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POR 556 - Lit 19Th & 20Th Cent II Credits 3
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POR 571 - Gender and Society Brazil Cinema Credits 3
A thematic study of cinematographic representations of gender identities and practices within social contexts. Fostering global awareness and artistic literacy, topics include construction of feminine and feminist identities; masculinity and power relations; sexuality and national identity; same-sex and other non-traditional relations of love and intimacy; and machismo, ethnic and socio-economic disparity and alienation in contemporary life under women film-makers’ scrutiny.
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POR 581 - Seminar in Portuguese Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisites: POR 331, 332 or permission of instructor
The study of a specific topic, author, or literary period from Portugal, Brazil and/or Lusophone Africa. May be repeated with change in content. POR 481
GradedMay be repeated with change in content.
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POR 595 - Independent Study Credits 3
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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POR 596 - Directed Study Credits 3
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged
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POR 610 - Topics in Literary and Cultural Analysis Credits 3
A study of issues underlying literary and cultural analysis and methodological
backgrounds of critical strategies. The first half of the course will be devoted to a review of major contemporary critical schools, e. g., structuralism, post-structuralism and deconstruction, formalism, feminist criticism, new historicism, and postcolonial criticism. The second half of the course will be devoted to the analysis of relevant contributions to the field of literary and cultural analysis published in the past five years. Samples from some of the major genres and works of the Portuguese-speaking world will be analyzed. POR 710
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POR 620 - Seminar in Portuguese Literature and Culture Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Standing or permission of instructor
Study of a selected topic, period, author or genre in Portuguese literature and culture. Literary texts, canonical and non-canonical alike, are discussed in a broadly cultural context and from a theoretically informed perspective. Focused written assignments and/or formal oral presentations contribute to the development of individual research projects pursued by the students.
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POR 630 - Seminar in Brazilian Literature and Culture Credits 3
Study of a selected topic, period, author or genre in Brazilian literature and culture. Literary texts, canonical and non-canonical alike, are discussed in a broadly cultural context and from a theoretically informed perspective. Focused written assignments and/or formal oral presentations contribute to the development of individual research projects pursued by the students.
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POR 640 - Seminar in Lusophone African Literatures and Cultures Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Standing or permission of instructor
Study of a selected topic, period, author or genre in Brazilian literature and culture. Literary texts, canonical and non-canonical alike, are discussed in a broadly cultural context and from a theoretically informed perspective. Focused written assignments and/or formal oral presentations contribute to the development of individual research projects pursued by the students.
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POR 650 - Comparative Studies in the Portuguese-Speaking World Credits 3
Study of a selected topic, period or genre from a comparative perspective encompassing various literatures and cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world and including, if applicable, other Western and non-Western theoretical, literary and cultural readings. Literary texts, canonical and non-canonical alike, are discussed in a broadly cultural context and from a theoretically informed perspective. Focused written assignments and/or formal oral presentations contribute to the development of individual research projects pursued by the students.
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POR 660 - Thesis or Project I Credits 3
Individual research project leading to the production of a substantial written work, pursued under the direction of a faculty advisor. This course is continued as POR 661; initially students receive the grade IP, which is changed to be the same as that earned in POR 661.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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POR 661 - Thesis or Project II Credits 3
Individual research project leading to the production of a substantial written work, pursued under the direction of a faculty advisor.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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POR 681 - Topics Seminar Credits 3
Study of a specific topic, author or literary period from Portugal, Brazil, Lusophone Africa or elsewhere in the Lusophone World (Asia, Lusophone diaspora), as well as related advanced work in literary theory and cultural studies. POR 781
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POR 695 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 9.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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POR 710 - Topics in Literary and Cultural Analysis Credits 3
A study of issues underlying literary and cultural analysis and methodological
backgrounds of critical strategies. The first half of the course will be devoted to a review of major contemporary critical schools, e. g., structuralism, post-structuralism and deconstruction, formalism, feminist criticism, new historicism, and postcolonial criticism. The second half of the course will be devoted to the analysis of relevant contributions to the field of literary and cultural analysis published in the past five years. Samples from some of the major genres and works of the Portuguese-speaking world will be analyzed. POR 610
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POR 720 - Seminar in Portuguese Literature and Culture Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Standing or permission of instructor
Advanced study of a selected topic, period, author or genre in Portuguese literature and culture. Literary texts, canonical and non-canonical alike, are discussed in a broadly cultural context and from a theoretically informed perspective. Students formulate and develop independent research projects exploring theoretical meanings and consequences of literary works and/or cultural phenomena.
