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PSCI 303 American Foreign Policy
This course serves as an introduction to the complex nature of American foreign policy and focuses on several aspects of the foreign policy making process. These include the historical evolution of U.S. foreign policy, institutional processes involved in decision making and key issues American officials confront. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 306 American Political Parties/Interest Groups
This course is a study of national political
organizations, processes and
behavior, specifically the impact of the party
system on American politics and the
influence of organized groups on the political
system. Three credits. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 308 The American Presidency
This course will focus on the emergence and development of the modern presidency as an institution and its role in contemporary politics. The course will emphasize the constitutional background of the office, the evolution of presidential powers, the relationship between the presidency and Congress and the bureaucracy, the presidential election process, and the role of the presidency in policy-making. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 311 Organizational Leadership
This course is designed for the purpose of providing the student with an understanding of the theory and practice of organizational leadership. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 312 Elections and Voting Behavior
This course analyzes American elections and voting behavior with an emphasis on the procedure through which Americans cast their votes, how those votes are counted in order to select public officials, and recent changes in electoral politics brought on by the shifts in political environment in the United States. Special emphasis will be paid to understanding why people do and do not cast their vote on Election Day, as well as the impact of political institutions and culture on mass political behavior. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 201
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PSCI 351 Politics and the Media (same as MCOM 351 )
This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the complex interrelationship between politics and the media as well as between media/politics and all other areas of contemporary life. This course presents principles of politics and the media and trains students to analyze political life, issues, trends and events as they are covered, or not covered, by the news media. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 101 and MCOM 130
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PSCI 360 Constitutional Law I
This introductory course focuses on the issues
raised by the structural parts of the United
States Constitution. Consideration will be given
to judicial processes in constitutional cases;
judicial review; federalism; and the federal
courts functioning in the constitutional system.
Attention will then be given to the relationships
of the three federal branches of government, with
emphasis on some of the powers and limitations of
the executive, legislative and judicial bodies
that arise from principles of separation of
powers and national checks and balances.
Prerequisites: PSCI 201 or PSCI 210. Three
credits. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 201 or PSCI 210
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PSCI 361 Constitutional Law II
This introductory course focuses on the issues
concerning individual rights and liberties as it
pertains to the Constitution of the United
States. Consideration will be given to
substantive due process, equal protection,
fundamental rights, free speech, religion,
assembly and others. Attention will then be given
to the intersection between rights and privileges
of individuals, and the limitations and
constraints placed on popular governments
concerning such liberties. Prerequisites: PSCI
201 or PSCI 210. Three credits. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI
201 or PSCI 210.
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PSCI 380 Research Methods in Political Science
This course introduces students to the various stages of the research process from conceptualization of the research question to interpretation of findings. Students learn how to take a scientific approach to questions about political phenomena instead of the more familiar advocacy approach taken by politicians, interest groups, and lobbyists. Students will learn how to ask empirical questions about the political world, how to answer these questions scientifically using the appropriate types of evidence and how to clearly convey arguments, evidence, and conclusions to others. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 207
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PSCI 401 Research Studies in Political Science
This course is completed as independent study course and requires research of an instructor-approved topic in the area of Political Science that culminates in a journal-length paper. Enrollment is limited to junior and senior political science majors. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 402 Internship in Political Science
This course provides on-the-job working experience in a Political Science-related career field. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 403 Global Governance and International Organizations
This course examines both the theoretical underpinnings of the current global governance structure and the role of international organizations and international law in the contemporary global political system. It does so with particular focus on trends of rapid globalization and efforts to set up a means for global governance. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 204
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PSCI 404 Global Human Rights
This course is designed to engage students in both a discussion of the philosophical and legal foundations of global human rights and an analysis of specific-issue areas within the human rights discipline. These issue-areas will be chosen in conjunction with the students, but might include foreign policy, humanitarian law, economic policy, women’s rights or children’s rights. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 405 Senior Capstone
