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POLS 100 - American Government Common Course Number & Description
A study of the basic principles of the American system of government with emphasis on problems relating to governmental structure and policies.
3 semester hours
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POLS 141 - Governments of the World Common Course Number & Description
An introduction to political systems of the world emphasizing political philosophy and comparative government. The course focuses on democratic systems other than the United States, authoritarian systems and third world systems.
3 semester hours
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POLS 210 - State & Local Government Common Course Number & Description
An analysis of the legal status, powers and functions, intergovernmental relations and political problems of state and local governments.
3 semester hours
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POLS 250 - Introduction to International Relations Common Course Number & Description
A study of international relations including the sources of power and conflict, and the methods by which states compete and cooperate with each other. Additional international actors and contemporary issues will be addressed.
3 semester hours
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POLS 291 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 5 semester hours
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POLS 292 - Topics Unique Course
Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
1 to 3 semester hours
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POLS 320 - Public Administration Common Course Number & Description
This course uses simulations and public management cases, as well as contemporary public administration literature, to introduce students to the theory and practice of public administration. Students work in teams to resolve issues and problems common to the public service environment.
3 semester hours
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POLS 341 - Europe Democratic Government Common Course Number & Description
Comparative study of selected governments of West Europe, especially Britain, France, Germany, and Italy; decision-making institutions; political culture; political parties.
3 semester hours
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POLS 342 - Revolution and Revolt Unique Course
This course explores the theory and history of revolutions and revolts from 1776 to the 21st century.
Cross-listed: HIST-342
3 semester hours
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POLS 349 - Politics of Nonwestern Nations Common Course Number & Description
This course will be an introduction to the government and politics of Asian, Middle Eastern, African, and Latin American countries with emphasis on analyzing general issues in a comparative perspective rather than examining specific countries in detail.
3 semester hours
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POLS 391 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 6 semester hours
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POLS 400 - The President and the Congress Unique Course
In this study of the manner in which the President and the Congress share political power in the formation of public policy, the origins and functions of executive and legislative institutions will be explored, as well as the conflictual state of presidential-congressional relations.
PreRequisite: POLS-100
3 semester hours
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POLS 402 - Judicial Process Unique Course
A study of the courts and judicial processes at the state and national levels emphasizes the relationship of the courts to the other branches of government in the United States.
PreRequisite: POLS-100
3 semester hours
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POLS 411 - International Political Economy Unique Course
This course will focus on the dynamic interplay of the structures and the processes which link economics and politics at the global level. Topics covered will include, but will not be limited to, such issues as foreign aid, international trade, multinational corporations, international debt, regional economic arrangements, international institutions, the global environment, North-South and East-West relationships, etc. Particular attention will be paid to US interests and options in the world.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as ECON 411)
PreRequisite: 6 credits; From Subjects POLS ECON
3 semester hours
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POLS 417 - American Indian Government & Politics Common Course Number & Description
An in-depth investigation of Federal, State and tribal laws, and the historical development and status of treaties, legislation, court decisions, and tribal governments.
3 semester hours
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POLS 418 - History of Latin America Unique Course
Examines the political, social, and economic developments in Latin America for the pre- Columbian period to the present.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as HIST 418)
3 semester hours
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POLS 430 - Constitutional Law Common Course Number & Description
A study of the interpretation of the federal Constitution through leading decisions of the Supreme Court.
3 semester hours
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POLS 459 - Political Geography Common Course Number & Description
An examination of world regions and concepts that have political significance, such as language, boundaries, electoral geography, the law of the sea, and nationalism. International, national, and local perspectives are addressed.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as GEOG 459)
3 semester hours
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POLS 461 - Early Political Philosophy Common Course Number & Description
Focus on classical Greek and Roman political thought. Basis on which these theories rest and the explanatory power of the various thought structures. Includes Plato, Aristotle.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as PHIL 423)
3 semester hours
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POLS 462 - Modern Political Philosophy Common Course Number & Description
Focus on political theory since the Renaissance. Includes Locke Rousseau and others.
3 semester hours
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POLS 465 - Contemporary Political Thought Common Course Number & Description
An analysis of contemporary political ideologies and theories.
