Apr 27, 2024

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Political Science
	POLS 3510 - Black Politics in America (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A study of the history and impact of African-Americans’ participation in government and politics in the U.S. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 3560 - Media Politics (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . An examination of the relationship of the media and the electoral process. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 3600 - American Foreign Policy (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . An examination of U.S. foreign policy with emphasis on the process and mechanics of policy formulation and execution, and on economic and military implications in conducting American foreign policy. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 3700 - The U.S. Congress (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A study of the U.S. Congress, focusing on both its internal functions and policy processes, with special emphasis on the issues of representation and responsiveness. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 3710 - The American Presidency (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . An examination of presidential leadership and decision making as well as the sources of and obstacles to presidential influence. Particular attention is paid to the problems and prospects of the modern presidency. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 3730 - Global Security (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2115 . A survey of global security challenges in the post-cold war era from state and non-state actors at different levels of analysis in the military, economic, and political realms. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 3740 - Transnational Human Security (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2115 . A survey of human security challenges in the post-cold war era from state and non-state actors at the individual and group levels of analysis in the economic and political realms. Topics include terrorism, genocide, refugees and immigration, human trafficking, and compliance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 3810 - Independent Study in Political Science (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 and permission of the instructor. A course that allows students to do independent study and research in a specialized area of political science. (Students may take course two times for credit.) Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 3820 - Radicalization Trajectory Analysis (3) Pre- or Co-requisite: POLS 3000 . A craft-oriented course using open source online information in developing graphical analysis for studying the radicalization process. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 3910 - Ancient to Modern Philosophy (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2330 . An examination of the development of political philosophy from Plato to the eighteenth century with the advent of the modern state system. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 3920 - Enlightenment to Contemporary Philosophy (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2330 . An examination of political thought from the modern era to contemporary times. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 3990 - Behavioral Research Methods in Political Science (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 and POLS 3000 . A course that introduces students to advanced political analysis. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 3995 - Environmental Politics (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A review of the history, principles, and issues in American environmental politics with a focus on both governmental institutions and organizations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4000 - Political Economy (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 and ECON 2200 or ECON 2100 . A course designed to be an advanced-level introduction to a range of theoretical and applied concerns regarding political economy. It is an exploration of the fundamental questions about government, policies, and the relationship between global market systems. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4060 - Special Topics in Civic Engagement and Public Policy (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . This course will examine special topics related to civic engagement and public policy. Topics may focus on issues such as education, healthcare, voting rights, housing, the criminal justice system, inequality, poverty and other related issues. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4100 - Internship in Political Science (3-12) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 , POLS 3000 , Advanced junior classification or permission of the Chair. (This course can be taken multiple semesters for a maximum of 12 credit hours). The course is designed to give students the opportunity to gain practical experience in political science. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4200 - Contemporary Black Political Thought (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 or POLS 3510 . A course to study alternative philosophical and political strategies based on the analysis of various black political movements. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4300 - Russian Politics (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2110 . An analysis of major Russian political trends, institutions, and actors, with a focus on explaining the paradox of a weak state with a highly repressive regime. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4310 - International Law and Organization (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 or permission of the instructor. A study of the United Nations, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and their contribution to the development of international law. