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Psychology PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 , OR PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR ALL 3000- AND 4000- LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY COURSES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PSYC 3041 and PSYC 3035 , FOR WHICH ONLY PSYC 1010 IS REQUIRED. ADDITIONAL PREREQUISITES ARE NOTED IN APPROPRIATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS.
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PSYC 3045 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology An introduction to the theories, methods, findings and applications of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Topics include the principles and techniques of selection of personnel, the application of psychological principles to the training of organization members work attitudes and motivation, various theoretical approaches to leadership, organizational communication, and organizational structure and design. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 or permission of the instructor and department head. (3)
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PSYC 3050 - Physiological Psychology NSCI 3050 This is a basic introductory course in the field of neuroscience. It examines the biological basis of behaviors such as aggression, reproduction, sleep, dreaming, and mental disorders. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 or permission of the instructor and and department head. BIOL 1030 or BIOL 1230 are recommended but not required. (3)
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PSYC 3080 - Abnormal Psychology Classifications from DSM-V will form the foundation for viewing the dynamics of behavior and the diagnostic basis for psychopathology. Primarily a systematic, descriptive, and theoretical approach that discusses etiology and pathophysiologic processes when they are known. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 or permission of the instructor and department head. (3, Fa)
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PSYC 3100 - Psychology of Learning A survey of the major theories and empirical research. Topics include principles of classical and operant conditioning, reinforcement, motivation, and forgetting. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 or permission of the instructor and department head. (3)
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PSYC 3110 - Psychotherapies A comprehensive examination of the major forms of psychotherapy and the different views of psychopathology. The focus will be on personal growth and improvement, as well as on the correction of individual problems. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , PSYC 2512 , and PSYC 3080 or permission of the instructor and the department head. (3, Sp)
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PSYC 3120 - Tests and Measurements Survey of the methodology of assessment, test design and construction, test administration and scoring, achievement and intelligence testing, personality observations and inventories, and issues in ethics and applications of testing. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 or permission of the instructor and the department head. (3)
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PSYC 3200L - Psychology Laboratory A research course designed to give students direct experience in conducting experimental laboratory research. Students will participate in the design and implementation of experiments, both as experimenters and experimental subjects, and provide oral and written research reports. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 or permission of the instructor and the department head. (1)
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PSYC 4000S - Seminar Content varies according to current developments in field of psychology and student needs. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 or permission of the instructor and the department head. (3)
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PSYC 4010 - Theories of Personality A survey of the major personality theories and their authors, as well as their systematic approaches to developing their theories. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 or permission of the instructor and the department head. (3)
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PSYC 4011 - Independent Study Intensive individual readings on topic agreed upon by student and the instructor. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 and permission of the instructor and and the department head. (1)
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PSYC 4012 - Independent Study Intensive individual readings on topic agreed upon by student and the instructor. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 and permission of the instructor and the department head. (2)
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PSYC 4013 - Independent Study Intensive individual readings on topic agreed upon by student and the instructor. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 and permission of the instructor and the department head. (3)
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PSYC 4020 - Cognitive Neuroscience NSCI 4020 Explores the neurobiological mechanisms that underlie cognition by understanding the brain. The primary objective is to introduce terminology and concepts that explain how cognitive function arises from interactions between groups of neurons. This course seeks to highlight the brain’s complexity and elegance, and its ability to create and coordinate all of a person’s thoughts, actions, memories, feelings, dreams, and aspirations. Prerequisite: PSYC 1010 . Recommended: PSYC 3050 /NSCI 3050 .(3)
