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Philosophy
	PHL 406 - The Wisdom of Augustine 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Philosophy The Wisdom of Augustine encompasses a critical investigation of select themes and texts pertinent to the philosophy of St. Augustine of Hippo (A.D. 354-430), with a focus upon his general contribution to western thought. Uses Augustine’s philosophical anthropology as a touchstone for exploring his intellectual maturation and his efforts to harmonize the resources of faith and reason in forging his theories of human nature and personhood. Open to Juniors and Seniors only. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PHL 407 - Philosophy of Art 1 semester, 3 Credits A philosophical consideration of the nature of art and beauty, their relationship, and their functions in society. Open to Juniors and Seniors only. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PHL 412 - Contemporary Philosophy 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Philosophy A survey of the principal schools of 20th- and 21st-century philosophy from both the analytic and continental traditions. Central issues may include the nature and future of philosophical inquiry and the question of communication among rival intellectual and cultural traditions. Open to Juniors and Seniors only. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PHL 422 - Contemporary Existentialism 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Philosophy An analytical study of the main themes in current existentialist thought with emphasis on Sartre, Camus, and Marcel. Open to Juniors and Seniors only. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PHL 423 - Law and Morality 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Philosophy A study of the various kinds of law and the obligations they impose in the area of morality. Open to Juniors and Seniors only. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PHL 426 - Metaphysics 1 semester, 3 Credits A study of being in its primary determinations, properties, classifications, and causes. Open to Juniors and Seniors only. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PHL 430 - Phenomenology 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Philosophy Students will encounter both the descriptive method and the Continental European philosophical tradition that bear the name “phenomenology.” Begins with the foundation of phenomenology in the early 20th-century works of Edmund Husserl, then moves either chronologically or thematically from Husserl’s works through other key texts in the tradition, highlighting those of Heidegger and Merleau-Ponty. Open to Juniors and Seniors only. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PHL 470 - Special Topics in Philosophy 1 semester, 3 Credits Affords students the opportunity to study topics in philosophy which are not currently covered or not ordinarily treated in depth. The format of the course may vary with instructor and the topic chosen. Open to Juniors and Seniors only. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PHL 480 - Seminar 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing II; Philosophy A required course in special problems for all seniors majoring in philosophy. Open to Senior Philosophy majors only. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PHL 490 - Independent Study in Philosophy 1 semester, 1-3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Philosophy Open primarily, but not exclusively, to senior Philosophy majors. The student is provided the opportunity to explore advanced topics in philosophy outside of the regular departmental offerings. The number of credits is determined by consultation with the faculty member responsible for the project and the chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairperson. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Political Science Note: Not all of these courses are offered each semester. Students should check the latest course registration booklet for offerings and for changes in prerequisites.
	PSC 101 - Politics 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Civic Engagement; Social Science An introduction to the study of politics and the discipline of political science. Examines the fundamental normative ideas and debates about politics; basic principles behind political ideologies; the logic of the scientific method used in empirical political science; and, a review of the four political science subfields. Open to Freshmen and Sophomores only. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 102 - Empirical Political Analysis 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Quantitative A survey of analytic approaches and methods used in empirical political science, with substantive illustrations and applications. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 201 - American Government and Politics 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Social Science An analysis of American political institutions, politics, and political behavior. The interrelated nature of public opinion, pressure groups, political parties, the decision-making structures, and public policy are surveyed. Fulfills the American Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 205 - Comparative Politics 1 semester, 3 Credits An introduction to several techniques and approaches used in cross-national comparative analysis. Fulfills the Comparative Government and Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 207 - International Relations 1 semester, 3 Credits A study of the basic factors in international relations of the Western and non-Western state systems, the distribution of power, the balance of power, of nationalism, and the adjustment of inter-state conflict through law, diplomacy, and war. Fulfills the International Relations requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 211 - Public Administration 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Oral Communication An introduction to the structure, operation, and politics of American public administration. Focuses on the federal bureaucracy with comparisons to state and local administration, where appropriate. Special attention is given to administrative theories, problems in intergovernmental relations, organizational reform, and the budgetary process. Fulfills the American Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 215 - Human Rights 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Oral Communication Human rights are a universally recognized aspiration at the center of a global political struggle. Human Rights are also the subject matter of a growing academic discipline. Introduces the legal, political, moral and historical foundations, theoretical underpinnings, and key debates in the field, and familiarizes students with the skills necessary to become effective human rights advocates. