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Japanese Courses |
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JA 250 - Discovering Contemporary Japan: A Three-Week Cultural Immersion Experience Variable (0.00 - 2.00) credit(s).
A three-week in-depth immersion in Japanese culture, conducted in Japan during the May term of each academic year. Signature Learning Experience: Cross-Cultural Experience. May term only.
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JA 311 - Third Year Japanese 1 4.00 credits.
Designed for student with credit in JA 212 , this course aims at developing further control of the grammar, vocabulary, and idioms of spoken Japanese with a proficiency in Kanji reaching 350. *Prerequisite(s): JA 212 .
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JA 312 - Third Year Japanese 2 4.00 credits.
This course trains students in intermediate Japanese skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. With this course, the student will complete learning of all the basic grammatical patterns of Japanese language and will have the ability to acquire Level Four (in-house version) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by the Japan Foundation. *Prerequisite(s): JA 311 .
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JA 370-378 - Special Topics in Japanese Variable credit.
Topics of special interest not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics depend upon student interest and faculty availability. This course is repeatable for credit.
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JA 411 - Fourth Year Japanese 1 4.00 credits.
Further development of proficiency in both rapid and close reading skills. This course focuses on readings from different fields such as anthropology, history, linguistics, and literature. *Prerequisite(s): JA 312 .
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JA 412 - Fourth Year Japanese 2 4.00 credits.
Analysis of important contemporary cultural phenomena and issues that have shaped and continue to shape the modern nation. Readings are taken from literary, sociological, and political sources. Media in the target language supplement written materials. With this course, the student will complete learning of most of the intermediate grammatical patterns of Japanese language and will have the ability to acquire Level Three (in-house version) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). *Prerequisite(s): JA 411 .
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JA 470-474 - Internship in Japanese Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credit(s).
Modern Language internships provide language students the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they have obtained in our classes and while abroad in professional settings, as they are mentored and supervised by practicing professionals. This opportunity fosters enhanced linguistic and cross-cultural proficiency, as well as individually tailored and specialized expertise for language learners. A maximum of four credit hours from Japanese 470-474 may count as Japanese electives. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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JA 480-489 - Independent Study in Japanese Variable credit.
For senior language majors. Independent projects in some area of language or literature. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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JA 496 - Japanese Senior Research Project I 2.00 credits.
For Japanese majors. An extended research or translation project on a topic in Japanese literature, culture, or language utilizing some source materials in Japanese. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty. Fall semester.
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JA 497 - Japanese Senior Research Project II 2.00 credits.
For Japanese majors. An extended research or translation project on a topic in Japanese literature, culture, or language utilizing some source materials in Japanese. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty. JA 496 . Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Spring semester.
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Spanish Courses |
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SP 111 - PLO Elementary Spanish I 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and sociocultural awareness. Media in the target language and computer work supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
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SP 112 - PLO Elementary Spanish II 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading, and sociocultural awareness. Media in the target language and computer work supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite(s): SP 111 , or placement by examination.
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SP 211 - PLO Intermediate Spanish I 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Review and expansion of basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary at the intermediate level in the four skills of speaking, listening, writing, and reading. In-class work develops oral proficiency at the intermediate level; out-of-class work, including online assignments and work with carefully selected website materials, enhances writing and reading proficiencies. Sociocultural awareness is developed through media in the target language that supplement proficiency-oriented materials. *Prerequisite(s): SP 112 , or placement by examination.
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SP 212 - PLO Intermediate Spanish II 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Continued review and expansion of basic grammar and vocabulary introduced in Spanish 211 in the four skills of speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Development of more advanced tasks such as describing, narrating, and hypothesizing. In-class work develops oral proficiency at the intermediate level; out-of-class work, including online assignments and continued work with selected website materials, enhances writing and reading proficiencies. Sociocultural awareness is developed through media in the target language that supplement proficiency-oriented materials. *Prerequisite(s): SP 211, or placement by examination.
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SP 305 - Spanish Conversation 4.00 credits.
Development and practice of oral skills for self-expression in Spanish. Emphasis on aural comprehension and fluency in the use of everyday Spanish. Small group discussions and oral presentations in Spanish based on current cultural, ethical, and political topics will be the principal means of accomplishing this goal. *Prerequisite(s): SP 212, placement by examination, or permission of the instructor.
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SP 312 - Modern Spain 4.00 credits.
