Academic Catalog 2016-2017 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Academic Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Click here to view the Texas Common Course Numbering System.

Each course includes an academic discipline prefix followed by four numerals (Example: HIST 3305). The first numeral indicates the academic level of a course; Academic Achievement is indicated by a “0”; freshman-level courses by a “1”; sophomore-level courses by a “2”; junior/senior-level courses by a “3” or “4”; courses restricted to graduate students by a “5.”

After taking a higher level course, a student is not allowed to take the prerequisite of the course for credit. For example, if a student successfully completed MATH 1304 - College Algebra, the student would not be allowed to take ACAC 0325 - Pre-Algebra and ACAC0326 - Elementary Algebra or MATH1300 - Intermediate Algebra.

The second digit indicates the semester hour credit given for the course. The third and fourth digits represent the position of the course in the sequence of offerings by the discipline.

Example: HIST 3305

  HIST - History curriculum
  3 - Junior level course
  3 - Three semester hours credit
  05 - Fifth course in the sequence of history courses

Other indicators used in the numbering system include:

  1. Career and Technology courses are indicated by CTED prefix.
  2. Hyphenated numbers, which indicate that the first semester course is usually a prerequisite to the second (GERM 1301-1302).
  3. Directed Study Courses indicated by a section number of 99 (HIST 3305.99).
  4. Practicum Courses indicated by a 60-69 in the final two digits (EDUC 4361).
  5. Experimental/Special Courses indicated by a 79X in the final digits (ENGL 4379X).
  6. Honor Courses indicated by a 90-99 in the final two digits (MATH 4691).

Not every course is offered regularly. Students should consult the Schedule of Classes to ascertain which courses are actually offered during a given semester.

***CHIN, FREN, GERM, LATN, and SPAN 1301 and CHIN, FREN, GERM, LATN, and SPAN 1302 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without additional emphasis given to the communicative aspect.**

** BIOL 1300, BIOL 2301, BIOL 4307,GEOL 1301, GEOL 1304, GEOL 3302, GEOL 3304, GEOL 3305, GEOL 3309, GEOL 4307, and ENVS 3301 may be taught at external campuses as three hour courses without labs and without fees.**

Course Numbering System

Number  Eligibility
0100-0300 Developmental or Ensemble course
1000-1400 Freshman course
2000-2400 Sophomore course
3000-3400 Junior course
4000-4600 Senior course
5000-6600 Graduate course

Please note, when searching courses by Code or Number, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance a Code search of ” 23* ” can be entered, returning all 2300 level courses.

 

Orchestra

  
  • ORCH 4206 - Private Orchestral Instrument


    2 hrs

    Advanced study in wind and percussion instrument performance; continuation of the prerequisite course with an intensive overview of the major solo literature for the instrument. Prerequisite(s): ORCH 4105  Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.

Organ

  
  • ORGN 1101 - Class Organ


    1 hrs

    Study of methods and materials used in service playing; emphasis will be placed on registration, improvisation, basic performance skills, repertory, and maintenance of the organ. Laboratory two hours. Course Fee: $40
  
  • ORGN 1105 - Private Organ


    1 hrs

    Manual and pedal techniques stressed; repertoire includes hymn playing and selections from Dupre, Bach, and Mendelssohn. Prerequisite(s): Piano achievement equivalent to credit in PIAN 1105  - PIAN 1106  or consent of instructor. Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • ORGN 1106 - Private Organ


    1 hrs

    Manual and pedal techniques stressed; repertoire includes hymn playing and selections from Dupre, Bach, and Mendelssohn. Prerequisite(s): Piano achievement equivalent to credit in PIAN 1105  - PIAN 1106  or consent of instructor. Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • ORGN 1205 - Private Organ


    2 hrs

    Manual and pedal techniques stressed; repertoire includes hymn playing and selections from Dupre, Bach, and Mendelssohn. Prerequisite(s): Piano achievement equivalent to credit in PIAN 1105  - PIAN 1106  or consent of instructor. Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • ORGN 1206 - Private Organ


    2 hrs

    Manual and pedal techniques stressed; repertoire includes hymn playing and selections from Dupre, Bach, and Mendelssohn. Prerequisite(s): Piano achievement equivalent to credit in PIAN 1105  - PIAN 1106  or consent of instructor. Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • ORGN 2105 - Private Organ