3 semester hours
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POLS 469 - American Foreign Relations Unique Course
Surveys American diplomatic history from colonial times to the present, emphasizing political, social and economic forces affecting diplomatic developments reflected in American foreign policies.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as HIST 469)
3 semester hours
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POLS 476 - History of South Dakota Common Course Number & Description
Examines the history of South Dakota’s physical environment, Native American presence, European settlement, economic developments, political institutions, and social life.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as HIST 476)
3 semester hours
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POLS 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 3 semester hours
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POLS 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
1 to 5 semester hours
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POLS 494 - Internship Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
1 to 12 semester hours
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POLS 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Common Course Number & Description
Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
3 semester hours
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Psychology (PSYC) |
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PSYC 101 - General Psychology Common Course Number & Description
This course is an introduction survey of the field of psychology with consideration of the biological bases of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, learning and memory, human growth and development, social behavior and normal and abnormal behavior.
3 semester hours
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PSYC 202 - The Psychology Major Common Course Number & Description
This course is designed to familiarize psychology majors with career activities, writing in psychology, elementary introduction to psychological research methods, and ethics in psychology.
PreRequisite: ‘C’ or better in PSYC-101 & ENGL-101
BH-PreRequisite: Must be a Psychology major
3 semester hours
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PSYC 221 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology Common Course Number & Description
This course will cover human development from conception to death. Students will examine changes in the physical, cognitive, and social domains across the life course. Students will also consider the interactions among those domains and the effects on human development.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 233 - Applied Psychology Common Course Number & Description
This course is designed to familiarize students with the work activities and settings open to psychologists in various specialties. Other issues common to the professional practice of psychology will be covered.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 266 - Psychology of Women Unique Course
Psychology has historically been the study of male behavior. This course will track the developmental course and differential experiences of women and compare and contrast them with the developmental experiences of men. Students will also examine issues specific to women such as pregnancy and childbirth. Students will learn how to identify sexism in contemporary psychological research.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 291 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 5 semester hours
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PSYC 301 - Sensation and Perception Common Course Number & Description
This course is a study of the bases of sensation and perception including the physics and physiology of sensory receptor function, central nervous system functions in information processing, and cognitive and attentional factors in perception.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-102
3 semester hours
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PSYC 301L - Sensation & Perception Lab Common Course Number & Description
This course provides laboratory experience and demonstration in evaluating sensory function and activity as well as perceptual demonstrations.
1 semester hours
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PSYC 302 - Principles of Learning and Memory Common Course Number & Description
The course is a survey of theory and research in conditioning and learning, concept formation and problem solving, as well as memory, information retrieval and forgetting.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
CoRequisite: PSYC-302L
3 semester hours
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PSYC 302L - Principles of Learning and Memory Lab Common Course Number & Description
The course is a survey of theory and research in conditioning and learning, concept formation and problem solving, as well as memory, information retrieval and forgetting. Lab component.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
CoRequisite: PSYC-302
1 semester hours
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PSYC 313 - Biological Psychology Common Course Number & Description
This course is designed to introduce the student to the biological bases of behavior. Both basic animal research and application to the human organism are stressed. Laboratory practice and selected journal readings familiarize the student with research methodology and reporting.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-300
3 semester hours
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PSYC 325 - Child and Adolescent Development Common Course Number and Description
A study of the physical language, cognitive and social/emotional growth and development of the child from birth to 21 in the contexts of family, school, peer and community. Also addressed are multicultural aspects of development, child needs, developmental problems and parenting practices/interactions as they affect goal-directed behaviors and social controls of the child in various settings/situations.