A selective study of Spain’s cultural heritage to an understanding and appreciation of contemporary Spanish society. The course offers an interdisciplinary treatment of diverse aspects of modern Spanish society, including geography, politics/government, regionalism, cultural identity, immigration, language policy, popular culture, and societal structure, to name a few. The course examines cultural adaptations and changes, drawing upon historical precedent wherever appropriate. Films and internet/mass media resources support topics under discussion. *Prerequisite(s): SP 212 or placement. Alternating spring semesters.
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SP 314 - Modern Hispanic America 4.00 credits.
A selective study of the shared cultural heritages among Hispanic American societies to an understanding and appreciation of contemporary life. The course offers an interdisciplinary treatment of diverse aspects of modern society, including geography, politics/government, religion, Indigenismo, regionalism, cultural identity, language policy, popular culture, and societal structure, to name a few. Films and internet/mass media resources support topics under discussion. *Prerequisite(s): SP 212 or placement. Alternating spring semesters.
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SP 315 - Spanish Grammar and Composition 4.00 credits.
This course builds on the Spanish grammar previously studied at the Intermediate level to improve students’ reading, speaking, and writing skills in Spanish through an in-depth study of standard Spanish grammar. Special attention will be given to the more problematic aspects of Spanish grammar for English speakers. Students will develop advanced writing skills through composition assignments. *Prerequisite(s): SP 212, placement by examination, or placement by examination.
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SP 319 - Spanish Linguistics 4.00 credits.
Surveys current linguistic research on the structure and dialectal (sociological and geographic) variation of the Spanish language. A contrastive analysis of Spanish and English phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics develops the student’s ability to understand the major structural differences between these languages. Students develop an appreciation of native speakers’ perceptions regarding their own language. *Prerequisite(s): SP 212, placement by examination, or permission of the instructor.
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SP 323 - Introduction to Literature 4.00 credits.
Development of students’ ability to read thoroughly, analyze, and appreciate literature. Selected readings representative of different literary genres. *Prerequisite(s): SP 212 , placement by examination, or permission of the instructor.
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SP 325 - Spanish Service Learning 4.00 credits.
This Spanish service-learning course fosters students’ conversational proficiency in Spanish and their intercultural competence in Spanish-speaking settings. Students apply these skills in educational settings, experience the mutual benefits of community service-learning, and discover opportunities for becoming civically engaged and employing their Spanish skills in the broader community. *Prerequisite(s): SP 212 , placement by examination, or permission of the instructor. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning. Offered every semester.
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SP 370-378 - Special Topics in Spanish Variable credit.
Topics of special interest not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics depend upon student interest and faculty availability. *Prerequisite(s): SP 212 , placement by examination, or permission of the instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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SP 470-474 - Internship in Spanish Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credit(s).
Modern Language internships provide language students the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they have obtained in our classes and while abroad in professional settings, as they are mentored and supervised by practicing professionals. This opportunity fosters enhanced linguistic and cross-cultural proficiency, as well as individually tailored and specialized expertise for language learners. A maximum of four credit hours from Spanish 470-474 may count as Spanish electives. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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SP 480-489 - Independent Study in Spanish Variable credit.
Independent projects in some area of Spanish language or literature. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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SP 496 - Spanish Senior Research Project I 2.00 credits.
For senior Spanish majors. Involves researching a literary, linguistic, or cultural topic and the writing of a major paper in the Spanish language. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty. Fall semester.
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SP 497 - Spanish Senior Research Project II 2.00 credits.
For senior Spanish majors. Involves researching a literary, linguistic, or cultural topic and the writing of a major paper in the Spanish language. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty. *Prerequisite(s): SP 496 . Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Spring semester.
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American Sign Language Courses |
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ASL 105 - PLO American Sign Language 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
An introduction to American Sign Language (ASL). The course will examine the fundamentals of the sign lexicon emphasizing grammatical features of comprehension and expression. Students will build conversational skills through dialogues about the everyday life experiences that make up meaningful participation human occupations. Through the Community-Based Learning experience, students will engage in contextual learning through interactive social participation with individuals in the Deaf Community. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning.
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Occupational Therapy Courses |
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OT 111 - Basic Concepts in Occupation 4.00 credits.
An introduction to the conceptual framework for understanding of the occupational and adaptive nature of humans, including concepts that constitute performance areas and those that environmentally influence individuals in performance. Students explore their own motivation, personalities, learning styles and values as a first step in considering themselves as therapeutic resources. Students also explore the beneficial aspects of activity, specifically the world of making and doing. They engage in reflection on the relationships between self and activities and in the process of assessing and evaluating the interrelated elements of activities. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor for nonmajors, *Corequisite(s): OT 111L. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT 112 - Occupation as Therapy 4.00 credits.
