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PS 304 - Constitutional Law II: Rights and Liberties 4.00 credits.
This course examines the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the protections provided by the U.S. Constitution against governmental intrusion on our civil liberties. Topics include First Amendment issues, such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the establishment clause; 14th Amendment issues, such as right to privacy; discrimination based on race, gender and sexual orientation; and remedies for discrimination such as affirmative action.
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PS 305 - Philosophy of Law (PH 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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PS 313 - The American Presidency 4.00 credits.
An examination of the development of the modern presidency as institution, symbol and policymaker. Topics to be covered include the nature of presidential power, the institutional presidency, relations with the public and governmental institutions in the United States, and policy leadership in foreign and domestic affairs. *Prerequisite(s): PS 111 .
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PS 314 - Legislative Process and Behavior 4.00 credits.
An exploration of the American legislative process, operating procedures of the United States Congress, and factors that influence congressional decision making, including constitutional constraints, congressional rules and members’ own drives and ambitions. A substantial portion of the course will emphasize the techniques and methods researchers employ in the study of Congress. *Prerequisite(s): PS 230 , or permission of instructor.
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PS 315 - Public Opinion and Political Behavior 4.00 credits.
An examination of opinion formation and predictors of political behavior. Topics include measurement of public opinion, stability and strength of opinions, the impact of public opinion on the political process, mass political behavior, voting behavior and collective action dilemmas. *Prerequisite(s): PS 230 , or permission of the instructor.
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PS 316 - The American Electoral Process 4.00 credits.
Analysis of the process of recruiting, nominating and electing candidates for national office in the United States., the major participants in national elections, and the impact of elections on public policymaking. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning.
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PS 323 - Politics Through Film and Literature 4.00 credits.
A study of political novels and films and how these art forms have significantly shaped our understanding of politics. Democracy, totalitarianism, social inequality, terrorism, justice and the rule of law are among some of the topics examined.
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PS 326 - American Political Thought 4.00 credits.
Historical analysis of major American political thinkers from the Puritans to the present with special consideration given to the founding principles of the American republic.
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PS 328 - Politics and Religion 4.00 credits.
Analysis of the relationships between forms of government and religious attitudes and practices with emphasis on the influence of religion on political life and of religious interpretations of politics.
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PS 332 - Model United Nations (INT 332) 4.00 credits.
This course introduces the history, structure, functions, and activities of the United Nations. It is designed to provide students with theoretical and historical foundations to study the UN and understand the modalities of international diplomacy at this defining moment in history. This course goes beyond a traditional approach to the study of the UN, as students taking this course are required to participate at an intercollegiate Model United Nations simulation conference. Signature Learning Experience: Internship.
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PS 340 - Political Violence and Terrorism 4.00 credits.
This course systematically analyzes political violence and terrorism in comparative and international perspective. It introduces students to the historical, analytical and comparative study of terrorism, civil wars, and other forms of political violence. It surveys competing theories about the causes, conduct, and conclusion of the political conflicts and political violence in the world and examines how the international community deals with different forms of political violence. Alternating spring semesters.
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PS 342 - Pennsylvania Politics and Policy (PP 542) 4.00 credits.
This course will examine Pennsylvania government, its structure and the politics that impact policy. Throughout the course we will monitor major policy issues at the state level and have the opportunity to discuss those policy issues with state officials, lobbyists, and members of the media.
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PS 345 - American Foreign Policy 4.00 credits.
Emphasis on the 1990s and beyond, with consideration of major international challenges and opportunities facing the United States, social and governmental processes in foreign policy decision making, and the large role of American society and the private sector in the United States’ presence in the world.
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PS 350 - European Union Simulation I (BA 350) 4.00 credits.
Study of the principles and theories of European integration, the history of the current European Union (E.U.) from the Treaty of Rome to the present, and the structure and functioning of the European Union, including class participation representing an E.U. Member State in the annual Mid-Atlantic European Union Consortium E.U. Simulation in Washington, D.C. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning.
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PS 360 - Washington Institute (BA 360) 4.00 credits.
The course highlights relationships between the legislative, executive, independent agencies and third-party institutions that directly affect how policy is made in the United States. The course exposes students to the mechanism that is used to formulate policy for the United States. The Institute will focus heavily on International policy and the inner workings of the various institutional agents that participate in the process of making policy. Students will observe and develop a critical sense of how to weigh the various interests before policy is ultimately made. Students will learn to examine the purpose of policy and evaluate how it will impact various industries. *Prerequisite(s): BA 101 . Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning. Register by Instructor.
