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POS 120 - Government and Politics of Maine
This course concerns Maine State Government, including legislative, executive and judicial programs and powers as exercised within the system of Maine values, political parties, and interest groups. Open to political science majors and as an elective to the student who has an interest in the programs and politics of the state of Maine.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 203 - Introduction to Political Science Research
An introduction to the way political scientists conduct research. Students will learn how to formulate ideas, conduct a literature review, test hypotheses, measure political phenomenon, perform statistical analyses, draw conclusions, and present written results.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 205 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
An introduction to the field of comparative politics with a focus on political systems and political participation. The course will examine political institutions, electoral laws, comparative methodologies, political culture, and the problem of establishing and maintaining democratic government. Case studies will be used to highlight major themes.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 and POS 104 .
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Socio-cultural Analysis
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 209 - The Global Politics of Soccer
Concepts in the social sciences and humanities are applied to interpret and understand the sport of soccer, which is better known globally as football. The course explores the connections between soccer and international politics. It considers soccer’s relationship to issues of nationalism, colonialism, international organization, transnational crime, and globalization.
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Credits: 3
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POS 245 - French Politics and Government
This course centers on the political, economic, and social structure of France over the last five decades. Students will learn the essential components of the French governmental system, the most typical economic policies, France’s position in the EU, and the ongoing struggle about the defense of the French culture.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 .
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: International
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POS 256 - Media and Politics
The media play an increasingly powerful role in modern political systems. This course examines that power and explains how it came about, while noting those forces that restrict or restrain the media’s influence. The symbiotic relationship between politicians and journalists is given special attention.
Prerequisite(s): POS 101 or POS 102 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 261 - The American Congress
The role of the national legislature in American politics is considered. The course undertakes a study of the men and women who reach Congress, the internal norms and procedures on national decision making. Among topics covered are the committee system, leadership patterns in the Senate and the House, the public’s influence on Congress, Congress and the Presidency, and Congressional policy making in selected areas.
Prerequisite(s): POS 101 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 262 - The American Presidency
This course examines the development of the presidency; the scope and exercise of presidential decision making in domestic and foreign policy; and standards for assessing presidential performance.
Prerequisite(s): POS 101 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 280 - Issues Before the United Nations
An orientation to the activities of the United Nations. This course includes exposure to current events, exploration of pressing international issues, understanding the basics of international law, and mastery of the protocol and procedures of international diplomacy.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity; Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship; International
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POS 290 - Introduction to Political Theory
A survey of political theory from ancient times to the present. Themes include the nature of democracy, freedom, equality, power, legitimacy, justice, and the use of lying in political life.
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POS 310 - Internet and Politics
This course explores the politics of Internet communication. Topics include Internet development, communication techniques, access policy, citizenship, advocacy, government, journalism, and law.
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Credits: 3
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POS 312 - The Politics of Nuclear Weapons
After introducing the history and technology of the nuclear age, the course turns to theories of nuclear proliferation. Questions that will be explored include: What effect do nuclear weapons have on international politics? Why do states seek nuclear weapons? What policies are available to address the threat of nuclear weapons?
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Credits: 3
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POS 315 - Media Law
This course explores the legal context of communication through the mass media. Major issues include censorship, ownership regulation, remedies for people in the news, the right to receive and send communication in the media, and news media privilege.
Prerequisite(s): POS 101 or CMS 103 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 333 - Theories of Democratization
As a general overview of democratization studies, the course goes beyond theoretical discussions about what elements are needed to create a democracy. Students study specific examples of political institutions, economic systems, political cultures and values, as key variables across multiple geographic areas to assess the establishment of democracy.
