Courses

PO 395 SEMINAR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE   3.0 Credit(s)
Advanced study of a particular theme or topic in a seminar setting.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

PO 399 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN POLI SCI   1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Guided study of a topic that goes beyond normal course offerings under the direction of a member of the Political Science faculty. Approval of the chair of the Political Science program required. By special arrangement.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PS 302 RESEARCH DESIGN & ANALYSIS II   4.0 Credit(s)
Students continue to learn how to do primary quantitative research in psychology and to apply basic statistical principles to data collected using the scientific method. Emphasis is on hypothesis testing in experimental and quasi-experimental designs, with special consideration given to the control of extraneous variables. Prerequisite: PS 201 GRADE OF C+ OR BETTER, P
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years

PS 331 PSYCHOMETRICS/ SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
Examines principles, theories, applications, and ethics of psychological tests used for clinical, educational, industrial, or legal purposes. Specific tests and issues unique to their use and abuse are presented. Prerequisite: Take PS-110
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

PS 351 BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE   3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the nervous system and the principles by which it is organized, processes information, and produces complex behaviors and cognitive processes.  Beginning with the neurophysiology of neurons, this course proceeds through synaptic transmission, neuropharmacology, hormonal regulation of behavior, the neural basis of sensory perception, biological rhythms/sleep, theories of emotion, learning and memory and consciousness. Prerequisite: Take PS-110 or BI-111
Offered: All Semesters All Years

PS 355 INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores theories and methods involved in application of the psychological principles in work settings. Emphasis is on understanding theory, research, learning methods and techniques used in practice. Prerequisite: Take PS-110
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

PS 382 HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
An historical survey of theoretical formulations and systems in psychology. Evaluates structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, psychoanalysis, and the humanistic and cognitive viewpoints. Prerequisite: Take PS-110
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

PS 396 PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP   4.0 Credit(s)
A culminating course which integrates theory and practice with supervised placement in agencies, schools, and/or institutions. Seminars focus on career assessment, personal growth, and work skills.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years

PS 397 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP   3.0-4.0 Credit(s)
Students conduct research under the supervision of a faculty member. Course may involve a review and discussion of relevant literature in a seminar format and/or data collection in a laboratory setting. Intended for students who are planning to go to graduate school in psychology.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years

PS 399 INDEPENDENT STUDY   1.0-6.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

SM 382 SPORT NEW MEDIA   3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the relationship between new media and the sport industry, including broadband, wireless, mobile technologies, sport websites, streaming video, audio, iTV, podcasting, e-commerce, and online marketing. Focus is on the relationship of new media to current trends in sport marketing, sponsorship, broadcasting, UGC, CRM, etc. Emphasizes developing critical new media-related skills, including webpage design.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years

SM 390 INTERNSHIP IN SPORT MANAGEMENT   3.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Students are directly involved in various dimensions of managing the sport enterprise. Emphasis is on the practical application of management and marketing principles and skills to a specific sport business. On-site sport management professionals supervise students.
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years

SO 372 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY   3.0 Credit(s)
This sociological theory course gives students an understanding of the works of the major classical theorists whose ideas played a central role in the development of sociological theory and introduces students to the dominant contemporary perspectives in social thought. Emphasis is on developing the students' knowledge of the range of thinking that exists concerning social issues and what the strengths and weaknesses of each position are, therefore enabling them to work within any point of view. A seminar format is used, requiring students to do assigned readings before a topic is discussed in class because it is through class discussions that ideas are analyzed, dissected, and critically assessed. A prerequisite to SO 384 Prerequisite: SO 110 and 3 credits 200 or 300 level SO courses
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

SO 398 SENIOR SEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
The capstone course in the Sociology major. Students write and defend a sociological thesis under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Prerequisite: Take SO-384
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

SO 399 INDEPENDENT STUDY   3.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Designed for students interested in advanced study or in pursuing areas within sociology for which no course is offered. By special arrangement.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years