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4330 - Politics of Developing Nations (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2110 or POLS 2115 or permission of instructor. A study of processes and forces involved with political integration and economic development in selected countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4340 - Civil Rights: Problems in Administration and Compliance (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 and POLS 3310 or permission of the instructor. An advanced study of public administration and constitutional problems in the context of civil rights laws. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4350 - Directed Research in Civic Engagement and Public Policy (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . In collaboration with a community or policy advocacy organization and under the direction of a political science instructor, students will propose and conduct a research project that will produce a major research paper or portfolio. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4400 - Problems of Contemporary Governments (3) A study of selected challenges facing the global political system. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4410 - Law and Contemporary Federalism (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2120 or permission of instructor. An advanced exploration of legal issues involving federal and state powers and the conflicts that arise from competing claims of sovereignty. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4420 - Seminar in Law and Politics (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2120 or permission of instructor. A seminar-style class for advanced undergraduates exploring topics and legal issues with immediate consequences for the American political system. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4450 - Marx and Freud (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 or permission of instructor. An examination of the political and social thought of Karl Marx and Sigmund Freud. Topics discussed include: capitalism, socialism, communism, human nature, social conflict, human emancipation, the psychological-political relationship, race and capitalism, ideology, power, and the future of humanity. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4500 - Revolution and Ideology in the Third World (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 , POLS 2110 , POLS 2115 or permission of instructor. A study of political movements and ideas among nations and groups challenging the structure of global power. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4510 - Sub-Saharan African Politics (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2110 . An analysis of formal power structures of Sub-Saharan African countries and an examination of the relations African states have with each other and with the global system. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4520 - Middle Eastern Politics (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . An analysis of formal power structures of Middle Eastern countries and an examination of political forces impinging upon and undergirding the foreign policy of these nations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4860 - Beauty Gender Patriarchy (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 or permission of instructor. An examination of how “beauty” has been used as a political ideology to sustain patriarchal systems of power throughout history. The course analyzes how political philosophies have influenced gender identity, and contributed to corporeal practices that adversely affect the health and wellbeing of women and men. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4880 - Special Topics in Political Science (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 and permission of the instructor. An examination of special topics in political science. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4990 - Senior Thesis (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 , advanced standing, and permission of the instructor or department chairman. Honors course offered for senior political science majors with a 3.0 grade point average. This course focuses on important political works and requires independent research. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	POLS 4995 - Senior Honors II (3) Prerequisites: POLS 2100 , advanced standing and permission of the instructor or department chairman. Honors course offered for senior political science majors with a 3.0 grade point average. This course offers additional readings beyond Senior Honors I and independent research. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Psychology
	PSY 2100 - General Psychology (3) (This course is not required for psychology majors.) An introduction to psychological terms, facts, and principles designed to aid the student in understanding individual behavior. Behavior is analyzed and interpreted through activities and discussions of such topics as motivation, emotion, perception, learning, and intelligence. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 2130 - Psychology as a Profession (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2100 . (For Psychology majors.) This course will provide students with an overview of the discipline of psychology, including expectations for the psychology major, career options for students completing a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and career options for students who pursue a graduate degree in psychology. It will also emphasize development of skills required for library research, writing in the style of the American Psychological Association, and understanding ethical and professional issues in the discipline of Psychology. This is a writing intensive course. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 2140 - Survey of Sports Psychology (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2100 and/or PSY 2120. This course will provide an overview of Sports Psychology. The course will use an interdisciplinary approach to exam the interaction among psychological factors and performance in sports and physical activities. The course will cover the following topic areas: Personality, Motivation, and Physiological Arousal and Stress; Group and Team Dynamics; Aggression in Sports; Enhancing Performance and Arousal Regulations; and Sports and Psychological Well-Being. