: Permission of the department coordinator of proctorship.
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PSY 3900 - Independent Study 1-3 cr
Available by arrangement with department chair.
Signed contract required at time of registration.
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PSY 4020 - Psychological Testing 3 cr
Introduction to the theory, development and utility of psychological testing with emphasis on the administration and interpretation of intelligence tests.
Prerequisite: Basic course in Statistics or consent of the instructor.
Spring
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PSY 4030 - Language and Thought 3 cr
An examination of the “higher” cognitive capacities of humans and other primates. Topics related to language will include speech production, speech recognition, reading and an analysis of the syntactic skills of children and chimpanzees. Topics related to thought will include planning, decision making, problem solving and reasoning.
Fall
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PSY 4050 - Nature and Nurture 3 cr
This course engages the student in the classic Nature versus Nurture debate in developmental psychology. Students will read classic and contemporary texts and evaluate the relative importance of genetics and environment in the development of children.
Spring, odd years.
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PSY 4060 - Psychology and Law 3 cr
Examines psychological theory and research as they relate to the judicial process. Topics covered include insanity, mental competence, eyewitness testimony, and jury decision making.
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
Spring
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PSY 4070 - Correctional Psychology 3 cr
Examines the prison environment and the effectiveness of punishment, treatment and rehabilitation from a psychological perspective.
Fall
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PSY 4120 - History of Psychology 3 cr
This course examines the historical trends that have contributed to the growth of psychology. Emphasis is placed upon the current states of the discipline as the context for an examination of historical issues.
Prerequisite: 9 credits in PSY courses.
Periodically
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PSY 4230 - Psychology of Rape 3 cr
This course examines the crime of rape from a psychological and legal perspective. Topics include: why rape occurs, becoming a survivor of rape, whether rapists can be rehabilitated, serial rapists, prison rape, male victims of rape, and legal reform.
Fall
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PSY 4320 - Advanced Research 3 cr
This course is designed for students who would like to conduct an intensive research project under the close supervision and guidance of the psychology faculty. Students will be responsible for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and oral presentation at a national or regional research conference.
Spring
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PSY 4740 - Readings in Psychology 3 cr
Discussions of contemporary readings focusing on construct systems and adaptation to modern society. Representative authors include Tim O’Brien, Loren Eisley, Peter Matthiessen, Carlos Castaneda, Lynn Andrews, J.A. Swan, Jacob Bronowski and Jerome Bruner.
Periodically
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PSY 4760 - Seminar in Psychology 3 cr
Seminars designed to develop knowledge or skills through intensive readings, discussions, and projects in areas of psychology of special interest to a small group of students.
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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PSY 4810 - Internship in Psychology 1-12 cr
Permission required. Signed contract required at time of registration.
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PSY 4900 - Independent Study 1-3 cr
Available by arrangement with department chair. Signed contract required at time of registration.
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PSY 4915 - Senior Thesis 3 cr
This course provides opportunities for advanced work on a topic of the student’s choice which will lead to a written thesis.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chair.
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PSY 4920 - Honors Thesis 3 cr
Involves continuing work on the honors student’s thesis.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors program.
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SCI 1220 - Science and Sustainability 3 cr
Sustainability is a broad buzzword that seeks to redirect our view of man’s use of Earth’s resources to practices that will prolong or maintain their availability. For humans to live sustainability, the Earth’s resources must be used at a rate at which they can be replenished. However, there is now clear scientific evidence that humanity is living unsustainably, and that an unprecedented collective effort is needed to return human use of natural resources to within sustainable limits. This course explores what science has to offer as we consider mankind’s needs for energy, food and raw materials to support a growing population and nation building. Global problems will be balanced with a discussion of local issues that are key to the success of Vermont, New England and America. This course is intended for non-science majors but majors are welcome.
