Course Descriptions

SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY (SOC)
General Anthropology (SOC 1001)
What have humans and their ancestors been doing the last five million years? What did we look like and how did we act 4 million years ago, 1 million years ago, and 20,000 years ago? Did our minds evolve, as well as our bodies? How do we know? Did different “races” of humans evolve? When was the “creative explosion” that turned our species into religious, symbolic artists? How and when did we spread around the world? What have been the consequences of farming and congregating in cities? What are some of the issues facing contemporary indigenous people? This course will draw on evolutionary theory, paleoanthropology, archaeology, linguistics and cultural anthropology to explore and answer these questions. 3 credits.

Cultural Anthropology (SOC 1002)
Humans are cultural creatures, and in this course we will take a broad yet integrative view of how humans shape, and are shaped by, the social and cultural systems they inhabit. We will first use anthropological perspectives to explore the culture concept, a brief history of cultural anthropology, language and culture, and the cultural construction of race. We will then examine the cross-cultural variety of types of subsistence, kinship, marriage and households, and gender roles. The second half of the course employs a more psychological or cognitive perspective to examine how culture helps form meaningful identities, memories, symbols, rituals, and senses of place. 3 credits.

Social Problems (SOC 1003)
This course covers sociological theory and research about pressing difficulties in contemporary American society, including: poverty, crime, political abuse, and economic elites. 3 credits.

Introduction to Sociology (SOC 1011)
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the place sociology fills among the social sciences; its areas of concern, limitations, and methodology. The student is introduced to the sociological way of looking at human experiences. 3 credits.

Leadership & Group Dynamics SOC/REC 1032
This course provides knowledge of group dynamics and an understanding of leadership for recreation programs. It examines the history and theory of the leader's role in leisure settings. Specific aspects of leadership include: group management, activity leadership, communication, participant behavior, meeting specials needs, use of resources/ the natural environment, and professionalism. Activities are used to develop leadership abilities. A lab component of this class will give students hands-on experience planning and delivering recreation programs. 3 credits.

American Minorities (SOC 2001)
This course acquaints the student with the social processes underlying the interaction of racial and ethnic minority groups in contemporary society. Special attention is given to several prominent minority groups in contemporary society. 3 credits.

Independent Study in Sociology I (SOC 2003)
In this course, students conduct independent reading, research, or other projects under the supervision of a faculty mentor. They must complete the Independent Study application before registering. Independent studies are necessarily subject to availability of a faculty mentor. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. 3-4 credits.

Women's Studies (SOC/WST 2005)
Women’s Studies uses an interdisciplinary approach to examining the experiences of women and their place in society. The course explores the meaning of sex and gender, gender role socialization, issues regarding women’s role and treatment in society, and the consequences for women. 3 credits.

Social Stratification (SOC 2007)
This course studies differentiation and ranking within societies. The theories of social stratification and the social processes by which inequality comes to be seen as legitimate, natural, or desirable will also be covered. 3 credits.

Women Across Cultures (SOC/WST 2013)
This course focuses on the status of women in various cultures, their needs and problems, priorities and potential. Different perspectives applicable to women’s lives and experiences are covered. Special emphasis is given to women in non-Western societies. 3 credits.

Special Topics in Sociology/Anthropology (SOC 2015)
This course will be offered upon sufficient demand provided an instructor is available. The topics covered will vary according to the preferences of students and instructor. This course will satisfy the requirement of course electives within the Division at the 2000 level. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Marriage & the Family (SOC 2023)
This course acquaints the student with basic family concepts, their origins and impact on contemporary American society. Consideration is also given to dating, courtship, marriage, alternative lifestyles, and the future of the family. 3 credits.

Practicum I (SOC/PSY 3000)
This course involves 60 hours of participation and observation in an off-campus institutional setting under close faculty supervision. Students will record observations in a daily journal, will conduct a project related to their work at the institution and will write a formal paper describing their work and the institution. Students meet on a regular basis with faculty for guidance and ongoing assessment. Final evaluation by the faculty advisor will include an evaluation by the student’s on-site supervisor. 3 credits.

