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PHYS 472 - Solid State Physics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
Crystal symmetry and structures, elastic properties of solids, crystal bonding, lattice dynamics, and specific heat, optical, and electrical properties of solids. Prerequisite: PHYS 330 /PHYS 331 . |
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PHYS 481 - Thermodynamics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Fundamental concepts of thermodynamic systems. Law of thermodynamics, properties of simple compressible substances, entropy, energy availability, ideal gas mixtures and psychometrics, and thermodynamic cycles. Application to engines, refrigeration systems and energy conversion. Prerequisite: PHYS 330 and MATH 286 . Same as ENGR 481 . |
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PHYS 482 - Topics in Physics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Studies in topics or techniques of current interest in physics and astronomy. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. |
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PHYS 491 - Quantum Mechanics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A beginning course in quantum mechanics covering wave mechanics, Fourier methods, Hamilton’s equation and Schroedinger’s equation and applications, barrier problems, harmonic oscillator, angular momentum, atomic and molecular physics, perturbation, and scattering theory. Prerequisite: PHYS 330 /PHYS 331 , and PHYS 463 . |
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PHYS 493 - General Relativity Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
The geometric approach to the special relativity, basic tensor calculus and geodesic motion, and fundamental solutions to Einstein’s equation: Schwarzschild and black holes, and FRW and big-bang cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 330 /PHYS 331 . Corequisite: PHYS 463 or MATH 361 . |
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PHYS 497 - Physics Capstone I Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2 Terms Offered: Fall
The first of a two-course capstone sequence, including topics in ethics, history of science, the relationship of faith and science, research plan development, and professional preparation. Prerequisite: The student must be a physics major of senior standing, prepared to graduate either the following May or December one year from the completion of this part of the Capstone. At least simultaneous with PHYS 363 . Course fee. A capstone and writing-intensive course. |
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PHYS 498 - Physics Capstone II Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2 Terms Offered: Spring
The second of a two-course capstone sequence, completing the research proposed in Physics Capstone I. Prerequisite: The student must be a physics major of senior standing, prepared to graduate either the following May or December after the completion of the Capstone; PHYS 497 . Course fee. A capstone course. |
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PHYS 499 - Research Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: by arrangement
Research problems in physics and astronomy. Consult the faculty member with whom the student wishes to work for details. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. |
Political Science |
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POLS 221 - Government and Business Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Explores the mutual interaction of American business and government and the consequences for political and economic life. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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POLS 225 - National Government Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
The American political system. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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POLS 226 - States and Federal System Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
The politics of the federal system with special emphasis upon Texas government and politics. This course serves as the requisite government course for all students seeking teacher certification in Texas. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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POLS 227 - Introduction to International Relations Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduces students to the major theories, themes, and sub-disciplines of this interdisciplinary subject. Material includes the Cold War, deterrence, globalization, nationalism, development, and terrorism. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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POLS 315 - Political Science and Criminal Justice Research Methods Lecture Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Theories, methods and statistical analyses used in political science and criminal justice will be evaluated, compared and critiqued. Students will gain an appreciation of research design, statistical analysis, and the application of these principles. Prerequisite: MATH 120 or higher; junior standing or consent of department chair. A writing-intensive course. For majors only. |
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POLS 341 - American Public Policy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
An introduction to the study of public policy and policy analysis through examining specific policy problems such as poverty, health, pollution, taxation, and crime. Attention will be given to the alternative approaches for recommending and evaluating policy consequences. |
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POLS 344 - Comparative Politics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
An examination of structural and behavioral issues associated with the comparative study of political systems. Examples and case studies will be drawn from industrialized, transitional, and less developed nations. Prerequisite: POLS 200-level course. |
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POLS 345 - Comparative Public Policy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
A comparative study of public policy formulation, implementation, and consequences. |
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POLS 357 - West European Politics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
The politics and government of Great Britain, France, and Germany. Also included will be an overview of the major transnational institutions of Western Europe. |
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POLS 358 - CIS and East European Politics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
The politics of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the nations of Eastern Europe, including consideration of the ideological foundations, governmental structures, and recent political issues. |
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POLS 360 - Politics of Developing Countries Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
A comparative examination of the nature of processes of political change and development in lesser developed countries, including China and India. Prerequisite: POLS 200-level course. |
