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PS 135 - (S) State and Local Government 3 cr.
The structures, scope, processes, and politics of state and local governments are analyzed. Also considered: the constitutional position of state and local governments; the changing relationships among federal, state and local governments; and policy areas of interest to students in the class (educational policy, criminal justice policy, etc.).
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PS 212 - International Relations 3 cr.
This course examines the prominent tenets of international relations as an academic discipline. Secondly, students are provided with basic knowledge and tools for analyzing the international system as it unfolds today. A constant theme is bridging the gap between theory and practice of international relations.
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PS 213 - (D) Modern Africa 3 cr.
An introduction to the politics of major African states with emphasis on ethnic, racial, and religious tensions as well as the geopolitics of the region.
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PS 216 - (D,S) Women’s Rights and Status 3 cr.
This course examines public policies that impact the legal, political, economic, and social status of women in the U.S. A historical exploration of women’s rights will be the foundation for the examination of women’s rights and status today. The future prospects of women’s rights and status will also be discussed.
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PS 217 - Comparative Government 3 cr.
Political institutions of Germany, France, Britain, and selected Third World nations are analyzed with focus on elections, parties, interest groups and foreign policies.
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PS 218 - East European Politics 3 cr.
This course examines the history and politics of East Europe from Poland to the Balkans and from Germany to the Ukraine during the 20th century. Special attention is given to ethnic politics before and after the communist period and the economics of the new privatization and its problems.
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PS 219 - (S,D) Survey of Latin American Politics 3 cr.
An overview of the political cultures and political dynamics of Latin America. A series of representative nations is examined to provide a general overview of the region. Topics include historical figures and events, the processes of democratization and modernization, and issues in contemporary politics.
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PS 220 - (S,D) Ideologies 3 cr.
A study of the three major political ideologies that shaped the 20th century (communism, fascism, and liberalism) and of those that may shape the twenty-first: feminism, racism, egalitarianism, environmentalism, libertarianism, and communitarianism.
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PS 221 - Politics of Southeast Asia 3 cr.
Domestic politics of Southeast Asia and international politics affecting the region. The ASEAN nations (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Brunei) and Myanmar, the region’s only socialist country, along with the three communist states of Indochina: Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia are considered; spheres of influence and capitalism versus state socialism as a lever of economic development are also discussed.
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PS 222 - Politics in Russia 3 cr.
This course considers Russian politics and colonialism from the Revolution to contemporary economic efforts to move toward capitalism. The politics of the remnants of the Soviet empire are examined and Stalin and the Bolshevik experiment are also examined.
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PS 223 - Politics of Ireland 3 cr.
Ireland’s political history predates the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922 and this course examines the major events and important influences that led to the creation of the Irish polity and political structures as well as contemporary politics in the Republic of Ireland. The Irish Constitution, Irish parliamentary government, the political parties, and contemporary political issues are covered.
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PS 227 - (D,S) Women, Authority and Power 3 cr.
This course studies the historical and current paradox of women and U.S. public policy decision making. It examines the role of women in pressure politics, their integration into positions of political authority, and the future prospects for the political power and authority of women.
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PS 230 - (S) Environmental Laws and Regulations 3 cr.
Consideration of the variety of statutory laws legislated by Congress, as well as the variety of administrative rules and regulations promulgated by the executive branch. Policy areas include air pollution, water pollution, solid and toxic waste disposal, management of public lands, and the regulation of nuclear power. Course also includes a brief introduction to international cooperation and conflict.
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PS 231 - (S) Environmental Policy Process 3 cr.
The role of legislative, executive, and judicial institutions in shaping the content of environment policy. Discussion of the processes by which such policies are formulated and implemented, including consideration of the impact of federalism.
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PS 232 - Public Administration 3 cr.
A study of the structures, scope and processes of American public bureaucracies. The growth of the executive branches of governments, the role of public bureaucracies in our democratic government, and the experiences of American public bureaucrats are analyzed.
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PS 240 - (Q,W) Research Methods in Political Science 3 cr.