    1 hrs

    Initial study of the larger Bach preludes, fugues, or toccatas; Brahms’ Choral Preludes; compositions of Franck, Mendelssohn, Langlais, Clokey, and other works useful as church preludes, offertories, and postludes; anthem performances and the continuation of hymn-playing technique. Prerequisite(s): ORGN 1106  Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • ORGN 2106 - Private Organ


    1 hrs

    Initial study of the larger Bach preludes, fugues, or toccatas; Brahms’ Choral Preludes; compositions of Franck, Mendelssohn, Langlais, Clokey, and other works useful as church preludes, offertories, and postludes; anthem performances and the continuation of hymn-playing technique. Prerequisite(s): ORGN 1106  Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • ORGN 2205 - Private Organ


    2 hrs

    Initial study of the larger Bach preludes, fugues, or toccatas; Brahms’ Choral Preludes; compositions of Franck, Mendelssohn, Langlais, Clokey, and other works useful as church preludes, offertories, and postludes; anthem performances and the continuation of hymn-playing technique. Prerequisite(s): ORGN 1106  Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • ORGN 2206 - Private Organ


    2 hrs

    Initial study of the larger Bach preludes, fugues, or toccatas; Brahms’ Choral Preludes; compositions of Franck, Mendelssohn, Langlais, Clokey, and other works useful as church preludes, offertories, and postludes; anthem performances and the continuation of hymn-playing technique. Prerequisite(s): ORGN 1106  Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • ORGN 3105 - Private Organ


    1 hrs

    More intensive study of Bach preludes and fugues or toccatas; selected works from pre-Bach composers; standard compositions of Franck, Mendelssohn, Karg-Elert, Dupre, Langlais, and Clokey; selected movements from symphonies by Widor and Vierne; and works by Reger, Sowerby, Messiaen, Rowley, and Titcomb; an introduction to oratorio accompaniment on the organ. Prerequisite(s): ORGN 2106  Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • ORGN 3106 - Private Organ


    1 hrs

    More intensive study of Bach preludes and fugues or toccatas; selected works from pre-Bach composers; standard compositions of Franck, Mendelssohn, Karg-Elert, Dupre, Langlais, and Clokey; selected movements from symphonies by Widor and Vierne; and works by Reger, Sowerby, Messiaen, Rowley, and Titcomb; an introduction to oratorio accompaniment on the organ. Prerequisite(s): ORGN 2106  Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • ORGN 3205 - Private Organ


    2 hrs

    More intensive study of Bach preludes and fugues or toccatas; selected works from pre-Bach composers; standard compositions of Franck, Mendelssohn, Karg-Elert, Dupre, Langlais, and Clokey; selected movements from symphonies by Widor and Vierne; and works by Reger, Sowerby, Messiaen, Rowley, and Titcomb; an introduction to oratorio accompaniment on the organ. Prerequisite(s): ORGN 2106  Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • ORGN 3206 - Private Organ


    2 hrs

    More intensive study of Bach preludes and fugues or toccatas; selected works from pre-Bach composers; standard compositions of Franck, Mendelssohn, Karg-Elert, Dupre, Langlais, and Clokey; selected movements from symphonies by Widor and Vierne; and works by Reger, Sowerby, Messiaen, Rowley, and Titcomb; an introduction to oratorio accompaniment on the organ. Prerequisite(s): ORGN 2106  Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • ORGN 4105 - Private Organ


    1 hrs

    Emphasis on compositions by Bach; selections from Eighteen Large Chorale Preludes and Fugues, Schubler chorales; Franck; The Three Chorales; study of improvisation. Prerequisite(s): ORGN 3106  Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • ORGN 4106 - Private Organ


    1 hrs

    Emphasis on compositions by Bach; selections from Eighteen Large Chorale Preludes and Fugues, Schubler chorales; Franck; The Three Chorales; study of improvisation. Prerequisite(s): ORGN 4105  Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • ORGN 4205 - Private Organ


    2 hrs

    Emphasis on compositions by Bach; selections from Eighteen Large Chorale Preludes and Fugues, Schubler chorales; Franck; The Three Chorales; study of improvisation. Prerequisite(s): ORGN 3106  Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • ORGN 4206 - Private Organ


    2 hrs

    Emphasis on compositions by Bach; selections from Eighteen Large Chorale Preludes and Fugues, Schubler chorales; Franck; The Three Chorales; study of improvisation. Prerequisite(s): ORGN 4105  Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy


    3 hrs

    The history, methods, and basic problems of philosophy.
  
