Summer I 2023 Course Offerings

ACCT 0104 Principles of Accounting I (3)

Development of a framework of concepts underlying the preparation of corporate financial statements which are useful to investors, economists, the general public, and other interested external parties. The balance sheet and income statement as conventionally reported by American corporations are studied as to methodology for their preparation, their interpretation, and their strengths and limitations.

ACCT 0318 Financial Reporting III (3)

Continues the advanced study of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guiding the preparation of corporate financial statement.� The topics addressed include: leases; pensions and other post-retirement benefits; deferred taxes; an introduction to accounting for business combinations, and other advanced financial reporting issues.

FINC 0207 Financial Management (3)

Introduces basic concepts of corporate financial management. The course encompasses practical, as well as theoretical, aspects of corporate finance, with an emphasis on the decision making functions of the financial manager and the process of valuation. The objective of the course is to give students specific skills to analyze and interpret financial data and to develop an understanding of the nature of investment and financing decisions in business organizations. Topics covered include; financial statement analysis, the time value of money, the valuation of financial securities such as stocks and bonds, and capital budgeting analysis.

FINC 0305 Introduction to Econometric Methods (3)

A study of the application of statistical methods and techniques to economic conditions. The primary focus of the course is the formulation, interpretation, and critical analysis of regression methodology. Topics include: hypothesis testing, multiple regression, specification errors, multi-collinearity, and autocorrelation.

FINC 0312 Investments: Security Analysis (3)

Introduction to fundamental concepts of investments with an emphasis on the evaluation of financial securities. Topics include the operation of financial markets, how securities are bought and sold, economic and industry analysis, and financial statement analysis. The objective is to familiarize students with basic concepts and discuss issues critical to making sound investment decisions. It is applicable to students seeking to develop personal investing skills, as well as those considering a career in the area of investments.

ART 0104 Design Fundamentals (3)

This course explores the interaction of universal visual design elements, concepts, and media. Visual thinking through problem-solving exercises utilizing line, shape, form, texture, tone, color and space as well as the concepts of focal point, unity, variety, direction/movement, motif/pattern, and balance in a progressively complex format insures the understanding of compositional structures. The expressive possibilities of a variety of materials are also explored.

ART 0106 Art Survey: Prehistoric to Middle Ages (3)

Major representative works of western art and architecture from prehistoric times through the middle ages will be presented from a critical and historical viewpoint. The student will be introduced to the aesthetic and philosophical principles that underlie all art as well as to the relationship between the visual arts and the culture and society which produced them.

ART 0228 Graphic Design I (3)

A studio course with emphasis on the integration of design fundamentals into graphic communicative forms. Students will be involved in problem-solving experiences in various advertising media. Specific concentration will be on newspaper and magazine advertisements, brochures, television art forms and package designs.

BIOL 0104 Human Biology (4)

Human Biology introduces the structure and function of the human body. Students will study the major systems of the human body, including reproduction, digestion and nutrition, circulation, respiration, nervous and hormonal control and locomotion through examination of and non-invasive experimentation with their own bodies, computer simulations, reading and attending lecture/discussions.

BIOL 0104 Human Biology (4)

Human Biology introduces the structure and function of the human body. Students will study the major systems of the human body, including reproduction, digestion and nutrition, circulation, respiration, nervous and hormonal control and locomotion through examination of and non-invasive experimentation with their own bodies, computer simulations, reading and attending lecture/discussions.

BIOL 0106 Biology Today (4)

An introduction to the study of cells, cellular reproduction, inheritance and the gene, molecular genetics, and the development of organisms. Concentrates on human genetics and development. Investigates the role of biotechnology in genetics and development.

BIOL 0106 Biology Today (4)

An introduction to the study of cells, cellular reproduction, inheritance and the gene, molecular genetics, and the development of organisms. Concentrates on human genetics and development. Investigates the role of biotechnology in genetics and development.

