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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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PS 368 Ancient Political Thought
A study of selected writings and texts from the ancient Greeks through the late Middle Ages. Topics to be discussed include the relevance of ancient philosophy, the nature of the polis, the role of the citizen, the rise of natural law, and the contributions of Christianity. Emphasis will be on a careful reading of primary sources.
3 credit hours
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PS 369 Modern Political Thought
A study of selected writings and texts in political theory from Machiavelli to the present. Topics to be discussed include the modern understanding of power, social contract theory, the turn to history, and the contemporary philosophic situation. Emphasis will be on careful reading of primary sources. This course is cross-listed as PHL 369 .
3 credit hours
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PS 371 American Constitutionalism (I): Structures of Government Fall Semester
This course will examine the foundations and development of the American constitutional system focusing on the structures of government. Particular attention will be given to the writing of the U.S. Constitution and the evolution of constitutional law as it relates to federalism, separation of powers, judicial review, and the meaning of democracy. This course is cross-listed as HIS 371 .
3 credit hours
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PS 372 American Constitutionalism (II): Civil Rights and Liberties Spring Semester
This course will examine the foundations and development of civil rights and liberties within the American constitutional system. Particular attention will be given to the ratification debates concerning the Bill of Rights and the evolving constitutional status of speech, religion, racial and gender equality, privacy, death penalty, as well as a host of contemporary debates involving gay rights, gun control, affirmative action, and campaign financing. This course is cross-listed as HIS 372 .
3 credit hours
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PS 397-399 Special Topics
These courses address special topics that are of particular interest to students because of contemporary political developments, new methodologies and perspectives, or unique opportunities for specialized experiences. Examples of recent and possible future topics include Islamic Political Thought, Non-Profit Organizations and Philanthropy, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Advanced Quantitative Analysis, Immigration Policy, Aging Policy, Global/Regional Policy, etc.
3 credit hours
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PS 406 International Peace and Security
This course will prepare the students to understand the causes and effects of violent conflict in the world. The study of traditional warfare as well as more recent variations such as civil war, international terrorism, and subversion will prepare students to analyze contemporary politics. This course highlights issues of contemporary global importance such as diplomacy, nuclear proliferation, and fundamentalist terrorism. Strategic issues related to Russia, the Middle East, and China as well as threats to the homeland will also be studied. Finally, the class addresses the pursuit of peace, as an alternative to conflict, and human security as an alternative to national security. Prerequisite: or
3 credit hours
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PS 450 Senior Seminar
This course is the capstone experience for Political Science and International Relations majors. The purpose of the course is to offer an opportunity for students to integrate and synthesize their previous course work in the discipline. All students will complete and present a major research paper. Topics to be discussed will be professionalism and ethics, practical issues and concerns in applied research, controversies in research methods, and the current state of the discipline. Prerequisite: PS 262 and Senior Standing.
3 credit hours
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PS 463 Policy and History in York, Pennsylvania Fall/Spring
This course focuses on using history to inform policy decisions in the York, Pennsylvania community. Students will learn about York and South Central Pennsylvania history generally but will dedicate most of their energies to applying this local history to inform local policymakers about the historical context in which they are operating. As a class, students will select an important local policy area to explore (such as education, public health, drug policy, housing, law enforcement, or environmental policy, for example), and then students will conduct the historical research necessary to assemble a professional policy briefing that will be presented to community stakeholders, such as elected officials, civil servants, businesspeople, philanthropists, and/or NGO directors. Students will have a unique opportunity to become experts on an aspect of local history and to share that history in ways that can inform community leaders confronting difficult choices about the future of their community.
3 credit hours
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PS 471-478 Selected Topics in Political Science
Various topics examining current theoretical or practical issues in contemporary politics and/or political science. Examples of possible topics: the post-modern situation, politics and religion, the end of ideology, feminist politics, politics and the arts, the First Amendment, etc.
3 credit hours
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PS 473 Social Movements Around the World
This class studies the goals, strategies and accomplishments of social movements around the world. Through the in-depth study of social movements in different regions the class explores how they organize to promote or to prevent social change. Case studies include, among others: Black Nationalism in South Africa, poor women organizations in Chile, gay rights in the U.S., the struggle of aboriginal groups in Australia, and the transnational movement against globalization. The class provides theoretical and historical background as well as analytical tools to better grasp the nature, scope and impact of current social movements in Africa, Latin America, Australia and the U.S.