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 217 - Environmental Politics 1 semester, 3 Credits Advanced survey of contemporary political ecology. Subjects include ecological crises and global political responses; the history of the environmental movement; the dynamics of public and private interest in environmental policy-making; the emergence of Green parties in Europe, the United States, Oceania, Africa, Asia, and Latin America; and the diversity of underlying philosophies that guide environmental politics. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 300 - Law and Society 1 semester, 3 Credits Deals with the American legal system from a behavioral perspective. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the behavior of the major actors in the legal system: attorneys, judges, police, and press. Some attention will be given to schools of jurisprudence and criminal justice policy. Fulfills the American Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 302 - Research Methods 1 semester, 3 Credits An in-depth survey of the logic and use of quantitative and qualitative methods in empirical political inquiry and analysis. Covers philosophical foundations, conceptual approaches, and practical techniques for analyzing a wide variety of political phenomena. Prepares students to undertake substantial independent research on a topic of their choice. Open to Political Science majors, generally in their third year. Prerequisite: PSC 101. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 303 - Urban Politics in the United States 1 semester, 3 Credits A survey of city politics in the United States from a variety of theoretical perspectives, using analytical concepts such as social class, pluralism, political economy, and urban regimes. Includes urban elections and party machines, metropolitan development and suburbanization, and racial and ethnic political mobilization. Fulfills the American Politics requirement. Same as BLS 303. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 305 - The American Congress 1 semester, 3 Credits An analysis of the dynamics of the United States Congress. Included will be a consideration of the constituency relationship, internal procedures, and the congressional role in the policy process. Fulfills the American Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 306 - The American Presidency 1 semester, 3 Credits An analysis of the contemporary presidency and its relationship to the American political system. Presidential power and roles are examined in terms of constitutional, institutional, personal, and contextual factors. Attention is given to evaluations and interpretations of the office, to presidential elections, and to the nature of presidential activity in domestic and foreign policy making. Fulfills the American Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 307 - The American Supreme Court 1 semester, 3 Credits An examination of the history of the American Supreme Court, the judicial decision-making process, and theories of constitutional interpretation, with an emphasis on the current docket. Follows events as they unfold before the Court, including nominations and confirmation hearings. Reviews prior jurisprudence and historical context, while considering all sides of the legal and political issues, for each case covered. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 310 - American Foreign Policy 1 semester, 3 Credits The larger foreign policy problems confronting the United States today, considered in the light of American values, historic patterns, and the current world situation. Fulfills the American Politics requirement. Same as AMS 310. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 311 - American Constitutional Law 1 semester, 3 Credits An introduction to the American legal system and the development and evolution of the United States Constitution through judicial interpretation. Emphasis will be placed on courts as political institutions directly involved in the development of public policy. Areas covered include judicial review, federalism, separation of powers, and economic policy. Fulfills the American Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 312 - Civil Liberties 1 semester, 3 Credits A survey of the rights of the individual in the American political system as they have evolved and been defined by the judiciary. Particular emphasis will be placed on freedom of thought and communication, criminal procedure, and the quest for equality. Fulfills the American Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 315 - Elections and Electoral Behavior 1 semester, 3 Credits This course is concerned with the behavior of the American electorate. It examines in detail the factors that contribute to individual voting behavior and the outcomes of elections. Special attention is given to electoral change. Fulfills the American Politics requirement. Prerequisites: PSC 102 and 201. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 316 - Political Parties and Interest Groups 1 semester, 3 Credits A consideration of the two primary forms of political organization in the United States. The emphasis will be on understanding the formation and organization of parties and interest groups and their activities related to decision-making in government. Fulfills the American Politics requirement. Prerequisite: PSC 201. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 317 - Comparative State Politics 1 semester, 3 Credits An introduction to state government and politics in the United States. States will be compared, individually and in groups, along such dimensions as electoral participation, executive leadership, legislative activity, and policy outputs. Fulfills the American Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 318 - American Public Policy 1 semester, 3 Credits Introduction to the analysis of American public policies. Describes current public policy in a number of domestic policy areas. Emphasis is placed on examining alternative explanatory models for a more intelligent understanding of public policy. The roles of public administrators in the formulation, analysis, implementation, and evaluation of public policies are discussed. Fulfills the American Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 319 - Political Attitudes and Public Opinion 1 semester, 3 Credits An analysis of the sources and distribution of public opinion in the United States. Attention will be given to relationships between social background, personality characteristics, and opinions on political issues. Additionally, linkages between public opinion and public policy will be considered. Fulfills the American Politics requirement. Prerequisite: PSC 201. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 321 - Chinese Politics 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity Examines politics in the People’s Republic of China. Topics include, for example, politics and social structure prior to 1949, the Communist Party and Cultural Revolution, state society relations, ideology and religion, elite politics, grass roots mobilization, domestic and international consequences of market reforms, popular protest, and prospects for political liberalization. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 324 - Government and Politics of Russia and the Former Soviet Union 1 semester, 3 Credits An analysis of the political systems of Russia and other nations of the former Soviet Union, with emphasis on historical continuity and change, ideology, the authoritarian model, functionalism, modernization, and policy decision-making processes. Fulfills the Comparative Government and Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 325 - Comparative Revolutions 1 semester, 3 Credits Surveys concepts and theories of revolution. Generalizations derived from studies of the great Western revolutions in England, France, and Russia will be re-examined in the light of recent experiences in China, Vietnam, Cuba, or Iran. Fulfills the Comparative Government and Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 329 - Middle Eastern Politics 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity A comparative introduction to the complex politics of the Middle East. Examines the contemporary relevance of Islamic movements, Zionism, and secularist ideologies and parties; evaluates the progress of “democratization”; considers the politics of social and economic development, oil production, and international petroleum markets; and explores in greater depth the domestic political systems of selected Middle Eastern countries. Fulfills the Comparative Government and Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 333 - European Politics 1 semester, 3 Credits This comparative survey analyzes “Europe” both as a collection of highly distinctive countries and as the geographical site of a remarkable political experiment: the European Union. The course reviews government practices in several European countries, analyzes European political integration, and considers U.S. political institutions and processes in a broader perspective. Fulfills the Comparative Government and Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 334 - African Politics 1 semester, 3 Credits Analysis of government and politics in selected African countries, focusing on issues of economic liberalization, democratization and good governance, ethnicity, class, gender, youth, conflicts, and civil wars. Emphasis on evolving state-society and civil-society relations within the context of new political structures and democratic institutions. Fulfills the Comparative Government and Politics requirement. Same as BLS 334. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 336 - Latin American Politics 1 semester, 3 Credits The study of government and politics in the context of development and underdevelopment in Latin America, including an analysis of international actors, especially the role of the United States policy in the region. Fulfills the Comparative Government and Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 341 - Classical Political Theory 1 semester, 3 Credits A study of ancient Greek, medieval Christian, and early modern political theory, with emphasis on Plato’s Republic. Fulfills the Political Theory requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 342 - Modern Political Theory 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Philosophy A study of modern political theory, with emphasis on Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx. Fulfills the Political Theory requirement. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors only; not open to freshman. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 343 - Contemporary Political Theory 1 semester, 3 Credits An in-depth study of some of the leading political theorists of the 19th and 20th centuries, such as Marx, Nietzsche, Foucault, and recent feminists. Emphasis may vary. Fulfills the Political Theory requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 344 - Democratic Theory 1 semester, 3 Credits Examines how the ancient Greeks first posed certain problems of democratic political theory and then compares the ancient treatment with that of some modern and/or contemporary theorists who deal with the same questions. Emphasis may vary. Fulfills the Political Theory requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 348 - American Political Theory 1 semester, 3 Credits A study of the development of American political thought: the Colonial period, the Revolution, the evolution of the Constitution, Jeffersonian democracy, the slavery controversy, the nature of the Union, and political currents since the Civil War. Fulfills the Political Theory requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 361 - International Politics of the Middle East 1 semester, 3 Credits Addresses contemporary international conflicts and cooperation in the Middle East, including inter-Arab relations, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Persian-Arab conflict, war and diplomacy in the Persian Gulf (especially Iraq and Iran), East-West politics in Turkey, and the role of outside powers such as the United States, Russia, China, and the European Union. Fulfills the International Relations requirement. Prerequisite: PSC 207. