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PSYC - 8961 Internship in School Psychology II (3)
Full-time placement in a school setting under the direct supervision of a school psychologist. Taken after completion of the M.A. in Psychology. Enrollment only after acceptance by an approved internship site. Equivalent to PSYC-921.
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PSYC - 8965 Practicum in School Psychology (4)
Practice in a school setting. Participation in direct and indirect interventions, including psychometric, curriculum-based and functional behavioral assessment, related intervention, counseling, and consultation. Direct experience with organization and operation of the schools.
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PSYC - 8999 Directed Scholarship: Masters in Psychology (1-2)
Under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, students register for this course to maintain active enrollment in their graduate program while completing requirements for their degree and must have received a grade of “CR” in a designated capstone course. NOTE: This course is variable (1-2) in credit hours, repeatable (not replaceable), and is P/NC option. Equivalent to PSYC-898.
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PADM - 2100 Introduction to Public Administration (3)
Examines theories, history, and current issues of administration in government. Equivalent to PADM-301.
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PADM - 4100 Public Policy Analysis (3)
Introduces students to conceptual models for understanding government policy-making and implementation. Provides information about various governmental policies. Equivalent to PADM-435. Prerequisite: take PADM-2100 .
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PADM - 4200 Planning Theory (3)
Seminar discussion of the various practical, theoretical, and ethical problems and issues now facing the design professions. Includes demands for greater concern for “user behavior” and “user needs,” collaboration between design professionals and behavioral scientists, and control of behavior through design. Equivalent to PADM-430. Prerequisite: take PADM-2100 .
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PADM - 4300 Public Personnel Administration (3)
Studies and evaluates principles, practices, and problems of personnel administration in government. Equivalent to PADM-420. Prerequisite: take PADM-2100 .
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PADM - 4400 Introduction to Urban Planning (3)
Provides an introduction to urban planning, a history of its efforts, and a review of the elements in professional practice today. Equivalent to PADM-450. Prerequisite: take PADM-2100 .
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PADM - 4450 Local Government Planning (3)
Study and analysis of current methods, techniques, and practices of land use oriented urban planning. Emphasizes current land use control in urban planning, including zoning, subdivision control, site planning, transportation planning, and the general plan. Covers population, economic, and land use studies, quantitative methods, and social services planning. Equivalent to PADM-455. Prerequisite: take PADM-2100 .
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PADM - 4500 Public Finance and Budgeting (3)
Surveys the structure, processes, politics, economics, and operational public administrative aspects of government revenue and expenditure policy. Provides students with an introduction and overview of public budgeting processes and problems emphasizing the role of the public administrators and other government officials in deciding and resolving issues of revenue and expenditure policy. Equivalent to PADM-460.
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PADM - 4800 Independent Study (3)
Independent study is intended to provide better students an opportunity to study a topic of their choice in public administration under professional supervision. Only students prepared to devote considerable time and effort should undertake an independent study. Students contemplating an independent study should first choose a definite area for investigation within public administration and an instructor to sponsor the work. Equivalent to PADM-470.
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PADM - 4880 Internship (3)
Designed to combine individual career counseling and work outside of the classroom with institutional learning settings. Equivalent to PADM-480.
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PADM - 5000 Topics in Public Administration (1-3)
Designed for public administration professionals and students desiring advanced study on selected topics in public administration, public policy, and related issues. Involves experts addressing topics of current interest in the field of public administration/public management, planning, and public policy with emphasis on current and emerging topics, issues, trends, societal factors, and their analysis. Equivalent to PADM-550.
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PADM - 5100 Government and the Public (3)
Studies the communication and human relations problems between government and the people it serves. Emphasizes efforts to alleviate the problems. Equivalent to PADM-510.
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PADM - 5110 Economics of Urban Planning (3)
Analyzes various economic factors impinging on the planning process. Includes economics of urbanization, forces of supply and demand in urban lands, the building industry, the real estate market, cyclical fluctuations, rents and prices, problems of housing, urban redevelopment, real estate investment, economic notions of welfare, and counteraction of market failure in the supply of public goods. Equivalent to PADM-505.
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PADM - 5120 Urban Growth Management (3)
Investigates how communities control the rate, timing, location, and size of development. Includes review of a series of community growth management plans and regulations. Equivalent to PADM-520.