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PS 361 - Public Administration (PP 561) 4.00 credits.
A study of the role and influence of executive branch departments and agencies in American politics, government, and policymaking. Differences between public- and private-sector leadership, decision making, communications, organization, budgeting, and human resource management will be emphasized.
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PS 363 - American Domestic Policy (PP 563) 4.00 credits.
An examination of the development and impact of selected public policies in health care, welfare, education, energy, and the environment. Students will conduct policy analyses, making use of information resources in the Harrisburg area.
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PS 365 - Women and Politics 4.00 credits.
Examination of the role of women in the political process. Topics include feminist theory, the development of the women’s movement, participation of women in the political process as voters and elected officials, and public policy issues affecting women, including the feminization of poverty, reproductive rights and equality in the workforce.
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PS 370-378 - Special Topics in Political Science Variable credit.
Topical areas and problems of political science, subjects chosen in accord with student demand. Credit variable based upon topics. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PS 470-478 - Internship in Political Science Variable (0.00 to 8.00) credits.
This course provides students with applied field instruction in political science. A maximum of eight credit hours from Political Science 470-478 may count as political science or legal studies electives. Additional credits count as free electives. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PS 479 - Capital Semester Internship Variable credit.
Applied field experience in politics and public administration for state or local government agencies, the state legislature, and private political organizations. Normally, four credits are given to internships contracted for two regular office-hour days a week. Full-time internships receive eight hours of credit. *Prerequisite(s): PS 361 , junior or senior status. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor.
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PS 480-489 - Independent Study in Political Science Variable credit.
Designed to offer independent study to advanced students, making use of techniques of political science in specific problem areas not included in the Department’s regular offerings. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair and the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PS 490 - Senior Thesis 4.00 credits.
An individualized study project involving research of a topic and the preparation and defense of a major paper or project in consultation with the student’s honors advisor and the Department faculty. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. *Prerequisite(s): Invitation to Honors in the Discipline Program and PS 495 . Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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PS 491 - Research in Political Science Variable (1.00 to 4.00) credit(s).
An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. A paper is written and major findings are presented orally to faculty and peers. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from PS 491 and PS 492 combined can count as Political Science electives. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisite(s): At least sophomore standing. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass or Letter Graded. Register by Instructor. Fall semester. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PS 492 - Research in Political Science Variable (1.00 to 4.00) credit(s).
An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. A paper is written and major findings are presented orally to faculty and peers. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from PS 491 and PS 492 combined can count as Political Science electives. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisite(s): At least sophomore standing. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass or Letter Graded. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PS 495 - Senior Seminar in Political Science 4.00 credits.
An integrative, capstone course in political science, in which significant controversies in political theory and practice will be discussed and analyzed. Course requirements include a major research project and the ETS Major Field Test in Political Science. *Prerequisite(s): Senior status, or permission of the instructor. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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Public Heritage Studies |
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PHS 201 - Elizabethtown History: Campus and Community (HON 201) 2.00 credits.
This research seminar will provide sophomores in the Honors program with an understanding of the practice of local history and an understanding of local history’s relationship to other branches of historical studies as well as a wide variety of academic disciplines. The course is based on the study of local history as a means for Honors students to examine the people who built the local community while they, as sophomores, discern the path of their own educational and life journey. Honors students will research local history, write about local history, reflect on their research about local history and their own lives, and share their knowledge of local history and what they have learned about their own personal development both as individuals and as leaders on campus. Through the study of local history, students will gain an appreciation of the importance and context of place and how their own contributions impact the larger community. In keeping with the themes of real world learning, signature learning experiences, and community-based learning, students will have the opportunity to develop their own hands-on projects in areas such as oral history, archival research, and grant writing and personally engage with members of the campus and local communities through field trips, site visits, and guest lectures. As a primary feature of this course, the local community (the College campus, Elizabethtown Borough, and Lancaster County) will serve as a learning laboratory. Honors students will learn how to take notice of the environment in which they live, recognize how it developed, and offer ideas about how it should grow. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning.
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PHS 202 - Museum Studies and Museum Education 2.00 credits.