Prerequisite(s): POS 205 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 334 - Race and Ethnicity in U.S. Politics
Are American political institutions representative? This course provides students with the opportunity to examine this question by confronting the relationship between race, ethnicity, and representation in elections, court cases, urban politics, and political theory.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity
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POS 335 - European Politics
This course examines political processes and governmental structures in Europe. It focuses especially on The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland or Sweden as specific case studies. Among the topics covered are: political parties, elections, voting systems, interest groups, legislative-executive relations, constitutional principles, political elites, leadership behavior, and bureaucracies.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 and POS 205 ; junior or senior standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 338 - Social Media and Revolutions
How do you run a revolution? How do social media platforms free people from totalitarian regimes? This course merges political behavior, digital activism and social media studies to investigate how people and movements use social media in their fight for democracy and freedom around the world.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 and POS 205 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 349 - The Middle East in International Politics
The crucial issues of international politics, war, revolution, superpower intervention, economic development and terrorism converge in the Middle East on a regional basis. This course will examine the nature of Mideast regional politics and the foreign policies of the major constituents of the area. The purpose will be to secure an understanding of the conflict between Arab and Israeli worlds, the foundations of tension among the Arab states themselves, and the role played by the superpowers in stabilizing or disrupting the uneasy relationships of the region.
Prerequisite(s): POS 104 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 352 - Latino Politics
This course examines Latino politics in the United States. The class will primarily focus on the three largest Latino national-origin groups, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cuban Americans, but other Latino national-origin subgroups will be discussed more briefly.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity
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POS 354 - African Americans and American Justice
This course is an exploration and analysis of selected U.S. Supreme Court ruling on cases related to African American citizenship, civil rights and equal treatment during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This course also explores the changing boundaries and content of state and national citizenship, from the early national period (during the slavery era) to the mid twentieth century.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 355 - Race and the Politics of Mass Incarceration
This course examines the cultural, political and institutional dynamics that produced and sustain mass incarceration in the United States. The course takes a short-range historical approach to studying linkages between the intersection of mass incarceration, racism, sexism, and poverty, and how these forces impact individuals, families, and communities of color.
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Credits: 3
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POS 360 - Terrorism and the American Public
An exploration of the phenomenon of modern terrorism. The course defines terrorism, considers the motivations of terrorists, reviews the dangers associated with terrorist access to weapons of mass destruction, considers policy proposals that might be taken to reduce the likelihood of terrorism, and investigates the trade-off between liberty and security.
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Credits: 3
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POS 361 - Public Administration
An examination of national, state, and local bureaucracies, including their processes of decision making, communications, leadership, internal and external political relationships. A continuing question will be, “How can those institutions be made responsive to the public?”
Prerequisite(s): POS 101 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 374 - United States Foreign Policy
A detailed evaluation of U.S. foreign policy focusing on such topics as: identification of U.S. policy; governmental agencies and personalities in the formulation and implementation of policy; and the role of non-governmental influences. The course is designed to evaluate current policy goals and practices within the context of long-range goals.
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Credits: 3
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POS 380 - Topics
Specially developed occasional courses exploring a variety of theoretical and substantive areas of political science.
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Credits: 1-3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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POS 390 - Ancient and Medieval Political Theory
An intensive study of ancient and medieval political theory. Emphasis is on textual criticism of a variety of different works including those from philosophy, literature, and theology.
Prerequisite(s): POS 290 , or sophomore status, or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 392 - American Political Thought I
An examination of central concepts and debates in American political history from the Puritan Era to the Dred Scott decision, with particular attention to debates on authority, liberty, revolution, slavery, and emerging ideas of American individualism.
Prerequisite(s): POS 290 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 393 - American Political Thought II
An examination of American political thought from the Civil War to the War on Terror, with particular attention to debates on authority, anarchism, race, and power.
Prerequisite(s): POS 290 or permission of the instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 394 - A Year in the Life
An in-depth examination of the events of one calendar year using only primary materials. While emphasizing politics, the course will cover a broad range of topics. Class meetings and a final research paper will analyze newspaper stories, legal cases, art, philosophy, political theory, literature, and other original source material.
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Credits: 3
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POS 395 - Independent Study I
A concentrated program of research or study on a particular subject of the student’s selection. The topic will be chosen with the advice and under the direction of a faculty member. Admission by permission of the political science faculty.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 396 - Independent Study II
A concentrated program of research or study on a particular subject of the student’s selection. The topic will be chosen with the advice and under the direction of a faculty member. Admission by permission of the political science faculty.
