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2021-2022 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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PSC 498 - Capstone Seminar in Political Science Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Capstone Study
Seminar / 3 hours per week
A culminating seminar in political science. Topics will vary, but may include public opinion, international environmental policy, comparative legal system, and the rules of war. This course is intended for advanced political science majors and fulfills the University Studies capstone requirement.
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PSC 499 - Thesis Credits 3
Independent Study / 3 hours per week
Undergraduate thesis under the supervision of a faculty member, by arrangement.
May be repeated for credit, up to a total of six credits.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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PSY PSY - Cognitive Health & Aging Credits 3
Seminar
Advanced seminar course addressing psychological aging, with an emphasis on developmental theories, and maintenance of cognitive health. Primary source readings will consider normative and pathological changes with age, the potential for interventions, and contributions from other systems of influence such as biology and neuroscience. Cross-listed with AGH AGH, PSY PSY
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PSY 101 - General Psychology Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Human Questions & Contexts
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A broad survey of principles underlying the systematic study of behavior. Using examples from basic research and applied settings, a variety of perspectives are explored, including findings associated with the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and social approaches.
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PSY 201 - Child Psychology Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101; Not open to Psychology Majors
A study of the child from both the developmental and experimental approaches. Topics that may be included are methodology in child research, heredity and environment controversy, intelligence, language and communication, learning in infancy and childhood, and motor, cognitive, perceptual, personality, and social development. This course meets the Massachusetts Office for Children requirement for day care center certification, OFC Category A, Child Growth and Development.
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PSY 202 - Abnormal Psychology Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101
Study of development and characteristics of behavior disorders. Topics to be considered include: cause of abnormal behavior, transient personality reaction to acute or special stress, psychoneurotic disorders, and therapeutic measures.
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PSY 204 - Social Psychology Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101; Not open to Psychology Majors
The study of experimental findings, theoretical and methodological issues in understanding the individual in a social context. Cross-listed with WGS 204
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PSY 205 - Statistics for Psychology Credits 4
Lecture / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: PSY 101 and PSY majors only
An introduction to analysis of quantitative data in psychology, including probability, descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, analysis of variance and data analysis by computer.
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PSY 215 - Adolescent Psychology Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101; Not open to Psychology Majors
A survey of theories of adolescent personality development, psychopathology and current issues in the field.
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PSY 220 - LifeSpan Human Development Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prereq: PSY 101
The nature of normative transitions across the life span. The course fosters an understanding of change from pre-conception through death. A study of the individual from both the developmental and experimental approaches allows for an understanding and appreciation of change across the lifespan. The domains of human development (physical, cognitive/intellectual, and social/emotional) are replicated for infancy/toddlerhood, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Topics that may be included are methodology in lifespan research, heredity and environment controversy, intelligence, language and communication, learning across the lifespan, as well as motor, cognitive, perceptual, personality, and social development. Cross-listed with AGH 220
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PSY 250 - Biological Bases of Behavior Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prereq: PSY 101 and PSY majors only
Introduction to the biological basis of behavior. Topics will include basic neuronal functioning and brain specialization, as well as the relation of other biological systems (e.g. sleep/wake cycles, circadian rhythms) to brain function and behavior.
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PSY 298 - Experience Program Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Practicum / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing, GPA 2.0 or greater. Permission of the instructor, department chair, and college dean.
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.
Credit / No Credit
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PSY 301 - Adulthood & Aging Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Psy 101; 201 or 215 or 220
A study of normative adult life transformations and crises within the context of cultural diversity and empowerment. Students will investigate culture, gender and ethnicity patterns. Topics include methodology; developmental theories of adulthood; physical and cognitive changes in adulthood; changing societal, familial, and occupational roles in adulthood; changes in personality and responses to stress in adult lives; and dying as the final stage of development. Cross-listed with AGH 301
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PSY 302 - Psychological Testing Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: PSY 101, 205; PSY majors only; Minimum Overall GPA of 2.75
An introduction to basic principles and techniques of psychological testing, and a study of the major types of tests.