  • PHIL 3304 - Western Political Thought


    3 hrs

    Selected study of major political philosophers and their ideas that have influenced the West’s understanding of important political concepts on human nature, the state, and civil society. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301  Also see: HIST 3304  and POLS 3304 
  
  • PHIL 4303 - Philosophy of Religion


    3 hrs

    Philosophical thinking about religion with emphasis on the Judeo-Christian tradition; major attention on the nature of religious experience, the nature and existence of God, the problem of evil and suffering, religious epistemology, human destiny, and the relation of science and religion. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301  and RLGN 1302 . Also see: RLGN 4303 
  
  • PHIL 4310 - World Religions


    3 hrs

    Introduction to the thought of major religions of the world. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301  and RLGN 1302 . Also see: RLGN 4310 
  
  • PHIL 4314 - Biblical Interpretation


    3 hrs

    The science of biblical exegesis and interpretation. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301  and RLGN 1302 . Also see: RLGN 4314 
  
  • PHIL 4319 - Ethics


    3 hrs

    Introduction to the classical and biblical theories of ethics with their application to moral and social problems. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301  and RLGN 1302 .
  
  • PHIL 4322 - American Political Thought


    3 hrs

    American political thought from colonial times to the present. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301  Also see: HIST 4322  and POLS 4322 
  
  • PHIL 4323 - Basic Christian Ethics


    3 hrs

    Introduction to principles of Christian ethics with their application to problems of contemporary society. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301  and RLGN 1302 . Also see: RLGN 4323 
  
  • PHIL 5303 - Philosophy of Religion


    3 hrs

    Research in philosophical thinking about religion with emphasis on the Judeo-Christian tradition; major attention on the nature of religious experience, the nature and existence of God, the problem of evil and suffering, religious epistemology, human destiny, and the relation of science and religion. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301  and RLGN 1302 . Also see: RLGN 5303 
  
  • PHIL 5310 - World Religions


    3 hrs

    A study of the origin, personalities, historical development, and basic thought of major religions of the world. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301  and RLGN 1302 . Also see: RLGN 5310 
  
  • PHIL 5313 - History of Philosophy


    3 hrs

    The history of the key persons and movements of philosophy. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301  and RLGN 1302 .
  
  • PHIL 5314 - Biblical Interpretation


    3 hrs

    A study of the principles and methods of biblical exegesis and interpretation with an emphasis on the problem of communicating the biblical message in the modern world. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301  and RLGN 1302 . Also see: RLGN 5314 
  
  • PHIL 5319 - Ethics


    3 hrs

    An introduction to the classical and biblical theories of ethics with their application to moral and social problems. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301  and RLGN 1302 .
  
  • PHIL 5322 - American Political Thought


    3 hrs

    Selective intellectual history and critical analysis of the ideas and ideologies constituting the corpus of American political thought, especially Puritanism, liberalism, republicanism, pragmatism, conservatism, socialism, and feminism, and evaluation of their social and political impact. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301  and RLGN 1302 .
  
  • PHIL 5323 - Basic Christian Ethics


    3 hrs

    Research in the principles of Christian ethics and their application to the problems of contemporary society. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301  and RLGN 1302 . Also see: RLGN 5323 

Physics

  
  • PHYS 1401 - General Physics I


    4 hrs

    An introductory, trigonometry-based course. Designed to explore the fundamental concepts of physics; principal topics covered include both static and dynamic mechanics and thermodynamics. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 1401 and PHYS 2401 . Prerequisite(s): MATH 1305 . Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00
  
  • PHYS 1402 - General Physics II


    4 hrs

    Continuation of PHYS 1401 ; electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 1402 and PHYS 2402 . Prerequisite(s): MATH 1305  and PHYS 1401 , or consent of instructor. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00
  
  • PHYS 1403 - Physics for Educators


    4 hrs

    Designed for the student seeking to be an elementary teacher; emphasis on simple machines, forces and motion, electricity, magnetism, sound, light, and thermodynamics; development of grade-level, hands-on exercises for students. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1304  and declared major of BSIS or BAS degree. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00
  
  • PHYS 2401 - University Physics I


    4 hrs

    Calculus-based course is designed to give science and engineering students an understanding of the fundamental concepts of physics; emphasis on problem-solving; topics include mechanics (both statics and dynamics) and thermodynamics. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 1401  and 2401 Prerequisite(s): MATH 2406 , or can be taken concurrently. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00
  
  • PHYS 2402 - University Physics II


    4 hrs

    Calculus-based course, intended to be a continuation of PHYS 2401 ; topics include electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 1402 and 2402. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2406  and PHYS 2401 , or consent of instructor. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00
  
  • PHYS 5416 - Selected Topics


    4 hrs

    Topics selected from physics intended to supplement teacher education. Note: Students may repeat the course for credit upon change in content.