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SCI 1230 - Pathways to Science 1 cr
Pathways to Science is a broad spectrum science course that explores a wide variety of science topics in many different areas of science. Throughout this course students will learn skills needed to suceed in science. The course is geared toward freshman and sophomore level students by aiming to provide a solid base of science terminology and principles. Pathways to Science is an introducton in how to succeed in science, how to initiate a research project, and how to get through the first two years of a science program. Students will identify future goals, career objectives, and put together a plan for graduation.
Biology, Ecological Studies, Environmetal Science, and Geology majors.
Pass/No pass only.
Spring
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SCI 1310 - The History of Science 3 cr
Science is not an unchanging subject. Many “facts” of science have been disproved, while other insights have remained unchanged. This course will focus on the scientific achievements of the past and the experiments that have led us to our current understanding. We will look at major themes in the fields of astronomy (from a geocentric to a heliocentric cosmology), physics (the science of mechanics: ancient and modern), chemistry (the atom: from hypothesis to reality), and biology (the discovery of the gene).
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SCI 2100 - Science Colloquium 1 cr
Visiting scientists, department faculty, Castleton students, and scientists in the workforce will give presentations about current scientific research and careers in science. Students are given an opportunity to interact with the invited speakers and strengthen their personal scientific network. This science research seminar is open to any Natural Sciences major or minor (BIO, CHE, EXS, GEY, HLT, ENV) and is meant to introduce students to a wide range of current research areas and potential careers in science. This course is repeatable for credit.
Pass/No pass only.
Prerequisite: Students enrolled in a major or minor offered by the Natural Sciences Department or permission of the instructor.
Fall
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SCI 2210 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 or 4 cr
(also listed as GEO 2210 )
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of modern geographic information systems (GIS). The class will consist of lectures, discussions, readings, demonstrations, and hands-on training exercises using ESRI's GIS software. This will give students experience in defining spatial problems and solutions, organizing and locating geographic data, manipulating data for display, and map creation and use of a desktop GIS. Students will be expected to use what they have learned to develop a final GIS project. This course fulfills the Gen Ed computing requirement at the Bachelor's level.
Lab fee $40.
Spring, odd years
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SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
A systematic introduction to the study of social behavior and social organization. The major conceptual tools of sociology are used to explore the structure, processes, and content of social action; to provide insight into the regularity and diversity of human social behavior.
Every semester
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SOC 1030 - Social Problems 3 cr
An examination of such problems as population, pollution, poverty, crime, and racism as they exist in contemporary American society.
Every semester
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SOC 2040 - Race, Ethnicity, Class and Gender 3 cr
An exploration of the historical and contemporary roots for discrimination (especially on the institutional level) on the basis of race, ethnicity, class, and gender. This course examines issues such as culture, identity, and oppression.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or consent of instructor.
Every semester
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SOC 2080 - Thinking Bodies 3 cr
WGS 2080
An interdisciplinary study of the ways in which society thinks about bodies in relation to social locations. Students examine the various ways in which bodies are socially constructed, disciplined, and assigned meanings based on race, class, gender, sexuality, nationality, age, and disability. This course encourages students to consider experiences of embodiment from sociological and feminist perspectives.
Periodically
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SOC 2130 - The Community in American Society 3 cr
Examination of the structure and functions of the community within the framework of the rural-urban continuum. Critical analysis of representative institutions, formal and informal associations, and the impact of change on community organizations.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or consent of instructor.
Fall
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SOC 2170 - Gender Studies 3 cr
This course will provide an examination of the ways in which gender affects the personal and social experiences of women and men. Some of the topics to be addressed are historical perspectives, gender socialization, interpersonal relationships, sexuality and sexual orientation, power dynamics, and the roles performed by women and men in major social institutions.
Fall
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SOC 2210 - Deviant Behavior 3 cr
An examination of theories of etiology and distribution of deviant behavior.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or consent of instructor.
Spring
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SOC 2230 - Death And Dying 3 cr
An examination of the changing response to death and dying from the personal, familial, instructional, historical and societal perspectives with examination of the development of new attitudes, approaches and programs to deal with the issue.