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PADM - 5130 Using Microcomputers in Planning (2)
Introduces the use of microcomputers in planning. Emphasizes the use of existing application programs and the microcomputer as a tool to assist planners and other local government officials with the performance of their duties. Covers word processing, database management, and spreadsheet analysis as related to planning. Equivalent to PADM-508.
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PADM - 5140 Suburban Policy Issues (3)
Studies the substance of federal, state, and regional public policies as they affect suburban communities. Includes techniques used by municipal officials to deal with these issues and other strictly local issues. Ordinarily, public and private sector experts participate. Equivalent to PADM-521.
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PADM - 5150 Environmental Land Use Planning (3)
Examines ecological design methods and land use control techniques for resolving the conflict between land development and environmental protection. Considers use control and preservation techniques for sensitive lands. Equivalent to PADM-536.
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PADM - 5160 Planning Methodology (3)
Reviews and explores the role of selected planning and evaluation methods in the overall planning process. Includes topics on goals and attitude surveys; assessing probability and utility; frameworks for land use; environmental, economic, and social impact of development plans; cost-benefit analysis; and the planning balance sheet. Equivalent to PADM-540.
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PADM - 5170 Regional Planning (3)
Broad coverage of regional planning, its basic concepts, techniques of analysis, and planning methods. Equivalent to PADM-545.
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PADM - 5200 Administrative Law (3)
Describes the processes, procedures, and legal limitations under which government agencies make, officials carry out, and courts review administrative orders, rules, and regulations. A significant part of the course is devoted to the issue of government officials’ liability. Equivalent to PADM-560.
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PADM - 5300 Public Safety Administration (3)
Studies the administration of public safety departments, especially police departments. Includes topics on organization structure, personnel, communication, community relations, and relations among police and fire services. Equivalent to PADM-580.
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PADM - 5320 Law Enforcement and the Constitution (3)
Examines the requirements and limitations imposed upon the law enforcement process by the Constitution. Emphasizes the U.S. Supreme Court’s interpretations of the fourth, fifth, sixth, and fourteenth amendments. Equivalent to PADM-584.
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PADM - 5870 Workshops on Zoning and Planning (1)
Designed for citizen planners and professional zoning administrators to provide introduction to key concepts and to develop basic skills. Includes special topics on zoning and planning. Equivalent to PADM-500.
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PADM - 5880 Practicum in Urban Planning (3)
An experiment in concentrated planning education for advanced students in planning. A workshop-based, problem-solving experience designed to consist of supervised field research and development projects on behalf of community groups who have requested specific technical assistance. Provides enhanced professional education through the clinical application of professional planning skills. Equivalent to PADM-585.
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PADM - 6700 Data Analysis for Public and Non-Profit Administration (3)
This course focuses on the collection and analysis of primary and secondary data. Topics covered include measurement, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and inferential statistics areas including hypothesis testing, contingency tables, and various forms of regression analysis. The course emphasizes the use of data analysis in public sector environments, particularly policy and program analysis. Prerequisite: PADM-7100
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PADM - 7100 Political and Legal Frameworks for Public Administration (3)
Covers the basic features and contexts of public administration, primarily for MPA students. It provides a brief but comprehensive overview of American public administration and the political, legal, and economic contexts within which it operates. The course focuses upon American government and politics, the American legal system, the policy process, and public administration. Prerequisites: none.
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PADM - 7200 Economic Analysis in Public Administration (3)
Presents the economic concepts, relationships, and methods of analysis that are relevant for public sector management decisions and policy analysis. Focuses on basic concepts and principles such as demand, production, cost, pricing, and cost-benefit analysis. Demonstrates the importance and usefulness of economic analysis in public sector decision-making. Equivalent to PADM-802. Prerequisites: take PADM-7100 and MGMT-6700 .
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PADM - 7300 Seminar in Public Human Resource Administration (3)
Evaluates the principles, practices, and problems of human resource administration in government. Focuses on the perspectives of human resource management, equal employment opportunity, analyzing and staffing jobs, compensation, training and development, and employee and labor relations. Equivalent to PADM-810. Prerequisite: take PADM-7100 .
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PADM - 7400 Public Organization Theory and Behavior (3)
Examines theories and research seeking to explain public organizations and the behavior of people within them, primarily for MPA students. Engages students on both basic theories in these areas and also on the distinctive features of theories on public organizations and their participants. Addresses questions having to do with how people and resources are arrayed and react in the public sector. Prerequisite: take PADM-7100 .
