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PHY 599 - Independent Study (1 to 3 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 100 - U.S. National Politics (3 cr.)
A survey of the constitutional, political, and social bases of the American political system. Structure and functions of the leading institutions - presidency, bureaucracy, congress, courts - of the national government. Political issues and ways in which governmental decisions are made.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Social Sciences
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSC 120 - Comparative Politics (3 cr.)
Why are some countries democracies? What strategies do authoritarian leaders pursue to remain in power? Why do some countries experience high levels of corruption and political violence? This course addresses these and other key questions in comparative politics, through a comparison of political systems in different regions of the world.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 220 - International Relations (3 cr.)
An overview of the study of international relations. The primary focus is the major theoretical approaches used to study international politics, while surveying the main topic areas within international relations. Major topics covered include the different levels of analysis used to study international politics, the state and non-state actors, the role of international law and institutions, war and national security, the international economy, and international environmental issues.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Social Sciences
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 231 - Introduction to Political Thought (3 cr.)
Should you obey laws, even when they are unjust? What makes government, private property, and the law legitimate? Can you be subject to a government and still be free? How important is equality, and why do we have inequality? This course examines these and other core questions and ideas about political life. Through selections drawn from important works of political thought from 2500 years ago to today, we study the most basic questions humans can ask about society.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Western Civilization
Semester(s) Offered: Fall or Spring
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PSC 240 - State and Local Government (3 cr.)
An introduction to the nature and the function of state, county, and municipal governments in the United States and the political environment in which they operate. The constitutional bases and evolutionary changes of these governments are studied in the context of both political behavior and the processes of governmental decision-making. Particular emphasis on New York State government and local governments within New York.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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PSC 282 - Political Ideals and Ideologies (3 cr.)
A study of political ideals such as order, liberty, equality, and justice as well as an examination of systems of interrelated political beliefs–political ideologies such as liberalism, socialism, anarchism, conservatism, feminism, environmentalism, and fundamentalism. Analyses the impact of politically relevant beliefs upon our understanding of complex political realities and our desire to rationalize to ourselves and justify to others the political choices that we make.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 290 - Introduction to Law (3 cr.)
What is law? How has law developed in the United States? What role does law play in our society? Students will: discuss the sources, purpose, and functions of law in the United States; survey various areas of law (business, constitutional, contractual, criminal, family, property, tort, etc.); and examine the extent to which law can address societal problems.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Social Sciences
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 311 - Quantitative Political Analysis (3 cr.)
How can research about politics be “scientific”? How can we draw conclusions about political phenomena in a systematic and testable way? This course provides an introduction to quantitative analytical methods as applied to the study of politics and public policy. Topics to be covered include: data gathering, descriptive and inferential statistics, tests of hypotheses, and basic mathematical modeling. Prior completion of MAT 109 or MAT 166 is strongly recommended.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore Standing or POI
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 313 - Writing in Political Science (3 cr.)
Within a seminar that focuses on writing and communicating clearly about political topics to public and political science audiences, students develop their ability to analyze and interpret politics and political events. Students will write extensively on topics of their choice as they work together to develop and enhance their research and writing abilities. PSC majors are recommended to take PSC 311 first.
liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or POI
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 314 - Legal Research and Writing (3 cr.)
Within a seminar focused on researching and writing about the law, students will: cite, locate, analyze, and explain law in its various forms; and compose objective and persuasive writing appropriate for various legal and non-legal audiences. While useful for all, this skill-set will prove of great use to students planning to attend law school or work in the legal profession.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 290 and Junior standing or POI
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 318 - The Rise and Fall of Democracy (3 cr.)
Can democracy survive when its citizens are deeply divided and increasingly disappointed with their political system? This course explores the state of democracy today by looking at political institutions and why they change. Topics covered include how democratic and non-democrtic political systems are organized and the causes behind the rise and fall of democracies.
Liberal Arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 120 or POI
Semester(s) Offered: Variable
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PSC 319 - National Security in the 21st Century (3 cr.)
This course focuses on the threats and challenges faced by governments as they attempt to provide for national security in the current international environment. The central topics of this course are the security issues of greatest concern today: the proliferation of dangerous military technology, particularly nuclear weapons, international terrorism, and how “rogue” and failed states contribute to both threats. The course will also explore the potential security threats of the near future, such as environmental change, resource competition, demographic change, and the spread of disease.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 220 or six credits of political science.