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 2400 - Introductory Statistics for Students of Psychology (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2100 or PSY 2130 and completion of Math GEC courses with a grade of “C” or higher. A first course in statistics for students of psychology and other behavioral and social sciences. Assignments, class activities, and lectures are designed to develop a conceptual and analytical understanding of statistics and prepare students for the required quantitative courses. Descriptive statistics, correlation, the concepts of variance, and elementary inferential statistics are analyzed. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 2410 - Intermediate Statistics for Students of Psychology (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2400 . This class is a continuation of PSY 2400 that focuses on the introductory statistical techniques used in behavioral and social science research. A study of statistical concepts, principles, and procedures in the areas of basic descriptive statistics and inferential statistics including measures of central tendency, variability, probability, and mathematical distributions, hypothesis testing, chi-square, analysis of variance and multiple correlation. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 3100 - Abnormal Psychology (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2100 or PSY 2130 . An orientation to the concepts of abnormal behavior with emphasis on the functional disorders of modern civilizations and the significance of social and emotional problems on normal conduct. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 3200 - Psychological Adjustment (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2100 or PSY 2130 . A study of psychological theories and processes with emphasis on the application of psychology in one’s life. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 3300 - Experimental Psychology (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2410 . An introduction to the concepts and theories of experimental psychology covering the fields of learning, memory, problem solving, developmental, psychometrics, environmental and social processes and the various statistical analyses (using SPSS) associated with each research design. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 3310 - The Psychology of Human Development and Maturation (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2100 or PSY 2130 . An introduction to the study of human growth and development from conception through adulthood and death. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 3400 - Psychological Measurement (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2120, PSY 2400 . An introduction to the study of psychological tests, methods, and results in the measurement of intelligence, achievement, and personality. Included are such topics as social perception conformity, attitude change, cognitive consistency, leadership and authority, techniques of data collection, and experimental design. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 3410 - Introduction to Health Psychology (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2100 or PSY 2130 . This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of Health Psychology from a biopsychosocial perspective – that is, that health and illness are determined by the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors of an individual’s life. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 3500 - Intro to Black Psychology (3) Prerequisites: HIST 1530 or HIST 1540 and PSY 2130 . This course will provide students with an introduction to the field of African Americamn psychology. Emphasis will be given to such issues as the African/African American worldviews and the manner in which cross cultural systems of social reality impact the African experience in America. The course will cover theories of African/Black personality, psychological health and mental disorder, identity, and family and social relationships. Moreover, the course will discuss issues that impact Africans in America and throughout the Diaspora. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 3600 - Social Psychology (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2130 , PSY 3300 . An examination of how people influence the beliefs and behaviors of others, viewed from the perspectives of the influencer and the object of the influence. Included are such topics as social perception, conformity, attitude change, cognitive consistency, leadership and authority, techniques of data collection, and experimental design. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 4100 - Psychology of Learning (3) Prerequisites: PSY 3300 . An examination and evaluation of current theories of learning with special attention given to concepts of classical conditioning and instrumental learning. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 4112 - Human Motivation (3) Prerequisites: PSY 3300 . Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 4120 - Psychology of Personality (3) Prerequisites: PSY 3100 or PSY 3200 . A focus on the structure and development of the normal personality. Influences of childhood experiences upon personality; and significance of emotional development, integration, and measurement of traits and personality types will be systematically examined. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 4121 - Adolescent Psychology (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2100 or PSY 2130 . An examination of psychological theories and research methods and findings regarding the intellectual, emotional, perceptual, and social development of the adolescent. Special coping or adjustment difficulties of the adolescent will be an integral part of the course. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 4200 - Cognition (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2100 or PSY 2130 and PSY 3300 . This course introduces students to concepts, theories, methods, and applications of cognition, or higher mental processes. Cognition deals with how people acquire, represent, and use information. We review the history of cognition, basic research, theory, and its applications in several areas of society. Understanding the nature of cognition also helps us understand people’s adaptive and mal-adaptive behaviors. The course involves laboratory experiences using online activities present in CogLab. Topics include perception, attention, memory, imagery, thinking, language acquisition, and problem solving. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 4210 - Undergraduate Internship () Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Psychology Major The purpose of this course is to provide an academic structure to applied work in psychology. This structure involves specific requirements which must be met in order for academic credit to be granted following the internship experience. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 4310 - Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2130 . The study of efficient and effective ways to improve industrial and organizational performance via personnel selection, classification, isolating motivational factors, engineering, and man/machine interface. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 4400 - Sensation and Perception (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2130 or PSY 2100 , PSY 2400 , or its equivalent in another academic discipline. The psychology of perception is an introduction to the mental processes humans use to sense and gain awareness of the physical, internal, and personal environments. Basic philosophical questions in perception such as the transduction of physical energy to psychology energy are undertaken in the major sensory modalities with emphasis on the experimental and neurological methods of perception. Diverse theoretical approaches incorporating the physiological, psychophysical, ecological, cultural, social, and motivational aspects of perception further frame the discussions. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 4500 - Physiological Psychology (3) Prerequisites: PSY 2130 . A study of physiological mechanisms which underlie behavior adjustments. Special attention is paid to the receptors, neural and effecter mechanisms, involved in perception, learning, and emotional behavior. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 4900 - Undergraduate Thesis (1 to 6) Prerequisites: PSY 4410 and permission of the department. Opportunities will be provided for the students to develop and write a supervised major research paper in any area of psychology that is agreed upon by the student and the advisor. The major objectives of the course are to ensure that students are able to do adequate research, use qualitative tools and instruments in the field, and develop and defend a final paper in a format stipulated by the instructor. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 4910 - Undergraduate Honors Seminar (1) Prerequisites: Junior or senior status and at least a 3.0 GPA. This course is designed for honors or high achieving majors to discuss, test, and explore their research interests. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSY 4920 - Senior Seminar (3) Prerequisites: Senior status. This course is designed to be a capstone experience for students majoring in psychology. As such, the aim of this course is to both unify and provide a broader context for knowledge about the field of psychology gained throughout the undergraduate years. Students will integrate what they have learned in their courses and convey the skills needed to succeed in the professional workforce or in graduate school. This course is writing intensive. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Public Administration
	PADM 3130 - Computer Applications to Public Administration Problems I (3) This is an introductory course in computer application to such public administration areas as personnel and financial system file maintenance and retrieval, survey and aggregate data analysis, and data transformation systems. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Recreation Administration
	RECR 1000 - Introduction Recreation (3) An introduction to the parks and recreation/sports field, with emphasis upon understanding the conceptual foundations of play, recreation, and leisure for all populations and settings. An overview of career opportunities in the profession and professional organizations and agencies providing leisure services. This course now shares a uniform “Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies” course title Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 2000 - Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society (3) An introduction to the parks and recreation field with emphasis upon understanding the conceptual foundations of play, recreation, and leisure for all populations and settings. An overview of agencies providing leisure services. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 2120 - Introduction to Leadership in Recreation (3) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . Development of the ability to use various leadership techniques to enhance individual, group, and community experiences and the process of activity leadership in conjunction with development of skills and knowledge in activity areas. Understanding of the significance of play, recreation, and leisure throughout the life span and of group dynamics and processes. This course now shares a uniform “Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies” course title. Writing Intensive. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 2190 - Introduction to Sport Management (3) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . An introduction to concepts and practices of effective sport management at the professional, athletic and recreational levels. Topics include: overview of sport and sport management, social and behavioral dimensions of sport, business aspects of sport, issues and trends, professionalism, and an overview of career fields in the sport industry. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 2230 - Introduction to Outdoor Recreation (3) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . An examination of the leadership and supervision of counselors in camping and in outdoor recreation settings with emphasis on camp administration and operation. A study of the interrelationship between leisure behavior and the natural environment and of environmental ethics and its relationship to leisure behavior. (formerly RECR 3230) This course now shares a uniform “Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies” course title. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 2250 - Introduction to Recreational Therapy (3) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . A review of conceptual cornerstone and current practices in recreation service delivery systems to consumers with disabilities. Examines the nature and etiology of varied physically disabling conditions, programming standards, and strategies for inclusion. (formerly RECR 3250) This course now shares a uniform “Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies” course title. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 2500 - Special Topics in Recreation, Physical Education, and Sport (1 to 3) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . Examines current issues in recreation, physical education, and sport agencies, facilities, and settings. Topics may vary with the instructor. This course may be repeated for credit if topic differs. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 3100 - Recreational Sport Programming (3) Prerequisites: RECR 2300 An introduction to the organization and administration of fitness, instructional, informal, intramural, extramural, club sports competitions, with emphasis upon tournament design, league maintenance, and planning. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 3120 - Processes and Techniques in Recreational Therapy (4) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . RECR 1000 , RECR 2250 . Analysis of key concepts and operational definitions, theoretical constructs, recreational therapy processes and models and medical and psychiatric terminology. This course is three lecture hours with two laboratory hours per week. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 3500 - Organizational Behavior (3) Prerequisites: RECR 2300 Demonstration and knowledge and skills required in human resources management in park, recreation, sport, and leisure services management. An analysis of organizational needs, job designs, recruitment, diversity, professional competence, performance appraisal, disciplinary and grievance procedures. This course now shares a uniform “Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies” course title. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 3600 - Management and Administration (3) Prerequisites: RECR 2300 This course will expose students to management theory, principles, administrative processes and functions with emphasis upon ethical practices and management procedures. The course includes the examination of the roles, interrelationships, and uses of diverse leisure delivery systems to promote community development. This course now shares a uniform “Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies” course title. Writing Intensive. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 3800 - Research Methods (3) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . RECR 2300 . This course applies basic principles of research and data analysis related to recreation, park resources, sports, and leisure services. This course now shares a uniform “Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies” course title. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 3900 - Facility Management (3) Prerequisites: RECR 2300 A study of the principles and practices of operating sport and recreation service delivery areas. Emphasis placed on the examination of facility planning, design, operation, and maintenance including consideration of the inclusive practices approach to facility design and program operation. The course also investigates regulatory agents and methods of compliance as well as trends and issues impacting recreation managers. This course now shares a uniform “Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies” course title. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 4140 - Program Design and Evaluation in Recreational Therapy (3) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . RECR 3120 and RECR 2300 . Focus upon skills for systematic design and evaluation of programs using selected systems techniques, including activity and task analysis procedures, and summative and formative evaluation processes. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 4142 - Methods and Practices in Recreational Therapy (3) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . RECR 3120 and RECR 2300 . This course will review the theoretical and practical examination of contemporary interventions in recreational therapy. Specifically, students will have a chance to master some non-traditional intervention techniques, and to expend their knowledge and practices in recreational therapy. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 4145 - Facilitation Techniques in Recreational Therapy (3) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . RECR 3120 and RECR 2300 . Analysis of recreation therapy facilitation techniques currently utilized by practicing Recreation Therapy professionals in myriad settings with emphasis on evidence-based practices. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 4150 - Event Management and Program Planning (4) Prerequisites: RECR 2300 An analysis and application of concepts and principles of recreation and leisure services program development, with attention to examination of recreation activity taxonomies, methods of assessing needs, the process of program planning, and development, evaluation, and promotion of a master program plan. This course includes a one hour lab. This course now shares a uniform “Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies” course title. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 4270 - Advanced Concepts in Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Studies (3) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . A study and critical analysis of selected theories and concepts that influence the development of leisure behavior and the delivery of recreation services. Analysis of pertinent research, including understanding the research process. This course now shares a uniform “Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies” course title. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 4610 - Financial Management (3) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . RECR 2300 , RECR 3500 , RECR 3600 . Development of the principles and procedures of budgeting and financial management. Developing and presenting financial plans, operating and capital budgets, acquiring revenues, building financial relationships, auditing, and grant writing are core components of the class. This course now shares a uniform “Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies” course title. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 4625 - Pre-internship in Recreation (1) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . RECR 2300 , RECR 3500 , RECR 3600 . Procedures, preparation of materials, and selection of an agency for internship. This course now shares a uniform “Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies” course title. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 4630 - Internship in Recreation (9) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . RECR 4625 pre-internship and permission by faculty advisor or recreation faculty. An examination of professional practice. Designed to individually assign the student to a 10-to-12-week program in an approved recreation/sport or leisure services agency. Internship consists of a full-time placement for a minimum of 400 clock hours. (Senior status required; 18 semester hours in the park and recreation curriculum. ) This course now shares a uniform “Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies” course title. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 4635 - Internship in Recreational Therapy (12) Prerequisites: RECR 4625 pre-internship and permission by faculty advisor or recreation faculty. Students will apply classroom learning to the practice of Recreational Therapy. Interns will be exposed to components of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) Job Analysis Task Areas. Internship hours should comply with the up-dated NCTRC requirement. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 4800 - Independent Study in Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Studies (3) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . Consent of instructor. Independent reading and research for upper-level undergraduate physical education and recreation majors under faculty supervision. This is an opportunity for advanced study in a special area in physical education and/or recreation. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECR 4900 - Technology Applications (3) Prerequisites: RECR 1000 . RECR 1000 or KIN 2000 . Exploration and examination of technology applications relevant to recreation, physical education, and sport. Emphasis will be placed on a hands-on approach exploring how various technologies, including computing, can be used in recreation, physical education, and sport settings. This course now shares a uniform “Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies” course title. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Science
	SCI 1220 - Science Odyssey (4) An integration of basic elements of energy, atomic and molecular structure, data acquisition and interpretation, and life as self-structured matter. Themes draw upon knowledge, from biology, chemistry, environmental science, geography, and physics. Critical thinking and analytical skills are developed through experiments and class activities. Reading assignments emphasize the connections between science, other disciplines, and society. (Five hours per week with time devoted to lecture and laboratory as needed) Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Social Work
	SOCW 2500 - Social Work as a Profession (3) This course is one of the two prerequisites to all subsequent social work courses and is designed to provide an introduction to the development, fields and knowledge and value base of the social work profession, and the general principles underlying the process of giving and receiving help. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 3410 - Social Welfare as an Institution (3) This course is a prerequisite to all subsequent social work courses. The course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive introduction to the broad framework of social welfare activities and to social work as a profession. Students are introduced to the philosophy, values, and methods of the social welfare system. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 3420 - Social Policy and Community Resources (3) Prerequisites: SOCW 2500 , SOCW 3410 . This course examines the processes and issues associated with decision-making within the social welfare sector. The essential focus of the course is on various conceptual approaches to the solution of human problems within a market economy resulting from the unequal distribution of resources. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 3500 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3) Prerequisites: SOCW 2500 , SOCW 3410 : An examination of bio-psycho-social determinants of behavior at each stage of the life course. This course focuses on the varying life course stages and levels of environmental influence on behavior. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 3600 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (3) Prerequisites: SOCW 2500 , SOCW 3410 , SOCW 3500 . This course employs systems theory and social entities such as culture, communities, and formal organizations. Groups and families are conceptualized as macro, mezzo, and micro systems that form the social environment of the individual. The course is based on the social work principle that human behavior and problems are determined by interaction between individuals and macro, mezzo, and micro systems by which they are surrounded. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 3610 - Interventive Methods in the Helping Professions (3) Prerequisites: SOCW 2500 , SOCW 3410 , SOCW 3420 , SOCW 3500 , SOCW 3600 . Students must be fully admitted into the BSW program to enroll in this course. An introduction to the practice methods component of the social work concentration. The knowledge, skills, and value orientations acquired serve as a basis for the field placement practicum. The course focuses upon the nature of social work as a field of study and its methods of intervention. The student is expected to develop a beginning conceptualization of the generic knowledge, values, and skills essential to the practice of social work. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 3620 - Interventive Methods in the Helping Professions II (3) Prerequisites: SOCW 2500 , SOCW 3410 , SOCW 3420 , SOCW 3500 , SOCW 3600 , SOCW 3610 . Students must be fully admitted into the BSW program to enroll in this course. A continuation of SOCW 3610 . This course, which is taken simultaneously with SOCW 4110 , serves as a technical laboratory for the integration and application of theory and practice for planned change. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 3700 - Human Diversity and Social Work Practice (3) This course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills for social work practice with disadvantaged and oppressed people. Such people in the United States typically include people of color, women, people with disabilities, gay and lesbian people, and poor people. Students should leave this course with a better understanding not only of themselves but also diverse groups and human behavior in the social environment (HBSE). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 4000 - Child Welfare (3) Prerequisites: SOCW 2500 , SOCW 3410 . This course is designed to introduce students to the field and practice of child welfare. The primary focus is upon the history, conceptual base, and practice skills essential to the field. Child welfare services are viewed as helping to support and stabilize families and, where this is not possible, provide healthy placements for children through foster care and adoption. The course is approved by the State Division of Social Services the North Carolina Child Welfare Education Collaborative. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 4110 - Field Experience and Practice I (5) Prerequisites: SOCW 2500 , SOCW 3410 , SOCW 3420 , SOCW 3500 , SOCW 3600 , SOCW 3610 , SOCW 3620 , SOCW 3700 : The two segments of this course provide a structured milieu through which the social work practice theory acquired in the classroom is applied to real people and problems. The student, via this practice experience, is expected to begin to take on the role of the professional social worker. The process of socialization into this role is expected to cause the student to experience considerable growth as a person and as a professional social worker. The student is engaged in the process of assessing and integrating knowledge, values, and ethics germane to the practice of social work. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 4120 - Field Experience and Practice II (5) Prerequisites: SOCW 2500 , SOCW 3410 , SOCW 3420 , SOCW 3500 , SOCW 3600 , SOCW 3610 , SOCW 3620 , SOCW 3700 : The two segments of this course provide a structured milieu through which the social work practice theory acquired in the classroom is applied to real people and problems. The student, via this practice experience, is expected to begin to take on the role of the professional social worker. The process of socialization into this role is expected to cause the student to experience considerable growth as a person and as a professional social worker. The student is engaged in the process of assessing and integrating knowledge, values, and ethics germane to the practice of social work. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 4300 - Applied Research in Social Work (3) Prerequisites: SOCW 2500 , SOCW 3410 , SOCW 3420 . This course provides students an opportunity to build upon and sharpen the knowledge and skills acquired in lower-level courses. As an upper-level course, it is structured as a classroom-based, supervised practicum in the design and implementation of research focused on issues relevant to social work practice. Classroom activities involve the analysis of topics germane to the implementation of social research, ethical guidelines, developing research questions, and formulating hypotheses related to relevant social problems. Students will be expected to write a research proposal that will meet the ethical standards of social work and an institutional review board. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 4310 - Introductory Statistics for Social Work (3) The purpose of this course is to provide students with a firm foundation in descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The course focuses upon the application of basic statistical concepts to issues related to social work theory and practice. Students will be introduced to the computer software SPSS and will learn how to code, enter, and analyze data. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 4400 - Evaluative Methods in Social Work Practice (3) Prerequisites: SOCW 2500 , SOCW 3410 , SOCW 3420 , SOCW 3500 , SOCW 3600 , SOCW 3610 , SOCW 3620 , SOCW 3700 , SOCW 4300 , SOCW 4310 . This course provides hands-on experiences with evaluating the outcomes of social work practice. Students apply basic research and statistical methods to the analysis of practice outcomes and to the evaluation of their own experience. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 4410 - Senior Seminar in Social Work (3) Prerequisites: SOCI 4600, SOCW 2500 , SOCW 3410 , SOCW 3420 , SOCW 3500 , SOCW 3600 , SOCW 3610 , SOCW 3620 , SOCW 3700 , SOCW 4300 , SOCW 4310 , SOCW 4400 . This course has a focus on macro systems while demonstrating the synergy between all levels of systems (micro, mezzo, and macro). The essential focus is upon the impact of social services programs, community, and organizations and activities related to minorities and at risk populations. Students will engage in a community project that will have an impact on organizations that serve individuals, families, or communities. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Sociology
	BSS 3600 - Sociological Statistics (3) Prerequisites: MATH 1110 . A study of statistical concepts such as correlation, sampling, and probability. The student will learn to use statistics to test hypotheses using chi square, regression, and other techniques. (Computer lab work is required.) Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule

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POLS 3510 - Black Politics in America (3)

POLS 3560 - Media Politics (3)

POLS 3600 - American Foreign Policy (3)

POLS 3700 - The U.S. Congress (3)

POLS 3710 - The American Presidency (3)

POLS 3730 - Global Security (3)

POLS 3740 - Transnational Human Security (3)

POLS 3810 - Independent Study in Political Science (3)

POLS 3820 - Radicalization Trajectory Analysis (3)

POLS 3910 - Ancient to Modern Philosophy (3)

POLS 3920 - Enlightenment to Contemporary Philosophy (3)

POLS 3990 - Behavioral Research Methods in Political Science (3)

POLS 3995 - Environmental Politics (3)

POLS 4000 - Political Economy (3)

POLS 4060 - Special Topics in Civic Engagement and Public Policy (3)

POLS 4100 - Internship in Political Science (3-12)

POLS 4200 - Contemporary Black Political Thought (3)

POLS 4300 - Russian Politics (3)

POLS 4310 - International Law and Organization (3)

POLS 4330 - Politics of Developing Nations (3)

POLS 4340 - Civil Rights: Problems in Administration and Compliance (3)

POLS 4350 - Directed Research in Civic Engagement and Public Policy (3)

POLS 4400 - Problems of Contemporary Governments (3)

POLS 4410 - Law and Contemporary Federalism (3)

POLS 4420 - Seminar in Law and Politics (3)

POLS 4450 - Marx and Freud (3)

POLS 4500 - Revolution and Ideology in the Third World (3)

POLS 4510 - Sub-Saharan African Politics (3)

POLS 4520 - Middle Eastern Politics (3)

POLS 4860 - Beauty Gender Patriarchy (3)

POLS 4880 - Special Topics in Political Science (3)

POLS 4990 - Senior Thesis (3)

POLS 4995 - Senior Honors II (3)

PSY 2100 - General Psychology (3)

PSY 2130 - Psychology as a Profession (3)

PSY 2140 - Survey of Sports Psychology (3)

PSY 2400 - Introductory Statistics for Students of Psychology (3)

PSY 2410 - Intermediate Statistics for Students of Psychology (3)

PSY 3100 - Abnormal Psychology (3)

PSY 3200 - Psychological Adjustment (3)

PSY 3300 - Experimental Psychology (3)

PSY 3310 - The Psychology of Human Development and Maturation (3)

PSY 3400 - Psychological Measurement (3)

PSY 3410 - Introduction to Health Psychology (3)

PSY 3500 - Intro to Black Psychology (3)

PSY 3600 - Social Psychology (3)

PSY 4100 - Psychology of Learning (3)

PSY 4112 - Human Motivation (3)

PSY 4120 - Psychology of Personality (3)

PSY 4121 - Adolescent Psychology (3)

PSY 4200 - Cognition (3)

PSY 4210 - Undergraduate Internship ()

PSY 4310 - Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3)

PSY 4400 - Sensation and Perception (3)

PSY 4500 - Physiological Psychology (3)

PSY 4900 - Undergraduate Thesis (1 to 6)

PSY 4910 - Undergraduate Honors Seminar (1)

PSY 4920 - Senior Seminar (3)

PADM 3130 - Computer Applications to Public Administration Problems I (3)

RECR 1000 - Introduction Recreation (3)

RECR 2000 - Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society (3)

RECR 2120 - Introduction to Leadership in Recreation (3)

RECR 2190 - Introduction to Sport Management (3)

RECR 2230 - Introduction to Outdoor Recreation (3)

RECR 2250 - Introduction to Recreational Therapy (3)

RECR 2500 - Special Topics in Recreation, Physical Education, and Sport (1 to 3)

RECR 3100 - Recreational Sport Programming (3)

RECR 3120 - Processes and Techniques in Recreational Therapy (4)

RECR 3500 - Organizational Behavior (3)

RECR 3600 - Management and Administration (3)

RECR 3800 - Research Methods (3)

RECR 3900 - Facility Management (3)

RECR 4140 - Program Design and Evaluation in Recreational Therapy (3)

RECR 4142 - Methods and Practices in Recreational Therapy (3)

RECR 4145 - Facilitation Techniques in Recreational Therapy (3)

RECR 4150 - Event Management and Program Planning (4)

RECR 4270 - Advanced Concepts in Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Studies (3)

RECR 4610 - Financial Management (3)