Human Ecology (SOC 3001)
This course draws strongly on anthropology and ecology, as well as a variety of other disciplines, in order to study humans and human societies from
ecological perspectives. We will examine both the benefits and difficulties associated with the application of ecological concepts to humans. Topics include human adaptation; continuity and change in human ecosystems; human epidemiology and infectious disease; and the role of symbolic cognition, politics and power, and globalization as they affect human ecosystems. 3 credits.

Social Theory (SOC 3002)
This course will cover the classical theorists, including Weber, Marx, Durkheim, Simmel, Cooley, and others. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Independent Study in Sociology/Anthropology II (SOC 3003)
In this course, students conduct independent reading, research, or other projects under the supervision of a faculty mentor. They must complete the Independent Study application form before registering. Independent studies are necessarily subject to availability of a faculty mentor. Prerequisite: Junior standing. 3-4 credits.

Cultural Dimensions of Globalization (SOC 3009)
Globalization is one of the most significant developments in recent world history. It is currently restructuring global economies and cultures, reconfiguring personal identities, impacting the earth’s environments, and challenging our very ideas and theories about how the world works. How ironic, then, that there is very little consensus about what “globalization” is and what exactly is happening. Proceeding on the assumption that a variety of complementary perspectives will best enable us to understand the complexities of globalization, this course is designed to raise, and answer, a set of fundamental questions. We will consider, for instance, definitions of globalization, its historical roots, the role of capitalism, effects upon the environment and human health, and cultural issues and theories like cultural imperialism, identity and hybridity, hegemony and resistance, and commodity chain analysis. At the same time, however, we will also be using cultural anthropology in order to focus on how these broad trends and issues affect real people living real lives in local communities throughout the world. 3 credits.

Social Research I (SOC 3010/PSY 3011)
This course provides an introduction to research design, measurement, and analysis including: survey and observational designs, operational definitions, reliability, validity, sampling, sampling distributions and confidence intervals, statistics of central tendency and variability, uses of the normal distribution and interpretation of other statistical distributions such as t, c2, and r. Basic elements of hypothesis testing will be studied. Students will use SPSS to analyze data sets and learn to present and interpret data in graphic form. Prerequisite: Level 3 or ELA math course, junior standing or permission of instructor. 4 credits.

Anthropology of Contemporary China (SOC 3011)
China is currently experiencing fascinating and complex changes. A socialist economy is transforming into a largely capitalistic one, affecting all levels of Chinese society. At the same time, deep cultural traditions and values are increasingly interacting with global forces in ways that are transforming peoples’ lives. In this course, we will therefore use the lens of cultural anthropology to examine how social and economic forces are effecting peoples’ everyday lives, including wealth and class, family and work life, internal migration, religious practice, gender roles and sexuality, national and ethnic identity, environmental issues, and ideologies of development and modernization. Students are expected to contribute actively through discussion, writing, and at least one presentation. 3 credits.

Social Research II (SOC 3012/PSY 3014)
The second course in a two semester sequence, this course provides opportunities for student generated research projects which involve significant library research, the collection of data, and the production of a journal style paper in APA format. Experimentation, content analysis, and research ethics will be studied. Students will gain experience in the analysis of multivariate problems using correlation, regression, and analysis of variance with post hoc determinations. Students will use SPSS to analyze data sets and present summaries in graphic form. Prerequisite: SOC 3010 Social Research I. 4 credits.

Third World Developments (SOC 3013)
This course examines recent international events with an emphasis upon Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. It includes a contrast among Russian, Chinese, and Latin American communism as well as a contrast between Japanese and American capitalism. Prerequisite: Two courses within the Department or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

Special Topics in Sociology/Anthropology (SOC 3015)
This course will be offered upon sufficient demand provided an instructor is available. The topics covered will vary according to the preferences of students and instructor. This course will satisfy the requirement of course electives within the Division at the 3000 level. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Asian Art (ART/SOC 3016)
The course represents an overview, across the ages, of how various oriental religions and cultures transformed their artistic impulses into distinctive forms of aesthetic expression. The course will explore not only painting, but also sculpture, architecture, and everyday (antique) objects. Historical, sociological, and anthropological insights will be applied to interpret common and divergent styles of art. Prerequisites: at least one course in Sociology/Anthropology, Art, or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

