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POSC 405 Political Theory I (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 and POSC 104 .
A selective history of political theory from the ancient Greeks to the Middle Ages
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POSC 406 Political Theory II (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 and POSC 104 .
A selective history of political theory from Machiavelli to the 20th Century.
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POSC 450 Seminar in Political Science (3)
A capstone course with variable emphasis, intended for POSC majors and minors in their junior or senior year. Political Science majors must take and pass a comprehensive examination as part of the course requirements.
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POSC 456 International Studies Capstone (3)
Students will propose, complete and present a research project integrating material from multiple disciplines in their course of study. This course is intended for students in the Interdisciplinary degree International Studies program.
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POSC 470 Independent Study (3)
See SOSC 470 -SOSC 471 .
Term Offered: (F, S)
Note: PSY 101 is the prerequisite for all courses in Psychology except 200.
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POSC 472 Political Science Internship (3, 6)
This internship will afford students academic and professional experience in a suitable private or non-profit setting.
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POSC 480 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Division Chairperson for further information.
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POSC 481 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Division Chairperson for further information.
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POSC 502 American Government (3)
This course explores the roles, functions, structures, and activities of American governing and linkage institutions at the federal, state, and local levels. This course builds on a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of American government. Through detailed examination of many historically influential political theorists, this course will seek to facilitate independent and critical analysis of informed participation in the American political system.
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POSC 504 Public Administration (3)
This course explores the young and changing discipline of public administration and provides a solid foundation for further study of and/or employment as public administrators. This course will examine the theory and practice of public administration, with particular focus on the distinct approaches recommended by managerial, political, and legal perspectives. Historical readings and contemporary cases will be used to explore enduring debates regarding the appropriate roles, responsibilities, and goals of public administrators.
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Psychology |
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PSY 101 General Psychology (3)
An introductory study of the basic concepts and principles of psychology.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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PSY 200 Basic Learning (3)
Designed to develop basic knowledge of principles of operant conditioning and behavior modification applicable to teaching, family living, and social relationships
Term Offered: (F, S)
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PSY 203 Human Sexuality (3)
The exploration of physiological, psychological, and sociological factors in human sexual behavior.
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PSY 205 Child and Adolescent Development (3)
This course will provide an overview of research and theory on development during the years from infancy through the transition to adulthood. Issues related to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development will be considered, along with the social and cultural contexts of development.
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PSY 212 Behavioral Statistics (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 103 or ACT of 25+
An introduction to the statistical techniques used in psychology and other behavioral sciences. Students will learn to calculate relevant statistics as well as how to apply statistical techniques to behavioral data.
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PSY 215 Experimental Psychology (3)
The basic principles of scientific experimentation with an introduction to research design, methodology, and professional reporting of research results.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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PSY 228 Survey of Drug Use and Abuse (3)
An introductory survey of the historical and sociological perspectives on drug use and abuse, the physiological and psychological effects of drugs, the identification and pharmacological characteristics of drugs, the legal implications of drug abuse, and the prevention, control, and treatment of drug abuse.
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PSY 229 Health Psychology (3)
An introduction to psychological factors in health, disease and illness (including health maintenance and disease prevention). Discussion of personality types, psychophysiological disease, effects of stress, and coping with illness.
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PSY 240 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
An introduction to theory and research on the application of psychological principles to business and industry. Topics will include issues such as work motivation, occupational stress, leadership, group processes and engineering psychology. Personnel management will also be considered, including job analysis, recruitment, selection, training, development and evaluation of employees.
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PSY 270 Psychology Research (1)
Prerequisites: Consent of the psychology faculty.
This seminar course involves supervised conduction of scientific experiments. Includes review and discussion of the relevant literature, development of a specific research question, and hands-on implementation of the research.
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PSY 310 Introduction to Learning (with lab) (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 215 .
A survey of significant concepts, methods, and principles of learning. The course will focus on classical conditioning, instrumental and operant conditioning, and verbal learning.
Term Offered: (F)
Note: (Satisfies elective credit for Biology major or minor.)
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PSY 322 Personality (3)
The formation, structure, and function of personality are examined in light of the major theoretical positions.
