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POLS 318 - The American Dream
Credits: 2
An examination of the historical basis, ethos, myths, and reality surrounding the American Dream, with a focus on immigration, the pursuit of wealth, fame, fortune, and home ownership as a road to achieving The Dream.
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POLS 320 - The Presidency
Credits: 5
An evaluation of the primary sources of presidential power, including electoral politics, the presidency, media relations, along with an appraisal of the role of symbolic and political leadership in democratic societies. Every 4 years (offered 2024).
Prerequisites: Any lower division Political Science course. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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POLS 340 - Politics and Media*SSC
Credits: 5
An analysis of the political economy of the mass media, its role in the American electoral system, and the impact of new and emerging forces (Internet, e.g.) on democracy. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
General Education Core: Social Sciences
Course Attributes: COMM,SSC,UWR
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POLS 350 - Public Policy*SSC
Credits: 5
An evaluation of the American political system by following individual programs through their origins, design and formation, and implementation.
Prerequisites: None. Recommended: Basic knowledge of American government. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
General Education Core: Social Sciences
Course Attributes: CIVI,CRIT,SSC
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POLS 352 - Budgetary Politics & Process
Credits: 5
This course provides a general understanding of budget preparation, adoption and execution; proposed reforms of the budget process; revenue strategies; and competing theories of the politics of budgeting. The course will be structured around a series of case studies and practical exercise.
Prerequisites: Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for the course.
Course Attributes: UWR
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POLS 353 - Rural Governance
Credits: 5
The class aims to give students a feel for the hands-on work of community and regional planning, while providing conceptual understanding of the historical, political, legal, social, and environmental contexts that surround and affect the field, via case studies of a series of pressing planning issues- land use, economic development, sustainability. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
Course Attributes: UWR
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POLS 354 - Public Personnel Management
Credits: 5
An examination of the organization and operation of personnel systems and the role of leadership in the public and non-profit sectors. Course explores the motivational and personnel programs required by the organization, along with the leadership strategies for effective human resources management. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
Course Attributes: UWR
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POLS 381 - Jurisprudence
Credits: 5
An examination of some of the key concepts, arguments, controversies and theories within the field of law. Typical topics to be covered include the rule of law, the nature of legal reasoning, interpretation of legal texts, and the relationship between morality and law. Students must have junior standing to register for this course.
Course Attributes: UWR
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POLS 382 - Constitutional Law
Credits: 5
A survey of the principles of Constitutional Law, focusing on Federalism, Interstate Commerce and Separation of Powers. Evaluation of case management tools (standing, judicial review, political question) employed by the Supreme Court, along with an assessment of the judicial politics underlying constitutional development. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
Course Attributes: UWR
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POLS 383 - Civil Liberties
Credits: 5
An appraisal of substantive due process and its impact on social issues (abortion, gender), along with an evaluation of the Supreme Court’s treatment of freedom of expression and the impact of the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause on our diverse ‘melting pot’ society. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
Course Attributes: UWR
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POLS 384 - Administrative Law and Process
Credits: 3
An examination the constitutional basis for administrative regulation, and the legal relationship between administrative agencies and private individuals. The course evaluates the process of administrative agency rulemaking, enforcement and adjudication functions, statutory constraints on agency procedure and judicial oversight of agency action.
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POLS 402 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-5
This course is recommended for advanced students wishing to gain in depth knowledge of a particular subject. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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POLS 407 - Seminar
Credits: 5
Capstone Course. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
Course Attributes: C
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POLS 409 - Field Placement
Credits: 1-15
(Practicum) Designed to offer the student an opportunity to explore career areas and to extend the educational experience beyond the classroom. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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POLS 410 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-5
Topics will vary, but may include theory, law, behavior and conflict regulation, and regional studies.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing or consent of instructor. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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POLS 450 - Applied Policy Analysis
Credits: 5
An evaluation of the crucial components and analytical approaches to public policy analysis, designed to help students develop the skills required to define and critically analyze policy problems, articulate relevant decision making criteria for policy analysis, and evaluate alternative policy options.