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POLS 361 - Politics of the Middle East Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
The political trends and movements in the Middle East. The forces of change such as nationalism, Islamic revivalism, and Arab-Israeli peace process, and regional conflicts are given special attention. Prerequisite: POLS 200-level course. |
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POLS 381 - American Political Process Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
Parties, interest groups, political behavior of voters and elected officials, public opinion, and elections. |
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POLS 382 - American Presidency Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
An introduction to the American presidency, examining the organization of the office and relations with legislative, bureaucratic, judicial, and political groups. |
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POLS 383 - Congress and Legislative Process Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
The United States Congress and its members in the making of public policy. Attention is given to the development of Congress, the current status of the Congress, and the functions of Congress in the American political system. |
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POLS 384 - American Judicial Process Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
Explores the structure and function of the judicial branch of government as it exists in our society today. |
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POLS 385 - American Foreign Policy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
An analysis of the processes and institutions involved in making U.S. foreign policy. The roles of the President, Congress, news media, interest groups, public opinion and important forces that influence the policy process. Prerequisite: POLS 200-level course. |
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POLS 393 - Peace, Power and Politics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
Examines classic and contemporary views of political power and the state with a focus on non-violence as an alternative to war. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. |
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POLS 395 - Public Administration Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
An inquiry into the role of bureaucracy and democracy of large-scale organizations in contemporary American politics. |
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POLS 420 - Public Service Seminar Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer only
The seminar provides an intensive introduction to the study of public service with special emphasis on fundamental problems and issues facing practitioners and critical analysis of significant works. Course open to Pope Fellows only. |
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POLS 431 - Constitutional Law: Powers Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Examines the exercise of federal power within the confines of the U.S. Constitution. Judicial review by the federal courts, presidential power, congressional power, and American federalism will all be covered. |
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POLS 432 - Constitutional Law: Civil Rights Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Examines the civil rights and civil liberties of individuals in the United States. Topic areas include free speech, criminal procedures, cruel and unusual punishment, privacy, and equal protection issues. |
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POLS 484 - International Law and Organizations Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Universal and regional international organizations and international law, their function and processes, their limits and possibilities, and their relationships to the international system. Special emphasis is given to the United Nations system. Prerequisite: POLS 200-level course. |
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POLS 485 - International Political Economy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Examination of the political determinants and consequences of economic relations between the nations of the world. Topics include international trade, international finance and financial organizations, regional economic organizations, and economic treaties and conventions. Prerequisite: POLS 200-level course; ECON 260 . |
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POLS 487 - Terrorism Studies Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Examines and critiques the major themes of the field of Terrorism Studies. Will seek to answer: how do liberal democracies resolve political violence without betraying the rights and liberties of their citizens? Prerequisite: POLS 227 . |
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POLS 488 - Topics in International Politics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Consideration on a rotation of selected topics in international politics. Offerings will include nuclear weapons in international politics, ethical issues in international politics, and the theory of international politics. |
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POLS 490 - Early Political Theory Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
The major political philosophers from Plato to Machiavelli. Same as PHIL 490 . |
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POLS 491 - Recent Political Theory Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
The major political philosophers from Machiavelli to the present. Same as PHIL 491 . |
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POLS 492 - American Political Thought Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
A study of the political thought and movements which have shaped American institutions from colonial times to present. |
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POLS 493 - Topics in Contemporary Political Thought Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
An examination of varying political ideas and concepts relevant in the contemporary world. Course topics include 20th century political thought, the crisis of liberalism, and religion and politics. |
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POLS 494 - Public Administration Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
A survey of management problems in the public sector. |
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POLS 497 - Topics in Public Administration Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
A consideration of special issues or topics in governmental administration or bureaucracies. Possible topics include organizational behavior, the street-level bureaucrat, literature and bureaucracy, and the Christian and public policy. |
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POLS 499 - Public Service Internship Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Links public-sector employment with classroom work. Exposure to public-sector problems and opportunities. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. Prerequisite: Junior standing and approval by the department internship director. For majors only. A capstone and writing-intensive course. |