BIOL 0129 Introduction to Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (4)

An introduction to the chemical foundations of life, cell structure and function, inheritance, sexual reproduction, and embryonic development. This course will focus on methods if inquiry, collection and analysis of data, and interpretation and presentation of results.

BIOL 0209 Medical Microbiology (4)

An introductory study of microorganisms. Principles of structure, metabolism, and genetics of microbes, are considered within a clinical framework. Application of basic principles focuses on medically important microorganisms, their transmission, and mechanisms of pathogenicity. Laboratory includes basic techniques for the study, enumeration, and identification of bacteria, clinical applications, and disease case studies. Students who have completed BIOL 0223 may not receive credit for this course.

BIOL 0239 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)

Utilizes a general approach to the human body with emphasis on structure and function to show ways in which the various organ systems interact. The respiratory, circulatory, digestive, endocrine, and urinary systems as well as temperature regulation and fluid balance are studied.

BIOL 0278 Biostatistics (3)

This course will introduce and train students in the analysis of biological data.� Students will learn about univariate parametric and non-parametric statistical tests using case study examples from a variety of biological fields.� Students will be expected to analyze data using graphical and mathematical techniques, utilizing open source (e.g. R) and/or proprietary software (e.g. SPSS).

ACCT 0518 Financial Reporting III (3)

Continues the advanced study of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guiding the preparation of corporate financial statements. The topics addressed include: leases; pensions and other postretirement benefits; deferred taxes; an introduction to accounting for business combinations, and other advanced financial reporting issues.

COMM 0101 Introduction to Mass Communication (3)

Provides students with a comprehensive survey and critical analysis of mass communication. This is accomplished through the study of the history and structure of mass media industries and an examination of social, economic, political, cultural, and global factors that create the context in which media operate.

COMM 0108 Introduction to Film (3)

Examines the aesthetic elements of film including cinematography, editing, sound, script, acting, direction, and mise en scene. The study of film also may include contexts such as cultural roles, genre, political issues, economics, and history.

COMM 0202 Introduction to Photography (3)

Examines techniques and applications of photography. Areas of study include camera operation, film selection, lenses, filters, lighting, composition, and digital monochrome and color image processing and manipulation (currently Adobe Photoshop). The history of the medium and its communicative properties also are discussed.

COMM 0222 Intercultural Communication (3)

Provides knowledge and understanding of the interrelationships among culture, language, and communication. Students will develop skills to overcome intercultural communication barriers such as ethnocentrism, misinterpretation of verbal and nonverbal signals, problems of stereotypes/perceptions and assumptions of similarities. The course will help students become culturally competent communicators in intercultural situations.

CRJU 0334 Drugs and Crime (3)

This course will present an overview of the problems of drug-related crime in contemporary society. Specific drug substances are discussed, as well as legal, cultural, and social factors in connection with drug law enforcement.

CRJU 0355 High Profile Crimes and Trials (3)

A survey of high profile crimes and trials from different periods in history. The importance of the media in creating high profile crimes and trials will be discussed along with the notation of newsworthiness. Particular attention will be given to the effects high profile crimes and trials have on the public and criminal justice system.

CRJU 617 Law Enforcment Policy Developments (3)

An examination of current policies and practices of police organizations. Attention will be given to modern organizational theories, a review of police discretion, and formal and informal channels of communication for the dissemination of policy statements and goals.

ECON 0101 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

An introduction to economic analysis with emphasis on the application of economic principles to an understanding of contemporary problems. Topics to be discussed include: the nature of a market economy, national income, employment and fiscal policy, characteristics of the American monetary and banking system, economic growth and international trade. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.

ECON 0305 Introduction to Econometric Methods (3)

A study of the application of statistical methods and techniques to economic conditions. The primary focus of the course is the formulation, interpretation, and critical analysis of regression methodology. Topics include: hypothesis testing, multiple regression, specification errors, multi-collinearity, and autocorrelation.