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Credits: 3
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POS 405 - The European Union
An examination of a unique example of political, economic, and cultural integration. The course will emphasize the evolution, enlargement, international positioning, and political organization of the European Union.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 and POS 205 ; junior or senior standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 406 - Research in the European Union
Advanced course on the political, economic, and cultural aspects of the European Union, offered exclusively for students who enroll in the summer abroad program, “The European Union in Brussels.” Participants will travel to Brussels and The Hague for presentations at the EU institutions, NATO, and the International Criminal Court.
Prerequisite(s): Recommended, but not required, POS 205 or any other course with an international content.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 410 - Urban Outcomes and the City Politics of Portland
This course focuses on the politics of metropolitan areas (with an emphasis on Portland) and analyzing a variety of local issues such as rent control, waterfront redevelopment, the homeless, diversity of new immigrant populations, and the city master plan.
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Credits: 3
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POS 445 - MeMUNC Conference Planners
Students research international issues, produce a background guide for the Maine Model United Nations Conference (MeMUNC), organize the conference, and train in parliamentary procedure. University students lead a program that serves the local, state, and regional community by exposing high school students to the complexities of international relations.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning; International
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POS 463 - Supreme Court and Constitutional Law
The course examines how the Supreme Court interprets Constitutional provisions that affect the structure of government. Major topics include federalism, separation of powers, and economic rights. Both legal and extra-legal models of decision making are considered.
Prerequisite(s): POS 101 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 464 - American Civil Liberties
An analysis of judicial interpretations of Bill of Rights guarantees and their effects on political processes in the United States. Topics include church and state, freedom of speech and press, the rights of the accused and the convicted.
Prerequisite(s): POS 101 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 475 - Political Science Internship
Provides academic framework for students who are working in the community in a politically-related position during the semester. Students meet for a series of seminars, for which readings and reports will be required. The seminars facilitate reflection that connects social science frameworks to work experience.
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Credits: 6
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
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POS 476 - Internship in Washington D.C.
Provision may be made to gain professional experience in a congressional office, an agency of the national government, or with a private or semi-public organization in Washington, D.C. Readings and research reports are required.
Prerequisite(s): Open to selected students from any major.
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Credits: 9
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Course Type: Political Science
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POS 480 - International Affairs Internship
Provision may be made to gain professional experience in an organization oriented toward international politics, trade or other trans-boundary affairs. Students will meet for a series of internship seminars, for which readings and reports will be required.
Prerequisite(s): Open to selected students from any major.
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Credits: 6
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
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PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to the study of behavior as a natural science, including the following topics: research methods, biological foundations of behavior, sensation and perception, human development, motivation and emotion, learning and cognition, personality, psychopathology, and social behavior. This course is a prerequisite for all departmental courses, except PSY 201 .
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Credits: 3
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PSY 201 - Statistics in Psychology
A general introduction to the techniques of descriptive, predictive, and inferential statistics. Emphasis is placed on measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, hypothesis testing, and simple analysis of variance.
Prerequisite(s): SAT Math score at least 570, Accuplacer QAS score at least 263, or grade of C- or higher in MAT 100 .
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
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PSY 205 - Experimental Methodology
Emphasis on the principles, methods, and techniques of experimental psychology. Applications of general methodology and specific techniques to the design of experiments in behavioral research.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 and either PSY 201 or LOS 120
Co-requisite(s): PSY 206
Credits: 3
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PSY 206 - Methodology Lab
This course applies the scientific method to selected areas of experimental psychology. Such areas may include animal learning, physiological, sensation-perception, cognition, social-personality, and developmental psychology. Report writing and interpretation of statistical results will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C- or higher in PSY 100 and either PSY 201 or LOS 120 ; ENG 100 or equivalent for all students; for students admitted fall 2021 or later: ENG 102 or equivalent (may be concurrent), or non-degree students; OR permission
Co-requisite(s): PSY 205
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Writing, Reading, and Inquiry 3
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PSY 220 - Psychology of the Lifespan
This is a broad introductory course focusing on the theories, research methods, and the status of scientific knowledge about human development across the lifespan. The course focuses on the interplay of psychological and environmental factors in physical, cognitive, social, and personality development from birth through adulthood.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 .