Spring
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SOC 2240 - The Changing Family 3 cr
The changing structure and functions of the American Family are analyzed from a variety of different perspectives including premarital and marital roles, parent-child interaction, and the termination of the marital relationship.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or consent of instructor.
Spring
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SOC 2260 - Demographics and Diversity
This course will identify the major demographic trends in the United States. The course will utilize a demographic perspective to examine the following issues: birth rates/pregnancy rates, resegregation in public schools, school drop out rates/graduation rates, prison population/recidivism rates, divorce, poverty, access to healthcare, life expectancy, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and long-term care.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 , ANT 1010 or consent of instructor.
Spring
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SOC 2710 - Selected Topics in Sociology 3 cr
Specialized study in Sociology with specific topics to be announced prior to each semester. Course offerings will be determined by student demand and faculty availability. Specific topics may include: countercultures, globalization, business, the military, construction of the other, oral history, qualitative methods.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 .
Periodically
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SOC 2900 - Independent Study 1-3 cr
Available by arrangement with coordinator.
Signed contract required at time of registration.
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SOC 3070 - Medical Sociology and Mental Illness 3 cr
A critical analysis of health, illness, and mental health, environmental and occupational health care systems, the health care work force, social movements, and social change in the field of health and mental health care.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or consent of instructor.
Fall
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SOC 3120 - Sociology of Education 3 cr
This course explores the ways in which the educational system reproduces social class through such means as tracking in schools, unequal distribution of funding for schools, and the favoring of certain groups in the classroom and educational system on the basis of such factors as race, ethnicity, and gender.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or consent of instructor.
Spring
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SOC 3140 - Sociology of Popular Music 3 cr
A sociological analysis of the origins, evolution, and place of popular music forms in modern societies, with emphasis on the American experience. Special attention is paid to the dynamic interplay between popular cultural (emergent) and mass cultural (commodified) forms of music—especially soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock, punk, reggae, and rap—as well as the social conditions and subcultures from which such music arises.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or consent of instructor.
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SOC 3150 - Sport And Society 3 cr
An examination of current issues in the sociology of sport, focusing on how the institution of sport is a microcosm of society and how it provides insights into a society’s national psyche, economic, and political systems, social problems, international relations, and issues of social change. Applying the theories and methods of sociology to the analysis of sport, the course examines the relationship between sport, culture, and society.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or consent of instructor.
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SOC 3160 - Anthropology of Religion 3 cr
This course offers a cross cultural and sociological examination of the function, meaning, and evolutionary significance of religious symbols and practices in human societies. An examination of the origin and evolution of spiritual or supernatural cultures— including animism, magic, witchcraft, myth, and theism— will provide a historical and cross cultural perspective on the varieties of religious experience.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 , or ANT 1010 , or consent of instructor.
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SOC 3210 - Criminology 3 cr
An interdisciplinary study of the causes of crime and criminal behavior, with particular emphasis on sociological perspectives. Classical through contemporary criminological theories will be examined, as well as patterns and varieties of crime.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or consent of instructor.
Spring
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SOC 3220 - Social Movements of The 1960’s 3 cr
A study of the significant social movements of this decade of rapid social change. Analysis will be made of how social movements such as civil rights and the Anti-war movement drew upon cultural, intellectual and political currents of the time. SOC 1010 or consent of instructor.
Fall
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SOC 3310 - Community Action Seminar 3 cr
In this seminar, students will become actively engaged in the process of building strong communities. By employing service-learning techniques, students will implement and carry out a community project that responds to the needs of the people of the community, and through this process of community organization, students will be invested in the project and be responsible for its outcome. The goals of the seminar are to foster a sense of social responsibility and develop the skills necessary for active participation in a democracy.
Prerequisite: SOC 2130 or permission of the instructor.