Note: (Satisfies elective credit for Biology major or minor.)
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PSY 330 Evolutionary Psychology (3)
This course focuses on the ways in which human behavior and mental abilities evolved over millions of years, and so adapted to specific environmental conditions.
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PSY 350 Special Topics in Psychology (1-3)
Prerequisites: To be specified by instructor.
Advanced study in specific topics in specialized areas of Psychology. May be taken repeatedly for credit. Course titles will be included on students’ transcripts.
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PSY 365 Sensation and Perception (3)
An overview of research and theory on human sensory systems and perception. Examines not only the physiological system required for each sense, but also the factors that can influence our perception. Especially examines the visual, auditory, and olfactory systems.
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PSY 370 Physiological Psychology (with lab) (4)
Prerequisites: Recommended: BIOL 101 or BIOL 102 .
An overview of the anatomy and physiology of human behaviors, such as sensation, memory, emotion, hunger, thirst, etc. The lab offers hands-on experience with brain and sensory anatomy as well as the research methods of neuroscience. (Satisfies elective credit for Biology major or minor).
Term Offered: (F)
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PSY 402 Animal Behavior (3)
The analysis of unlearned and learned behavior, integrating the contributions of ethological and behavioristic research.
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PSY 407 Introduction to Counseling Techniques (3)
Basic counseling skills appropriate in a variety of human services settings are presented. These practical skills are derived from psychoanalytic, behavioral, phenomenological, and rational approaches.
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PSY 410 Cultural Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: PSY 310 .
This course will explore scientific theories, findings, and practical applications relevant to cultural variations in behavior. These are addressed in a variety of key topic areas in psychology.
Term Offered: (S)
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PSY 412 Cognitive Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: PSY 215 .
An introduction to the prominent research methods, findings, and theories, of cognitive psychology. The course will cover such topics as memory, attention, categorization, concept formation, problem solving, and language.
Term Offered: (S)
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PSY 415 Advanced Experimental Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: PSY 212 (or MATH 105 )
This course will provide an in-depth and active involvement in all aspects of the experimental process as it applies to psychological research. Included in this process are such topics as conducting a literature review, writing a research proposal, ethics, designing and conducting research, analyzing the data on the computer, and presenting research results in a professional manner.
Term Offered: (S)
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PSY 420 Psychological Testing (3)
Prerequisites: PSY 212 (or MATH 105 )
An introduction to the principles underlying the construction and validation of the major varieties of psychological tests and a review of their practical applications.
Term Offered: (S)
Note: (To be determined by the psychology faculty.)
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PSY 422 Abnormal Psychology (3)
An experimental and theoretical study of the phenomena of psychopathology, as well as a survey of the methods of clinical diagnosis and therapy.
Note: (To be determined by the psychology faculty and Divisional Chairperson.)
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PSY 430 Behavior Disorders of Childhood (3)
Prerequisites: PSY 205 .
This course is a survey of childhood psychopathology, assessment and treatment. A primary focus of the class is the developmental psychopathology model.
Note: (To be determined by the psychology faculty and Divisional Chairperson.)
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PSY 431 History and Systems of Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
A study of the evolution of psychology with emphasis on the general issues and major theories in relation to the principal schools of psychology.
Term Offered: (F)
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PSY 450 Seminar in Contemporary Psychology (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor.
Advanced study in specific areas of psychology. Can be taken for credit repeatedly. Course titles will be included on students’ transcripts.
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PSY 455 Psychology Practicum (3-15)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, consent of the psychology faculty.
Supervised practice of psychological techniques in a clinical or institutional setting.
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PSY 470 Independent Study (1-6)
Prerequisites: Consent of the psychology faculty and junior or senior standing; background courses to be specified by the project advisor.
May be taken as a single course, as two separate independent projects, (that is, reading course, teaching practicum, or research), or as a two-semester plan which must be scheduled consecutively. Final grades will not be given until end of second semester.
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PSY 471 Independent Study (1-6)
Prerequisites: Consent of the psychology faculty and junior or senior standing; background courses to be specified by the project advisor.
May be taken as a single course, as two separate independent projects, (that is, reading course, teaching practicum, or research), or as a two-semester plan which must be scheduled consecutively. Final grades will not be given until end of second semester.