This course explores the history of museums as well as theory, methods, and debates within museum studies, with an emphasis on practical applications of learning. Particular attention is devoted to the development of collections and interpretive exhibitions as well as the engagement of audiences through educational programs. This course is suited to individuals seeking an overview of museum studies and an understanding of the ways in which museums position themselves as educational instructions.
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PHS 203 - Archival Resources and Digital Humanities 2.00 credits.
Students enrolled in this course will be introduced to the theoretical assumptions and methodologies associated with archival management, the digital humanities, and the intersection between the two (e.g., sharing archival sources in digital spaces).
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PHS 470-474 - Internship in Public Heritage Studies Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credit(s).
This course provides students with applied field instruction in public heritage studies. Forty hours of on-site work is required for every credit hour granted. In addition to on-site work, students will complete writing assignments designed to promote reflection on the work experience. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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Psychology Courses |
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PSY 105 - SSC Introduction to Psychology 4.00 credits.
(Social Sciences Core Course)
An introduction to psychological science, including methods of inquiry, learning and motivation, abnormal behavior, developmental and social influences, cognition, sensation and perception, neuroscience and personality. Offered every semester and occasionally as a summer course.
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PSY 205 - Career Seminar 1.00 Credits.
This one-credit course orients Psychology majors to a broad range of careers available to them. Students will explore their own strengths and abilities, learn about the subfields of psychology as well as diverse career options for majors, and discern their fit in the field. In this course, students will interview professionals in the field, create a customized education plan, and develop the skills necessary for communicating their interests, abilities, and experiences to a professional audience. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 , declared Psychology major, and at least sophomore status. Spring semester.
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PSY 210 - Sensation and Perception 4.00 credits.
This course investigates how we construct a conception of physical reality from sensory experience. Through lectures, in-class demonstrations and discussions, we will examine how environmental information gets to humans through our visual, auditory, cutaneous, olfactory and gustatory senses and how this information is interpreted by the brain so that we have a conscious experience of our environment. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 or NEU 125 . Offered annually.
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PSY 211 - SSC Political Psychology (PS 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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PSY 220 - Health Psychology 4.00 credits.
This course will provide an overview of and introduction to the field of health psychology, which examines the bidirectional relationship between physical and mental health. We will use lectures, class discussions, individual and group projects, and readings to explore topics such as the impact of social support on coping with chronic illness, how best to promote healthy eating and exercise, and the effects of stress on health. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . Fall semester.
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PSY 230 - Psychology of Women and Gender 4.00 credits.
This course will examine theory and research related to the psychology of women and gender. Gender will be analyzed as a system that influences lives, and the ongoing significance of gender role socialization across the lifespan will be considered. Research on gender differences and similarities will be examined, and the social contexts that produce and explain these differences and similarities will be highlighted. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . Offered annually.
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PSY 235 - Social Psychology 4.00 credits.
Survey of issues, theories and methods in understanding the processes by which social life constitutes, influences and is composed of the thoughts, feelings and behavior of human beings. Topics include social explanation, social cognition and attribution, the dynamics of self, social influence, persuasion, aggression, innovation, interpersonal communication, relationships and environmental transaction. Students will conduct case studies and analysis. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . Offered annually.
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PSY 240 - Child and Adolescent Development 4.00 credits.
This course discusses physical, cognitive, and social development from a psychological perspective. Developmental periods of infancy to early childhood (ages birth-5), middle childhood (ages 6-11), and adolescence (ages 12-20) are the focus. Development is viewed as a complex process that requires understanding: (1) how biological, psychosocial, and contextual influences operate together and affect one another over time, and (2) how earlier periods of development influence later ones. Theoretical perspectives, research findings, and related methodological issues are emphasized in the course lectures, readings, and examinations. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . Students who complete PSY 240 may not enroll in PSY 247 , and those who complete PSY 247 may not enroll in PSY 240. Offered annually.
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PSY 245 - Adult Development and Aging 4.00 credits.
This course examines human development from emerging adulthood through old age. The fundamental principles of aging will be explored as well as more detailed information about biological, cognitive, social and emotional changes. The ever-changing nature of human experience will be considered with an emphasis on understanding cultural and environmental influences on the aging process. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . Students who complete PSY 247 may not enroll in PSY 245. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning. Offered annually.
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PSY 247 - Lifespan Development 4.00 credits.