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PSC 320 - Politics of Ethnicity and Race (3 cr.)
Why do we see ethnic or racial groups organizing politically in some countries, but not others? Why does ethnic/racial violence happen, and when it is most likely to occur? This course covers these questions and more as it explores the politics of ethnicity and race in a variety of countries. Topics covered include the sources and nature of ethnic and racial pluralism, the dynamics of ethnic/racial political mobilization, the sources of ethnic/racial violence, and what can be done to manage ethnic/racial political competition and violence.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing or POI
General Education Category: Global Issues
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 321 - Latin American Politics (3 cr.)
This course is an overview of the politics of Central and South America with particular emphasis on selected states such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Guatemala, Haiti, and Mexico. A principal focus is the historical, social, cultural, and political dynamics influencing democracy, development, and social change in Latin American states. Also includes regional relations with an emphasis on the impact of U.S. policies and intervention on Latin American states and societies.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): LAS 111 or PSC 120 or six PSC credits.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 327 - European Politics (3 cr.)
Why do some European countries have parliamentary systems? Why do European political systems sometimes include extreme right-wing and left-wing political parties? How did the European Union develop and how does it work? This course attempts to answer these questions through a study of European political systems and their interaction with European Union politics.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore Status or POI.
General Education Category: Western Civilization
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 334 - War (3 cr.)
This course explores the topic of war using political, social, and philosophical perspectives. The main topics covered include the causes of war and civil war; the impact preparing for and waging war has on society; and the ethics of waging war.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status or POI
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 335 - Politics of the World Economy (3 cr.)
This course focuses on the politics of international economic relations, in terms of both the politics of foreign economic policy and the interaction between states negotiating economic relations. The principal focus of the course is on how exposure to the international economy affects states, and in return how demands for specific policies from domestic interest groups affects how states interact with each other. Major topics include trade, capital flows, the role of international institutions and laws, the politics of development, the environment, and globalization.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 220 or six credits of political science.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 336 - Comparative & International Courts (3 cr.)
When can courts stand up to authoritarian leaders, and when do they instead become complicit? What can international courts do to promote human rights? This course addresses these and other questions by examining court systems outside the US, including international courts. Topics will include judicial independence, the relationship between courts and other branches of government under both democratic and authoritarian regimes, and human rights advocacy, among others.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or POI
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
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PSC 343 - U.S. Congress and Presidency (3 cr.)
Selection, organization, processes, and personalities of our national legislature and executive. Constitutional powers, inter-branch relations, and economic and foreign policymaking.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Three PSC credits.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 344 - U.S. Political Parties and Interest Groups (3 cr.)
A study of the nature of political parties and interest groups, and their impact on elections, government, public policy, and political change. The similarities and differences between parties and interest groups as intermediary organizations linking citizens and government.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 345 - U.S. Public Opinion and Voting Behavior (3 cr.)
Individual political thinking and polling trends nationwide and in New York State. Political candidates and the processes of party nomination and general election. Demographic and attitudinal foundations of voting choices in U.S. and N.Y. elections.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 355 - Topics in Law (1 to 3 cr.)
Course content varies based on current law topics of sufficient importance to merit a semester’s attention. Topics may be general (e.g., “The Politics of Judicial Selection in the U.S.”) or specific (e.g., “Civil Liberties in a Time of Terrorism”). Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Six PSC credits.
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PSC 356 - Topics in Public Policy (3 cr.)
Course content varies based on current public policy topics of sufficient importance to merit a semester’s attention. Topics may be general (e.g., “Shifts in Policy after Realigning Elections”) or specific (e.g., “What Will the Department of Homeland Security Do?). Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Six PSC credits.
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PSC 357 - Topics in World Affairs (3 cr.)
Course content varies based on International Relations and Comparative Politics topics of sufficient importance to merit a semester’s attention. This can include experimental or developmental courses, and the topics can be general (e.g. “International Organizations”) or specific (“War and Violence in the Middle East”).
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 120 or PSC 220 or POI
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PSC 359 - Topics in Political Theory (3 cr.)
Course content varies based on Political Philosophy and Theory topics of sufficient importance to merit a semester’s attention. These can include development versions of potentially permanent courses such as “Contemporary Political Theory” and “Politics in the Risk Society” or more esoteric offerings like “Latin American Positivism”. Course may be repeated if topics vary.