Course Attributes: UWR
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POLS 451 - Applied Public Administration*SSC
Credits: 5
An investigation of the role of public management in the political process; including the social and political environment of public administration and issues of organizational behavior, efficiency, responsiveness, and ethics.
Prerequisites: None. POLS 151 recommended. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
General Education Core: Social Sciences
Course Attributes: COMM,CRIT,SSC
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POLS 477 - Gambling Policy
Credits: 5
An appraisal of (1) theoretical explanations of the public process, and their applicability to the study of gambling; (2) the role of state lotteries within public finance; and (3) Emerging types of gambling activity (Indian gaming, Casino gambling, Internet). Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
Course Attributes: UWR
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POLS 480 - Political Science Education
Credits: 1-3
Designed to provide an overview of the discipline of Political Science for those intending to teach it as a primary and secondary school subject. This course is a supplement for education majors who already have substantial course work in political science.
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PADM 509 - Field Placement
Credits: 1-5
Supervised work experience in public administration related-programs, government and administration. Reports and appraisals required. Only 5 credits can be counted towards the Master of Public Administration degree. Course can be waived, and elective credits substituted, with 4+ years of verified managerial experience in public sector. Repeatable course up to 5 times.
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PADM 510 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-5
Topics will vary, but may include, land use planning, legislative advocacy, sustainable development implementation, and issues in environmental policy and administration. Repeatable
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PADM 540 - Research Methods for Pubic Administration
Credits: 4
Research is important to public administrators for a variety of reasons. This course covers the basics of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methodologies directed at assisting public service leaders in identifying problems, celebrating achievements, and persuasively advocating for resources and/or policy change. Students will learn about inquiry and research design by crafting relevant and practical research questions, identifying the proper method of data collection and analysis, and communicating results to organizational leadership and elected officials.
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PADM 541 - Program Evaluation
Credits: 4
This course focuses on the different tools available to public administrators interested in understanding the relationship between their programming and community outcomes. Through the use of methods such as experiments, focus groups, and surveys, students learn how to engage stakeholders, collect and analyze data, communicate results, and translate those findings into improved programming. In addition, many public agencies and non-profits would benefit from assessment and learning, however, they lack the resources necessary to implement intensive evaluations. In this course, students will discover low cost tools that can be integrated into programming without necessitating major overhauls to their operation or creating new, major demands on their current workload.
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PADM 542 - Organizational Behavior
Credits: 4
Organizations are the vehicles used to collectively ‘get things done.’ Perhaps a more apt analogy is conceptualizing an organization as a complex organism; a system, relying on the harmonious interaction of its parts, directed towards a common purpose. Through discussions of bureaucracy, personnel, history, and culture, students will unpackage this complexity by analyzing the internal structures and external pressures placed on public and non-profit organizations. Due to the co-productive and co-dependent nature of organizations, there is a strong collaborative element to this course.
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PADM 543 - Nonprofit Management
Credits: 4
In this course, students will focus on the role of managers in non-profit organizations in the 21st century. Non-profit managers must translate overall mission and programmatic goals into actionable service provision amidst resource constraints. Through exploring key managerial strategies that recognize the importance of non-profit managers, volunteers, governing bodies, policymakers, donors, and clients, this course offers insight into how to overcome challenges likely to impact non-profit organizations.
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PADM 544 - Ethical Leadership for Public Administration
Credits: 4
Public managers are by nature of their position called to leadership. Gaining a deeper understanding of effective leadership styles and skills will be valuable for future career success and development. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in these complex, changing social environments. We will explore theories of leadership and examine the skills and processes employed by effective leaders. In addition, we will center our discussion of leadership around how ethics informs leadership behavior and the implications of the complex challenges inherent to public service for protecting and strengthening ethical standards of governance in a democratic society.