Physical, perceptual, linguistic, intellectual and social-emotional human development, covering the periods of infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . Students who complete PSY 247 may not enroll in PSY 240 or PSY 245 . Offered as an occasional summer course.
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PSY 250 - Psychopathology 4.00 credits.
An overview of diagnostic process in mental health. The course will cover the history of mental illness, models for understanding mental illness, and a broad cross-section of mental disorders as defined by the DSM (e.g., schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, PTSD). Students will have the opportunity to practice diagnostic skills on real case studies as well as critique the depiction of mental illness in the media. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . Offered every semester.
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PSY 255 - Psychotherapy and Assessment 4.00 credits.
This course provides an introduction to basic principles of psychological assessment and psychotherapy. The first half of the course will cover theory and techniques used in various psychotherapeutic orientations (e.g., psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral), and the second half of the course will focus on principles of assessment for various disorders/conditions (e.g., memory problems, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). This course will serve as a pre-requisite for the applied clinical skills course, Counseling Psychology (PSY 355 ). *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . Fall semester.
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PSY 280 - Psychological Statistics 4.00 credits.
Analysis of experimental and correlational research. Students will learn how to use SPSS for data analysis. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . Students must achieve an average of a C- or better for PSY 280 and PSY 285 to continue in the major. Fall semester.
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PSY 285 - Psychological Research Methods 4.00 credits.
Design of research. Emphases include research ethics, inferences of causality, and scientific writing. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 280 . *Corequisite(s): PSY 285L. Students must achieve an average of a C- or better for PSY 280 and PSY 285 to continue in the major. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 2. Spring semester.
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PSY 310 - Intelligence and Creativity 4.00 credits.
A critical examination of issues in the study of intelligence and creativity, including multiple intelligences, bias in IQ testing, the Flynn effect, intelligence and aging, creativity measurement, the role of motivation in creativity, and the relationship between creativity and mental illness. Students will debate controversial issues in the field. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 and junior status, or permission of the instructor. Offered annually.
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PSY 315 - Cognitive Psychology 4.00 credits.
A study of current theory and research on cognitive processes including how we perceive, attend, think, remember, make decisions, solve problems, and use language. Coverage will include applications of cognitive psychology to everyday life and to other disciplines. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 and junior status, or permission of the instructor. Offered annually.
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PSY 330 - Psychology of Diversity (WGS 330) 4.00 credits
This course will center on understanding social difference and social inequality, and will examine the cognitive and emotional underpinnings of stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and identity. We will consider how conscious and unconscious bias influence people’s judgments and affinities, and will also closely examine the development of meaningful group identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation). Learning will take place though in-class lectures, activities, and discussion, class readings, and engagement with a community-based placement. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 and junior status or permission of instructor. Offered annually. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning.
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PSY 335 - Applied Social Psychology 4.00 credits.
Applied Social Psychology combines the science of social psychology with the practical application of solving problems in the real world. Applied social psychologists focus on social problems that affect such variables as relationships, diversity issues, organizational systems, the justice system, education, the environment, personal health and the health care industry, and community concerns. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 and junior status or permission of instructor. Offered alternate years.
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PSY 350 - Child Psychopathology and Treatment 4.00 credits.
This course is intended to provide an introduction to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychopathology in childhood and adolescence. In this course, we will attend to developmental and sociocultural factors that influence the onset, maintenance, and treatment of mental health disorders in children and adolescents. In addition to in-depth coverage of specific disorders (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, conduct problems), we will discuss ethical and legal issues pertinent to clinical work with these populations. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 and junior status or permission of instructor. Offered alternate years.
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PSY 355 - Counseling Psychology 4.00 credits.
This course will provide you with an introduction to foundational counseling skills required of mental health care providers. The course will cover basic therapeutic microskills, select interventions designed to promote well-being, and issues pertaining to professional practice. In order to achieve a foundational level of skill, substantial class time is devoted to role-playing various counselor/counselee situations. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 , PSY 255 , and junior status or permission of instructor. Spring semester.
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PSY 360 - Psychology of Stress 4.00 credits.
This course is intended to provide you with a thorough understanding of the field of stress and coping, from both theoretical and applied perspectives. Learning will take place through course lectures, readings, engagement with community-based partner organizations, clinical case conceptualization, presentations of pertinent psychological interventions, and a literature review of psychological research on a stress & coping topic of your choosing. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 and junior status or permission of instructor. Offered alternate years. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning.
