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POLI 390 - Public Finance (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 279 or consent of instructor
The role of government in a market economy; the role of taxation in a market economy; principles of taxation; problems of budgeting, government expenditure and debt; and economic growth. Offered fall semester.
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POLI 391 - The American Presidency (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 172
The purpose of the course is to explore the institution of the American presidency. It examines the constitutional prerogatives and organizational structure of the presidency, how presidential power developed historically, presidential selection and the nomination process, and decision-making. In addition, the course explores the relationship between the presidency and other institutions, both political and nonpolitical: the Congress, the bureaucracy, the courts and the media.
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POLI 392 - Democratic Theory and Democratization (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 275 or consent of instructor
The course considers the contemporary challenges to democracy in terms of the great issues posed by both democratic theorists and philosophers. These views will be analyzed in terms of the authoritarian, military, religious, ethnic and economic problems faced by countries undergoing democratization.
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POLI 393 - Politics of Climate Change (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 172
This course will explore political confrontations between developed and developing countries through experiencing international negotiation processes in international cooperation. Before jumping into climate justice, this course will navigate environmental justice including race and class in general. Then, this course will introduce climate justice with contrasting view between the North and South. In addition to environmental justice, this course will navigate the interaction between science and politics. Politics of climate change is a wide-ranging field that seeks to understand both political and scientific interactions. Student will develop group activities for a course that promote the interconnections between diversity and social justice. Offered alternate years.
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POLI 394 - Nonprofit Financial Management and Fundraising (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 279 or consent of instructor
This course will build students’ understanding of how nonprofit organizations raise and manage funds. Students will gain an understanding of grant writing, fundraising, grant management and nonprofit financial management. Students will write grant applications and develop budgets which they will be able to use as part of a portfolio. Offered alternate years.
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POLI 396 - The Politics of the American Welfare State (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 172
This course provides an overview of the development of the American welfare state, focusing on the political actors, institutions, processes and controversies that have shaped social policy in the United States. Offered alternate years.
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POLI 397 - Politics in the Developing World (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 172
This course is a survey of the political dynamics of development in the world with special emphasis on the dominant theories of development, current critical issues in the developing world, internal and external forces affecting developing countries, and the policy directions taken by developing nations. Offered alternate years. (Formerly POLI 488)
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POLI 400 - Special Topics in Political Science (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Nine credits in political science or consent of instructor
A topic of special interest to faculty and/or students will be explored. Repeatable for different topics.
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POLI 455 - Authoritarian Political Systems (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 275 or consent of instructor
This is a course in authoritarianism as a form of political organization. The goal is to review, explain and understand the following: 1) the political, social, ideological and economic forces that give rise to this extremist form of polity; 2) the various mechanisms through which authoritarian rule manifests itself and is exercised; and 3) the role and influence of key political decision makers in authoritarian states. Offered alternate years.
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POLI 473 - Globalization and Global Governance (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 260 or consent of instructor
This course provides a thorough understanding of the nature of globalization, the new and varied forms of social, economic and political interactions it has produced in the world, and the challenge of governing the resulting complex interdependence among subnational, national, regional, international and non-governmental actors.
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POLI 475 - Senior Seminar in Political Science (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission is subject to the consent of the department chairperson and instructor. Students must register prior to the end of the preregistration period
The undertaking of independent study and a research project presented in oral and written form. Offered annually. (CWRM)
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POLI 476 - Women and Politics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 172 or consent of instructor
Analysis of the role of women in current American politics. The focus is on changing trends in women’s electoral participation, political interest and office seeking over the last several decades, and recent gender differences in political involvement, candidate support, support for women’s issues and support for other public policies.
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POLI 479 - Public Policy (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 172 and POLI 277
A systematic study of theory and practice in the making and the execution of public policy including the factors of public demand on the political system; decision-making in the public sector; tools and techniques for implementation and evaluation; and the import for future planning.
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POLI 485 - Honors Thesis in Political Science (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students and consent of the department; formal application required
One-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with Honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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POLI 490 - Political Science Studies in Oxford (3 credits)
Study of selected topics in political science including comparative politics. European government and law and legal systems. Open to juniors and seniors only. (This is a special program in England at Oxford University during July. Additional fees are required.)