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PADM 545 - Political Communication
Credits: 4
Political communication is not only used by candidates and elected officials. For 21st century governance, public administrators must also be able to speak and write to a variety of different stakeholders including other administrators, elected officials, community leaders, clients, and the public. In this course students will learn 1) who those stakeholders are, 2)how to take complex ideas and translate them into clear messages and 3) choose the correct medium to communicate. Due to the nature of the subject matter, there is a strong oral communication dimension to this course.
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PADM 550 - Applied Policy Analysis
Credits: 4
In this course, students will explore a variety of policy related topics such as the politics of policy making, interpreting and constructing policy ‘problems,’ examining policy alternatives, evaluating outcomes, communicating success and defining failure. Through engaging these topics, you walk out of this course with a more complete understanding of the life cycle of policy and a better understanding of the complexity and context sensitivity that characterizes the policy process.
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PADM 552 - Budgetary Politics & Process
Credits: 4
This course provides an understanding of budget preparation, adoption and execution; proposed reforms of the budget process; revenue strategies; and competing theories of the politics of budgeting. The course will be structured around a series of case studies and practical exercises.
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PADM 553 - Rural Governance
Credits: 4
This course will cover the foundations of public administration theory and praxis. Students will learn about the values, concepts, and challenges salient in public administration and apply them in a rural context. Through this exploration, students will have a better understanding of how public problems ‘uniquely’ manifest in rural areas and how public administrators can position themselves to solve them.
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PADM 554 - Public Personnel Management
Credits: 4
This course examines the organization and operation of personnel systems and the role of leadership in the public and non-profit sectors. We will explore the motivational and personnel programs required by the organization, the leadership strategies for effective human resources management, and how to develop the ideal public service team.
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PADM 561 - Intergovernmental Relations
Credits: 4
An examination of the political, legal, fiscal and administrative challenges confronting intergovernmental relations. Particular focus will be placed on the problems and prospects confronting rural America, including tribal relations, intergovernmental agencies and legislative advocacy.
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PADM 570 - Geographic Info Systems I
Credits: 4
Students will acquire a familiarity with geospatial data and ArcGIS software. In this course, they will demonstrate a basic understanding of how to access, store, clean, and visualize raster and vector data in ArcGIS. Through this process, students will create and interpret original maps that highlight a geospatial relationship between environmental, social, or economic phenomena.
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PADM 571 - Geographic Info Systems II
Credits: 4
Students will demonstrate an advanced ability to manipulate and visualize geospatial data through ArcGIS software. In this course, they will build on skills learned in PADM 570 to construct interactive raster and vector maps. In the process, students will 1) learn how to structure complex overlays, 2) find, access, and translate discrete data into geospatial data, and 3) Draft an interactive, user-friendly dashboard that can be used by public administrators. As this is an advanced course, it will also cover basics of empirical inquiry. Prerequisite: PADM 570 or significant experience with GIS software.
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PADM 584 - Legal Issues in Public Administration
Credits: 4
An examination of the legal basis of government authority and the ways in which legal processes authorize yet limit action by public administrators. Review of relevant legal processes, including rule-making, administrative appeals, and judicial review. Attention is focused on the legal issues in which public administrators are most likely to become involved.
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PRLS 201 - Intro to Public Relations
Credits: 3
This course introduces basic concepts, theories, issues and routine practices of public relations as a communication management function in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. It examines how organizations can ethically and scientifically build productive, mutually beneficial relationships with various stakeholder through effective communication.
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PRLS 211 - Public Relations Techniques
Credits: 3
This course familiarizes students with the toolbox of the public relations industry, particularly the techniques for media relations. Students will become versed on how the traditional mass media and the new media operates in today’s society. Furthermore, students learn to practice basic procedures/tactics in dealing with the media to achieve public relations goals.
Prerequisites: WR 121 or equivalent
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PRLS 301 - Writing/Production-Public Relations
Credits: 4
This course teaches students to how to gain the basic skills in writing for public relations across different media platforms. Students learn how to tell a story persuasively with strategic goals in mind. Many genres in public relations communication will be practiced to achieve a certain level of proficiency.