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PSY 370-378 - Special Topics in Psychology 4.00 credits.
Topics not part of the regular curriculum, offered based on student and faculty interest. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PSY 410 - Seminar in Perception 4.00 credits.
In this seminar, you will explore the literature in the study of perception. You will read original empirical papers, learn about research paradigms in the field, and develop critical and creative thinking skills in summarizing, critiquing, and synthesizing research ideas. You will explore the literature in your area of interest, develop a research question, propose novel hypotheses, design your own experiment, and write a major research proposal for a study you may conduct in Advanced Psychological Research. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 280 , PSY 285 , and a 300-level course with a PSY or NEU prefix.
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PSY 415 - Seminar in Cognition 4.00 credits.
In this seminar, you will explore the literature in cognitive psychology. You will read original empirical papers, learn about research paradigms in the field, and develop critical and creative thinking skills in summarizing, critiquing, and synthesizing research ideas. You will explore the literature in your area of interest, develop a research question, propose novel hypotheses, design your own experiment, and write a major research proposal for a study you may conduct in Advanced Psychological Research. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 280 , PSY 285 , and a 300-level course with a PSY or NEU prefix.
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PSY 435 - Seminar in Social Psychology 4.00 credits.
In this seminar, you will explore the literature in the study of social psychology. You will read original empirical papers, learn about research paradigms in the field, and develop critical and creative thinking skills in summarizing, critiquing, and synthesizing research ideas. You will explore the literature in your area of interest, develop a research question, propose novel hypotheses, design your own experiment, and write a major research proposal for a study you may conduct in Advanced Psychological Research. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 280 , PSY 285 , and a 300-level course with a PSY or NEU prefix.
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PSY 440 - Seminar in Developmental Psychology 4.00 credits.
In this seminar, you will explore the literature in the study of developmental psychology. You will read original empirical papers, learn about research paradigms in the field, and develop critical and creative thinking skills in summarizing, critiquing, and synthesizing research ideas. You will explore the literature in your area of interest, develop a research question, propose novel hypotheses, design your own experiment, and write a major research proposal for a study you may conduct in Advanced Psychological Research. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 280 , PSY 285 , and a 300-level course with a PSY or NEU prefix.
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PSY 455 - Clinical Practicum 4.00 credits.
This course will explore mental health practice from both an experiential and an empirical perspective. Students will complete a practicum in an approved clinical setting for 5 hours per week to get firsthand knowledge of clinical practice. Class sessions will focus on processing practicum experiences as well as critically evaluating empirical literature about both specific and common factors of psychotherapy. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 280 , PSY 285 , and PSY 355 . Offered Fall semester.
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PSY 475 - Internship in Psychology Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credits.
Supervised training and experience in a professional setting related to psychology, generally for two afternoons a week, plus meetings with the instructor. Placement depends on student interest and goals, and availability of professional setting. A maximum of four credit hours from Psychology 475 may count as psychology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 , junior status, and Psychology major. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass/No Pass.
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PSY 480-489 - Independent Study in Psychology Variable credit.
Opportunity for students to engage in independent study. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair and the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PSY 485 - Advanced Psychological Research 4.00 credits.
In this course, students will conduct an original, empirical research project. This includes revising an existing literature review and/or research proposal, writing an IRB proposal, collecting and analyzing data, writing up results, writing an APA-style research paper, preparing a poster presentation, and presenting to the department. In-class time will include mini-lectures and workshop-style sessions as well as instruction on advanced statistical techniques. Much time will also be spent in individual consultation with the instructor. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 280 , PSY 285 , and a Seminar in Psychology (PSY 410 , PSY 415 , PSY 435 , or PSY 440 ). Offered every semester. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research.
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PSY 490 - Research Practicum Variable credit.
Research in psychology under the close supervision of a faculty member. Topics for research are chosen in an area of interest to both persons. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 280 and PSY 285 . Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.
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Religious Studies Courses |
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REL 103 - HUM Religion and Nonviolence 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
This course examines the interplay between religion and violence, the challenge of nonviolence in religious traditions, and the practice of religious nonviolence in US history. Special attention will also be granted to religious terrorism.