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Credits: 3
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PSY 230 - Social Psychology
This course considers major theories, research, and applications related to the social behavior of the individual. Topics include person perception and social cognition, attitudes and persuasion, aggression and helping behavior, interpersonal attraction, conformity and compliance, and group processes.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 .
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Credits: 3
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PSY 233 - Abnormal Psychology
The etiology, development, and manifestation of the major forms of mental illness with particular emphasis upon the neuroses and psychoses. Psychological, social, and biological factors that contribute to maladjustment are examined. Credit may not be earned for both SBS 303 and PSY 233.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 .
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Credits: 3
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PSY 315 - Psychology of Human Sexuality
This course provides an introduction to the psychological study of human sexuality. It will engage students in real world issues and provide opportunities to develop the expertise and practice the skills required to make informed choices about sexuality for themselves and their families.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 .
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity
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PSY 316 - Psychology of Gender
This course provides in-depth exposure to the psychology of gender and the psychological literature relevant to men, women, and people who use other labels to describe their gender.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 .
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity
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PSY 317 - Cross-Cultural Psychology
The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to the central concepts and issues related to cross-cultural psychology. It will focus on defining and studying culture, as well as the ways culture interacts with and shapes a variety of psychological phenomena, including human development, cognition, interpersonal interactions, and mental health.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 and junior or senior standing.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
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PSY 318 - Applied Behavior Analysis
This course will focus on functional behavior assessment and behavior modification, introducing students to the principles of applied behavior analysis from an applied/clinical perspective. Specific topics of concentration will include observing, measuring, and graphing behavior; functional behavior assessment methods; reinforcement, punishment, and extinction; and developing, evaluating, and monitoring positive behavior intervention plans.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 .
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Credits: 3
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PSY 323 - Psychology of Infancy and Childhood
This is an advanced course where students with a solid background in developmental psychology will explore in detail the psychological issues and events that occur during the course of infancy and childhood. Current research focusing on the interplay of psychological and environmental factors in physical, cognitive, social, and personality development of individuals from conception to puberty will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 and either PSY 220 or HRD 200 /SBS 200 .
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Credits: 3
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PSY 325 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
This is an advanced course in developmental psychology focusing on the adult portion of the lifespan. The course will provide an overview of the major theories, issues, and research in the scientific study of adulthood. The interplay of biological and cognitive factors, interpersonal relationships, social structure, and cultural values in shaping the individual’s development will be examined.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 and either PSY 220 or HRD 200 /SBS 200 .
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Credits: 3
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PSY 326 - Psychology of Social and Linguistic Development
This seminar explores research addressing infant and child social and linguistic development. The main focus is on brain development, temperament, attachment, linguistic growth, and early social cognition as the basis for children’s emergent social and communicative competence. Students are expected to contribute to discussion and debates each week.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 and either PSY 220 or HRD 200 /SBS 200 .
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Credits: 3
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PSY 338 - Theories of Personality
This course is a survey of major classical and contemporary approaches to the study of personality and individual differences. Different theories are examined in detail, their influence on current thinking is considered, and their research contributions are evaluated.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 .
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Credits: 3
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PSY 350 - Psychology of Learning
Experimental findings on the fundamental principles that underlie the acquisition and retention of new behavior. Emphasis is placed on operant and respondent conditioning and the experimental analysis of behavior.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 .
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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PSY 360 - Cognitive Processes
A review of contemporary experimental and theoretical work on human information processing. Topics include pattern recognition, memory, attention, decision making, language, problem solving, and creativity. Emphasis will be placed on research methodology and on the interpretation of experimental findings.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 .
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Credits: 3
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PSY 361 - Sensation and Perception
An examination of perceptual processes and sensory systems. Emphasis is on experimental methodology, research findings, and theoretical interpretations.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 .
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Credits: 3
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PSY 363 - Human Factors in Regulatory Compliance and Social Policy
Introduces classic and contemporary theory within psychology, sociology, anthropology, and legal studies to understand why regulations exist and how human beings create, respond to, and navigate them. Students learn about core constructs that impact both individual and group-level (e.g., corporate) decision-making and policy making, and to use these analytical frameworks to understand the role of poverty, affluence, education, and governmental structure on how regulatory control is created and sustained within social systems.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 and ENG 100 .