Prerequisites: PRLS 201 and PRLS 211
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PRLS 311 - Public Relations Cases/Campaigns
Credits: 4
This case study course teaches students to use public relations as a four-step problem-solving process to help an organization manage its relationship with various stakeholders. Students learn to critically analyze signature public relations cases using theories, strategies, and tactics learned in prior classes. With this know ledge, students learn to conduct formal and informal research to articulate communication goals, flesh out message strategies, and design public relations campaigns as a routine management function for organizational effectiveness.
Prerequisites: PRLS 201 and PRLS 211
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PRLS 401 - Public Relations-Social Media
Credits: 4
This course surveys the recent development and best practice in social media-based public relations campaigns. Students learn to use the basic tools in digital storytelling techniques and social media platforms such as lnstagram, Facebook, and Twitter to generate publicity and manage the relationship with public stakeholders. More importantly, students learn to use social media to deploy different genres of public relations campaign, such as issue management, crisis communication, employee relations, and community engagement. Students must have at least junior standing to register.
Prerequisites: PRLS 301
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PRLS 490 - Legal/Ethical Problems-Public Relations
Credits: 4
This course examines the First Amendment-related legal and ethical issue in public relations practice. Students learn to appreciate the moral foundation of media law and the principle of social responsibility required of public communication. More importantly, they learn to weigh competing principles and values to render a decision with a degree of moral certainty. Critical ethical issues such as truthfulness and honesty, privacy, confidentiality, conflict of interest, editorial independence, indecency, fair trial, due care, detrimental reliance, and stereotypes will be discussed. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
Prerequisites: PRLS 301
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PRLS 498 - Practicum
Credits: 2
This course guides students to apply the knowledge they learned from previous courses to public relations jobs in local or regional organizations. Students select the reputable business organization, government agencies, or public relations firms to engage in real-world communication practice to further hone their skill in conducting public relations as a routine problem-solving process. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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PRLS 499 - Capstone
Credits: 3
This course is the culmination of students’ program of study in public relations with a portfolio presentation based on either an experiential learning project or a graduation thesis. Students apply accumulated knowledge and skill to a real-world public relations problem, developing a workable plan or an insightful analysis of the problem in order to solve it. This portfolio presentation requires students to demonstrate their mastery of the subject matter to potential clients or employers and, thus, help them search for jobs and chart their long-term career in public relations. Students must have at least senior standing to register for this course.
Course Attributes: C
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PSY 110 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
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PSY 201 - General Psychology*SSC
Credits: 4
An examination of fundamental processes of human and animal behavior with emphases on methodology, biological bases of behavior, learning, motivation, perception, and cognitive processes. College level reading and writing skills needed.
General Education Core: Social Sciences
Course Attributes: INQ,SSC
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PSY 202 - General Psychology*SSC
Credits: 4
An examination of fundamental processes of human behavior with emphases on development, abnormal behavior, and assessment of individual differences.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 .
General Education Core: Social Sciences
Course Attributes: INQ,SSC
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PSY 210 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
In-depth presentation of a topic of interest to both students and faculty.
Prerequisites: May be required for some courses.
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PSY 211 - Intro Lifespan Development
Credits: 3
This course introduces principles of human development from birth through adulthood. Students will be exposed to a variety of concepts and research findings regarding lifespan development. Students will be able to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the varying approaches to development, as well as the difficulties with defining and measuring “average” developmental milestones.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 .
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PSY 222 - Writing In Psychology
Credits: 3
An introduction to writing in the academic discipline of psychology. Emphasis on the practice of writing skills and examination of various types of papers in psychology.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 . PSY 202 is required but may be taken concurrently.
Course Attributes: UWR
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PSY 223 - Intro Lab Methods in Psychology
Credits: 3
Laboratory activities emphasizing the methods used in psychology research including experimental design, data collection, descriptive data analysis, basics of significance testing, graphing results, and interpreting findings. This course requires additional individual or group laboratory time in addition to scheduled class meetings.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 . PSY 202 is required by may be taken concurrently.