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PADM - 7500 Seminar in Public Budgeting (3)
Examines advanced questions about budgeting in government, including various revenues, expenditure, and debt. Emphasizes development of knowledge and skills necessary to prepare and defend a sound financial plan in the public sector, including understanding of essential concepts and rules of government accounting and the use of computer spreadsheets to analyze and present financial data. Also includes application of economic theories to government budget decisions. Equivalent to PADM-812. Prerequisite: take PADM 7100
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PADM - 7600 Seminar in Research Methods (3)
Introduces students to a variety of standard research methods. Students will develop research instruments, collect and analyze data. Includes application and interpretation of statistics. Equivalent to PADM-852. Prerequisites: take PADM-7100
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PADM - 8000 Advanced Topics in Public Administration (1-3)
Investigates in-depth and at an advanced level a topic of substantial contemporary interest and relevance to the profession of public administration. Equivalent to PADM-860. Prerequisite: take PADM-7100 .
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PADM - 8100 Seminar in Urban Government (3)
Examines advanced questions about the functioning of urban governments in America. Equivalent to PADM-820. Prerequisite: take PADM-7100 .
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PADM - 8200 Ethics for Public Administration (3)
Examines normative issues as they relate to American public administration. Equivalent to POLS-863. Prerequisite: take PADM-7100 .
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PADM - 8300 Public Finance (3)
This course covers public finance from the perspective of public administration. From a theoretical perspective, it focuses on the economic situations of public organizations relative to citizens. From a practical perspective, it focuses on public financial processes of public organizations such as accounting and purchasing. Prerequisite: PADM-7200 .
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PADM - 8400 Seminar in Public and Strategic Planning (3)
Deals with a series of case study problems reflecting contemporary planning issues. Uses a multidisciplinary approach to case study analysis. Emphasizes energy, environmental, social, and economic planning. Equivalent to PADM-851. Prerequisite: take PADM-7100 .
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PADM - 8500 Seminar in Public Policy (3)
Examines advanced questions about the development of public policy. Equivalent to PADM-840. Prerequisite: take PADM 7100 .
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PADM - 8550 The Dynamic of the Public Policy Process (3)
An analysis of the policy formulation process, using current issues in federal, state, and local government to illustrate the dynamic nature of the process and factors influencing decision-makers. Equivalent to PADM-814. Prerequisite: take PADM-2100 or PADM-7100 .
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PADM - 8800 Independent Study (3)
Independent study is intended to provide better students an opportunity to study a topic of their choice in public administration under professional supervision. Only students prepared to devote considerable time and effort should undertake an independent study. Students contemplating an independent study should first choose a definite area for investigation within public administration and an instructor to sponsor the work. Equivalent to PADM-870.
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PADM - 8880 Internship (3)
Designed to combine individual career counseling and work outside of the classroom in combination with institutional learning settings. Equivalent to PADM-880.
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PADM - 8890 Graduate Thesis/Project (3)
Provides an opportunity for intensive study of a problem chosen by the student. A candidate who is approved for the thesis option will be required to defend the thesis orally. The thesis option is limited to outstanding students who have been recommended by a minimum of two faculty in the College of Business and Public Administration and approved by the dean. Equivalent to PADM-890.
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PADM - 8900 Problems in Applied Public Management (3)
A capstone course designed to draw upon all the knowledge and skills acquired in the curriculum. Students will complete (1) major case studies in the format of management consultants’ reports analyzing problems and developing solutions for actual or hypothetical organizations, and (2) a research paper. Equivalent to PADM-865.
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PADM - 8980 Master’s Research Practicum (3)
A demonstration of the ability to apply advanced management knowledge and skills through the accomplishment of a substantial project, task, or set of tasks in an administrative agency. The master’s research practicum consists of two distinct parts. Requires both performance of the task(s) and completion of a major written report thereon, approved by three faculty members. A final course option for the MPA program. Equivalent to PADM-867. Prerequisite: take PADM-8500 .
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PADM - 8990 Master’s Research Paper (3)
For public administration students who are working on their research projects. Advanced standing as an MPA student required for registration. Equivalent to PADM-855.