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POLI 495 - Administrative Law and Regulation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 279 or consent of instructor
The legal and regulatory systems of federal, state and local governments will be analyzed as to their relationship to policy implementation and administration. Emphasis will be placed on charters, ordinances, legislative power, and administrative control in areas such as finance, personnel, labor, land use, licensing and education. Offered alternate years. (Formerly POLI 395)
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POLI 498 - Internship in Political Science (3-15 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairperson; formal application required
A non-classroom experience intended to complement the academic preparation of a limited number of juniors and seniors majoring in political science. Placements are in areas such as federal, state, city and town governments and private-interest groups. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 15 credits. Offered annually.
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POLI 499 - Directed Study in Political Science (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairperson; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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POLI 501 - Foundations of Public Administration (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the institutional, political, and normative context of public administration. The course will introduce students to the central issues, values and dilemmas facing the contemporary public service professional. By the end of the course, the successful student should have a better appreciation and understanding of the political nature and dynamics of public service in a democratic society. It is to be taken among the first four courses in the program. Introductory/background information in American government or public administration is beneficial to students enrolling in this course. Offered annually.
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POLI 502 - Research (3 or 6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairperson; formal application required
Original research undertaken by the graduate student in their field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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POLI 503 - Directed Study (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairperson; formal application required
Directed study is designed for the graduate student who desires to study selected topics in a specific field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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POLI 504 - Basic Quantitative Skills for Public Management (1 credit)
This course provides students with a review of and practice with basic quantitative skills through the use of tools, examples and exercises drawn specifically from public administration narratives. The course meets the requirement for an Information Technology integrated module. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 505 - Public Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501; or consent of instructor and MPA program coordinator
This course gives students broad exposure to the job of the public manager including an introduction to the specific management areas. The course emphasizes both traditional and cutting-edge principles of management. The topics include planning for public agencies, organizational structure and development, staffing, training, and motivating employees, leadership development, financing and budgeting for public programs, designing and implementing programs, management decision-making, evaluating and monitoring programs and ethical considerations for public managers.
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POLI 506 - Public Administration Training Module (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MPA program or consent of MPA program coordinator
As part of the 15 credit hours of elective courses (nine credits for students selecting a concentration), each MPA student must take three credit hours of PA Training Modules. These modules earn one credit each and are scheduled for either two Saturday sessions during the semester or for weekend “intensive” classes meeting for about 15 hours. Students are expected to put in appropriate out-of-class time and must successfully pass three modules covering a range of topics, including ethics in public service, managerial communication, conflict resolution, diversity in public administration, and information management, technology applications and policy. At least two of the three modules must address elements of information management, technology applications and policy. Modules will be designed to facilitate student efforts to meet this requirement. Repeatable. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 513 - Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement in Public Administration (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501; or consent of instructor and MPA program coordinator
Strategic planning and performance measurement guide public administrators in establishing program outcomes, in planning short-term goals, in clarifying long-term expectations and in informing and improving results for citizens and agency stake-holders. Measurement of outcomes requires understanding the relationship between resource inputs, program outputs, and objectively and subjectively measured outcomes. Theories of participation, resources management, sustainable development and research methods guide the decision-making tools presented in this class. This course will focus on mission and vision design, SWOT analysis, strategic planning, budget performance management and performance measurement. This course has a service-learning component.
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POLI 514 - Organizational Planning and Assessment (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501
This course focuses on planning and assessment tools for organizational leaders, building their ability to deliver organizational outcomes through data informed decision making. Students will expand their practical research and planning skills, including tools such as strategic planning, survey design, outcomes measurement, SWOT analysis and performance assessment. The course is designed to meet the needs of those in the non-profit concentration, for generalists and for those in the sustainability concentration in a career path in environmental organizations. Offered fall semester.
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POLI 515 - Data Analysis and Presentation for Public Administration (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501
This course is designed to help student understand statistics and develop practical skills for collecting, analyzing and presenting quantitative data in a public administration/policy setting. This course will expand the student’s ability to reason quantitatively while exploring some of the critical statistical techniques that are the cornerstones of empirical analysis conducted by public administrators. Topics include descriptive statistics, analyzing crosstabs, making inferences from sample means, Chi-square, measures of association, linear regression analysis and graphic presentation of data. Students will also acquire a working knowledge of how to input and analyze data with SPSS software. Offered fall semester.
