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PSY 4415 - LABOR RELATIONS
Labor relations are part of the organizational landscape in manufacturing, service, government, and professional sports. This course examines the history of unions, the organizing process, roles of both parties in contract negotiation and administration, strikes and conflict resolution, grievances, and arbitration processes.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 4416 - COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Introduces participants to current issues and techniques in compensation and benefits. Coverage includes the legal context for compensation, job evaluation and point factor systems, construction of compensation surveys, pay for performance systems, workers’ compensation, Social Security, unemployment insurance, ERISA and retirement plans and issues in executive compensation. The course emphasizes conceptual, social, and practical issues related to the development of an administration of compensation systems.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 4422 - PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
Designed to introduce students to the myriad factors influencing the development of girls and women in a variety of cultures and societies. Areas covered include feminist scholarship and research; gender socialization, women’s biology and health; sexuality, relationships and family; and work, career, and power issues. Students taking the course for graduate credit (PSY 5522) are required to complete an independent research project.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Information Literacy
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PSY 4430 - THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
Considers major personality theories ranging from psychoanalytic to humanistic and behavioral models. Papers and discussion concentrate on examining merits and limitations of various theories.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101 and 49 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 4441 - FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
Introduces the role of psychologists in the legal system. Assignments examine and evaluate assumptions made by the legal system about psychological and scientific issues. This approach serves as a framework for considering specific psycho-legal issues. Students study issues pertaining to jury trials, the insanity plea, punishment and sentencing issues, the rights of children, and other important questions.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101 and 49 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
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PSY 4445 - ADVANCED COUNSELING
This course provides an advanced understanding of the counseling process including presenting problem identification, assessment, and interventions. Additional emphasis will be placed on crisis assessment interventions, ethical considerations, and case conceptualization. Practical application assignments will enable students to develop advanced counseling skills.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 3300
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 4490 - SENIOR SEMINAR
In this course senior psychology majors explore their strengths and weaknesses and review the knowledge and skills they have acquired as a psychology major. Students are directed toward understanding how their skill sets and personal preferences may be successfully applied after completion of the B.S. degree (work or graduate school). Additionally, students submit a portfolio of their work while at Mansfield and complete a research-based seminar paper.
Prerequisites & Notes: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
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PSY 4495 - INTERNSHIP
Provides practical experience and beginning professional skills to selected students. This is an internship that will focus on applied skills, community service, or research work in settings appropriate to student’s interests and curriculum, including metal health and other human service programs, hospitals, human resource offices, and industrial or governmental agencies. The goal is to relate theoretical learning to practical applications.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: At least junior standing as a psychology major and approval of department faculty.
Credits: 6 - 12 cr. Notes: May be taken for 6 through 12 credits. Letter grades (A-F) will be assigned.
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PSY 4496 - RESEARCH APPRENTICESHIP
Provides students with intensive experiences in empirical research under close supervision. Qualified students become involved in ongoing research projects, working with experienced researchers. Students are encouraged to serve their apprenticeship at other campuses or institutional settings.
Credits: 1 - 15 cr. Notes: May be taken for 1 through 15 credits.
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PSY 4497 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study is an activity initiated by the student to increase his/her already advanced knowledge in a particular academic discipline. The subject is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member who has special expertise in that field.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. Notes: May be taken for 1 through 3 credits at one time.