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PADM - 8999 Continuing Registration for MPA (1-3)
Under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, students register for this course to maintain active enrollment in their graduate program while completing requirements for their degree and must have received a grade of “CR” in the designated capstone course PADM - 8990 Master’s Research Paper (3) or PADM - 8900 Problems in Applied Public Management (3) . Note: This course is variable (1-3) in credit hours, repeatable (not replaceable) and is a P/NC option. Prerequisites: Graduate Degree Candidacy, instructor permissions, and CR option being awarded in PADM-8990 or PADM-8900 .
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PSAF - 9001 Special Topics in Public Safety (3)
Focused instruction on emerging topics and issues in the Public Safety concentration for the Interdisciplinary Leadership doctoral program. LEAD-9102
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PSAF - 9101 Budgeting and Planning in Public Safety (3)
Examines public safety fiscal and personnel planning. Often public sector finances and plans differ from the education, private, and business sectors. Some planning factors are driven by public safety accreditation standards. Others are driven by the unique staffing patterns in policing and corrections. This course will teach public safety professionals fiscal and personnel advanced planning methodologies pertinent to their field. LEAD-9102
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PSAF - 9102 Intergovernmental Relations (3)
Explores and identifies the relationships between government entities and public safety agencies (hierarchically and laterally). These relationships involve police, prosecutors, corrections officials, local governmental officials, school officials, and other public safety officials. This course covers the planning and cultivation of such collaborative, productive relationships. It examines ethical issues in conducting affairs with political and governmental entities in the public safety realm. Prerequisite courses: Take LEAD-9102 .
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PSAF - 9103 Emerging Trends I (3)
Examines and compares current and anticipated models and approaches for service delivery and goal attainment in the adult and juvenile justice systems, including organizational approaches, research and the evidence based regarding costs efficiency and effectiveness, and the role and utilization of technology. Prerequisite courses: Take LEAD-9102 .
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PSAF - 9104 Emerging Trends II: Public Safety (3)
Examines current and anticipated models and approaches for service delivery and goal attainment in the public safety sector (excluding the formal justice system), including organizational approaches, research and the evidence base regarding cost efficiency and effectiveness, and the role and utilization of technology. Prerequisite courses: Take LEAD-9102 .
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PSAF - 9105 Outreach and Collaboration (3)
Examines strategies for outreach and collaboration in the public safety sector. Explores strategies in which public safety organizations proactively and strategically connect and work with each other to address complex issues. Prerequisite courses: Take LEAD-9102 .
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PSAF - 9106 Specialized Operations in Public Safety (3)
Examines the design, operation, and management of specialized units in public safety (such as: narcotics task forces, SWAT teams, and anti-terrorism units), the deployment of these assets within the public arena, and ethical
issues and dilemmas regarding the development and implementation of such specialized operations. LEAD-9101
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PSAF - 9201 Social Action, Cultural Perspectives and Problem Solving (3)
Examines new developments in public safety problem solving (for example, Smart policing, and Intelligence-led policing, therapeutic jurisprudence, and restorative justice), as well as social action approaches utilized when citizens and/or geographical areas require specialized attention from public safety agencies. In addition, the course will explore different cultural perceptions of crime (primarily within the U.S.) as they relate to coordinated responses to crime problems. Prerequisite courses: Take LEAD-9102 .
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PSAF - 9202 Public Safety Research (3)
Examines specific research methods applicable to the public safety field, such as needs assessment, crime analysis, time series analysis and forecasting, quasi-experimental designs, community and victim surveys, and focus groups. Seminal, paradigm-changing research that has significantly influenced public safety policy and practice will be reviewed as will current research in the public safety arena. Prerequisite courses: Take LEAD-9101
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PSAF - 9203 Interpersonal Leadership (3)
Guides students through a personal assessment of leadership characteristics, utilizing different tools to measure the individual’s strengths and focus on self-enhancement to better assist in ethical decision making (for example, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and the Buckingham Strength Test). Students will develop personal leadership statements and leadership improvement action plans, and will participate in scenario-based learning exercises. Prerequisite courses: Take LEAD-9102 .
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PSAF - 9204 Ethical Organizational Leadership (3)
Merges organization and systems theory with leadership theory. Teaches students the development of ethical management practices within justice organizations, how to design effective ethics and leadership training, and how to produce more ethical behavior and decision making in the organization and in the community. Prerequisite courses: Take LEAD-9102 .