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PSY 303 - Psychology of Learning Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: PSY 101, 205; PSY majors only; Minimum Overall GPA of 2.75
A survey of learning principles from simple conditioning to complex creative behavior.
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PSY 304 - Social Psychology for Majors Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisites: PSY 101 and PSY 205; PSY majors only
Note: Students should not take PSY 304 if they have already taken PSY 204.
Survey of the major topics and theories studied by social psychologists. Students will be introduced to ways in which social psychologists conduct research in the field. One of the major objectives of this course is to stimulate students to think about how social psychological research may provide answers to some of our everyday problems. Students will be required to read and critique original research studies. Some of the topics include research methods in social psychology, the self in a social world, social beliefs, behaviors and attitudes, genes, culture, and gender, conformity, persuasion, group influence, prejudice, aggression, attraction, altruism, conflict and peace making.
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PSY 308 - Cognitive Processes Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 205; PSY majors only;
A history of cognitive science as a discipline. Topics such as human learning, memory, perception, language, and attention are reviewed. Theories and research on mental processes underlying these behaviors and biological underpinnings and real-life application of these topics are studied.
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PSY 320 - Psychology of Perception Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 205; PSY majors only
An overview of research methods and results in the area of perception. Special emphasis on role of stimulus variables and attention on the perceptual constancies, color, size, form, and space perception.
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PSY 330 - Personality Theory Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: PSY 101
Study of personality structure and development through analysis of the theoretical contributions of major personologists.
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PSY 333 - Psychology in Sports Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 205, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396); PSY majors only
Investigates behavior in high-level competitive sports and noncompetitive sport activities. Study in the field, which has theoretical, applied and clinical aspects, focuses on athletes, coaches, teams, and spectators.
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PSY 360 - Introduction to Applied Behavioral Analysis Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisites: PSY 202 and PSY 220 (or PSY 201 or PSY 215). PSY majors only.
Introduction to applied behavioral analysis (ABA). Topics include basic principles of learning, ABA research methods and techniques, and application of ABA across a wide range of populations, settings, and behaviors.
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PSY 375 - Psych of Sex Differences Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 205, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396); PSY majors only
Development of sex differences, socialization practices, attitudes, values and role expectations which affect the self-concept and interpersonal relationships. This course is designed to stimulate discussion among men as well as women. Cross-listed with WGS 375
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PSY 376 - Autism: From Origins to Interventions Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 202/205/220
This course includes a review of the diagnoses, etiology, and treatment of individuals on the autism spectrum. This elective is for upper level psychology majors and related majors with the permission of the instructor.
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PSY 377 - Counseling I Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequiste: PSY 101, 202, Junior Standing, PSY majors only
Introduction to philosophies, theories and techniques of counseling, and demonstrations of various psychotherapeutic methods. This course is best taken in the spring of the junior year, so students have the option of taking PSY 407 and PSY 480 in sequence in the senior year.
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PSY 380 - Research Methods Lab in Developmental Psychology Credits 1Satisfies University Studies requirement: Learning through Engagement
Laboratory / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 202 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304 (or 204), 308
Fundamentals of research methodology in the appropriate cognate area of psychology. Skills needed for research project required for co-requisite Research Methods course will be covered. Topics may include statistics review, critique of relevant journal articles, APA format writing style, and tutorials on conducting and presenting research. This course is designed to supplement the required co-requisite Research Methods course in the Psychology curriculum.
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PSY 381 - Research Methods Lab in Social/Personality Psychology Credits 1Satisfies University Studies requirement: Learning through Engagement
Laboratory / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 202 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304 (or 204), 308
Fundamentals of research methodology in the appropriate cognate area of psychology. Skills needed for research project required for co-requisite Research Methods course will be covered. Topics may include statistics review, critique of relevant journal articles, APA format writing style, and tutorials on conducting and presenting research. This course is designed to supplement the required co-requisite Research Methods course in the Psychology curriculum.