An introduction to disability and the use of occupation as therapy. Types and consequences of disability are explained. Students learn about the historical, philosophical and ethical development of the profession of occupational therapy. Roles and functions of occupational therapy personnel, the nature and processes of professional reasoning in the practice of occupational therapy, and the major theories related to occupational performance and occupational behavior are introduced. *Prerequisite(s): OT 111 and majors only. Spring semester.
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OT 223 - Childhood Development and Occupations Active Learning Lab 4.00 credits.
An examination of childhood development with a focus on occupational performance from conception through adolescence. An emphasis is placed on typical patterns of activity, holistically considering the biophysical, cognitive and psychosocial aspects of development. Lab, community-based, and service-learning opportunities will supplement lecture discussions and other active-learning strategies. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor for nonmajors. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning. Fall semester.
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OT 224 - Development and Occupations of Adulthood 4.00 credits.
An examination of the developmental spectrum throughout the adult years. An emphasis is placed on occupational performance and how changing performance in biophysical, cognitive and psychosocial domains influence role satisfaction and performance. Community-based and service-learning opportunities supplement lecture discussions and other active-learning strategies. *Prerequisite(s): OT 223 or permission of the instructor for nonmajors. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning. Spring semester.
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OT 227 - Occupations and Models of Practice in Occupational Therapy 3.00 credits.
This course builds the students’ knowledge of occupation-based practice models and occupational performance by providing in-depth model analysis and application. A complex analysis of occupations and occupational performance tasks, across the lifespan, in the areas of self-care, work/education and play/leisure is presented. The major occupation-based models in the discipline of Occupational Therapy will be compared and contrasted. The course emphasizes knowledge, skills, and application of occupation analysis including experiential field observations. *Prerequisite(s): OT 111 . Spring semester.
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OT 228 - Group Process Applied Learning Lab 2.00 credits.
Provides opportunities for the student to experience and apply integrated knowledge related to group process and group dynamics. Group process is studied from a variety of perspectives. While an emphasis is placed on activity-focused therapeutic groups, attention also is given to normal group processes (such as interdisciplinary team functioning, committee group work, and/or staff meetings). Students enhance their ability to analyze personal, professional and clinical factors influencing effective group process. *Prerequisite(s): or *Corequisite(s): OT 112 and majors only. Spring semester.
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OT 318 - Kinesiology Applied Learning Lab 4.00 credits.
Application of the principles of functional anatomy with an emphasis on normal and abnormal movement. Measurement techniques for range of motion and muscle testing are presented. Concepts are integrated in lab experiences. *Prerequisite(s): BIO 201 or permission of the instructor for nonmajors. Fall semester.
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OT 327 - Pathology I 3.00 credits.
This course will familiarize student with common diagnoses and conditions encountered in the practice of occupational therapy. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the incidence, epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, symptomology, prognosis, and functional implications of neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, and developmental related conditions. Medical and psychosocial aspects of the conditions will be explored from an inter-disciplinary team approach. *Prerequisite(s): , PSY 111 , OT 224 , and majors only. *Corequisite(s): , OT 332S, and OT 332F. Spring semester.
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OT 331 - Fundamentals of the Occupational Therapy Process 2.00 credits.
A guide through the occupational therapy process, including evaluation, treatment and discharge planning using case examples to explore clinical reasoning activities. An understanding of research as it influences the occupational therapy process is established. In addition, professional association guidelines for documentation, professional roles (e.g., COTA, OTR) and ethical concepts are applied to the occupational therapy process. *Prerequisite(s): OT 112 . Spring semester.
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OT 332 - Enabling Occupations: Cognitive and Perceptual Dimensions 4.00 credits.
Focuses on sensory and cognitive performance components that impact occupational performance areas. Students learn to apply the Occupational Therapy process to practice for individuals with sensory and/or cognitive deficits resulting from central nervous system disorders, peripheral nerve injury, head trauma, Alzheimer’s disease, developmental disabilities and schizophrenia and other conditions. *Prerequisite(s): OT 224 , OT 227 , OT 228 , and majors only. *Corequisite(s): OT 327 , OT 332F and 332S.
Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Spring semester.
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OT 370-378 - Special Topics in Health and Occupation 2.00 credits.
A series of courses with topics not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Offered when student interest and faculty availability justify. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 427 - Pathology II 3.00 credits.
This course will familiarize student with common diagnoses and conditions encountered in the practice of occupational therapy. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the incidence, epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, symptomology, prognosis, and functional implications of psychiatric, immune, musculoskeletal, and skin related conditions. Medical and psychosocial aspects of the conditions will be explored from an inter-disciplinary team approach. *Prerequisite(s): BIO 202 , PSY 105 , PSY 111 , OT 224 , OT 327 , and majors only. Fall semester.
