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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Psychology |
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PSY 431 Psychology Teaching Practicum Fall-Spring Semesters
This course provides an opportunity for the advanced Psychology student to assist a member of the Psychology faculty in a Psychology course. Prerequisite: 60 credits, GPA 3.0 or higher, and permission of instructor.
1 credit hour
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PSY 432 Psychology Teaching Practicum II Fall-Spring Semesters
This course provides an additional opportunity for the advanced student to assist a member of the Psychology faculty in a Psychology course. Prerequisite: PSY 431 , GPA 3.0 or higher, and permission of instructor.
1 credit hour
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PSY 440 Personality
This course presents a critical survey of the theories of personality and an exploration of individual differences in personality. Each theory is explored in terms of its origin, application, and empirical validity. Students have the opportunity to complete personal application exercises. Topics include: personality development, continuity, and change; the effects of biology, evolution, social experience, cognitive processing, and self-determination on personality; the expression of personality in behavior and trait; and personal need classifications. Prerequisite: PSY 100 and successful completion of 60 credits or permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellations - Diversity and Big Ideas for “Generation Next”
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PSY 441 Counseling Theories in Psychology Fall Semester
This course explores the major theoretical perspectives that provide the foundation for the contemporary practice of psychotherapy. In addition, factors that are common to all therapies will be explored with the goal of providing an integrative framework for therapy that cuts across theoretical orientations. Throughout the course attention will be given to salient issues that influence the field. Prerequisite: PSY 330 , a minimum of 60 credits completed.
3 credit hours
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PSY 472 History and Systems of Psychology Fall Semester
This course presents an analysis of the historical background and present systems in the field of psychology. Emphasis is placed on integrating coursework into a historical perspective. Prerequisite: 9 credits of Psychology at the 300 level or higher.
3 credit hours
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PSY 490 Senior Capstone in Psychology Fall/Spring
The capstone course in psychology is designed to provide the graduating senior with an integrating experience. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, evaluation, and research. Enrollment by instructor only. Prerequisite: Senior Status.
3 credit hours
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PSY 498 Independent Study in Psychology Fall-Spring Semesters
The course allows a junior or senior Psychology student the opportunity to engage in self-guided learning related to the psychology field. Examples include, but are not limited to, research studies and in-depth investigations of an area of psychology for which there are no current course offerings. An end of-semester culmination of the learning such as an APA-style paper, must be included in the course proposal. The course must be arranged with a full-time faculty member prior to registering for the course. Prerequisite: 12 additional credits in Psychology, Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours
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PSY 499 Independent Study in Psychology Fall-Spring Semesters
The course allows a junior or senior Psychology student a second opportunity to engage in self-guided learning related to the psychology field. Examples include, but are not limited to, research studies and in-depth investigations of an area of psychology for which there are no current course offerings. An end-of-semester culmination of the learning, such as an APA style paper, must be included in the course proposal. The course must be arranged with a full-time faculty member prior to registering for the course. Prerequisite: PSY 498 Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours
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Quantitative Business |
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QBA 260 Data Driven Decision Making Fall and Spring Semesters
This is an introductory course in statistics, the study of proper methods of presenting data and of interpreting sample data based on probability theory. Coverage includes descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, and interval estimation and hypothesis testing of means and proportions. A statistical software package is introduced in this course. Prerequisite: IFS 105 , MAT 105 or MAT 120 or MAT 171
3 credit hours
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QBA 265 Introduction to Analytics Fall and Spring Semesters
This is a second course in an optional two-course sequence in statistics. It covers inferential statistics stressing underlying theory and assumptions, practical applications, and utilization of computer software. Topics covered include analysis of variance, chi square tests, nonparametric statistics, index numbers, and aggregate price indexes, forecasting and time series analysis, sampling techniques, and regression analysis. Prerequisite: QBA 260
3 credit hours
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QBA 315 Research Methods in Business Fall-Spring Semesters
This course will facilitate the development of general organizational and business-related problem-solving and decision-making skills in environments such as for profit, not-for-profit, and public organizations. Emphasis will be placed upon the study of various business applications such as productivity outcomes, quality measure, customer service assessment, employee satisfaction assessment, organizational behavior assessment, experimental applications, and others. Prerequisite: Completion of MGT 150 and QBA 265 with grades of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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QBA 330 Business Modeling and Simulation Spring Semester
In this course students learn to model, optimize and simulate business problems using spreadsheets. Topics include product mix, production planning, workforce scheduling, financial, inventory, transportation, location and supply chain models. Students learn to use linear, network and integer models including what-if analysis. They also learn to use nonlinear models and simulation models including Monte Carlo simulation. Prerequisite: Completion of or with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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QBA 410 Econometrics Fall
This course provides an introduction to applied econometric techniques. Students are introduced to a wide variety of advanced, non-linear models. Techniques covered in this course include ordinary least squares (OLS), maximum likelihood estimation, discrete dependent variables, limited depending variables, and panel data. Prerequisite: QBA 260 , QBA 265 , ECO 200 and ECO 201 with grades of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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QBA 420 Business Intelligence and Advanced Analytics Spring
This course covers key business computational competencies needed by business analysts to fulfill the information needs of decision makers at all levels of an organization. It provides the student with an understanding of management science techniques and provides insight into how these tools may be used to analyze complex business problems and arrive at rational solutions. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation, implementation and communication of results. Students use major software tools to perform business analysis. Prerequisite: QBA 260 , QBA 265 , QBA 330 , IFS 305 and IFS 465 with grades of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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Radiography |
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RAD 310 Radiography Theorum I
This course covers the basic concepts of radiography including procedure overview, x-ray production and characteristics, equipment, exposure factors, image quality, radiation units, biological effects and safety. There is also emphasis on physics concepts, matter, and electromagnetic energy. The clinical theory portion introduces students to patient care, professionalism, patient safety, infection control, assessment, medication administration, acute care, exam preparation, contrast media, bedside radiography, and special imaging modalities.