The Senior Capstone course is the culmination of the student’s political science learning experience. It provides senior majors with an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the program material by successfully applying what was learned to an instructor-approved project related to the field of study and germane to the student’s career interests. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
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PSCI 406 American Political Culture
This course analyzes the various values and themes of political thought that provide the foundation of American political culture and a distinctive global identity in comparison to the political culture of other nations. The course examines the origin, evolution and conflicts of core political values and themes throughout the history of American political culture with particular attention to their relevance for the current political environment. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 201
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PSCI 407 Politics in Film (same as FILM 407 )
This course focuses on the use of political themes in film from 1902 to the present. Through a critical examination of films produced throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, students will examine notions related to our understanding of the political environment and political history, as well as ideologies, institutions and political and social identity. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 103 or PSCI 201
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PSCI 408 International Criminal Justice
This course is designed to help students understand the complex and dynamic nature of international criminal justice. Unlike domestic criminal justice, the international arena lacks a centralized government to create and enforce codes of justice. This course attempts to answer from where international justice comes; how it is implemented; and how it is enforced, if at all. These are some of the questions that this course will attempt to address. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 204
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PSY 101 General Psychology
A basic introduction to psychology with emphasis given to such ideas as measurement, testing, learning, motivation, emotions, attitudes, social influences on behavior, personality, behavior disorders, mental health and psychotherapy. Credit(s): 3
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PSY 207 Quantitative Analyses in Psychology
The course provides students with a basic understanding of how to think critically about quantitative information, including choosing the appropriate analytical techniques, conducting analyses and interpreting findings. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 208 Research Methods in Psychology I
This course introduces students to research methods in psychology. It emphasizes information literacy, scientific inquiry, scientific method, experimental and non-experimental design, ethical considerations and scientific writing. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and either PSY 207 or MATH 207
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PSY 220 Child Development
This course focuses on the study of the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children from conception through adolescence. Individual differences and developmental issues as they relate to all areas of the child’s life will be emphasized. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 308 Research Methods in Psychology II
This course focuses on the application of research design and statistical principles. Emphasis is placed on formulating, conducting, analyzing and reporting psychological research, building on the scientific literacy stressed in PSY 208 . Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): earned grade of “C-” or better in PSY 208
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PSY 310 Abnormal Psychology
A survey of the description, causes, and treatment of abnormal or maladaptive behaviors. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 312 Personality Psychology
This course is an exploration of personality psychology, including an investigation of scientific approaches to personality and a critical examination of the major theories, past and present, that have been proposed to explain individual differences in behavior. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 313 Sensation and Perception
This course provides the opportunity to analyze and explain our sensory and perceptual experience. Perceptions, while seemingly effortless, are driven by intricate mechanisms only beginning to be understood. The course aims to foster an appreciation of perception by exploring the biological, psychological and philosophical approaches that encompass modern perceptual science. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 316 Cognitive Psychology
This course explores the cognitive processes that occur in our daily lives. The emphasis of this course is to develop an appreciation and a working understanding of various cognitive processes that underlie our behavior. In addition to applying their understanding to real world situations, students will also have the opportunity to analyze and evaluate current topics within the field of cognitive psychology. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 322 Adolescent Development
This course provides students with an understanding of the biological, cognitive and socio-emotional changes occurring during adolescence, and factors that may individually influence these changes, such as the family, culture, gender, peer group, media and school. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 323 Children and the Media (same as MCOM 323 )
This course examines the relationship between children and the media. It will look at media consumption and content as they relate to child development, as well as how gender, culture, self-concept, attitudes and behavior influence and are influenced by media exposure. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or MCOM 101
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PSY 324 The Adult Years and the Aging Process
This course is a study of the stages and processes of adult development from young adulthood until death. Developmental theories and research from many disciplines are used to investigate the continuity and change that define the journey of adulthood. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 326 Human Exceptionality