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OT 433 - Enabling Occupations: Musculoskeletal Dimensions 4.00 credits.
Students learn to apply the occupational therapy process of evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment to people with deficits in musculoskeletal or neurological systems. *Prerequisite(s): OT 318 , OT 327 , OT 331 , and majors only. *Corequisite(s): OT 433L and OT 433F. Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Fall semester.
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OT 434 - Enabling Occupations: Psychosocial Dimensions 4.00 credits.
Focuses on the application of psychosocial treatment in occupational therapy. Exposure to frames of reference and theories as guidance for clinical reasoning for persons of different ages with physical, cognitive and/or psychological disabilities. Special attention is given to persons with mental illness as the primary diagnosis. Theoretical concepts, evaluation tools and therapeutic techniques are integrated with fieldwork experience. *Prerequisite(s): OT 228 , OT 427 , and majors only. *Corequisite(s): OT 434F and OT 434S. Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Spring semester.
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OT 435 - Enabling Occupations: Neuromuscular Dimensions 2.00 credits.
Students learn the impact of neurological or musculoskeletal deficits on occupational performance and methods of remediation of function. *Prerequisite(s): OT 433 and majors only. Spring semester.
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OT 440 - Health Care Systems 3.00 credits.
A study of the development of health care systems in the United States. Includes administrative structure, payment systems, quality assurance, regulations and legislative issues.
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OT 450 - Research I: Understanding Evidence in Practice 3.00 credits.
This is the first in a two-course series designed to engage the learner in study of the research process, design and methodology related to the practice of occupational therapy. Students are expected to become critical consumers of research and are prepared to actively engage in the research process following course completion. Both qualitative and quantitative research designs are investigated. *Prerequisite(s): MA 251 . Fall semester.
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OT 475 - Health Internship 0.00 credit.
Alternative internship experience in a health setting that is approved by the Department of Occupational Therapy. This experience allows students to apply skills and knowledge gained through academic work in a related service agency, health care facility, or community setting. *Prerequisite(s): OT 332 and OT 434 . Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 480-489 - Independent Study in Occupational Therapy Variable credit.
The purpose of this course is to offer advanced students opportunity to study specialized areas not otherwise included in the curriculum. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 492 - Undergraduate Scholarship Practicum I Variable (2.00 or 4.00) credits.
An original scholarship project planned, implemented and written by students with substantive supervision and consultation with faculty. Any occupational therapy student may petition to take this course. All students who qualify for the Honors in the Discipline will be extended an invitation to use this course for scholarship endeavors. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their scholarship mentor prior to enrollment and must submit for IRB approval. Scholarship used as Honors in the Discipline must have a minimum of four credits, maximum of four credits for any student across OT 492 and/or OT 494 . This is not an occupational therapy curricular required course. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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OT 494 - Undergraduate Scholarship Practicum II Variable (2.00 or 4.00) credits.
An original scholarship project planned, implemented and written by students with substantive supervision and consultation with faculty. Any Occupational Therapy student may petition to take this course. All students who qualify for the Honors in the Discipline will be extended an invitation to use this course for scholarship endeavors. Students must obtain permission of the professor whom they wish to serve as their scholarship mentor prior to enrollment and must submit for IRB approval. Scholarship used as Honors in the discipline must have a minimum of four credits, maximum of four credits for any student across OT 492 and/or 494. This is not an Occupational Therapy curricular required course. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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OT 501 - Research II: Designing Research for Practice, Part 1 2.00 credits.
The first in a two-course series designed to allow students to explore in depth an area of interest and to complete a project of significance to the profession of occupational therapy. Projects will be clinical, service and/or research based. In this course, students will do a comprehensive review of relevant literature and will develop a proposal describing all project elements. *Corequisite(s): OT 551 . Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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OT 502 - Research III: Changing Practice Through Research 4.00 credits.
The second in a two-course series designed to allow students to explore in depth an area of interest and to complete a project of significance to the profession of occupational therapy, projects are clinical, service and/or research based. Students complete all of the project elements as described in the proposal. The project results in a document appropriate for publication and in a formal oral presentation. *Prerequisite(s): OT 501 and OT 551 . *Corequisite(s): OT 555 . Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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OT 510 - Administration, Management and Supervision 4.00 credits.
An introduction to the principles of management in the provision of occupational therapy services. Focus is on developing skills in program planning and evaluation; administration and management of occupational therapy Departments and multidisciplinary programs and community agencies; and occupational therapy consultation with individuals and organizations. Topics include quality improvement, financial management, personnel management, leadership and team building. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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OT 528 - Advanced Clinical Reasoning I 3.00 credits.