EDUC 0309 Children�s Literature (SAMPLE)

(3) This course is designed to provide teachers with a background of the major objectives and purposes for children�s literature in today�s classroom. Major emphasis will be given to a review of various types of children�s literature, ways to share literature effectively with children, the use of media to encourage more reading, and to the establishment of library centers within the classroom setting. Areas of specialization such as award winning books, key illustrators, poetry, and traditional literature also will be included.

EDUC 0314 Classroom Management (3)

Students will learn strategies for organizing and managing a classroom in order to create an environment that is conducive to learning and is both respectful and inclusive of all community members.� The beliefs of teachers and the effects of those beliefs on students are examined and challenged.� Roles and responsibilities of the classroom teacher to empower all students are introduced and practiced.� Emphasis is on democratic practices, teacher language, proactive planning, and the philosophy behind the management of the classroom.� Reactive practices taught have a positive (non-punitive) problem-solving orientation.� Equity, community, care, respect, and inclusion are consistent themes.

EDUC 0376 Developmental Disabilities and Self-Determination (3)

The purpose of this course is to explore educational, social, and legal issues that affect the opportunities of individuals with developmental disabilities.� A developmental disability is a delay or failure to progress through the milestones of childhood at a typical rate.� Educational assessment and programming will focus on the developmental domains of motor, psycho-social, communication, and cognitive functioning.� A key aspect of working effectively with students with developmental disabilities is collaboration with families.� this course will explore the realities of having a child with a disability and what schools, specifically teachers, can do to support the child and the family.� A continuum of educational and community services will be described in order to acquaint students with options needed to promote learning and self-determination throughout their lifetime.

EDUC 0381 Early Intervention: Birth to Age Five (3)

This course offers teacher candidates the opportunity to consider the range of exceptional learning needs that pose challenges for infants, toddlers, and preschool children, as well as assessment and intervention approaches that support young children's learning and development.� course topics include the social and legal context of early intervention and early childhood special education, culturally responsive and family-centered approaches to working with young children with disabilities, the use of assistive technologies, supports for young dual-language learners, and practices that offer positive behavioral guidance to young children.� A 15-hour field experience in an approved inclusive PreK setting is required.

EDUC 509 Children's Literature (3)

This course is designed to provide teachers with a background in children's literature and its use intoday's classroom. Emphasis will be given to a review of various types of children's literature, ways to share literature effectively with children, the use of media to encourage more reading, and� the establishment of library centers within the classroom setting. Areas of specialization such as award-winning books, key illustrators, poetry and traditional literature will also be included in this course.

EDUC 514 Classroom Management (3)

This course introduces students to strategies for organizing and managing a classroom that will engage their future students in active learning. Creating an inclusive community in the classroom requires explicit proactive planning. There is an emphasis on democratic practices, empowering teacher language, observing students carefully, building relationships, as well as the philosophy behind the management of the classroom. The course asks students to critically examine their beliefs and change those that limit the opportunities for student voice and empowerment. The course teaches non-punitive practices of positive behavior supports that have a skill-building, problem-solving orientation. Equity, community, care, respect, and inclusion are consistent themes. Pre-requisites EDUC 0519 or EDUC 0544 or by permission.

EDUC 576 Developmental Disabilities and Self-Determination (3)

The purpose of this course is to explore educational, social and legal issues that affect the opportunities of individuals with developmental disabilities. A developmental disability is a delay or failure to progress through the milestones of childhood at a typical rate. Educational assessment and programming will focus on the developmental domains of motor, psycho-social, communication, and cognitive functioning. A key aspect of working effectively with students with developmental disabilities is collaboration with families. This course will explore the realities of having a child with a disability and what schools, specifically teachers, can do to support the child and the family. A continuum of educational and community services will be described in order to acquaint the student with the least restrictive options needed to promote and enhance learning. Educational assessment and programming will focus on the developmental domains of motor, psycho-social, communication and cognitive functioning.