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REC 1200 - INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR RECREATION
An introduction to the broad range of skills and knowledge needed by recreation professionals, especially as related to leadership of outdoor activities. Topics include: The inherent value of recreation, trends and growth in the field, the role of the public and private sectors, proper training of new guides, marketing recreational opportunities and case studies.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Environmental, Economic, Social and Personal Sustainability,
Professional Elective
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REC 1310 - ROCK CLIMBING
Covers the broad range of activities concerned with rock climbing, with an emphasis on climbing skills, technical skills with ropes and hardware, and safety. Participation in weekend and off-campus sessions is required.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Wellness
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REC 1320 - MOUNTAIN BIKING
Cover the broad range of activities concerned with mountain biking, with an emphasis on riding skills, maintenance, and safety. Participation in weekend and off-campus sessions is required.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Environmental, Economic, Social and Personal Sustainability,
Wellness
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REC 1330 - RIVER GUIDING
Cover the broad range of activities concerned with river guiding, with an emphasis on river hydrology and navigation, safety and risk management, technical skills, and trip organization. Weekend and off-campus sessions required. Course includes a guided raft trip.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Wellness
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REC 1340 - KAYAKING
Cover the broad range of activities concerned with kayaking and canoeing, with an emphasis on skills and safety. Participation in weekend and off-campus sessions is required.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Wellness
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REC 1380 - TEAM BUILDING / LOW ROPES ELEMENTS
This course focuses on developing self-confidence, decision making skills, cooperation, trust building, goal setting and teamwork through the use of numerous ropes/challenge course elements. Learning how to lead others through a challenge course is an integral part of the class.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Environmental, Economic, Social and Personal Sustainability
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REC 1390 - HIKING AND BACKPACKING
Covers the broad range of activities concerned with hiking and backpacking, with an emphasis on basic map reading, needed equipment, safety, trip organization, pioneering skills, and outdoor etiquette. Weekend and off-campus sessions required. Course includes a guided hike.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Environmental, Economic, Social and Personal Sustainability
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REC 1550 - NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Covers nature photography using digital cameras with an emphasis on tools and techniques for beginners. Topics include: lighting; macro and telephoto photography; photographing landscapes, plants and animals, water, and people. Participation in weekend and off-campus sessions is required.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Wellness
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REC 1560 - OBSERVING ANIMALS
Covers the various skills, tools, and techniques necessary to successfully guide guests to observe wild animals in their natural setting. Will focus on animals native to Pennsylvania and to the forested regions of the northeastern United States. Topics include: using a field guide, habitat associations, animal activity patterns, animal signs and tracks, vocalizations and calling, animal body language, blinds and camouflage. Participation in weekend and off-campus sessions is required.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Wellness
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REC 1570 - EDIBLE/MEDICINAL PLANTS
Students will learn the historical/cultural background for the use of edible and medicinal plants, especially those native to Pennsylvania. They will learn to identify and prepare many of the more commonly used species plus receive pointers on conveying this information to the general public. Although designed for nature tourism guides, this class is appropriate for anyone interested in the topic. Participation in weekend and off-campus sessions is required.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Wellness
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REC 2909 - WOMEN OUTDOORS
This course approaches the experience and perception of women outdoors from a variety of disciplines-rhetoric, cultural geography, recreations and leisure studies, history, and literature-all from a feminist perspective. We read essays giving an analytical framework for the books and films by women who hunt, fish, rock climb, mountain bike and surf. We explore issues such as how our cultural views and metaphorical constructs of women and nature affect participation in outdoor recreation, how women involved with recreation are talked to and about as compared to men, and what all this means for women who participate in outdoor recreation and for men who work or play outdoors with women.
Prerequisites & Notes: Minimum 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3cr. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: WS 2909 General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Humanities
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REC 3020 - PRACTICUM
An out-of-class learning experience that allows students to observe or participate in applied work. Practicums are graded S or U - they do not affect GPA.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 - 5 cr. Notes: May be repeated for a total of five credits.
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REC 3100 - LEADING OUTDOOR RECREATION TRIPS
Course covers the elements required for successful outdoor trips: trip organization, group dynamics, safety and risk management, interpretation of the cultural and natural environment, and outdoor ethics.
Prerequisites & Notes: REC 1200.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Environmental, Economic, Social and Personal Sustainability
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REC 3700 - RECREATION MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS
Covers management of outdoor recreation organizations in both the private and public sector. Marketing, budgets and finances, risk management, trip organization and logistics, and community relations are among the major topics covered.
Prerequisites & Notes: REC 1200.
Credits: 3 cr.
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REC 4496 - INTERNSHIP
Offers practical work experience and the opportunity to apply and to further develop appropriate skills. All internships will be grades S or U - they do not affect your QPA.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 6 - 12 cr.
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RPL 2815 - PLANNING AND POPULATION
Examination of regional and urban planning models, and demographics analysis. Topics include population growth, sustainable planning, land use, zoning, transportation, planning for demographic change (“graying” of the United States), impacts of urban sprawl, urban revitalization and New Urbanism. Field trips may be required.