6 credit hours
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RAD 320 Radiography Practicum I
This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the profession of radiologic technology and to provide the clinical aspect of Radiography Theory I. Practicum is clinical education through a JRCERT-accredited radiology program. Students learn by observing, assisting, and performing under the direct guidance of program faculty and radiography staff. Students must complete clinical competencies, ancillary tasks, patient care skills, and clinical objectives throughout the semester in the following procedures: radiologic position of the thorax, abdomen, shoulder girdle, pelvis, upper and lower extremities.
6 credit hours
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RAD 330 Radiography Theorum II
This course continues to build on the knowledge gained in Radiography Theorum I. The topics include radiographic anatomy of the digestive system, urinary and circulatory systems, computed tomography (CT) exam preparation, patient positioning, and image analysis. This course is designed to continue building on the basic skills needed to give quality patient care and professionalism while performing general radiographic exams.
6 credit hours
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RAD 340 Radiography Practicum II
This course is the clinical aspect of and is taken concurrently with RAD 330 . Students learn by observing, assisting, and performing under the direct and/or indirect guidance of program faculty and radiography staff. The course topics will include computed tomography (CT) of the brain, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis; image analysis standards including effective image critique for technical, procedural, and pathological factors; and radiographic procedures of the boney thorax, vertebral column, digestive studies, urinary studies, mobile and surgical radiography, cerebral cranium, visceral cranium, and specialty fluoroscopy.
6 credit hours
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RAD 350 Radiography Theorum III
This course is designed to build on the knowledge gained in RAD 310 -RAD 340 . Topics covered in this course include critique of images of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremity, pelvis, shoulder, boney thorax, and vertebral column. In addition, the student will present a pathological report based on a disease process diagnosed and/or followed by way of radiologic imaging.
6 credit hours
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RAD 360 Radiography Practicum III
This continues to build on the information learned in RAD 310 -RAD 340 . Students must complete more complicated clinical competencies, ancillary tasks, patient care skills, and clinical objectives especially in the areas of portable exams, trauma exams, fluoroscopy and computed tomography (CT) under the tutelage of certified technologists. This course is designed to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize, and evaluate concepts and theories of radiography.
6 credit hours
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RAD 410 Radiography Theorum IV
This course continues to build upon the concepts learned in RAD 310 -RAD 350 . The course topics covered include radiobiology and radiation protection, film-screen imaging and processing, imaging equipment, and digital image acquisition. This course is also designed to introduce the student to advanced skills needed to give quality patient care while performing general radiographic exams. Advanced procedures include: adaptation considerations to specific clinical settings, positioning the cranium, vertebral column, shoulder, thorax, and thoracic viscera, lower and upper extremities.
6 credit hours
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RAD 420 Radiography Practicum IV
This course will be taken concurrently with Radiography Theorum IV (RAD 410 ) and is the clinical aspect of RAD 410 . Students will begin clinical competencies in pediatrics, portable and trauma exams, computed tomography, fluoroscopy, and surgical exams. The student will perform in clinical settings requiring advanced procedural knowledge and adaptations. Advanced procedures include procedural adaptations to specific clinical settings, positioning the cranium, vertebral column, shoulder, thorax and thoracic viscera, lower and upper extremities, fluoroscopy, and advanced patient care skills.