3 semester hours
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PSYC 331 - Industrial & Organizational Psychology Common Course Number & Description
This course covers the application of psychological principles to such problems as employee selection, supervision, job satisfaction, and work efficiency.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-102
3 semester hours
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PSYC 348 - Psychology of Religion Unique Course
This course examines the theory and research on the psychological understanding of religion. Topics include religious development; conversion; religious experience, attitudes, and behavior; morality, and relationships between religious behavior and health and mental illness.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 365 - Contemporary Human Behavior Unique Course
The student will develop an understanding of the variables involved in intrapersonal and interpersonal processes including examination of self-concept, loneliness, violence, prejudice, parenting, pairing, and a variety of other influences on contemporary human behavior. Additionally, the student will be able to cite means of changing the influences on human behavior.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as PSYC 565)
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 371 - Statistics in Psychological Research Common Course Number & Description
This course provides the student with an introduction to statistical methods used in psychology. The topics include graphing and frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, measures of spread, regression, correlation, interval estimation and hypothesis testing.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 373 - Research Methods in Experimental PSYC Common Course Number & Description
A detailed survey of methods for conducting psychological research. This course covers experimental design, reliability, validity, and the nature of controls.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-102
BH-PreRequisite: PSYC-371
3 semester hours
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PSYC 373L - Research Methods in Experimental Psychology Lab Common Course Number & Description
This course provides experience in laboratory techniques. These include: animal care and handling, data collection and analysis and experimental design.
CoRequisite: PSYC-373
1 semester hours
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PSYC 406 - Cognitive Psychology Common Course Number & Description
This course is a survey of recent research and theory in cognitive process concerning the representation, storage, retrieval and interactions of units of thought. It considers adaptability, intelligence and knowledge from an experimental point of view.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-102
3 semester hours
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PSYC 410 - Introduction to Psychopharmacology Unique Course
This course is designed to teach basic psychopharmacology. The course will discuss the effects of recreational and prescribed drugs on the brain and behavior.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 417 - Health Psychology Common Course Number & Description
This course is an investigation of the psychological aspects of health and of physical disorders and disease processes. It will explore psychological interventions targeted at prevention as well as those focusing on the resolution or management of disorders.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-102
3 semester hours
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PSYC 424 - Human Potential and Performance Unique Course
This course is a survey of theories and treatment of maladaptive human performance. Special attention is given to the empirical support for treatment of maladaptive human performance as well as the various types of performance venues where maladaptive behavior can occur.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 425 - Gerontological Psychology Unique Course
This course will explore the multitude of changes accompanying both normal and pathological aging processes. Topics will include: physical and biological changes, changes in intelligence and cognitive processing, personality changes, and changes in mental health.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 441 - Social Psychology Common Course Number & Description
This course covers basic principles of social psychology including concepts and methods utilized in analyzing individual and group interactions.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 451 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior Common Course Number & Description
This course is a comprehensive survey of abnormal personality and behavior. It includes an examination of the origins, symptoms and treatment of psychological disorders.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 452 - Psychology of Trauma Unique Course
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of traumatic stress studies by reviewing the history of trauma; provide an understanding of the theories related to the development of traumatic reactions. It will provide an understanding of the research and application from the field of traumatic stress, reviewing the responses to a variety of traumas, including childhood trauma, adult sexual trauma, combat, domestic violence, and natural disasters. It will introduce clinical interventions utilized in the treatment of trauma survivors.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 453 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology Common Course Number & Description
This course covers the history and methods of clinical psychology including discussion of modern trends and important developments in psychotherapy and research. A prior course in personality theory is recommended.
PreRequisite: PSYC-451
3 semester hours
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PSYC 461 - Theories of Personality Common Course Number & Description
Students will learn about the role of philosophy and science and their contributions to the development of personality theory. Students will examine, in depth, the theoretical contributions made in the areas of psychoanalytic, behavioristic, and humanistic personality theories. The students will be able to articulate their own beliefs concerning the development of human personality.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 465 - Native American Psychology Common Course Number & Description
This course explores native conceptualizations of mental health and illness and the impact of colonization. It also covers the resiliency of native peoples and the role of psychology in the healing process.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as AIS-465)
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 481 - Psychology and Law Unique Course
This course will examine the interaction of (experimental and clinical) psychology and the law. It will explore the scientific knowledge that psychologists bring to the courtroom when they testify about or explore the scientific knowledge that psychologists bring to the courtroom when they testify about or evaluate such topics as insanity, competence to stand trial, death penalty, eyewitness identification, eyewitness memory, criminal profiling, false confessions, and child sexual abuse. The legal standards that govern the admissibility of psychology expert testimony and define the adjudication of these issues will also be critically examined. Additionally, the policy implications of modifying the governing legal standards and the scope of psychological research will be discussed.