Prerequisites & Notes: Minimum 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3cr.
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RTH 1101 - FUNDAMENTALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE I
A study of the function of the cardiopulmonary systems to prepare the student for further study in respiratory pathophysiology. Relevant clinical applications are included.
Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121, BSC 1122, MA 1128 each with a grade of at least “C” and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.
Credits: 3 cr.
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RTH 1102 - FUNDAMENTALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE II
Classroom instruction and laboratory practice of fundamental respiratory care assessment and therapeutic procedures. Topics include physical examination of the patient, bedside pulmonary function tests medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, airway pharmacology, lung expansion therapy, airway clearance therapy, airway management, and infection control.
Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121, BSC 1122, MA 1128 each with a grade of at least “C” and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. (HCC fee).
Credits: 4 cr.
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RTH 1111 - PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING
This course covers lung function in health and disease. Techniques used to measure lung function are discussed and demonstrated. The student is instructed in the interpretation of pulmonary function tests.
Prerequisites & Notes: RTH-1101 & RTH-1102 with a grade of at least “C” in each.
Credits: 2 cr.
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RTH 2204 - RESPIRATORY CARE PHARMACOLOGY
Examines the action and uses of pharmacologic agents. Emphasis is on drugs used in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and pulmonary disease, and includes the calculation of dosages and solutions.
Prerequisites & Notes: RTH 1102 with a grade of at least “C”.
Credits: 2 cr.
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RTH 2208 - PERINATAL/PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE
Examines respiratory physiology and pathophysiology relevant to the newborn and pediatric patient. The principles, techniques, and equipment relied upon in providing respiratory care to this age group are identified and demonstrated.
Prerequisites & Notes: RTH 1111, RTH 2204, RTH 2205 and RTH 2211 with a grade of at least “C” in each.
Credits: 2 cr.
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RTH 2211 - MECHANICAL VENTILATION
Classroom instruction and laboratory practice in the management of patients requiring continuous mechanical support of ventilation.
Prerequisites & Notes: RTH 1101, RTH 1102 & RTH 1112 with a grade of at least “C” in each. (HCC fee).
Credits: 4 cr.
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RTH 2212 - ADVANCED CARDIOPULMONARY CARE
Examines cardiovascular problems, advanced cardiopulmonary monitoring techniques, special procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation, and home care.
Prerequisites & Notes: RTH 1111, RTH 2204, RTH 2205 and RTH 2211 with a grade of at least “C” in each.
Credits: 3 cr.
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RTH 2222 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM II
The student will practice the administration of fundamental respiratory care procedures to patients in the hospital under the supervision of experienced respiratory therapists.
Prerequisites & Notes: RTH 1101, RTH 1102, RTH 1112, and RTH 2221 with a grade of at least “C” in each and health care provider BLS certification.
Credits: 3 cr.
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RTH 2223 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM III
The student will demonstrate competence in the administration of fundamental respiratory care procedures and begin practicing more advanced respiratory care procedures in the critical care units and diagnostic laboratories.
Prerequisites & Notes: RTH 1111, RTH 2204, RTH 2205, RTH 2211, and RTH 2222 with a grade of at least “C” in each and health care provider BLS certification.
Credits: 5 cr.
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RTH 2224 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM IV
The student will demonstrate competence in the administration of advanced respiratory care procedures in the critical care units and diagnostic laboratories. Rotations to specialty care facilities are included.
Prerequisites & Notes: RTH 2208, RTH 2212, and RTH 2223 with a grade of at least “C” in each and health care provider BLS Certification.
Credits: 6 cr.
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RUS 1101 - INTRODUCTORY RUSSIAN I
Oral alphabet drill, written alphabet drill, study of specific letters and sounds, pronunciation and orthography, personal pronouns, present tense, first conjugation verbs, accusative of personal pronoun questions, indirect questions and negation, present tense, second conjugation verbs, reflexive verbs, gender of nouns, accusative of nouns (direct objects), verbs of going, months and years with numbers, prepositional case of nouns, possessive pronouns/adjectives.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: proven foreign language ability.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 1102 - INTRODUCTORY RUSSIAN II
Dative case of pronouns, double negatives, conjunctions. Noun plurals, stress shift in plurals, geographical information, expressions with dative, demonstrative pronouns, adjectives, superlative degree, past tense, future tense, accusative of adjectives/possessive pronouns, relative pronouns, partitive genitive, instrumental case with prepositions.