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PSY 382 - Research Methods Lab in Cognitive Psychology Credits 1Satisfies University Studies requirement: Learning through Engagement
Laboratory / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 202 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304 (or 204), 308
Fundamentals of research methodology in the appropriate cognate area of psychology. Skills needed for research project required for co-requisite Research Methods course will be covered. Topics may include statistics review, critique of relevant journal articles, APA format writing style, and tutorials on conducting and presenting research. This course is designed to supplement the required co-requisite Research Methods course in the Psychology curriculum.
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PSY 383 - Research Methods Lab in Physiological Psychology Credits 1Satisfies University Studies requirement: Learning through Engagement
Laboratory / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 202 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304 (or 204), 308
Fundamentals of research methodology in the appropriate cognate area of psychology. Skills needed for research project required for co-requisite Research Methods course will be covered. Topics may include statistics review, critique of relevant journal articles, APA format writing style, and tutorials on conducting and presenting research. This course is designed to supplement the required co-requisite Research Methods course in the Psychology curriculum.
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PSY 384 - Research Methods Lab in Psychology of Perception Credits 1Satisfies University Studies requirement: Learning through Engagement
Laboratory / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Pre-reqs: PSY 101, 205, and one of the following 220, 304, 308, 250, 320; Psychology Majors Only; CoReq: PSY 394
Fundamentals of research methodology in the appropriate cognate area of psychology. Skills needed for research project required for co-requisite Research Methods course will be covered. Topics may include statistics review, critique of relevant journal articles, APA format writing style, and tutorials on conducting and presenting research. This course is designed to supplement the required co-requisite Research Methods course in the Psychology curriculum.
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PSY 385 - Research Methods Lab in Child Development Credits 1
Laboratory
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101. 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304 (or 204), 308. Corequisite: PSY 395
Fundamentals of research methodology in the appropriate cognate area of psychology. Skills needed for research project required for co-requisite Research Methods course will be covered. Topics may include statistics review, critique of relevant journal articles, APA format writing style, and tutorials on conducting and presenting research. This course is designed to supplement the required corequisite Research Methods course in the Psychology curriculum.
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PSY 386 - Research Methods Lab in Social Relationships Credits 1
Laboratory
Requirements: Prerequisites: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304 (or 204), 308. Corequisite: PSY 396
Fundamentals of research methodology in the appropriate cognate area of psychology. Skills needed for research project required for co-requisite Research Methods course will be covered. Topics may include statistics review, critique of relevant journal articles, APA format writing style, and tutorials on conducting and presenting research. This course is designed to supplement the required co-requisite Research Methods course in the Psychology curriculum.
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PSY 390 - Research Methods in Developmental Psychology Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Intermediate Writing
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 202 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304 (or 204), 308
Fundamentals of research methodology in psychological research including literature review, hypothesis generation, design, measurement, statistical analysis, ethics and APA format writing style. Emphasis on the selected cognate content area of developmental psychology.
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PSY 391 - Research Methods in Social/Personality Psychology Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Intermediate Writing
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 202 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304 (or 204), 308
Fundamentals of research methodology in psychological research including literature review, hypothesis generation, design, measurement, statistical analysis, ethics and APA format writing style. Emphasis on the selected cognate content areas of social and personality psychology.
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PSY 392 - Research Methods in Cognitive Psychology Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Intermediate Writing
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 202 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304 (or 204), 308
Fundamentals of research methodology in psychological research including literature review, hypothesis generation, design, measurement, statistical analysis, ethics and APA format writing style. Emphasis on the selected cognate content area of cognitive psychology.
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PSY 393 - Research Methods in Physiological Psychology Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Intermediate Writing
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 202 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304 (or 204), 308
Fundamentals of research methodology in psychological research including literature review, hypothesis generation, design, measurement, statistical analysis, ethics and APA format writing style. Emphasis on the selected cognate content areas of physiological psychology.
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PSY 394 - Research Methods in Psychology of Perception Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Intermediate Writing
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 205, 320; PSY Majors only. Corequisite: PSY 384
Fundamentals of research methodology in psychological research including literature review, hypothesis generation, design, measurement, statistical analysis, ethics and APA format writing style. Emphasis on the selected cognate content areas of perception psychology.