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POR 730 - Seminar in Brazilian Literature and Culture Credits 3
Advanced study of a selected topic, period, author or genre in Brazilian literature and culture. Literary texts, canonical and non-canonical alike, are discussed in a broadly cultural context and from a theoretically informed perspective. Students formulate and develop independent research projects exploring theoretical meanings and consequences of literary works and/or cultural phenomena.
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POR 740 - Seminar in Lusophone African Literatures and Cultures Credits 3
Advanced study of a selected topic, period, author or genre in Lusophone African literatures and cultures. Literary texts, canonical and non-canonical alike, are discussed in a broadly cultural context and from a theoretically informed perspective. Students formulate and develop independent research projects exploring theoretical meanings and consequences of literary works and/or cultural phenomena.
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POR 750 - Comparative Studies in the Portuguese Speaking World Credits 3
Advanced study of a selected topic, period, or genre from a comparative perspective encompassing various literatures and cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world and including, if applicable, other Western and non-Western theoretical, literary and cultural readings. Literary texts, canonical and non-canonical alike, are discussed in a broadly cultural context and from a theoretically informed perspective. Students formulate and develop independent research projects exploring theoretical meanings and consequences of literary works and/or cultural phenomena.
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POR 760 - Dissertation I Credits 3
Individual research leading to the production of a PhD dissertation pursued under the direction of a faculty advisor. This course continues as POR 761, POR 762, and POR 763; initially graduate students receive the grade IP, which following completion of the sequence is changed to the grade earned in POR 763.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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POR 761 - Dissertation II:Luso-Afro-BrazilStu/Theor PHD Credits 3
Individual research leading to the production of a PhD dissertation pursued under the direction of a faculty advisor. This course continues as POR 762 and POR 763; initially graduate students receive the grade IP, which following completion of the sequence is changed to the grade earned in POR 763.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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POR 762 - Dissertation III Credits 3
Individual research leading to the production of a PhD dissertation pursued under the direction of a faculty advisor. This course continues as POR 763; initially graduate students receive the grade IP, which following completion of the sequence is changed to the grade earned in POR 763.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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POR 763 - Dissertation IV Credits 3
Individual research leading to the production of a PhD dissertation pursued under the direction of a faculty advisor.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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POR 781 - Topics Seminar Credits 3
Study of a specific topic, author or literary period from Portugal, Brazil, Lusophone Africa or elsewhere in the Lusophone World (Asia, Lusophone diaspora), as well as related advanced work in literary theory and cultural studies. POR 681
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POR 795 - Independent Study Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate standing; permission of instructor, graduate director and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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POR 796 - Directed Study Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate standing; permission of instructor, graduate director and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty ember in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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PSC 501 - Teaching Political Science in Secondary Schools Credits 3
Analysis of the policy-making process, particularly in contemporary American national, state and local politics; comparative analysis of other political systems; development of issue oriented case studies and units for use in secondary school social studies courses; development of critical thinking and communications skills.
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PSM 535 - Project Management for Science Professionals Credits 3
This course is designed to provide skills to prepare students to take on the role of project manager. The importance of Project management is now realized by many companies where the entire business, including routine activities, can be regarded as a series of projects. Project management principles provide a systematic approach to running a business; both large and small business as well as a scientific laboratory.
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PSM 545 - Professional and Scientific Communication Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Standing or permission of instructorLecture
This course will help students improve their professional communication. In this course, students will gain a fuller understanding of the communication process, and will gain practical experience in effective communication skills. Students will develop both written and oral communication within the context of their professional concentration. Assignments simulate those encountered in the “real-world” including persuasive presentations, oral and written reports, and communications with a variety of audiences including mainstream media and funding sources. The course will also employ newer technologies to enable students to explore the opportunities and constraints technology places on effective communication. Supplemental course reading and materials included as appropriate.