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PSYC 4030 - Group Dynamics Designed to explore theory and research dealing with group processes. Emphasis is placed on the individual within the group and the application of theory and research to real world situations. Topics to be covered include group development and socialization, individual conformity and influence, individual performance in groups, decision making, and crowds and collective behavior. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 or permission of the instructor and the department head. (3)
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PSYC 4050 - Drugs and Behavior NSCI 4050 Introduces students to the basics of drug administration, absorption, metabolism, and excretion, as well as how drugs act at neuronal synapses to cause changes in neuronal function. The connection is then made from these neuronal functional changes to broader behavioral changes associated with various legal, illegal, and prescription psychoactive drugs. Also examines the use of antidepressants, antipsychotics, and other drug therapies for the treatment of psychopathologies. PSYC 3050 recommended before taking. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 or permission of the instructor and the department head. (3)
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PSYC 4060 - Cultural Psychology This course will provide an overview of the study and application of psychological principles across a variety of cultures. We believe that by studying psychological issues from a cross-cultural perspective, we will gain more understanding of and appreciation for human diversity. In turn, this increased cultural awareness will help us foster clearer and more meaningful lines of communication in whatever profession we may choose. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 or permission of the instructor and the department head. (3)
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PSYC 4070 - Psychology of Stereotyping and Prejudice A course exploring the roots and implications of stereotyping and prejudice. Students will investigate from primary and secondary sources such classic issues as the origins of prejudice and its ambiguous nature and more recent innovations such as investigation into tokenism and stereotype threat. Racism, sexism, heterosexism, and other forms of prejudice will be explored. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 or permission of the instructor and the department head. (3)
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PSYC 4085 - Disorders of the Brain NSCI 4085 An introduction to the study of clinical neuropsychology, an applied area of neuroscience. Survey of current neuropsychological knowledge as it pertains to normal brain anatomy, functioning, and pathological disorders. Specific emphasis placed on current scientific literature regarding the use of neuroimaging and neuropsychological methods for understanding network-based brain changes that occur in neurological disorders. PSYC 3050 recommended before taking. Prerequisite: PSYC 2512 (3)
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PSYC 4090 - Adolescent Psychology (EDUC 4090 ) Characteristics and attendant problems of adolescent growth and development. Relevant techniques in teaching and guidance based on modern research. Counts only toward Education and Elective Credit, but not toward the Psychology Major. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 or permission of the instructor and PSYC 3040 . (3, Sp)
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PSYC 4095 - Forensic Psychology Involves the application of psychological and clinical skills to legal, criminal justice, sociological, and political issues. Includes such concepts as “expert witness” testimony, the concept of “amicus curiae,” and the process of jury selection. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , PSYC 2512 , and PSYC 3080 or permission of the instructor and department head. (3)
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PSYC 4398 - Fieldwork Practicum I Supervised practice in the application of psychological techniques to clinical settings, counseling settings, and clinical administrative settings. Taught with the training staffs of cooperating institutions and agencies. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , PSYC 2512 , and PSYC 3080 , permission of instructor, and 3.0 grade point average in psychology. (3, FaSp)
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PSYC 4399 - Fieldwork Practicum II Supervised practice in the application of psychological techniques to clinical settings, counseling settings, and clinical administrative settings. Taught with the training staffs of cooperating institutions and agencies. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , PSYC 2512 , and PSYC 3080 , permission of instructor, and 3.0 grade point average in psychology. (3, FaSp)
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PSYC 4996 - Historical and Applied Perspectives in Psychology This course involves the critical analysis and exploration of major issues in psychology. The focus is the integration of knowledge and the process of disseminating knowledge. Topics vary according to the interests of the faculty and changes in the field. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , PSYC 2512 , and completion of the majority of major courses or permission of the instructor and department head. (3, FaSp)
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PSYC 4999 - Senior Comprehensives Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 , PSYC 2020 , and PSYC 2512 or permission of the instructor and department head. (0, FaSp)
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Public Administration |
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PADM 2050 - Introduction to Public Policy and Administration (PSCI 2050 ) This course is an introduction to the essential skills useful to public administrators and policy analysts seeking to work in an analytical or managerial position in the public or not-for profit-sectors. It is designed to familiarize students with the principles and contextual restraints that form the program environment of the contemporary public manager. It will cover the basic development, content, administration, and evaluation of public policy in the American political system. Prerequisite(s): None (3)