EDUC 580 Multicultural Education (3)

This graduate course provides a foundation in the theory and practice of Multicultural Education. Students are guided in an examination of the ways in which socially constructed categories of difference shape the perspectives and opportunities of groups in the United States. These categories include but are not limited to, race, class, gender, ability status and sexual orientation. The course explores the role that education plays in the relationships between social groups and institutional power. Students will be introduced to critical theories and practices such as culturally relevant teaching. This graduate course is cross-listed with EDUC 0380 and is differentiated by assignments, learning outcomes and expectations at an advanced level.

EDUC 581 Early Intervention: Birth to Age Five (3)

This graduate course offers teacher candidates the opportunity to consider the range of exceptional learning needs that pose challenges for infants, toddlers, and preschool children, as well as assessment and intervention approaches that support young children's learning and development. Course topics include the social and legal context of early intervention and early childhood special education, culturally responsive and family-centered approaches to working with young children with disabilities, the use of assistive technologies, supports for young dual language learners, and practices that offer positive behavioral guidance to young children. This graduate course is cross-listed with EDUC 0381 and is differentiated by assignments, learning outcomes and expectations at an advanced level. Fifteen hours of field experience in an approved inclusive PreK setting is required. Pre/Corequisite:� EDUC 0540 or equivalent or permission of instructor �

EDUC 595 Professional Development: Special Topics in Education (3)

A graduate special topics course designed to meet the professional development needs of an external educational partner, such as a school or school district. This course may be included in a Westfield State University graduate degree program only if it meets the requirements of that degree, the review and approval of a program advisor based on a final project or portfolio related to the course, and the program advisor's inclusion of the course on an approved program of study.

EDUC 622 Case Studies in Middle and Secondary Education (3)

This course seeks to integrate theories of effective teaching and the practice of teaching through the use of case studies. The primary objective of the course is to encourage learners to examine the practice of teaching, to apply theory to the practice of teaching, to facilitate process whereby teachers learn to reflect on their practice, and to encourage the use of research to inform practice. These objectives will be met by analyzing case studies in which participants must come to terms with the ambiguity of school and classroom situations and develop problem solving methods in response to those situations.

EDUC 631 Sheltered English Immersion (3)

This graduate course will provide the knowledge, skills and dispositions essential to effectively shelter content instruction to ensure that the English language learners (ELLs) will successfully access curriculum and achieve academic success. This course will also explore the relevant policies and laws as well as the social and cultural issues that contribute to the schooling of ELLs and the diversity of ELL populations. Knowledge of how language functions within academic content teaching and learning, and how children and adolescents acquire a second language will also be addressed. Course participants will plan instructionally diverse lessons based on assessment data within the context of a standards-based curriculum. The course will examine research-based protocols, methods and strategies to integrate subject area content with language and literacy development. Course participants will apply the MA English Language Development (ELD) World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) standards necessary to support ELL students' success with all Massachusetts curriculum standards for Pre-K-12 learners. This course also requires the completion of a critical inquiry research project further exploring one of the strategies covered. A field experience is required and might be shared with another field experience course. Prerequisites: EDUC 0519, 0554 or the equivalent or experience in teaching.

EDUC 633 Social Cultural Theories: Foundations of Education (3)

A comprehensive survey and critical analysis of the philosophical, sociological, historical and economic foundations of current major views regarding the nature and aims of education, curriculum design and validation, school organization and policy, and teaching-learning. The foundations of current proposals for school reform will be examined in depth. Documented 10 hour field experience is required.

EDUC 642 The Influence of Play Upon Young Children (3)

The seminar will examine the relationship of play to the growth of the young child, ages 3-8, in the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains of development. Emphasis will be placed on theories of play, current research in the area of play, and curricular applications of play for diverse groups of children in integrated settings. The appropriateness of resources and materials as they influence the learning, health, and physical development of the young child will be reviewed.