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POLS 590 - Early Political Theory Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
The major political philosophers from Plato to Machiavelli. |
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POLS 591 - Recent Political Theory Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
The major political philosophers from Machiavelli to the present. |
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POLS 595 - Public Administration Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
An inquiry into the role of bureaucracy and democracy of large-scale organizations in contemporary American politics. |
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POLS 597 - Topics in Public Administration Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
A consideration of special issues or topics in governmental administration or bureaucracies. Possible topics include organizational behavior, the street-level bureaucrat, literature and bureaucracy, and the Christian and public policy. |
Psychology |
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PSYC 100 - Discovery: Career and Life Planning Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Designed to help students discover their gifts in pursuit of their career and calling. Focuses on self-assessment, conducting occupational research, networking, and informational interviewing. Speakers from various professions and alumni will provide information about careers and integrating faith with their career. |
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PSYC 120 - Introduction to Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A comprehensive survey of the science of mental processes and human behavior. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Same as PSYO 120 . |
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PSYC 201 - Psychology Seminar Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to the training and career opportunities in psychology; strategies for studying psychology. Relation to Christian beliefs to the study of psychology. To be taken in the first semester of the psychology major. Fifty hours of community experience in an approved setting is required. |
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PSYC 232 - Developmental Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A survey of the biological, cognitive, moral, and psycho-social development of the individual from conception through death. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Same as PSYO 232 . |
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PSYC 233 - Physiological Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Special emphasis on the nervous system, brain and behavior, neuroanatomy, genetics, neurological basis of learning, cognition, sensation, memory, motivation, and abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 121 /BIOL 123 or BIOL 203 . Same as PSYO 233 . |
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PSYC 241 - Cognition and Learning Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Includes the fundamentals of perception, learning, memory, cognition, and intelligence. Same as PSYO 241 . |
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PSYC 278 - Stress and Its Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
The impact of stress on physical and emotional health; survey and practice of stress management methods. Same as PSYO 278 . |
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PSYC 301 - Psychology Seminar II Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4* Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Discussion of personal, professional, and Christian ethics in psychology. Application of psychological knowledge to contemporary social issues. *Either 50 hours of approved community experience or a social issue paper is required. |
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PSYC 305 - Peacemaking Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
Prepares students to recognize, analyze, and act to prevent or stop destructive conflict and transform it into social change that is just and that meets human needs. Prerequisite: ENGL 111 or equivalent and university required speech. Same as PSYO 305 . |
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PSYC 311 - Elementary Statistics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to basic formulas, methods, and interpretations of statistical measures, both descriptive and inferential. Prerequisite: Completion of university mathematics requirement. |
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PSYC 342 - Applied Sports Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Development of knowledge and skill in the application of psychology to the enhancement of sport and exercise performance and to the personal development of the athlete. |
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PSYC 345 - Sexual Minorities: Identities and Communities Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A survey of the development of sexual minority identities and communities and their interaction with majority culture based on critical assessment of social/behavioral science research. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Same as PSYO 345 . |
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PSYC 348 - Psychology and Christianity Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A selected survey of the psychological dynamics associated and involved with Christian experience, belief, and practice. Same as PSYO 348 . |
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PSYC 351 - Experimental Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A survey of experimental methods employed in the study of mental processes and human behavior. Special attention is given to the sensory systems, perception, and learning. Required laboratory is graded with the course. Prerequisite: PSYC 368 . Same as PSYO 351 . |
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PSYC 356 - Health Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Psychological study of the impact of behavior on health and the influence of health and disease states on quality of life. Includes biopsychosocial study of the behavioral correlates of health, illness and disability, the improvement of health care, and the development of healthy habits and reduction of unhealthy behaviors. Same as PSYO 356 . |
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PSYC 368 - Psychological Tests and Measurements Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A study of the principles of psychological measurement including scale development and evaluation. An overview of the major assessment instruments in each area of psychological testing. Prerequisite: Completion of university mathematics requirement. Same as PSYO 368 . |
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PSYC 370 - Social Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A study of the processes of intersocial stimulation and their consequences. Prerequisite: PSYC 120 or SOCI 111 . Same as PSYO 370 . |
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PSYC 372 - Child Abuse: Recognition and Response Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, spring