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RELS - 2100 Introduction to Religious Studies (3)
Provides an introductory interdisciplinary exploration of religions, their beliefs and practices, literary and cultural traditions, historical developments, and social-political impacts. Prerequisite: None.
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RELS - 2111 Philosophy of World Religion (3)
Investigates the philosophies of different forms of religion from across the world, including inquiry into origins and practices of different world religions, as well as comparative study of different world religions.
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RELS - 2112 Philosophy and Religion (3)
Provides a philosophical exploration of key religious concepts, values, and problems, including the existence and nature of God, the nature of divine/human relationships, religious diversity, religious experience, good and evil, faith and reason, miracles, prayer, and afterlife.
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RELS - 2115 Religious Scriptures and Sacred Texts (3)
Examines the religious scriptures, texts, and literatures held sacred by world religions, with special attention to types of questions raised and answered, moral lessons taught, and suggested human relationships with the divine and ultimate reality of the universe. Prerequisite: None
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RELS - 3131 Religion in the United States (3)
Examines the role of religion in American culture, including differences between rural and urban society, the development of religious freedom, religious diversity, tolerance, secularism, and other religious issues confronting American society. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Fully Online. Equivalent to: IAI: H5905 Religion in American Society Prerequisite: None. none
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RELS - 3465 Psychology of Spirituality (3)
Examines spiritual development from a psychological perspective, with a focus on intersections between Christian spirituality and other spiritual traditions. Topics include the psychology of faith development, contemplative spirituality, ancient beliefs about spiritual formation, and multicultural aspects of spiritual development. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face. Prerequisite: PSYC - 1101 Principles of Psychology (3) .
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RELS - 4100 Anthropology and Sociology of Religion (3)
Applies classical social theory to studying religious beliefs and practices in contemporary societies, with emphasis on applying conceptual tools framed in classical theory to understand social processes that structure religious identities and institutions.
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RELS - 4101 Liberation Theology in Latin America (3)
Examines Liberation Theology in Latin America from its emergence in the 1960s to the present, through an interdisciplinary approach that explores its theological, political, sociocultural, and economic aspects. Prerequisite: None
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RELS - 4111 Comparative Study of Science and Religion (3)
Applies scholarly tools to the comparative study of science and religion: their similarities and differences, points of conflict and tension, and the roles both play in shaping our personal beliefs and cultural practices. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online during fall semester. Prerequisites: At least one previous course in religious studies.
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RELS - 4254 Studies in Chinese Thought (3)
Explores major Chinese philosophers and theologians and their writings, through translations of ancient, classical, modern, and contemporary writings, toward an understanding of figures and schools of Chinese thought including Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.
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RELS - 4330 Religions of the Middle East (3)
Examines religions of the Middle East in their historical, political, and philosophical contexts, with particular attention to Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and their major sects, schisms, similarities, differences, and developments. Prerequisite: RELS-2100 .
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RELS - 4500 Topics in Religious Studies (3)
Investigates religion through art, culture, history, literature, philosophy, or sociology, as specifically determined by the affiliated instructor teaching the course. Prerequistie: One previous course in Religious Studies.
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RELS - 4700 Independent Study (1-4)
Provides an opportunity for advanced independent study with an instructor affiliated with the Religious Studies Program, on topics in history, philosophy, or sociology of religion, as determined by the instructor and student. Restrictions: Student must receive instructor approval to enroll.
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SOSC - 2100 Survey of Social Science (3)
Offered as a correspondence course only. Examination of the organizing principles and methods of the basic social sciences. Equivalent to SOSC-311.
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SOSC - 3099 Junior Seminar in Social Sciences (3)
Introduces areas of substantive study necessary for majors to transition into a focused study of the disciplines of anthropology, history, political science and sociology. Employs a thematic approach to introduce students to the nature of inquiry, core disciplinary content areas, and research and writing skills necessary for successfully completing the major. Explores the potential career and educational paths for the major. Prerequisites: at least three lower-division ANTH, ANSO, HIST, POLS, SOC, or SOSC courses or permission of the instructor. Restricted to students in the Social Sciences BA program.