EDUC 690 Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Special Needs in Least Restrictive Environment (3)

This course will discuss curriculum approaches in core academic areas and development of activity based lessons. An in-depth view of the teaching-learning process, instructional strategies and evaluation methods for elementary and secondary students with special needs will be included. (30 hours of field experience required)

ENGL 0103 Speech (3)

A course that gives students an opportunity to practice the fundamental principles of oral communication. It includes experience in organizing and delivering various kinds of talks, participating in group and panel discussions, and evaluating speech habits. Voice quality, articulation, and pronunciation are studied.

ENGL 0215 Introduction to American Literature (3)

Introduces students to a range of American literary texts representing various genres and time periods. Students develop skills that will enable them to read American literature with greater pleasure and understanding. The interrelations of literature, the arts, and social history receive considerable attention. Course readings may focus on a shared theme(s). Intended for non-English majors, this course does not satisfy English major requirements. English majors should instead take required American literature surveys.

ENGL 0392 Business and Technical Writing (3)

How to write more powerfully, persuasively, and successfully in business. Students will learn the strategies of writing clear and effective memos, letters, and reports, and easy techniques for using tables and graphs. By the end of the course the student will have a portfolio of writing samples to demonstrate writing skills.

ENGL 634 Writing and Rhetoric (3)

Intensive course in the practice or theory of writing or rhetoric. Focus designated each semester by a course subtitle. Course syllabus is dependent upon the topic.

ENVS 0101 Principles of Environmental Science (3)

This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary topics and techniques of Environmental Science including the scientific method, ecology, the human population, resources use, pollution, climate change, and others.

EGST 0101 Introduction to Comparative Ethnic Studies (3)

This course focuses on the meaning and significance of race, ethnicity and culture in the United States. Students will be exposed to basic concepts in ethnic studies such as ethnicity, culture, race, socialization, cultural assimilation, acculturation, migration, immigration, social protest, and resistance. This course will be taught from an interdisciplinary perspective, thereby allowing students to build a base from various viewpoints and methodologies including but not limited to historical, cultural, political, economic, and sociological.

HIST 0131 United States History and Government to 1865 (3)

This course traces the history of the United States from the colonial period to the end of the Civil War, surveying the political, economic, social and cultural aspects. Topics include: Native Americans, Colonial Period, American Revolution, United States New Nation, North versus South, American Slavery, Westward Expansion, and the Civil War. The course focuses on major events, presidential administrations, United States Constitution, structure of state and federal government. Not open to students who have taken HIST 0130.

HIST 0290 Problems in World History (3)

These courses are designed to focus the attention of the student on a specific problem within the scope of historical study the fields of Africa, Asia, or Latin America. The problems will be of contemporary interest; and they will include intensive research, readings, class discussions, and the production of a scholarly paper. The field and problem(s) will be designated prior to the semester in which the course is offered. This course may be taken 3 times for credit.

MGMT 0107 Software Applications in Management (3)

Examines software designed for management including spreadsheets, data-base packages, and mainframe communications. Provides practical experience and systems theory necessary for managerial decision-making. Fundamentals of computer literacy and logical thinking, as they relate to management, are emphasized.

MGMT 0221 Business Management: A Survey of Organizational Development and Management Principles (3)

Provides a general probe into the role of management in business, exploring concepts of management used in business, various issues of Business Management structures and the organization of management. Topics to be studied include: an examination of a systems approach to management, human behavior, personality conflict in organizations and techniques of creative management. The course shall touch upon several leadership development strategies, models of executive action in business policy or control, and provide a broad comprehensive overview of current issues concerning women, minorities and social responsibility in the field of Business Management.

MGMT 0241 Business Law I (3)

Develops an understanding of the philosophical and logical development of the law and its relationship to business through the use of text and case analysis. Explores, in-depth, substantive contract law, which forms the basis for business transactions, commencing with the initial negotiation and offer through performance of legally binding obligations and the remedies available if obligations are not performed.