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 489 - Senior Capstone Common Course Number & Description
This capstone course is required for all psychology majors. It is intended to provide an opportunity for the synthesis of the ideas and concepts in psychology. Includes an examination of ethical systems and their applications in psychology, discussions of controversial issues in both experimental and applied areas, and consideration of the future of the field.
Registration Restriction: Senior Class Standing
PreRequisite: PSYC-101
3 semester hours
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PSYC 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 3 semester hours
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PSYC 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
1 to 4 semester hours
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PSYC 494 - Internship Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
1 to 12 semester hours
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Reading (READ) |
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READ 041 - Reading for College Success Common Course Number & Description
This course provides students with reading strategies necessary for making the transition to collegiate level reading. The course will present students with multiple strategies to promote comprehension skills, develop vocabulary and enhance metacognition to become strategic readers. This course is recommended for students with an ACT score in Reading at 17 or below (or a comparable COMPASS score).
PreRequisite: Placement
3 semester hours
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Recreation (RECR) |
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RECR 242 - Outdoor Skills Unique Course
Various outdoor skills are studied. Practical experiences are provided in cooking, shelter and crafts, along with a general orientation to the outdoors.
3 semester hours
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RECR 291 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 5 semester hours
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RECR 395 - Practicum Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
1 to 3 semester hours
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RECR 420 - Community Recreation Unique Course
This is an overview of organized recreation in a community setting. Emphasis is placed on typical organizational patterns, program planning, budgeting and staffing.
3 semester hours
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RECR 482 - Theory of Strength & Conditioning Common Course Number & Description
This course is designed to help students learn the specific scientific foundations, knowledge, and practical/applied knowledge necessary to be an effective strength and conditioning coach. The emphasis is placed on optimal human performance in sport.
3 semester hours
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RECR 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 9 semester hours
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Research (RESR) |
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RESR 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Unique Course
Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
Note: This course requires permission of the Instructor and/or College Dean.
1 to 3 semester hours
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Russian (RUSS) |
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RUSS 101 - Introductory Russian I Common Course Number & Description
Fundamentals of language, enabling the student to understand, speak, read and write simple Russian. Emphasis on practical usage.
4 semester hours
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RUSS 102 - Introductory Russian II Common Course Number & Description
Fundamentals of language, enabling the student to understand, speak, read and write simple Russian. Emphasis on practical usage.
PreRequisite: RUSS-101
4 semester hours
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Science (SCI) |
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SCI 292 - Topics Unique Course
Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
1 to 3 semester hours
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SCI 388 - Global Positioning & Geographical Information Systems Unique Course
The course will allow a student to learn the basics of two new information gathering and processing systems. Global Positioning Systems (GPS) allow a student to learn to determine their position as well as precisely record the location of any attribute anywhere in the world. The Geographic Information System (GIS) component will allow the student to create maps by using GPS, or by importing and modifying maps from data bases. Students will participate in a field project.
Additional Fee: An additional ‘Mandatory Fee’ applies to this course.
3 semester hours
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SCI 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 5 semester hours
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SCI 492 - Topics Unique Course
Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
1 to 4 semester hours
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SCI 494 - Internship Unique Course
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in this course.