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PADM 3360 - Public Policy (PSCI 3360 ) Development and content of public policy in American political system, focusing on the national level but also considering state and local levels; processes linking citizen demands and government action and stressing ways in which minorities might cope with and alter policy to serve their interest. Prerequisite(s): None (3, Fa)
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PADM 3370 - Administrative Behavior Examines concepts of administrative behavior in public organizations, including decision-making, leadership, small group behavior, and analysis of social systems. Prerequisite(s): None (3, Sp)
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PADM 3500 - Public Personnel Administration Reviews basic properties, practices, and issues of public personnel administration including recruitment, management, motivation, and ethics in public service. Prerequisite: PADM 2050 (3, Sp)
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PADM 3510 - Public Financial Administration Emphasizes the budget process as related to programs conditioned by revenue estimates based upon taxes, assessments, and appropriations. Prerequisite: PADM 2050 (3, Sp)
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PADM 3520 - Program Planning and Evaluation Introduces the techniques of program planning and evaluation as a government process. Prerequisite: PADM 2050 (3, Fa)
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PADM 4530S - Public Administration Seminar Examines selected topics in public administration with an attempt to relate field experiences of students to principles of administration. Prerequisite: PADM 2050 (3, Sp)
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PADM 4901 - Independent Study Intensive individual readings on topic agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and chairperson. (1)
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PADM 4902 - Independent Study Intensive individual readings on topic agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and chairperson. (2)
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PADM 4903 - Independent Study Intensive individual readings on topic agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and chairperson. (3)
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PADM 4911 - Independent Research Research project on topic agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and chairperson. (1)
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PADM 4912 - Independent Research Research project on topic agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and chairperson. (2)
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PADM 4913 - Independent Research Research project on topic agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and chairperson. (3)
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PADM 4953 - Urban Administrative Internship Placement with an elected official, public agency, or “quasi-public” sector related agency under field supervisor. Student prepares written analysis of his/her experience in relation to theoretical concepts studied in courses. Student reports to field supervisor rather than have classes, assignments, and examinations; the formal class meeting is a conference period with the instructor at one or two week intervals as scheduled. Graded on Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: written permission of instructor and department head. (3 for 10 hrs/week field assignment / 6 for 20 hrs/week field assignment)
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PADM 4956 - Urban Administrative Internship Placement with an elected official, public agency, or “quasi-public” sector related agency under field supervisor. Student prepares written analysis of his/her experience in relation to theoretical concepts studied in courses. Student reports to field supervisor rather than have classes, assignments, and examinations; the formal class meeting is a conference period with the instructor at one or two week intervals as scheduled. Graded on Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: written permission of instructor and department head. (3 for 10 hrs/week field assignment / 6 for 20 hrs/week field assignment)
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PHLT 1001 - Introduction to Public Health This course takes a multidisciplinary “population health” approach using an ecological perspective. Determinants of health including environmental, behavioral, biological, and socio-economic factors as well as access, quality and cost of medical care are central to the course. It emphasizes the historical and current roles of public health and introduces students to basic epidemiological concepts of rates, causation and public health surveillance. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior)
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PHLT 1002 - Nutrition and Health This course will examine issues associated with nutrition and health, such as food security, food environments, and how the media and marketing influences food choices. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior)
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PHLT 2001 - Behavioral Theories in Public Health Students are introduced to the use of interpersonal and intrapersonal theories to inform the development of theoretically sound public health interventions. Prerequisites: PHLT 1001 , PHLT 1002 . (3)
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PHLT 2002 - Health Promotion Program Planning & Evaluation This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of health promotion planning, implementation, and evaluation. Prerequisites: PHLT 1001 , PHLT 1002 . (3)
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PHLT 2004 - Introduction to Environmental Health Basic concepts of environmental health and emerging issues associated with environmental threats to human health. Prerequisites: PHLT 1001 , PHLT 1002 . (3)