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PSY 480 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Division Chairperson for further information.
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PSY 481 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Division Chairperson for further information.
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PSY 2002 Professional Issues (1)
The goal of this course is to prepare students to better use their bachelor’s degree in psychology. The course will assist students in selecting an appropriate career in psychology, help them prepare and build a competitive résumé, help guide them in selecting an appropriate graduate program, and examine professional ethics.
Term Offered: (F)
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Reading |
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RDNG 510 Foundations of Reading (3)
This course is designed to be an advanced study on the theoretical foundations of reading and the basis for reading instruction. The course focuses on the theories and beliefs that underpin literacy instruction and the moral virtue in being sensitive to learner differences.
Term Offered: (S)
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RDNG 520 Reading and Writing in Content Areas (3)
Theories of the reading process and of reading and writing to learn in content areas are explored. Emphasis is upon practical strategies and techniques for acquiring knowledge through literacy in a variety of content areas.
Term Offered: (F)
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RDNG 530 Reading Assessment (3)
This course is designed to be an advanced study for the diagnostic assessing of readers to provide information that will enable appropriate instructional plans to be developed especially for non-proficient readers.
Term Offered: (F)
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RDNG 540 Research in Reading and Literacy Education (3)
Study of research in reading and literacy learning, emphasizing interpretation, critical analysis and application of research for the improvement of instruction.
Term Offered: (S)
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RDNG 550 Methods for Teaching Reading and the Language Arts (3)
This course is designed to be an advanced study of instructional methods and strategies for teaching reading and language arts. The course provides prospective teachers with opportunities to develop and broaden their knowledge of language arts, to become informed in the strategies used to teach language arts, and methods used in the implementation of those strategies.
Term Offered: (S)
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RDNG 560 Action Research in Reading Education (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of 24 credit hours including EDUC 520 with a grade of “C” or better.
The course provides a foundation for qualitative inquiry in reading with a focus on case study research, ethnographic description, designing and conducting qualitative research. The course includes collecting and analyzing data and reporting qualitative analysis.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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RDNG 570 Reading Practicum (6)
Prerequisites: RDNG 530 , RDNG 550 .
The Reading Practicum is the culminating experience of the Master’s in Reading. The focus of the course is intensive diagnosis, assessment, and instruction of real learners in a clinical setting.
Term Offered: (Sum)
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Recreation and Tourism Management |
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RTM 100 Introduction to Recreation and Tourism Management (3)
An introduction to the broad field of recreation and tourism. Emphases are placed on the economic role of tourism and potential careers in the industry. Classroom activities and field trips may be required.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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RTM 222 Managing Tourism Resources (3)
An introduction to the management and operation of the parks and natural areas. Areas of study will include general administration of outdoor recreation facilities and resources.
Term Offered: (F)
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RTM 224 Tourism Motivation and Behavior (3)
An examination of the factors that affect and influence travel-related decisions and behavior.
Term Offered: (S)
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RTM 226 Inclusive Services in Recreation and Tourism (3)
Introduction to the concepts and attitudes underlying inclusive recreation and adapted tourism services, including barriers to participation and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Examines the design, implementation, and evaluation of accessible environments and programs as well as future trends in adapted recreation services.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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RTM 240 Programs and Operations in Recreation (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 100 .
Provides students with a theoretical overview and practical experience in the development, management, supervision and evaluation of recreation programs for public or private agencies. Off-campus activities will be required.
Term Offered: (F)
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RTM 309 Lodging Management (3)
Examines the organization and management of various types of lodging facilities. Students will become familiar with all of the functional areas of hotels and other lodging establishments.
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RTM 311 Measuring Tourism Impacts (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 224 .
Course introduces research protocols necessary to measure the benefits and impacts of the tourism industry with a special emphasis on survey research. Topics also include qualitative research, sampling methods, interpretation of statistics and the use of statistical programs such as SPSS. Production of a research report will be a major requirement of the class.
Term Offered: (F)
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RTM 315 Management of Service Organizations (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 and MGT 305 , or consent of instructor.