Consideration of both qualitative and quantitative research methods in the study of Political Science. Topics include: primary source material, legal research, analysis of aggregate data, analysis of survey data and use of focus groups. Special consideration is given to survey research and public opinion polling. Course also introduces principles of univariate, bivariate and multivariate statistical techniques.
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PS 280 - Pre-Law Internship 3 cr.
Permission of faculty advisor and department chair required for internship registration.
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PS 295 - (S,D) Contemporary Mexican Culture and Language 3 cr.
An intersession travel course to Guadalajara, Mexico, for 3 credits in the social sciences (political science), and cultural diversity credit. The course is team-taught by University of Scranton faculty from the Departments of World Languages and Cultures, and Political Science with assistance from Mexican faculty at UNIVA. (Taken in conjunction with SPAN 295 .)
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PS 296 - Irish Political Culture 3 cr.
Irish political culture is summarized as “all politics is local.” This course examines Irish political culture and contemporary issues through interactions with Deputies in the Irish Parliament, staff, officials in Government Departments, officials of the political parties, and community leaders. The location is Dublin with trips to other locations.
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PS 311 - Constitutional Law I 3 cr.
An examination, by means of case law, of the demands of liberty and the demands of democracy within the American Constitution. Topics include federalism, the separation and division of powers, social issues tied to industrialization and urbanization, commercial and property rights, and the rights of the poor and the oppressed as they arise in our legal framework.
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PS 312 - Constitutional Law II 3 cr.
An examination, by means of case law, of the demands of liberty and the demands of democracy within the American Constitution. Topics include federalism, the separation and division of powers, social issues tied to industrialization and urbanization, commercial and property rights, and the rights of the poor and the oppressed as they arise in our legal framework.
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PS 313 - (D) Classical Political Ideas 3 cr.
An examination of philosophical questions about politics (including the nature of law, morals, justice, and authority; and the role of ideas in political and social life) in classical texts from East and West, from Lao Tzu and Plato to the beginnings of modernity and Machiavelli.
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PS 314 - (D) Modern Political Ideas 3 cr.
An examination of philosophical questions and politics (including the nature of law, morals, justice, and authority; and the role of ideas in political and social life) in modern texts from East and West, from the beginnings of modernity with Machiavelli to Marx and Mao.
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PS 315 - Contemporary Political Thought 3 cr.
A study, based on primary materials, of the current state of the controversies in contemporary political thinking. A wide range of perspectives, from far left to far right, will be analyzed and critically examined. Minimally, the works of John Rawls, Robert Nozick, C.B. MacPherson, Isaiah Berlin, and Leo Strauss will be included.
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PS 316 - Jurisprudence 3 cr.
An examination of the differences between “the law” and “the laws”; the nature of legal systems; the nature and grounds of political, moral and legal obligations, and the controversy between the traditions of Natural Law and Positive Law.
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PS 317 - Parties, Elections, and Interest Groups 3 cr.
Discussion of the historical development and current status of political parties and interest groups in the United States. Emphasis on the functions performed by political parties in our system vs. their functions in other systems, such as parliamentary democracies. Emphasis also on factors shaping the creation, maintenance, and political power of organized interest groups.
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PS 318 - (W) U.S. Foreign Policy: Cold War and Aftermath 3 cr.
Examines and analyzes critically the content of American foreign policy in the Cold War and post–Cold War eras. Special emphasis on themes, goals and means of American foreign policy, particularly national security.
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PS 319 - (W) U.S. Foreign Policy Process 3 cr.
Examines the actual formulation and implementation of American foreign policy within the decision-making process. Analyzes what the process is, who the decision makers are, and internal and external variables of policy making in the U.S. Involves at least two in-depth American foreign policy case studies.
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PS 322 - Public Personnel 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: At least two of PS 130 , PS 131 , PS 135 , PS 231 , PS 232 or permission of instructor)
An examination of public personnel administration and management. Theories of organization, personnel management, civil service history, current issues in personnel administration and management are considered.
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PS 323 - (S,D) Central America 3 cr.
This course provides an overview of contemporary Central American politics. Special attention is given to the revolutionary upheavals in Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala. This course also explores current challenges to the region’s economic and political development such as crime, free trade and relations with the United States.
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PS 326 - Theories of Political Economy 3 cr.