Prerequisites & Notes: RUS 1101.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 2201 - INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I
The perfective and imperfective aspect of verbs, dates and the negative case, dative case of nouns, adjectives and pronouns, instrumental case without prepositions, relative pronouns, partitive genitive, passive voice, instrumental case with prepositions, masculine nouns with stressed endings, genitive plural, adjectives modified by numbers, dative, instrumental and prepositional plural, indefinite pronouns, adjectives and adverbs, comparative degree of adjectives and adverbs, reading of simple texts.
Prerequisites & Notes: RUS 1101 and RUS 1102 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 3370 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
Open to students who wish to study abroad. Plans for foreign study should be presented at least one semester prior to departure. Number of credits granted will be based upon validated credentials presented to the department. The student should register for RUS 3370 - RUS 3380 prior to departure. Students should consult the regulations for study-abroad available in the Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 3371 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 3372 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 3373 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 3374 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 3375 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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SCI 1104 - FORENSIC SCIENCE
Forensic science is the application of science to law. this course will study the collection and identification of materials used as evidence. This will include an understanding of their physical and chemical nature and origins at the crime scene. Further, the student will utilize the collected evidence to suggest scenarios for crime scenes.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge - Natural and Physical Sciences,
Natural Sciences
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SCI 1107 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE I
An introduction to astronomy, forces and motion, and energy. Students will often construct laboratory apparatus from readily available sources to make physical measurements. This general education course is particularly suitable for elementary education majors.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge - Natural and Physical Sciences,
Natural Sciences
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SCI 1108 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE II
An introduction to the atom, chemistry, electricity and magnetism, sound, and light. Students will often construct laboratory apparatus from readily available sources to make physical measurements. This general education course is particularly suitable for elementary education majors.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge - Natural and Physical Sciences,
Natural Sciences
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SCI 1125 - THE SCIENCE OF MUSIC
Provides scientific explanations for the physical basis of sound and music. Topics will include: what comprises music versus noise, the biological interpretation of music, how sounds are made with different instruments, and digital aspects of modern music production and engineering. Explanation will require an introduction to Newton’s laws of motion, wave mechanics and acoustics, and some basic concepts of electricity and circuits. Students will explore these ideas hands on in the lab portion of the course.
General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge - Natural and Physical Sciences
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SCI 3270 - NANOTECH LAB EXPERIENCE
An intensive nanotechnology laboratory experience. Topics covered include: material safety and equipment; basic nanotechnology processes; thin film deposition; lithography; materials modification; and device characterization, packaging, and testing.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of Nanotechnology Coordinator required.
Credits: 18 cr.
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SCI 4400 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
This is a course for one to three credits for practicing teachers and for graduate and undergraduate students who are enrolled in education programs. The course may focus on one or more physical science topics, but content, activities, and methods will be treated with equal importance for a variety of classroom settings. The information, ideas, and activities obtained will be timely and useful to teachers in their classrooms.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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SFM 1800 - JOB SITE SAFETY
This course will cover basic safety procedures and OSHA regulations pertaining to common work sites, including well pads.
Credits: 3 cr. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: GEG-1800
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SFM 2001 - LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN SAFETY
Legal and Ethical Issues in Safety -An overview of legal, regulatory, and ethical dimensions of safety management. Covers the basic aspects of OSHA regulation of safety and contrasts regulatory compliance with ethical responsibilities. Students will analyze case studies to understand and recommend appropriate actions.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SFM 2002 - REGULATION OF INDUSTRAIL HEALTH AND SAFETY
An overview of the regulation of industrial health and safety. Students will gain an understanding of industrial and occupational health and safety, safety legislation and regulation, ergonomics and safety management, fire prevention and protection, safety systems, and various resources for ensuring the health and safety of an industrial workforce. Special attention will be given to the safety needs of the gas production and service industry.
Prerequisites & Notes: SFM-1101
Credits: 3 cr.
