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POLS 430 - Constitutional Law
A study of the interpretation of the federal Constitution through leading decisions of the supreme court. 3 credits
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POLS 432 - The American Presidency
A study of the constitutional background, development, powers, responsibilities and roles of the American presidency, with comparisons to other executives. 3 credits
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POLS 440 - Comparative Government
A comparative study of the governmental institutions and processes of leading countries of the world. May be repeated for credit if topic varies. 3 credits
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POLS 453 - American Foreign Policy
An analysis of the formulation and execution of American foreign policy. Emphasis will be placed on national security issues and American policies with regard to particular regions and countries. 3 credits
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POLS 459 - Political Geography
An examination of world regions and concepts that have political significance, such as language, boundaries, electoral geography, the law of the sea, and nationalism. International, national, and local perspectives are addressed. 3 credits
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POLS 461 - Early Political Philosophy
Focus on classical Greek and Roman political thought. Basis on which these theories rest and the explanatory power of the various thought structures. Includes Plato, Aristotle. Equivalent to Phis 423. PHIL 423. 3 credits
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POLS 462 - Modern Political Philosophy
Focus on political theory since the Renaissance. Includes Locke Rousseau, and others. 3 credits
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POLS 466 - American Political Thought
An examination of the history of American political thought as expressed in the works of major political philosophers, thinkers, and statesmen. The course considers a range of topics including the tension between equality and inequality in our constitutional system and mores; slavery and its aftereffects; wealth and poverty; aristocratic excellence and democratic mediocrity; and the inherent tensions between individualism and community. 3 credits
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POLS 468 - Politics and Religion
An examination of the interplay between religious and political ideas in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. A special emphasis between religion and liberal democracy. 3 credits
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POLS 490 - Seminar
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollments is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits
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POLS 491 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
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POLS 492 - Topics
A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-5 credits
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Psychology |
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PSYC 101 - General Psychology
This course is an introduction survey of the field of psychology with consideration of the biological bases of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, learning and memory, human growth and development, social behavior and normal and abnormal behavior. 3 credits
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PSYC 101A - General Psychology Small Group
Accompanies PSYC 101. 0 credit
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PSYC 192 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specific field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-3 credits
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PSYC 221 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology
This course will cover human development from conception to death. Students will examine changes in the physical, cognitive, and social domains across the life course. Students will also consider the interactions among those domains and the effects on human development. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 3 credits
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PSYC 228 - Cognitive and Emotional Changes in Aging
A study of the cognitive and emotional changes that occur with the physical and mental maturation resulting from the aging processes. The human capacity to adjust to these changes varies in different domains, and these patterns will be evaluated as to their effectiveness in helping older people cope with their environments. 2 credits
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PSYC 267 - Psychology of Personal Adjustment
This course covers the dynamics of normal human personality and behavior with an emphasis on the mechanisms used to promote effective personal and interpersonal behavior. 3 credits
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PSYC 291 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits
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PSYC 300 - Introduction to Scientific Psychology
A study of the fundamentals of neuroscience, experimentation and critical research report writing. Students will write several papers with a scientific approach and format. Primary topical emphasis will be in the areas of experimental, physiological, sensory, perceptual, cognitive physiological, sensory, perceptual, cognitive processing. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 3 credits
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PSYC 302 - Cognition and Learning
A study of learning as effected by classical and operant conditioning and the cognitive processes of thinking, memory and information processing. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 3 credits
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PSYC 313 - Biological Psychology
This course is designed to introduce the student to the biological bases of behavior. Both basic animal research and application to the human organism are stressed. Laboratory practice and selected journal readings familiarize the student with research methodology and reporting. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 300 3 credits
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PSYC 325 - Child and Adolescent Development
A study of the physical language, cognitive and social/emotional growth and development of the child from birth to 21 in the contexts of family, school, peer and community. Also addressed are multicultural aspects of development, child needs, developmental problems and parenting practices/interactions as they affect practices/interactions as they affect child in various settings/ situations. 3 credits
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PSYC 328 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
A study of the characteristics, needs, problems, and concerns of adults with emphasis on the middle and later years of life. The course includes, but is not limited to, an awareness of the changes in the psychological, physical, vocational and avocational lives of these age groups. Positive avocational lives of these age groups. Positive be presented and discussed. 2 credits