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PHLT 3001 - Introduction to Epidemiology This course offers a basic overview of concepts and methods used in identifying the frequency, distribution, and determinants of health. Prerequisites: PHLT 1001 , PHLT 1002 . (3)
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PHLT 3004 - Research Methods This course will expose students with an introduction to skill related to the research process, including research design, data collection methods and procedures, scientific writing, and oral presentation of research findings. Prerequisites: PHLT 2001 PHLT 2002 PHLT 3001 (3)
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PHLT 4002 - Introduction to Global Health A basic course exploring determinants of global health, global health polices, and health outcomes of global health interventions. Prerequisites: PHLT 2002 , PHLT 3001 or permission of instructor. (3)
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PHLT 4003 - Senior Seminar Case Studies This seminar type course will expose students to various aspects of the practice of public health and public health current issues. This course will introduce a number of central concepts and explore key and controversial issues related to public health using case studies. Topics covered include the nature of public health ethics, the concepts of disease and prevention, risk and precaution, health inequalities and justice, screening, vaccination and disease control. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. (3)
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PHLT 4004 - Senior Internship Public Health Sciences majors must complete a 400 hour internship working in a public health setting to include a community health center, school, government, community-based organization, research facility or worksite. The internship includes a minimum of 400 working hours. 4004 will only be offered in the academic year (Fa, Sp). Requires completion of weekly activity logs, final internship report, and oral presentation. Graded on Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisites: Completion of all Public Health Sciences 36 degree credit hours or permission of the chair, 2.0 or above grade point average, and passing of senior comprehensive examination. (9)
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PHLT 4004A - Senior Internship Public Health Sciences majors must complete a 400 hour internship working in a public health setting to include a community health center, school, government, community-based organization, research facility or worksite. The internship requires completing 270 working hours. May be offered anytime in the calendar year (Fa, Sp, Su). Requires completion of weekly activity logs, final internship report, and oral presentation. Graded on Pass/Fail basis. Pre-Requisites: Completion of all Public Health Sciences 36 degree credit hours or permission of the chair, 2.0 or above grade point average, and passing of senior comprehensive examination. (6)
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PHLT 4004B - Senior Internship Public Health Sciences majors must complete a 400 hour internship working in a public health setting to include a community health center, school, government, community-based organization, research facility or worksite. The internship requires a minimum of 135 working hours. May be offered anytime in the calendar year (Fa, Sp, Su). Requires completion of weekly activity logs, final internship report, and oral presentation. Graded on Pass/Fail basis. Pre-Requisites: Completion of all Public Health Sciences 36 degree credit hours or permission of the chair, 2.0 or above grade point average, and passing of senior comprehensive examination. (3)
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PHLT 4999 - Senior Comprehensive Exam All public health majors will need to successfully pass a comprehensive examination before registering for their senior internship. The internship is an intensive interaction with an approved public health site that would allow students an opportunity to apply their public health knowledge, skills and abilities. Prerequisites: Senior Standing (0)
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PHLT 5010 - Environmental Health and Toxicological Issues This course provides an introduction to environmental (physical, chemical, biological) determinants that influence human health and means of controlling these determinants on the national and international level. Students examine basic concepts of toxicology as they apply to the effects of environmental agents, e.g. chemicals, metals, on public health. Students focus on the application of these concepts in understanding and prevention of morbidity and mortality resulting from environmental exposures to toxic substances through a case study format. (3)
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PHLT 5020 - Epidemiologic Methods in Racial and Ethnic Disparities This course provides an overview of epidemiological principles and health issues related to race and health in modern U.S. society. Special emphasis is given to epidemiologic methods and perspectives in research studies examining race/ethnicity; demographic trends; mortality and life expectancy; and social, etiologic, biological, and genetic factors associated with health disparities by racial and ethnic group in the United States and in urban areas. (3)
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PHLT 5030 - Health Equity Principles and Practices Health equity is the goal of obtainment of health for all and fair distribution of resources. One must first understand how to identify and anticipate obstacles which contribute to health inequities, conduct evaluations of these obstacles, and determine best prevention and control methods for these obstacles. This course introduces the concepts and pragmatic principles of actions needed to strive for reducing inequities in health status. Specific processes and factors that play a role in achieving health equity are identified and discussed. Introduces skills needed to conduct health equity assessments. (3)