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SFM 3001 - SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
An overview of strategies for developing and managing safety programs. Students will gain an understanding of the elements of effective cultures of safety and design a basic safety education program for a simulated workplace need.
Prerequisites & Notes: SFM-1101
Credits: 3 cr.
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SFM 3002 - CRITICAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
A comprehensive overview of critical incident management. Students will gain an understanding of best practices for managing critical incidents that may put lives, property, or the environment at risk. Simulations of critical incidents will be used to ensure students learn relevant skills.
Prerequisites & Notes: SFM-1101
Credits: 3 cr.
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SFM 3003 - HUMAN FACTORS IN SAFETY
An overview of human factors in safety management and accident prevention. Students will review theories of human factors in safety and learn through case analysis ways to reduce the probability of accidents by more effectively recognizing risks and managing human behaviors at the worksite.
Prerequisites & Notes: SFM-1101
Credits: 3 cr.
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SFM 4450 - SENIOR SEMINAR IN SAFETY MANAGEMENT
This is a capstone seminar that addresses critical and advanced topics in safety management. Students will be expected to demonstrate a high level of critical thinking in written and oral work and leadership skills in identifying solutions to complex safety problems. All students will prepare a major presentation on a topic selected in consultation with the instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes: SFM-3003
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 1101 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Introduction to the basic concepts, premises, and techniques involved in the scientific approach to the study of human societies. Analysis is made of selected aspects of social behavior at interpersonal, intergroup, and societal levels. Global perspectives are explored.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Social and Behavioral Sciences,
Global Awareness, Social Sciences
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SOC 1121 - CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS
A survey of the major problems in contemporary society with special attention to the major paradigms (conflict, functionalist, interactionist) that are used to interpret the formation of social policy and social movement. Special focus is on social and economic justice and populations at risk globally and locally.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Ethics and Civic Responsibility,
Global Awareness, Information Literacy, Social Sciences
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SOC 2200 - AMERICAN MINORITIES
An investigation of the individual and group processes by which the U. S. has been peopled and of the resulting racial, religious, and ethnic communities. Consideration will be given to the similarities and differences in the values and experiences of a variety of groups and to the relative strength of tendencies toward assimilation and toward preservation of distinguishing characteristics.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 2203 - TELEPHONE SURVEY RESEARCH
Provides training in applied social research. Students are directly involved in constructing an interview schedule, selecting a sample, conducting telephone interviews, coding and analyzing data, and writing a report.
Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 1101, PSY 1101 or ANH 1101.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy, Social Sciences
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SOC 2232 - AMERICAN FAMILY SYSTEMS
An examination of the diversity of marriage and family life in American society as reflected in changing social conditions and social policies. Focus is given to social and economic justice and populations at risk, including the identification and function of values, norms, and codes relevant to marriage and family decision making.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Social and Behavioral Sciences,
Social Sciences
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SOC 2260 - SOCIAL STRATIFICATION
This general education course provides an introduction to the study of social stratification in the United States of America and around the world. Students will investigate the dimensions of inequality among social positions analyze the means by which individuals, groups and countries attain unequal rank, and critique theories of this intersection of class, race, gender and country. Explores the problems associated with theorizing about and measuring social class.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Social and Behavioral Sciences,
Global Awareness, Social Sciences
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SOC 3280 - SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
Explores sociological theories and research on deviant behavior. Emphasis is on understanding the social construction of what is considered deviance in society, the social patterns behind deviant behavior within society, and how deviance is a necessary part of society. Major and minor forms of deviant behavior will be explored using these perspectives.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3301 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Overview of the major concepts, theories, and research findings in the field of organizational behavior. Examines the sociological analysis of organizations in modern society, the social dimensions of high performance organizations, and how to direct and lead individuals, groups and organizations.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3305 - SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
Analysis of the interrelationships between religion and other aspects of society, particularly with reference to the problems of order and change.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Social Sciences
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SOC 3307 - SOCIAL RESEARCH I: RESEARCH DESIGN DATA COLLECTION