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POLI 516 - Techniques of Policy Analysis (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501
This course provides a thorough introduction to the study of public policy. Its goal is to show students a systematic approach to understanding the origins, formulation, implementation and impacts of government policies. Following a review of key analytical concepts and theoretical perspectives, the political dimensions of policymaking - as well as the technical aspects of program design and evaluation - will be considered within the general framework of the “natural history” of the policymaking process. Students will also be exposed to a range of quantitative and qualitative methods as they relate to addressing policy dilemmas. Lectures and class discussions will make use of case examples drawn from a broad spectrum of policy areas. Offered fall semester.
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POLI 517 - Basics of Survey Research for Public Administration (1 credit)
This course covers the basics of survey design, administration, analysis and interpretation specific to the public and nonprofit sectors. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered annually.
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POLI 518 - Public Policy for Public Administration (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501
This course offers students an in-depth look at the evolution of a range of policy issues. Special attention is paid to health care, Social Security, welfare, education, environmental and economic policies. The role of public administrators in designing, implementing and evaluating public policy will be a central focus on this course. The course material/readings will also touch on each branch of U.S. government as well as the distinct role of the states, and how they have influenced each of these policy areas over time. Offered fall semester.
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POLI 519 - GIS Basics (1 credit)
This course identifies opportunities for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) use in public and nonprofit agency management and provides participants with basic GIS tools. The course provides participants with an opportunity to apply GIS tools to guide organizational planning, research decision making and communication. The course meets the requirement for an Information Technology module. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 520 - Information Technology Security (1 credit)
This course identifies key concepts and approaches to delivering secure information technology systems in public administration. It introduces participants to best practices methodology in delivering information technology in public and nonprofit organization. This course meets the requirement for information technology for MPA modules. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 521 - Public Finance (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501; or consent of instructor and MPA program coordinator
This course covers the principal aspects of public financial management including accounting, budgeting, capital budgeting, revenue forecasting, risk management, pension management and auditing.
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POLI 522 - Social Media in Public Administration (1 credit)
This course provides an overview of social media in the public sector. The focus is on the use of social media in organizations and the challenges and opportunities presented. The strategic, managerial, administrative and procedural aspects of social media will be addressed. Graded on (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered alternate years.
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POLI 531 - Leadership in Human Resource Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501, which may be taken concurrently; or consent of instructor and MPA program coordinator
This course focuses on selected topics in the study and practice of public personnel administration. It is designed as an in-depth analysis of the literature, problems and directions of public personnel issues. Students will develop an appreciation for the dynamic political environment as it influences human resources managers and the statutory and constitutional restrictions that distinguish public personnel management from its counterpart in the private sector.
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POLI 532 - Organizational Theory and Behavior for Public and Nonprofit Institutions (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501, which may be taken concurrently; or consent of instructor and MPA program coordinator
This course focuses on the types and levels of management that must be integrated in the pursuit of public sector excellence. These levels involve the behavior of individuals; pairs of individuals; supervisor/subordinate relationships; client/administrator relationships; and small groups acting under political, legal and ethical constraints. Institutional and psychological factors will be analyzed. Offered fall semester.
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POLI 533 - Administrative Ethics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501, which may be taken concurrently; or consent of instructor and MPA program coordinator
This course will explore the values that shape the thinking of public administrators, and the practice of dealing with moral and ethical issues in the field. The main objectives are 1) to gain familiarity with key issues in public, professional, and administrative ethics, 2) to apply ethical principles to public management and to policy analysis, and 3) to understand the nexus between formal legal and informal normative ethical imperatives.
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POLI 535 - Gender in Public and Nonprofit Administration (3 credits)
This course is designed to investigate the historical evolution of gender in the public and nonprofit sectors from its foundations through the contemporary issues relevant to practitioners and students of public administration and public policy. After taking this course, students should have a better understanding of how gender dynamics permeate multiple aspects of public and nonprofit administration and what ramifications these dynamics have for both women and men involved in these fields. It will explore a variety of topics including: the theoretical foundations of gender in public administration; gender and bureaucratic decision making; gender and human capital development in public administration; gender related policies and practices in public administration; gendered images in public administration; gender differences in creating and implementing public policy; and gender and leadership in nonprofit organizations. Offered alternate years.
