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188 Course Descriptions
POLS 485 International Political Economy (3-0-3), on demand.
Examination of the political determinants and consequences of
economic relations between the nations of the world. Topics include
international trade, international finance and financial organizations,
regional economic organizations, and economic treaties and
conventions. Prerequisites: POLS 200-level course; ECON 260.
POLS 488 Topics in International Politics (3-0-3),* on demand.
Consideration on a rotation of selected topics in international politics.
Offerings will include nuclear weapons in international politics, ethical
issues in international politics, and the theory of international politics.
POLS 490/590 Early Political Theory (3-0-3), fall, even years.
The major political philosophers from Plato to Machiavelli.
Same as PHIL 490.
POLS 491/591 Recent Political Theory (3-0-3), spring, odd years.
The major political philosophers from Machiavelli to the present.
Same as PHIL 491.
POLS 492 American Political Thought (3-0-3), fall, odd years. A
study of the political thought and movements that have shaped
American institutions from colonial times to present. A writing-
intensive course.
POLS 493 Topics in Contemporary Political Thought (3-0-3),
spring, even years. An examination of varying political ideas and
concepts relevant in the contemporary world. Course topics include
20th century political thought, the crisis of liberalism, and religion
and politics. A writing-intensive course.
POLS 494 Public Administration Management (3-0-3), on demand.
A survey of management problems in the public sector.
Same as GERO 494.
POLS 497/597 Topics in Public Administration (3-0-3),* on
demand. A consideration of special issues or topics in governmental
administration or bureaucracies. Possible topics include organizational
behavior, the street-level bureaucrat, literature and bureaucracy, and
the Christian and public policy.
POLS 499 Public Service Internship (0-0-3),* on demand.
Links public-sector employment with classroom work. Exposure
to public-sector problems and opportunities.
PSYC - PSYCHOLOGY
Department of Psychology (CAS)
PSYC 100 Career Choice and Planning (1-0-1), fall, spring.
Current information about the job market and career decision-making.
Assessment of personal goals, interests, values, and abilities. Strategies
for achieving Christian service, personal satisfaction, and economic
security in careers.
PSYC 120 Introduction to Psychology (3-0-3), fall, spring, summer.
A comprehensive survey of the science of psychology emphasizing
human behavior. May be used to satisfy Social Science Degree
Core requirements.
PSYC 201 Psychology Seminar I (1-0-1), fall, spring. Introduction
to the training and career opportunities in psychology; strategies for
studying psychology. Relation of Christian beliefs to the study of
psychology. To be taken in the first semester of the psychology major
50 hours of community experience in an approved setting is required.
PSYC 232 Developmental Psychology (3-0-3), fall, spring. A survey
of the biological, cognitive, moral, and psycho-social development of
the individual from conception through death.
PSYC 233 Physiological Psychology (3-0-3), fall, spring. Special
emphasis on the nervous system, brain and behavior, neuroanatomy,
genetics, neurological basis of learning, cognition, sensation, memory,
motivation, and abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: BIOL 120 or 203
or 112/113.
PSYC 241 Principles of Learning (3-0-3), fall, spring, summer.
Includes the fundamentals of perception, learning, memory, cognition,
and intelligence.PSYC 252 Mental Health (3-0-3), Maymester. The principles of
psychology as they relate to effective living. Same as HED 252.PSYC 278 Stress and Its Management (3-0-3), spring, Maymester.
The impact of stress on physical and emotional health; survey and
practice of stress management methods.
PSYC 301 Psychology Seminar II (1-4*-1), fall, spring. Discussion of
personal, professional, and Christian ethics in psychology. Application
of psychological knowledge to contemporary social issues. *Either
50 hours of approved community experience or a social issue paper
is required.
PSYC 311/511 Elementary Statistics (3-0-3), fall, spring, summer.
Introduction to basic formulas, methods, and interpretations of
statistical measures, both descriptive and inferential. Prerequisite:
completion of general education mathematics requirement.
PSYC 342/542 Applied Sports Psychology (3-0-3), fall.
Development of knowledge and skill in the application of psychology
to the enhancement of sport and exercise performance and to the
personal development of the athlete.
PSYC 343 Selection and Performance Appraisal (3-0-3), spring.
Application of the theory and analytical skills of job analysis,
selection, and performance appraisal to staffing organizations.
Skill in developing job descriptions and criteria, use of tests,
biographical data, and other selection devices. Design of appraisal
systems is emphasized. Prerequisite: PSYC 368 or equivalent.
PSYC 351 Experimental Psychology (3-2-4), fall, spring. A survey
of experimental methods employed in the study of human behavior.
Special attention is given to the sensory systems, perception, and
learning. Required laboratory is graded with the course.
Prerequisite: PSYC 368.
PSYC 368 Psychological Tests and Measurements (3-0-3), fall,
spring. A study of the principles of psychological measurement
including scale development and evaluation. An overview of the
major assessment instruments in each area of psychological testing.
Prerequisite: completion of general education mathematics
requirement.
PSYC 370 Social Psychology (3-0-3), fall, spring, summer. A study
of the processes of intersocial stimulation and their consequences.
Prerequisite: PSYC 120 or SOCI 111.
PSYC 373/573 Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional Children
(3-0-3), fall. A survey of the nature and needs of exceptional children,
such as the mentally retarded, gifted, and emotionally disturbed.
Same as SPED 473/573.
PSYC 374/574 Emotionally Disturbed Child (3-0-3), spring. A study
of social and emotional problems in children and adolescents including
intervention and prevention strategies. Same as SPED 474/574.
PSYC 375 Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3-0-3),
spring. The application of psychological principles to business and
industrial problems. Prerequisite: PSYC 368.
PSYC 376/576 Psychology of Mental Retardation (3-0-3), fall.
The nature and characteristics of mental retardation and its social,
emotional, and cognitive aspects. Same as SPED 476/576.
PSYC 382 Abnormal Psychology (3-0-3), fall, spring, summer. A
study of the types of psychopathologies, their causes, and accepted
methods of treatment.
PSYC 388 Teams and Team Leadership (3-0-3), fall. Analysis of the
factors contributing to the success of teams in complex organizations;
focusing on team selection, development, training, and evaluation.
Students will develop skills through team building, and by leading in
simulations and team projects.
PSYC 392/592 Child Psychology (3-0-3), fall. An advanced course
in the study of children and adolescents, including physical, emotional,
cognitive, moral, and social development.
PSYC 401 Psychology Seminar Ill (1-4*-1), fall, spring. Detailed
study of graduate school admissions and job search strategies
including school selection, personal skills assessment, resume writing,
and interviewing. To be taken in the junior year. *50 hours ofapproved community experience or other approved experience
is required.
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