This course addresses the academic, social, behavioral and psychological characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities and laws that apply to this special population. Identification and assessment procedures, as well as strategies for behavior management and effective teaching as they relate to individuals with exceptionalities, are also examined. Socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and gender differences with regards to exceptionalities are considered. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 327 Psychology of Death
This course is an introduction to Thanatology - the study of dying, death and bereavement. Students will examine the real and inevitable issues associated with dying, death and bereavement that can affect individuals mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Additionally, this course will consider attitudes about and surrounding death and cultural differences, through the sharing of personal experiences in relation to death, including the meaning of death and existential questions to foster betterment in life and living. Credit(s): 3
Corequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 330 Behavior Modification
Learning theories and their application to therapeutic situations are presented. Classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and social learning are presented and applied to clinical settings. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 331 Liking, Loving and Reality
This course provides an introduction to initiating, maintaining, improving and dissolving interpersonal romantic relationships based on a variety of perspectives, including social, developmental, cognitive, physiological and evolutionary psychologies. Special attention will be devoted to evaluating pop culture theories of attraction and love in terms of empirical psychological research. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 355 Social Psychology
An investigation of how individuals interact with each other in varying social contexts, including emphasis on social cognition and social influence. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 360 Biopsychology
This is a course about the biology of behavior and thought. Topics include perception, sleeping and dreaming, drug action and addiction, neuroplasticity, stress, memory, autism and what happens when sexual differentiation goes wrong. This course also includes an optional field trip to an area cadaver lab to examine human brains. A background in biology is helpful, but not required. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or any class in biology
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PSY 391 Topics in Psychology
Investigation of specific topics or issues within the field of psychology. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 401 Psychology Practicum
An opportunity for psychology majors to integrate classroom experiences in applied psychological settings. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Twelve credit hours in psychology May be repeated once
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PSY 405 Independent Research
This course provides an opportunity for psychology majors to work under the direct supervision of a psychology faculty member on a research project within the field of psychology. Credit(s): 1 to 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and PSY 308
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PSY 410 Human Relations
This course addresses the fundamentals of
communication in interpersonal, group,
institutional and societal contexts. Diversity in
communication in relation to culture, ethnicity,
gender, age and race is emphasized, as well as
how differences in communication impact future
communication, behavior and relationships.
Interactive technologies and their impact on
communications also are examined. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 411 Foundations of Counseling and Counseling Theories
An introduction to the profession of counseling with emphasis upon relevant personal, situational, ethical and legal aspects of the counseling process, as well as traditional and contemporary theories of counseling. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 412 Clinical Helping Skills
This course provides an introduction to the basic
helping and interviewing skills that apply to a
broad range of helping professions. The format of
the course emphasizes experiential learning in
meeting course objectives. Prerequisites: PSY 101
and PSY 310. Three credits. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
and PSY 310
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PSY 413 History and Systems of Psychology
This course is a study of the emergence of psychology as science. It emphasizes both continuity and change as psychology has evolved, and provides an overview of the development of schools of thought, prominent figures and key theories of psychology. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 414 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
This course focuses on Posttraumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD), including its history, who
suffers from this disorder and the reasons behind
it, its traits and characteristics and how they
manifest themselves in people, as well as
treatment options for those diagnosed. Also, this
course considers other anxiety disorders that may
present themselves along with PTSD. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and PSY310.
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PSY 423 Social and Personality Development
This course addresses the theory and research related to social and personality development, from infancy to young adulthood. Through readings and discussion, students will examine the complex interplay between nature and nurture with regards to the formation of first attachment relationships and their influence on later social and personality development. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 425 Psychology, Gender and Culture (same as GWST 425 )