An examination of the works of the great thinkers in the tradition of the political economy, and an extensive study of the historical evolution of theories of value, the creation of value and the increase of productive abilities.
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PS 327 - U.S. Congress 3 cr.
Reading and discussion of selected Federalist Papers in order to appreciate the founders’ views on human nature, the nature of government, democracy, and legislatures. An examination of the structure and function of the contemporary United States Congress, including the impact of political parties and interest groups on the business of Congress. Theories of representation are also considered.
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PS 328 - (D) Modern China 3 cr.
Study of modern Chinese politics in the 19th and 20th centuries. Problems of modernization, Westernization, and communism in the People’s Republic of China.
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PS 329 - The American Presidency 3 cr.
This course focuses on the American presidency – historical development, powers of the office, elections, models of the presidency and, to a lesser extent, the relations between the president and Congress, and the president and the Judiciary.
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PS 330 - Western Europe in World Affairs 3 cr.
This seminar provides an historical, political, and analytical foundation for understanding the profound political and economic changes facing Europeans today. This involves studying the two world wars, the formation of Cold-War alliances and security systems, the European integration movement, the foreign policies of major European states, and organization of post–Cold War Europe.
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PS 331 - (W) The European Union 3 cr.
(Enrollment only by permission from the professor.)
Provides an in-depth study of the European Union and its 25 member states in order to prepare students for an intercollegiate simulation of the EU, which is held in Washington, D.C., each December. Students examine the EU’s theoretical and historical foundations, its institutions and policy procedures, and the ongoing challenges for European integration.
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PS 332 - (D) Modern Japan 3 cr.
This course examines the history and politics of Japan; the period of the shoguns; the reforms of the modernizing Meiji era at the end of the 19th century; the Japanese effort to conquer Asia; the postwar political structure; the question, “Is Japan a democracy?”; and the economic miracle of the present.
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PS 333 - United States-Latin American Relations 3 cr.
An introduction to the political, economic, and security relations between Latin America and the United States from the beginning of the 19th century through the present day. Present day topics include regional trade arrangements, democracy promotion, drug trafficking, immigration and the impact of 9/11.
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PS 334 - Comparative Civil Wars 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: At least one of PS 212 , PS 217 , PS 240 or permission of instructor)
The course introduces students to the comparative study of civil war. We discuss conceptual issues, review arguments related to their origins, examine how they vary in terms of intensity, use of child soldiers, refugee movements, and violence against civilians, and investigate how they end.
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PS 335 - (D) Women in the Global Community 3 cr.
Examines women’s experiences in a global context. Studies women who emerge as elected political representatives and policy makers in various international arenas. Considers women as citizens in a complex global community, by exploring the abuse of women in war, and women’s empowerment to fight global poverty and protect women’s rights.
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PS 338 - Politics of Islam 3 cr.
The political ideology of Islam; efforts to establish theocracies in a number of states from Iran to Egypt to Malaysia and Indonesia; Islam as a political opposition in such countries as the Philippines, Russia, and China; Shiite versus Sunni sects; the politics of Israel and the Islamic states of the Middle East; OPEC; the Palestinian question; political terrorism; Islam as an expansionist ideology.
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PS 338J - Politics of Islam 3 cr.
The political ideology of Islam; efforts to establish theocracies in a number of states from Iran to Egypt to Malaysia and Indonesia; Islam as a political opposition in such countries as the Philippines, Russia, and China; Shiite versus Sunni sects; the politics of Israel and the Islamic states of the Middle East; OPEC; the Palestinian question; political terrorism; Islam as an expansionist ideology.
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PS 340 - (W) September 11, 2001 and Beyond 3 cr.
Analyzes the major social and political events directly related to September 11, 2001. It examines the causes and consequences of 9/11 including the emergence of Al Qaeda, U.S. involvement in the Middle East, and U.S. efforts to ensure the safety of Americans at home and abroad.
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PS 384 - Special Topics in Political Science 3 cr.
Study and analysis of selected topics in the field of Political Science. The particular topic or topics will vary from year to year depending on the instructor and changing student needs.
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PS 480 - Political Science Internship I 3-6 cr.