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PSYC 371 - Statistics in Psychological Research
This course provides the student with an introduction to statistical methods used in psychology. The topics include graphing and frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, measures of spread, regression, correlation, interval estimation and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 3 credits
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PSYC 373 - Research Methods in Experimental Psychology
A detailed survey of methods for conducting psychological research, this course covers experimental design, reliability, validity, and the nature of controls. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 300 3 credits
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PSYC 391 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
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PSYC 422 - Psychology of Adolescence
The student will learn to understand the major influences on adolescent development and behavior including biological, cultural, educational, peer, and family influences. Emphasis will also be placed on methodology necessary to aid adolescents in their development process. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 2 credits
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PSYC 430 - Organizational Psychology
This course is a survey of the application of psychological principles to the understanding of organizational effects on individual and group behavior. It includes: organizational climate and culture, work-related attitudes, employee motivation, leadership, group dynamics and team work, organizational change and development, and minorities and women in organizations. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 3 credits
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PSYC 441 - Social Psychology
This course covers basic principles of social psychology including concepts and methods utilized in analyzing individual and group interactions. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 3 credits
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PSYC 451 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
This course is a comprehensive survey of abnormal personality and behavior. It includes an examination of the origins, symptoms and treatment of psychological disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 3 credits
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PSYC 461 - Theories of Personality
Students will learn about the role of philosophy and science and their contributions to the development of personality theory. Students will examine, in depth, the theoretical contributions made in the areas of psychoanalytic, behavioristic, and humanistic personality theories. The students will be able to articulate theories. The students will be able to articulate human personality. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 3 credits
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PSYC 477 - Psychology Testing and Measurement
Test theory is covered in this course along with principles of construction and analysis of psychological tests. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 3 credits
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PSYC 489 - Senior Capstone
This capstone course is required for all psychology majors. It is intended to provide an opportunity for the synthesis of the ideas and concepts in psychology. Includes an examination of ethical systems and their applications in psychology, discussions of controversial issues in both experimental and applied areas, and consideration of the future of the field. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 3 credits
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PSYC 490 - Seminar
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollments in generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits
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PSYC 491 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
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PSYC 492 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
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PSYC 494 - Internship
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-12 credits
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PSYC 541 - Social Psychology
An analysis of social institutions which trace the background of psychological laws underlying group behavior. 3 credits
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PSYC 577 - Psychology Testing and Measurement
Test theory is covered in this course along with principles of construction and analysis of psychological tests. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 3 credits
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PSYC 590 - Seminar
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollments in generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits
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PSYC 591 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits
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PSYC 592 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
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PSYC 791 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
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PSYC 792 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
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READ 041 - Reading for College Success
This course provides students with reading strategies necessary for making the transition to collegiate level reading. The course will present students with multiple strategies to promote comprehension skills, develop vocabulary and enhance metacognition to become strategic readers. This course is recommended for students readers. This course is recommended for students with an ACT score in Reading of 17 or below (or a comparable COMPASS score). Grade assigned S/U. 1 - 3 credits
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READ 092 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specific field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1 - 3 credits
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RECR 482 - Theory of Strength and Conditioning
This course is designed to help students learn the specific scientific foundations, knowledge, and practical/applied knowledge necessary to be an effective strength and conditioning coach. The emphasis is placed on optimal human performance in sport. 3 credits
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REL 292 - Topics
A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 3 credits
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REL 492 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-5 credits
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REL 494 - Internship
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-12 credits
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RUSS 101 - Introductory Russian I
Fundamentals of language, enabling the student to understand, speak, read and write simple Russian. Emphasis on practical usage. 4 credits