An overview of the service industry. Explores the history, current status, and future trends of various service organizations, with emphasis on the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries. Stresses the unique characteristics and operations of service organizations.
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RTM 325 Tourism Planning and Development (3)
This course combines theory and field experience in the study of the principles and practices for planning, developing, expanding or refining tourism in new or existing tourist areas.
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RTM 328 Design and Maintenance of Recreation Facilities (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 222 .
Explores current principles and practices for planning, designing, and maintaining a wide variety of recreational facilities. The public planning process, needs assessment and economic feasibility assessment will be major topics. Students will be required to visit and evaluate local recreational facilities.
Term Offered: (F)
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RTM 331 Administration of Outdoor Recreation (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 222 .
Examines the many factors related to administration of outdoor recreation programs with emphasis on risk management, safety, and planning.
Term Offered: (S)
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RTM 340 Geography for Tourism Professionals (3)
A study of domestic and international tourism destinations designed to familiarize tourism professionals with the attractions, cultures, facilities, resources and issues encountered at these destinations.
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RTM 345 Ecotourism (3)
A study of regional and worldwide natural resource based tourism with emphases on sustainable development, nature interpretation, and adventure recreation.
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RTM 346 Cultural Tourism (3)
A study of cultural based tourism including historical interpretation, cross-cultural tourism, and heritage preservation.
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RTM 347 Resource-based Tourism Management (3)
An in-depth field of study to explore and evaluate the use tourism resources and to identify current and future resource use problems and successful management strategies.
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RTM 348 Ski Area Management (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 100 .
This course examines the design and operation of commercial downhill ski facilities. Topics will include site design, equipment, snow production, staff training, guest services, safety management and liability issues. Visits to facilities will be planned as a part of the course.
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RTM 350 Directed Readings in Recreation and Tourism Management. (1-3)
Permits students to do supervised, advanced study in subject areas not fully covered in the classroom. May be repeated for credit with consent of the adviser.
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RTM 355 Tourism Promotion (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 or consent of instructor.
Provides an overview of tourism promotion. Examines the agencies and organizations currently engaged in such promotion and the methods employed by them to attract customers to their tourism destinations.
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RTM 356 Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 or consent of instructor
Provides students with basic knowledge and practical experience that will enable them to develop strategic marketing plans for hospitality organizations and tourism destinations.
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RTM 358 Ski Management Practicum (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 348 .
This course provides a supervised educational experience in ski area operations management. A variety of practical projects and training opportunities will be developed based on student’s professional objectives. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
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RTM 360 Special Topics in Recreation and Tourism (1-6)
Courses on various topics in recreation and tourism management. Specific topics to be announced and indicated by appropriate title in student transcripts. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
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RTM 415 Meetings, Conventions and Special Events Management. (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 240 .
Course examines the process of planning, marketing, publicizing and operation of conferences, conventions, trade shows and special events. Emphasis will also be placed on facility requirements of these events.
Term Offered: (S)
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RTM 456 Seminar in Recreation and Tourism Management (3)
Prerequisites: Senior Standing
Course examines professional issues and professional development in the recreation and tourism field. Students will plan, implement, and present an appropriate independent study project as a major component of this course.
Term Offered: (S)
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RTM 460 Recreation and Tourism Management Internship (12)
Prerequisites: 2.0 overall GPA, 2.5 GPA in the major, senior standing and permission of instructor.
On-the-job training and instruction in the concentration that the student has chosen. The student must work at least 600 clock hours during the semester.
Term Offered: (F,S, Sum)
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RTM 470 Independent Study (3)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing with fifteen hours or more of previous class work in the discipline.
Consists of advanced study, reading, or research in the student’s area of interest.
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RTM 471 Independent Study (3)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing with fifteen hours or more of previous class work in the discipline.
Consists of advanced study, reading, or research in the student’s area of interest.
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RTM 480 Honors Courses (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Seniors who qualify for honors courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Director of the Recreation and Tourism Management Program.
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RTM 481 Honors Courses (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Seniors who qualify for honors courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Director of the Recreation and Tourism Management Program.