Permission of faculty advisor and department chair required for internship registration.
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PS 481 - Political Science Internship II 3-6 cr.
Permission of faculty advisor and department chair required for internship registration.
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PSYC 105 - (E) Brain and Human Nature 3 cr.
An examination of the human mind, brain and why we are the way we are. Topics include the mind-body problem, the nature of consciousness, the evolution of behavior, addictions (e.g., love), eating disorders, depression, and aggression. (Credit cannot be earned for this course and PSYC 231 or NEUR 231 ; not open to Psychology majors or minors.)
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PSYC 106 - (E) Drugs and Behavior 3 cr.
This course will examine interactions between drugs and behavior. Behavioral topics will include: tolerance, addiction, learning, aggression, sexual behavior, eating, anxiety, depression and schizophrenia. Drug/drug categories will include: alcohol, cannabis, opiates, antidepressants and anti-anxiety. (Credit cannot be earned for PSYC 106 and PSYC 339 or NEUR 339 ; not open to Psychology majors or minors.)
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PSYC 110 - (S) Fundamentals of Psychology 3 cr.
An introduction to the scientific study of behavior through a survey of psychology’s principal methods, content areas and applications. Course requirements include participation in psychological research studies and preparation of short article reviews.
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PSYC 110L - Demonstrations for Fundamentals of Psychology 0.5 cr.
This lab is offered only in the fall semester and is restricted to and required only for students who enter the University as freshman Psychology majors and who are enrolled in the Psychology majors’ fall section of PSYC 110 . It is team taught by the psychology faculty and will entail exercises, simulations and applications. Graded pass/fail.
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PSYC 210 - (Q) Statistics in the Behavioral Sciences 3 cr.
Basic statistics in the behavioral sciences, including organization and display of data; measures of central tendency; variability; correlation and regression; one- and two-sample t-tests; confidence intervals, one-way and two-way analysis of variance, chi-square; and consideration of effect size, power, and null hypothesis testing including types of errors. Introduction to the computerized statistical-analysis package SPSS-PC.
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PSYC 220 - (S) Social Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit)
Social determinants of behavior from a psychological perspective. Topics include liking, love, conformity, persuasion, attitude change, and person perception.
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PSYC 222 - (S) Adulthood and Aging 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit)
Survey of psychological research dealing with the age-graded aspects of behavior in adulthood. Course will consider the physical, cognitive and social aspects of the aging process from late adolescence to death. Topics include occupation selection, marriage, parenthood, middle age, retirement and dying.
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PSYC 223 - Adolescence 3 cr.
(Formerly PSYC 284) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit)
This course provides a survey of psychological research dealing with adolescence and considers the physical, cognitive, and social aspects of adolescence. Topics include adolescent egocentrism, importance of peers, family and school, as well as problem behaviors/emotional problems. Fall, odd years.
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PSYC 224 - (S) Personality and Individual Differences 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit)
A survey of scientific theory and research on human variation in personality and other behavioral domains.
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PSYC 225 - (S) Abnormal Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit)
A comprehensive survey of mental and behavioral disorders from biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives. The course will consider diagnosis and labeling, overview of specific disorders, and various treatment approaches.
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PSYC 230 - Sensation and Perception 3-4 cr.
(Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit)
Concerns the study of sensory mechanisms and perceptual phenomena. Optional lab entails supervised individual experimentation. Lecture, 3 credits; optional 1-credit laboratory, PSYC 230L. Lab fee; Lab offered periodically.
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PSYC 231 - (E) Behavioral Neuroscience 3-4.5 cr.
(Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit or BIOL 141 -BIOL 142 )
Introduction to the field of neuroscience, examining the cellular bases of behavior, effects of drugs and behavior, brain/body correlates of motivation and emotion, and neural changes accompanying pathology. Three hours lecture and optional 1.5-credit laboratory, PSYC 231L. Lab fee; Lab offered fall only. (Credit cannot be earned for both NEUR 231 and PSYC 231.)
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PSYC 232 - Psychology of Language 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit)
An introduction to the scientific study of the psychological processes underlying the ability to produce and understand language. Topics will include how humans learn language, how humans comprehend language, how humans speak, bilingualism, the relationship between language and thought, and language in non-human species.