3 credit hours
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PS 479 European Union
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to study the institutions and decision-making processes of the European Union (EU) for the purposes of participating in a Modern European Union simulation. Students will learn about the European Union as a unique international organization, and consider the issues and difficulties the EU and its member states face as they confront policy-making challenges. Students may participate in an experiential learning activity that is an annual Model EU simulation. Students will prepare to play the role of an actual EU-level politician. Students may take the course multiple times for credit, with a different role required year to year.
3 credit hours
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PS 480 European Union
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to study the institutions and decision-making processes of the European Union (EU) for the purposes of participating in a Modern European Union simulation. Students will learn about the European Union as a unique international organization, and consider the issues and difficulties the EU and its member states face as they confront policy-making challenges. Students may participate in an experiential learning activity that is an annual Model EU simulation. Students will prepare to play the role of an actual EU-level politician. Students may take the course multiple times for credit, with a different role required year to year.
3 credit hours
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PS 490 Internship
This course provides students specialized governmental experience in a government agency; legislative, executive, or judicial decision-making body; advocacy group or voluntary association; non-profit organization; or think tank, corporation, or government contractor. Independent research may be a part of this experience. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours each semester
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PS 491 Internship
This course provides students specialized governmental experience in a government agency; legislative, executive, or judicial decision-making body; advocacy group or voluntary association; non-profit organization; or think tank, corporation, or government contractor. Independent research may be a part of this experience. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours each semester
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PS 497 Special Topics
These courses address special topics that are of particular interest to students because of contemporary political developments, new methodologies and perspectives, or unique opportunities for specialized experiences. Examples of recent and possible future topics include Islamic Political Thought, Non-Profit Organizations and Philanthropy, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Advanced Quantitative Analysis, Immigration Policy, Aging Policy, Global/Regional Policy, etc.
3 credit hours
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PS 498 Independent Study
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for students who wish to undertake a well-defined research project. While these students conduct their work under the guidance of a faculty member of their 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: 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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PS 499 Independent Study
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for students who wish to undertake a well-defined research project. While these students conduct their work under the guidance of a faculty member of their 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: 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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Premedical Studies |
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PMD 110 Family Medicine Grand Rounds Fall/Spring
This seminar course is offered in conjunction with the Family Medicine Department at York Hospital. Students will participate in weekly Family Practice Grand Rounds held at York Hospital, under the supervision of a local family practice physician. With new seminars offered each semester, students may take this course a maximum of two semesters. Prerequisite: BIO 142 , or BIO 150 and BIO 151 and departmental approval.
1 credit hour
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PMD 120 Family Medicine Grand Rounds Fall/Spring
This seminar course is offered in conjunction with the Family Medicine Department at York Hospital. Students will participate in weekly Family Practice Grand Rounds held at York Hospital, under the supervision of a local family practice physician. With new seminars offered each semester, students may take this course a maximum of two semesters. Prerequisite: PMD 110 and departmental approval.
1 credit hour
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PMD 130 Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds Fall/Spring
This seminar course is offered in conjunction with the Emergency Medicine Department at York Hospital. Students will participate in weekly Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds held at York Hospital, under the supervision of a local emergency medicine physician. With new seminars offered each semester, students may take this course a maximum of two semesters. Prerequisite: BIO 142 , or BIO 150 and BIO 151 and departmental approval.
1 credit hour
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PMD 140 Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds Fall/Spring
This seminar course is offered in conjunction with the Emergency Medicine Department at York Hospital. Students will participate in weekly Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds held at York Hospital, under the supervision of a local emergency medicine physician. With new seminars offered each semester, students may take this course a maximum of two semesters. Prerequisite: BIO 142 , or BIO 150 and BIO 151 and departmental approval.
1 credit hour
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PMD 210 Emergency Medicine and Research I Fall/Spring
This course is offered in conjunction with the Emergency Department at York Hospital. Students will become actively involved in ongoing research efforts in the Emergency Department by working with physicians and other medical personnel to help identify patients who are suitable candidates for clinical trials. Students will participate in an orientation session with training on research procedures, protocols, and informed consent and may obtain verbal informed consent and administer surveys to patients. Students will work four hours per week in the Emergency Department and participate in biweekly didactic sessions. Students may participate in this course a maximum of two semesters. Prerequisite: Minimum of 60 college credits, and departmental approval. BIO 220 and BIO 221 , and BIO 222 and BIO 223 are recommended.