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PSY 231 - Human Sexuality*SSC
Credits: 3
An introductory course covering the broad area of human sexual behavior. Topics include reproduction and gestation, cultural variations in behavior, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual stereotypes, and current sexual attitudes.
General Education Core: Social Sciences
Course Attributes: CRIT,SSC
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PSY 303 - The Psychology Major
Credits: 1
This course covers topics related to being a successful undergraduate psychology major at EOU. Course content will introduce the psychology department, the requirements for the psychology degree, career options for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology, graduate school options, and career options for those who pursue a graduate degree in psychology. American Psychological Associate (APA) expectations for research, professional communications, and ethical behavior will be discussed. This course is required for all Psychology majors.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 and PSY 202 , or consent of instructor. PSY 202 may be taken concurrently.
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PSY 310 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
Prerequisites: May be required for some courses. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PSY 311 - Child Development*SSC
Credits: 5
Principles of human development from birth through adolescence. Biological, cognitive, and social development will be examined.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 and PSY 202 or consent of instructor. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
General Education Core: Social Sciences
Course Attributes: CRIT,SSC
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PSY 321 - Stress & Disease*SMI
Credits: 3
This course examines both the historical and current research the field of psychoneuroimmunology. Emphases will include the relationship between psychological stress and physical diseases, the physiological and psychological assessment of stress, the effects of stress hormones on immune function, and conditioned immune responses in animals. This course will attempt to fairly present our current understanding of the relationships between psychological stress and cancer, AIDS, and infectious diseases. We will examine experimental design limitations that have made interpretations of research often controversial.
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: CRIT,SMI
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PSY 327 - Statistics & Experimental Design*SMI
Credits: 5
Principles of experimental design and associated data analysis techniques such as regression, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and non-parametric statistics; experience with statistical packages for computers; introduction to exploratory data analysis. This course requires students to apply basic principles of mathematics including algebra.
Prerequisites: MATH 105 , MATH 111 or higher with a C- or better. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: CRIT,SMI
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PSY 330 - Emotion*SSC
Credits: 5
Exploration of classic and current psychological research about such issues as how emotions function in communication, develop during infancy and childhood, are accompanied by physiological reactions, and relate to thought, mood, and memory.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 and PSY 202 or consent of instructor. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
General Education Core: Social Sciences
Course Attributes: COMM,SSC
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PSY 335 - Cognitive Psychology*SMI
Credits: 5
An introduction to the study of human cognition including topics such as memory, knowledge representation, problem solving, language, imagery, and attention. Includes lecture and laboratory sessions.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 , PSY 202 and PSY 222 or consent of instructor.
Corequisite(s): Enrollment in PSY 335L .
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: COMM,SMI,UWR
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PSY 335L - Cognitive Psychology Lab
Credits: 0
Must be taken concurrently with PSY 335 (on-campus only). Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PSY 342 - Brain & Behavior
Credits: 5
Fundamentals of neurophysiology, neuropharmacology and functional neuroanatomy. Topics such as brain mechanisms of reward, learning, memory, motivation, and reproductive behaviors.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 and PSY 202 or consent of instructor.
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PSY 343 - Learning
Credits: 5
A thorough survey of modern learning and conditioning principles. This course emphasizes the experimental analysis of learning and adaptive behavior and demonstrates how experimental research can be, and is applied to the understanding and modification of human behavior.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 and PSY 202 or consent of instructor.
Corequisite(s): Enrollment in PSY 343L .
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PSY 343L - Learning Lab
Credits: 0
Must be taken concurrently with PSY 343 (on-campus only). Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PSY 344 - Sensation & Perception
Credits: 5
Survey of fundamental approaches to the study of visual and auditory functions with some consideration of touch, taste, and smell. Includes lecture and laboratory sessions.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 and PSY 202 or consent of instructor.