1 to 16 semester hours
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Secondary Education (SEED) |
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SEED 295 - Practicum Unique Course
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
CoRequisite: ELED-315
1 semester hours
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SEED 408 - Planning, Managing & Assessing the 7-12 Diverse Classroom Unique Course
Students use a variety of teaching methods, including educational technology, classroom management techniques, and learning & assessment strategies to become effective teachers in the 7-12 diverse classrooms. Integrated into this course is field-based experience where students observe, generate and deliver plans of instruction for diverse populations.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed
CoRequisite: SEED-495
3 semester hours
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SEED 411 - 7-12 Speech Methods Common Course Number & Description
Students develop and understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 speech; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 speech; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 speech; and to apply theses knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed
2 to 3 semester hours
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SEED 413 - 7-12 Science Methods Common Course Number & Description
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 sciences; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 science, the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 science; and to apply theses knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed
2 to 3 semester hours
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SEED 415 - 7-12 Social Science Methods Common Course Number & Description
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 social science; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 social science; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 social science; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed
2 to 3 semester hours
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SEED 418 - 7-12 Math Methods Common Course Number & Description
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 math; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 math; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 math; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed
2 to 3 semester hours
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SEED 420 - 5-12 Teaching Methods Common Course Number & Description
This course is designed to provide general teaching methods and strategies for effective middle level and secondary education to prepare professionals for the 21st century who are caring, competent, and confident. It prepares prospective teachers to plan and develop instruction respecting learner differences as well as preparing appropriate methods for assessing student achievement. The nature of this course creates opportunities for prospective teachers to individualize the course content and learning activities to be responsive to the different education majors. The learning projects are built around the integration of technology, media, other instructional aids, and various resources relevant to the uniqueness of each content major.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed
2 semester hours
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SEED 424 - 7-12 Language Arts Methods Common Course Number & Description
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 language arts, integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 language arts; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 language arts; and to apply theses knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed
2 to 3 semester hours
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SEED 450 - Reading and Content Literacy Common Course Number & Description
This course explores methods for teaching middle and high school students to read, write, think, and learn in ways that allow them to master the subject matter and meaningfully apply their understanding. Participants learn to plan lessons that teach content and nurture greater literacy. Pre-, during-, and post-reading strategies are explored, along with assessment methods that give students a continual view of their literacy progress and achievement. Classroom adaptations for culturally and linguistically diverse populations in the content areas are also addressed.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as SEED-550)
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed
1-3 semester hours
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SEED 459 - 5-12 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties Unique Course
This is a practical course in which the student is directed toward acquiring specific skills that will enable a teacher to diagnose reading difficulties observed in middle/secondary classrooms and develop activities/strategies to correct them. This course includes a practicum.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed
3 semester hours
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SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching Common Course Number & Description
Students preparing for teaching in the secondary school will observe, participate, and teach under the supervision of the regular classroom teacher in an approved elementary school.
Additional Fee: An additional Mandatory Fee applies to this course.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed
1 to 16 semester hours
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SEED 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 5 semester hours
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SEED 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
1 to 5 semester hours
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SEED 495 - Practicum Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed
CoRequisite: SEED-408
1 semester hours
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SEED 498 - Undergrad Research/Scholarship Common Course Number & Description
Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/project or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
0 to 12 semester hours
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SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology Common Course Number & Description
Comprehensive study of society, with analysis of group life, and other forces shaping human behavior.
3 semester hours
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SOC 150 - Social Problems Common Course Number & Description
A study of present day problems in contemporary societies, such as racism, sexism, ageism, alcoholism, drug addiction, physical and mental health, war and environmental issues - their significance and current policies and action.
3 semester hours
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SOC 151 - Social Issues in Sustainability Unique Course
This course examines issues of sustainability that include social impacts on the environment, inequality, consumption and waste, urbanization, violence, and issues of health and well-being.
3 semester hours
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SOC 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Common Course Number & Description
Overviews the criminal justice institutions involved in the operations of criminal law including the police, the attorney, the bail system, the trial, the guilty plea, sentencing, corrections and an analysis of criminal law in terms of why certain kinds of conduct are criminal in our society.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CJUS-201)
3 semester hours
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SOC 225 - American Indian Women Unique Course
This will be a study of the historical importance of Indian women and their significance in the modern world.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as AIS 225)
3 semester hours
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SOC 291 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 4 semester hours
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SOC 292 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
1 to 4 semester hours
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SOC 326 - Mediation and Conflict Resolution Unique Course
This course is a study of the causes, characteristics, dynamics and intervention processes associated with both interpersonal and international conflict.
PreRequisite: SOC-100
3 semester hours
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SOC 330 - Self and Society Common Course Number & Description
A social psychological exploration of the factors linking self and society, with an examination of the social construction of reality.
PreRequisite: SOC-100 or SOC-150
3 semester hours
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