Students use advanced clinical reasoning to analyze a variety of complex cases from diverse populations and cultures. Students will synthesize procedural, interpersonal, environmental, pragmatic and cultural issues. Emphasis is given to advanced concepts and theories within the context of the students’ accumulated knowledge and previous fieldwork experience. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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OT 529 - Advanced Clinical Reasoning II 3.00 credits.
A variety of advanced practice issues in the field of occupational therapy are covered. Students develop advanced knowledge in specialty areas of occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is given to ethical principles as they apply to occupational therapy practice. *Prerequisite(s): OT 528 . Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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OT 530 - Preparation for Practice 1.00 credit.
This course provides a capstone experience that will synthesize the undergraduate preparation in the Practice Course series and further students’ understanding of professional practice issues such as fieldwork supervision and lifelong learning through continuing education. The focus of the course will be integration and synthesis of undergraduate curricular content related to attainment of certification and professional practice issues. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Spring semester
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OT 541 - Acute Care and Rehabilitation Elective 4.00 credits.
This course emphasizes the practice skills and knowledge essential to practicing in medical model acute and rehabilitation areas with applications to both adult and pediatric populations. Students will explore advanced study in technology, documentation and treatments of these traditional medical model practice venues. Advanced splint construction, hand therapy, physical agents/modalities, and other acute issues models will be studied. Case studies apply traditional occupational therapy practice to individuals with physical disabilities. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor.
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OT 543 - Topics in Gerontology Elective 4.00 credits.
This course enables students to gain content knowledge and expertise in the practice area of interest. This elective emphasizes geriatric occupations, wellness and clinical practice. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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OT 544 - Mental Health and Wellness Elective Variable (2.00 or 4.00) credits.
This course increases student knowledge of occupational therapy services in the context of health and wellness and mental health. Students will strengthen their understanding of the roles played by occupational therapists in these areas of practice, the theories that are applied and the contexts of occupational therapy in community-based practice areas. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor.
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OT 545 - School System Practice Elective 4.00 credits.
This course is designed to allow students to explore in depth the area of school-based practice. Students will learn and discuss current legislation governing therapy practice in general and special education in both public and private school arenas as well as best practice models for screening/evaluation, direct and consultative service delivery, and efficacy research. In addition to in-class lecture content, students will participate in seminars and service-learning or specialty fieldwork. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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OT 547 - Topics in Pediatrics Elective 4.00 credits.
Students will advance their understanding of childhood occupations, family systems, and pediatric models of practice. Since pediatric practice involves a sophisticated balance of conditional, pragmatic, narrative, interactive, procedural, and ethical clinical reasoning; a case-based approach to learning will be a primary mode of teaching. Specific topics addressed in this course are guided by student interest and faculty expertise. Experiential learning in community settings may also be used to support the students’ learning. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation. Register by Instructor.
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OT 548 - Women and the Creative Process Elective 4.00 credits.
This course uses experimental and collaborative feminist teaching methodologies to expose students to gender, class, race and cultural issues relative to women in the visual arts, as well as to occupational concepts regarding visual arts. Laboratory experiences will engage students in traditional and contemporary textile art media, with contemporary quilt-making serving as the unifying occupational element to integrate various textile art skills. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor.
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OT 549 - OT Practice and Research in International Contexts Elective 4.00 credits.
This elective course is designed to increase student knowledge of occupational therapy practice and research in the context of international practice. This course will facilitate student knowledge and application of alternative, cultural paradigms in understanding occupation; various occupational therapy theories that are utilized in practice throughout the world; the roles played by practitioners in international practice and research; the organizations and contextual issues surrounding this practice; and the complex ethical considerations in international practice. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor.
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OT 551 - Research II: Designing Research for Practice, Part 2 3.00 credits.
Students are provided the opportunity to apply research concepts and knowledge to occupational therapy practice issues, and design and implement beginning-level research studies. Entry-level research experience that will empower students with the foundational skills necessary to engage in professional research is provided. *Corequisite(s): OT 501 . Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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OT 555 - Publication and Grant Writing Seminar 4.00 credits.
Students’ skills in professional writing are developed to write professionally for target audiences by tailoring content and form to specifically stated guidelines (e.g. grant proposals, program evaluations, manuscripts for publication, Representative Assembly resolutions). *Corequisite(s): OT 502 . Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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OT 580 - Master’s Level Independent Study Variable credit.
Independent Study option for students in the Occupational Therapy Master’s program. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 590 - Graduate Project Practicum 0.00 credit.