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REL 125 - HUM Shared Scriptures of Jews and Christians 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
This course is an introduction to the shared scriptures of Jews and Christians (the Jewish Tanakh and Christian Old Testament), in which we look at similarities and differences in the ways in which Jews and Christians read these religious texts, with the goal of gaining a better understanding of both Judaism and Christianity. We also give special attention to the values of human dignity, social justice, and wellbeing (i.e., shalom, what is good for a person).
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REL 151 - Life Meaning and Purposeful Work 2.00 credits.
This course will explore what it means to live purposefully in terms of traditional and contemporary understandings of vocation and life calling. Emphasis will be placed on the nexus between theological and philosophical understandings of the meaning of life and the moral life. Students will be invited to think about specific life work and career choices within the context of larger theological, ethical, aesthetic or philosophical commitments.
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REL 205 - SSC Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion 4.00 credits.
(Social Sciences Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Core Course.
“Religion” is a concept that people frequently talk about without much precision. In this class we will introduce humanistic theories and social scientific methods to raise the level of discourse around religion. Elizabethtown College and the news of the day will serve as our laboratory where we will learn to seek answers and ask better questions about religion.
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REL 213 - PLO Biblical Hebrew I 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
A beginning study of the alphabet, grammar, and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew, designed to develop basic reading competence and an understanding of the challenges of translating the Hebrew Scriptures into English. Offered as needed.
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REL 214 - Biblical Hebrew II 4.00 credits.
Continues the study of Biblical Hebrew grammar and vocabulary. *Prerequisite(s): REL 213 , or permission of the instructor.
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REL 215 - Koiné Greek I 4.00 credits.
A beginning study of the alphabet, grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek, designed to develop basic reading competence and an understanding of some of the challenges one faces when translating the New Testament into English.
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REL 216 - Koiné Greek II 4.00 credits.
Continued study of Koiné Greek grammar and vocabulary. Translation exercises are taken from the Septuagint and the New Testament. *Prerequisite(s): REL 215 , or permission of instructor. Offered as needed.
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REL 217 - PLO Sanskrit I 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
This course is an introduction to Sanskrit, designed to develop basic reading competence as well as a general knowledge of grammatical principles, an elementary vocabulary, and a sense of the relationship of the structure of the Sanskrit language to classical Indian culture and philosophy. This course, if completed successfully, can also serve as a basis for further study of Sanskrit and other South Asian languages (i.e. Hindi, Bengali, etc.). It can also serve as a basis for the study of other ancient languages (given its cultivation of skills common to the study of a variety of such languages–the mastery of an alphabet other than the Roman, classical grammatical terms, etc.). Offered as needed.
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REL 218 - Sanskrit II 4.00 credits.
This course is a continuation of Sanskrit I, designed to further develop and enhance basic reading competence and to broaden general knowledge of grammatical principles, an elementary vocabulary, and a sense of the relationship of the structure of the Sanskrit language to classical Indian culture and philosophy. *Prerequisite(s): REL 217 . Offered as needed.
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REL 225 - NCH The Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near East 4.00 credits.
(Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
An introduction to the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament or Tanakh), with emphasis on its ancient Near Eastern context.
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REL 226 - WCH The New Testament 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
An introduction to the literature of the New Testament, with emphasis on the first-century Mediterranean context.
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REL 252 - Vocation and Church in the 21st Century 4.00 credits.
This course invites students to reflect theologically on vocation and the church within the context of the changing landscape of the postmodern world. Emphasis will be placed on the trends and issues that challenge the church in the 21st century. While the course and its readings will focus primarily on the Christian church in the United States, the course also will discuss trends, issues and methods that may apply to synagogue, temple or mosque.
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REL 253 - Theology Through Film 4.00 credits.
This course invites students to reflect theologically on the content of contemporary films. While film style and technique will be discussed to a limited extent, the course will be oriented unapologetically toward viewing narrative, plot, character development, imagery, symbols and values in the light of implicit and explicit religious, spiritual, mythological, ideological and ethical themes. Some attention will be given to various methodologies and theoretical issues in the field of religion and film.
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REL 261 - Peacemaking and Social Justice in the Bible 4.00 credits.
An examination of biblical texts relating to peacemaking and social justice and the ways in which those texts have been interpreted by Christian ethicists and theologians.