Social/Psychological Dimensions of Leisure (SOC/REC 3021)
This course primarily examines the significance of play, recreation, and leisure throughout the life cycle relative to the individual’s attitudes, values, behaviors, and use of resources. Theories of social psychology pertinent to individuals in the recreation field are explored through the examination of applicable leisure practices and research. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

Social Psychology (SOC/PSY 3023)
An examination of individual and group responses to social influence. Emphasis is on major theories, research methods, and current research topics in social psychology. This course may also be taken as Psychology 3023. Prerequisites: Two 2000 level electives within the department or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Ethnographic Field Methods (SOC 3025)
This is a hands-on methodology course for students interested in conducting ethnographic fieldwork, or the first-hand study of people in their everyday, cultural settings. We will explore critically the purposes, issues, ethics, and techniques of ethnographic fieldwork methodology through readings on fieldwork methods and by “doing ethnography.” Students will learn about research design, gathering data, analyzing data, and how to write up their conclusions. Throughout the course students will conduct a series of fieldwork exercises as they work toward completion of a longer, final ethnography. 3 credits.

Criminology (SOC 3032)
This course deals with the various aspects of crime and delinquency as well as the American criminal justice system. It will attempt to explain why people commit crimes, why society formulates laws, and how law breakers are dealt with. Some alternate solutions to the problems of crime will be considered. Prerequisite: one course in sociology/anthropology or ELA 1023 Contemporary Social Issues or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Independent Research I (SOC/PSY 3063)
With the assistance and advice of a faculty mentor, the student will investigate a topic or issue of particular interest using one of the methods in social research: e.g., survey, content analysis, experiment. The results of the research will be presented in a formal paper in the style of a journal article. Prerequisite: PSY 3014/ SOC 3012 or SOC 3025 and permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

Practicum II (SOC 4000/PSY 4010)
This course involves 60 hours of participation and observation in an off -campus institutional setting under close faculty supervision. Students will record observations in a daily journal, conduct a project related to their work at the institution and write a formal paper describing their work and the institution. Students meet on a regular basis with faculty for guidance and on-going assessment. Final evaluation by faculty advisor will include an evaluation by the student’s on-site supervisor. Prior to registration for this course, the student must fill out an application form and obtain the permission of a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Independent Research II (SOC/PSY 4003)
With the assistance and advice of a faculty mentor, the student will investigate a topic or issue of particular interest using one of the methods in social research: e.g., survey, content analysis, and experiment. The results of the research will be presented in a formal paper in the style of a journal article. Prerequisite: PSY 3014/ SOC 3012 or SOC 3025 and permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

Senior Seminar (SOC 4013/PSY 4021)
This course provides an opportunity for in-depth study, analysis, and discussion of issues in sociology and anthropology which are of special interest to students and faculty. It may be taken more than once for credit as the topic changes each year. It may also be taken by non-majors only with permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

Special Topics in Sociology/Anthropology (SOC 4015)
This course will be offered upon sufficient demand provided an instructor is available. The topics covered will vary according to the preferences of students and instructor. This course will satisfy the requirement of course electives within the Division at the 4000 level. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 3 credits.

WOMEN'S STUDIES (WST)
Women's Studies (WST/SOC 2005)
Women’s Studies uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine the experiences of women and their place in society. The course explores the meaning of sex and gender, gender role socialization, issues regarding women’s role and treatment in society, and the consequences for women. 3 credits.

Women Across Cultures (WST/SOC 2013)
This course focuses on the status of women in various cultures, their needs and problems, priorities and potential. Different perspectives applicable to women’s lives and experiences are covered. Special emphasis is given to women in non-Western societies. 3 credits.

Special Topics in Women's Studies (WST 3015)
Instructors and students delve into a specific topic related to women in this course. It is intended to further students' knowledge and understanding about the female experience and the place of women in the world. It is open to all areas of inquiry and will be offered as often as demand and conditions prevail. 3 credits.

