Elective Courses
(Also SOC 4 17) A requirement for the WMS minor, this course focuses on contemporary feminist theories regarding culture, identity, class, "race'/ethnicity, gender and sexuality. Relationships between social theory and praxis, and research methodology and the creation of knowledge are explored.
An upper level integrating course that focuses on theoretical and practical models of psychotherapy and counseling in applied settings. The focus is on current research and practices in the field of clinical psychology. A background in personality theory and abnormal psychology is highly recommended.
This course analyzes the research literature regarding drug policy formation and implementation in the United States within a social and political context. Topics include: drug trafficking, drug law reform, controlling substance abuse, and drug policy on various segments of the population.
This course analyzes the research literature regarding drug policy formation and implementation in the United States within a social and political context. Topics include: drug trafficking, drug law reform, controlling substance abuse, and drug policy on various segments of the population.
This course examines reintegrating prisoners back into the community. Topic areas include the role of community corrections, the social economic and political forces influencing successful reintegration, programs designed to rehabilitate prisoners, and working with special offender populations (e.g. drug offenders, sex offenders, mentally ill offenders).
The study of the theory and research of group behavior. Students will examine group dynamics through readings in industrial/organizational and social psychology. In addition, students will participate in experiential group exercises.
A final, major independent project, under the supervision of Department faculty members forms a capstone experience for senior Network Engineering major students. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of the Program Coordinator.
A final, major independent project undertaken by senior CAT majors under the supervision of departmental faculty. The intention is to create a work that will in some shape become part of the student’s portfolio, to be used to market themselves after graduation from the program. Projects take many forms, depending on the student’s talents and area of specialization: e.g., production of a videotape or audio tape; design and construction of a book; gallery exhibition of a significant number of works; performance of a solo show. The student must not only complete the project, but also publicize and market it in true entrepreneurial fashion. This course is required of departmental majors and all projects must be approved by a meeting of the departmental faculty. May be repeated for credit for total of 2 semesters.
For students with a double major in CAT, a second capstone may be required.
A study of external auditing theory, practice and administration. Topics include auditing standards, ethics, disclosures required for public reporting, auditing techniques, auditor client relationships.
Theory and practice of wage and salary administration. Job analysis and evaluation methods, survey techniques, economic and behavioral aspects of managing compensation, policy issues and current controversies in the field.
This course is a rigorous treatment of the basic concepts of calculus including limits, continuity, differentiation, and the Riemann integral. Properties of the real number system, and extensions of the Mean Value Theorem are also considered.
Principles and methods of employee, supervisory and management training and development. Includes needs assessment, program/course development, training techniques, evaluation methods.
(Also PSY 425) A study of cultural differences in psychological functioning. In a world of increasing cultural contact, globalization, immigration, and ethnic tensions, it is increasingly important to learn about cultural differences and intercultural communication. Are there any psychological universals? How can intercultural relations be improved? These are some of the questions cross-cultural psychology seeks to address.
(Also WMS 425) A study of cultural differences in psychological functioning. In a world of increasing cultural contact, globalization, immigration, and ethnic tensions, it is increasingly important to learn about cultural differences and intercultural communication. Are there any psychological universals? How can intercultural relations be improved? These are some of the questions cross-cultural psychology seeks to address.
This course has the same goals and requirements as Internship I, but the intention is to place the student in a situation at a higher technical level and with even more professional responsibiluity.
Topics will include advanced subjects in major areas of the biological sciences. Topics may vary or be repeated. As topics vary, students may repeat the course for credit.
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This course covers advanced topics in Network Engineering. It is offered only when there is an opportunity to present material not included in the curriculum. Course may be repeated for credit as topics change. Laboratory work is integrated within the class. Prerequisite: Announced for each offering.
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Introduces the basic concepts, principles, design procedures and applications of computer networks and data communication systems. This course also introduces students to other important issues in data communications including network security, network management, etc.
Advanced selected topics in Psychology. Depending upon the instructor, topics may be suited for any group in the psychology major or a psychology elective. As topics change, this course may be repeated for credit.
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Topics may include the continuation of CMP 333, Data Warehouse Implementation, etc. Content varies with each offering. The course may be repeated for credit as topics change.
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This course descriptions will be announced when the course is offered. The course will focus on a specific Social Justice topic to be determined. As topics change, this course may be repeated for credit
Advanced selected topics in Sociology. Depending upon the instructor, course topics may be suited for either General Sociology or Criminal Justice Concentration students. As topics change, this course may be repeated for credit.
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This course descriptions will be announced when the course is offered. As topics change, this course may be repeated for credit.
Please contact your instructor for specific topic.