Piano

  
  • PIAN 1101 - Class Piano I


    1 hrs

    Offers group instruction in beginning piano techniques, including scale exercises and elementary rhythmic drills. Note: This course is designed for students with no previous piano study Laboratory two hours Course Fee: $40
  
  • PIAN 1102 - Class Piano II


    1 hrs

    Continuation of PIAN 1101 ; offers group instruction in early intermediate piano techniques, including introductory scales, rhythmic drills and simple musical compositions. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 1101  or placement by examination of the keyboard faculty. Laboratory two hours. Course Fee: $40
  
  • PIAN 1105 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Study of basic techniques of piano performance with emphasis upon scale studies, etudes, technique studies, and appropriate solo literature; special attention is given to tone production, fundamental techniques, and rudiments. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 1106 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Study of basic techniques of piano performance with emphasis upon scale studies, etudes, technique studies, and appropriate solo literature; special attention is given to tone production, fundamental techniques, and rudiments. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 1205 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Study of basic techniques of piano performance with emphasis upon scale studies, etudes, technique studies, and appropriate solo literature; special attention is given to tone production, fundamental techniques, and rudiments. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 1206 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Study of basic techniques of piano performance with emphasis upon scale studies, etudes, technique studies, and appropriate solo literature; special attention is given to tone production, fundamental techniques, and rudiments. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 2101 - Class Piano III


    1 hrs

    Preparation for the Piano Proficiency Examination: All major and “white-key” minor scales (two octaves, each hand separately), cadences, and arpeggios; a basic repertoire of musical compositions (both memorized and performed from score) representing four musical style periods; sight-reading; harmonization of simple melodies; transposition of short musical compositions. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 1102  or placement by examination of the keyboard faculty. Laboratory two hours. Course Fee: $40
  
  • PIAN 2102 - Class Piano IV


    1 hrs

    Continuation of PIAN 2101 ; includes the Piano Proficiency Examination: all major and “white key” minor scales (two octaves, each hand separately), cadences, and arpeggios; a basic repertoire of musical compositions (both memorized and performed from score) representing four musical style periods; sight-reading; score-reading; harmonization of simple melodies; transposition of short musical compositions; basic improvisation. Course includes a series of examinations taken before a jury of the keyboard faculty. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 2101  or placement by examination of the keyboard faculty. Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 0002 Piano Proficiency  required. Laboratory two hours. Course Fee: $40
  
  • PIAN 2103 - Private Piano/Hymn Playing


    1 hrs

    Basic improvisation on hymns; left-hand technique using octaves and chord inversions; technique is expanded to include right-hand octaves with full chords. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 2104 - Private Piano/Hymn Playing


    1 hrs

    Basic improvisation on hymns; left-hand technique using octaves and chord inversions; technique is expanded to include right-hand octaves with full chords. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 2105 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Continuation of study of the basic techniques of piano performance started in the prerequisite course; degree of advanced study is dependent on individual proficiency. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 1106  or PIAN 1206 . Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 2106 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Continuation of study of the basic techniques of piano performance started in the prerequisite course; degree of advanced study is dependent on individual proficiency. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 1106  or PIAN 1206 . Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 2205 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Continuation of study of the basic techniques of piano performance started in the prerequisite course; degree of advanced study is dependent on individual proficiency. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 1106  or PIAN 1206 . Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 2206 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Continuation of study of the basic techniques of piano performance started in the prerequisite course; degree of advanced study is dependent on individual proficiency. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 1106  or PIAN 1206 . Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 3105 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; emphasis upon the development of musicianship through a more complete understanding of style and interpretation. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 2106  or PIAN 2206 . Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 3106 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; emphasis upon the development of musicianship through a more complete understanding of style and interpretation. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 2106  or PIAN 2206 . Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 3110 - Accompanying Seminar