2 credit hours
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PMD 220 Emergency Medicine and Research II Fall/Spring
This course is offered in conjunction with the Emergency Department at York Hospital. Students will become actively involved in ongoing research efforts in the Emergency Department by working with physicians and other medical personnel to help identify patients who are suitable candidates for clinical trials. Students will participate in an orientation session with training on research procedures, protocols, and informed consent and may obtain verbal informed consent and administer surveys to patients. Students will work four hours per week in the Emergency Department and participate in biweekly didactic sessions. Students may participate in this course a maximum of two semesters. Prerequisite: Minimum of 60 college credits, including PMD 210 , and departmental approval. BIO 220 and BIO 221 , and BIO 222 and BIO 223 , are recommended.
2 credit hours
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PMD 230 Clinical Shadowing Rotations Spring
This experience will allow students to become part of a medical team as observers. Students will participate in resident-mentored shadowing experiences in several clinical departments at York Hospital, including Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. In certain fields, efforts will be made to involve the student in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Extensive reviews of scientific literature will be conducted and weekly meetings with resident physicians will be expected. Students will choose a medical topic where a research paper, in one of several formats, will be written. Prerequisite: BIO 142 or BIO 150 and BIO 151 , and BIO 220 and BIO 221 , and departmental approval.
2 credit hours
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PMD 310 Advanced Human Anatomy Fall
This course is offered in conjunction with the Surgery Department at York Hospital. The course is designed for students who wish to further their knowledge of human structure. Classes are held weekly in a lecture/discussion group format, and the laboratory component involves human cadaver dissection. References will be made as to how structure is related to function. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. BIO 220 and BIO 221 , and BIO 222 and BIO 223 are recommended.
3 credit hours
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Psychology |
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PSY 100 General Psychology Fall/Spring
This course is a survey presentation of the fundamental theories, principles, and research methods of psychology. Emphasis is placed on psychology as the scientific study of behavior and cognitive processes. Students will be expected to demonstrate critical evaluation and creative thinking skills, an understanding of the data-gathering methods of psychology, and an ability to utilize information technology. An experiential learning component is required.
3 credit hours
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PSY 200 Essential Skills and Tools in Psychology Fall/Spring
This course provides students with the opportunity to further develop the essential skills needed in psychology—1) critical thinking, 2) critical reading, and 3) writing, using the major elements of APA (American Psychological Association) editorial style. A process learning approach will be used in which students will develop these skills in the context of several tasks, such as structured assignments for reading and critically evaluating both theoretical works and empirical articles in the field, and the completion of an APA-formatted literature review. Prerequisite: PSY 100 , Psychology major or permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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PSY 210 Fundamentals of Biopsychology Fall/Spring
This course focuses on the physiological foundations of behavior through topics such as electrical and chemical transmission of nerves, basic neuroanatomy, nervous system development, and the basic anatomy and physiology underlying sensation and perception in the human nervous system. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or BIO 204 or BIO 112 or BIO 150 and BIO 151 .
3 credit hours
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PSY 215 Sustainability and Psychology
This course will explore the contributions that psychology has made and can make to creating a sustainable world. Whereas technology and policy can address problems of sustainability, our focus will be primarily upon human causes and consequences of environmental problems, and individual and community solutions. We will examine the primary areas of psychology, including cognitive, social, developmental, and personality for their applications to sustainability. Assignments allow students to explore their own attitudes and values regarding sustainability and to enact behavior change experiments to experience and reflect upon factors involved in behavior change.
3 credit hours
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PSY 216 Forensic Psychology
The focus of this course is an examination of the interaction between the discipline of psychology and the criminal justice system. It examines the aspects of human behavior directly related to the legal process such as eyewitness memory, testimony, jury decision making and criminal behavior. In addition, the professional practice of psychology will be examined as to how it interacts with the legal system, criminal law and civil law. The student will gain an understanding of the production and application of psychological knowledge to the civil and criminal justice systems. It embraces psychology and the law, psychology of police and policing, corrections, parole, victim services, addiction services, family services and the full range of activities related to law enforcement, criminal behavior and the treatment of offenders. This course provides a strong foundation of understanding for individuals interested in psychology, law, criminal justice and related fields. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or CCJ 101 .