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REL 267 - HUM Progressive Religion 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
This course will explore radical Christian thought in the United States since the latter half of the twentieth century, granting special attention to ethical methodologies and perennial issues in Christian social ethics—for example, sexuality, politics, animals, race, and poverty.
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REL 284 - Anabaptist and Pietist Movements 4.00 credits.
An introduction to the major events, personalities, beliefs and cultural life of representative Anabaptist and Pietist movements. Primary focus will be given to the European origins and immigration to America of the Mennonites, Amish, Brethren and Moravians. Special attention will be given to the background of these movements in the Protestant Reformation, and their place within the wider Believer’s Church, or Free Church, wing of European and American religious life.
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REL 287 - The Story of Christianity 4.00 credits.
The course introduces selected themes in the history of Christianity and Christian thought in a broad overview from its origins to the present. Students will explore some aspects of Christian ritual and spirituality, and the activity of women in Christianity.
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REL 290 - NCH Dharma Traditions: Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh 4.00 credits.
(Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
This course is an introduction to and overview of the four major religions, or dharma traditions, that originated in the Indian subcontinent: Vedic dharma (popularly known as Hinduism), Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The course will examine the distinctive beliefs and practices of each tradition, while also emphasizing the common features, historical interactions, and close interconnections–both social and theological–among all four. Students who have received credit for either REL 291 OR REL 292 will receive 2.00 credits for the completion of this course. Students who have received credit for REL 291 AND REL 292 may not enroll in this course.
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REL 293 - Islam 4.00 credits.
An introduction to the teachings, practices and history of Islam.
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REL 313 - Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Variable (1.00 to 4.00) credit(s).
This course is designed to develop students’ ability to read and translate Biblical Hebrew. The class meets weekly to read, translate and discuss a short passage from the Bible. Students will prepare the passage in advance of the session. Students may choose to take this course for one to four credits, with there being one hour of class time for every credit earned. Assignments will be determined based on the number of credits chosen. The course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. *Prerequisite(s): REL 214 . Offered as needed.
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REL 320 - Philosophy of Religion (PH 320) 4.00 credits.
A study of various rational efforts, from within multiple religious traditions, to establish the validity of religious perspectives. Topics will include: the nature of religious experience, the relationship between faith and reason, arguments for the existence of God, the problem of evil, beliefs about the afterlife, religious pluralism, and the relationship between religion and ethics, and religion and science.
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REL 321 - The Bible and Race in the United States of America 4.00 credits.
Since the nation’s inception, the Bible has factored into the politics of who may realize the American Dream. The Promised Land motif has enticed many, but numerous communities have gone to great lengths to transfigure themselves into one of the chosen people’s tribes. We will study the Bible’s role in the politics of who is and isn’t properly American. Our exploration will lead us to questions about the invention of religion, scriptures, and race.
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REL 323 - Women, Gender, and the Hebrew Bible 4.00 credits.
A seminar in biblical studies examining texts that reflect attitudes about women, sexuality and gender. Readings will include selections from both the Hebrew Bible and related secondary literature. Emphasis is on the study of women and gender in the Hebrew Bible, and students will read primarily feminist scholarship. Some attention is given to gender from the perspective of the more recent fields of gender studies and men’s studies. *Prerequisite(s): REL 225 .
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REL 331 - Ethnicity, Gender, and Religion 4.00 credits.
This course examines the relationship between ethnicity, gender, and religion as categories through which humans make meaning. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, we explore the subject through primary texts, theoretical analyses, and historical studies. Our goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the diversity of the human condition.
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REL 344 - The Nonviolent Ethics of Martin Luther King, Jr. 4.00 credits.
An introduction to the social ethics of Martin Luther King Jr., the course explores the sources, substantive content and evolution of King’s reflections on social institutions (the state and market), social actions (peacemaking and redistributing resources), social roles (prophet and politician), and moral character. King’s social ethics in relationship to his theological beliefs and personal practices are examined.
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REL 364 - Amish Society (SO 364) 4.00 credits.
The history, culture and social organization of the Old Order Amish. Sociological theories and models utilized by social scientists to describe and analyze the Amish will be presented. Special attention will be paid to recent social changes among the Amish.
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REL 370-378 - Special Topics in Religious Studies 4.00 credits.
Topics not included in the regular curriculum. Offered as needed. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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REL 391 - Modern Hinduism 4.00 credits.