This course examines gender and culture drawing examples from the fields of psychology, anthropology, religion and history. Special attention is given to how biological and cultural factors work in concert with our psychological perceptions to shape our definitions of sex/gender and how this impacts our daily lives. Topics include gender identity whether male or female, or other, gender diversity in stereotypes and roles, relationships, sexuality, gendered rituals and gender portrayals in myth and religion. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or GWST 100
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PSY 428 Children’s Thinking
This course focuses on how children perceive, understand and learn about the world. Topics highlighted include language, social cognition, theory of mind, the influence of culture and the importance of play. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and PSY 220
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PSY 465 Cross-Cultural Psychology
This upper division course is intended for students interested in exploring how culture affects and interacts with the entire range of psychology and human behavior, from our senses and perception to development, emotions, cognition and learning, etc. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 499 Guided Independent Study
This course provides an opportunity for students to examine a topic in the field of psychology in greater depth under the guidance of a Psychology faculty member. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and at least two PSY courses at the 300- or 400-level
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PH 101 Introduction to Public Health
Public health is the science and art of preventing disease and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, communities and individuals. This course provides an introduction to public health concepts and practice by examining the purpose, history, organization, functions and results of public health practice. Credit(s): 3
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PH 202 Global Health
Global health is the study of the biological, social and environmental factors that contribute to the creation and maintenance of health and disease in populations around the world. These factors include infectious disease, nutrition, economic factors, clean water, pollution and globalization, among others. This course will introduce students to the study of global health by exploring these topics in detail. Credit(s): 3
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PH 301 Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the basic science of public health, a discipline responsible for improving health and preventing disease in populations. This course will describe the study designs used to study disease in human populations, including randomized trials and four types of observational studies (cohort, case-control, cross-sectional and ecological) and provide an overview of basic analytic strategies used in public health settings. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 207
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PH 320 Infectious Disease Epidemiology
This course provides an introduction to infectious disease epidemiology and will focus on the tools of basic epidemiology in identifying, preventing and controlling infectious disease problems. This course will explore the epidemiology of globally important infectious diseases and will cover basic epidemiologic methods, pathogenesis of selected infectious diseases and case-studies on performing outbreak investigations. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the relationships between the host, the agent and the environment as they relate to disease causation. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PH 301 or PH 202
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PH 350 Women’s Health (same as GWST 350)
This course studies how the multidimensional roles of American woman as individuals, partners, mothers, caretakers and career persons create a need for their health status to be of vital importance. While women and men both experience similar diseases, disorders and causes of death, women often experience these in different forms and at different stages and ages in life. Students will be provided the opportunity to explore the health issues and healthcare concerns of women by identifying a broad range of health topics that are unique to women or of special importance to women. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PH 101 or PH 202
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PH 375 Physical Activity and Chronic Disease
This course will examine the etiologic link between physical activity and risk of chronic disease with a focus on prevention, including premature mortality, cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes mellitus, cancer, obesity, skeletal health and pregnancy complications. A review of study designs and physical activity measurement methods will be presented. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 231
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PH 395 Public Health Topics
Study of specific topics within the field of Public Health. Credit(s): 3
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PH 440 Community Nutrition
This course explores nutrition basics and public health principles and how they interact with the design, delivery and evaluation of nutrition programs geared toward improving or maintaining optimal health in populations and targeted groups. A variety
of practice-related exercises serve as a basis for student participation in understanding community nutrition. This course also seeks to foster and enhance skills related to the use of technology for accessing and using information and communicating with colleagues. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PH 101 and PH 202
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PH 490 Internship in Public Health
The public health internship provides an opportunity for each student to work in a public health setting in a position that utilizes coursework knowledge and skills. The student will acquire the internship position with approval from the instructor in advance of final registration. Junior/Senior standing, Public Health major/minor, and a minimum GPA of 2.75 required. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Credit(s): 2 to 6 in 1-credit increments.
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PH 495 Topics in Public Health
Studies of specific topics, issues or themes in Public Health. Credit(s): 3
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PH 499 Program Planning