3 credit hours
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PSY 221 Child and Adolescent Development Fall/Spring
This course for non-majors is a survey of the major developmental concepts. Examination of growth and change from conception through adolescence is stressed. Emphasis is placed on cognitive, biological, and social development. Does NOT satisfy Psychology major requirements or Psychology electives. Students may use either this course or PSY 223 to satisfy the Psychology minor, and/or Children and the Family Constellation, but not both.
3 credit hours
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PSY 223 Early Childhood Development Fall/Spring
This course provides an understanding and appreciation for the interrelated growth process of development from infancy through early childhood. Emphasis is placed on growth areas including the physical, cognitive, social, moral and emotional. The course will focus on research-based findings and will explore the areas and theories of constructive, Vygotsky’s Socio-cultural Theory, attachment and social relationships, the importance of play, variations in development, the needs of the young child and developmentally appropriate practices. Course satisfies Pre K-4 Education requirements, but NOT Psychology major requirements or Psychology electives. Students may use either this course or PSY 221 to satisfy the psychology minor, and/or Children and the Family Constellation, but not both.
3 credit hours
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PSY 225 Health Psychology
Health psychology is a field within Psychology that focuses on the behavioral, cognitive, psychosocial, and physiological factors that influence individual responses to health and illness. This course will focus on the theoretical, scientific, and applied aspects of the field of health psychology. Topics to be covered will include health-enhancing and health-compromising behaviors, risk factors for leading causes of death, stress, coping, the interplay among patients, their health-care provider, pain and chronic illness, and specific illnesses. Stress and life style factors, such as diet, exercise, alcohol, and drugs in health and wellness will also be examined. We will draw on many related disciplines such as medicine, biology, developmental, social, clinical psychology, behavioral medicine, pharmacology, nutrition, meditation and others. Thus, this course will have a wide appeal to psychology majors and non-majors alike. Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
3 credit hours
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PSY 227 Childhood Exceptionalities
This course will provide an introduction to the major areas of exceptionality that are typically encountered in the primary and secondary educational settings. Emphasis is placed on the etiology and diagnoses of these conditions and the role of psychology and psychologists within the educational setting. The provision of special and individualized education programming will also be reviewed. Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
3 credit hours
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PSY 230 Abnormal Psychology Fall/Spring
This course is designed for non-majors who wish to better understand the concept of “abnormality” as it relates to psychological disorders. Using the current system for diagnosis (DSM system) as a guide, major categories of psychological disorders will be explored in terms of their development and symptom patterns. Particular attention will also be given to the intersection between the mental health and legal systems. Prerequisite: PSY 100 . Does not satisfy Psychology major requirements or Psychology electives
3 credit hours
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PSY 243 Social Psychology Fall/Spring
This course explores the effects of the social environment on an individual’s behavior, emotions, and thoughts, including the effects of other people, groups, and self-perception. Topics include perceiving the self and others, attitude formation and change, persuasion, conformity and obedience, group influence, helping behavior, aggression, and attraction and love. Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
3 credit hours
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PSY 250 Multicultural Awareness Fall/Spring
In this course, students will critically examine their beliefs and their relevant behaviors regarding race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, age, and ability. Students will explore the research on the psychological processes that underlie bias, stereotyping, and discrimination, as well as explore the psychological consequences which can result. Knowledge gained in this course can be applied to enhance students’ personal relationships and to increase their effectiveness in professions that deal with a culturally diverse public. Prerequisite: PSY 100 . Psychology major or minor or Urban Education minor or permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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PSY 260 Psychological Perspectives on Intimate Relationships Spring Semester Odd Years
This course will explore how scientific research from the field of psychology can be applied to questions related to intimate relationships. Broad topics will include attraction and relationship initiation, intimacy and attachment, maintenance of long-term relationships, conflict resolution, and changes to relationship dynamics. Prerequisite: PSY 100
3 credit hours
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PSY 270 Design and Analysis I Fall/Spring
This course is designed to provide the Psychology major with an integrated introduction to the scientific method as practiced in psychology. Topics covered will include: experimental design, control, ethics, and the APA style for research report writing. Prerequisite: PSY 200 .