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Credits: 3
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PSY 365 - Physiological Psychology
Basic neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and endocrinology, and the relationships between nervous system functioning and behavior. Physiological analysis of sensory function, motivation, and learning.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 .
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Credits: 3
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PSY 366 - Drugs, Mind, and Behavior
Introduces principles of psychopharmacology, mechanisms of action, and effects of drugs on behavior, including therapeutic and recreational use of drugs and theories relating to use and misuse of drugs that can lead to addiction. Changes in brain function related to use or misuse of drugs will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 ; PSY 365 is recommended.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Psychology
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PSY 368 - Health Psychology
This course is designed to introduce the student to the discipline of health psychology from a bio-psychosocial perspective. An integrative approach will be provided via discussion of the biological and psycho-physiological foundations of health and disease, including the topics of stress and coping, prevention, diet, substance abuse, and chronic illness.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 .
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Credits: 3
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PSY 371 - History and Systems of Psychology
This course will reflect upon the field of psychology by examining the history and evolution of ideas over time. Students will evaluate early philosophical approaches that informed the questions and methods of psychologists, including Greek philosophy and classical systems of psychology. They will consider how social and cultural contexts may have shaped psychologists’ views and influenced the directions of research.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 , and junior or senior standing.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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PSY 375 - Psychology in the Public Interest
The major objective of public interest advocacy is to solve fundamental problems of human justice concerning the equitable and fair treatment of all segments of society. This course is designed for motivated students who are eager to apply their knowledge of psychological science to confront some of society’s most difficult social problems. This course will help students develop the skills and expertise necessary to advocate successfully on public interest issues. Students will be expected to produce a variety of writing samples and written documents and an advocacy video that illuminate their developing understanding of the issue they choose as well as the related experiences and skills necessary to facilitate change.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in PSY 100 , and junior or senior standing. Recommended: successful completion of the Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship general education requirement.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
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PSY 400 - Independent Study
This course provides junior and senior psychology majors the opportunity to pursue guided reading/research on a topic of their choosing. Each independent study project will be conducted with advice and guidance from the sponsoring faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, grade of C- or higher in PSY 205 and PSY 206 , completion of independent study application describing the proposed reading/research project, and permission of faculty sponsor.
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Credits: 1-3
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PSY 401 - Research Apprenticeship
This course provides students the opportunity to develop further insight into the research process through direct involvement with ongoing faculty research.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of application and permission of faculty sponsor.
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Credits: 1-3
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Course Type: Psychology
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PSY 405 - Teaching Apprenticeship
This course provides students the opportunity to assist teaching faculty and to develop deeper understanding of course materials and college teaching. Teaching apprentices are selected by faculty.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of application and permission of faculty sponsor.
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Credits: 1-3
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Course Type: Psychology
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PSY 410 - Internship/Field Experience
This course provides junior and senior psychology majors the opportunity to apply their psychology training in organizations and community service projects.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of application describing the tasks or activities students will perform, permission of faculty sponsor and department chair.
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Credits: 0.5-6
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Course Type: Psychology
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BPH 101 - Introduction to the U.S. Health System
Compared to other industrialized countries, the U.S. health system presents a series of contradictions. We lead in medical advances and state-of-the-art technology, but live shorter lives. We make extensive investments in health care resources, yet fail to provide basic universal access to medical services. This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the health system in the United States, including the structure and function of its various private and public components. Students will learn about the history, characteristics, workforce, services, costs, policy context, and future of health care in the U.S.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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BPH 160 - Biology of Human Health
This course examines basic human disease concepts and explores these concepts through a biomedical public health perspective. Main topics of study include the causes of human disease, modes of disease transmission, and major diseases that currently contribute to the global burden of disease. Contemporary public health issues in the study of human disease, including chronic disease, vaccination, antibiotic resistance, and the threat of global pandemics will be explored. Note: this course is equivalent to the Natural and Applied Sciences course SCI 130 .