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RUSS 102 - Introductory Russian II
Fundamentals of language, enabling the student to understand, speak, read and write simple Russian. Emphasis on practical usage. Prerequisite: RUSS 101 4 credits
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RUSS 191 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits
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RUSS 192 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artist or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement 1-4 credits
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RUSS 201 - Intermediate Russian I
Continuation of first year Russian. More intensive drill of both grammar and conversation. Emphasis on conversation, grammar review, and the short story. Prerequisite: RUSS 102 3 credits
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RUSS 202 - Intermediate Russian II
Continuation of first year Russian. More intensive drill of both grammar and conversation. Emphasis on conversation, grammar review, and the short story. Prerequisite: RUSS 201 3 credits
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RUSS 291 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits
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RUSS 292 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
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SEED 392 - Topics
A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually ten or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-5 credits
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SEED 395 - Practicum
Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-3 credits
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SEED 396 - Field Experience
Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course. 1-3 credits
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SEED 400 - Curriculum and Instruction in Middle and Secondary Schools
Planning units and semester plans for use in student teaching. Includes goal-setting and evaluation/measurement methods. Admission to Teacher Education required 3 credits
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SEED 413 - 7-12 Science Methods
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 sciences; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 science, the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 science; and to apply theses knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education required 2 credits
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SEED 415 - 7-12 Social Science Methods
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 social science; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 social science; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 social science; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education required 2 credits
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SEED 418 - 7-12 Math Methods
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 math; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 math; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 math; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education required 2 credits
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SEED 424 - 7-12 Language Arts Methods
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 language arts, integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum technologies, and state and national curriculum ability to assess student learning in 7-12 language arts; and to apply theses knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education required 2 credits
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SEED 450 - Reading and Content Literacy
This course explores methods for teaching middle and high school students to read, write, think, and learn in ways that allow them to master the subject matter and meaningfully apply their understanding. Participants learn to plan lessons that teach content and nurture greater literacy. Pre-, during-, and post-reading strategies and writing strategies are explored, along with assessment methods that give students a continual view of their literacy progress and achievement. Classroom adaptations for culturally and linguistically diverse populations in the content areas are also addressed. Admission to Teacher Education required 2 credits
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SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching
Students preparing for teaching in the secondary school will observe, participate, and teach under the supervision of the regular classroom teacher in an approved middle or secondary school. Grade assigned S/U. An additional fee applies to this course. Admission to Teacher Education required 2-16 credits
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SEED 491 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-9 credits
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SEED 492 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-5 credits
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SEED 495 - Practicum
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1 credit
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SEED 496 - Field Experience
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course. 1-12 credits
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SEED 550 - Reading and Content Literacy
This course explores methods for teaching middle and high school students to read, write, think, and learn in ways that allow them to master the subject matter and meaningfully apply their understanding. Participants learn to plan lessons that teach content and nurture greater literacy. Pre-, during-, and post-reading strategies and writing strategies are explored, along with assessment methods that give students a continual view of their literacy progress and achievement. Classroom adaptations for culturally and linguistically diverse populations in the content areas are also addressed. 2 credits
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SEED 591 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
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SEED 592 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-5 credits
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SEED 593 - Workshop
Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. 1-3 credits
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SEED 760 - Math and Engineering Applications in the STEM Classroom
This course introduces the fundamentals of engineering and applied math, with a particular emphasis on integration with other academic disciplines. Students will explore these topics in two components: (1) applied math will be examined in the context of game strategies and cryptography (secret code), and (2) engineering design process in a class engineering project. 2 credits
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SEED 765 - Science Applications in the STEM Classroom