3 credit hours
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PSY 271 Design and Analysis II Fall/Spring
This course is designed as a continuation of PSY 270 . The course will focus on the experimental method and relevant statistical analysis used in psychology (correlation, z-test, t-test, ANOVA’s, etc.). Prerequisite: PSY 270 or permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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PSY 307 Cognitive Psychology Fall/Spring
This course studies, in detail, those mental processes and structures that compose the human cognitive system. The course will view cognitive psychology as the coordinated operation of mental processes within a multicomponent memory system. Topics include memory processes and theories, conscious processing, knowledge representation, and storage and retrieval of memory. Recent research findings and issues related to human memory are stressed. Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
3 credit hours
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PSY 309 Theories of Learning Fall
This course takes a theoretical approach to learning, employing viewpoints from traditional learning theory. Classic questions in the field of human learning are explored. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or BIO 220 and BIO 221 .
3 credit hours
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PSY 310 Brain and Behavior Fall
This course applies the physiological foundations that have been discussed in the prerequisite courses to examine neural processes underlying sensation, movement, sleep, and other complex behaviors. Students will also learn about modern methods in neuroscience. In addition to examining neuroscientific data and methods, this course also emphasizes the development of skills necessary to interpret and communicate complex scientific information at a lay level. As such, students will work throughout the term to develop a brain outreach activity designed to teach local children about the brain and behavior. Students will conduct this brain outreach at the conclusion of the term. Prerequisite: PSY 100
3 credit hours
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PSY 313/314 Applied Behavioral Neuroscience
This course will explore advanced aspects of Biopsychology using hands-on laboratory exposure to common Behavioral Neuroscience methodology. Students will participate in learning opportunities meant to enhance understanding of methodological principles and experimental design. Course activities will include conducting group or independent experiments that illustrate the connection between physiological processes and behavior, and students will be expected to write laboratory reports. This course includes a complementary lecture course to the Applied Behavioral Neuroscience course and will provide students with the opportunity to learn advanced principles of a range of topics, including psychopharmacology, neuroanatomy, experimental design, and the methods and confounds common to Behavioral Neuroscience. Prerequisite: or BIO 150 and BIO 151 .
4 credit hours
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PSY 321 Developmental Science Fall/Spring
An in-depth examination of the contemporary theories and research in developmental science is the focus of this course. The entire lifespan, conception through death, will be explored. Prerequisite: PSY 200 .
3 credit hours
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PSY 330 Adult Psychopathology Fall/Spring
This course is for Psychology majors to better understand the concept of psychopathology as the main focus of the mental health professions. Focus will be placed on understanding the construct of a psychological disorder, different perspectives and systems by which disorders can be diagnosed and classified, and symptom patterns of major categories of psychological disorders affecting the adult population. Throughout the course particular attention will be given to salient issues in the field and a multidimensional perspective on the etiology of psychological disorders will be encouraged. Prerequisite: PSY 200 .
3 credit hours
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PSY 331 Child Psychopathology Spring Semester Even Years
This course will serve as a supplemental course in psychopathology. Focus will be placed on psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence, including understanding different perspectives from which disorders can be diagnosed and classified, recognizing how these disorders fall outside the range of developmental norms and appreciating the symptom presentation, diagnostic strategies, and treatment of psychopathology in youth. Prerequisite: PSY 321 and PSY 330 or permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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PSY 370 Design and Analysis III Fall/Spring
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply the statistical and research techniques presented in PSY 270 and PSY 271 . Students are responsible for writing an APA-style report and for oral presentation of original research. The research design may be experimental, quasi-experimental, or correlational. Statistical techniques covered in PSY 271 , such as ANOVAs and correlational analyses, may be used. Emphasis will also be placed upon critical reading and analysis of scientific research. Prerequisite: PSY 271 or permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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PSY 375-399 Special Topics in Psychology
These courses are designed to enable students, particularly Psychology majors, to focus on special topics or issues in the field of psychology. Topics in these courses will vary permitting students and faculty to focus upon areas of special interest or upon unique areas in the field. Each topic is offered infrequently. Prerequisite: PSY 100 ; additional prerequisites may apply, depending upon the topic.