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POLI 541 - Legislative-Executive Relations (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501; or consent of instructor and MPA program coordinator
This course gives students broad exposure to the relationship between legislative and executive branches of government. The course emphasizes the role of the legislature and executive branch agencies in lawmaking and budgetary processes, legislative oversight of bureaucracy, the importance of constituency service and how it impacts government agencies, legislative and bureaucratic behavioral motives and goals, the politics of bureaucratic appointments and how chief executives increase their influence over the administrative state, the influence of lobbies on government, as well as how agencies effectively mobilize constituency groups and advocate their programs.
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POLI 542 - Administrative Law and Regulation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501; or consent of instructor and MPA program coordinator
This course examines that body of constitutional and statutory law that regulates how state and federal administrative agencies implement policies enacted by the legislative and executive branches of government. The course examines issues concerning the delegation of legislative power to administrative agencies; agency rulemaking and adjudication; the Administrative Procedure Act; legislative, executive, and judicial review of administrative agency actions; and issues regarding the citizen’s freedom of access to information and records of administrative agencies. A close examination is given to questions and concerns regarding the democratic legitimacy of administrative agencies, theories of regulation and regulatory policy, and how administrative agencies fit into the constitutional system of government in the United States.
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POLI 561 - Foundations of Sustainability and Sustainable Development (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501, which may be taken concurrently; or consent of instructor and MPA program coordinator
Sustainable development and sustainability are increasingly important to public administration theory and practice. This course will introduce students to theories of sustainability, provide practical application to policy issues within the field and will teach students to better use planning tools in resources management. Areas of focus include management of natural capital, understanding of systems theories and impacts, management of environmental and human welfare, and conservation history as applied to local global governance and policy-making. Students will be expected to contribute knowledge from their own knowledge base and experiences to enhance the learning environment as service-learning is a component of this course.
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POLI 571 - Foundations of Civic and Nonprofit Theory and Administration (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501, which may be taken concurrently; or consent of instructor and MPA program coordinator
This course addresses the historical and philosophical roots of what is alternatively called the third, voluntary or nonprofit sector. It also addresses the structure of the sector and current and future trends that influence it. Its purpose is to provide an overview of the issues and trends within the sector in order to lay a strong foundation of knowledge for those who are pursuing a career in nonprofit organizations and/or work in fields that intersect with nonprofit organizations.
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POLI 572 - Nonprofit Resource Development and Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501; or consent of instructor and MPA program coordinator
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to issues and techniques for resource development and management within nonprofit organizations. The course will expand students’ knowledge about the nonprofit sector as well as their fundraising, management and analytical tools. Assignments and discussions, as well as spending time in the community through service-learning projects, will allow students to test knowledge, formulate ideas and strategies, respond to issues and dilemmas and get immediate feedback from classmates and the instructor.
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POLI 573 - International Non-Governmental Organizations (3 credits)
This course will examine the strategies, activities and effectiveness of NGOs working in the field of international development. It will look at how these NGOs interact with state governments and international institutions, compare operations of NGOs in the U.S. with those elsewhere, analyze their organizational structures and look at the legal and regulatory environments in which they operate. The course will integrate case studies throughout to highlight how the various theories match with the empirical reality. Offered alternate years.