MGMT 0250 Quantitative Approaches to Business Decisions (3)

Covers the application of quantitative techniques to business problem-solving and decision making. Subjects include linear programming, probabilities, simulations, PERT, queuing, and game theory. The application of these analytical tools to business decision problems such as: distribution, inventory control, product mix, scheduling, competitive strategy, and forecasting is covered through case analysis. Approximately 1/3 of the course is devoted to case work.

MGMT 0321 Management Information Systems (3)

A broad introduction to the use of computer-based information systems in all functional areas of a business. Students learn how information systems may be developed, used, and managed to support the strategic, tactical, and operational decision-making processes in an organization.

MGMT 0338 International Business (3)

Provides an opportunity to bring the tools and information gained in previous courses to the task of solving managerial problems in international and foreign environments. Focuses on an analysis of market opportunities, methods of entry in foreign business areas, and related business problems.

MGMT 0398 Business Internship (3-15)

Full time business student/must be a second semester junior or senior and have permission of department.

MATH 0105 Calculus I (4)

A standard first semester course in calculus. Topics include limits and continuity, the derivative and its properties, applications of differentiation, introduction to anti-differentiation, the definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

MATH 0108 Elementary Statistics (3)

An introduction to basic concepts and techniques of statistics for students needing skills for research techniques in education, business, and the physical, life, and social sciences, or simply to understand the mass of statistical information in modern life. Topics include: graphical techniques such as histograms or box plots; measures of location and spread; scatter plots and correlation; sampling and sampling distributions; estimation and statistical inference (confidence intervals and/or hypothesis testing).

MATH 0111 Mathematical Applications (3)

An introductory course designed to provide the liberal arts major with opportunities to investigate ways in which mathematics is used to solve real world problems in a variety of disciplines. Applications may include such topics as voting schemes, fair division, networks, scheduling, finance, probability and statistics.

MATH 0115 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences (3)

An introduction to algebraic modeling, with an emphasis on applications in business and the social sciences. Topics include: using algebraic models to describe the relationship between variables, using graphs to visualize models, and choosing and interpreting various models. Calculus is introduced and is used as a tool for studying the structure of algebraic models.

MATH 0153 Foundations: Number Systems (3)

An introductory course on number systems. Topics will include: the development and properties of various number systems (such as integers, rational, real, and complex numbers); and operations and different representations in these number systems (such as those in bases other than 10). Students will develop a conceptual understanding of the course material in a learning environment that models the pedagogical foundations of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards.

MUSC 0104 World Music (3)

A survey of world music literature focusing on non-Western cultures including: Africa, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Latin and South America; and lesser known music of the Western world including Native American and Canadian peoples.

MUSC 0160 History of Jazz (3)

The study of jazz music from the early 1900�s to the present. Emphasis on styles and trends of major jazz performers and ensembles within each period.

NURS 0354 Nursing Leadership (RN-BSN)

(3) Focuses on the role of the professional nurse in a leadership/management position. The course examines how the professional nurse works collaboratively within the structure of a healthcare organization. Emphasis will be on leadership and organizational theories and their relationship to managing people, positive problem solving/decision making, conflict resolution, appropriate delegation and effective communication with all members of the health care team. The use of self-assessment to facilitate the development of leadership/management skills will be incorporated.

NURS 0396 Nursing Capstone and Clinical Internship (RN-BSN)

(6) Provides an opportunity to assume a professional nursing role under the auspices of a qualified nurse preceptor. This capstone experience focuses on synthesizing advanced nursing concepts and utilizing complex decision making in an individualized clinical environment. Emphasis will be on preparing to transition to competent and confident beginning professional practice.� 1 hours classroom and 225 hours of SimLab/clinical are required.

PSYC 0101 Introduction to Psychology (3)

Overview of the basic theories and facts of human behavior and mental life. Topics include the scientific method, the physiological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and memory, development, personality, social psychology, and abnormal behavior. Psychological knowledge is related to daily problems and everyday life. This course is a prerequisite to all other psychology courses.