1-3 credit hours
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PSY 421 Psychology Cooperative Internship Fall/Spring/Summer
An internship is designed to make the academic work more meaningful by providing exposure to real-world experiences in psychology. An internship also provides an opportunity to explore job possibilities within the psychology field. Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor; completed application by the following dates: Fall-August 1, Spring-December 15, Summer-May 15 (dates roughly correspond to the end of the semester before the internship will take place). Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours
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PSY 422 Psychology Cooperative Internship Fall/Spring/Summer
This class provides the opportunity for an additional internship experience. The requirements are the same as the requirements stated in PSY 421 . Prerequisite: PSY 421 ; approval of the instructor; completed application by the following dates: Fall-August 1, Spring-December 15, Summer-May 15 (dates roughly correspond to the end of the semester before the internship will take place). Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours
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PSY 431 Psychology Teaching Practicum Fall/Spring
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
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
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PSY 441 Counseling Theories in Psychology Fall Semester Even Years
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 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
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
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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Public Relations |
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PR 221 Introduction to Public Relations Fall/Spring
This course examines theory, strategies, and ethics used in the practice of public relations. Students focus on research, planning, audience reach, and evaluation of public relations in corporate, governmental, educational, and international settings. Students are introduced to written, spoken, and visual communication techniques. Students are evaluated by exams, quizzes, and assignments exploring areas of public relations.
3 credit hours
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PR 280 Ethics in Strategic Communication Fall of Odd Years
This course provides a student with an ethical framework for the practice of public relations and strategic communication and a concept of ethical issues surrounding communication activities. Coursework provides the opportunity to investigate and compare America’s value system with that of other countries, the meaning and values of public relations in a global society, and the relationship between public relations, the media, and business. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of ethics in communication. Prerequisite: PR 221 or MKT 100 .
3 credit hours
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PR 305 Public Relations Research Fall of Even Years
This course presents the strategic process of collecting and analyzing information in professional public relations settings. The practical focus of course assignments will be on using research to solve problems. Students will be introduced to situation analysis, designing and implementing surveys, interviewing, focus groups, and content analysis. Prerequisite: QBA 260 .
3 credit hours
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PR 321 Writing for Public Relations Spring of Even Years
This course is designed to develop knowledge, skill, and abilities in the production of public relations materials for print, broadcast, and web-based media. Students are required to produce a portfolio of written materials, which may include media kits, brochures, releases, fact sheets, backgrounders, newsletters, feature articles, speeches, and public service announcements. Students are evaluated by exams and the quality of their written work. This course is cross-listed as CM 321 . Prerequisite: PR 221 and CM 271 .
3 credit hours
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PR 322 Media Relations Fall
This course offers knowledge and skills in understanding local, regional, national, and international media needs, function, and demands; theories and methods in developing news; pitching stories, facilitating and accommodating media in news conference, briefing and on-scene locations. The course will involve developing of media list matrix; coverage planning; sequential time planning, video news release development, production and satellite distribution; on-scene staging, pool coverage, web-based media support, coverage measurement and cost benefit analysis, audience analysis. This course is cross-listed as CM 322 . Prerequisite: PR 221 and PR 321 .
3 credit hours
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PR 380 PR Cases Spring of Odd Years
This course provides an in-depth study of the strategic planning process used in developing, implementing, and evaluating public relations programs to achieve organizational objectives. Award-winning public relations strategies are analyzed to determine how practitioners solve problems in a variety of situations. Students develop a strategic plan as a group project. Prerequisite: PR 221 .
3 credit hours
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PR 421 Public Relations Campaigns Spring
Students work as agency groups responsible for the development of a public relations campaign for a client organization. Students are evaluated by assessment of campaigns and related presentations. Prerequisite: PR 321 , PR 380 , and the completion of 90 credit hours.
3 credit hours
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PR 423 Crisis Communications Management Spring of Even Years
This course is designed to help prepare future public relations managers to plan for and to manage communications for organizations during a crisis. Topics include: defining and identifying types of crises, developing communications plans for crises, defining and understanding the roles of risk management and issues management, and learning techniques for managing communications before, during, and after a crisis event. Students will develop a crisis communication plan. This course is cross-listed as CM 423 . Prerequisite: PR 380 .