Examines the basic relationship of research with social theory, the challenges of defining a problem for study, the selection of an appropriate sample, and the challenges faced in using various techniques to collect data from a sample. Careful consideration is given to the ethical issues that arise in the conduct of research.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
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SOC 3308 - SOCIAL RESEARCH II: ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION, AND APPLICATIONS
Covers how social scientists handle quantitative data. Reviews the scientific method, causality, the types of variables encountered in social research, and how data informs social theory. The focus is on learning basic techniques for describing social science data and testing for relationships between variables. Includes training in statistical software package and student-driven applied research projects; thus previous training in statistics strongly recommended.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
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SOC 3310 - SOCIOLOGY OF SEX AND GENDER
This course introduces major sociological concepts, theories, and perspectives about gender and sex. The main purpose of this course is to explore how society and culture work together to shape our lives and our gender identities. The course will explore the relationship between gender and major social institutions, such as family and economy. This will examine how culture, economy, and education, maintain, reproduce, and change gender roles within the United States and across the world.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 24 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Social and Behavioral Sciences,
Global Awareness, Social Science
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SOC 3320 - SOCIOLOGY OF GLOBALIZATION
Globalization is profoundly remaking social structure and transforming the lives of people in every corner of the planet. The objective of this course is to survey the distinct themes sub-areas that make up the sociology of globalization. These include: theories of globalization; the global economy; political globalization; globalization and culture; transnational civil society/transnational social movements; globalization and gender/race/ethnicity; and transnational migration, etc.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3322 - SOCIOLOGY OF AGING
Analyzes the influence of social interaction upon the process, stages, and problems of aging, particularly of older age. Student-conducted oral history is utilized not only as a catalyst for intergenerational understanding and respect, but also as a therapeutic social work technique designed to enhance the self-image of older people by having them look back over their personal histories and through that process help them to meet the human need to attain a self-appreciation of the validity and significance of their lives.
Credits: 3 cr. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: SOC 5522. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Social and Behavioral Sciences,
Social Sciences
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SOC 3336 - POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY
Covers the intersection of sociology and politics. Investigates the development of policy issues, people’s reactions and responses to them, and resolution of the issues in the public arena. Focuses on the dynamics of power and influence in the social relations: who has power, who does not, and why.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3342 - ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY
Environmental sociology explores how the environment, society, politics, economics, technology and the individual intersect. Key contemporary environmental debates are investigated. Topics covered include the environmental movement, the sustainable development debate, capitalism and technology, global warming, environmental justice and the ecological society. Theory and empirical studies inform the exploration.
Credits: 3 cr General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Environmental, Economic, Social and Personal Sustainability
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SOC 3350 - SELECTED TOPICS SEMINAR
Review of a specialty area in anthropology, sociology or the study of a problem from an interdisciplinary position.
Prerequisites & Notes: Upper division standing and permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 - 6 cr. Notes: May be taken for 1 through 6 credits.
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SOC 3357 - SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION
This course is designed to introduce students to the major sociological theories and research in the area of education. Students will examine the history and structure of education in the U.S. and how the U.S. compares with other countries. Understanding who makes it and who doesn’t in the U.S. education system and why, is the major focus of the course.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
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SOC 3360 - SOCIOLOGY OF MEDICINE
This course includes the sociological study of physical health and illness, therapy, rehabilitation, and the organization of health care systems in the United States. It examines help-seeking behaviors, utilization of health care services, issues of bioethics, and the roles of health care service providers all from the sociological perspective. Race, class, and gender stratification within the health care system will also be explored.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 45 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Social and Behavioral Sciences,
Social Sciences
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SOC 3370 - SOCIOLOGY OF CHILDHOOD
This course explores the nature of childhood and the development and socialization of children from infancy through adolescence. Through course readings, assignments, and discussions, the course will cover the agencies and social forces that shape children. This course will incorporate the perspective, which rather than assuming that children are passive participants starts from the assumption that children are active participants who both shape and are shaped by their social world. The course will also address the future of childhood which might be especially beneficial to current or future policy makers.