This course serves as a culminating experience for public health majors with an emphasis on experiential learning. Students will integrate concepts and skills from the core public health disciplines in the context of applied public health. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PH 301 and ENG 302 with grades of “C-” or better
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RDG 424 The Diagnostic Teaching of Reading
Training in techniques for evaluation of reading progress, diagnosis of reading difficulties and correction of reading problems. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EDU 324 Must submit evidence of Praxis I score that satisfies licensure regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia
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RDG 425 Literacy in the Content Areas
This course consists of the teaching and learning strategies necessary for developing basic literacy skills in the content areas. Teacher candidates will focus on assessing and improving PreK-12 student achievement in content disciplines by implementing effective, research-based practices for teaching reading and writing. In practica, teacher candidates will tutor children struggling with literacy. Credit(s): 3
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REL 101 Religion Outside of Religions
This course introduces the study of religion by using methods commonly used to study religion in order to explore activities and institutions usually considered separate from organized religion. Case-studies may include professional sports, dieting, the free market, medical expertise or self-help culture. Credit(s): 3
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REL 110 The Global Context of Christian Leadership
This course explores the global context of 21st century Christian leadership. It examines the challenge of Christian mission and leadership in a post-modern and post-Christian world. Credit(s): 3
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REL 112 Christian Discipleship
This course will focus on the beliefs, attitudes and practices that define Christian discipleship. Drawing upon both film and a variety of types of literature (both fictional and non-fictional), it will consider various possible cross-denominational understandings of what it means to be a Christian, contrasting those that focus on “beliefs” with those that focus on “character” and “practices.” Of particular interest will be the distinctive spirituality and morality associated with Christian life. The course will introduce the spiritual or devotional practices (both corporate and personal) by which Christians cultivate their relationship to God and through which Christian identity and character are formed. Finally, the course will look at ways Christians make decisions in relation to significant contemporary moral challenges. Credit(s): 3
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REL 202 Navigating Religious Diversity
This course offers a survey of major religious
traditions, exploring their histories,
basic teachings and ritual practices as well as
examining how we live together
well in a religiously diverse world. Three
credits. Credit(s): 3
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REL 203 Religious Diversity & Civic Cooperation
This course explores how we conceptualize and
create civic life together in a religiously
diverse society. We will examine how religion has
shaped social and political life in the United
States, compare different understandings of the
role of the state in a religiously diverse
society and analyze models for promoting civic
cooperation with attention to religious
diversity. This course prepares students to
communicate about religion in professional and
public contexts and to promote
cooperation in professional and public contexts
with attention to religious
diversity. Three Credits. Credit(s): 3
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REL 210 Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
This course will survey the religious ideas and theological motifs of the Hebrew Bible. Students will be introduced to critical methods of scriptural study as these relate to the origins, development, canonization and meanings of the text. The role of the Hebrew Bible in shaping the devotional, liturgical and moral lives of both Jewish and Christian people today will be considered. Credit(s): 3
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REL 211 Introduction to the New Testament
This course will survey the religious ideas and theological motifs of New Testament. Students will be introduced to critical methods of scriptural study as these relate to the origins, development, canonization and meanings of the text as a document written in the Greco-Roman world of the first century. The role of the New Testament in shaping the devotional, liturgical, and moral lives of Christian people today will be considered. Credit(s): 3
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REL 220 A Survey of Western Christianity
This course will survey a selected number of the major ideas and events in the history of the western churches from the second to the 20th century. The course content will provide familiarity with the central concepts and practices of Christian traditions as well as setting forth the ideas and practices that ground the faith of ordinary Christians through the centuries. Credit(s): 3
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REL 225 Christian Social Ethics
This course explores possible Christian responses to contemporary social problems. Topics include just war and pacifism, poverty and economic justice, sexuality (including homosexuality, abortion and sexism), euthanasia, capital punishment and racism. Credit(s): 3
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REL 251 Christian Spirituality
This course studies the beliefs, attitudes and practices by which Christians seek to cultivate their relationship with God and grow in Christian discipleship. Credit(s): 3
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REL 301 Christian Theology
This course serves as an introduction to Christian Systematic Theology and considers the purposes and methods for engaging in systematic theological reflection, the nature of God as Trinity, the person and work of Christ (Christology and Soteriology), the work of the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology), the nature and ministry of the Church (Ecclesiology) and Christian Hope (Eschatology). Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): REL 210 or REL 211