6 credit hours
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RAD 430 Radiography Theorum V
This course is designed to be the pinnacle to the Radiography course sequence. This course teaches the student to perform advanced skills needed to give quality patient care while performing general radiographic exams. The course topics include advanced radiographic procedures and pathological conditions, digital radiography and PACS, computed radiography, imaging plate, and cassette image acquisition. In addition, the student will complete a registry review course for preparation to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist national exam to become a registered radiologic technologist.
5 credit hours
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RAD 440 Radiography Practicum V
This course will be taken concurrently with Radiography Theorum V (RAD 430 ) and is the clinical aspect of RAD 430 . RAD440 is a continuation of RAD 420 , and the students must complete clinical competencies in pediatrics, portable and trauma exams, computed tomography, fluoroscopy, and surgical exams. The student will perform in clinical settings requiring advanced procedural knowledge and adaptations. Advanced procedures include procedural adaptations to specific clinical settings, positioning the cranium, vertebral column, shoulder, thorax and thoracic viscera, lower and upper extremities, fluoroscopy and advanced patient care skills.
6 credit hours
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Recreation and Leisure Administration |
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REC 101 Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society Fall-Spring Semesters
Surveys the present nature, scope, and significance of recreation and leisure for all citizens including specialized groups. Emphasis will be on the opportunities, responsibilities, and requirements of professional recreational work. Required for majors.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Disciplinary Perspectives - Social/Behavioral Sciences for “Generation Next”
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REC 103 Leadership and Group Dynamics Fall-Spring Semesters
Investigates the special problems facing recreation professionals in various types of group settings. Consideration will be given to developing, supervising, and coordinating recreational programs. Required for majors.
3 credit hours
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REC 105 Intro to Outdoor Leadership
This course will introduce students to outdoor leadership principles and practices and provide a foundation for course requirements in the Outdoor Leadership Minor. Students will develop knowledge and practice skills related to adventure education, wilderness first aid, emergency preparedness, leave no trace, conservation, land navigation, wilderness survival, team building, communication, and outdoor cooking. As part of the course requirements, students will attend an overnight field trip in addition to regularly scheduled class times.
3 credit hours
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REC 200 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
Introduction to principles and techniques used in serving special groups with physical, emotional, or social disabilities. Required for majors. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 210 , or by permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellation - Diversity for “Generation Next”
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REC 202 Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapies
This course will introduce students to animal assisted therapies and their uses when working with people with physical, emotional and intellectual disabilities, as well as in the treatment of mental health. It will provide a detailed overview of the historical perspectives, theoretical foundations, and an overall basic foundation of animal assisted therapies. This course will focus on canine/feline therapies including: Therapeutic Visitation, Animal Assisted Therapy, Facility Therapy, and equine therapies including: Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Equine Assisted Learning, The Horse Boy Method, Hippotherapy, Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship. There will be an additional overview of more exotic therapies involving animals such as dolphins and elephants. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 210 Recreation Programming
Focuses on developing, planning, and implementing programs for a variety of leisure and recreation agencies and covers the following principles and procedures related to program/event planning for individual, group, and community quality of life: assessment of needs; development of outcome oriented goals and objectives; selection and coordination of programs, events, and resources; marketing of programs/events; preparation, operation, and maintenance of venues; implementation of programs/events; and evaluation of programs/events. This course includes a programming lab which consists of a significant experiential component. Prerequisite: REC 101 and REC 103 . Corequisite: REC 211 Recreation Programming Lab.
4 credit hours
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REC 211 Recreation Programming Lab
Focuses on developing, planning, and implementing programs for a variety of leisure and recreation agencies and covers the following principles and procedures related to program/event planning for individual, group, and community quality of life: assessment of needs; development of outcome oriented goals and objectives; selection and coordination of programs, events, and resources; marketing of programs/events; preparation, operation, and maintenance of venues; implementation of programs/events; and evaluation of programs/events. This course includes a programming lab which consists of a significant experiential component. Prerequisite: REC 101 and REC 103 . Corequisite:
0 credit hours
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REC 215 Field Experience Preparation and Professional Development Fall-Spring Semesters
This course, taken the semester or two prior to their first field experience, will help prepare students for the search and interview process as well as providing them with the tools needed to get the most from their first professional experience. Topics will include: searching and interviewing for a field experience, reflection on learning while completing a field experience, and professional development. This course is required for Recreation and Leisure Administration majors and must be completed prior to REC221. Prerequisite: and .