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PSYC 233 - Evolutionary Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit)
An introduction to the field of evolutionary psychology: the scientific study of human nature dedicated to discovering and understanding the mental adaptations that evolved to solve ancestral survival and reproductive problems. Topics discussed include eating, habitat selection, marriage, casual sex, parenting, kinship, cooperation, aggression, warfare, and conflict between the sexes.
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PSYC 234 - (S) Cognitive Psychology 3-4 cr.
(Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit)
Considers a number of approaches to the study of human cognitive processes with an emphasis on the information processing model. Topics include pattern recognition, attention, memory, imagery, concepts and categories, and problem solving. Lecture, 3 credits; optional 1-credit laboratory, PSYC 234L. (Lab fee; Lab offered periodically.)Lecture, 3 credits; optional 1-credit laboratory, PSYC 234L. (Lab fee; Lab offered periodically.)
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PSYC 235 - Conditioning and Learning 3-4 cr.
(Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit)
Concerns the experimental study of both classical and instrumental conditioning. Optional lab involves supervised animal and human experimentation. Lecture, 3 credits; optional 1-credit laboratory, PSYC 235L. (Lab fee; Lab offered periodically in spring semesters.)
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PSYC 236 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit)
The psychological study of people at work. Topics include personnel selection and training, motivation, leadership, the physical work environment, and computer applications. Spring, odd years.
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PSYC 237 - (D,S) Psychology of Women 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit)
Examines the biological, sociological and cultural influences on the psychology of women. Topics include gender socialization, sex roles, and the impact of gender on personality, communication, achievement, and mental health. Offered periodically.
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PSYC 238 - Exercise and Sport Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit)
The course covers cognitive-behavioral principles of motivation, goal setting, reinforcement, emotional regulation, attention control, imagery, and positive thinking and the psychological benefits of exercise and exercise adherence. Areas of application in sport include preparation for competition, group and team dynamics, leadership, aggression in sport, and character development and sportsmanship.
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PSYC 239 - Environmental and Conservation Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit)
Provides an overview of psychological theories and methods used to study the human-nature relationship and the specific approaches used to address modern environmental problems. This is a service learning course. Students will spend a minimum of 25 hours applying course concepts/tools to assist local environmental agencies. Spring, even years.
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PSYC 310 - Multivariate Statistics 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: a grade of B or higher in PSYC 210 or equivalent course)
Introduction to commonly used multivariate statistical methods including partial correlation, multiple regression, and factor analysis. Emphasis on analysis of actual data sets with SPSS, comparing alternative solution methods and their interpretation. Not regularly scheduled.
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PSYC 325 - Abnormal Child Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: PSYC 110 , PSYC 225 )
This course considers atypical social, emotional, and mental development during childhood and adolescence. Topics include mental retardation, intellectual giftedness, learning disabilities, psychopathology of childhood and adolescence, and conduct disorders. Offered in Spring, odd years. (Credit cannot by earned for HD 325 and PSYC 325.)
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PSYC 330 - Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: PSYC 110 ; a grade of C or higher in PSYC 210 )
A survey of scientific methods and research designs in the behavioral sciences. Topics include single subject, survey, correlational and experimental research, and computerized data analyses. Psychology majors should take PSYC 330 and PSYC 330L concurrently. Lecture offered only in spring.
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PSYC 330L - (W) Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences Laboratory 1.5 cr.
(Prerequisites: PSYC 110 ; a grade of C or higher in PSYC 210 . Psychology majors only.)
The course is designed to give students experience with a variety of research methods utilized by psychologists and covered in PSYC 330 Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences. Students will plan projects, gather and enter data, conduct analyses with SPSS/PC or R, write papers in APA format, and develop posters for presentation of research proposals. Lab fee: Spring Only: Specific sections of PSYC 330L and PSYC 330 are linked and taught by the same professor
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PSYC 334 - Couple and Family Therapy 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: PSYC 110 , PSYC 225 )
An introduction to the theory, research, and practice of couples-counseling and family therapy. Topics include family dysfunctions, assessment methods, treatment approaches, innovative techniques, and research findings. Not regularly scheduled. (Credit cannot not be earned for both HD 334 and PSYC 334.)