Independent Study in Women's Studies (WST 4000)
Under the supervision of a faculty mentor and of a second faculty reader, a student will carry out an independent and original project inspired by earlier course work completed in Women’s Studies. The project itself may take the form of a research paper, exhibit, or presentation to the College community. The development of the project will be documented in a second paper. Prerequisites: WST 2005 Women’s Studies; registered as a Women’s Studies minor; completion of at least 2 of the 4 elective courses required as part of the minor; Junior or Senior status. 3 credits.

Psychology & Gender (WST/PSY 3022)
This course will facilitate an examination of gender as it exists in our lives, as a cultural construct having profound psycho-social implications and as an object of theoretical discourse. By means of a close study of primary texts, attention will be given to historical transformations of concepts of gender in psychology since Freud.. Prerequisites: PSY 1042 Human Development I or PSY 2042 Human Development II, PSY 3034 Theories of Personality and Junior standing. 3 credits.

HISTORY (HIS)
Freshman Seminar (HIS 1000)

United States History to 1877 (HIS 1021)
This course concentrates on some of the major social and political events in the history of the American people from colonization through Reconstruction. Political developments emphasized are the growth of constitutionalism and the establishment of political parties. Social themes treated include the idealism and reformism of early 19th century America and the question of slavery as a social institution. 3 credits.

United States History Since 1877 (HIS 1022)
This course concentrates on some of the major social and political events in the history of the American people, covering the period from the end of Reconstruction through World War II. Some themes emphasized are economic growth and the rise of America as a world power. The dominant social theme examined is the transition from the values and attitudes of an agricultural society to those of an urban, industrial society. 3 credits.

World History & the Environment (HIS/ELA 1057)
This course examines the relationship between human history and the environment. We will examine how the environment has affected human societies, how the development of human civilization has impacted the environment, and how human attitudes towards the environment have formed and changed over time. 3 credits.

American Views of the Environment to 1945 (HIS/ELA 1058)
This course focuses on the history of the American environment and the ways in which different cultural groups have perceived, used, managed, and conserved it from colonial times to World War Two. 3 credits.

American Views of the Environment since 1945 (HIS/ELA 1059)
This course traces the history of the environmental movement and public policy from the end of World War II to the present. It will provide the essential background to the study of environmental movements and environmental public policy. 3 credits.

Special Topics in History (HIS 2000)
Offered periodically as faculty are available. The course will provide an opportunity to study themes spanning a broad period of time. Some examples follow: the concept of self-made man in 19th century America, revolution and social change in the less developed countries of Asia in the 20th century, anti-Semitism in 19th century Europe, and Freud and psychohistory in the 20th century. Prerequisite: This course is addressed to Sophomores and Juniors. 3 credits.

Mass Culture in Modern America (HIS 2015)
Working in the 1920s historians began to notice that a new cultural phenomenon had arisen in America: a mass culture built around such things as radio, movies, consumer products, sports, journalism, and other forms of cultural expression had come to occupy a central place in the lives of millions. This mass culture was displacing the authority of the high culture and giving shape to millions of human lives. This course traces the development of this mass culture in late nineteenth and early 20th century America and charts its progress through the 20th century. 3 credits.

The United States & the Vietnam War (HIS 2016)
This course is an examination of the American phase of the Indochina war. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the American motives for engagement in Vietnam, the controversy in the United States over the war, and the eventual American withdrawal. Students will also be familiarized with the Vietnamese view of the American effort. 3 credits.

Special Topics in History (HIS 3000)
Compelling personalities, themes, developments, or events form the focus of this course. The particular characters, events, etc. will change each time the course is offered. Examples of topics are the following: Napoleon, Hitler and Stalin, riots and popular protest, witchcraft in Europe and America in the 17th century, the origins of World War II, American attitudes toward technology in the 20th century, etc. Prerequisite: This course is addressed to Juniors and Seniors. 3 credits.