Liberal Arts
Prerequisite(s): six PSC credits.
Semester(s) Offered: Variable
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PSC 371 - African-American Political Thought (3 cr.)
What is the political connection between Frederick Douglass in the 19th century and Beyoncé in the 21st century? What are the historical antecedents of #BlackLivesMatter? To examine questions such as these, this course evaluates the history and the present of African-American political theory and practice, through an analysis of theoretical texts, pamphlets/manifestos, and popular culture from the periods of the abolitionist movement, Reconstruction, civil rights, late 20th century black feminist thought, and contemporary African-American politics and culture.
Liberal Arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Variable
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PSC 372 - Feminist Political Thought (3 cr.)
Gender plays a role in structuring all politics and political ideas, whether we recognize it or not. To examine this notion, this course engages feminist theory about the fundamental questions of political life: what is politics?; how does power operate?; what are possibilities for political change? Students in the course will examine feminist responses to the history of Western political thought, theories of the state, analyses of resistance and liberation, and accounts of diversity and difference.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 231 or PSC 282 or GWS 101 or POI
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
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PSC 374 - Justice and Politics (3 cr.)
What is justice? Should the objective of politics and government be to establish a just society? If so, how does a government realize political justice? To explore these and related questions, this course examines political theories of justice dating back to ancient Greece and continuing through contemporary accounts of gender and racial justice.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 231 or PSC 282 or POI
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
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PSC 380 - Public Policy and Administration (3 cr.)
Analytical treatment of types of public policy and of the models and theories of the policy making process at the national level. Particular emphasis on the implementation and evaluation of policies by the federal bureaucracy. Secondary emphasis on the budgetary process. Several important policy areas are discussed and analyzed within the framework of the models and theories.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 382 - Courts, Judges & Politics (3 cr.)
This course focuses on the U.S. judiciary at all levels of U.S. government. Topics include the judicial role in a constitutional republic, judicial selection and tenure, judicial organization and jurisdiction, judicial power and judicial restraint, judicial interaction with other political actors and with the public, the roles of attorneys and jurors in the American legal process, alternatives to judicial dispute resolution, judicial process, judicial policy making, and judicial impact and importance.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 or PSC 290 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 383 - Domestic Policy (3 cr.)
The course is an examination of the major strategic areas of U.S. Domestic Policy. These include: the economic and budgetary issues, public health, education, social welfare, and environment and criminal justice policies, and the cultural wars in social regulations. The course looks at the history of these areas from their emergence as policy concerns, through the growing role of the federal government, to their current status. There is also a comparison between the ways these issues are handled politically in the U.S. compared with other modern democracies.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 (PSC 380 recommended).
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 390 - U.S. Constitutional Law (3 cr.)
The U.S. Constitution distributes power among coequal branches and between a federal and state governments. What happens when there is conflict between these areas of government? Students will discuss U.S. Supreme Court decisions pertaining to controversial issues such as the authority to tax, spend, and declare war to the impact of national emergencies and terrorism.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 391 - U.S. Civil Rights & Liberties (3 cr.)
The First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution provide many cherished civil rights and liberties. What are the boundaries of these rights and liberties? When may they be abridged? Students will discuss U.S. Supreme Court decisions pertaining to controversial issues such as abortion, criminal procedure, discrimination, hate speech, and obscenity.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 393 - Comparative and International Law (3 cr.)
What do legal proceedings look like in the global context? What does international law say about war and human rights? Why do countries create international courts and what can these courts actually do? This course addresses these and other questions by surveying major legal traditions of the world, international law and international courts.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 290 or P.O.I.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 399 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 451 - Seminar on Elections (3 cr.)
An assessment of the role of elections in democratic societies: voting systems, issues of suffrage, party and mass media roles. Electoral patterns including sectionalism, realignment, incumbency and interparty competition.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 452 - Seminar on U.S. Foreign Policy (3 cr.)
An examination of the formulation and execution of U.S. Foreign Policy, past, present and future with particular emphasis on the Post Cold War world. Objectives and Instruments of U.S. Foreign Policy. Foreign Policy process and Procedure. Domestic and international politics of U.S. Foreign Policy. Contemporary Issues. An overarching theme is U.S. power in world affairs, its sources, limits, magnitude, utility and ethics. Meets Writing Across the Curriculum requirement for Political Science majors.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or POI.