An in-depth exploration, building on the foundation established in Religious Studies 291, of issues facing contemporary Hinduism. This course covers the British colonization of India; the Bengal Renaissance; Hindu reform movements; the life and teachings of such figures as Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi and Sri Aurobindo; Hinduism and science; and Hindu nationalism in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Particular attention will be paid to issues arising from the spread of Hinduism beyond the subcontinent, especially in the West, and the impact of Hinduism upon Western culture, from the transcendentalists to the theosophists to the Beatles. *Prerequisite(s): REL 290 .
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REL 392 - Religion in China and Japan 4.00 credits.
An in-depth exploration, building on the foundation established in Religious Studies 292, of the religious traditions of China and Japan: Daoism, Confucianism, Shinto, and Chinese and Japanese forms of Buddhism. Readings will be drawn mainly from primary sources in English translation, such as the Daodejing, the Chuang-tzu, the Analects of Confucius, the Kojiki, and the Shobogenzo of Dogen, as well as writings by modern Zen masters and scholars such as D.T. Suzuki and Alan Watts. *Prerequisite(s): REL 290 .
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REL 393 - Indian Philosophy 4.00 credits.
An in-depth exploration of classical Indian philosophy: Hindu, Buddhist and Jain. Readings will be drawn mainly from primary sources in English translation, such as the Upanishads, the Tripitaka, the Bhagavad-Gita and the Tattvartha Sutra, and the writings of such central figures of the Indic philosophical tradition as Nagarjuna, Vasubandhu, Shankara, Ramanuja and Haribhadrasuri. *Prerequisite(s): REL 290 .
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REL 470-474 - Internship in Religious Studies Variable (0.00 to 12.00) credits.
Students spend one full day a week working in a church, nonprofit institution or research organization with religious-based interests in return for three academic hours of credit. Internships are primarily unpaid experiences, but some organizations may offer a stipend or form of payment. Course requirements are decreased or increased as deemed appropriate by the Internship Advisor. A maximum of four credit hours from Religious Studies 470-474 may count toward the Religious Studies major or minor. Additional credits count as free electives. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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REL 480-489 - Independent Study in Religious Studies Variable credit.
Individual study in areas of interest for students capable of conducting independent research. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department Chair and the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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REL 490 - Independent Research in Religious Studies Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credits.
Students engage in an advanced level of research under the supervision of a religious studies faculty member to produce a thesis or other major research project. *Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior status. A maximum of four credit hours from REL 490 may count toward the Religious Studies major or minor. Additional credits count as free electives. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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REL 495 - Capstone in Religious Studies Variable (2.00 or 4.00) credits.
Majors and minors will have the opportunity to engage with peers to reflect on their entire academic program of study of religion. Gathered around the theme of “religion in public life,” seminar participants will develop a broad and clear view of the relevance and usefulness of religious studies for their future purposeful-life work and as citizens of a nation and of the world. This course is repeatable for a maximum of four credits. *Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior status. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone. Register by Instructor.
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SW 160 - SSC Social Problems and Response of Social Welfare Institutions 4.00 credits.
(Social Sciences Core Course)
An orientation to the sociological and social work approaches of examining social problems and the development of social welfare policies and programs to reduce their severity and extent. An understanding of both sociological and social work theories and the way in which these theories form the foundation for research, service and advocacy is emphasized. Fifteen (15) hours of service-learning are required. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning.
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SW 233 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment 4.00 credits.
This course provides a study of the interrelationships of social systems, with particular emphasis upon the impact of the environment on human development throughout the life span. Special consideration is given to the influence of ethnicity, racism, sexism and ageism upon human behavior. Fifteen (15) hours of service-learning are required. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning.
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SW 280 - Multicultural Counseling Skills 4.00 credits.
Theories explaining human behavior and social interaction, in the context of social systems and social welfare, are discussed, analyzed and critically reviewed. Students learn about the cultural heritage of diverse groups, and about the need for equality and social and economic justice for all oppressed people. Students learn and role-play interpersonal relationships skills in a laboratory situation. Fifteen (15) hours of service-learning in a diverse setting is required. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning.
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SW 330 - Methods of Social Work Research 4.00 credits.
A focus upon the basic elements of the scientific method providing an overview of research designs commonly used in social sciences, including techniques for gathering, analyzing and presenting data. *Prerequisite(s): SW 160 , , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester.
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