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
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Course Type: Public Health
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BPH 161 - Biology of Human Health Lab
This course examines basic human disease concepts and explores these concepts through a biomedical public health perspective. Main topics of study include the causes of human disease, modes of disease transmission, and major diseases that currently contribute to the global burden of disease. Contemporary public health issues in the study of human disease, including chronic disease, vaccination, antibiotic resistance, and the threat of global pandemics will be explored. Note: this course is equivalent to the Natural and Applied Sciences course SCI 130 .
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Credits: 1
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
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Course Type: Public Health
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BPH 201 - Fundamentals of Public Health
This course provides an overview of the public health system and examines the purpose, history, organization, approach, functions and determinants of health. The course places special emphasis on current health issues from our daily lives to highlight the relevance of public health. Trends, successes and challenges from a population perspective will be discussed as well as various tools and techniques used to address public health issues.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Public Helath
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BPH 205 - Health Communication and Marketing
This course focuses on the use of health communication strategies, models, and theories that enhance the delivery of public health programs in various settings. The course introduces students to health communication theory and social marketing strategies to create effective, evidence-based, culturally appropriate health communication messages and campaigns.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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BPH 210 - Health Disparities and Social Justice
Is health a human right? If so, what role does society have in ensuring that every person has an equal opportunity to health? This course develops students’ understanding of health disparities across social, economic and cultural groups as well as strategies to reduce those disparities. Students learn how the marginalization of populations based on race, ethnicity, class, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, immigration status and other factors affects health behavior and health status. Through a framework of social justice, the course considers how a more equitable distribution of social, economic, and political resources can address the social determinants of health and achieve health equity.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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BPH 315 - Population Health Improvement
Public health is fundamentally tasked with improving the health of groups, communities and populations. Students learn participatory approaches for planning and implementing health programs to improve population health in a variety of community-based settings. This course emphasizes professional ethics, needs assessment, the use of evidence in program design, capacity- and coalition-building, proposal writing, and implementation of initiatives to prevent disease and promote healthy living and behavior.
Prerequisite(s): BPH 201 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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BPH 320 - Methods of Public Health Research
This course teaches the fundamentals of public health research design and the common issues that may arise when trying to study public health topics, including ethical considerations. It provides an introduction to quantitative, qualitative, mixed method and participatory approaches to research. The course builds skills for conducting public health research and evaluation using the course textbook, public health articles and class discussion.
Prerequisite(s): BPH 201 , and any introductory statistics course (MAT 120 or LCC 120).
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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BPH 337 - Introduction to Epidemiology
This seminar course introduces the student to epidemiology as a utility for the establishment and maintenance of public health. In essence, epidemiology involves the observation and statistical analysis of the occurrence of health and disease in human populations. This science informs the practice of preventive health/disease control and the formulation of public health policy. Seminar topics will be drawn from both infectious and chronic disease epidemiology ranging from the historical plagues such as the Black Death to the modern plagues of AIDS, cancer, and obesity.
Prerequisite(s): Introductory Biology and Statistics recommended.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Public Health
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BPH 339 - Topics in Public Health (MPH 539)
The course focuses on current topics in public health with an emphasis on special populations, diseases, or events. The course is designed to address public health concerns that are timely and relevant; topics will rotate periodically in response to student demand and/or emerging public health issues. Prior topics have included infectious disease, obesity, global health, child health, and substance use disorders.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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BPH 397 - Independent Study
Students may develop an individual or group project for independent study in consultation with an individual faculty member. Students work with the instructor to write a brief proposal for an area of study they wish to pursue that is not offered within the BPH curriculum.
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Credits: 1-3
This course can be repeated once.
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BPH 450 - Analysis of Public Health Data with Lab (MPH 550)
This course gives students practical experience analyzing public health data to identify public health problems and/or understand the risk factors associated with poor health behaviors or outcomes. Students will identify public health topics of interest and select from several approved datasets to address a research question. Students will use statistical analysis software and web query tools to access, analyze, and interpret public health data. The course will also emphasize effective strategies for presenting and communicating about data.
Prerequisite(s): BPH 320 .