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PSYC 335 - (W) Psychological Testing 3-4 cr.
(Prerequisites: PSYC 110 ; a grade of C or higher in PSYC 210 )
Provides a thorough grounding in principles of testing and a review of the major types of assessment, including intellectual, personality and interest. Lecture, 3 credits; optional 1-credit laboratory, PSYC 335L. Lab fee; Lab offered fall only.
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PSYC 339 - Psychopharmacology 3 cr.
(Formerly PSYC 384) (Prerequisites: PSYC 110 ; grade of C or higher in PSYC 231 )
This course surveys the field of psychopharmacology with particular attention being paid to functional neuoranatomy, the important role of behavioral science, and the neuropharmacology of normal/ abnormal behaviors. Numerous research strategies are examined, including dose response functions, therapeutic indices, routes of administration, and pharmacological/behavioral models of clinical conditions. Offered even years. (Credit cannot be earned for both NEUR 339 and PSYC 339.)
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PSYC 350 - Cognitive Neuroscience 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 210 ; PSYC 231/NEUR 231 , or PSYC 234 )
This course explores the neural underpinnings of human cognition by introducing research on the relationship between mind and brain. The course introduces and expands on neuroanatomy, research methods used to make inferences about brain bases of cognition (e.g., imaging, electronencephalography, lesion studies), and computational approaches to cognitive neuroscience. Discussions and activities focus on the brain bases of cognitive operations in perception, attention, memory, language, executive control, social cognition, reasoning, and decision making.
(Credits cannot be earned for PSYC 350 and NEUR 350 .)
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PSYC 360 - (W) Clinical Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: PSYC 110 ; a grade of C or higher in PSYC 225 )
An overview of contemporary clinical psychology focusing on its practices, contributions and directions. Topics include clinical research, psychological assessment, psychotherapy systems, community applications, and emerging specialties, such as health and forensic psychology. Fall only.
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PSYC 361 - Cognitive Behavior Therapy 3 cr.
(Formerly PSYC 384) (Prerequisites: PSYC 110 ; a grade of C or higher in PSYC 225 )
Reviews and examines treatments derived from the theories of psychologist Albert Ellis and psychiatrist Aaron T. Beck. Ellis’ approach is rational emotive behavior therapy, and Beck has used the term cognitive therapy, or the more general “cognitive behavior therapy.” This course provides an overview of theory, empirical support and future directions. Not regularly scheduled.
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PSYC 362 - Child Clinical Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: PSYC 110 , PSYC 221 , PSYC 225 )
This course is a survey of approaches to psychotherapy with preschool through early adolescent children with common emotional, behavioral and developmental problems. Theory, assessment, formulation and therapeutic techniques are addressed, and evidence-based approaches are highlighted. Offered even years.
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PSYC 363 - Behavior Modification 3 cr.
(Formerly PSYC 284) (Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and PSYC 235 )
Examines applications of social-learning principles in clinical, educational, and other applied settings. Topics include behavioral assessment, operant principles, self-management, response maintenance and ethical-legal issues raised by behavior modification. Students may be required to complete a self-management project during the course. Not regularly scheduled.
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PSYC 390 - Career Development in Psychology 1 cr.
(Prerequisites: junior standing; Psychology major)
This seminar entails studying, discussing, and applying information on academic planning, career development, and graduate school. Course requirements include attendance at several academically-related department events or psychologically related university presentations. Fall only.
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PSYC 480 - Field Experience in Clinical Settings 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: Psychology major; junior or senior standing with priority given to seniors; a grade of C or higher in PSYC 225 and PSYC 360 ; permission of instructor. Prerequisite or co-requisite: PSYC 335 )
This course entails supervised field experience in a mental-health or social-service facility in the community. Students are required to spend 8 hours a week at their placement site and 1.5 hours a week in a seminar throughout the semester. The professor provides classroom instruction, and the on-site supervisor provides clinical supervision. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
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PSYC 481 - Field Experience in Applied Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: Psychology major; junior or senior standing with priority given to seniors; a grade of B or higher in the psychology course that the faculty mentor deems most relevant to the field experience; permission of instructor.)