    1 hrs

    Experience-based seminar intended to prepare pianists/organists for the wide variety of opportunities and challenges facing the collaborative artist when accompanying the solo vocalist or instrumentalist in both small and large ensembles; course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
  
  • PIAN 3205 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; emphasis upon the development of musicianship through a more complete understanding of style and interpretation. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 2106  or PIAN 2206 . Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 3206 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; emphasis upon the development of musicianship through a more complete understanding of style and interpretation. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 2106  or PIAN 2206 . Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 4105 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; continuation of prerequisite course with an intensive overview of the major solo literature for the piano. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 3106  or PIAN 3206 . Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 4106 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; continuation of the prerequisite course with an intensive overview of the major solo literature for the piano. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 4105  or PIAN 4205 . Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 4205 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; continuation of prerequisite course with an intensive overview of the major solo literature for the piano. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 3106  or PIAN 3206 . Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 4206 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; continuation of the prerequisite course with an intensive overview of the major solo literature for the piano. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 4105  or PIAN 4205 . Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.

Political Science

  
  • POLS 2301 - American Government


    3 hrs

    Survey of the American national government including such topics as the U.S. Constitution, institutional structures and processes, political parties, elections, civil liberties, and civil rights
  
  • POLS 2302 - State and Local Government


    3 hrs

    Survey course of state and local government: political and constitutional system, the major political institutions and policymaking and implementation process, policy issues, and the electoral system.
  
  • POLS 2305 - Political Development in Kenya


    3 hrs

    Introduction to political science from a Kenyan perspective, the meaning of politics, constitutional politics, the formal and informal political institutions, the state-society, relations, and foreign policy decision-making. Note: This course is available only at the Kenya campus.
  
  • POLS 3302 - Political Parties and Elections


    3 hrs

    The American party system, its organizational aspects, methods of operation, and impact at the federal, state, and local levels; and the process of nominations and elections. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301 
  
  • POLS 3304 - Western Political Thought


    3 hrs

    Selected study of major political philosophers and their ideas that have influenced the West’s understanding of important political concepts on human nature, the state, and civil society. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301  Also see: HIST 3304  and PHIL 3304 
  
  • POLS 3307 - American Constitutional Law


    3 hrs

    Origin and evolving interpretation of the American Constitution based on decisions of the Supreme Court. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301 
  
  • POLS 3310 - United States Diplomatic History


    3 hrs

    American foreign relations and diplomacy from the colonial period to the present. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2301 , HIST 2302 , and POLS 2301 ; or consent of instructor. Also see: HIST 3310 
  
  • POLS 3312 - Comparative Politics


    3 hrs

    A cross-cultural study of variations in history, political institutions, and processes among selected nations, including political participation, leadership selection, governmental institutions, and policy development. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301  Also see: HIST 3312 
  
  • POLS 3316 - Topics in Political Science


    3 hrs

    Selected issues/topics in political science or political theory.
  
  • POLS 3411 - Research Methods and Data Analysis


    4 hrs

    Laboratory course designed to introduce the ethics, types, and designs of research projects and to apply and extend knowledge of the methods of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting research data. Also see: PSYC 3411  and SOCI 3411 
  
  • POLS 4302 - International Relations


    3 hrs

    Relations among nations with emphasis on national power, American foreign policy, diplomacy, international law, and international organization. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301 
  
  • POLS 4304 - The Presidency


    3 hrs

    A study of the office, politics, processes, and responsibilities of the President of the United States, electoral college, the Executive Office of the President, the Vice Presidency, the cabinet, and the President’s relations with other branches of government. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301 
  
  • POLS 4308 - Congress and Legislative Processes


    3 hrs

    A study of the institution, politics, and processes of the United States Congress; evolution of the modern Congress; elections; Congressional leadership; committee structure, legislative/executive relationships, legislative/interest group relationships; and public policy development. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301 
  
  • POLS 4322 - American Political Thought


    3 hrs

    American political thought from colonial times to the present. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301  Also see: HIST 4322  and PHIL 4322 
  
  • POLS 5300 - American Constitutional Law: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties


    3 hrs

    Study of the American judicial system, the constitutional basis of civil liberties and civil rights, and the controversial nationalization of these liberties. Prerequisite(s): admittance to the graduate program.
  
  • POLS 5335 - Political/Diplomatic History


    3 hrs

    Selected topics in world or American politics, or foreign relations; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Also see: HIST 5335  

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 1301 - General Psychology


    3 hrs

    History of psychology, physiology, learning perception, social psychology, personality, abnormal behavior, and therapy.
  
