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Abnormal Psychology PSY-281Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the…
This course provides an examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques.
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African-American Literature ENG-273Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a survey of the development of African-American literature from its beginnings to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical…
This course provides a survey of the development of African-American literature from its beginnings to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical and cultural context, themes, literary traditions, and backgrounds of the authors. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected texts.
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American Government POL-120Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American government. Topics include the constitutional framework,…
This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior, and policy process. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system.
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American History I HIS-131Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course is a survey of American history from pre-history through the Civil War era. Topics include the migrations to the Americas, the colonial…
This course is a survey of American history from pre-history through the Civil War era. Topics include the migrations to the Americas, the colonial and revolutionary periods, the development of the Republic, and the Civil War. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in early American history.
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American History II HIS-132Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course is a survey of American history from the Civil War era to the present. Topics include industrialization, immigration, the Great Depression,…
This course is a survey of American history from the Civil War era to the present. Topics include industrialization, immigration, the Great Depression, the major American wars, the Cold War, and social conflict. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in American history since the Civil War.
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American Literature I ENG-231Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course covers selected works in American literature from its beginnings to 1865. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context,…
This course covers selected works in American literature from its beginnings to 1865. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
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American Literature II ENG-232Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course covers selected works in American literature from 1865 to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context,…
This course covers selected works in American literature from 1865 to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
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American Women's Studies HUM-150Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an inter-disciplinary study of the history, literature, and social roles of American women from Colonial times to the present.…
This course provides an inter-disciplinary study of the history, literature, and social roles of American women from Colonial times to the present. Emphasis is placed on women’s roles as reflected in American language usage, education, law, the workplace, and mainstream culture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze the roles of women as reflected in various cultural forms.
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Art Appreciation ART-111Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art…
This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media.
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Art History Survey II ART-115Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course covers the development of art forms from the Renaissance to the present. Emphasis is placed on content, terminology, design, and style.…
This course covers the development of art forms from the Renaissance to the present. Emphasis is placed on content, terminology, design, and style. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an historical understanding of art as a product reflective of human social development.
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British Literature I ENG-241Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course covers selected works in British literature from its beginnings to the Romantic Period. Emphasis is placed on historical background,…
This course covers selected works in British literature from its beginnings to the Romantic Period. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
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British Literature II ENG-242Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course covers selected works in British literature from the Romantic Period to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural…
This course covers selected works in British literature from the Romantic Period to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
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Case Management HSE-220Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course covers the variety of tasks associated with professional case management. Topics include treatment planning, needs assessment, referral…
This course covers the variety of tasks associated with professional case management. Topics include treatment planning, needs assessment, referral procedures, and follow-up and integration of services. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively manage the care of the whole person from initial contact through termination of services.
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Chorus I MUS-131Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 1
This course provides an opportunity to gain experience singing in a chorus. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance…
This course provides an opportunity to gain experience singing in a chorus. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.
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Chorus II MUS-132Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 1
This course provides a continuation of studies begun in MUS 131. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety…
This course provides a continuation of studies begun in MUS 131. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.
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Counseling HSE-125Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course covers the major approaches to psychotherapy and counseling, including theory, characteristics, and techniques. Emphasis is placed on…
This course covers the major approaches to psychotherapy and counseling, including theory, characteristics, and techniques. Emphasis is placed on facilitation of self-exploration, problem solving, decision making, and personal growth. Upon completion, students should be able to understand various theories of counseling and demonstrate counseling techniques.
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Creative Writing I ENG-125Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to practice the art of creative writing. Emphasis is placed on writing, fiction,…
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to practice the art of creative writing. Emphasis is placed on writing, fiction, poetry, and sketches. Upon completion, students should be able to craft and critique their own writing and critique the writing of others.
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Crisis Intervention HSE-225Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the basic theories and principles of crisis intervention. Emphasis is placed on identifying and demonstrating appropriate…
This course introduces the basic theories and principles of crisis intervention. Emphasis is placed on identifying and demonstrating appropriate and differential techniques for intervening in various crisis situations. Upon completion, students should be able to assess crisis situations and respond appropriately.
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Critical Thinking HUM-115Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the use of critical thinking skills in the context of human conflict. Emphasis is placed on evaluating information, problem…
This course introduces the use of critical thinking skills in the context of human conflict. Emphasis is placed on evaluating information, problem solving, approaching cross-cultural perspectives, and resolving controversies and dilemmas. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate orally and in writing the use of critical thinking skills in the analysis of appropriate texts.
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Cultural Anthropology ANT-220Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the nature of human culture. Emphasis is placed on cultural theory, methods of fieldwork, and cross-cultural comparisons in…
This course introduces the nature of human culture. Emphasis is placed on cultural theory, methods of fieldwork, and cross-cultural comparisons in the areas of ethnology, language, and the cultural past. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic cultural processes and how cultural data are collected and analyzed.
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Cultural Studies HUM-120Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the distinctive features of a particular culture. Topics include art, history, music, literature, politics, philosophy, and…
This course introduces the distinctive features of a particular culture. Topics include art, history, music, literature, politics, philosophy, and religion. Upon completion, students should be able to appreciate the unique character of the study culture.
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Current World Problems HIS-116Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course covers current world events from an historical perspective. Topics include regional problems as well as international concerns. Upon…
This course covers current world events from an historical perspective. Topics include regional problems as well as international concerns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant current world problems from an historical perspective.
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Debate I COM-251Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the principles of debate. Emphasis is placed on argument, refutation, research, and logic. Upon completion, students should…
This course introduces the principles of debate. Emphasis is placed on argument, refutation, research, and logic. Upon completion, students should be able to use research skills and logic in the presentation of ideas within the context of formal debate.
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Developmental Psychology PSY-241Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive,…
This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span.
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East Asian History HIS-261Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course surveys the history of China and Japan from the development of civilization in Asia to the present. Emphasis is placed on the evaluation…
This course surveys the history of China and Japan from the development of civilization in Asia to the present. Emphasis is placed on the evaluation of social, political, economic, and governmental structures in China and Japan. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in east Asia.