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PSY 395 - Research Methods in Child Development Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101. 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304 (or 204), 308. Corequisite: PSY 385
Fundamentals of research methodology in psychological research including literature review, hypothesis generation, design, measurement, statistical analysis, ethics and APA format writing style. Emphasis on the selected cognate content area of child development.
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PSY 396 - Research Methods in Social Relationships Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisites: PSY 101, 202,205,220 (or 201 or 215), 250,304 (or 204), 308. Corequisite: PSY 386
Fundamentals of research methodology in psychological research including literature review,
hypothesis generation, design, measurement, statistical analysis, ethics and APA format writing style. Emphasis on the selected cognate content area of social relationships.
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PSY 399 - Research Assistantship in Psychology Credits variable; 1.00 to 3.00
Research
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101 and PSY 205
Engaging actively in the research process. Students will get a chance to ear more advanced hands-on experience in the research process. Students interested in pursuing an independent study or honors thesis project would take this course as an intermediary step to developing their own research ideas. Supervised one-on-one with faculty.
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PSY 404 - History of Psychology Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 205, 210, PSY Majors Only;
A survey of the history of psychology within the context of the major theoretical systems developed within the field since the emergence of psychology as an experimental science.
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PSY 407 - Counseling II Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 377 (formerly PSY 406) and permission of instructor; PSY majors only; 3.0 GPA
Continuation of PSY 406, plus tape experiences and supervised practicum experiences.
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PSY 410 - Cognitive Health & Aging Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 301 or AGH 301
Advanced seminar course addressing psychological aging, with an emphasis on developmental theories, and maintenance of cognitive health. Primary source readings will consider normative and pathological changes with age, the potential for interventions, and contributions from other systems of influence such as biology and neuroscience. Cross-listed with AGH 410
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PSY 411 - Psychology and the Law Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: Psychology 101, 205, Research Methods (PSY 39x course), Psychology major in good standing (GPA 2.5+).
Introduction to psychology and the law covering the professional practice of forensic psychology; case law and legal standards; research, and case examples. Topics include ethics, criminal and civil competencies, the insanity defense, risk assessment, involuntary commitment, expert and eyewitness testimony, jury selection, child custody, juvenile justice, problem solving courts, treatment of offenders, restorative justice, and police psychology.
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PSY 416 - Seminar:Psychopathology Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101 & 205 and PSY 210 or 390 or 391 or 392 or 393; Psychology majors only; Minimum Overall GPA of 2.5
The nature of psychopathology as an evolving set of constructs rooted in a matrix of cultural, biological and behavioral variables. Using the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) criteria to define and order groupings of mental disorders, students study a broad range of issues relating to the diagnosis of psychopathological conditions.
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PSY 417 - Fieldwork Counseling Psychology Credits 3
Practicum / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 407 and permission of instructor, PSY majors only, 3.0 GPA
A practical one day a week assignment in a cooperating state or private mental health facility. Where permitted, students will participate in learning about counseling, interviewing, referral and some evaluation techniques. On-site and departmental supervision is required, with a detailed final report.
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PSY 418 - Behavior Modification Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequiste: PSY 101, 205, and 210 or one of the following 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396; Psychology Majors Only;
The course begins with a discussion of ethical standards relevant to the modification of human behavior. Psychodynamic theory is reprised to provide a contrasting theoretical perspective to the therapeutic uses of behavior modification techniques. Classical and operant conditioning procedures are reviewed.
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PSY 420 - Child Clinical Methods Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Capstone Study
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 205; and one content methods course (PSY 390, or 391, or 392, or 393, or 394 (or PSY 210) ); PSY majors only;
Broad overview of psychological services for children. Topics include Psychopathology, Psychotherapy and the mental health and social service networks for children. Special emphasis on empirically supported interventions. Requirements include an oral presentation.
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PSY 450 - Evolutionary Psychology Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304, 308, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396 or PSY 210): PSY majors only.Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304, 308, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396 or PSY 210): PSY majors only.