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 369 - International Law and Organization 1 semester, 3 Credits Examines major procedural and substantive aspects of international law, emphasizing the interaction between law and politics. Topics include the role and politics of the United Nations, the evolution of regional federations, and treaties or regulatory regimes that govern international economic, environmental, human rights, humanitarian, and security relations. Fulfills the International Relations requirement. Prerequisite: PSC 207. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 375 - International Conflict Resolution 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity War and peace, and the factors that influence both, comprise the core of international relations. Students will gain an understanding of major theories explaining international conflict and will consider a variety of approaches for seeking peace, including negotiation, mediation, and reconciliation. Examines how power and diverse identities affect political violence, peacemaking, and post-conflict peace building. Prerequisite: PSC 207. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 380 - Gender and Politics 1 semester, 3 Credits A study of the political significance of the treatment, roles, and status of women, with emphasis on the United States. Examination of the meaning of gender, sexism, and feminism. Same as WMS 380. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 382 - Politics of Visual Culture 1 semester, 3 Credits An examination of the relationship between politics and the arts. Emphasis may vary between literature and visual art, and between high culture and popular culture. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 384 - The Politics of the 1960s in America 1 semester, 4 Credits Covers the major political events of the 1960s in the United States and the American War in Vietnam. Focuses on the Civil Rights Movement and Black Power movement, the American War in Vietnam, the domestic Anti-War Movement, the Counter-Culture, and the beginnings of Second Wave feminism and the Gay Liberation movement. Uses the study of the 1960s as a bridge for understanding the present. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 416 - Race and Politics in the Americas 1 semester, 3 Credits Advanced, in-depth survey of racial politics in North America, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Considers analytical perspectives such as post colonialism, pan-Africanism, negritude, indigenismo, critical race theory, racial patriarchy, and the “racial contract.” Examines the politics of Indigenous, African-descent, Latino, and Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Fulfills either the American Politics or the Comparative Government and Politics requirement. Same as BLS 416. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 419 - Policy Analysis and Advocacy 1 semester, 3 Credits A hands-on introduction to policy analysis at the state and local levels. After learning about the role of research and analysis in the policymaking process, students work in groups on a research project of contemporary relevance to Rhode Island policymakers. Students formally present their research and advocate for their preferred policy outcomes as a part of the class. Prerequisite: PSC 102 or other social science department equivalent. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 421 - Political Thought in Science Fiction 1 semester, 3 Credits Explores political messages inherent in science fiction literature and film, using philosophical perspectives drawn from Western and non-Western political theory. Students learn to recognize explicit and implicit political values imparted by authors of fiction, for a better understanding of both politics and culture. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 425 - Mass Media and Politics 1 semester, 3 Credits Deals with the influence of mass media on politics. The political content of entertainment and news programming in both electronic and print media will be analyzed. Attention will be given to determinants of political messages in mass media and the consequences of those messages for political behavior. Fulfills the American Politics requirement. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 430 - International Political Economy 1 semester, 3 Credits Examines origins and evolution of the contemporary global economy, emphasizing interdependence and competition among developed countries, increasing globalization and the backlash against it, and the widening gap between the developed and underdeveloped countries. Focus on foreign debt and financial crises, regional trade arrangements, multinational corporations, global production, and the search for sustainable development in the South. Fulfills the International Relations requirement. Prerequisite: PSC 207. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 450 - Political Science Internship 1 semester, 3 Credits Offers credit to students participating in internships in government, political, and nonprofit public service organizations. Specific academic assignments are included as designated by the instructor. Prerequisites: PSC 101 and 102. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 456 - Model Organization of American States 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Oral Communication Focuses on diplomacy and international organizations in the Americas. Seeks to develop public speaking, negotiation, and critical thinking skills as delegates debate resolutions in a simulated summit in Washington, DC. Covers the structure of the Inter-American system and the Organization of American States, power relations among Latin American states, and the impact of the OAS on democracy, security, development, and cooperation. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 470 - Special Topics in Political Science 1 semester, 3 Credits Analysis of special topics of contemporary interest to political science students and faculty. Offered at the discretion of the political science chairperson. Topics may involve experimentation with new course ideas or allow faculty to bring current research ideas to the classroom. Exact content varies. Prerequisites vary. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 481 - Seminar on Comparative Politics 1 semester, 3 Credits Open, with the consent of the instructor, to juniors and seniors. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 488 - Capstone Seminar in Political Science 1 semester, 3 Credits Subject varies depending upon the faculty member teaching the course. Every seminar emphasizes extensive student writing. Students critically review concepts, theories, approaches, and methodologies, then employ these to complete a substantial research project involving original research, critical review of the literature, a substantial piece of written research and an oral presentation. Prerequisite: Completion of seven political science courses. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 489 - Capstone Seminar in Political Science 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing II Subject varies depending upon the faculty member teaching the course. Every seminar emphasizes extensive student writing. Students critically review concepts, theories, approaches, and methodologies, then employ these to complete a substantial research project involving original research, critical review of the literature, a substantial piece of written research and an oral presentation. Prerequisite: Completion of seven political science courses. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 490 - Independent Study 1 semester, 3 Credits Students propose an original research project or community service activity, which is supervised by a faculty member. Readings are assigned to integrate the independent activity with the discipline. A major paper is typically assigned as a frame for the research or activity. Students may count this course only once toward their major or minor requirements. Prerequisite: Department chairperson permission. For juniors and seniors only. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 498 - Honors Thesis I 1 semester, 3 Credits First part of two semesters of directed research and the submission of the results in written form to the department. Prerequisite: Seniors only. Departmental approval required. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSC 499 - Honors Thesis II 1 semester, 3 Credits Second part of two semesters of directed research and the submission of the results in written form to the department. Prerequisite: Seniors only. Departmental approval required. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Psychology
	PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Social Science A survey of the principal methods and findings of the scientific psychology in a variety of areas, including biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning, motivation, emotion, cognitive processes, personality, abnormal psychology, and social psychology. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 201 - Research Design & Statistical Analysis I 1 semester, 4 Credits Introduces basic principles of scientific inquiry followed by intensive development of techniques for conducting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting psychological research. Experimental and non-experimental methodologies are reviewed, with emphasis on the selection of appropriate designs for different research questions, descriptive statistics, correlation, and linear regression. Math competency expected. Prerequisites: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. MTH 107 or higher is recommended. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 202 - Research Design & Statistical Analysis II 1 semester, 4 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Quantitative Continuation of PSY 201 with a focus on more advanced principles of design and analysis. Inferential statistical procedures including parametric and nonparametric techniques will be reviewed, with emphasis on the selection of appropriate analyses for different research designs. Students will also be exposed to computer-based data analytic procedures. Prerequisites: PSY 201 and permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 303 - Animal Learning and Cognition 1 semester, 3 Credits A critical survey of the methods and findings in classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and animal cognition. Discussion of both historically important and contemporary literature in learning will be expected of students. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 305 - Psychology of Gender 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity A critical survey of current views in the psychological study of gender. Factors related to gender development as well as issues of particular relevance to the influence of gender on behavior (achievement, materialism, marital roles, etc.) will be discussed. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 306 - Child and Adolescent Development 1 semester, 3 Credits A survey of human psychological growth and development from conception through adolescence, including biological, physical, cognitive, and social transitions. Mechanisms of change, influences on development, and the contexts in which development occurs will also be reviewed, drawing on current theory and empirical research. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 314 - Psychology of Aging 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity Aging is accompanied by psychological, cognitive/neuropsychological, biological/physical, social, and family changes. This course surveys age-associated changes from a psychological perspective, scientific methods for studying aging, interventions to enhance healthy or normal aging, and pathological changes associated with older age, such as dementia, chronic illness and disability, and mental health issues. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 315 - Human Neuropsychology 1 semester, 3 Credits Surveys neuropsychology, functional neuroanatomy, and brain-behavior relationships. The effects of brain damage on cognitive, personality, and psychosocial functioning will be discussed as well as descriptions of the most common neuropathological and neurobehavioral syndromes (e.g., traumatic brain injury, aphasia, cerebrovascular accidents [strokes], dementia, etc.). Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 316 - Cognitive Psychology 1 semester, 3 Credits The study of human cognition, its basic concepts, methods of inquiry, and major findings integrates important theories, major topics, and research methods in cognitive psychology including pattern recognition, perception and information processing, attention, short- and long-term memory processes and organization, and decision-making. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 317 - Social Psychology 1 semester, 3 Credits A survey of the influence of others on the thoughts, attitudes, and behavior of the individual. Social issues such as aggression, discrimination, persuasion techniques and marketing, and pro-social behavior are examined in the framework of classical and current research and theories of social cognition, person perception, attitude formation and change, and group processes. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 318 - Cultural Psychology 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity A survey of cross-cultural psychology focusing on how culture affects various psychological domains, including personality, motivation, cognition, and close relationships. This course takes an interdisciplinary approach by discussing theories and research in other fields, such as anthropology and communication, to provide a more thorough understanding of the influence of culture on human behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 321 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: (Social Science Core) Major applications of psychological principles to work settings, including personnel selection, training and assessment, employee morale, job satisfaction, and motivation. Explores the relationship to job design, work conditions, organizational structure, leadership, and communication to employee and management performance. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 323 - Personality 1 semester, 3 Credits A critical survey of the basic approaches to personality in the light of theory, assessment, research, and change. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 324 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior 1 semester, 3 Credits A survey of the major forms of abnormal behavior, including a description of the disorders, theoretical explanations of their origins, assessment, and treatment procedures. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 325 - Health Psychology 1 semester, 3 Credits Explores the role of psychological variables in health and illness. Research and theory relating psychological and behavioral factors to the development, progression, and treatment of diseases, such as coronary heart disease, cancer, and HIV will be critically reviewed. Stress, obesity, pain management, compliance, coping, psychoneuroimmunology, and health promotion/disease prevention will be discussed. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 326 - Biopsychology 1 semester, 3 Credits Study of behavior in the context of genetics, evolution, and physiology. Includes the biology of the nervous system. Its purpose is to contribute to understanding how a biological entity can give rise to seemingly non-material processes such as thought, perception, and mood. The goal is to better understand the intersection of biology and psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 330 - Psychological Testing and Assessment 1 semester, 3 Credits An introduction to the principles of test construction, administration, and interpretation. The techniques of assessing test reliability and validity are developed in the context of a survey of the major instruments used to measure intelligence, aptitude, achievement, and personality. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 335 - Psychology and Law 1 semester, 3 Credits Surveys the scientific knowledge of psychological concepts, methods, and results as they pertain to law and legal matters. Topics include the causes of criminal behavior, jury selection and decision-making, competence, civil commitment, eyewitness testimony, polygraph use, and the insanity plea. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 350 - Psychology Internship 1 semester, 3 Credits Involves students in psychology applications or research at off-campus sites. Students select from a list of approved sites or develop placement in conjunction with the instructor. Involves 8-10 hours/week at off-campus site, a written journal, paper, and periodic meetings during the semester. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and sophomore or junior status. Permission of the instructor required. Psychology majors only. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 395 - Research in Psychology 1 semester, 1-3 Credits (Variable) Students work as an assistant in a faculty member’s laboratory, conducting psychological research. Involves 3-4 hours per week per credit hour and periodic meetings during the semester. Must be taken on a pass/fail basis. May be repeated for credit. The three-credit option may be applied to the psychology major once. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 402 - Research in Animal Learning and Cognition 1 semester, 4 Credits Principles of behavior control developed within the framework of operant conditioning are the basis for investigating acquisition and maintenance of behavior. Individual laboratory participation will integrate procedures of experimental control, laboratory technique, and basic instrumentation with existing bodies of knowledge concerning animal behavior. Prerequisites: PSY 202 and 303 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 405 - Research in Neuropsychology 1 semester, 4 Credits Introduces students to empirical methods used in human neuropsychology. Particular emphasis placed on how cognitive, neurobehavioral, and psychosocial data are gathered for research purposes with both normal and neuropathological populations. The laboratory emphasizes the development and application of research skills. Prerequisites: PSY 202 and PSY 315, or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 406 - Experimental Developmental Psychology 1 semester, 4 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing II Intensive study of psychological processes in children and adolescents. Developmental research methods are emphasized with special attention to modifications for use with children. Laboratory involves all aspects of the research process, including hypothesis creation, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation. Prerequisites: PSY 202 and PSY 306 or PSY 312, or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 407 - Experimental Social Psychology 1 semester, 4 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing II; Oral