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PHLT 5040 - Applied Biostatistics Biostatistics is essential to ensuring that findings and practices in public health and biomedical sciences are supported by reliable evidence. This course covers the basic tools for the collection, analysis, and presentation of data in all areas of public health. Central to these skills is assessing the impact of chance and variability on the interpretation of research findings and subsequent recommendations for public health practice and policy and secondary data analysis. Topics covered include: descriptive analytic methods, general principles of study design; hypothesis testing; measures of validity and reliability, review of methods for comparison of discrete and continuous data including ANOVA, t-test, correlation, and regression. The application of the statistical methods will be relevant to health disparities and health equities. This course is part of the core course requirement for the MPH. (3)
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PHLT 5050 - Public Health Policy Introduces students to the concepts and tools of health policy. Provides the opportunity to hear healthcare and health policy concerns from others and a chance to apply tools for policy analysis. Introduces skills necessary to be an effective policy analyst/policy advocate. Lectures illustrate policy issues with examples from many fields of health services ranging from medical care, to current public health issues including the Affordable Care Act and population health, as well as health service delivery improvement efforts with focus on policy issues and concerns in underserved and urban populations. (3)
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PHLT 5060 - Determinants of Health Equity This course introduces students to the biological, economic, environmental, and social determinants of health and measurement and evaluation of issues associated with these determinants and health outcomes. Topics that will be covered include development of the outcomes framework, outcome measures, and risk adjustment of health outcomes, technical and practical issues with measurement and estimation, and empirical examples of healthcare outcomes research. Outcome and quality measures that will be covered include generic and condition-specific health status measures, satisfaction, patient trust, and patient adherence. (3)
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PHLT 5500 - Current Issues in Health Equities Core Seminar This is a seminar course for students in the Health Equities concentration. The seminar is a venue for students to discuss current health equity issues in a supportive environment of peers, faculty, and health equity guest speakers. (1)
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PHLT 5510 - Community Based Research Introduces students to the range of community based research models, including community-based participatory research (CBPR), community engaged research (CEnR), with a focus on working with underserved and urban population. Students will work with other disciplines and areas through inter-professional interactions to address health equity topics. Offers knowledge of and skills that emphasize the importance of community inclusion and partnership for public health research. (2)
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PHLT 5520 - Health Literacy and Cultural Communication This course will help students appreciate the literacy demand challenges presented in common print-based, web-based, mass media, and face to face communication during health encounters and approaches to their improvement. Introduces the broad areas of literacy and health literacy. Discusses approaches to the assessment of key health literacy skills linked to behavioral and health outcomes. Prepares students to create and evaluate print-based health education materials that are tailored for reading level and cultural awareness. Introduces frameworks suitable for literacy assessment of web-based health information and oral literacy demand of medical encounters. (3)
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PHLT 5530 - Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Introduces students to practical skills needed for conducting qualitative and quantitative research and grant writing principles. Provides an overview of theoretical foundations of qualitative research and different methodologies for qualitative inquiry that enables students to develop, interpret, and evaluate three common qualitative data collection methods: in-depth interviews, focus groups, and observation. Emphasizes understanding the basic principles and techniques critical for conduct, including question formation, tool design, sampling, data generation, ethics, and quality. (3)
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PHLT 5700 - Advanced Methods for Planning and Implementing and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs/ [Intervention Mapping] This course integrates and extends the knowledge of behavioral science theory into planning models for health promotion programs for underserved and urban populations that include conducting a needs assessment, determination of priorities, setting goals, stating objectives, designing interventions, and developing an implementation plan. The teaching methods emphasize group process skills through modeling and guided practice applied to the planning process. Students work on health problems of their choice. Student evaluations include a guided written health promotion project plan and participation in class and group assignments. Prerequisite (s): 3 semester hours in public health or permission of instructor. (3)