Spring
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SOC 3610 - Seminar in Advocacy 3 cr
This is a course where students will be trained to be peer advocates for the CHANGE Initiative (Creating, Honoring, Advocating and Nurturing Gender Equity). Students will go through a minimum of 30 hours of training to learn how to advocate for survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and harassment. They will be taught extensively about the issues and they will be taught important skills such as empathic listening. Students will also serve as educators who will do programming to change campus culture and decrease problems mentioned above.
Prerequisite: Application and permission of the instructor.
Fall
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SOC 3810 - Internship in Sociology 1-12 cr
An opportunity for the student to take a position of responsibility in a professional environment under the direction of an on-site supervisor and a faculty member. Not more than 6 credits may be counted toward the 31 credit sociology major.
Signed contract required at time of registration.
Prerequisite: Permission of the coordinator.
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SOC 3820 - Sociology Proctorship 3 cr
Sociology proctors assume responsibility, under faculty supervision, for the progress of students in Sociology courses at various levels or serve as laboratory assistants in SOC 3910 . May not be taken more than twice for credit.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing and consent of instructor.
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SOC 3910 - Research Methods 4 cr
Introduction to the basic methods of sociological research design, data collection, the organization and analysis of data, and their interpretation through an actual research project. This course fulfills the Gen Ed computing requirement for Sociology majors.
Prerequisite: Junior majors in SOC, CRJ or acceptance in Social Work program, or consent of instructor.
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SOC 4020 - Sociological Theory 3 cr
Critical analysis of the development of sociological thought from Comte to the present, with particular emphasis on the theoretical contributions which have been instrumental in the emergence of sociology as and academic discipline.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or consent of instructor.
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SOC 4720 - Capstone Seminar in Sociology 3 cr
A seminar designed to provide the Sociology major with an opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of basic sociological concepts and their application to the research process.
Prerequisite: SOC 3910 and SOC 4020 .
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SOC 4810 - Internship in Sociology 1-12 cr
An opportunity for the student to take a position of responsibility in a professional environment under the direction of an on-site supervisor and a faculty member. Not more than 6 credits may be counted toward the 31 credit sociology major.
Signed contract required at time of registration.
Prerequisite: Permission of the coordinator.
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SOC 4910 - Independent Study 1-3 cr
Available by arrangement with coordinator.
Signed contract required at time of registration.
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SWK 1010 - Introduction to Human Services 3 cr
An overview of the organization, values, theories and variety of activities of various human service professions, with specific emphasis on Social Work. Designed to acquaint students with the range of human services and to test interest in a helping career. Social work majors must get a C or better to continue on with social work required courses.
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SWK 1810 - Early Field 1 cr
Pre-professional helping experience in local Social Service Program. NOTE: Students with prior human services experience may be exempted from this requirement. See Instructor.
Prerequisite: SWK 1010 , or taken concurrently with SWK 1010 .
Every Semester
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SWK 2011 - Human Behavior In The Social Environment I 3 cr
An examination of the life cycle from a perspective of systems analysis. Studies conception to adolescence focusing on the interrelationships among physiological, psychological, social and cultural systems. Specific emphasis is on the social institutions that affect movement of the individual through the life cycle.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 , PSY 1010 . BIO 1010 or BIO 2011 prerequisite or concurrent, or permission of the instructor.
Fall
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SWK 2012 - Human Behavior In The Social Environment II 3 cr
A continuation of SWK 2011 covering the stages of the life cycle from adolescence through death. In addition, an understanding of the behavioral dynamics of large systems is developed and applied to practical situations.
Prerequisite: SWK 2011 or consent of instructor.
Spring
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SWK 2020 - Family Violence 3 cr
Analyzes the psychosocial dynamics of families disrupted by domestic violence. Aspects of child abuse, spouse abuse and elder abuse will be covered. Differential social work assessment and intervention will be emphasized.
Every Semester
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SWK 2030 - Human Sexuality 3 cr
An explanation of contemporary issues, theories and practices from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will analyze videos and a range of written content with respect to sexual messages and behavior. Aspects of sexual obstacles and conflicts with appropriate modes of intervention will also be highlighted.
Fall
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