1 credit hour
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REC 221 Experiential Learning in Recreation Fall-Spring Semesters
Provides early field experience by placement in a recreational setting where the student will work 120 hours under careful supervision. Seminar sessions will be conducted to share problems and experiences. Required, by advisement, for majors. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , and REC 210 /REC 211 , and overall GPA of 2.0, or by permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 230 Connecting Leisure, Health and Wellness
This course will explore the multi-disciplinary nature of leisure and its impact on health and wellness for individuals and groups. First the course will focus on developing an understanding of the theories of leisure, health and wellness and the connections between the theories. After gaining an understanding of health, wellness and “healthy leisure”, students will assess their own wellness and evaluate their personal leisure activities. Evidence that leisure impacts areas such as physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive and social health will be studied and an understanding of issues that people experience like obesity, stress, negative life events, low self-esteem, low socioeconomic status and the impact that healthy leisure can have on these issues will be explored. Finally, leisure and the impact it has on the challenges to wellness faced by groups such as children, adolescents, middle aged men and women, seniors, people with disabilities, the LGBT population, immigrants, etc. will be examined.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellation - Health & Wellness for “Generation Next”
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REC 250 Special Events Management Fall Semester
This course is designed as an introduction to the theoretical and practical foundations of successful event management and special event planning. Lectures will emphasize the typology and categories of special events, including but not limited to fairs, exhibitions, festivals, holiday celebrations, recognitions, spectator events, and conferences. The course focus will also be on the development, preparation, and coordination of an actual event on campus as well as directly observing and evaluating an off-campus special event. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , and REC 210 /REC 211 , or by permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 305 Outdoor/Adventure Leadership Programming
This course will provide students with an opportunity to learn and apply specialized knowledge and skills in an outdoor leadership context. Students will work closely in teams to apply knowledge and skills into planning and leading outdoor adventure programs that provide safe, educational outdoor experiences that promote personal development, health, enjoyment, and social cohesion. Prerequisite: REC 105
4 credit hours
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REC 310 Outdoor Recreation
Surveys trends and issues in outdoor recreation, parks and conservation, including agency resources, legislation, and research. Includes outdoor recreation programs, resource management, and outdoor skills. Recreation elective. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , and REC 210 /REC 211 .
3 credit hours
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REC 315 Ropes Course Facilitation
This course will provide students with an opportunity to learn and apply specialized knowledge and skills for leading ropes course experiences for participants. Students will work closely with classmates to engage in and apply knowledge and skills within experiential learning opportunities. The course will include the synthesis of knowledge and skill in providing safe team building initiatives, low ropes course elements, and high ropes course challenges designed to provide positive outcomes for individual participants and groups. Prerequisite: REC 105
3 credit hours
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REC 331 Leadership in Therapeutic Recreation
Gives training in group leadership and organization and practical application of those techniques. Required for Recreational Therapy emphasis. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , and REC 210 /REC 211 .
3 credit hours
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REC 333 Organizing Community Recreation
Considers the nature of urban recreation and the people it serves; study means for mobilizing a community for recreation, and the approaches for planning, organizing and conducting programs. Required for Recreation Management emphasis. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , and REC 210 /REC 211 .
3 credit hours
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REC 343 Organizing Therapeutic Recreation
Concerned with the practice of therapeutic recreation and the specialized groups it serves, the course considers means of organizing a community or institution for providing recreation to meet unique requirements. Surveys approaches for planning, organizing, and conducting specially tailored programs. Required for Recreational Therapy emphasis. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , and REC 210 /REC 211 , or by permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 360 Camp Management
The purpose of this course is to further the students’ knowledge and skills of leadership and recreation management, specificially in camp management. The focus of the course is the 14 core areas that make up the body of knowledge for the camping profession, as defined by the American Camping Association. These are as follows: leadership, target population and diversity, mission/purpose, participant development and behavior, program design and activities, human resources, risk management, health and wellness, business and finance, marketing, site and facilities, food service, transportation and strategic planning. Prerequisite: , , / , or by permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 361 Clinical Applications in Therapeutic Recreation
This course will focus on the clinical applications of the therapeutic recreation process of assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of treatment. Through partnerships, the course will provide students with opportunities to practice clinical skills with clients in healthcare and community settings. Course assignments will include case studies, role-playing, and authentic applications of the therapeutic recreation process. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200
3 credit hours
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REC 365 Medical Conditions and the Impact on Therapeutic Recreation
This course will provide students practice-based knowledge of medical conditions through the lifespan and the implications of the conditions in relation to therapeutic recreation. Medical terminology, assessment tools, interventions/modalities and programming are covered in relation to the different conditions. Students will gain knowledge and practical experience in utilizing the appropriate modalities and interventions for specific conditions. Required for Recreational Therapy Emphasis. Prerequisite: REC100, REC 103 , and REC 200 .