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PHLT 5710 - Computer Applications [SPSS, STATA and GIS] The purpose of this course is to teach two statistical computing applications and a geographical and spatial analytic application: Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences (SPSS), STATA, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are the three computing and graphic application software taught in this course. For SPSS and STATA, this course covers the basic and intermediate applications of both statistical programming applications. Students will learn how to apply these software for data management and analysis. Students will apply the knowledge and skills acquired to the generation of statistical reports using statistical methods ranging from descriptive statistics through analysis of variance (ANOVA). For GIS, the course will cover applications of GIS software, such as ArcGIS, to create datasets, generate maps and conduct spatial analysis. Prerequisite (s): PHLT 5040 or permission of instructor. (3)
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PHLT 5720 - Collaborative Leadership This course focuses on applying and evaluating leadership theories, concepts, and emerging perspectives; analyzing personal, professional, organizational, and system leadership dynamics in a rapidly changing and complex world; and discerning the implications of leadership decisions on public health and healthcare policies particularly when addressing issues with underserved populations. Prerequisite (s): 3 semester hours in public health or permission of instructor. (3)
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PHLT 5731 - Independent Study This course will provide an opportunity for a student to work with a faculty member on a public health area of study which is not currently covered in an existing course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (1)
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PHLT 5732 - Independent Study This course will provide an opportunity for a student to work with a faculty member on a public health area of study which is not currently covered in an existing course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2)
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PHLT 5733 - Independent Study This course will provide an opportunity for a student to work with a faculty member on a public health area of study which is not currently covered in an existing course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (3)
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PHLT 5740 - Political Economy of Social Inequalities and its Consequences for Health and Quality of Life Focuses on the economic, financial, political, environmental, and social causes of health inequalities, on a local, national and global level, and their consequences on health and quality of life. Emphasizes the analysis of public policies that have been developed by national and international agencies and how they have impacted the growth of inequalities. Prerequisite (s): PHLT 5060 or permission of instructor. (3)
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PHLT 5750 - Implementation of Research and Practice This course combines didactic methods and group activities to explore the concept of implementation science as it pertains to public health research and practice. Provides an overview of the concepts, tools, and methods used to advance implementation research and practice. Presents key principles of implementation science from a multidisciplinary perspective and provides practical applications of those principles in both practice and research-based settings. Prerequisite (s): PHLT 5530 or permission of instructor. (3)
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PHLT 5760 - Ethnicity, Race, Class & Gender: A Multicultural Public Health Perspective This seminar-style course explores contemporary perspectives on ethnicity, race, social class and gender, specifically how these social identities are portrayed in the public health literature, particularly in the health disparities and health equity domain. Students are expected to demonstrate in an oral presentation and in two take-home examinations, how concepts learned in class may be used to understand, review, and critique public health research conducted in the United States and in a global context. Prerequisite (s): PHLT 5060 and PHLT 5530 . (3)
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PHLT 5770 - Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Prevention This course provides an overview of evidence based approaches and concepts related to prevention strategies for chronic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, stroke, and cancers. The issues and concerns associated with preventing these diseases in underserved and urban populations will also be discussed. Prerequisite (s): PHLT 5020 or permission of instructor. (3)
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PHLT 5780 - Infectious Disease Epidemiology This course introduces epidemiologic aspects of infectious diseases and provides information regarding prevention and control of these diseases. At the end of the course, students have an understanding of the epidemiologic aspects of infectious diseases including incidence, distribution, and pattern of disease occurrence as well as different modes of transmission and associated risk factors. They should understand the importance of surveillance systems in detecting epidemics, the application of epidemiological methods to determine the risk and associated factors, and the significance of prevention and control programs for infectious diseases. Students gain knowledge and skills in carrying out epidemic investigations through a series of case study assignments. Prerequisite (s): PHLT 5020 or permission of instructor. (3)
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PHLT 5999 - Graduate Practicum and Capstone Internship with required culminating experience Capstone Project or Thesis. Prerequisite(s): 12 semester hours in public health or permission of instructor. (9)
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Reading |