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PSY 345 - Motivation
Credits: 5
Students will be exposed to a variety of competing paradigms (e.g., biological, psychoanalytical, learning, cognitive, and cultural) on topics related to motivation (e.g., biological motives [hunger, thirst, sex], energy and arousal, rewards, decision-making, cognitive processes) and required to think critically about each. Students will be able to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each approach to motivation as well as the difficulties with defining and measuring motivation.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 and PSY 202 or consent of instructor. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PSY 350 - Abnormal Psychology
Credits: 5
Study of behavior pathology and mental health through considerations of etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, treatment procedures, and prognosis.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 and PSY 202 or consent of instructor.
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PSY 357 - Evolution & Behavior*SMI
Credits: 5
Introduction to the evolutionary mechanisms that influence behavior, learning, choice, intelligence, and instinct in humans and animals. Identification of the relationships between a species’ environment and the species’ abilities. Critical examination of explanations of complex behaviors based on proximate and ultimate causation.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 and PSY 202 or consent of instructor.
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: INQ,SMI
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PSY 360 - Principles of Social Psychology
Credits: 5
This course provides an introduction to and survey of social psychology, which is the study of individual behavior and thought in social situations. The course will cover such topics as attributions, social thinking, the self, attitudes, prejudice, helping behavior, group decision making, and applications of social psychology.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 and PSY 202 or consent of instructor.
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PSY 370 - Personality
Credits: 5
An introduction to the major theoretical perspectives and fundamental principles of personality. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the relationship between these principles and how they apply to individuals in contemporary society.
Prerequisites: PSY 201 and PSY 202 or consent of instructor.
Course Attributes: UWR
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PSY 401 - Research
Credits: 1-6
Students conduct research or a literature review on a topic of interest.
Prerequisites: PSY 303 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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PSY 403 - Honors Thesis (Capstone)
Credits: 5
Students will design and conduct a substantial individual research project, write a publication-style manuscript based on their work, give an oral defense of the thesis, and complete a professional presentation of their work.
Prerequisites: PSY 222 , PSY 223 , PSY 303 , STAT 327 with a grade of B or higher, and completion of the Psychology 300 level core (25 credits). Additionally, a GPA of at least 3.33 in psychology courses at beginning of the senior year, and consent of a psychology faculty member. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
Course Attributes: C,UWR
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PSY 405 - Reading and Conference
Credits: 1-5
Prerequisites: PSY 303 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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PSY 407 - Seminar (Arranged)
Credits: 1-6
Opportunity for small groups of students to pursue topics of interest or to extend specific topics arising out of course material. The seminars vary from year to year depending upon interests and needs of students and upon availability of faculty.
Prerequisites: PSY 303 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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PSY 409 - Practicum
Credits: 1-15
Supervised experience in selected agencies for advanced-level psychology majors where classroom theory can be practiced and evaluated. Normally taken following the completion of psychology course work.
Prerequisites: PSY 303 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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PSY 410 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
In-depth presentation of a topic of interest to both students and faculty. Topics will vary from year to year depending on interests and availability of faculty.
Prerequisites: PSY 303 . Others may be required for some topics. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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PSY 424 - Psychological Assessment
Credits: 6
An introduction to theory and principles underlying the psychological assessment of personality and intelligence. Students will have an opportunity to administer, score, and write reports on several kinds of psychological tests.
Prerequisites: PSY 303 , PSY 327 or equivalent.
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PSY 433 - Psychopharmacology
Credits: 5
Advanced study of neuropharmacology and biological mechanisms of drug action. Topics include the mechanisms of action for drugs such as: amphetamine and cocaine, antidepressants, alcohol, psychotropic drugs, and antipsychotics.