3 credit hours
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REC 380-384, 393, 394 Selected Topics in Community Recreation
Exploration of issues, trends, and philosophies of recreation including, but not limited to, commercial recreation, and travel and tourism. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , and REC 210 /REC 211 , or by permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 385-389, 392 Selected Topics in Therapeutic Recreation
Exploration of issues, trends, and philosophies of recreation including, but not limited to, modalities in therapeutic recreation, and medical conditions and their implications for therapeutic recreation. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , and REC 210 /REC 211 , or by permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 390 Meeting Children’s Needs Through Movement
The purpose of this course is to assist professionals working with elementary-aged children in an educational, recreational, or counseling setting to use play in order to help children learn the skills needed for living. These skills include appropriate social interaction, focusing and maintaining attention, creativity, perseverance, emotional control, physical skills, and physical fitness. A primary focus in this course is the theory of “progressive challenges” in which multiple levels of difficulty are made available to the participant and the level of involvement chosen is left to the individual.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellations - Children and the Family and Health & Wellness for “Generation Next”
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REC 400 Therapeutic Recreation and Aging
Exploration of the significance of recreation throughout the life cycle relative to the individual’s attitudes, values, behaviors, and use of resources. Emphasis on leisure life styles of the elderly. Required for Recreational Therapy Emphasis. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210 or by permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 401 Management of Recreation and Park Facilities
Information on management procedures for recreation facilities: planning and design, fiscal and capital development, maintenance, safety, accessibility, and vandalism control. Required for Recreation Management emphasis. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , and REC 210 /REC 211 .
3 credit hours
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REC 405 Outdoor Expedition Leadership
This culminating course for the Outdoor Leadership Minor will provide students with an opportunity to initiate, create, plan, and lead a multi-day outdoor expedition. Students will synthesize individual ideas into a working group plan for the expedition. Coursework and projects will advance student knowledge and skills for leadership of outdoor expeditions. Prerequisite: REC 105 and REC 305 or REC 315 or Approved Academic Internship
3 credit hours
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REC 450 Recreation Administration
This course will study the organizational patterns and administrative problems involved in operating various leisure service agencies: forms of organization, planning, budget, personnel, liability, public relations, and evaluation. Required for all majors of senior standing. Prerequisite: This course may be taken upon completion of all other required recreation courses, including but not limited to REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210 /REC 211 , and REC 221 , and should be scheduled for the last spring semester of the student’s program prior to graduation. Corequisite: REC 491 . This course may be taken either before or after the Directed Field Experience.
3 credit hours
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REC 460 Directed Field Experience in Community Recreation and Leisure Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters
These courses are designed to provide on-the job experiences in application of principles and techniques in Community Recreation. This provides the student with the opportunity to develop the art and skill of dealing with people in a professional capacity while under close supervision of an experienced supervisor and a faculty member. Required for the Recreation Management emphasis. A total of 480 hours must be completed for the nine credit hours required; an additional 120 hours may be completed for an additional three credit hours as a recreation elective. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210 /REC 211 , REC 221 , REC 333 , REC 401 , PSY 100 , SOC 100 , and overall GPA of 2.0, or by permission of the instructor.
9 credit hours
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REC 461 Directed Field Experience in Community Recreation and Leisure Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters
These courses are designed to provide on-the job experiences in application of principles and techniques in Community Recreation. This provides the student with the opportunity to develop the art and skill of dealing with people in a professional capacity while under close supervision of an experienced supervisor and a faculty member. A total of 480 hours must be completed for the nine credit hours required; an additional 120 hours may be completed for an additional three credit hours as a recreation elective. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210 /REC 211 , REC 221 , REC 333 , REC 401 , PSY 100 , SOC 100 , and overall GPA of 2.0, or by permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 470 Directed Field Experience in Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters
These courses are designed to provide on-the job experiences in application of principles and techniques in Therapeutic Recreation. This provides the student with the opportunity to develop the art and skill of dealing with people in a professional capacity while under close supervision of an experienced supervisor and a faculty member. Required for the Therapeutic Recreation emphasis. A total of 480 hours must be completed for the nine credit hours required; an additional 120 hours may be completed for an additional three credit hours as a recreation elective. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210 /REC 211 , REC 221 , REC 331 , REC 343 , REC 400 , PSY 100 , SOC 100 , and overall GPA of 2.0, or by permission of the instructor.
9 credit hours
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REC 471 Directed Field Experience in Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters
These courses are designed to provide on-the job experiences in application of principles and techniques in Therapeutic Recreation. This provides the student with the opportunity to develop the art and skill of dealing with people in a professional capacity while under close supervision of an experienced supervisor and a faculty member. A total of 480 hours must be completed for the nine credit hours required; an additional 120 hours may be completed for an additional three credit hours as a recreation elective. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210 /REC 211 , REC 221 , REC 331 , REC 343 , REC 400 , PSY 100 , SOC 100 , and overall GPA of 2.0, or by permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 491 Seminar in Recreation and Leisure
A study of the implications of leisure and recreation as they relate to organization of recreation services. Required of all majors of senior standing. Prerequisite: This course may be taken upon completion of all other required Recreation courses including but not limited to REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210 /REC 211 , and REC 221 , and should be scheduled for the last spring semester of the student’s program prior to graduation. Corequisite: REC 450 . This course may be taken either before or after the Directed Field Experience.