Focuses on identification, reporting, intervention, and prevention of child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. Special attention will be given to the roles of different disciplines including nursing, social work, education, and psychology. Prerequisite: Junior standing. |
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PSYC 374 - Abnormal Child Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A study of social and emotional problems in children and adolescents including intervention and prevention strategies. Limited to students admitted to Teacher Education or majoring in Psychology. Prerequisite: SPED 371 or PSYC 232 Same as SPED 374 . |
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PSYC 382 - Abnormal Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A study of the types of psychopathologies, their causes, and accepted methods of treatment. Same as PSYO 382 . |
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PSYC 388 - Teams and Team Leadership Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Analysis of the factors contributing to the success of teams in complex organizations; focusing on team selection, development, training, and evaluation. Students will develop skills through team building, and by leading in simulations and team projects. Same as PSYO 388 . |
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PSYC 392 - Child Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
An advanced course in the study of children and adolescents, including physical, emotional, cognitive, moral, and social development. Same as PSYO 392 . |
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PSYC 396 - Social and Psychological Issues of Emerging Adulthood Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
This course focuses on developing and understanding of the specific issues that are facing the young/emerging adulthood stage of development (20s), specifically in the areas of prevention, intervention, and advocacy. |
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PSYC 401 - Career and Calling Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall
Detailed study of graduate school admissions and job search strategies including school selection, personal skills assessment, resume writing, and interviewing. To be taken in the junior year. |
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PSYC 451 - Statistics in Psychological Research Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, spring
Basic formulas, methods and interpretations of statistical measures, both descriptive and inferential. Special emphasis placed on the integration of statistics and experimental design in psychological research. Provides extensive training in SPSS software skills for data analysis and display. Prerequisite: PSYC 351 . Same as PSYO 451 . |
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PSYC 471 - Behavior Modification Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
An introduction to behavior and cognitive-behavior therapy. Major topics include learning foundations and theoretical bases. Therapy techniques, applications to specific clinical problems, prominent research, and ethics are also considered. Prerequisite: PSYC 241 , 12 hours of psychology. |
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PSYC 485 - Introduction to Counseling Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to theory and practice of counseling. Emphasis is on the development of essential attending, interviewing, and influencing skills. Course requires a lab. Laboratory graded and credited with course. Prerequisite: PSYC 382 . A capstone course. |
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PSYC 487 - Theories of Personality Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
Personality theories, their historical development, concepts, issues, and methods of research, assessment, and treatment that are essential for preparation for professional areas of applied psychology. Prerequisite: 15 hours of psychology or consent of advisor. |
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PSYC 493 - History of Theories in Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Survey of major psychological theories and systems and an overview of the history of psychology with an emphasis on modern history. Prerequisite: Psychology major or minor and 12 hours of psychology. A capstone and writing-intensive course. Same as PSYO 493 . |
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PSYC 499 - Senior Project and Seminar Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Observation, experience, and research in a specific area. Each student will be required to attend a weekly seminar. Guest speakers and ACU faculty will address professional issues. May be repeated. |
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PSYC 511 - Elementary Statistics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to basic formulas, methods, and interpretations of statistical measures, both descriptive and inferential. |
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PSYC 542 - Applied Sports Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Development of knowledge and skill in the application of psychology to the enhancement of sport and exercise performance and to the personal development of the athlete. |
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PSYC 571 - Behavior Modification Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
An introduction to behavior and cognitive-behavior therapy. Major topics include learning foundations and theoretical bases. Therapy techniques, applications to specific clinical problems, prominent research, and ethics are also considered. |
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PSYC 572 - Child Abuse: Recognition and Response Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, spring
Focuses on identification, reporting, intervention, and prevention of child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. Special attention will be given to the roles of different disciplines including nursing, social work, education, and psychology. |
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PSYC 573 - Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional Children Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
A survey of the nature and needs of exceptional children, such as the mentally retarded, gifted, and emotionally disturbed. |
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PSYC 574 - Abnormal Child Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A study of social and emotional problems in children and adolescents including intervention and prevention strategies. |
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PSYC 576 - Psychology of Mental Retardation Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
The nature and characteristics of mental retardation and its social, emotional, and cognitive aspects. |
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PSYC 592 - Child Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
An advanced course in the study of children and adolescents, including physical, emotional, cognitive, moral, and social development. |
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PSYC 608 - School Psychology: Organization, Operations and Ethics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