PSYC 0201 Theories of Personality (3)

The major theories of personality, including those of Freud, Jung, Sullivan, Allport, and Rogers, and the evidence used to support them. Comparisons and contrasts of these theories are made and implications drawn will be discussed and applied to counseling, psychotherapy, and education.

PSYC 0203 Adolescent Development (3)

Focuses on the scientific study of the biological, cognitive, social and emotional changes that occur during adolescence, and how development is impacted by sociocultural contexts.� This includes the examination of topics such as puberty, identity formation, self-management, sexuality, family relationships, peer relationships, moral development and decision-making.� This course will also discuss contemporary challenges facing adolescents.� The objective is to deepen students' understanding of adolescence as a developmental period.

PSYC 0206 Educational Psychology (3)

This course explores the application of psychological concepts, theories and methodologies related to educational practices, including the nature and sources of individual differences in school readiness, motivation, self-management, decision making, and emotions.� This course also examines theories of child and adolescent development, the fundamentals of learning theory, principles of classroom management, and theory and application of issues in educational measurement.

PSYC 0212 From Disorder to Orientation (3)

Takes an in-depth look at how the field of psychology has historically dealt with the issue of sexual orientation.� Applicable psychological theories, and their subsequent evolution or demise, are discussed in the context of history.� Among issues discussed are the nature vs. nurture controversy, heterosexism, homophobia, unearned privilege, oppression, visibility, and relationship/family structures.� Differences and similarities are discussed for those who define themselves as LGBTQ, as well as examined in cultural and global contexts. While the course content grounds students in a historical understanding of how far psychology has come, it also provides opportunity for debate and discussion on contemporary issues and psychology's contemporary contributions to understanding sexual orientation.

PSYC 0219 Research Methods in Psychology I (3)

This content-based course will provide students with theoretical knowledge about scientific methods of research in psychology, focusing on evaluating the validity of claims using evidence, measurement, the strengths and weaknesses of different research designs, and the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.� In addition, this course will introduce students to the use of references in scientific writing and American psychological Association (APA) style citations.

PSYC 0304 Social Psychology (3)

This course offers a broad introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of the way in which people think about, influence, and relate to one another.� Human social behavior will be examined from the viewpoint of the person; traits, motivations, and moods; the situation: threats, cultural norms, pressures, and influences; and the interaction of the person and situation.� We will explore topics such as social cognition, social perception, self-concept, social judgment, attitudes, persuasion, conformity, aggression, helping behavior, prejudice, interpersonal attraction, and group dynamics.

PSYC 0306 Learning (3)

An introduction to the terminology, concepts, and methods in the study of learning. An examination of principles in terms of early and contemporary inquiries and experiments. The focus is on classical and instrumental conditioning, generalization, and discrimination processes.

PSYC 0318 Psychology of Interpersonal Relations and Communications (3)

The major focus is on the nature of interpersonal relationships and how communication influences the formation, destruction and improvement of our relationships. We will bring together the thinking of major theorists and research findings in many areas dealing with interpersonal relations and communications.

PSYC 0341 Cognitive Psychology (3)

The psychology of sensation, perception, psycholinguistics, cognition and information processing. Topics include memory, attention, pattern recognition, thinking, problem solving, language, and artificial intelligence. Lectures stress in-depth reviews of the experimental evidence which bears on theories of cognition and language.

PSYC 610 Principles And Practices Of Psychological Testing (SAMPLE)

(3) This course is designed to give students a broad understanding of the theory and application of group and individual psychological testing. Students will examine the theories and rationales of the instruments and will become acquainted with administration, scoring and interpretation of selected group and individual tests. An analysis of the strengths and limitations of each instrument along with administration criteria will be effected. Students will also examine the social implications and ethical considerations of psychological testing. In an effort to ensure that school guidance students have experiences working with diverse students in P-12 schools, school guidance students will be required to complete at least 1/3 of their total pre-practicum hours in diverse school settings.