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RDNG 0992 - Reading and Study Skills This course is designed to provide a review of basic skills, reading and vocabulary strategies and study skills necessary for success in college. It focuses on literal and inferential comprehension, critical analysis and evaluation of college level text and fluency strategies. Instruction consists of lectures, exercises, discussions and activities, such as reading challenging and complex texts, that enable students to become effective readers and to meet the demands of college reading. (3 non-degree credit hours, FaSpSu)
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RDNG 0992i - Intensive Developl Reading This course is designed to strengthen the reading ability and study skills of students with critical needs. Emphasis is placed on basic reading skills, reading strategies, word attack skills, vocabulary development and study skills, with one extra hour of extensive skills development. (4 non-degree credit hours, FaSpSu)
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SMKT 2020 - Introduction to Graphic Design (ART 2020 ) An introduction to visual communication graphics and design with an emphasis on printed materials. Illustrative graphics, symbol/logo design, typography, layout principles systems, camera-ready art and the use of computer technology are part of this course. Prerequisite(s): None (3, FaSp)
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SMKT 2050 - Principles of Marketing Nature and scope of modern marketing management; outlines the areas in which decisions are made in developing and implementing price, distribution, product, and promotion strategies. Prerequisite(s): None (3, FaSpSu)
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SMKT 3060 - Marketing Strategy Marketing problems analyzed and decisions reached, emphasizing the management point of view. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050 and ACCT 1010 or permission of chairperson. (3, Fa)
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SMKT 3090 - Customer Relationship Management (MGMT 3090 ) The course will help students identify actions that businesses use to categorize and address customers effectively through the use of information and technology. This will also help students learn the benefits of knowing customers more intimately and show them how information can be used to increase revenues, satisfaction, and profitability. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050 (3, Sp)
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SMKT 3350 - Marketing Research Analysis of marketing problems and basic research designs. Included topics: basic data collection methods; formulation of problems; sources of information; composition of data collection forms; design of samples; tabulation of data; analysis of data; preparation of reports. Actual problems and cases are utilized. Application of marketing research is related to product, place, price, promotion, other areas of marketing. Computer programs may be utilized to solve some problems. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050 , ECON 2070 , or permission of the chairperson. (3, Sp)
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SMKT 3500 - Personal Selling This course will focus on personal selling presentations and relationship development. Students will examine consultative selling techniques and relationship management strategy in order to add value through selling. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050 (3, Fa)
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SMKT 3530 - Sales Force Management (MGMT 3530 ) Organization, communications process, group influences, forecasting, recruiting, training, design, motivation, supervision, compensation, control of sales organizations. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050 (3, Fa)
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SMKT 3550 - Consumer Behavior Consumer attitudes, motivations, reactions in market, drawing on marketing, economics, psychology, sociology, theories. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050 (3, Sp)
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SMKT 3600 - Integrated Marketing Communications Emphasis is upon integrated promotional programs. The study of the advertiser, the agency, the media, and their functions as matched with consumer behavior. Advertising, public relations, personal selling, promotional packaging, along with many other sales stimulating methods and techniques are covered. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050 (3, Sp)
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SMKT 3700 - Multivariate Data Analysis This course will focus on advanced marketing research methods (multivariate data analysis techniques). Students will examine various multivariate techniques and apply them to managerial marketing situations and research questions. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050 , ECON 2070 , and ECON 2080 or [MATH 1020 (STAT 2010 ) and MATH 2040 (STAT 2020 )]. (3, Fa)
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SMKT 4000 - Sales and Marketing Seminar A survey of topics/issues of current interest in marketing. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission of the chairperson. (3, Sp)
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SMKT 4010S - Leadership Seminar (MGMT 4010S ) One of the key aspects of management is its focus on leadership. For centuries the concept of whether leaders are “born or made” has been a subject of debate. Students will be required to read between three to five current books on key management topics and they will be required to analyze the leadership concepts and impacts on the leader’s organization. Additionally, student will be required to read and analyze specific cases in leadership and to conduct a research term paper on a key topic in this area. Prerequisite(s): senior standing. (3, Sp)
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SMKT 4999 - Senior Comprehensives Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. (0, FaSp)
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Secondary Education |
