Courses
PO 240 ARMIES AND ALLIES 3.0 Credit(s)
Topics include the causes of war, case studies of major wars, theories of instinctual aggression, psychological behavior, ethnicity, national interests, imperialism, economics, international systems, and other topics.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 242 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on the role of international organizations in coordinating relations between countries with specific reference to the United Nations. Impact of other international organizations on international relations including WTO, IMF, and EU is also examined. Course includes a trip to the United Nations.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 243 TERRORISM AND POLITICAL VIOLENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
Course explores both the history of armed political dissent and current forms of terrorism. Case studies range from the Irish Republican Army, Hamas, and African National Congress among others. Examines definitions of terrorism and methods employed by governments to suppress dissent. Balance between liberty and security during "war on terror" is also examined.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 244 AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines themes of American foreign policy. Topics include containment, deterrence, detente, changing bases of national power, foreign policy development, terrorism, narcocriminality, and environmental issues.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 299 SPECIAL TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 1.0-3.0 Credit(s)
Designates courses that may or may not become part of the department's regular offerings.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PS 201 RESEARCH DESIGN & ANALYSIS I 3.0 Credit(s)
Students are introduced to research design and analysis concepts within the field of psychology, including the scientific method, sampling, measurement, research designs, ethics, and quantitative analysis. Analysis will include the use of SPSS computer software, interpreting output, and writing up statistical results. Prerequisite: Take MA 131with minimum grade of C, P
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
PS 211 HUMAN SEXUALITY 3.0 Credit(s)
An in-depth analysis of issues relating to human sexuality including historical perspectives and their significance, research evaluation, gender identity, communication, sexual response and sexual dysfunction and its treatment, influence of media on sexuality, and how sexuality is a component of overall wellness and well-being. Prerequisite: Take PS-110
Offered: All Semesters All Years
PS 212 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the causes, symptoms, and treatment of mental disorders from biopsychosocial scientific perspectives. Prerequisite: PS 110
Offered: All Semesters All Years
PS 215 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores how people are affected by the persons around them. Topics include person perception, first impressions, interpersonal attraction, nonverbal communication, romantic love, prejudice, stereotyping, aggression, conformity, obedience, and environmental influences on behavior. Prerequisite: PS 110
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
PS 241 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores scientific perspectives on personality including trait, biological, Freudian, neo-Freudian, social learning, and humanistic. Prerequisite: PS-110
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
PS 251 LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the human growth and development across the lifespan. Emphasis is on major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Nursing & Health Science students only. Prerequisite: PS-110
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
PS 252 CHILD DEVELOPMENT PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
Traces development from conception through childhood, including basic concepts and theories as applied to psychological processes of perception, cognition, social interactions, affective, and moral development. Prerequisite: PS 110
Offered: All Semesters All Years
PS 256 CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
To develop an understanding of the psychological, social, and behavioral processes involved in consumer behavior, with a special emphasis on ethical issues and writing competently. Prerequisite: PS-110
Offered: All Semesters All Years
PS 260 CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
Cultural psychology focuses on the relationships between thought processes, behaviors, and cultures. The course explores the basic psychological functions that culture serves and investigates how cultural variables relate to topics such as cognition, emotion, personality, the self, interpersonal relationships, health and well-being, morality, and social and cultural conflict. Moreover, the course also seeks to connect theory and research on cultural psychology to real world social issues. Prerequisite: Take PS-110
Offered: All Semesters All Years
PS 272 ADOLESCENT & ADULT DEVELOPMENT 1.0 Credit(s)
Prerequisite: PS 110
Offered: As Needed Contact Department