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REL 310 Judaism
This course examines basic Jewish beliefs, sacred texts, customs/ceremonies, Holy Days (the Jewish year), as well as the most common issues facing modern day Jews and Judaism. Credit(s): 3
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REL 311 Asian Religion and Philosophy (same as PHIL 311)
This course examines the major philosophies and religions of Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Shinto. Particular attention will be paid to conceptions of self, nature, divinity and ethics. The course examines the ways in which these religions have influenced each other. Credit(s): 3
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REL 312 Islam
This course provides a general introduction to the origins and development of Islam, the principle teachings of the religion’s faith, practice, the Islamic legal system (the Shari’a), and the evolution of Islamic sects and intellectual movements to the 21st century. Credit(s): 3
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REL 320 Christian Education
In this course, students examine the educational ministry of the church. Some of the key topics include the teaching style of Jesus, theories of Christian education, the formation of Christian identity and conscience, theories of faith development, leadership development and practical issues related to resources, curriculum and programming. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Any religion course focused on the Christian tradition
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REL 321 Church Leadership
This course provides students with a foundation for understanding the ministry of the local congregation and of the leadership issues related to ministry in that setting. It considers biblical and theological understandings of the ministry of the church and of the distinction between clerical and lay ministry. Different forms of church organization, styles of leadership and the decision-making structures in the local church considered. Each student has an opportunity to explore leadership issues of individual interest such as leadership in social or political ministry, the leadership of women, leadership in Black churches, worship leadership, etc. Credit(s): 3
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REL 330 Christianity in the United States
This course provides an introduction to the history of Christianity in the United States, considering the particular ways in which Christian faith and life have been manifest during the successive periods of U.S. history, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries. Extended attention is typically given to the historical origins of the First Amendment’s “religion clauses,” religious nationalism in the United States, and the role of Christianity in the Civil War. Credit(s): 3
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REL 332 Christianity and the African-American Experience
This course examines the interrelationship between Christianity and the unique experience of persons of African descent in the United States. The course focuses on the impact of the slave experience on African-American religion, the development of African-American churches with particular emphasis on the African-American church as a social and political institution and the role of African-American churches in the Civil Rights and Black Power movements. Credit(s): 3
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REL 340 Religion and Ecology
This course examines and evaluates the beliefs, attitudes and practices of the major religious traditions as they pertain to human interaction with the natural world. It will help students understand the relation of religion and ecology and to become acquainted with the thought of the best thinkers in this emerging field of study. Credit(s): 3
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REL 341 Sex and Gender in Religion (same as GWST 341 )
This course examines understandings of sex and gender in religious communities, including Christian and Muslim communities, and in religious texts, including biblical and qur’anic texts, exploring the intersection of religious and social understandings of sex and gender. Credit(s): 3
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REL 342 Religion, Violence and Peace
This course explores the relationship between religion and violence, especially political violence. It involves an examination of the major world religions and their teachings on war and peace. It will also address one or more relevant topics, such as the role of religion in promoting or opposing violence and war in the history of the United States, the place of religion in the contemporary reality of terrorism and a global war on terror, the relationship between religion and violence against women, and religion in revolutionary movements around the globe. Credit(s): 3
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REL 349 Religion and Film (same as FILM 349 )
The course explores how religious beliefs and practices are embedded in films. The ways in which film interacts with ideas of the sacred, ritual and myth will be discussed and analyzed in order to think critically and creatively about religious, ethical and cultural issues. Credit(s): 3
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REL 391 Topics in Religion
Selected topics in religion for intensive reading, discussion and writing. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Any 100- or 200-level religion course
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REL 401 Seminar in Religion
An intensive seminar on a current Biblical or theological topic. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of religion beyond the 100 level
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REL 421 Practicum in Ministry I
In this course, a student serves as an apprentice in ministry at a local church or agency. The course offers students an opportunity to explore, in a practical way, a particular aspect of the ministry of the church while receiving onsite and faculty supervision. Credit(s): 2 or 3 credits.
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REL 422 Practicum in Ministry II
A continuation of REL 421 . Credit(s): 2 or 3 credits.