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EDSC 4061T - Student Teaching (Middle School and Secondary Education Majors) This course includes: (a) Observation and participation in the classroom; (b) Full-time participation in instructional activities and other teaching assignments; and (c) Readings and experiences in classroom management and teaching techniques. Concurrent enrollment with Student Teaching Seminar. Prerequisite(s): Admitted into TEP, Passed Praxis Specialty Area and must have taken Praxis PLT. (9, FaSp)
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EDSC 4150 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas At the completion of this course, the student will be able to support students’ reading of content area texts through the implementation of vocabulary and comprehension strategies. Text readability and text structure are also addressed. Prerequisite(s): Admitted into TEP (3, Sp)
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Sociology |
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SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology This course offers students the opportunity to develop their sociological imaginations through studying the patterns and regularities of social behavior, the structure and organization of society, social institutions, socialization, and social change. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior)
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SOCI 1011 - Global Social Change This course offers students the opportunity to develop a sociological understanding of what it means to live in a global society. Theories about global social and economic interconnections, including sociological theories of globalization, are used to examine how social structures, social institutions, and social change are experienced differently throughout the world. Special emphasis is placed on inequalities engendered by globalization and global social change, including unequal power relationships among social groups, social classes, and regions throughout the world. (3)
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SOCI 1015 - Popular Culture and Society This course examines the intersection of popular culture, society, and the individual. It provides students with the opportunity to gain a base, introductory sociological understanding of the role of popular culture in local settings, youth subcultures, American society, consumer culture, and the burgeoning globalization of popular culture, most notably through the rapid growth of technology and its enormous social impact. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior)
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SOCI 2010 - Social Problems This course examines societal and cultural conflicts and dilemmas through the use of the principles of sociology, most especially critical analysis. Topics generally include poverty and inequality, health and health care, issues confronting families, and social problems associated with government and economic change. The course emphasizes formulating plausible, compassionate, and just solutions to social problems. Prerequisite: Any 1000 level sociology course. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior)
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SOCI 2020 - Introduction to Criminology This course examines the nature, location, and impact of crime in the United States by exploring a broad range of issues related to criminology. Topics focused on within the course include the historical foundations of crime, the theoretical underpinnings of criminality, how we measure criminal acts, the development of criminal careers, the various typologies of offenders and victims and a critical analysis of public policies concerning crime control in society. Prerequisite: Any 1000 level sociology course. (3)
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SOCI 2040 - Sociology of Gender (WMST 2040 ) This introduction to the sociological study of gender addresses the social processes of learning gender identities, the role of gender identities in shaping society, and the relationship between gender and power. Topics include theoretical approaches to the study of gender, gender dynamics in various social institutions, and the intersection of gender with other social identities such as class, race, ethnicity, and sexuality. In addition, the course explores the variation in gender identities across social groups, time, place, and sexual identity. Prerequisite: Any 1000 level sociology course or WMST 1030 and instructor’s permission. (3)
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SOCI 2042 - Deviance This survey course explores the establishment and maintenance of deviant categories, the motivations behind deviant behavior, formal and informal means of identifying deviants, the effect of institutionalization upon the deviant, and how deviants attempt to avoid a label society places upon them. Prerequisite: Any 1000 level sociology course. (3)
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SOCI 2050 - Sociology of the Family This course is a detailed examination of the structure, process, and functioning of the family; it also identifies crises facing the family. Included are a study of cross-cultural variations in family relationships, marriage patterns and processes and family functions. Prerequisite: Any 1000 level sociology course. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior)
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SOCI 2060 - Race and Ethnic Relations (AADS 2060 ) This course is concerned with examining issues, problems, and research findings on race, ethnic, and minority group relations. Emphasis is on U.S. Black-White relations, American ethnic groups, religious conflict, and racial and ethnic group contacts in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Prerequisite: Any 1000 level sociology course. (3, EXPLORATIONS/African American Heritage & Legacies)
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