Renaissance to Enlightenment Europe (HIS 3008)
Through a study of the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Age of Reason, this course will focus on the transition to modern society in Western Europe. Through the study of historical documents, particular attention will be paid to the thought and culture of these periods. We will examine the development of the modern world and will explore how the nature of the state and its relationship to the individual was redefined through the conflicting ideologies and developments of this period. Prerequisite: None, but recommend HIS/ELA 1057 World History and the Environment. 3 credits.

The Civil War & Reconstruction (HIS 3009)
This course will concentrate on three episodes in American history: the sectional crisis 1820-1860, the Civil war 1861-18-65, and the Reconstruction 1865-1877. Special emphasis will be placed on the causes of the crisis and war, and students will examine many historical interpretations of the crisis and war. The Reconstruction will be examined both factually and historiographically. 3 credits.

America in Depression & War: 1921-1945 (HIS 3012)
The Ku Klux Klan, high prosperity, economic depression, and world war provide the backdrop for this view of American society in an era of crises. The historiography of the Great Crash, past and present views of the New Deal and America’s flowering as a world power are the primary foci of this course. Prerequisite: HIS 1022 United States History Since 1877 strongly recommended. 3 credits.

The American West (HIS 3014)
No other region has had as powerful a hold on the popular imagination as the American West. For more than a century, writers, scholars, artists, and politicians have looked on the West as the locale of the nation’s epic tale, the place where all those things they wished to celebrate about America were forged– democracy, individualism, self-reliance. This course will sort reality from myth by focusing on the diversity of peoples who have inhabited the regions and on them any ways in which they have interacted with each other and the land. Prerequisite: None, but recommend HIS 1021 United States to 1877, HIS 1022 United States Since 1877. 3 credits.

History of Education (HIS/EDU 3015)
Aristotle said that the central task of government is to look after the education of youth. This course examines the ways in which the peoples of the United States have wrestled with that dictum since passing the first education law in 1647. Readings will change from semester to semester depending upon whether the central focus is curriculum –what should be taught to whom, how, and why; or the development and evolution of the public school system. Students will gain a critical understanding of the forces that created the public school in its current form and the tensions which underlie current policy issues. Meets the foundations requirement for all education programs. 3 credits.

America Since 1960 (HIS 3023)
This course is an examination of recent US history. It will examine such themes as the Cold War, the Kennedy years, the Great Society, the upheaval of the 1960s, the Reagan Revolution, and the problems of the 1990s. Student will gain a sound historical background to contemporary American Life. 3 credits.

History of Modern China (HIS 3025)
This course will trace the history of China from the late 19th century to the present. It will focus on the changes brought to Chinese life by the European intrusions and the Chinese revolutions of the 20th century. Special attention will be placed on understanding the emergence of the People’s Republic of China: its evolution from a Maoist state into the pragmatic nation of Deng Xiao Ping. 3 credits.

Revolutionary Europe (HIS 3028)
This course will examine the long nineteenth century (1789 to 1914) and the impact of the dual revolutions: the 1789 French Revolution and the British Industrial Revolution. We will focus on such topics as: the French Revolution and democratization; Industrialization, class society and gender ideology; political and economic ideologies; science versus romanticism; nationalism and the rise of the nation-state; the New Imperialism and colonial wars; and the build up to the First World War. We will also examine how ideas regarding the individual’s relationship to society and the state were redefined through the conflicting philosophical and political ideologies of the period. Prerequisite: None, but recommend HIS/ELA 1057 World History and the Environment. 3 credits.

World Wars to a Unified Europe (HIS 3029)
This course will explore European history from the start of the First World War to the end of the 20th century. Topics explored will include: the impact of the two World Wars on society, economy and politics in Europe; the Great Depression; European Union; Decolonization; the Cold War; and globalization. We will also examine how ideas regarding the individual’s relationship to society and the state were redefined through the conflicting philosophical and political ideologies of the period. Prerequisite: None, but recommend HIS/ELA 1057 World History and the Environment. 3 credits.

Topics in European & World History (HIS 3031)
This course focuses on a specific theme, society or event in European or World history. May be taken more than once when a different subtitle is offered. Examples of topics include: Celtic Europe, the witch hunt in Europe, British and Irish history, Nations and Nationalism, and Modern India. 3 credits.