Meets Advanced Writing Requirement
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 457 - Seminar on 21st Century Political Thought (3cr.)
How does political thought respond to the most pressing political issues of our time? This seminar evaluates how political theorists analyze significant contemporary political issues, such as climate change, migration, indigenous politics, and inequality. Students will develop a substantial independent research paper as part of the course.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission of instructor
Semester(s) Offered: Variable
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PSC 458 - Seminar on Judicial Politics and Behavior (3 cr.)
Are judges in the United States motivated by applying law or creating policy? What effects do race, gender, and economic resources have on the likelihood of litigant success? What roles do precedent, institutional structure, and judges’ ideology play in judicial behavior? Students will read, discuss, and evaluate scholarship on judicial politics and behavior addressing these and many other important questions about what has been called our “Least Dangerous Branch.”
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Political Science or POI
Semester(s) Offered: Annually
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PSC 489 - Washington Internship Institute (3 to 15 cr.)
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 495 - Undergraduate Research (1 to 3 cr.)
Research project arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Formal application process. May be repeated no more than once.
Liberal Arts
Prerequisite(s): POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 496 - Instructional Practicum (1 to 3 cr.)
Supervised tutoring and classroom instructional assistance in an introductory political science course (PSC 100 , PSC 120 , PSC 220 , PSC 231 , PSC 311 ). Student and professor must specify exact duties by contract. Cannot be repeated. Graded on a pass/fail basis.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): POI and 12 credits of PSC including a minimum grade of B in the course to be taught.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 498 - Internship (1 to 15 cr.)
Advanced field work under academic supervision. Participation in the work of government offices, political campaigns, interest groups, law offices. Full credit internships (15 credit hours per semester) have accompanying seminars. Internship credit does not replace course work requirements of PSC. Formal application process.
Liberal Arts
Prerequisite(s): Variable.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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PSC 499 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Individual work with a professor on any topic germane to political science. Independent studies cannot be used for courses that are offered normally. Formal application process.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and POI
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PRE 240 - Audio-Video Production for Journalism and Public Relations (3 cr.)
This hands-on course is designed to familiarize the student with the basic theory and practice of audio and video production in journalism and public relations. This course will introduce the student to the basics of capturing and editing audio and video for the Web, including writing for audio and video, operation of audio recorders and video camcorders, and digital editing of audio and video.
Prerequisite(s): JOU 206 . Restricted to journalism and public relations majors, or journalism minors; unless student has chair’s approval.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PRE 304 - Law and Ethics for Journalists and Public Relations Practitioners (3 cr.)
Focuses on the news media and public relations, with an emphasis on ways legal statutes and ethics affect the practice of journalism and public relations conducted in new media and marketing environments. Examines the moral, philosophical, and legal foundations of decision-making across two interdependent disciplines. Provides the necessary tools to help journalism and public relations graduates make better sense of the situations and challenges they will face in their professional lives.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): JOU 204 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PRE 305 - Discovering the Hidden Stories of a Community (3 cr.)
This course introduces students to historical research in primary sources that will help them to discover and recreate the lives of individuals and communities. The types of sources investigated in this course include government and archival records commonly available in most communities.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Every other Spring
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PRE 311 - Public Relations Principles (3 cr.)
An intensive introduction to public relations theories and practices-including issue and crisis management, lobbying, image campaigns and internal corporate communication-that enable organizations to develop and manage socially responsible relationships with their various stakeholders. Emphasis on the role of public opinion in strategic organizational communication. This course is part of the sequence of prescribed courses in the public relations major and will prepare students for Campaign Planning and Development (PRE 314 ).
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): JOU 204 or CMM 118 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PRE 314 - Campaign Planning and Development (3 cr.)
This course focuses on public relations strategy and campaign development methods. Bridges fundamental concepts in the study of public relations with the practical application of those concepts to the real-world discipline of corporate communication. Provides students with the understanding of the elements necessary to construct successful public relations campaigns and prepares students for the Public Relations Campaigns course (PRE 466 )-the capstone experience in the Public Relations major.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): JOU 206 , PRE 311 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PRE 321 - Advertising in the Electronic Age (3 cr.)