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POLI 580 - Administrative Law in Public Administration (1 credit)
This course offers participants an introduction to key legal issues in public administration practice and a background of the administrative law process. Participants will identify key legal issues for public and non-profit agency leadership. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 581 - Introduction to Certified Public Management (1 credit)
This course in the CPM program introduces key concepts, themes and theories in public service delivery. This foundational course provides students with an overview of topics offered in our program, identifies key learning objectives and goals, and prepares students for service projects and other deliverables in the program. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 582 - Change Management (1 credit)
This course focuses on innovation and growth in leadership positions. The course addresses communication of vision, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and preparation for opportunities, challenges and risks in leadership positions. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 583 - Conflict Resolution and Negotiation in Public Management (1 credit)
This course focuses on conflict resolution, negotiation and mediation approaches and their application in a public or non-profit agency setting. It provides skill building on meeting management, facilitation of decision making, and citizen inclusion in organizations, building on the student’s knowledge, experience, and style preferences as a leader. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 584 - Managing Human Resources in Public and Nonprofit Leadership (1 credit)
This course provides an overview of human resources theory and application. The focus is on legal, administrative and management best practices. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 585 - Legal Practices in Human Resources (1 credit)
This course focuses on administrative law and legal issues as applied to human resources. Participants will learn about best practices for human resources management. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 587 - Leading Sustainable Organizations (1 credit)
This course provides leaders with the tools to lead through effective and efficient integration of social, economic and social sustainability tenets. The course offers practical methods to improve organizations through systems and management approaches and offers solutions for leading for future changes in the work and community environments. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 588 - Thesis (3 or 6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the graduate coordinator and the department chairperson; approved thesis proposal is required
Original research undertaken by the MPA student in the field of public administration. Research undertaken is intended to culminate in a formal thesis. Department standards require the student to work closely with their advisor and to phase the work so that the project proposal is carefully designed and approved before the student advances to the next stage. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Thesis” in the Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog and the paragraph titled “Exit Requirement” under Master of Public Administration in the Academic Programs section of this catalog. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 589 - Understanding and Promoting Ethical Behavior (1 credit)
This course exposes students to key ethical issues and concepts in public administration and provides guidance on how to build an organization with a strong ethical foundation through leadership. Students will have the opportunity to practice decision-making skills and to discuss critical issues in public service ethics today. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 590 - Leadership Self-Awareness (1 credit)
This course is designed to help leaders develop self-assessment skills and to use these skills for continuous improvement. Participants will learn about leadership models, tools for assessment, and management tools. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 591 - Capstone Seminar in Public Administration (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 hours of course work
This course will integrate the various fields of knowledge that the student has acquired over the period of MPA study. Full-time MPA faculty will be responsible for teaching it and the design will not be prescribed; some may choose to teach it as an applied case-study seminar, while others may develop the course thematically, as an in-depth study of a particular area of public administration literature. Offered spring semester.
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POLI 592 - Special Topics in Public Administration (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Course prerequisite may be specified depending upon the nature of the topic
Special topics of current relevance in public administration will be offered from time to time. The topic to be addressed will be announced prior to registration. May be taken more than once with the consent of the advisor.
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POLI 593 - Planning and Development (1 credit)
This course offers participants foundational information on planning and development approaches in public and nonprofit organizations. Students will understand the basic planning and development tools and their applications. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 594 - Grant Writing and Administration (1 credit)
This course is designed to introduce students to the process of grant-writing and management and to experience the process of grant evaluation from a public sector perspective. This course includes a service dimension as students will be asked to review grant proposals developed by organizations from surrounding communities utilizing the skills learned in the course. Students will be asked to provide constructive feedback to host organizations towards developing successful grant proposals. Offered alternate years.
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POLI 595 - Strategies for Organizational Assessment (1 credit)
This course offers basic tools for managing evaluation and assessment of organizations and organizational projects. Implications for accreditation and organizational growth will be discussed. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 596 - Capstone Experience (1 credit)
Prerequisite: POLI 581 and POLI 584 and POLI 595 and POLI 597
This is the required concluding course in the Certified Public Managers (CPM) program. It provides an opportunity for participants to conclude their experience with a final service learning project. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 597 - Budgeting Process in Public and Nonprofit Organizations (1 credit)
This course introduces participants to key concepts in public and nonprofit budgeting processes and concepts. It allows participants to evaluate their own organizational budgeting processes and to design potential improvements. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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POLI 598 - Internship: Public Administration (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in MPA program; formal application required
One of the key elements for pre-career students in the Bridgewater State University MPA program is the internship experience. An internship provides an opportunity to apply and test what has been learned in the classroom and allows the student to develop professional skills. The general internship framework is designed to conform to the NASPAA internship guidelines. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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LAPO 101 - Elementary Portuguese I (3 credits)
See the “Foreign Language Placement Policy” on the Global Languages and Literatures Department website.