This is a non-credit bearing course designed to support the graduate student projects mentored by OT faculty and companion the graduate research sequence courses. The course provides a structure for a faculty-mentored graduate project that is inspired, planned, implemented, and then prepared for publication/ presentation. Specific projects will include: general overview of the problem, review of the literature, problem statement, methodological design that supports research questions, aggregation and summary of data, comparison of research with other studies, and a critical analysis of the research conducted. Students will have a variety of research topics from which to choose based on faculty area of clinical expertise and scholarly endeavors. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation *Corequisite(s): OT 501 and OT 551 in the fall and OT 502 in the spring. Graded Pass / No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 591 - Level II Fieldwork: Psychosocial Rehabilitation 6.00 credits.
Twelve weeks of Level II Fieldwork experience in the area of pyschosocial rehabilitation. To be eligible to sit for the national certification examination, the student must achieve at least the minimum passing scores on the AOTA Fieldwork Evaluation. Further information on Level II Fieldwork can be found in the Department Student Manual and the Level II Fieldwork Student Manual. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in . Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Summer or fall semester.
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OT 592 - Level II Fieldwork: Physical Rehabilitation 6.00 credits.
Twelve weeks of Level II Fieldwork experience in the area of physical rehabilitation. To be eligible to sit for the national certification examination, the student must achieve at least the minimum passing scores on the AOTA Fieldwork Evaluation. Further information on Level II Fieldwork is in the Department Student Manual and the Level II Fieldwork Student Manual. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in . Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Summer or fall semester.
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OT 593 - Fieldwork II 6.00 credits
Twelve weeks of Level II Fieldwork experience. 6.00 credits for full-time (i.e., 12 weeks) fieldwork (part-time fieldwork approved by the Department may be registered for 2.00 or 4.00 credits). Further information on Level II Fieldwork can be found in the Department Student Manual and the Level II Fieldwork Student Manual. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation and completed coursework in Occupational Therapy. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Spring, Summer, or Fall semester. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 594 - Graduate Internship Variable (2.00 to 4.00) credits.
A supplemental fieldwork experience that is intended to provide opportunities for clinical development to cover the breadth of field experiences that the student should have for entry-level positions. This fieldwork is intended to be more intensive than a Level I fieldwork but not as comprehensive as Level II. A minimum time would be two weeks, but it is likely that the sites serving more involved clients will require a minimum of three weeks of full-time fieldwork to reach the target competency level. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor. Offered as needed. This course is repeatable for credit provided it occurs in a different setting.
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OT 595 - Level II Fieldwork: Specialty Variable (2.00 to 6.00) credits.
Variable length of Level II Fieldwork experience in area of student’s interest. Arranged on an availability basis. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in and completion of all graduate didactic coursework. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.
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Philosophy Courses |
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PH 105 - WCH Introduction to Philosophy 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
A historical overview and a topical introduction to the Western philosophical tradition, the course concentrates on the most fundamental existential questions that confront us, and examines some of the great Western philosophers’ answers to these questions throughout history. Great historical figures in Western philosophy such as Plato, Aquinas, Descartes and Hume are covered. Course topics and questions include: philosophy of religion, epistemology, metaphysics and ethics.
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PH 110 - PLE Logic and Critical Thinking 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
This course is an overview of the key skills that are necessary for being a critical thinker in general, and it is an overview of the various impediments to critical thinking and the pitfalls they can lead to such as prejudice and authoritarianism. The student will learn the difference between mere rhetoric and persuasion on the one hand, and cogent reasoning on the other. The student will be trained in both deductive and inductive patterns of reasoning, and learn to spot and evaluate such arguments in the wild—magazines, political speeches, advertising, etc. In addition to learning how to be a critical (and thus persuasive) thinker, writer and speaker, the student will also learn about the many roadblocks to critical thinking such as: formal/informal fallacies, naïve ideas about the reliability of memory/perception, social context/group-think, etc. The focus of the course will be critical thinking in real world decision making. This course is open to students with advanced English placement as well as those who have already completed their PLE requirement.
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PH 115 - HUM Ethics 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
A study of the nature, origin and development of ethical theories from both a historical and contemporary perspective and their relevance to significant current moral dilemmas such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment and environmental issues. Special attention is given to the exploration of enduring moral concerns, such as moral realism versus relativism, egoism, altruism, the role of reason in ethics, and the nature of responsible moral decision making.
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PH 200 - History and Philosophy of Science 4.00 credits.