An in-depth look into advertising in the broadcast industry and within emerging on-line technologies, with particular emphasis on the integration of audience research, the creative process and measurement of sales and media effectiveness.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): CMM 118 or JOU 204 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PRE 327 - Speech Coaching (3 cr.)
The course affords intensive study in public speaking and training in effective speech coaching. Students learn how to coach other students in developing effective presentational skills and managing communication apprehension. Students are trained to coach public speaking and assist in the Speech Lab.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): JOU 127 or CMM 101 ; and POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PRE 334 - Pitch, Persuade, Present (3 cr.)
Focuses on development of practical skills associated with presentations in interpersonal and group settings in the public relations profession. Designed to perfect techniques of persuasive communication in interviews, business presentations, negotiations, client pitches, oral reporting and campaign evaluation. Emphasis on audience identification, conceptual and creative issues, content structure, and message delivery, including the use of presentational media. Provides students with essential skills needed for work in the competitive environment of contemporary public relations.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PRE 311 .
Semester(s) Offered: Every other Year
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PRE 345 - Social Media for Public Relations (3 cr.)
Examines the relationships among online publics and organizations that rely on social media to engage those publics. Explores the value, mutual benefits and quality of those relationships. Provides both a theoretical and practical approach to understanding such issues as advocacy, trust and influence. Focuses on the different uses and effects of social media platforms and channels in public relations.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PRE 311 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PRE 368 - Public Relations Cases (3 cr.)
A critical analysis of public relations practice in various organizations and professions. Emphasis on ethical and legal issues, core organizational values, trust and transparency. Examines models of communication management in planning, design and implementation of public relations strategy.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): CMM311.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PRE 399 - Independent Study (1 to 12 cr.)
Liberal Arts
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PRE 400 - Preparation for the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations (1 cr.)
Optional, preparatory training for students seeking an entry-level, professional designation in public relations.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; public relations majors only.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PRE 402 - Public Relations Research (3 cr.)
Covers essentials of design, data collection, and analysis/interpretation associated with common empirical methods used in public relations research-both qualitative and quantitative. Students will learn to develop valid and reliable instruments, use a computerized statistical package to analyze data, and report findings. Emphasizes the centrality of research ethics and the importance of becoming a critical consumer and evaluator of mass-mediated information.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): MAT 161 , PRE 311 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PRE 407 - Internal Relations (3 cr.)
An examination of organizational effectiveness through the organization’s internal communication practices. Provides a comprehensive view of communication principles and practices in many types of formal organizations. Takes a critical look at specific cultural issues within organizations and explores some of the main ethical concerns in communication among an organization’s internal stakeholders.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PRE 311 .
Semester(s) Offered: Every other Fall
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PRE 415 - Event Planning and Management (3 cr.)
An intensive introduction to practical theories and concepts involved in the implementation of successful small-scale and large-scale events. Exploration of the creative process, event selection, key publics and target audiences, personnel and logistics management, and technical implementation. Involves an academic service-learning exercise focusing on development of a public relations event. (Every other spring).
Prerequisite(s): PRE 311 .
Semester(s) Offered: Every other Spring
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PRE 429 - Social Media for Crisis Response (3 cr.)
Students will analyze and apply communication theory, social media tools and public relations research skills to real-life emergencies. They will seek, appraise and report on messages for public-safety organizations. In doing so, they will study responses and evaluate theoretical implications of real-life situations, while investigating and testing the latest social media tools in a virtual laboratory setting.
Prerequisite(s): PRE 311 and POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PRE 433 - Public Relations Agency Practicum (1 to 2 cr.)
Provides practical experience in producing a real-world public relations campaign for a variety of client organizations in the community, with an emphasis on research methods, strategy development/execution and measurement techniques.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PRE 452 - Public Relations Writing (3 cr.)
Builds writing proficiency for the public relations practice. Focuses on audience-specific writing skills used in public relations planning, media relations and crafting communication campaigns. Emphasizes professional public relations writing, reinforcing the ability to write clearly and concisely in the formats of contemporary communication channels-both traditional and new media outlets.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PRE 311 , JOU 206 .
Meets Advanced Writing Requirement
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PRE 466 - Public Relations Campaigns (3 cr.)