An introduction to elementary syntactic, semantic, phonetic and paralinguistic structures is offered. Pertinent everyday cultural concepts are discussed. Relevant comparison and contrast with the native language is treated. Functional communication in the second language in a controlled environment is the principal objective of the course. Offered fall and spring semesters. (CGCL; CHUM)
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LAPO 102 - Elementary Portuguese II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LAPO 101; or or see the “Foreign Language Placement Policy” on the Global Languages and Literatures Department website
The further study of elementary syntactic, semantic, phonetic and paralinguistic structures is offered. Pertinent everyday cultural concepts are discussed. Relevant comparison and contrast with the native language is treated. Functional communication in the second language in a controlled environment is the principal objective of the course. Offered fall and spring semesters. (CGCL; CHUM)
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LAPO 151 - Intermediate Portuguese I (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LAPO 102
This course is a review of Portuguese grammar with emphasis given to reading, writing, listening and speaking; systematic laboratory practice; an introduction to Portuguese culture. Offered annually. (CGCL; CHUM)
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LAPO 152 - Intermediate Portuguese II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LAPO 151
The course continues to review and reinforce previously acquired skills in Portuguese, in a communicative and functional way. More culturally based materials are introduced, focusing on the Portuguese linguistic and cultural heritage. In this student-centered approach, students make presentations and hold discussions in Portuguese. Dialectal variation (e.g., European vs. Brazilian Portuguese) and the various traditions of Portuguese-speaking countries are addressed. Offered annually. (CGCL; CHUM)
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PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology (3 credits)
This is a survey of the different processes such as perception, sensation, learning and emotion, with a discussion of the underlying physiological processes as well as an introduction to the more complex areas such as personality development, psychopathology, social influences and testing. Methods of investigation and research will be integrated with the above topics. Offered fall, spring, summer. (CSOC)
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PSYC 135 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia allow honors students to explore challenging topics in discussion-based small classes; specific topics vary by semester and instructor. Repeatable. Offered fall semester.
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PSYC 136 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia allow honors students to explore challenging topics in discussion-based small classes; specific topics vary by semester and instructor. Repeatable. Offered spring semester.
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PSYC 150 - Orientation to the Psychology Major (1 credit)
This course is an introduction to the department, its faculty and courses, with an emphasis on career planning and student development. The students will be introduced to the major fields in psychology with an emphasis on the importance of science and empiricism in understanding psychological phenomena. This course is recommended for anyone considering psychology as a major. All psychology majors must complete this course during their first year as a degree-seeking psychology major. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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PSYC 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS)
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PSYC 200 - Non-Western Theories of Personality (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or consent of instructor
This course examines the conceptual models of personality as they have appeared in non-Western traditions. Differences in focus, emphasis and views of the nature of the self are investigated as they relate to cultural world views such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. (CGCL; CMCL; CSOC)
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PSYC 201 - Statistics for Psychology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 and MATH 100 or higher (except First and Second Year Seminars and MATH 408); or consent of instructor
Statistics for Psychology is primarily a course that will introduce students to the application of statistics to the research process in psychology. Statistics are used to describe and to critically evaluate information. The two branches of statistics, descriptive and inferential statistics, will be covered in this course. Specific procedures that may be covered include measures of central tendency and variability, visual description of data, z-scores, correlation and linear regression, basic probability, parametric tests such as z-tests, t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVAs), and non-parametric tests such as the chi-square test. Offered fall, spring, summer. (CQUR)
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PSYC 204 - Research Methods I: Introducing Research (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or consent of instructor
This course will focus on students becoming critical consumers of psychological research. Students will learn how to find and evaluate research presented in both scholarly and non-scholarly sources. Students will become familiar with diverse methodologies used in psychological research, including descriptive, correlational and experimental designs, and be exposed to qualitative research and more advanced designs. Students will determine which conclusions are appropriate given the qualities of each design. The ethical principles and constraints that guide researchers in psychology will be considered. Offered fall, spring, summer.