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SOSC - 3150 Approaches and Interconnections: Scientific Research and Knowledge Production (3)
Introduces the processes involved in knowledge production. Examines how different societies and cultures have used different sources of knowledge to address basic social questions. Special emphasis is placed on statistical inference and concrete applications of the scientific method to the natural and social sciences, the arts, and the humanities. Equivalent to SOSC-315.
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SOSC - 3200 Perspectives on Diversity (3)
Explores the differences and the similarities between diverse groups and individuals in our multicultural society. Examines issues of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability, and age. Equivalent to SOSC-320.
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SOSC - 3250 International Political Economy (3)
This course surveys the evolution of International Political Economy (IPE) in three distinct periods. The first period extends from the sixteenth century to Marx’s Capital. The second period follows IPE from the late 1800s to the 1920s, when the formal separation between politics and economics took place. Finally, the third period brings us to the contemporary systemic issues confronting our interdependent world. Equivalent to SOSC-325.
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SOSC - 4080 Social Sciences Special Topics (3)
Provides an opportunity for students to explore current topics of special interest in the social sciences. Course may be repeated with different topics.
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SOSC - 4101 Cultures of Labor in the Modern World (3)
A comparative, interdisciplinary perspective on the effect of Industrial and post-Industrial Era change on the everyday lives of working people in Latin America, Africa, Europe, and the United States. The impact of globalization on workers in the First and Third Worlds, the search for new visions and practices of citizenship, democracy, gender roles, and development will be assigned in light of labor history. Equivalent to SOSC-501.
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SOSC - 4110 Foundations of Social Science (3)
Provides a systematic and historical approach to the development of metatheoretical perspectives and major theories in the core social sciences, including geography, anthropology, sociology, and political science. Equivalent to SOSC-400. Prerequisites: Take 3 credits; from subject SOSC; at level 1000, 2000, or instructor permission.
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SOSC - 4200 Ethnographic Research Methods (3)
Imparts knowledge drawn from theoretical and applied social sciences to examine cross-cultural transactions, diversity, multiculturalism, and the problem of difference in a regional, national, and international context. It provides students with an opportunity to develop reflective and reflexive skills, thinking and writing skills that have theoretical and practical application. Equivalent to SOSC-5200, SOSC-500. Equivalent to ANTH-4610 . Prerequisite: take ANTH-2100 .
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SOSC - 4300 Global Political Transformation and Economic Integration (3)
Examines contemporary global issues, trends in the transformation processes and international relations in the context in the 21st century. Approaches the study of these processes and entities from an interdisciplinary and integrated perspective using economics, politics, socio-culture, and history. Special emphasis will be placed on issues related to class, gender, ethnicity, and power, causes of conflicts, as well as potential solutions to contemporary global crises. Equivalent to SOSC-430.
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SOSC - 4305 Urban Studies: Introduction to the City (3)
Appraisal and analysis of urban growth and dynamics in relation to government and politics, social and economic life, environmental issues, and the structure of the urban environment. An interdisciplinary approach to the study of American urban environments. Equivalent to SOSC-530.
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SOSC - 4400 Social Movements (3)
Examines the current debates in social movement theories through analysis of global and Unite States social movements. Considers various levels of movement organizing, including protests and mass demonstrations, community activism, and social movement industries. May include a fieldwork component, and offered in a lecture/online hybrid format. Prerequisites: SOSC 4500 or Instructor Permission.
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SOSC - 4410 Ethnicity, Culture, and Politics (3)
Explores the interrelations among ethnicity, culture, and politics in American political life. Examines these concepts in an effort to understand culture, society, race, ethnicity, and their relationship to politics and society. Equivalent to SOSC-541.
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SOSC - 4500 Research Methods in the Social Sciences (3)
Overview of methods that political scientists and sociologists employ to collect and analyze current data. Ethics in social research, formulating research questions, survey and experimental design, interviewing, sampling, direct observation, content analysis, evaluation research, and critiques of science methods. Equivalent to SOSC-450.
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SOSC - 4510 The Measure of Knowledge: Quantitative Research Methods (3)
Develops skills in research design for projects that integrate the different areas of knowledge. Special emphasis is placed in the formulation of public policy projects. It is an applied course, which investigates the variety of statistical models used in research: analysis of variance models, regression models, and qualitative models. Concentrate on the framing of statistical models to fit the types of analysis encountered in integrated social research. A second emphasis will focus upon the interpretation of statistical results deriving from tests of the various models. Equivalent to SOSC-451. Prerequisite: take SOSC-4500 or INST-3100 .