An advanced, academic service-learning course focused on crafting, managing and delivering a public relations campaign on behalf of various types of organizations, with an emphasis on learning effective writing, presentation, research, strategic-thinking, collaborative and creative skills. Deals with the process of identifying, analyzing and responding to communication needs through researching, planning, tactical execution and measurement of set client goals and objectives.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PRE 314 , PRE 402 , JOU 308 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PRE 467 - Crisis (3 cr.)
Introduces students to the preparation and planning process for crisis communication. Helps students to understand appropriate ethical responses to corporate crises and the relationship of such events to organizational stakeholders and the media. Focuses on outcomes for organizational identity and reputation.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): B or better in PRE 311 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PRE 489 - Washington Internship Institute (1 to 9 cr.)
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PRE 491 - Public Relations Senior Seminar (1 cr.)
Provides students with practical advice to help them prepare for careers in public relations. Includes an assessment of their knowledge and practical skills and the preparation of a professional portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PRE 496 - Instructional Practicum (1 to 3 cr.)
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PRE 497 - Advanced Public Relations Practicum (3 cr.)
Mentored practical experience in public relations planning, management, execution and measurement. Students craft and develop limited-scope public relations projects for local and regional community organizations and causes.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; permission of instructor.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PRE 498 - Internship (1 to 12 cr.)
Supervised practical experience in public relations in a variety of private and public organizational environments. Presents real-world opportunities to work in public relations at the local, regional, national or international level.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; permission of instructor (following an application process).
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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PRE 499 - Independent Study (0 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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PRE 552 - Public Relations Writing (3 cr.)
Builds writing proficiency for the public relations practice. Focuses on audience-specific writing skills used in public relations planning, media relations and crafting communication campaigns. Emphasizes professional public relations writing, reinforcing the ability to write clearly and concisely in the formats of contemporary communication channels-both traditional and new media outlets. In addition to all of the requirements for undergraduates taking PRE 452 , graduate level students taking PRE552 will be required to complete supplementary assignments.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 cr.)
Introductory course with major emphasis on basic concepts which characterize the laws of behavior. Topics include observation and measurement, learning, motivation, and important physiological, social and personality influence on normal and abnormal behavior are studied.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Social Sciences
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 105 - General Psychology Recitation/Laboratory (1 cr.)
An introduction to scientific inquiry in psychology - involving lab studies of representative topics in psychology, data analysis and interpretation, group discussion, and written assignments.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 199 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSY 205 - Experimental Design (3 cr.)
Overview of research methods in psychology, with emphasis on the design of experiments and descriptive research studies to investigate psychological phenomena, and on communicating the procedures and findings from such studies clearly and concisely using APA format.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 206 - Psychological Statistics (3 cr.)
Overview of statistical methods in psychological research. Topics covered include measures of central tendency and dispersion, hypotheses testing, t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation, regression, and nonparametric tests.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 299 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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PSY 301 - Applied Psychology Practicum (1 to 4 cr.)
This course is designed for students who will work under the supervision of a faculty member on some applied project such as assisting in the instruction of a course or working in a service agency in the community. A statement of the specific responsibilities of each student will be filed in the office of the department.
Prerequisite(s): POI; limited to two enrollments during undergraduate career.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 302 - Research Apprenticeship in Psychology (1 to 4 cr.)
Supervised research experience in laboratory or field settings through assisting a faculty member in some phase of his or her research. Content will be arranged individually between students and sponsoring faculty member. A statement of the specific responsibilities of each student will be filed in the office of the department. May be repeated for credit.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 304 - Junior Psychology Seminar (3 cr.)
Seminar dealing with a current topic of interest in psychology. The goals of the course are to improve written and oral communication skills and to develop and improve ability to function in, contribute to, and to benefit from a small group, intellectual experience.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , PSY 101 , PSY 205 , PSY 206 .
Meets Advanced Writing Requirement
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 311 - Survey of Human Development (3 cr.)
An interdisciplinary survey of developmental changes over the human lifespan, and of the various influences accounting for them. From prenatal development of the fetus, to dying as an individual and social process, the major life periods are examined sequentially.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 321 - Cognitive Psychology (3 cr.)
Examines the processes by which information is extracted, interpreted, stored, retrieved, and used. Reviews major theories and research in the areas of perception, imagery, attention, consciousness, memory, language, problem solving, reasoning, and decision making.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 331 - Introduction to Biopsychology (3 cr.)