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Credits: 4
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Course Type: Public Health
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BPH 499 - Field Experience
The Field Experience offers experience-based learning in a healthcare or public health organization. Students work in community settings in organizations delivering and planning health or public health services on jointly developed projects or assignments based on the student’s interests and the organization’s needs. Sites include state or local public health agencies, hospitals, medical practices, clinics, special problem clinics and facilities, and environmental programs and services. In addition to 120 hours of direct work at the field experience site, students complete a written product that documents their learning.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, permission of the BSPH program.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
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RCE 100 - Introduction to Race & Ethnic Studies
To understand existing and emergent forms of racism and trajectories of racial formation, Race & Ethnic Studies will interrogate when and how the concept of race was created in the US, and the connections of race with other forms of difference that shapes our experiences, identity and sense of self.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Race and Ethnic Studies
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RCE 150 - Introduction to Race
This course is designed to provide an introductory overview on what race is in the United States. We will analyze documents and artifacts from the Talbot Collection and the African American Collection to examine how race functions at individual and group-level entities, and organizing principles in social institutions.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Race and Ethnic Studies
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RCE 200 - Introduction to Critical Race Theory
This course will consider one of the newest intellectual currents the American Legal Theory- Critical Race Theory. We will probe their claims of race and racial inequality in the law, and the marginalization of racial minorities, and how we might dismantle race and other hierarchies with social justice and praxis.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Race and Ethnic Studies
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RCE 330 - Perspectives on Father Involvement
What does it mean to be an involved father? Historically, fathers have been far away from the family but today we frown on that behavior. We will present work by sociologists, psychologists and anthropologists showing differences in father involvement by race/ethnicity, classes, occupation, countries changing across the life course.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Race and Ethnic Studies
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REC 110 - Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Studies
This course addresses the concepts of leisure, play, and recreation, emphasizing the role that leisure should play in modern society. Lectures and discussions on societal attitudes toward work and leisure stress the need to keep these activities in proper perspective. Students will concentrate on psychological aspects of optimal experience and quality of life. Community leisure services will be addressed. Assignments will encourage students to explore leisure lifestyle attitudes. Recreation and Leisure Studies majors will begin their academic career portfolios.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, spring, and summer
Course Type: Recreation
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REC 121 - Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Services
An overview of therapeutic recreation, including historical and philosophical foundations, service models, professional functions, and service settings. The psychology of disability will be included as well as an introduction to disabling conditions. Recreation and Leisure Studies majors will include this class in their academic career portfolios.
Prerequisite(s): Therapeutic recreation major or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Recreation
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REC 190 - Yoga and Nutrition
A recipe for transformation through yoga, meditation, and healthy nutrition. This course combines mindful eating with in-depth reflection for personal education, stress release, and body movements to create a balanced life.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall and spring
Course Type: Recreation
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REC 223 - Introduction to Nature Tourism
This course covers the basics of nature tourism, a broad category that includes ecotourism, adventure tourism, and a variety of activities and programs involving the outdoors. An emphasis is placed on Maine and northern New England nature tourism. REC 223 is required for the nature tourism minor. Equivalent to TAH 250 - Nature Tourism .
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Recreation
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REC 226 - Lifetime Leisure Activities
Through participation in a variety of recreational pursuits, students will explore the rules, techniques, strategies, and adaptations for successful participation by those individuals with disabilities. Youth sport development, leadership techniques for teaching physical recreation activities, and basic motor learning concepts will also be addressed. Recreation and Leisure Studies majors will include this class in their academic career portfolios.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Recreation
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REC 231 - Expressive Arts Programming
Students will learn about the therapeutic benefits of the arts and how to plan, adapt, organize, and lead arts based programming and activities. The course will require students to participate in a variety of fine arts activities such as collage, painting, poetry, book making, storytelling and other appropriate projects. No prior art knowledge needed.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Recreation
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REC 232 - Methods in Therapeutic Recreation Program Design
Using a systems approach to therapeutic recreation program development, students will learn how to develop group-oriented treatment and educational programs. Leisure assessment, documentation, and individualized treatment plan development will be introduced. Students will be required to meet together outside of class to work on group program development projects. Recreation and Leisure Studies majors will include this class in their academic career portfolios.