A critical examination of the claims and evidence of the evolution of human behavior. Topics include evolution of language, emotion, social behaviors, and mate selection. Students will learn to use the evidence to develop their own arguments about the validity of the arguments.
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PSY 451 - Child Clinical Methods Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Capstone Study
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 205; and one content methods course (PSY 390, or 391, or 392, or 393, or 394 (or PSY 210) ); PSY majors only;
Broad overview of psychological services for children. Topics include Psychopathology, Psychotherapy and the mental health and social service networks for children. Special emphasis on empirically supported interventions. Requirements include an oral presentation.
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PSY 452 - Health Psychology Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Capstone Study
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304, 308, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396 or PSY 210): PSY majors only.Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304, 308, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396 or PSY 210): PSY majors only.
Provides an overview of health psychology: the scientific study of behaviors and cognitive processes related to health states. It addresses the mind/body connection, the influence of social and physical environments on our health, cognitive processing of health information, health belief models and the link between personality traits and health. The interactions between these biological, psychological, and social influences on individuals’ health states are examined from an empirical perspective.
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PSY 453 - Young Adult Health Risk Behaviors Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304, 308, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396 or PSY 210): PSY majors only.Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304, 308, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396 or PSY 210): PSY majors only.
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. Cross-listed with PSY 530
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PSY 454 - Contemporary Development in the Self and New Media Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Capstone Study
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304, 308, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396 or PSY 210): PSY majors only.Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304, 308, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396 or PSY 210): PSY majors only.
Contemporary psychosocial developments in the self and community. Social and developmental psychological theories are critically examined and applied to evolving mechanisms of the self and others as a function of new media platforms. Topics include identity exploration, presentation, and actualization, self-disclosure, addiction, aggression and intimacy. An oral presentation is required.
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PSY 456 - Social Constructionism: How Psychology Develops and Understands Constructs of the Mind Credits 3
Seminar
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304, 308, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396 or PSY 210): PSY majors only.Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304, 308, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396 or PSY 210): PSY majors only.
Constructionist approach to social cognition. Students will explore what is meant by “a mind” from various psychological, biological/neuroscientific, and philosophical perspectives. Students will discuss how the mind is constructed from more basic physical “ingredients” within the context of other minds, and how ingredients may come together to produce socially-constructed categories. A research report and oral presentation are required.
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PSY 457 - Ethics in Psychological Science Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304, 308, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396 or PSY 210): PSY majors only.
Survey of major ethical concerns in psychology such as consent, race, power, coercion, animal research and privacy. Case studies that informed development of the APA ethics code, affect public opinion of psychology, and question the ethics of applying psychological research to society are discussed. The course considers new research dilemmas that have yet to be addressed within the APA code.
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PSY 458 - Affective Neuroscience Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304, 308, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396 or PSY 210): PSY majors only.Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304, 308, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396 or PSY 210): PSY majors only.
Neuroscience of emotions, including animal models of emotion, human research on emotional expression and experience, emotion and social neuroscience, and cognition and emotion interactions. This seminar will emphasize the development of reading, oral, and writing skills. This course satisfies the University Studies Cluster 5A requirement and the depth requirement for the psychology major.
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PSY 459 - Positive Psychology Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Capstone Study
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite:PSY 101 and PSY 205 and one of the following: 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, or 210
Survey of major topics, theories, and research findings in positive psychology. A major goal of this course is to stimulate students to explore the scientific aspects and practical implications of positive psychology. Students will be required to read, critique, and propose original research studies. Topics include positive emotions, positive traits, prosocial behaviors, and flourishing relationships. An oral presentation is required.
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PSY 460 - Psychology of Individual Differences Credits 3
Seminar
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304, 308, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396 or PSY 210): PSY majors only.Prerequisite: PSY 101, 202, 205, 220 (or 201 or 215), 250, 304, 308, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396 or PSY 210): PSY majors only.
Study of individual variation in abilities and traits, including those from cognitive, social, and clinical psychology, predicts behavior, performance, and learning. The seminar will emphasize the development of reading, oral, and writing skills.