PSYC 615 Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment of Adults (3)

An in-depth look at the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders in adulthood, focusing on differential diagnoses and contemporary treatment strategies. Class exercises, field trips and speakers will be scheduled.

PSYC 620 Dynamics of Group Counseling (3)

This course is a small group laboratory experience designed to study group process phenomena and group counseling and psychotherapy theory and techniques. The format includes role-playing, simulation games, and practice sessions. The focus is on learning how to conduct groups.

PSYC 638 Forensic Counseling: Treatment (3)

The purpose of this course is to review and discuss research and theory on best practices in forensic counseling and treatment. Students will learn about programming designed for various offender populations, such as sexual offenders, violent offenders, developmentally disabled offenders, and juvenile delinquents. Current issues and methods for treating criminogenic needs related to personality, mental disorders, and cognitions will be discussed. Particular emphasis will be placed on obtaining skills towards evaluating the empirical literature on best practices in forensic counseling.

PSYC 664 Experimental Analysis of Behavior (3)

This course focuses on research findings and basic principles in the experimental analysis of behavior (EAB). The experimental analysis of behavior is a sub-discipline within behavior analysis, and involves exploring general principles of behavior, as well as isolating environmental determinants of behavior. Because it is so important to rule out extraneous sources of control, EAB experiments are typically conducted under rigorous and controlled laboratory environments and often involve nonhuman animals because their experiences can be completely controlled (unlike with humans). Some of the most prominent themes in EAB respondent and operant conditioning, stimulus control, reinforcement and punishment, schedules of reinforcement, choice, mathematical models, and behavioral momentum, among others. It is critical to understand EAB and applied behavior analysis are related to one another and inform each other. Many of the basic principles discovered via basic laboratory preparations have proven to be widely successful in applied settings. Likewise, many of the variables studied in laboratory settings are inspired by real world problems. Thus, the two sub-disciplines are inevitably connected.

PADM 660 Ethics and Accountability (3)

The focus of this course is on the obligations of the public administrator and on the unique ethical and moral dilemmas posed by public service. These range from the far from uncommon circumstances where there seem to be conflicting, ambiguous claims of good to the frequent need to choose among one�s responsibilities to elected officials, organizational superiors, professional standards, regime values, one�s organization, one�s loved ones and friends, and, not least, individual conscience. These issues will be addressed from a number of philosophical and situational perspectives, including the discussion of various ethical case dilemmas.

LANG 0210 Language Culture and Society (3)

An introduction to the role of language in shaping and reflecting social structures within and among human communities. Topics treated include language issues in relation to social class, ethnicity and gender, language usage and language change, and controversies centering on issues of language and public policy primarily in the U.S.

SOCI 0101 Principles of Sociology (3)

An introduction to the fundamental concepts of group behavior, major social institutions, principal theoretical perspectives and the nature of sociological research. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: the development of the discipline of sociology, components of culture, socialization, research methods, deviance, stratification and social change.

SOCI 0305 Urban Sociology (3)

Growth, structure and functions of the city. The urban place as an ecological, stratified, attitudinal and decision-making unit. Urban problems and social relations.

SOCI 0307 Social Problems (3)

A study of contemporary American society in light of selected problem areas. An analysis of contributing factors, conflicting views and values, current situation of prospects for resolution involving application of sociological concepts, theories, and methods.

SOCI 0315 Sociology of Gender (3)

An examination of the social construction of gender; the intersection of gender, class, race/ethnicity, and sexual orientation; the dimensions of gender inequality; and changing gender arrangements in the United States.

SOCW 0103 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare (3)

Pre-professional course designed to introduce the student to the present profession of social work, present social welfare programs, and the history of social work and social welfare.

MOVP 620 Current Issues in Physical Education (3)

Examination and analysis of current issues and trends in physical education.

MOVP 625 Biomechanics (3)

This class provides an in-depth examination of the anatomical and mechanical principles related to human movement. The primary focus is on the practical application of the knowledge in the analysis and enhancement of performance.