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PSM 555 - Leadership for Scientists Credits 3
This course is designed to provide awareness and skills for effective leadership. Weekly themes include: creating an inspirational vision, entrepreneurship, building trust, conflict resolution, personal integrity and ethics, and workplace issues. This course will impart profiles of employees who flourish, plateau, or fail with leadership responsibilities.
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PST 500 - Political Institutions and the Policy Process Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 500
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PST 501 - Theories of Policy Formation Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 501
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PST 510 - Public Management Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 510
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PST 512 - Perform Measure Pub&Non-Profit Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 512
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PST 514 - Introduction to Planning Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 514
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PST 530 - Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation Credits 3
Requirements: PST 580 or permission of instructor; Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 530
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PST 531 - Program Evaluation Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 531
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PST 532 - Policy Analysis Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 532
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PST 536 - Regional Economic Development Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 536
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PST 537 - Public Policy in Massachusetts Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 537 Cross-listed as PST 437
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PST 538 - Public Policy in America Credits 3
see POL 538
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PST 539 - Public Policy in Massachusetts Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 539
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PST 540 - Microeconomics for Public Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 540
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PST 541 - State and Local Public Finance Credits 3
Requirements: PST 540 or permission of instructor; Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 541
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PST 548 - Regional Conservation Planning Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 548
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PST 552 - Women & Social Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 552
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PST 553 - Global Politics and Women’s Hum Rights Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 553
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PST 557 - Health Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 557
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PST 560 - Environmental Consequences of Globalization Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 560
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PST 562 - Environmental Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 562
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PST 566 - Crime, Justice, and Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 566
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PST 580 - Statistical Analysis Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 580
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PST 581 - Research Methods for Public Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 581
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PST 585 - Applied Policy Research Seminar Credits 3
Requirements: PST 500, PST 580, and PST 581; Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 585
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PST 595 - Independent Study Credits variable
Requirements: PST 500, PST 580, and PST 581; Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.Conditions and hours to be arranged
see POL 595
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PST 596 - Directed Study Credits 3
Requirements: PST 500, PST 580, and PST 581; Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.Conditions and hours to be arranged
see POL 596
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PST 599 - Public Policy Internship Credits variable
Requirements: PST 500, PST 580, and PST 581; Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 599
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PST 611 - Administrative Law Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 611
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PST 640 - Introduction to Globalization (Kassel University) Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 640
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PST 641 - International Economics Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 641
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PST 642 - Governance of the World Market Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 642
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PST 643 - Theories of International Political Economy Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 643
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PST 644 - The Impact of Globalization on National and Local Economies (KasselUniversity) Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 644
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PST 650 - Special Topics in Policy Studies Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
see POL 650
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PST 661 - Environmental Law Credits 3
see POL 661
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PST 663 - Ocean Policy and Law Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 663
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PST 664 - Coastal Zone Management Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 664
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PST 680 - Human Services Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 680
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PST 681 - Legal Foundations for Ecosystem Management Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
see POL 681
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PST 699 - Policy Research Seminar Credits 3
see POL 699
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PSY 501 - Physio Psych&Psychopharm Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
Advanced study of the physiology of the nervous system and the workings of the brain. Included is a working understanding of psychopharmacology in present day use. Practical application, side effects, and uses of medication in the mental health field today are of specific concern.
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PSY 502 - Statistical Methods in Psychology Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
Advanced study of statistical methods in psychology including analysis of variance and regression. Previous experience with the SPSS statistical program is necessary. This course is intended for those who have completed an undergraduate statistics course.
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PSY 503 - Advanced Psychopathology Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
Theories of abnormal psychology, in an advanced study of the major forms of psychopathology. Students will be exposed to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association). Case studies and therapeutic intervention strategies will be emphasized.
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PSY 504 - Topics in Child Development Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
The goal of this course is to conduct a detailed exploration of several domains of child development. After reviewing research methodology and overarching theoretical concerns specific to developmental psychology, the course will focus on physical and motoric development, cognitive development, social development, emotional development, and moral development. Starting with a review of the basic developmental theories applicable to each domain, readings from the current literature on typical and atypical development will be examined.