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SOSC - 4560 Computer Applications in Social Science Research (3)
Use of the computer for political and social analysis and research. Introduction to computing equipment and operating procedures, utilization of select programs, and general data processing applications for political and social research. Equivalent to SOSC-560. Prerequisite: take SOSC-4500 .
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SOSC - 4575 Women and Social Action (3)
A focus on ordinary women who are working collectively in myriad social settings to empower themselves and others. This media-based course explores barriers women face, goals and strategies for social change, and the rewards and challenges of social action. Equivalent to SOSC-575.
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SOSC - 4700 Independent Study (1-4)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in social sciences under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to SOSC-470.
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SOSC - 4800 Internship (1-4)
Designed to provide the social sciences student with supervised practical experiences in applied settings. Equivalent to SOSC-480.
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SOSC - 4900 Seminar: Values, Technology, and Social Change (3)
This senior seminar will allow students to apply their knowledge of the foundations of the social sciences to the analysis of an ever-changing social, economic, and political world; thereby integrating the four major sub-fields of the GSU Social Sciences program, i.e., society and culture, economics, politics, and history. Equivalent to SOSC-490.
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SOSC - 6410 Ethnicity, Culture, and Politics (3)
Explores the interrelations among ethnicity, culture, and politics in American political life. Examines these concepts in an effort to understand culture, society, race, ethnicity, and their relationship to politics and society. Equivalent to SOSC-541.
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SOCW - 2100 Introduction to Social Work (3)
Explores the historical development and foundations of the field of social welfare and the profession of social work. Analyzes professional concerns related to values, skills, knowledge, policies, programs, methods, practice, technology, and licensing. Equivalent to SOCW-320.
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SOCW - 3099 Diversity and Social Justice - Junior Seminar (3)
Prepares and explores critical thinking about definitions of social work, the defining features of the profession, its historical struggles and accomplishments, and its core values and examines content on social and economic justice globalization and the impact of these processes on clients, practitioners, and programs. Prerequisite: SOCW - 2100 Introduction to Social Work (3) or equivalent.
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SOCW - 3100 Social Welfare Policy I (3)
Provides beginning understanding of the scope of social welfare programs in the United States. Building on a liberal arts prospective, it draws from economics, philosophy, history, and political science to provide an understanding of the present-day United States “social welfare services” evolution through historical events in Europe and America that influenced policy formulation and delivery systems. Equivalent to SOCW-325. Prerequisites: Take SOCW 2100 and POLS 2100 (or equivalent) prior to enrollment.
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SOCW - 3101 Interprofessional Teamwork in the Health and Human Services (3)
Designed for the health or human services student interested in understanding the team model of service delivery. Examines teams and teamwork and provides opportunities to develop team practice and team analysis skills that are applied both in class, agency, and other organization situations. Field visits required. Students in any field will also acquire useful knowledge and skills. Equivalent to SOCW-565. Corequisite: enroll in prior to or concurrently SOCW-2100
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SOCW - 3102 Children and Families: Problems, Issues, and Services (3)
Examines the organization of child welfare programs and the existing set of social services designed to help the child and his/her family. Considers the effects of economic, social, and political developments upon past and present services. Explores future planning of services for children. Equivalent to SOCW-575. Corequisite: enroll in prior to or concurrently SOCW-2100
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SOCW - 3103 Aging: Policies, Problems, and Services (3)
Introduces present day aging in America. Covers issues that older people and their families face, and deals with issues that an aging society will raise for all of us. Explores policies and services affecting the elderly and their families, presently available, and those needed to fill the gap in service. Equivalent to SOCW-578. Prerequisite: SOCW-2100
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SOCW - 3200 Interviewing Skills (3)
Designed to provide the basic interviewing skills needed for effective practice with client systems of all sizes. Equivalent to SOCW-330. Prerequisite: SOCW-2100 or equivalent.
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SOCW - 3400 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (3)
First of a two-term course sequence that explores theories related to human behavior in interaction with the environment, within the context of a strengths and empowerment perspective. Emphasis on knowledge acquisition of the bio-psycho-social development of diverse individuals and families. Examines the effects of discrimination and oppression on human well-being. Equivalent to SOCW-340. Prerequisites: SOCW-2100 and SOCW-3100 .
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