Prerequisites: PSY 303 , PSY 342 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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PSY 436 - Psychology of Diversity
Credits: 5
This course will explore the concept of diversity - how an individual’s social and cultural identities shape their experiences in the world. We will draft and discuss definitions of diversity, cultural differences, prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. Accordingly, we will examine the theories for the causes of prejudice and discrimination (evolutionary, personality, ideologies, socialization, and developmental influences). We will also explore the experiences and consequences of belonging to a stigmatized group. Finally, we will examine methods to reduce prejudice and value diversity in society and our everyday lives. We will utilize readings from books, scholarly research articles, relevant video clips, podcasts, and other media. Repeatable up to 2 times.
Prerequisites: PSY 360 or consent of instructor.
Course Attributes: DPD
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PSY 442 - Neuropsychology
Credits: 5
This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of clinical neuropsychology. The course will review the anatomy and basic function of the brain, particularly that of the cerebral cortex. Major neuropsychological dysfunctions related to brain damage, as well as what neurological disorders can reveal about normal brain functioning, will be presented. Students will also gain an understanding of the typical assessment tools and procedures for diagnosing neuropsychological disorders.
Prerequisites: PSY 303 , PSY 335 or PSY 342 or consent of instructor.
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PSY 450 - Psychology Research Topics
Credits: 5
In this capstone course, students will synthesize the skills they have learned throughout their education in psychology by writing a research paper. Students will demonstrate understanding of experimental design, literature search and review techniques, and statistical analyses.
Prerequisites: PSY 222 , PSY 223 , PSY 303 , STAT 327 , and completion of the Psychology 300 level core (25 credits). Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
Course Attributes: C,UWR
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PSY 451 - Clinical Intervention
Credits: 5
An overview of intervention techniques used in clinical psychology including crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, desensitization training, and relationship development, and ethics.
Prerequisites: PSY 303 , PSY 350 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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PSY 460 - Experimental Psychology
Credits: 3
Advanced study of experimental design, ethical issues in research, and data analysis. Students will review the literature and develop a proposal for a research project on a topic of interest. The research project will be completed in PSY 461 .
Prerequisites: PSY 222 , PSY 223 , PSY 303 , PSY 327 /STAT 327 with a grade of B or higher and completion of the Psychology 300 level core (25 credits). Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
Course Attributes: C,UWR
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PSY 461 - Research Experimental Psychology
Credits: 3
In this capstone course, students will revise an individualized research proposal developed in PSY 460 , collect and analyze data, and prepare a professional style research poster.
Prerequisites: PSY 222 , PSY 223 , PSY 303 , PSY 327 /STAT 327 , completion of the Psychology 300 level core (25 credits) and PSY 460 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
Course Attributes: C
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PSY 473 - Family Systems Theory & Therapy
Credits: 5
This course will examine the major tenets of systems theory, specifically focusing on the role that family systems play in the development of the individual. An overview of the current theories and methods of family intervention will be explored. Some research methodology and assessment techniques employed by the theorist/theories will be studied as well. Focus will be on both learning the systemic family theories as well as practically applying their methodology to personal and vignette situations.
Prerequisites: PSY 303 , PSY 311 or PSY 350 . Must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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PSY 510 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
Topics of current interest to students and faculty, such as advanced data analysis, learning, research, and applications.
Prerequisites: May be required for some courses. Students must have graduate standing to register for this course.
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SCI 101 - Intro to Physical Science Practices*SMI
Credits: 4
The course is designed to provide students with a broad background in the physical sciences area with emphasis on science and engineering practices and the integration of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) content. The curriculum stresses both theoretical principles and applications of concepts using laboratory investigations, hands-on projects and scientific inquiry. This course is especially suited for those students preparing for elementary school science teaching.
Prerequisites: MATH 070 .
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: INQ,SMI,UWR
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SCI 102 - Intro to Earth Science Practices*SMI
Credits: 4
The course is designed to provide students with a broad background in the earth sciences area with emphasis on science and engineering practices and the integration of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) content. The curriculum stresses both theoretical principles and applications of concepts using laboratory investigations, hands-on projects and scientific inquiry. This course is especially suited for those students preparing for elementary school science teaching.
Prerequisites: MATH 070 .