Imperialism, Science, & the Natural World (HIS 3032)
This course will focus on imperialism and the imperial agendas of the European powers with respect to the “commons” of the world. We will explore economic and cultural imperialism as it was manifested in the colonial sciences of natural resource management. We will examine a number of interrelated topics—theories of imperialism and its relationship with industrial capitalism; the historical context of mid-to-late 19th c. imperialism; environmental history and conservation; imperial science and applied technologies; expertise, control and racist ideologies; forests and forest management; hunting and game preservation; and shifting cultivation and soil erosion. Our goals will be to comparatively explore the agendas of the colonial states and of agencies therein; examine the environmental justice implications of colonial policies; explore the roots of today’s current globalized economic system; and seek to understand the nature of European hostility to indigenous cultures. 3 credits.

Politics & Political Parties in America History (HIS 3047)
This course will examine national politics in the United States with a focus on the emergence, development and evolution of the national party systems. Students will explore national politics from the Federalists through the Democrat-Republican era of the past century including the major parties and such groups as Greenbackers, Populists, Free Soilers, and Dixiecrats. Attention will focus on the presidents as well as the political parties that produced them. Prerequisite: None, but recommend HIS 1021 United States History to 1877, HIS 1022 United States History since 1877. 3 credits.

Seminar (HIS 4001)
This course is a capstone course for those majoring or minoring in history. It focuses on historiography, research methods, and historical writing. Students will be expected to produce a seminar paper and take that paper through graded stages of proposal, peer review of proposal, oral presentation, and finished work. Students will also be required to address historiographical questions and familiarize themselves with the tools, methods, and products of the professional historian. Prerequisite: Senior history majors or minors only. 3 credits.

Honors Thesis Seminar (HIS 4002)
This course is a continuation of senior seminar for those majoring in history who have been invited to enter the history departmental honors program. During this course students will prepare and complete a history honors thesis in consultation with their thesis advisor. 3 credits.

Directed Study in History (HIS 4003)
This course involves individualized study with a member of the department. The projects must involve selected readings and writings or a major research essay. While the course is largely aimed at majors, the course may be taken by non-majors with permission. Prerequisite: Junior level majors or Junior standing and permission. 3 credits.

Internship in History (HIS 4053)
This course will include supervised work in a history related career activity under the supervision of a professional in that career, regular consultation with a member of the history department who will act as the internship advisor, and production of an internship written project to be presented in fulfillment of the requirements of the course. The supervisor will verify that a minimum of 90 hours was spent in the work experience. The department will make every effort to assist students in locating a placement but is not responsible to provide a placement. 3 credits.

PSYCHOLOGY (PSY)
Introduction to Psychology (PSY 1003)
General introduction to psychology as the science of mind and behavior. Covers topics including physiological bases of behavior, learning, memory, psychoanalysis, and social influence. Social problems and case examples related to these issues are discussed. 3 credits.

Independent Study in Psychology I (PSY 2003)
This course will consist of one-on-one independent study projects sponsored by an instructor. Applications for independent study must be submitted by the student and approved by the Department Chair. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing. 3-4 credits.

Special Topics in Psychology (PSY 2015)
This course will be offered upon sufficient demand provided an instructor is available. Topics covered will vary according to the preferences of students and instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Developmental Psychology & The Exceptional Child (PSY/EDU 2017)
This course begins by exploring the personal, social, and intellectual development of children as they progress from infancy through adolescence. An understanding of these issues provides grounding and contextualization when examining the exceptional child. How the exceptional child differs from peers and how these differences impact the classroom, community, and the family are explored. Current practices, issues, and future directions are discussed in light of these topics. This course will replace Human Development I and Survey of the Exceptional Child in the elementary education curriculum. 3 credits.