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PSY 470 - Women’s Health Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101 & PSY 390 or PSY 391 or PSY 392 or PSY 393 or PSY 394 or PSY 395 or PSY 396
An exploration of women’s health from the perspectives of psychology and public health. The course includes review of the empirical literature in the biological, psychological, and social influences on women’s health and wellness. Epidemiology, causes, and approaches to treatment for women’s health issues are also covered.
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PSY 475 - Cognitive Health and Changes with Age Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 101, 205, and one content methods course (PSY 390/391/392/393/394/395/396); PSY majors only
Seminar on psychological aging, with an emphasis on developmental theories and maintenance of cognitive health. Primary source readings will consider normative and pathological changes with age, the potential for interventions, and contributions from other systems of influence such as biology and neuroscience. An oral presentation is required.
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PSY 477 - The World of the Psychopath Credits 3
Lecture
An overview of psychopathy as both a construct and ¿condition.¿ This course will examine the clinical and empirical literature on psychopathy. Students will analyze several real cases and give oral presentations.
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PSY 478 - Emotion Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Capstone Study
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequiste: PSY 101, 205, and 210 or one of the following 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396; Psychology Majors Only;
Broad overview of emotion topics including affective neuroscience, emotion and cognition, disorders of emotion, and emotional development. Requirements include an oral presentation.
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PSY 490 - Special Topic:Psychology Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 205; PSY majors only
Advanced seminar usually offered for one semester on a special topic. Check course schedule for special topics seminars. Examples of special topic courses recently offered include: Human-Computer Interaction, Psychopharmacology.
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PSY 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Students independently pursue an individual research project, under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
Graded
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PSY 498 - Honors Proposal Credits 4
Independent Study
Requirements: Prerequisite: Permission of department
The first course in the two-course honors thesis sequence. Students meet weekly with their thesis advisors on an individual basis and weekly as an honors seminar group. During the seminar the honors faculty discuss with the students the general issues of developing a thesis and during the individual meetings with the faculty advisor individual issue and problems are discussed. The goal of this course is to develop a thesis proposal and complete the preparation necessary to conduct the thesis project during the next semester. In addition, the students are required to present the proposal to a committee of their honors adviser and two other committee members to receive a grade, as well as to satisfy the oral requirement for the course. The optimal time to take this course is the spring of junior year, but it may also be taken in the fall of senior year.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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PSY 499 - Honors Research Credits 4
Independent Study
Requirements: Prerequisite: PSY 498
Continuation of PSY 498. The goal of this course is to conduct, analyze, and write up the research described in the thesis proposal. Students will meet regularly with their thesis advisors.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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REL 200 - Special Topics in Religious Studies Credits 3
Lecture
Offered as needed to introduce topics and themes in Religious Studies. The specific topic or theme is stated when the course is scheduled. May be repeated with change of content.
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REL 201 - Introduction to Religious Studies Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Nature of Global Society Nature of Global Society
Lecture
Introduction to the academic interdisciplinary study of religion, including the basic concepts and methodologies employed in understanding religion and interpreting religious beliefs, practices and artifacts. Topics covered may include historical and contemporary debates on religious issues, morality, the sacred and the profane and related themes. Cross-listed with PHL 201
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REL 296 - Directed Study Credits 3
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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REL 300 - Advanced Topics in Religious Studies Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Human Questions & Contexts
Lecture
Offered as needed to introduce historical and/or current topics or themes in Religious Studies, engaged at an advanced level. The specific topic is stated when the course is scheduled. May be repeated with change of content.