A survey of biological components of behavior. The course assumes that evolution by natural selection applies to both biological and ecological components of behavior. Physiological mechanisms covered include those that relate to motivation and learning. Ecological considerations include the behaviors involved in the solution of ecological problems such as food, shelter, mates and predator avoidance.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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PSY 340 - Personality (3 cr.)
Contemporary perspectives on personality are examined. Emphasis is given to methods of research, theoretical conceptions, behavior change strategies and assessment techniques.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 361 - Social Psychology (3 cr.)
A general introduction to the major studies and theories concerning the scientific study of how people are influenced by the presence of others. Topics will include conformity, obedience, mass communication, social cognition, cognitive dissonance theory, aggression, outgroup bias, and interpersonal attraction.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY101.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 399 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 408 - Psychology Senior Exam (0 cr.)
Course consists of administration of Psychology Senior Exam and reporting of results to students. Passing the exam with a grade of D or better is a graduation requirement for psychology majors.
Prerequisite(s): PSY101 and PSY205 and PSY206 and PSY311 and PSY321 and PSY331 and PSY340 and PSY361 and PSY409
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 409 - History and Modern Systems of Psychology (3 cr.)
The background to the development of psychological systems for pre-Greek times to the present; the assumptions, historical origins, characteristics, and comparative achievements and shortcomings of each.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): junior status and PSY101 and PSY205 and PSY206.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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PSY 412 - Educational Psychology (3 cr.)
A study of how psychological theory and research are used to enhance the effectiveness of learners and teachers. Topics may include: assessment and evaluation, child and adolescent development, individual differences and learning needs, motivation, theories of learning and instruction, and classroom design and management.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY101 and PSY311.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 414 - Psychology of Infancy and Childhood (3 cr.)
The period of development from conception to adolescence covering the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and moral phases of child growth and development. An equal emphasis given to the periods of infancy and childhood, theoretical issues, research findings and applications.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 311 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 415 - Adolescence, Youth, and Early Adulthood (3 cr.)
Institutional, social and biological factors which interact to thrust the child into adolescence; youth and adulthood examined. Emphasis: development of psychological mechanisms which enhance the life of the individual. Occupational and marital adjustment; emphasis: pleasures and stresses of parenting and effective child rearing practices studied.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 311 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 416 - Psychology of Adult Development and Aging (3 cr.)
Theories and research evidence concerning developmental changes in person-environment interactions over second half of the lifespan. Normative characteristics, sex differences, and normal variation among individuals are noted in personality, intellectual abilities, and social behavior. Attention is given to clinical aspects of old age. Field experience with older persons is required.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 311 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 422 - Human Learning and Memory (3 cr.)
Examines how knowledge is acquired, accessed, and integrated. Explores basic research, theory, and applications. Topics include non-associative learning, operant and classical conditioning, social learning, short- and long-term memory, working memory, declarative and non-declarative memory, reconstruction in memory, processing models, and memory disorders.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY101 and PSY321.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 424 - Perception and Sensory Processes (3 cr.)
Surveys the major sensory systems, including vision, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. Explores the experimental methods for studying perceptual processes, the biological structure of the sensory systems, and the psychology of how physical stimulus energy is translated into our perceptual experience of the world.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY101 and PSY321.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSY 430 - Neural Science and Behavior (3 cr.)
Topics in biopsychology and cellular/molecular biology within the field of neuroscience as it relates to normal as well as abnormal/deviant behavior.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 ; PSY 331 or BIO 326 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSY 440 - Psychological Assessment (3 cr.)
A study of assessment and testing practices in psychology. Testing in the areas of intelligence, education, personality, clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and business will be covered with special emphasis on the psychometric properties of tests and the process of test development.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 , PSY 205 , and PSY 340 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 443 - Abnormal and Deviant Behavior (3 cr.)
A study of human aberrant behavior patterns as evidenced in mental illness, delinquency, crime and poor cultural adaptation. Emphasis is placed upon relating the contributions of the behavioral sciences to an integrated understanding of abnormal and deviant behavior of both individuals and groups.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 340 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 445 - Counseling Psychology (3 cr.)
A study of how psychological principles, theories, and research are applied in counseling settings to improve the functioning of children, adolescents, and adults. Topics may include: counseling as a profession, issues in counseling, and theories and techniques of counseling.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY101 and PSY340.
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