With a particular emphasis on integration with other academic disciplines, this course introduces the fundamentals of science (chemistry, physics, biology, and biotechnology). Students will explore these topics through hands-on real-world activities designed to form hypotheses, collect data through systematic investigations, analyze/interpret data, and communicate their findings. The course will explore (a) the nature of scientific thinking, (b) the importance of science and technology in society, (c) strategies needed for rigorous inquiry and problem solving, (d) strategies for representing data visually, (e) the importance of clearly communicating scientific discoveries, and (f) pedagogies for enhancing scientific thinking in elementary students. 2 credits
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SEED 790 - Seminar
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits
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SEED 791 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-6 credits
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SEED 792 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-3 credits
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SEED 794 - Internship
Applied, monitored, and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-8 credits
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SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology
Comprehensive study of society, with analysis of group life, and other forces shaping human behavior. 3 credits
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SOC 150 - Social Problems
A study of present day problems in contemporary societies, such as racism, sexism, ageism, alcoholism, drug addiction, physical and mental health, war and environmental issues - their significance and current policies and action. 3 credits
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SOC 191 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits
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SOC 205 - Introduction to Aging
An overview of the aging process and the impact the growing number of older people will have in society in the years ahead. The intergenerational roles of older people and new forms of senior social behavior will be studied. Needs and services for older adults will be examined through use of videos and field visits. through use of videos and field visits. presented. Students may also have the opportunity to do a field experience in which they will job shadow a professional working in aging service careers. 3 credits
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SOC 209 - Statistical Reasoning for Social Science
An applied introduction to unvariate and multivariate statistical analysis in the social sciences. Emphasis will be upon rationales, interpretations and applications of quantitative logical and methods. Topics include distributions, central tendencies, variance, probability, sampling, hypothesis testing, association and correlation, ANOVA, regression, categorical data analysis and selected advanced topics. This course is a prerequisite to SOC 310. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150 3 credits
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SOC 250 - Courtship and Marriage
Courtship and marriage period given special emphasis, as are problems of mate selection, marital adjustments, reproduction, child-parent relations, divorce, and later years of marriage. 3 credits
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SOC 260 - Popular Culture and Society
Human social life is portrayed in and produced through popular culture media such as film, television, books, or video games. The course examines key concepts of the studies of popular culture by examining how culture is portrayed in media shaped by status categories such as gender, race/ethnicity, class, and sexuality. Students are introduced to content and analysis and use it to produce research about contemporary media trends. 3 credits
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SOC 261 - Human Sexuality
The study of human sexuality as it relates to anthropology and sociology. Topics include: primate sexuality, evolution of sexuality, human reproductive physiology, sexual behavior in non-Western cultures, and sociological perspectives on sexuality in contemporary American society. 3 credits
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SOC 270 - Introduction to Social Work
A study of social services to children, family, aged, public welfare clients, mentally ill, and the criminal justice system, also includes history of social work methods. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150 3 credits
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SOC 281 - Socio-Cultural Theory
An introduction to the nature of theories of human social and cultural behavior and their construction. Major approaches from anthropology and sociology will be examined in order to better comprehend elements essentials to generating knowledge of social behavior. 3 credits
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SOC 288 - Gerontology Issues on Aged Care and Community Services
A range (physical, mental, and social) of topics on the aging experience will be reviewed with an emphasis on information about the general care of the elderly. The social aspects of aged care and the community support services needed to provide such care will be presented. May be repeated for different topics. 3 credits
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SOC 289 - Applied Gerontology Portfolio
Students will be guided in creating an E-Portfolio. This portfolio will become the capstone of their respective academic careers. Included in the portfolio will be a summary of the educational experiences, internships, and skills that they acquired while working with older adults. This E-Portfolio will be used as a adults. This E-Portfolio will be used as a field. 1 credit
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SOC 292 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
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SOC 305 - Aging and the Humanities
Human aging will be viewed through the lens of writers and artists more than through the statistics of science. The meaning in life will be a central thread throughout as films, novels, plays and music are used along with some socio-philosophical writings to probe the rich subject matter. Application of the wisdom of subject matter. Application of the wisdom of explore aging as the universal human event. Prerequisite: SOC 100 SOC 150 3 credits
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SOC 315 - Social Work Practice I
Basic concepts and skills common to all social work practice. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150 3 credits
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SOC 320 - Social Work Practice II
Resource development and social worker in the community. The lab involves actual contact with community persons and a community project. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150 3 credits
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SOC 330 - Self and Society
A social psychological exploration of the factors linking self and society, with an examination of the social construction of reality. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150 3 credits
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