This course involves 100 hours of field experience in non-clinical settings that apply psychology, including cognitive, developmental, environmental, gerontological, language, quantitative, organizational, personal, and social psychology. Student will meet 5 times in a group seminar and an additional 5 times individually with a faculty mentor. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Spring semester only.
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PSYC 491 - (W) History and Literature of Psychology II 1.5 cr.
(Prerequisite: senior standing; a grade of C or higher in PSYC 490 )
This seminar, designed for students with a major or minor in Psychology, will entail critical reading, analysis, and discussion of selections from the seminal literature in psychology, including selected works of William James, Sigmund Freud, and B.F. Skinner. Individual professors will choose additional readings on the basis of their interests and student preferences. Spring only.
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PSYC 492 - Advanced Topics Seminar 1-2 cr.
Seminar course featuring selected advanced topics in psychology. Restricted to junior and senior majors by permission of the instructor. The specific topic, scheduling format and course prerequisites will vary by instructor. The topics, with specific prerequisites, will be listed each semester and can be obtained for the academic year from the department chairperson. Not regularly scheduled.
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RUSS 110 - (CF) Intensive Beginning Russian 5 cr.
Primary emphasis on developing the skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing Great Russian, with thorough study of the Cyrillic alphabet. Meets five days a week. Includes activities inside and/or outside the classroom that involve Language Learning Center (language lab) resources. Offered fall only, even years.
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RUSS 210 - (CF) Intensive Intermediate Russian 5 cr.
(Prerequisite: RUSS 110 or equivalent)
Continues development of the four major skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Builds on grammatical concepts learned in RUSS 110 and provides a solid foundation for the student interested in visiting Russia and/or in reading the Russian classics, contemporary literature and newspapers. Meets five days a week. Includes activities inside and/or outside the classroom that involve Language Learning Center (language lab) resources. Offered spring only, odd years
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RUSS 295 - Contemporary Russian Culture and Language 6 cr.
(Prerequisite: RUSS 210 or equivalent)
A summer travel course to St. Petersburg, Russia. An examination of the development of Russian history, art, literature, language and culture.
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S/CJ 210 - (S) Law and Society 3 cr.
The relationship between law and society, or the interaction of legal and social variables. Examines jurisprudential and social theories of law; development of law; the role of the legal profession; legal behavior and decision making; and law and social change.
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S/CJ 212 - (W) Research Methods for the Social Sciences 3 cr.
Survey of methods and techniques for achieving interpretable results in research in criminal justice and the social sciences; research design; data collection.
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S/CJ 213 - (S) Criminology 3 cr.
Crime as a form of deviant behavior; nature and extent of crime; past and present theories; evaluation of prevention, control and treatment programs.
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S/CJ 214 - (S) Juvenile Delinquency 3 cr.
Nature and extent of delinquency: competing explanatory models and theories; evaluation of prevention, control, and treatment programs.
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S/CJ 215 - (Q) Statistics for the Social Sciences 3 cr.
An introduction to the techniques used by social scientists to analyze their data. Students learn descriptive and inferential statistics in conjunction with computer usage. Basic skills and procedures are taught for organizing and describing data, assessing relationships among social variables, and using this information to make inferences about the population.
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S/CJ 218 - (S) The American Court System 3 cr.
Mindful of the role played by our judiciary in resolving disputes, setting policy, and otherwise having an impact on everyday life, this course provides a basic examination of America’s courts in terms of their history and development, their structure and organization, their procedures, people, institutions and issues.
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S/CJ 219 - American Policing 3 cr.
The course is designed to introduce the student to contemporary policing in a free society. The course will focus on three interrelated topical areas: historical foundation of policing including the definition, evolution, and current role of policing in America; functions of policing including patrol, order maintenance, investigation and community policing; contemporary police problems will be presented including corruption, discretion, deadly force and minority relations.
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S/CJ 220 - American Corrections 3 cr.
Analysis and evaluation of contemporary correctional systems; theories of punishment; discussion of recent research concerning the correctional institution and the various field services; the history of corrections in Pennsylvania.
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