Prerequisite(s): REC 121 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Recreation
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REC 233 - Outdoor Recreation
This course focuses on safe, sustainable, nature-based recreation with an emphasis on “leave no trace” principles. The role of park systems and wilderness environments relative to recreation in modern society will be examined. A variety of outdoor recreation activities will be introduced. Several class trips will be required.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Recreation
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REC 241 - Recreation Leadership
This course provides students with the basic knowledge and methods necessary for effective leadership in recreation settings. Students will be required to participate in projects, presentations, and discussions that are aimed at helping them to develop and analyze leadership skills in a variety of recreation program areas such as special events, expressive arts, passive recreation, outdoor recreation, and sports. Recreation and Leisure Studies majors will include this class in their academic career portfolios.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Recreation
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REC 253 - Implications of Disabling Conditions for Therapeutic Recreation
This course provides an overview of physical and developmental disabilities with emphasis on etiology, clinical descriptors, rehabilitation, and educational concerns. Examination of the impact of disability on leisure and therapeutic recreation programming will be addressed, as will barriers that affect communication and interactions between persons with and without disabilities. Recreation and Leisure Studies majors will include this class in their academic career portfolios.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Recreation
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REC 285 - Perspectives on Animal-Assisted Therapy
This course explores the human-animal bond in contemporary society with a special emphasis on understanding the role animals can play in the physical, psychological, and rehabilitation of persons with a variety of disabilities. In addition, the course will demonstrate how animals can benefit community health at large. Students will gain a real-world view of animal-assisted therapy through engaging with invited guest speakers, conducting a site visit, and creating a group program intervention. Additional topics to support content include animal behavior, roles that animals play in disaster relief and in the criminal justice system, and how an appreciation of wildlife habitats can be therapeutic for all audiences. Students from many fields will find this course useful to future careers in Recreation and Leisure, Nursing, Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Biology, Criminology, Teacher Education, and anyone with a strong interest in companion animals.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall and spring
Course Type: Recreation
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REC 311 - Psychosocial Interventions for Older Adults
This course will explore the normal aging process in addition to a variety of chronic conditions experienced by older adults. The focus of the course will be on nonpharmacological intervention strategies for older adults residing in community and clinical agencies. Intervention examples include stress management, animal-assisted therapy, storytelling, autobiographical writing, bibliotherapy, adventure-based activities, air mat therapy, and “simple pleasures” activities. Other topics of study will include attitudes, stereotypes, and social issues that affect older adults today. Off-campus service learning experiences will be expected along with in-class discussions. Recreation and Leisure Studies majors will include this class in their academic career portfolios.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Recreation
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REC 314 - Wellness Education and Counseling
This course is designed to facilitate an understanding of how to plan, implement, and evaluate wellness education programs. Teaching and learning styles will be addressed. Counseling skills will be practiced. Teaching techniques and tips will be highlighted. The course follows a learning-by-doing and reflection-in-action approach to education. Students will participate in experiential group and individual processes and be expected to apply personal insight when working with others. Recreation and Leisure Studies majors will include this class in their academic career portfolios.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Recreation
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REC 324 - Inclusive and Special Recreation
This course will explore how to include persons with disabilities into non-treatment focused recreation programs and services. Disability awareness and history plus physical and program access will be explored with a focus on requirements specified by federal ADA legislation. Recreation and sport organizations for persons with disabilities as well as assistive devices that enable access will also be examined. Recreation and Leisure Studies majors will include this class in their academic career portfolios.
Prerequisite(s): REC 110 , REC 253 , or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Recreation
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REC 367 - Adventure Based Counseling
The course focuses on how to facilitate and then process outdoor, adventure, and recreation activities as a means to improve self-concepts, develop group cohesion and uncover feelings, among others. Course objectives will be met through experiential as well as theoretical methods, thus allowing the student to acquire the skills necessary to lead groups through similar activities. Class format will be lectures, discussions, group activities, field trips, and presentations by class members. The course will address how to plan, implement, lead, debrief, and evaluate adventure experiences.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Recreation
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