This course will cover the nature of scientific laws and explanation, the problem of induction, realism, the Quine-Duhem thesis, falsifiability, instrumentalism, Ptolemaic astronomy, Copernican astronomy, Kepler’s laws, the Aristotelian worldview, the Newtonian worldview, the special theory of relativity, the general theory of relativity, space-time structure, time travel, quantum theory, the EPR conundrum, quantum non-locality, and Bell’s theorem. The material will be presented in historical context.
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PH 201 - WCH History of Western Philosophy I 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
Engagement in an in-depth survey of the central issues and thinkers in Western Philosophy in ancient, medieval and early modern periods. Special emphasis is placed on the works of major figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Ockham and Descartes with a view toward exploring their respective positions on critical questions in epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, politics and aesthetics.
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PH 202 - WCH History of Western Philosophy II 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
This course engages in an in-depth survey of the central issues and thinkers in the modern and contemporary periods. Special emphasis is placed on major figures such as Kant, Locke, Hume, Hegel, Nietzsche, Wittgenstein and Heidegger with a view toward exploring their respective positions in regard to epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, politics and aesthetics.
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PH 213 - Philosophy of Science 4.00 credits.
Fundamental issues in the philosophy of science, such as the nature of scientific laws and explanation, the problem of induction, realism and anti-realism, and scientific progress will be treated. We will concern ourselves with questions such as: What claims are we justified in making within science? Do our best scientific theories give us a literally true account of the whole universe or an approximately true account? Are the entities studied by science really “out there in the world,” or are they merely convenient fictions?
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PH 234 - HUM Justice Through the Ages 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
This seminar addresses the subject of justice as it has appeared in classical literature. Many of the readings involve the contest between positive law, enacted by the state, and what has been labeled natural or eternal law. The course begins with readings from the ancient world and concludes with modern-day readings on the subject. It also includes films that eloquently address the perennial problems associated with defining justice.
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PH 235 - HUM Bioethics 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
Rapid development of technology during the 20th century has allowed biologists to gather, process, and manipulate animal and plant tissue at a rate faster than any other time in human history. In this course we will investigate the ethical issues surrounding the use of this technology in the medical, research, and agricultural fields by drawing upon a variety of disciplinary perspectives including biology, ethics, history, law, literature, political science, psychology, and religion.
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PH 239 - WCH Philosophy and History of Physics 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
The aim of this course is to explore the relationship between philosophy and physics, with a focus on selected issues in the history and philosophy of modern physics. That is, this is a history of ideas course that focuses on theoretical physics from its inception to the present. In the first part we focus on the philosophy of space and time. In the second part, we focus on scientific revolutions and physical reality: what happens when a scientific revolution occurs, such as in the passage from Newtonian mechanics to Einstein’s relativity theory?
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PH 255A - Advanced Ethics: Business (BA 255A) 4.00 credits.
Business Ethics is part of a four-course sequence in Applied Ethics. In each course, a theoretical foundation for ethical discourse within the respective field is established. This course then proceeds to a detailed treatment of central ethical dilemmas in the actual practice of business.
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PH 255B - Advanced Ethics: Medicine 4.00 credits.
Medical Ethics is part of a four-course sequence in Applied Ethics. In each course, a theoretical foundation for ethical discourse within the respective field is established. This course then proceeds to a detailed treatment of central ethical dilemmas in the actual practice of medicine.
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PH 255C - Advanced Ethics: Legal 4.00 credits.
Legal Ethics is part of a four-course sequence in Applied Ethics. In each course, a theoretical foundation for ethical discourse within the respective field is established. This course then proceeds to a detailed treatment of central ethical dilemmas in the actual practice of law.
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PH 255D - Advanced Ethics: Environmental 4.00 credits.
Environmental Ethics is part of a four-course sequence in Applied Ethics. In each course, a theoretical foundation for ethical discourse within the respective field is established. This course then proceeds to a detailed treatment of central ethical dilemmas in the practice of public policy with regard to environmental use and protection.
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PH 275 - HUM Science and Values 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
Many people now recognize that for both good and ill, science is value-laden, e.g., scientists are influenced by ethical and political values when they do science. Scientists are people, just like the rest of us. The truth is that values shape research methods, agendas, and applications of scientific knowledge. More controversially, it maybe that even theory choice and theory testing are value-laden. So all this raises questions, how can we inform our consciences and pursue implementations of scientific and technological developments that are just and respectful of human dignity? What is the responsibility of the scientist or engineer for the uses their work is put to? By what means, in which respects, and to what extent does science change our world and does the world change science? Which of these changes are morally positive and which are not? To answer these questions we need an approach to science that integrates the history, philosophy, anthropology, psychology, sociology, and economics of science and scientists into a comprehensive analysis. This course will introduce the student to foundational ethical theories and principles, and then apply them to various case studies in the area of science and values.