Human Development I: Infancy through Pre-Adolescence (PSY 2041)
An introduction to the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and personality development of the child from the pre-natal through pre-adolescent periods with a focus on major theoretical perspectives and current research in the field. Prerequisite: PSY 1003 Intro to Psychology or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Human Development II: Adolescence through Later Adulthood (PSY 2042)
Major theoretical perspectives, current psychological research, and literary works will form the basis for a study of the developing, growing, maturing human individual. Special emphasis will be placed on human potential for full actualization. Prerequisites: PSY 1003 Intro to Psychology or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Positive Psychology (PSY 2057)
Positive Psychology deals with an area of psychology which is concerned with human potential, resilience and the prevention of disorders. The course will examine current research in the area as well as the history of the way psychology has progressed from dealing almost exclusively with the disease model to a current emphasis on wellness. Prerequisites: PSY 1003 Intro to Psychology, or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Biological Bases of Behavior (PSY 2063)
An introduction to the relationships between physiological processes and behavior, this course presumes no prior knowledge of biology on the part of the student. Beginning with a basic exposition of the nervous system, the hormonal system and evolution, the course considers the effects of psychoactive drugs, the processing of information by the nervous system, and the interaction of biological and environmental factors which determine social organization, sexual behavior, and aggression. Prerequisite: PSY 1003 Intro to Psychology or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Practicum I (PSY/SOC 3000)
This course involves 60 hours of participation and observation in an off-campus institutional setting under close faculty supervision. Students will record observations in a daily journal, will conduct a project related to their work at the institution and will write a formal paper describing their work and the institution. Students meet on a regular basis with faculty for guidance and ongoing assessment. Final evaluation by the faculty advisor will include an evaluation by the student’s on-site supervisor. 3 credits.

Independent Study in Psychology II (PSY 3003)
This course will consist of one-on-one independent study projects sponsored by an instructor. Applications for independent study must be submitted by the student and approved by the Department Chair. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing. 3-4 credits.

Psychopharmacology (PSY 3009)
This course will cover all major classes of drugs that humans consume and abuse. We will focus on the effects of these substances on our bodies and explore the influence of both set and setting as determinants of drug action. Issues of treatment and prevention of abuse will also be discussed. Overall, we will encounter the complexities of human drug consumption on biological, psychological, and social levels. Prerequisite: 2063 Biological Bases of Behavior. 3 credits.

Social Research I (PSY 3011/ SOC 3010)
This course provides an introduction to research design, measurement, and analysis including: survey and observational designs, operational definitions, reliability, validity, sampling, sampling distributions and confidence intervals, statistics of central tendency and variability, uses of the normal distribution and interpretation of other statistical distributions such as t, c2, and r. Basic elements of hypothesis testing will be studied. Students will use SPSS to analyze data sets and learn to present and interpret data in graphic form. Prerequisite: Level 3 or ELA math course, junior standing or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Perception (PSY 3012)
This course will focus on the human visual system and the phenomena of consciousness such as the perception of color, depth, objects, and motion. We will study the neural correlates as well as the theories of visual perception. We will relate our study to every-day experience and to clinical disorders. Prerequisite: PSY 1003 Into to Psychology and one 200 level PSY course. 3 credits.

Social Research II (PSY 3014/SOC 3012)
The second course in a two semester sequence, this course provides opportunities for student generated research projects which involve significant library research, the collection of data, and the production of a journal style paper in APA format. Experimentation, content analysis, and research ethics will be studied. Students will gain experience in the analysis of multivariate problems using correlation, regression, and analysis of variance with post hoc determinations. Students will use SPSS to analyze data sets and present summaries in graphic form. Prerequisite: SOC 3010 Social Research I. 3 credits.

Special Topics in Psychology (PSY 3015)
This course will be offered upon sufficient demand provided an instructor is available. The topics covered will vary according to the preferences of students and instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Social Psychology (PSY/SOC 3023)
An examination of individual and group responses to social influence. Emphasis is on major theories, research methods, and current research topics in social psychology. This course may also be taken as Sociology 3023. Prerequisites: PSY 1003 Introduction to Psychology and one 2000 level PSY course. 3 credits.

Theories of Personality (PSY 3034)
This course introduces students to a number of perspectives related to the development of the adult personality offered by prominent psychologists). Topics in measurement are also included. Prerequisites: PSY 1003 Introduction to Psychology and one 2000 level PSY course. 3 credits.