3 credit hours
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REC 498 Independent Study Fall-Spring Semesters
Independent investigations of current problems facing the recreation field. These may include philosophical basis, delivery of services, professional problems, needed research, and certification or licensing. Recreation elective. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Coordinator of Recreation, junior or senior status, and 12 hours of Recreation. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours each semester
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REC 499 Independent Study Fall-Spring Semesters
Independent investigations of current problems facing the recreation field. These may include philosophical basis, delivery of services, professional problems, needed research, and certification or licensing. Recreation elective. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Coordinator of Recreation, junior or senior status, and 12 hours of Recreation. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours each semester
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Religious Studies |
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REL 265 World Religions
This course provides an introduction to the study of the world’s religions. This course will introduce students to the basic methodologies used in the academic study of religions while examining a number of major religious traditions in the contemporary world. Religious traditions surveyed in the course may include Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and indigenous religions.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Disciplinary Perspectives - Humanities for “Generation Next”
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REL 270 Tradition and Culture of Judaism
This course introduces students to major concepts in the Jewish tradition as discussed in Judaism’s primary sacred texts. Students will also learn about the development of the Jewish tradition through history.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellation - Big Ideas for “Generation Next”
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REL 275 Tradition and Culture of Christianity
This course introduces students to Christianity’s foundational concepts as developed in the New Testament, the writings of the Church Fathers, and later writings. Additionally, the course introduces students to the historical development of the Christian tradition from a small Jewish sect into a world religion.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellation - Big Ideas for “Generation Next”
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REL 368 Religion, Society, and Culture
This course explores how religion interacts with, challenges, and is challenged by other aspects of human cultural life including art, politics, and ethics. The course examines these interactions as they are discussed by leading religious thinkers and their critics including Plato, Augustine, Kant, Marx, Nietzsche, Tillich, Niebuhr, Wittgenstein, Levinas, and others. Prerequisite: WRT 102 or FCO 105
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellation - Media & Popular Culture for “Generation Next”
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REL 369 American Religious Thought and Culture
A study of the background of Catholicism, Protestantism, Judaism, and Native American religious traditions in the United States, as well as contemporary American religious movements. Prerequisite: WRT 102 or FCO 105
3 credit hours
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REL 380 Special Topics in Religion
This course examines issues in the field of religious studies with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives. The specific topic for the course changes from semester to semester, according to faculty and student interest. In addition to courses on specific religious traditions, figures, movements, and sacred texts, topics may include religion and culture, religion and sociology, religion and ethics, religion and gender, and religion and film. Prerequisite: WRT 102 or FCO 105
3 credit hours
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REL 381 Women and Religion
This course explores how women have factored into or been excluded from the roles, rituals, scriptures, theologies, and governing images of some of the world’s major religions. Additionally, the course explores contemporary efforts to contend with challenges to women in these traditions. This course is cross-listed as WGS 381 . Prerequisite: WRT 102 or FCO 105
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellation - Diversity for “Generation Next”
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REL 498 Independent Study
These courses provide an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project in an area of philosophy. While the student conducts work under the guidance of a faculty member of his or her own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: WRT 102 or FCO 105 Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours
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REL 499 Independent Study
These courses provide an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project in an area of philosophy. While the student conducts work under the guidance of a faculty member of his or her own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: WRT 102 or FCO 105 Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours
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RT 100 Basic Science for Respiratory Care
A survey of basic principles as applied to the practice of respiratory care. Included are respiratory terminology, scientific measure, fluid physics, gas physics, basic electricity, chemical and physical properties of matter, basic genetics, basic microbiology, respiratory therapy equipment cleaning and sterilization.
3 credit hours
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RT 105 Medical Terminology for Health Professions
An introduction to medical terminology including prefixes, suffixes, roots, and abbreviations. Also included are use of medical dictionaries and the format of the patient chart.
1 credit hour
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RT 110 Oxygen Therapy and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
An overview of the history of respiratory care and the professional organizations related to respiratory therapy. A comprehensive study of oxygen delivery devices, oxygen analysis, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and artificial airways. Prerequisite: RT 100 .
3 credit hours
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RT 115 Bronchopulmonary Hygiene
An overview of respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. A comprehensive study of aerosol and humidity therapy, pharmacology of aerosol and humidity therapy, pharmacology of aerosolized medications, bronchial clearance techniques, intermittent positive pressure breathing, and rehabilitation and home care of the respiratory patient. Also included is an introduction to physical examination of the chest and chest x-ray interpretation. Prerequisite: RT 100 .