Prerequisites & Notes: 30 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Social and Behavioral Sciences,
Social Sciences
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SOC 4415 - AMERICAN VALUES IN CONFLICT
Analyzes American values and values conflicts from a sociological perspective, placing such values and conflicts within a context of ideological orientation, ethnic/racial and social class diversity, group interaction, socio-cultural change, and societal policy.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Social Sciences
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SOC 4441 - ORGANIZATIONAL INTERNSHIP
Provides experience in the regular activities of a business, government agency, or social service organization. Students will prepare an analysis of the organization’s role system and its real or potential area of stress.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor; SOC 3301 strongly recommended.
Credits: 6 - 15 cr.
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SOC 4449 - PRACTICUM
This course is designed to provide an applied experience working in an agency or organization. Students will develop an understanding of organization’s position in the community. The student should become aware of the agency/organization’s social interaction patterns, the organization’s mission and role, and its strengths and weaknesses. Students are expected to help the organization reach its goals through the application of sociological concepts and training.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 4480 - SOCIAL SCIENCE THEORY
Course examines classical theorists who have contributed to the development of sociology and anthropology. Students review the historical, societal and intellectual situation surrounding the classical theorists, the linkages between their work, their backgrounds, and the major contributions that they have provided. The role of theory in the process of conducting social science research is illuminated.
Prerequisites & Notes: 12 semester hours of Sociology courses or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 4495 - SENIOR SEMINAR
This course provides Sociology and Anthropology majors an opportunity to integrate their learning experiences. Two aspects of these learning experiences will be demonstrated through 1) career-oriented learning applications and 2) academic learning applications. Students will create a portfolio and a capstone paper and do a professional presentation in the chosen focus area.
Prerequisites & Notes: 60 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 4497 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study is an activity initiated by the student to increase his/her already advanced knowledge in a particular academic discipline. The subject is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member who has special expertise in that field.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. Notes: May be taken for 1 through 3 credits at one time.
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SPA 1101 - INTRODUCTORY SPANISH I
For students who have not previously studied Spanish. Fundamentals of grammar, intensive drill in pronunciation, comprehension, and speaking. Two hours language laboratory required weekly.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Global Perspectives - Language other than English (Option 1),
Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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SPA 1102 - INTRODUCTORY SPANISH II
Continuation of SPA 1101, two hour language laboratory weekly.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPA 1101 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Global Perspectives - Language other than English (Option 1),
Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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SPA 2201 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I
Continuation of SPA 1102, grammar review.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPA 1102 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Global Perspectives - Language other than English (Option 1),
Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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SPA 2202 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
Continuation of SPA 2201.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPA 2201 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Global Perspectives - Language other than English (Option 1),
Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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SPA 2205 - PHONETICS AND PRONUNCIATION
A study of the speech organs, place and manner of articulation of Spanish phonemes and their phonetic realizations, along with extensive practice exercise on pronunciation, intonation, stress and sentence rhythm. The numerous changes occurring in connected and rapid speech will be studied as well. Students will also be introduced to some Spanish dialects and regional pronunciation patterns.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPA 1102 or equivalent; SPA 2201 or higher is preferred.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Global Perspectives - Language other than English (Option 1),
Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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SPA 2225 - SPANISH GRAMMAR REVIEW
SPA 2224 is a transition course between the intermediate and advanced level Spanish courses. It provides intensive Spanish grammar review and practice. It emphasizes the foundations of grammar and their expression in conversation, writing, and reading. In this course, students will increase their grammatical competency and command, as well as, work towards developing a more complex grammatical expression.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPA 2201, SPA 2202 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Global Perspectives - Language other than English (Option 1),
Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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SPA 3300 - SPANISH CONVERSATION
Practice in oral self-expression and comprehension. Selected topics assigned for each class.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPA 2202 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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SPA 3301 - CONVERSATION AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
SPA 3301 is an upper level conversation course designed to move students from intermediate to advanced level oral proficiency. All class activities will focus on contemporary Hispanic issues and will consist of individual/group presentations, debate, and discussion.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPA 2201, SPA 2202 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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SPA 3306 - THE CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION OF SPAIN
Examines the history of customs and institutions of Spain. Emphasizes the effect of history on general culture and customs of present-day Spain.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPA 2202 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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SPA 3307 - THE CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION OF LATIN AMERICA
Studies the history, customs and politics of Latin America. Emphasizes general characteristics: race, religion, life style, etc.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPA 2202 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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