This course introduces students to the field of school psychology. The history, systems, roles and functions of school psychologists are discussed. Readings in contemporary issues and historical events provide the foundation for graduate preparation in school psychology. Significant pre-practicum field experience in schools is required in order to obtain knowledge and experience about the organization and operation of schools. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate psychology program required. |
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PSYC 610 - Psychotherapy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Studies the problems involved in diagnostic interviewing, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and evaluating treatment effectiveness. Develops specific skills in basic psychological intervention problems. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate psychology program required. |
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PSYC 611 - Introduction to Research Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
An introduction to research methods and their application to research problems. |
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PSYC 612 - Clinical Research Methods Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, spring
An emphasis on the conceptualization, design, completion, and evaluation of research in clinical, counseling, and school psychology. Attention is also given to philosophy of science, formulating questions in applied research, choosing appropriate statistical tests, and presenting results in a professional manner. |
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PSYC 613 - Psychopharmacology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
This course addresses the most recent neurochemical models used to explain the major psychological illnesses. These models are used to provide an overview of the use of psychoactive drugs to restore mental health and to address the abuse of drugs to restore mental health and to address the abuse of drugs that alter mental processes. |
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PSYC 620 - Group Psychotherapy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Intended to provide training and exposure to techniques in group interventions. Reviews historical perspectives, popular treatment techniques, empirical evidence on treatment efficacy, ethical and legal issues, and integration considerations. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate psychology program required, PSYC 610 . |
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PSYC 624 - Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Study of classic and contemporary theories and empirical research of social and cultural foundations of behavior and their impact on the therapeutic relationship, competencies and standards, and culture specific knowledge. Emphasizing social cognition, stereotypes and prejudice, group processes, conformity, and gender/ethnic psychology. |
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PSYC 625 - Seminar in Intercultural Studies Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Observation and analysis of human behavior in small groups. Abstraction of taken-for-granted behavior patterns and fundamental psychological variables universal to such groups. |
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PSYC 634 - Addictive Behaviors Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer
This course includes the study of assessment, diagnosis, and clinical practice of addictive behaviors. Empirically supported treatment modalities are presented with an emphasis on Motivational Interviewing. Approaches for working with specific substances and special populations are presented. |
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PSYC 636 - Abnormal Behaviors Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer
Development of knowledge and skill in observing, communicating, classifying, and interpreting normal and abnormal human behavior. Prerequisite: Admittance into graduate program. |
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PSYC 641 - Behavioral Medicine Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer
The study of psychological factors that influence physical health and illness and the application of behavioral principles to the prevention and treatment of illness and the promotion of health. |
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PSYC 642 - Cognitive Assessment: Intelligence, Memory, and Achievement Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
An advanced study of the theory, principles, and practice of cognitive assessment. Substantial experience in administration, scoring, interpretation, and report-writing for the most commonly used cognitive assessment tools. Prerequisite: admission to a graduate psychology program required. Testing fee required. |
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PSYC 643 - Personnel Assessment Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer
An overview of the role of assessment in industrial settings. Topics include need assessment, job analysis, personnel selection, interviewing, test selection, test reliability and validity, performance appraisal, ethical and legal issues in assessment, and interpretation of selected tests in employment settings. Prerequisite: PSYC 660 , admission to a graduate psychology program required. |
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PSYC 644 - Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Surveys psychotherapeutic approaches and techniques for child and adolescent problems. Survey conducted within a strong developmental and familial framework. Emphasizes empirically supported psychotherapeutic programs for specific disorder presentations and conceptual skills necessary for effectively intervening with children, adolescents, and their parents. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate psychology program required. |
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PSYC 645 - Child and Adolescent Assessment Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Advanced training in the use of psychological assessment instruments for the evaluation of children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral, or academic problems. Preparation of evaluations, recommendations, and report writing for presentation of information to family and professionals is emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate psychology program required. Testing fee required. |
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PSYC 646 - Lifespan Development Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Overview of conceptual, theoretical, and methodological issues in the study of human development across the lifespan. Topics include social, emotional, biological, cognitive, and moral development from the prenatal to old age phases of life. |
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PSYC 647 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Overview of conceptual and diagnostic issues in understanding children and adolescents who experience emotional and behavioral disorders. Emphasis on the development of diagnostic skills using the DSM and associated assessment strategies in clinical and school settings. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate psychology program required. |
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