3 credit hours
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RT 120 Mechanical Ventilation
A comprehensive study of the physiology of positive pressure breathing, the design and function of continuous mechanical ventilators, techniques of continuous ventilation, and monitoring of the patient receiving continuous ventilation. Prerequisite: RT 100 , RT 110 , RT 115 .
4 credit hours
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RT 125 Pulmonary Function Testing and Interpretation
A study of pulmonary diagnostic procedures including spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, response to bronchodilator, and bronchial challenge. Also included is an introduction to exercise testing, fiberoptic bronchoscopy, and sleep studies. Prerequisite: RT 100 , RT 110 , RT 115 .
2 credit hours
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RT 130 Pulmonary Diseases
A comprehensive study of diseases of the respiratory system, and the pharmacologic treatment of pulmonary diseases. Prerequisite: RT 100 .
3 credit hours
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RT 135 Pediatric Respiratory Therapy
An introduction to fetal development, evaluation of the newborn, and cardiopulmonary diseases of infants and children. A comprehensive study of airway management, bronchopulmonary hygiene, continuous positive airway pressure, and mechanical ventilation of the pediatric patient. Prerequisite: RT 100 , RT 110 , RT 115 .
2 credit hours
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RT 150 Clinical Practice A
An orientation to the hospital and departments related to respiratory therapy. An introduction to respiratory therapy clinical practice (may include evening rotations). Clinical competence in bland aerosol, bronchial clearance techniques, aerosol therapy with medications, incentive spirometry, and oxygen therapy. Prerequisite: RT 100 . Corequisite: RT 110 , RT 115 .
1 credit hour
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RT 160 Clinical Practice B
Clinical practice in respiratory care including rotations through general therapy procedures, critical respiratory care, and pulmonary function testing (may include evening rotations). Clinical competence in IPPB, induced sputum, air compressors, ultrasonic nebulizers, oxygen analysis, cuff pressure measurements, Leukens Trap, oxygen titration, secure endotracheal tube, and suction through airway. Prerequisite: RT 150 . Corequisite: RT 120 , RT 125 , RT 135 .
2 credit hours
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RT 210 Evaluation of the Patient with Pulmonary Disease
A comprehensive study of pulmonary evaluation techniques including pulmonary history, chest physical diagnosis, pulmonary function interpretation, arterial blood gas interpretation, and chest x-ray interpretation. Special emphasis on patient response to respiratory therapy with particular attention to goals of therapy, delivery of therapy, and evaluation of response to therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the first clinical year of the RT program or permission of instructor.
2 credit hours
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RT 245 Clinical Practice C
Clinical practice course in respiratory care including rotations through general therapy procedures, pulmonary function testing and ICU experience (may include some evening rotations). In addition to application, emphasis will be placed on patient evaluation and determination of appropriate therapy. Clinical competence will be assessed in the following areas: spirometry, tent setup, CPR, ABG puncture and analysis, ventilator monitoring and weaning, nasotracheal suctioning, and initiation of therapy. Prerequisite: RT 160 .
2 credit hours
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RT 270 Clinical Practice D
Clinical practice in respiratory care including rotations through general therapy procedures (may include evening rotations), critical respiratory care, and pulmonary function testing. In addition to application, emphasis will be placed on patient evaluation and determination of appropriateness of therapy. Clinical competence in initiation of therapy, lung volumes determination, PEEP/CPAP, extubation, post-op respiratory care.
1 credit hour
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RT 320 Pulmonary Physiology
A comprehensive study of pulmonary physiology with special emphasis on clinical application of physiologic principles. Also included are the influences of pulmonary and renal physiology on acid base balance, and neurologic aspects of respiratory care. Prerequisite: BIO 220 , BIO 222 , RT 210 , or permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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RT 330 Cardiac Physiology
A review of cardiac physiology and cardiac disease and a comprehensive study of the EKG and pharmacologic treatment of cardiac disease. Special emphasis will be placed on the interrelationship of cardiac and pulmonary disease. Prerequisite: RT 210 or permission of instructor.
2 credit hours
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RT 350 Clinical Practice E
This is a clinical practice course in respiratory care including rotations through general therapy procedures and critical respiratory care. Special emphasis is placed on neonatal care and hemodynamic monitoring with clinical competence evaluation in neonatal respiratory care and hemodynamic monitoring techniques. Prerequisite: RT 270 or permission of instructor.
1 credit hour
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RT 410 Independent Study in Respiratory Therapy
This course is designed to allow the student an opportunity to participate in a research project or clinical affiliation of his/her choice. This project is conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Completion of the junior year of the Respiratory Therapy program or permission of instructor.