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RTM 2101 Seminar in Recreation and Tourism Management. (1)
Short-term seminars on various topics in tourism and recreation. May be repeated for elective credit with the consent of the instructor.
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RTM 3101 Seminar in Recreation and Tourism Management. (1)
Prerequisites: RTM 3101 and RTM 4101 require permission of instructor.
Short-term seminars on various topics in tourism and recreation. May be repeated for elective credit with the consent of the instructor.
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RTM 4101 Seminar in Recreation and Tourism Management. (1)
Prerequisites: RTM 3101 and RTM 4101 require permission of instructor.
Short-term seminars on various topics in tourism and recreation. May be repeated for elective credit with the consent of the instructor.
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Safety Education |
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S ED 205 First Aid & CPR (1)
Instruction in knowledge and skill of standard first aid, CPR, personal safety, and medical self help. Required standards of completion will result in American Red Cross course certification.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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S ED 225 Safety Education Workshops (1-3)
Mini-courses of current interest in the area of safety education will be offered according to University guidelines as the Department of Human Performance so chooses. Topics of study will be indicated on student’s transcript.
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Sociology |
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SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
A course reflecting the basic concerns of sociology and designed to fulfill the General Studies requirements for non-majors and for teacher certification.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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SOC 201 Social Problems (3)
An examination of issues of timely importance to Americans generally, and to West Virginians in particular, emphasizing sociological explanations of underlying social factors.
Term Offered: (F)
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SOC 210 Deviant Behavior (3)
A study of deviance as social process. Considers historical and cross-cultural variation in definitions of deviance; the process of labeling deviant behavior; and the development and management of deviant identities.
Term Offered: (S)
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SOC 220 Sociology of Gender (3)
An examination of gender as a cultural construction and an organizing principle of social structure. Topics covered include representations of gender in popular culture; gender socialization and the development of gender identity; and the gendered organization of various social institutions.
Term Offered: (S)
Note: Sociology students may also fulfill this requirement through GEOG 321, Advanced Cultural Geography.
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SOC 301 Marriage and the Family (3)
A study of the forms of marriage and the family; processes of courtship and marital interaction; prediction of marital success and failure; parenthood; family crisis; family in transition; disorganization, and reorganization.
Term Offered: (F)
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SOC 303 Criminology (3)
A study of the nature and formation of criminal behavior, societal values and structure, personality and community factors in crime; types of criminality; criminal law and procedure.
Term Offered: (S)
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SOC 307 Social Psychology (3)
An examination of the dynamics of people interacting with one another in American culture. Emphasis is on everyday occurrences and the interrelationship of individuals, groups, and society as a whole.
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SOC 310 Cultural Anthropology (3)
A systematic survey of the customs, organizations and modes of life of humankind based on a scientific explanation of the way of culture.
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SOC 320 Popular Culture (3)
Examines elements of American life, such as icons, heroes, myths, and rituals, which reflect the ideas, beliefs, and values of the culture. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of movies in both shaping and reflecting who we are and what we value.
Also listed as: GEOG 460 , Special Topics in Geography: The Geography of Popular Culture.
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SOC 330 Minority Group Relations (3)
A study of the nature and dynamics of social groups focusing on the socio-historical factors contributing to the existence and maintenance of minorities. The interlocking nature of oppression due to the manifestation of prejudice and discrimination based on ethnicity, race, age, gender, religion, and sexual orientation are stressed throughout the course.
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SOC 350 Special Topics in Sociology (1-6)
Prerequisites: To be specified by instructor.
Courses on various topics in sociology. Topics of study will be indicated on student’s transcript. May be taken for credit repeatedly.
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SOC 399 Introduction to Sociological Research (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 105 .
Examines methods of investigation and research in the social sciences: how to organize a project; use of documentary materials and participant observations; interview, survey, and polling techniques; analysis, organization, and presentation of findings.
Term Offered: (F)
Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
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SOC 406 Sociological Theory (3)
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor.
An analysis of contributions to sociological theory dating from the late 1800’s; special emphasis given to major school and theorists.
Term Offered: (S)
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SOC 450 Seminar in Sociology (3)
Practical experience in applied sociology.
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SOC 480 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Division Chairperson for further information.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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