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REL 308 - Religion in Social and Cultural Context Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Examines the dynamic relationship between religion and social institutions, including family, community, and other social and cultural entities. Includes exploration of different religious traditions, religious theory and practice, and the relation between religious belief and historic and contemporary dimensions of race and ethnicity, gender, class, work and governance. Cross-listed with SOA 308
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REL 327 - Witchcraft, Magic & Religion Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: SOA 101 or SOA 111
Offers critical, cross-cultural and comparative perspectives on religion, magic and witchcraft and how people in different cultures conceive of the supernatural. Surveys how scholars have defined religion, symbol and myth and why some practices and beliefs come to be defined as “religions” while others are characterized as “myth”, “sorcery”, or “witchcraft”. Cross-listed with SOA 327, WGS 327
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REL 365 - Buddhism Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Semester course in Philosophy or permission of instructor
Basic Buddhist concepts, the historical origin and subsequent development of Buddhism, and Buddhist philosophy. This course will cover important Buddhist themes, such as the nature of suffering and happiness, Buddhist ethical principles, mindfulness and ignorance, dependent origination and impermanence, conventional and ultimate reality, the emptiness of persons, and karma, rebirth, and nirvana. Meditation may also be practiced. Cross-listed with PHL 365
Graded
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REL 393 - Western Man in the Cosmos I Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: Course not open to Freshmen
An historical examination of man’s interaction with nature. The course surveys that interaction from the prehistoric era to the Scientific Revolution in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Here the cosmos in understood in its broader meaning: it encompasses man’s immediate biological and geological environments, but special attention is placed upon the heavenly cosmos. Culturally, man’s understanding of that cosmos is expressed in a variety of ways-through myth, religion, and empirical evidence. A major theme of this course is the complex interplay between “religion” and “science” and how those terms have come to be defined. Cross-listed with HST 393
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REL 394 - Western Man in the Cosmos II Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: Course not open to Freshmen
An historical examination of the rise of science in the West from the high Middle Ages and the Scientific Revolution to the present, in its cultural and intellectual contexts. Here the “cosmos” is to be understood in its schemas of human thought. Central to this course is the theme of the complex interaction between science and religion. Cross-listed with HST 394
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REL 395 - World Religion&Spiritual Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Course not open to Freshmen
This course will examine the response of several world religions to the following issues: human origins, purpose (teleology), evil, “redemption” and the “future estate.” We will also examine how new religions often sprang from attempts to reform preexisting religious structure, necessitating a radical reinterpretation of the older religion’s doctrines and institutions. Cross-listed with HST 395
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REL 396 - Directed Study Credits 3
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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REL 397 - A History of Christianity to the Reformation Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: Course not open to Freshmen
An historical, cultural, and religious study of the emergence of Christianity from its Biblical and Jewish origins through its Greek and Roman influences to the time of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation. Cross-listed with HST 397
Graded
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REL 398 - Critical Study of the New Testament and Apocrypha Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Academic analysis of the New Testament and Christian apocrypha, Critical study of Christian literature utilizes various sociological and literary analysis methods to reveal a deeper historical context of this literature’s production. This is an academically focused course, so questions of personal faith or devotion will not be entertained, though community faith-based ideology and identity are topics that this class will cover. Cross-listed with HST 398
Graded
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REL 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
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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REL 496 - Directed Study Credits 3
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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SOA 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Nature of Global Society Nature of US Society
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A survey of the fundamental principles of sociology and the basic factors conditioning social behavior.
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SOA 102 - Social Problems Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A survey of various social problems in the contemporary world. Special emphasis is placed upon analysis of social problems in American society.
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SOA 111 - Intro Cultural Anthro Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Nature of Global Society Nature of US Society
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An introduction to the basic concepts of social and cultural anthropology. Readings emphasize the comparative study of societies at different levels of socio-cultural integration and from different areas of the world. This may include a brief introduction to physical anthropology and archaeology.