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PSY 505 - Rsch Methods & Design Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
Integrates research design, data analysis, data interpretation, and APA format report writing across the two dominant paradigms in contemporary psychology. The course includes the use of the SPSS statistical software for univariate parametric and some non-parametric models. The course contains a strong experiential component to prepare students for thesis writing.
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PSY 506 - Advanced Research Design Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
In-depth study of statistics in psychological research. Major topics include regression and structural equation models.
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PSY 509 - Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: MA ABA Option, ABA Certificate Program, or permission of instructor
The basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis relevant to the design and implementation of behavioral interventions in educational and human service environments will be presented in this course. Behavioral principles such as schedules of reinforcement, measurement techniques, analysis and interpretation of behavioral data, ethical, and pragmatic issues will be covered. Student will critique the validity and usefulness behavioral research to applied problems. Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis is the first of a 5-course sequence that has been approved by Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB). Completion of this 5-course sequence is one of the requirements necessary to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification exam.
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PSY 510 - Sem:Helping Relationshps Credits 3
Major approaches to supportive and therapeutic interventions employed by psychologists to help others. Core theoretical constructs and basic counseling techniques are emphasized. This course fulfills a portion of the Mental Health Counselors license requirement.
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PSY 511 - Theories Of Psychotherapy Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
The major counseling theories explored in an academic and experiential format. Role playing and videotaping are used. Theories discussed include reality therapy, behavior therapy, rational emotive therapy, gestalt therapy, transactional analysis, client-centered therapy, and the psychoanalytic model.
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PSY 512 - Evaluation Techniques Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
Traditional components of psychological testing, including test construction, test development, test administration and test interpretation, and specific training in frequently administered clinical tests (e.g., MMPI, WAIS and WISC). Beyond traditional test theory, students will be exposed to contemporary evaluation devices including behavioral assessment, interview data, and naturalistic observation.
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PSY 513 - Seminar Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
In-depth seminar on selected topics in a field of psychology. A few specific topics will be examined in depth - the historical roots, theories, and current research approaches. Two areas are offered in alternate years: personality and psychopathology; cognition. One of the primary goals of this course is to prepare students for PSY 514, in which knowledge gained in this course will be used to conduct research projects.
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PSY 515 - Human Growth & Develop Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
The nature of normative transitions across the life span. The course fosters an understanding of change from conception through death. Special emphasis is given to both cognitive and behavioral theories as well as supporting research. This course fulfills a portion of the Mental Health Counselors license requirement.
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PSY 516 - Social & Cultural Found Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
Nature and dynamics of interpersonal group relations as they occur within a multicultural context. Students will study relations among diverse ethnic, racial, and cultural groups in the United States and globally. The course looks at cross-cultural relations from an interdisciplinary perspective, considering psychological, sociological, and historical factors; considers several relevant issues in counseling from a multicultural perspective, and studies specific cultural groups in the context of therapy issues. This course fulfills a portion of the Mental Health Counselors license requirement.
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PSY 517 - Psy Close Relationships Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
Seminar in the study of close relationships. Students will study existing research and learn to think critically about the underlying theory and research. Major emphasis is placed on romantic relationships.
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PSY 518 - Cognitive Neuroscience Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
This course will cover the physiological processes associated with perceptual function, attention, memory, language and hemispheric processing. Each topic will be examined in terms of cognitive issues, neuroanatomical and neurophysiologic correlates, and methodological approaches. The disruption of these processes in neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric populations will also be explored.
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PSY 519 - Child Psychopathology Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majorsLecture
Survey of advanced child psychopathology with emphasis on literature review and empirically supported treatments.
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PSY 520 - Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: Graduate Status, Department Permission, and PSY 509
Behavior change strategies based on principles discovered in the experimental analysis of behavior and replicated in the field of applied behavior analysis will be covered. Specific strategies for accelerating and decelerating various behaviors will be discussed, along with the theoretical underpinnings of each procedure. Issues of generalization of behavior change will be explored as they relate to the ethical use of treatment methodologies. Research strategies will be included. Part of the educational qualifications required to sit for the behavior analysis certification examination.