Psychology of Aging (PSY 3043)
This course will focus on the physiological, cognitive, and social-psychological changes as we age and the factors that influence them. Both research data and real life examples will be integrated into a greater picture of what it is like to be an older adult in the United States and in other parts of the world. The images of older adults in the literature and the media and how they shape our own expectations of aging will also be taken up. Prerequisite: PSY 1003 Introduction to Psychology. 3 credits.

Independent Research I (PSY/SOC 3063)
With the assistance and advice of a faculty mentor, the student will investigate a topic or issue of particular interest using one of the methods available in the social science; e.g. experimentation, survey, content analysis. The results of the research will be presented in a formal paper in the style of a journal article. Prerequisite: PSY 3014 Social Research II and Permission. 3 credits.

Independent Research II (PSY/SOC 4003)
With the assistance and advice of a faculty mentor, the student will investigate a topic or issue of particular interest using one of the methods available for research: e.g. experimentation, survey, content analysis. The results of the research will be presented in a formal paper in the style of an APA journal article. Prior to registration for this course, the student must fill out an application and obtain the permission of a faculty mentor. Prerequisite: Social Research II and Permission. 3 credits.

Counseling and Psychotherapy (PSY 4005)
This course provides students with an opportunity to understand the therapeutic process from various perspectives, that of the counselor or psychotherapist, that of the consumer of counseling or psychotherapy services, that of the scientist concerned with the effects and benefits of the therapeutic process. As an introduction to the field, this course in no way prepares students to engage in counseling and psychotherapy, which would require far more training and education. As a senior level course, however, the course assumes a broad knowledge of various theoretical perspectives and a broad background of study in psychology. 3 credits.

Practicum II (PSY 4010/SOC 4000)
This course involves 60 hours of participation and observation in an off-campus institutional setting under close faculty supervision. Students will record observations in a daily journal, will conduct a project related to their work at the institution, and will write a formal paper describing their work and the institution. Students will meet on a regular basis with faculty for guidance and ongoing assessment. Final evaluation by the faculty advisor will include an evaluation by the student’s on-site supervisor. Prior to registration for this course, the student must fill out an application and obtain the permission of a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Junior Standing and Permission. 3 credits.

Abnormal Psychology (PSY 4013)
A systematic study of human behavior disorders. The role of the individual and of society in the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of abnormal behavior is given special emphasis. Prerequisite: PSY 2034 Theories of Personality or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Special Topics in Psychology (PSY 4015)
This course will be offered upon sufficient demand provided an instructor is available. The topics covered will vary according to the preferences of students and instructor. This course will satisfy the requirement of course electives within the division at the 4000 level. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Senior Seminar (PSY 4021)
This course provides an opportunity for psychology members to explore, in depth, topics of current or historical importance to the discipline. The topic will change and the course may be taken a second time as an upper-level elective. Normally taken in the senior year, it may be taken by junior psych majors with the permission of the instructor. It may be taken by non-majors only with the permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

Psychology & Gender (PSY/WST 4022)
This course will facilitate an examination of gender as it exists in our lives, as a cultural construct having profound psycho-social implications and as an object of theoretical discourse. By means of a close study of primary texts, attention will be given to historical transformations of concepts of gender in psychology since Freud.. Prerequisites: PSY 1042 Human Development I or PSY 2042 Human Development II, PSY 3034 Theories of Personality and Junior standing. 3 credits.

Assessment & Management of Behavior (PSY/EDU 4031)
The course includes presentation and intensive discussion of learning approaches based on respondent and operand conditioning paradigms in classroom and clinic venues. Legal and ethical issues pertaining to behavior modification techniques, including IEP development, permissible and prohibited techniques of behavior modification and case management are covered. Consideration is given to such topics as token economies, modeling, desensitization, punishment and approaches to behavioral problems. Required of all education majors. Prequisites: EDU 1062 Teacher as Decision Maker or PSY 1003 Intro to Psychology. 3 credits.