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SOA 150 - Readings Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Directed readings and analysis in selected topics. Cross-listed with CJS 150
Graded
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SOA 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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SOA 200 - Introduction to Sociological Thought Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: SOA 101 or SOA 111 or SOA 113
An introduction to the enterprise of sociological theory. As such, it attempts to introduce students to the questions, problems, and intellectual tasks of theorizing about society and our social lives as well as to expose students to some of the most important competing ways in which previous social theorists have gone about this task. Cross-listed with ANT 200
Graded
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SOA 211 - Thinking through Writing in Sociology and Anthropology Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Intermediate Writing Intermediate Writing
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: SOA 101 or SOA 111 or SOA 113;Corequisite: Majors Only; Non majors with instructor permission only
Introduction to discipline-specific forms of argumentation through the in-depth exploration of questions about the social and cultural world. Specific topics will vary from course to course, but all sections focus on the development of students’ informational literacy, writing, and analytic skills relevant to sociological and anthropological inquiry. This course is required for Sociology/Anthropology majors and may be taken before or concurrently with SOC 200. It meets the University Studies Intermediate Writing Requirement. Cross-listed with ANT 211
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SOA 230 - Digging for Justice: Archaeology and Inequality Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: 15 credits completed
Critical examination of methods, theories, of archaeology, use of archaeology to validate political, social, economic systems that institute inequality and injustice. Begin with hands on field training, then look at how archaeologists approach larger question (e.g. origins of inequality, gender roles, race and ethnicty), and in particular how archaeology has disempowered American Indians. Lastly we consider the promise of collaborative archaeology that breaks from such traditional
asymmetrical power relations. Cross-listed with CJS 230
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SOA 250 - Readings Credits 3
Lecture
Directed readings and analysis in selected topics. Cross-listed with CJS 250
Graded
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SOA 261 - Introduction to Method and Theory in Archaeology Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An introduction to the concepts and analytic approaches archaeologists use to discover and interpret the human past. Students explore the methods of archaeological practice, as well as how archaeologists recognize and interpret patterns in the material evidence from human past.
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SOA 296 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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SOA 298 - Experience Program Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Practicum / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing, GPA 2.0 or greater. Permission of the instructor, department chair, and college dean.
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.
Credit / No Credit
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SOA 300 - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Identity Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Standing or permission of instructor
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual identity, history and culture, sexual roles, homophobia, heterosexism, the gay liberation movement and cross-cultural experiences will be examined. Family, health, religious, economic, racial, political and legal issues will be explored. Cross-listed with WGS 301
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SOA 301 - Work and Society Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing
The analysis of work in modern society, and how, historically, labor/management relations have shaped our lives. Cross-listed with ANT 301, LST 301
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SOA 302 - Sociology of Art Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: SOA 101 or SOA 111 or SOA 113 or History of Art or permission of instructor
The relationship between society and art and artists. Cross-listed with ANT 302
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SOA 303 - War and Culture Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: SOA 101 or SOA 111 or SOA 113
War and military life through history as shaped by different societies and cultures. The course will analyze important battles and wars to consider the interrelationship of culture, human nature, and the experience of war on combatants. It will explore the moral issues raised by warfare, and war’s effect on civilians. Cross-cultural comparisons will ask why some military forces prevail over others.
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SOA 305 - Political Sociology Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: SOA 101 or SOA 111 or PSC 101 or 102
Sociological perspectives on the study of power relationships, political communities, political processes, and institutions. The course addresses questions like, Who controls America’s institutions? What are the rights and powers of ordinary citizens? How are decisions made about war and peace? About the distribution of resources? What is the relationship between political, economic, and ideological power? Cross-listed with ANT 305, SOC 305
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SOA 307 - The Ideal Society and the State Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: SOA 101 or SOA 111 or SOA 113 or PSC 101
What is an ideal society like? Explores from an anthropological perspective different political systems in an attempt to answer the following questions: 1) Are there just societies? 2) Why search for Utopia and what is the significance of utopian thinking?) Where is the focus of political power and how does it change? 4) How do state societies evolve? 5) What is a nation? Cross-listed with ANT 307
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SOA 308 - Religion in Social and Cultural Context Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: SOA 101 OR SOA 111 OR SOA 113; OR permission of the instructor
Examines the dynamic relationship between religion and social institutions, including family, community, and other social and cultural entities. Includes exploration of different religious traditions, religious theory and practice, and the relation between religious belief and historic and contemporary dimensions of race and ethnicity, gender, class, work and governance. Cross-listed with REL 308
Graded
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SOA 310 - Social Movements Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: SOA 101 or permission of instructor
A sociological analysis of the origin and development of social movements with an emphasis on detailed study of particular social movements. Cross-listed with ANT 310, BLS 310
Graded
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