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PSYC 215 - Service-Learning in Psychology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Topics and partnerships with community agencies may vary from semester to semester. However, every semester students will have an opportunity to learn about some topic(s) in psychology, e.g., boys’ development, girls’ development, aging, mental illness, etc., and apply those concepts in work with a community partner. In regular class meetings students will read professional literature on the topic, reflect on that work in writing, discussions, media analyses and in other ways. In additional out-of-class experiences, students will engage in community service of some kind using what they have learned in class to inform the service work. Students will be active learners, and they will be encouraged to reflect on and evaluate the service work that they and their community partners do. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of nine credits; only three credits will count toward the psychology major. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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PSYC 224 - Child Psychology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or consent of instructor
An investigation of the growth and development of the child from conception to pre-adolescence will include both the influence of heredity and other biological factors as well as the social influences of child-rearing practices, family value systems and peer culture effects. Topics will include the development of verbal ability, conscience and moral judgment, personality and self concept. Current theories and research findings will be discussed in relation to the above topics. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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PSYC 230 - Cultural Psychology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or consent of instructor
As the world is becoming increasingly globalized and our society increasingly diverse, it is essential that we understand how individuals from other cultures think, feel and behave, and to understand the forces, beliefs and motivations that underlie their behavior as well as our own. Students will learn to critically analyze ethnocentric perspectives, understand the sociocultural influences on individuals’ worldviews, and recognize the factors that establish and maintain cultural norms. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing, understanding and respecting the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity including the role of power and privilege in shaping human conditions. Offered fall, spring, summer. (CGCL; CMCL; CSOC)
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PSYC 239 - Psychology of Aging (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or consent of instructor
This course examines the sensory, cognitive and social changes resulting from old age, including changes in learning, personality and pathology. Problems of adjustment will be discussed and integrated with research findings in gerontology. (Formerly PSYC 329)
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PSYC 245 - Study Tour in Psychology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Approved application through Study Abroad Office
Students study a broad range of topics in psychology at culturally rich locations abroad. Preparatory class work is conducted on campus prior to travel, lectures and discussions are conducted while on tour, and assignments are completed upon return. Repeatable for different itineraries: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered intersession and summer session. Additional fee required. (CGCL; CSOC)
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PSYC 250 - Research (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 and consent of instructor. Students cannot enroll in PSYC 250 and PSYC 390 at the same time with the same professor.
This course is for students interested in becoming involved in a faculty member’s research laboratory. Students will learn research skills and techniques under the supervision of a faculty mentor and will be involved in a research project. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 12 credits. Offered fall, spring, summer. (Formerly PSYC 497)
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PSYC 269 - Psychology of Criminal Behavior (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or consent of instructor
This class covers basic psychological knowledge about the causes of crime and violent crime. Topics include biological causes of crime, family and childrearing causes, social causes, cognitive biases, and psychological and psychiatric issues and the role they play in criminal behavior. Case studies are examined, and basic research is reviewed. Offered fall and spring semesters. (Formerly PSYC 369)
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PSYC 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia allow honors students to explore challenging topics in discussion-based small classes; specific topics vary by semester and instructor. Repeatable. Offered fall semester.
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PSYC 287 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia allow honors students to explore challenging topics in discussion-based small classes; specific topics vary by semester and instructor. Repeatable. Offered spring semester.
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PSYC 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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PSYC 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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PSYC 304 - Research Methods II: Conducting Research (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100; and PSYC 150; and PSYC 201 with a minimum grade of “C”; and PSYC 204 with a minimum grade of “C”; and PSYC 230; or consent of instructor
Building upon knowledge and skills grained from Statistics for Psychology (PSYC 201) and Research Methods I (PSYC 204), this course will focus on how to ethically conduct research in psychology, including the development, execution and analysis of an empirical project. Students will conduct at least one research project to demonstrate, apply and extend their knowledge of research methods in psychology. Students will use SPSS statistical software for both descriptive and inferential analyses and write at least one APA-style research paper that includes a literature review, description of methodology, analysis of data, and discussion of the findings. Offered fall, spring, summer. (CWRM)
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PSYC 310 - Social Psychology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100; and PSYC 150; and PSYC 201 with a minimum grade of “C”; or consent of instructor
See Addenda for changes to this course effective Spring 2020.
The individual in social situations: attitude formation and change, culture and society, language and communication, leadership and group dynamics, personality characteristics and interpersonal relationships, small group behavior. Offered fall, spring, summer.
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PSYC 320 - Research Methods in Psychology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100; and PSYC 201 with a minimum grade of “C”; or consent of instructor
This course will focus on research methods in psychology. Students will learn how to conduct, comprehend and critically evaluate research methods used in a diversity of psychological research including, for example, biopsychology, child psychology, social issues, sensation and perception, and learning and motivation. Students will evaluate how real studies test theories and hypotheses and determine how to resolve the conflicting findings of previous research. Proper psychological experimental design and writing format will be emphasized. Offered fall, spring, summer. (CWRM)
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PSYC 336 - Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 201 with a minimum grade of “C” or MATH 110/110E with a minimum grade of “C”; and PSYC 230; or consent of instructor
See Addenda for changes to this course effective Spring 2020.