  • PSYC 2301 - Developmental Psychology


    3 hrs

    Physical, intellectual, emotional, and social maturation of the individual from conception through adulthood. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301 
  
  • PSYC 2305 - Adolescent Development


    3 hrs

    Physical, intellectual and personality development of students from middle childhood through adolescence.
  
  • PSYC 2306 - Child Growth and Development


    3 hrs

    Physical, intellectual, and personality development of healthy children from birth through middle childhood.
  
  • PSYC 3300 - Introduction to the Profession of Psychology


    3 hrs

    Introduction to areas of specialization, education and certification requirements, ethics, and cultural considerations for careers in psychology.
  
  • PSYC 3302 - Motivation and Emotion


    3 hrs

    Examination of current research and theories about motivation and emotion and application of those theories to the lives of people. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301  or consent of instructor.
  
  • PSYC 3309 - History and Systems of Psychology


    3 hrs

    Contributions made by prominent historical figures to the development of psychological systems and theories. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301 
  
  • PSYC 3310 - Theories of Personality


    3 hrs

    Various ways of defining “personality” and an in-depth study of the major theories of personality; applying knowledge of personality development to enhance students’ human relations skills. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301  and PSYC 2301 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • PSYC 3314 - Psychology and the Law


    3 hrs

    A study of the influence psychology has on the legal decision-making process and public policy; evaluation of traditional legal dilemmas, e.g., individual rights versus the common good. Also see: JUAD 3314 
  
  • PSYC 3317 - Rape: Perspectives on Sexual Assault


    3 hrs

    Description, understanding, and investigation of sexual assaults; preventative techniques to avoid and deter would-be rapists and sexual assaulters. Also see: JUAD 3317  and SOCI 3317 
  
  • PSYC 3318 - Ethics for Behavioral and Social Sciences


    3 hrs

    A study of the various codes of ethics for the helping professions and law enforcement. Also see: JUAD 3318  and SOCI 3318  
  
  • PSYC 3321 - Marriage and the Family


    3 hrs

    Examination of the family as a social institution; comparative analysis of kinship systems; and recent changes in American family structure. Also see: JUAD 3321  and SOCI 3321 
  
  • PSYC 3325 - Forensic Psychology


    3 hrs

    A study of the impact of psychological influences on the development of criminal behavior; criminal profiling to identify targets of investigation; utilization of profiling by the court and correctional systems Also see: JUAD 3325 
  
  • PSYC 3327 - Domestic Violence: Perspectives on Interpersonal Violence


    3 hrs

    Recognition, description, and understanding of interpersonal/domestic violence and examination of effective prevention and intervention measure. Also see: JUAD 3327  / SOCI 3327  
  
  • PSYC 3411 - Research Methods and Data Analysis


    4 hrs

    Laboratory course designed to introduce the ethics, types, and designs of research projects and to apply and extend knowledge of the methods of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting research data. Also see: POLS 3411  and SOCI 3411 
  
  • PSYC 4308 - Substance Abuse: Assessment and Treatment


    3 hrs

    Use and abuse of substances; sociocultural, historical, legal, and clinical issues related to drug use; theories and therapeutic approaches for treatment and prevention.
  
  • PSYC 4309 - Psychology of Death and Dying


    3 hrs

    American “death system” reflecting contemporary theories of death and dying.
  
  • PSYC 4310 - Social Psychology


    3 hrs

    Individual experience and behavior in social situations with an emphasis on experimental procedures for determining the nature of interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301  or consent of instructor. Also see: SOCI 4310 
  
  • PSYC 4311 - Abnormal Psychology


    3 hrs

    Symptoms and causes of major psychoses and neuroses together with an introduction to principles of psychotherapy. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301  and PSYC 2301 , or consent of instructor. Also see: JUAD 4311 
  
  • PSYC 4312 - Psychology of Parenting


    3 hrs

    A study of different methods of parenting, including communication skills, problem solving, discipline, child development; theory as well as role play.
  
  • PSYC 4313 - Cognitive Psychology


    3 hrs

    An examination of how people perceive, remember, think about their world.
  
  • PSYC 4318 - Introduction to Counseling


    3 hrs

    Major theories of counseling: emphasis on the development of basic therapeutic skills. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301  and PSYC 2301 , or consent of instructor
 

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