Communication Examination of the classic and contemporary literature in social psychology, with an emphasis on both research methodology and social psychology content. Discusses current theories of social psychology as well as research design, statistical inference, and ethical considerations in research. Laboratory stresses gathering, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data related to social processes. Prerequisites: PSY 202 and PSY 317, or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 409 - Experimental Health Psychology 1 semester, 4 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing II; Oral Communication Reviews the development and utilization of research techniques in health psychology. Students will investigate interactions among psychological, behavioral, and physiological factors involved in the etiology of disease and promotion of health. The laboratory stresses the development and application of research skills. Prerequisites: PSY 202 and PSY 325, or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 416 - Experimental Cognitive Psychology 1 semester, 4 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing II Laboratory course that addresses current studies and research methodology in cognitive psychology. Explores theoretical issues and techniques of studying human cognition. Students will learn to understand and critique research design and outcomes in cognitive psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 202 and PSY 316, or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 426 - Experimental Biopsychology 1 semester, 4 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing II Biopsychology examines behavior in the context of genetics, evolution, and physiology. It considers how a biological entity can give rise to seemingly non-material processes such as thought, perception, and mood. Research methods and techniques of biopsychology will be examined with emphasis on quantitative data collection. Prerequisites: PSY 202 and 326, or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 474 - Neuroscience Capstone 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Oral Communication Senior capstone seminar for the Neuroscience Certificate Program. Students will have the opportunity to integrate and synthesize information learned in previous courses and to explore in more depth specific areas of interest within neuroscience. Biological and psychological aspects of neuronal function and dysfunction will be explored. Same as BIO 474. Prerequisite: Senior status as a Neuroscience Certificate student or by permission of instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 479 - Special Topics 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Oral Communication Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 482 - Drugs and Behavior 1 semester, 3 Credits Examines psychological, physiological, and social dimensions of drug use and abuse. Principles of drug action and research methods in behavioral pharmacology will be reviewed. Research and theory related to drug use, abuse, and addiction will be evaluated. Prevention, treatment, and public policy issues will be considered. Prerequisites: PSY 202 or permission of the instructor. PSY 303 is recommended. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 483 - Behavior Therapy 1 semester, 3 Credits This seminar on the practice of behavior therapy emphasizes its basic principles and surveys the wide array of therapy procedures used. Behavioral assessment and applications to problems of everyday life are included. The procedures are critically examined in the light of research evidence. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or junior/senior status. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 485 - Psychological Disorders of Children and Adolescents 1 semester, 3 Credits In-depth, critical examination of theories and research relevant to expressions, causes, and treatment of psychological disorders of children and adolescents. Examines how developmental, constitutional, and environmental variables interact to produce behaviors problematic to children, their families, and society. Uses primary sources and case studies. Prerequisite: PSY 324 or permission of the instructor. Junior/senior status. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 486 - Theories of Psychotherapy 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing II This seminar explores the major approaches to psychological treatment of abnormal behavior, including how therapies operate, their theoretical foundations, evaluation of their effectiveness, and ethical issues. Material is presented through lecture, discussion, and audiovisual presentations. Prerequisite: PSY 324 or permission of the instructor. Junior/senior status or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 487 - Psychology of Religion 1 semester, 3 Credits A study of religion as a complex human behavior entailing belief, experience, and practice. Topics include: religion and personality; religion and psychopathology; the psychological bases of belief and non-belief; developmental aspects of religious identity; religious coping and forgiveness; religion and violence; and religion from cross-cultural and gendered perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY 100, junior/senior status, or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 488 - Advanced Cognitive Development 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Oral Communication An examination of how the ability to mentally represent emerges in infancy and develops over the course of childhood and into adolescence. The methods used to study representation will also be addressed. Empirical research will be the primary source of course material. Prerequisites: PSY 202, and PSY 306, or PSY 316. Junior/senior status or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	PSY 489 - Clinical Internship 1 semester, 4 Credits Students intern/volunteer in a clinical supervised field setting. Students maintain a written diary, attend regular seminars to discuss field experiences and integrate their experiences with theoretical and empirical underpinnings of clinical psychology, and read in areas related to the practice of clinical psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 324 and permission of the instructor. Junior/senior status. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings

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Course Descriptions

PHL 406 - The Wisdom of Augustine

PHL 407 - Philosophy of Art

PHL 412 - Contemporary Philosophy

PHL 422 - Contemporary Existentialism

PHL 423 - Law and Morality

PHL 426 - Metaphysics

PHL 430 - Phenomenology

PHL 470 - Special Topics in Philosophy

PHL 480 - Seminar

PHL 490 - Independent Study in Philosophy

PSC 101 - Politics

PSC 102 - Empirical Political Analysis

PSC 201 - American Government and Politics

PSC 205 - Comparative Politics

PSC 207 - International Relations

PSC 211 - Public Administration

PSC 215 - Human Rights

PSC 217 - Environmental Politics

PSC 300 - Law and Society

PSC 302 - Research Methods

PSC 303 - Urban Politics in the United States

PSC 305 - The American Congress

PSC 306 - The American Presidency

PSC 307 - The American Supreme Court

PSC 310 - American Foreign Policy

PSC 311 - American Constitutional Law

PSC 312 - Civil Liberties

PSC 315 - Elections and Electoral Behavior

PSC 316 - Political Parties and Interest Groups

PSC 317 - Comparative State Politics

PSC 318 - American Public Policy

PSC 319 - Political Attitudes and Public Opinion

PSC 321 - Chinese Politics

PSC 324 - Government and Politics of Russia and the Former Soviet Union

PSC 325 - Comparative Revolutions

PSC 329 - Middle Eastern Politics

PSC 333 - European Politics

PSC 334 - African Politics

PSC 336 - Latin American Politics

PSC 341 - Classical Political Theory

PSC 342 - Modern Political Theory

PSC 343 - Contemporary Political Theory

PSC 344 - Democratic Theory

PSC 348 - American Political Theory

PSC 361 - International Politics of the Middle East

PSC 369 - International Law and Organization

PSC 375 - International Conflict Resolution

PSC 380 - Gender and Politics

PSC 382 - Politics of Visual Culture

PSC 384 - The Politics of the 1960s in America

PSC 416 - Race and Politics in the Americas

PSC 419 - Policy Analysis and Advocacy

PSC 421 - Political Thought in Science Fiction

PSC 425 - Mass Media and Politics

PSC 430 - International Political Economy

PSC 450 - Political Science Internship

PSC 456 - Model Organization of American States

PSC 470 - Special Topics in Political Science

PSC 481 - Seminar on Comparative Politics

PSC 488 - Capstone Seminar in Political Science

PSC 489 - Capstone Seminar in Political Science

PSC 490 - Independent Study

PSC 498 - Honors Thesis I

PSC 499 - Honors Thesis II

PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology

PSY 201 - Research Design & Statistical Analysis I

PSY 202 - Research Design & Statistical Analysis II

PSY 303 - Animal Learning and Cognition

PSY 305 - Psychology of Gender

PSY 306 - Child and Adolescent Development

PSY 314 - Psychology of Aging

PSY 315 - Human Neuropsychology

PSY 316 - Cognitive Psychology

PSY 317 - Social Psychology

PSY 318 - Cultural Psychology

PSY 321 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

PSY 323 - Personality

PSY 324 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior

PSY 325 - Health Psychology