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PSY 521 - Behavior Modification and Behavior Therapy Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
Basic principles of learning as theoretical underpinnings of contemporary applied behavioral psychology. Behavior change techniques derived from learning theory widely used in clinical, education, recreational, and family settings will be examined, and individual group applications compared and contrasted.
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PSY 522 - Behav Fam&Group Counsel Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
Detailed analysis of the function and structure of the family unit. The academic component includes topics such as family systems, behavioral contracting, networking, family sculpting, power, control, setting behavioral goals, the double bind, the identified patient, groups as a system, and the structuralist approach. The experiential component involves the inter-generational family tree, role playing diagnosis, and evaluation of actual families.
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PSY 523 - Behavioral Medicine Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
An interdisciplinary approach to health and illness. Particular emphasis is placed on the interface of psychology and other allied disciplines with traditional medical approaches. Students are introduced to medical psychology as a profession and exposed to practical applications including stress management and biofeedback training.
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PSY 524 - Adv Behav Mod & Therapy Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Psychology majors
Theoretical and functional considerations for the design and implementation of effective behavior programming. Through readings and analysis of case studies, students gain familiarity with the theoretical and applied principles of behavior modification and therapy.
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PSY 525 - Implementing Behavior Analysis in Educational Settings Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: Graduate Status, Department Permission, and PSY 509
Clinical practice of applied behavior analysis in a variety of educational and human service settings will be covered. Topics include the consultation process, functional behavior in schools, ethics of practice, staff training and behavioral education in schools. Applications for children who do not have developmental disabilities will be covered. Part of the educational qualifications required to sit for the behavior analysis certification examination.
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PSY 526 - Research, Design and Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: Graduate Status, Department Permission, and PSY 509
Research design and the ethical study of human behavior in ABA applications are covered. Topics include measurement, interpretation of data from a variety of experiments and ethical issues in research. Part of the educational qualifications required to sit for the behavior analysis certification examination.
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PSY 527 - Clinical Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: Graduate Status, Department Permission, and PSY 509
Contemporary developments and issues in ABA including behavior change strategies, recent developments in ABA, generalization and ethical use of treatment methodologies are addressed. Part of the educational qualifications required to sit for the behavior analysis certification examination.
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PSY 528 - Clinical Gerontology Credits 3
A study of disorders and their treatment in the elderly. The course will provide a hands-on understanding of the occurrence of mental disabilities in an aged population and their remediation. The course presents an in-depth discussion of the symptoms, assessments and treatments of those mental disorders most frequently encountered in the elderly. The clinical model presented is behavioral-cognitive.
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PSY 530 - Young Adult Health Risk Behaviors Credits 3
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Advanced seminar exploring the developmental period of “emerging adulthood’. Research on the transition to adulthood and common health behaviors will be critically examined, such as: obesity, nutrition and physical activity; romantic relationships and sexuality; HIV/AIDs and STDs; tobacco, alcohol and drug use; depression and self-injury. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking skills and application of course content to current events. PSY 430
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PSY 541 - Cont Psychoanalytic Thry Credits 3
The course is an examination of several of the current psychoanalytic approaches in the treatment of mental illness. Included in the course will be work of the Object Relations Theorists (English school); those working with borderline conditions such as Masterson, Kohut, et al., and the work of Mahler and other researchers of early psychological experiences.
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PSY 542 - Psychodynam Psychotherap Credits 3
A detailed examination of the application of psychoanalytic theory to marital, family and group systems. The examination of interpersonal relationships which are maladaptive and the change strategies and modalities utilized by the therapist.
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PSY 551 - Adv Seminar In Personnel Credits 3
This course will cover a variety of topics that are important to personnel management and counseling. These topics will include personnel policy formulation and implementation, the use of testing in the industrial setting, the purpose and structure of the interview, the development and implementation of employee assistance programs, etc. Student presentations and/or term papers will be required.
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PSY 552 - Employee Evaluation Tech Credits 3
This course will survey current techniques used in evaluating the training and performance of employees. Appraisal techniques such as employee rating scales, interpersonal ranking methods, and management by objectives will be discussed with particular emphasis on the motivation of employees.
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