This course offers a survey of the life cycle by means of an integrated approach to understanding developmental processes and the individual. The developmental tasks of infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood are viewed from a life-span perspective, with an emphasis on continuity and change. Offered fall, spring, summer. (Formerly PSYC 227)
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PSYC 342 - Biopsychology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 201 with a minimum grade of “C”; and PSYC 230; or consent of instructor
See Addenda for changes to this course effective Spring 2020.
This course is an introduction to biopsychology, the scientific study of the biology of behavior. A major component to this course involves a detailed analysis of the brain, including how neurons communicate with one another and the identification and functional significance of major brain structures. In this course, students will learn about a variety of systems including those involved in vision, attention, memory, language and movement. Additional topics include brain damage and neuroplasticity, drug addiction and the biopsychological examination of hunger and sleep. Emphasis will be on psychological correlates of neurophysiological processes. Offered fall, spring, summer. (Formerly PSYC 242)
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PSYC 344 - Drugs and Human Behavior (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or consent of instructor
An exploration of psychoactive drugs and the way in which they are used in psychology today. Each drug will be studied in terms of the psychological, psychophysiological and behavioral theories of drug effects. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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PSYC 350 - Special Topics in Psychology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 and at least six hours in psychology; or consent of instructor
Various and special topics of current interest in psychology will be offered from time to time. Topics will be announced prior to registration. Repeatable: only three credits will be counted toward the first 33 hours in the psychology major. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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PSYC 352 - Learning and Memory (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100; and PSYC 150; and PSYC 201 with a minimum grade of “C”; or consent of instructor
See Addenda for changes to this course effective Spring 2020.
The shaping of behavior, laboratory conditioning, reinforcement, approach and avoidance of a goal, discrimination and generalization of physical cues and animal learning experiments. Experimental approaches to the study of human behavior. Offered fall, spring, summer. (Formerly PSYC 252)
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PSYC 355 - Behavior Analysis (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or consent of instructor
This course systematically presents the principles that are necessary to analyze everyday human behavior. These principles are then applied to the treatment and prevention of a wide variety of behavior problems in education, clinical settings and the workplace. An emphasis is placed on the research methods used to assess the effectiveness of each procedure used to change behavior.
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PSYC 370 - Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100; and PSYC 150; and PSYC 201 with a minimum grade of “C”; or consent of instructor
See Addenda for changes to this course, effective Spring 2020.
The primary purpose of this course is to define and classify the many different types of abnormal behavior. The genetic, biochemical and environmental causes for each category of behavior are presented. To a lesser degree, the most effective treatments and the degree to which the treatments are successful are evaluated. Offered fall, spring, summer.
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PSYC 390 - Research Problems in Psychology (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 and consent of department chairperson; formal application required. Students cannot enroll in PSYC 390 and PSYC 497 at the same time with the same professor in any given semester.
In this course, students will conduct an individual research project over one semester or multiple semesters in collaboration with a faculty mentor. At the end of each semester, the student must either give a professional presentation at a conference (on or off campus) or write an APA-style paper. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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PSYC 399 - Pre-Honors Psychology Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Honors Program; and a grade of “B” or higher in PSYC 201 and PSYC 320; or consent of instructor
Students will attend a one-hour weekly meeting designed to prepare them for completing an honors thesis. Outcomes for the course include choosing a research topic, choosing a mentor and developing a research proposal.
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PSYC 400 - Honors Psychology Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: PSYC 399 or consent of instructor
Students will attend a one-hour weekly meeting that they will enroll in concurrent with PSYC 485 Honor Thesis for a total of two credits over two semesters. This course is defined to support and monitor students with their thesis progress with the objective of completing an honors thesis. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of two credits.
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PSYC 405 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or consent of instructor
See Addenda for changes to this course effective Spring 2020.
The course will broadly cover the major themes represented by the study of industrial and organizational psychology. The first half of the semester will focus on areas such as job analysis, employee selection, training, performance appraisal and motivation. The second half of the semester will focus on employee behavior within an organizational framework. Offered annually. (Formerly PSYC 313)
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PSYC 410 - Applied Social Psychology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 and PSYC 310; or consent of instructor
This course examines how theories, principles, methods and research findings from social psychology can be applied to the understanding and solution of everyday social problems. Applications to clinical and health psychology as well as issues related to the legal system, education and the environment are examined. (Formerly PSYC 210)
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