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PH 290 - Introduction to Cognitive Science 4.00 credits.
Cognitive science is an interdisciplinary science that integrates elements of philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and computer science into a unified field of study. Cognitive learning, consciousness and emotion from each of these perspectives, ranging from abstract and formal theories at one end to well-defined empirical research and computer modeling at the other. As a required course for the Cognitive Science Minor, Introduction to Cognitive Science provides exposure to a variety of disciplines, with particular focus on how they cooperate to study human thought, experience and behavior. Fall semester.
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PH 305 - Philosophy of Law (PS 305) 4.00 credits.
An analysis of the major underlying philosophical issues of both criminal and civil law. Special attention is given to natural law theory, legal positivism, epistemological foundations of legal reasoning and interpretation, and the moral foundations of retributive and distributive justice.
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PH 320 - Philosophy of Religion 4.00 credits.
A study of the various rational efforts to establish the validity of the religious perspective. Topics will include: the nature of religious experience, the relationship between faith and reason, the arguments for the existence of God, the problem of evil, the possibility of miracles and immortality, and the relationship between religion and ethics, and religion and science.
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PH 355 - Public Policy Ethics 4.00 credits.
This course explores how ethics, morality, religion, and culture influence the policy making process. Students learn to apply principles of moral reasoning to contemporary policy debates. Fall semester.
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PH 370-378 - Special Topics in Philosophy 4.00 credits.
A series of courses with topics not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Offered when student interest and faculty availability justify. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PH 462 - Film Studies Capstone Course 4.00 credits.
An analysis of selected perennial issues in philosophy through the media of film and literature. Areas of investigation will include: the nature of Self and Reality, the nature of Knowledge, as well as issues in moral and political philosophy. *Prerequisite(s): COM 261 and a minimum of 16 earned credits in the minor or permission of instructor. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor.
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PH 480-489 - Independent Study in Philosophy 4.00 credits.
Advanced students have the opportunity to study specialized areas not otherwise included in the curriculum. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PH 490 - Senior Thesis in Philosophy 4.00 credits.
An individualized study project involving research of a topic and the preparation of a major paper. The paper is presented orally to the Philosophy Department staff and interested persons. This is normally done during the senior year. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.
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PS 111 - SSC American National Government 4.00 credits.
(Social Sciences Core Course)
Students are introduced to the social sciences through analysis of how the American political system works and the factors that shape American political behavior. In particular, students will examine American political ideals, the U.S. Constitution, federalism, and civil rights and liberties; the media, public opinion, political organizations and elections; and the presidency, bureaucracy, Congress and the Courts. Throughout, students will think critically about the origins and structure of Americans’ beliefs about politics, and about how American law and public policy are made.
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PS 150 - NCH Introduction to Comparative Politics 4.00 credits.
(Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
A comparison and contrast of the political systems of selected foreign nations, emphasizing the historical development of party systems, political cultures and executive-legislative relations. Spring semester.
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PS 205 - WCH Western Political Heritage 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
A critical assessment of the ideas and selected original works of leading Western social and political thinkers since Plato. Justice, equality, war and peace, rights, freedom, order and community are among some of the ideas to be examined from a variety of critical and historical perspectives.
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PS 211 - SSC Political Psychology (PSY 211) 4.00 credits.
(Social Science Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
This interdisciplinary course explores the intersection between political science and psychology. It introduces students to psychological theories and research findings in order to explain what people think, feel and do about contemporary political issues. Specifically, the course draws on psychological concepts regarding motivation, personality, cognition, attribution, emotion and identity to examine mass political behavior and public opinion.
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PS 215 - SSC Political Communication 4.00 credits.
(Social Science Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
This interdisciplinary course explores the intersection between political science and communication. It introduces students to communication theories and research findings in order to explain how political information is created, disseminated, and evaluated by political elites and citizens. The first part of the course introduces students to communication theory and various methodological approaches to the study of political communication. The second part of the courses examines the role of the mass media in a democracy. The third part of the course examines social communication networks and the sharing of political information within the family, workplace, and community.
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PS 225 - HUM American Democracy in Film and Fiction 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
An examination of democratic theory through major films and novels depicting the American political experience from the 1930s to the present. Questions to be explored include whether political elites are accountable to the general public, whether mass control of government is desirable, and how democracies should deal with evil.
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PS 230 - Research Methods 4.00 credits.
Techniques of empirical political research and the development of modern methods of analysis and data presentation in political science with reference to contributions from other social sciences. A major research project on methodology is required. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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