Prerequisite(s): REL 421
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REL 451 Interdisciplinary Topics
This course is designed to make available areas of study in religion and its relation to other disciplines that are not included in the regular course offerings. It may be taken as an Independent Study. Since the content will vary, this course may be repeated once for credit. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits in philosophy or religion above the 100 level
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REL 497 Interreligious Internship
The internship provide students with the
opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills
for navigating religious diversity by working
with an organization in a capacity that promotes
civic cooperation with attention to religious
diversity.The student will acquire the internship
position with approval from the instructor in
advance of final registration.Prerequisite: REL
202. One to six credits. This course may be
repeated for a maximum of six credits. Credit(s): 1-6
Prerequisite(s): REL
202
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RSCH 110 Information Resources for ESL Students
An introduction to the use of print and electronic information resources that are necessary for ESL student success at the college level. The course aims to acquaint those students with best practices for finding, evaluating and utilizing information in proprietary online databases, as well as utilizing Canvas, MS Office Suite and other online resources at SU. Note: This course is designed specifically for those students for whom English is a second language. Students may not take both RSCH 190 and this course for credit. Credit(s): 3
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RSCH 190 Information Literacy
This course introduces students to a variety of traditional print and electronic information resources including proprietary online databases and specially selected free Internet sites. Students will learn how to develop search strategies for electronic databases and how to critically evaluate the materials found. Additionally, students will learn to use computer mediated communication tools to disseminate information including word processing, presentation and Web page creation software. Please note - bibliographic research is the heart of this course; less than 15 percent of class time will be devoted to software training. Credit(s): 3
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RC 305 Foundations of Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
An in-depth study of neonatal/pediatric anatomy, physiology, growth and development; physical, radiological, laboratory and risk assessment; general principles of management of the sick neonate and child; and special considerations in neonatal/pediatric pharmacology as each applies to respiratory care of the neonatal/pediatric patient. Credit(s): 3
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RC 306 Introduction to Sleep Studies and Neurodiagnostics
The practice of respiratory care is expanding to include the diagnosing and treatment of diseases affecting patients’ sleep as well monitoring neuromuscular diseases. This is an introductory course to sleep studies and neurodiagnostics. It provides the student the opportunity to learn how various diseases affect the act of sleep and how this impacts the patient condition. This course provides the student an understanding of how neuromuscular and neurological conditions and diseases are diagnosed and monitored. Credit(s): 2
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RC 307 Research and Ethics
This didactic course provides a general
understanding of research and ethics, as they
apply to healthcare. The foundation needed for
students to apply research techniques throughout
the respiratory care program and to critique
research is placed. Students are introduced to
ethical theories and confidentiality as they
relate to research and patient care.
Corequisite: RC 401. Two credits. Credit(s): 2
Corequisite(s): RC 401
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RC 314 Patient Assessment and Simulation
This didactic course provides a general
understanding of research and ethics, as they
apply to healthcare. The foundation needed for
students to apply research techniques throughout
the respiratory care program and to critique
research is placed. Students are introduced to
ethical theories and confidentiality as they
relate to research and patient care.
Corequisite: RC 401. Two credits. Credit(s): 2
Corequisite(s): RC 401
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RC 318 Pulmonary Function Testing
This course focuses on the tests used to diagnose and evaluate respiratory pathophysiology and treatment. A comprehensive study of pulmonary function testing is provided, including a description of common pulmonary function tests, techniques, pathophysiology, blood gas analysis, ventilation, cardiopulmonary exercise tests, equipment and quality assurance. Other topics include metabolic measurements, pediatric pulmonary function testing, disability determination and preoperative evaluation. The student is prepared for the certification examinations for Pulmonary Function Technologist upon successful completion of this course. Credit(s): 4
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RC 319 Cardiac Function and Care
EKG rhythm recognition, as well as recognition of factors that affect cardiac function, are integral to the practice of respiratory care. This course provides students the opportunity to learn how various conditions affect cardiac function, how to recognize the change in cardiac function and to treat these changes. In addition, this course prepares students to obtain their credential in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Credit(s): 4
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RC 320 The Neonatal and Pediatric Provider
This course focuses on the methods and modalities used to evaluate respiratory pathophysiology and the treatment of the neonate and pediatric patient. A comprehensive study of neonatal and pediatric care is provided, including a description of common pulmonary diseases, techniques, pathophysiology, blood gas analysis, ventilation and cardiopulmonary function. Other topics include family education for home care and emergency procedures. The student is prepared for the Perinatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credentialing exam upon successful completion of this course. Credit(s): 4
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RC 399 Education Practicum I
This course is designed as an introduction to clinical teaching in a respiratory care program. The course includes self-directed study in instructional and evaluation strategies and development of performance objectives. The student performs functions required of a clinical instructor in a respiratory care program. Credit(s): 3
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RC 403 Specialties and Diagnostics
This didactic course prepares the student for the
role of respiratory therapist in the diagnostic
and outpatient settings. Mastery will be
obtained through discussion of respiratory
studies used in the diagnosis, monitoring, and
treatment of respiratory conditions across the
lifespan and across all settings. Corequisites:
RC 424. Two credits. Credit(s): 2
Corequisite(s): RC 424
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