3 credit hours
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Quantitative Business |
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QBA 260 Data Driven Decision Making Fall/Spring
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 102 or MAT 105 or MAT 120 or MAT 171
3 credit hours
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QBA 265 Introduction to Analytics Fall/Spring
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 330 Supply Chain Analytics Fall/Spring
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 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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QBA 345 Sport Business Analytics Fall
This course will use analytical tools to better manage general sport business for organizations. The topics include such areas as general sport marketing, ticket management, food/beverage management, and fan and sponsorship decisions. The course will focus on the applications of variety analytical methodologies, including forecasting, revenue management and marketing analytics. Prerequisite: QBA 260
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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QBA 421 Unstructured Data Management Spring
This course develops an applied understanding of industry-leading techniques and tools for managing unstructured data. Unstructured data is generated by modern applications and it usually cannot be organized in traditional structured databases. This course includes hand-on experience using information systems techniques and technologies for developing, maintaining, and employing an unstructured database system. Topics include the differences between structured and unstructured databases, information retrieving for unstructured data, and unstructured database development and maintenance. Prerequisite: QBA 260 and IFS 305 .
1 credit hour
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QBA 422 Text Mining Spring
This course introduces essential techniques of text mining to extract useful knowledge from large amounts of unstructured data and discover meaningful patterns to support decision-making. It includes hand-on experience using fundamental text mining techniques. Topics include introductory concepts, principles, and algorithms in text mining. Industry applications will also be discussed. Prerequisite: IFS 125 and IFS 305 .
1 credit hour
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QBA 423 Social Analytics Spring
This course introduces fundamental techniques to measure, analyze, and interpret digital interactions and relationships among people. It includes hand-on experience analyzing social media and social networks. Topics include mining the textual content created in social media (sentiment analysis and natural language processing) and analyzing socially established networks (influencer identification, profiling and prediction). Prerequisite: IFS 305 and IFS 465 .
1 credit hour
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QBA 430 Sport Performance Analytics Spring
This course will utilize several analytical tools to measure, analyze and predict professional sports players’ performance and team management. The course will focus on the applications of variety analytical methodologies, including decision analysis, predictive analytics, and optimization. The topics cover such areas as player evaluation, draft analytics and team’s salary cap management. Prerequisite: QBA 265 .
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
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.
3 credit hours
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REC 103 Leadership and Group Dynamics Fall/Spring
Investigates the special problems facing recreation professionals in various types of group settings. Consideration will be given to developing, supervising, and coordinating recreational programs.
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.
3 credit hours
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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 203 Adapted Sports and Recreation
This course will introduce students to various forms of adapted recreation and sports to support inclusion of individuals with disabilities in active recreation programs and sport participation. Students will learn about and engage in a variety of adapted recreation and sport activities. They will develop a basic understanding of disabilities, adaptive equipment, activity modifications, individualizing activities based on participant assessment, and how to plan and coordinate adaptive sports to promote outcomes for all participants.
3 credits hours
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REC 204 Programming for Special Populations
This course will provide students with the opportunity to plan recreation programs and group activities for individuals with various disabilities and/or other special programming needs. Students will learn how to develop programs and modify activities utilizing the YCP campus and other facilities within the local community so as to promote successful engagement and inclusion of all people regardless of ability level. Individuals with disabilities/special needs will regularly attend planned programs, thus enhancing student learning through hands-on experience, application of course knowledge, and skill development in adapting activities to accommodate and include participants with various ability levels and diverse needs.
3 credit hours
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REC 205 Foundations of Outdoor Leadership
This course will provide a foundation of knowledge, skills, and experience related to the application of leadership principles and practices within various outdoor recreation contexts. Students will develop knowledge and practice skills related to outdoor programming, adventure education, wilderness first aid, emergency preparedness, leave no trace, conservation, wilderness survival, and team building. Specific skill development may include activities such as canoeing, rock climbing, camping, outdoor cooking, etc. 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 210/211 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. Corequisite: REC211
4 credit hours
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REC 215 Field Experience Preparation and Professional Development Fall/Spring
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 Leadership 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
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. Prerequisite: REC 215 .
3 credit hours
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REC 225 Wilderness First Responder
This course will prepare students with knowledge and skill to handle first responder medical emergencies within an outdoor context. Students will develop and demonstrate basic proficiency in preventing and identifying emergencies, providing first responder medical care, and using rescue/transport techniques within a wilderness environment. This course meets requirements for Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.
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
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REC 250 Special Events Management Fall
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.
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.
4 credit hours
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