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: INQ,SMI,UWR
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SCI 103 - Matter*SMI
Credits: 4
The course is designed to provide students with a broad background in chemistry with emphasis on science and engineering practices and the integration of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) content. The curriculum stresses both theoretical principles and applications of concepts using laboratory investigations, hands-on projects and scientific inquiry. This course is especially suited for those students preparing for elementary school science teaching.
Prerequisites: MATH 070 or equivalent.
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: INQ,SMI
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SCI 104 - Introduction to Life Sciences*SMI
Credits: 4
This course is designed to provide students with a broad background in the biological sciences with an emphasis on laboratory and field experiences. The curriculum stresses both theoretical principles and the applications of biological evolution, biotechnology, and ecology. Inherent in the curriculum are experiences with quantification, scale, and societal issues.
Prerequisites: MATH 070
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: COMM,CRIT,INQ,SMI
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SCI 110 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
Provides flexibility in offerings within various science areas.
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SCI 116 - Future Health Prof of Oregon
Credits: 2
Future Health Professionals of Oregon serves as a starting block for those interested in health careers. The course gives students fundamental skills required in health careers, while allowing them to expand their understanding of the requirements of entry into this field. Students will also experience critical thinking discussions around current topics in contemporary health care. In addition to completing all lessons, students are required to complete a 12 hour job shadow placement in the health field. Students may complete an instructor approved project in lieu of a job shadow placement.
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SCI 200I - INTACT
Credits: 1
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SCI 207 - Seminar
Credits: 1-15
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SCI 208 - Workshop
Credits: 1-6
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SCI 209 - Field Placement
Credits: 1-15
A planned and supervised work experience at an introductory level designed to offer students opportunity to explore or finalize career goals. The work experience extends the student’s learning experience beyond the classroom through approved learning objectives.
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SCI 210 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
Provides flexibility in offerings within various science areas.
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SCI 215 - Medical Terminology
Credits: 3
The course provides a study of the principles of medical word building to help the student develop extensive medical vocabulary used in health care occupations. Study focuses on word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, used to describe surgical procedures, diagnostic procedures, and medical specialties. Includes definitions, spelling and pronunciation of medical terms and terminology appropriate for the following body systems: digestive, urinary, female and male reproductive, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, blood, lymphatic and immune, and musculoskeletal.
Prerequisites: WR 115 or WR 121 .
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SCI 221 - Intro to Astronomy*SMI
Credits: 3
An overview of the history of astronomy, structure and evolution of the solar system, stellar systems and evolution, galactic structure, interstellar medium, cosmology, astronomical instrumentation.
Prerequisites: MATH 095 or higher or consent of instructor.
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: CRIT,INQ,SMI
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SCI 226 - Envl Sci I: Prin of Ecology & Environmental Biology w/Lab*SMI
Credits: 5
Ecosystem level biology and human interactions with the environment. Basic concepts in Ecology including food webs, biodiversity, photosynthesis and the carbon cycle, microbiology, organismal biology, and biological evolution. The lab will provide hands on experience that reinforces the concepts presented in lecture and provides the opportunity for independent experimentation. The course is designed to provide an integrated background in ecology that prepares the student to think about and discuss rural systems in context of the natural world.
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: CRIT,INQ,SMI
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SCI 226L - Envl Sci I: Prin of Ecology & Environmental Biology Lab
Credits: 0
Must be taken concurrently with SCI 226 .
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SCI 227 - Env Sci II: Prin of Environmental Chemistry w/Lab*SMI
Credits: 5
Principles of chemistry as they relate to the natural environment. The course covers atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonds, catalysts, and balancing chemical equations. Organic and inorganic chemistry will be introduced. Biochemical concepts required to understand cellular chemistry will also be covered. The lab will provide hands on experience that reinforces the concepts presented in lecture. The course is designed to provide an integrated background in chemistry that prepares the student to think about and discuss rural systems from a chemical perspective.
Prerequisites: SCI 226 .
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: CRIT,INQ,SMI
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