1 credit hour
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RT 430 Clinical Practice F
This is a cap stone clinical practice course in respiratory care including rotations through general therapy procedures, PFT lab, ICU experiences and specialty rotations to hospitals and organizations outside of York Hospital. Students will be allowed to select some clinical rotations of individual interest. Special emphasis will be placedon neonatal care and hemodynamic evaluation. Prerequisite: RT 350
2 credit hours
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RT 450 Respiratory Therapy Seminar
This course is designed to integrate all aspects of the student’s respiratory therapy experience. Selected topics are discussed as they relate to respiratory therapy practice. Students present patient case studies, review current journal articles, and present a research paper. Prerequisite: Completion of the junior year of Respiratory Therapy or permission of the instructor.
2 credit hours
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SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology Fall-Spring Semesters
This course is designed to be an introduction to the academic discipline of sociology. It focuses on the history and central theories in the field, as well as acquainting the students with the techniques of analysis used by sociologists as they conduct research. Students in this course will study topics such as gender issues, population, race and minority relations, the family, and social change.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Disciplinary Perspectives - Social/Behavioral Sciences for “Generation Next”
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SOC 200 Professionalism in Sociology Spring semester
This course focuses on professionalism in sociology and equips students for further study in the discipline. There is an emphasis on information literacy including correctly identifying, assessing, synthesizing, and citing appropriate research literature. Students will learn about the research process in sociology and develop the skills to write a research proposal. Particular emphasis will be place don ethical and professional behavior in the classroom and research settings. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 210 Drug/Alcohol Addiction Spring Semester
This course is designed to teach the student about the societal aspects of addiction. By putting the addicted person into the context of the group, family, and society, the student is given theoretical approaches that helps them to understand current treatment and prevention strategies. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 220 American Social Problems Fall-Spring Semesters
A study of the contemporary social problems surrounding major social institutions and society. Emphasis is on theories for assessing causes and remedies. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 225 The Family Fall-Spring Semesters
This course includes topics such as economic, political, and social movements that have affected family life, family adjustments, and organization. Additionally, it presents sociological data that can help students consider practical approaches to preparation for marriage and adjustments after marriage. Students will be learning about the history of this field of study, the central sociological theories that guide our studies, and about the use of statistical data and analysis to understand more about trends and changes in the family. As part of this course, students will be required to complete examinations, participate in a research assignment using information technology and/or presentations, and will be encouraged to think more critically and creatively about our families. This course is cross-listed as WGS 225 . Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellations - Children and the Family and Diversity for “Generation Next”
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SOC 230 Development of Sociological Theory Fall Semester
An analysis of the historical development of social thought and theory from Comte to Simmel. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 235 Contemporary Sociological Theory Spring Semester
A study of the recent developments and main currents in contemporary sociological thought, starting with functionalism. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 260 Gender and Society Spring Semester
This course applies sociological principles to the study of gender. Students will examine gender as a social construct and an organizing principle of society. Gender is investigated at multiple levels- as a key factor in identity formation, interpersonal interaction, and large scale institutional organization. Historical patterns of gender inequality and gender progress will be addressed. Students will also examine the relationship between sex and gender, as well as the intersections of gender with race/ethnicity, class and sexuality. The significance of femininity and masculinity in the lives of girls and boys, women and men, and alternatively gendered societal members is addressed. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellation - Diversity for “Generation Next”
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SOC 301 Environmental Sociology Fall Semester
This course will explore a variety of sociological approaches to the study of society and its physical environment. Major topics to be investigated include the history of the environmental movement, world population growth, energy and environmental policy, the earth’s natural resources, prospects of sustainability, and globalization. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 302 Sociology of Health and Illness Spring Semester
This course emphasizes the social construction of health and illness, the health professions, the medical research process, and the health care industry in the United States. It analyzes the cultural meanings associated with health and illness; the political controversies surrounding health care, medical knowledge production, and the structure of the social institutions that comprise the health care industry. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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SOC 303 Population Trends Fall Semester, odd-numbered years
A study of population dynamics and their effects on society. This course will examine population trends locally, nationally, and globally. Course topics will be especially relevant to Behavioral Science, Political Science, and Business majors. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or G 100 (G243) or permission of instructor
3 credit hours
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SOC 310 Sociology of Organizations Fall Semester, even-numbered years
An analysis of organizations as social systems. The structure of organizations, their patterns, and the impact of society on organizations will be examined. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 315 Ethnic and Minority Relations
An analysis of the bases of ethnic conflict, accommodation and assimilation of ethnic, nationality, religious, and racial minorities. A domestic and global perspective is utilized. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellation - Diversity for “Generation Next”
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SOC 320 Criminology
An analysis of the creation of law, criminal causation, and corrections. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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