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POL 363 - Just and Unjust Wars
Upper Division
Ann examination of various religious and secular theoretical approaches to the ethics of war and peace. We study just war theory comparatively including from the Catholic natural law, Jewish, Muslim, Realist, Feminist, and Pacifist traditions. We apply these theories to real instances of current and past uses of military force, while also considering new challenges to the morality of modern warfare including the use of drones, cyberwarfare, and the ethics of the war on terrorism. Offered in alternate years. Not open to first-years.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 113
Course credits: 4
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POL 364 - Political Theories of Decolonization
Upper Division
Postcolonialism may be defined as the perspective provided by theories that analyze the conditions of postcoloniality and seek to combat the continuing, often covert, operation of an imperialist system of economic, political and cultural domination. In this course we will discuss, through the lens of postcolonial theories, texts that have been produced by people from countries with a history of colonialism, particularly those concerned with the workings and legacy of colonialism and resistance to it, in either the past or the present.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 118
Course credits: 4
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POL 365 - Theories of Justice
Upper Division
The course examines different theories of justice based on concepts such as “fairness,” “equal treatment,” and “getting one’s due.” These alternative theories are then applied to contemporary controversies concerning economic, racial, sexual and environmental justice and to current debates about such issues as immigration, euthanasia, abortion, and capital punishment.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 115
Course credits: 4
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POL 366 - Theory of Law
Upper Division
Prerequisites
POL 101 and POL 306 ; Minimum grade C-.
This course examines development of American legal theory from the pre-revolutionary period to the post-modern period. These theories are studied and discussed in the context of key historical developments and United States Supreme Court cases that illustrate historical and practical consequences of various formulations of legal theory. The course focuses on the intersection of law and politics in issues around social justice in America and also teaches the student to develop and apply critical legal analysis in order to understand the role of law and legal theory in American democracy.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 117
Course credits: 4
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POL 370 - Political Polling and Survey Research
Upper Division
Concurrently
POL 370EL
This course explores the theoretical basis of modern empirical methods of investigating political behavior. The course stresses the development of empirical theories of politics through the formation and testing of hypotheses. Emphasis is on the use of survey instruments, polling techniques and data analysis. Throughout the semester, students work in groups to complete a research project for a local nonprofit organization.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 116
Course credits: 3
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POL 370EL - Political Polling and Survey Research EL
Upper Division
Concurrently
POL 370
Engaged Learning component to accompany POL 370 . Engaged learning, as an important aspect of Lasallian education, provides students opportunities to apply their academic knowledge and skills to serve a community and to learn in partnership with its members. Students are expected to spend 20-30 hours working with the community partner in addition to the related Engaged Learning coursework.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
EL - Engaged Learning
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 116
Course credits: 1
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POL 385 - Topics in American Politics
Upper Division
A detailed analysis of selected problems in American politics involving the investigation of such contemporary issues as campaign reform, morality in politics, executive- legislative relationships, the military in American politics, and legal-political issues of the intelligence apparatus.
Repeatable
Yes
Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 109
Course credits: 3-4
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POL 386 - Topics in Comparative Politics
Upper Division
Examination of political systems not covered in other courses, investigating selected areas such as African, Canadian, or Pacific Rim countries.
Repeatable
Yes
Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 149
Course credits: 3-4
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POL 387 - Topics in International Politics
Upper Division
A detailed analysis of selected problems in international politics, involving case studies of major geographical regions such as Western Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, together with a critical examination of the influence of contemporary ideologies on the behavior of nation states.
Repeatable
Yes
Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 122
Course credits: 3-4
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POL 388 - Topics in Political Theory
Upper Division
A detailed investigation of selected problems in political thought. Topics such as freedom, equality, fairness, justice, democracy, authority, and nonviolence are explored.
Repeatable
Yes
Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 114
Course credits: 3-4
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POL 391 - Social Justice Speaker Series
Upper Division
This 1 unit course focuses on different aspects of social justice in conjunction with the “social justice speakers” who are invited to speak on our campus. The course helps the students explore the topics presented by the speakers through pertinent readings and follow-up written responses and reflections.
Repeatable
This course can be repeated for credit as the list of speakers varies each term.
Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 190
Course credits: 1
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POL 392EL - Remembrance and Resistance
Upper Division
This 1 unit course is offered in conjunction with a trip to Fort Benning, Georgia, to participate in the vigil that remembers victims of human rights atrocities in Latin America and to protest against training that may induce Latin American military officers to commit such atrocities. Requires six weekly discussion sessions and participation in the vigil and protest during the third weekend of November.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 191
Course credits: 1
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POL 393 - Democracy Lab
Upper Division
Prerequisites
POL 101 ; Minimum grade C-.
In consultation with their faculty supervisor, students either 1) Organize on-campus voter registration, education, and turnout activities or 2) Carry out a similar public interest organizing and advocacy project. This course may be offered in conjuction with POL 303 as an added EL.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
EL - Engaged Learning
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 192
Course credits: 1
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POL 495 - Internship in Politics
Upper Division
Offers the student the opportunity to earn credit while learning about the day-to-day functioning of government by working part-time in the office of a government agency or elected official. Internships in local, state and federal offices may be arranged to fit the interests of the student. Student must be in good academic standing.
Repeatable
This course can be repeated for credit since the internships vary.
Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 195
Course credits: 1-4
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POL 497 - Independent Study
Upper Division
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor and department chairperson required.
An independent study or research course for students whose needs are not met by the regular course offerings of the department.
Repeatable
Yes
Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 197
Course credits: 1-4
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WRIT 300 - Theories and Practices of Professional Writing
Upper Division
Prerequisites
WRIT 100 or WRIT 101
This course blends theory and practice as students explore what professional writers do and how they do it. To build a foundational understanding of professional writing, students examine texts, contexts, and concepts central to professional writing, and create a range of documents for print and digital distribution.
Repeatable
No
Course credits: 4
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WRIT 308 - Advanced Writing and Research
Upper Division
Prerequisites
For transfer students only.
In this course, students develop advanced information evaluation and research practices and the rhetorical and critical thinking skills needed to structure complex arguments. In addition, students practice evaluating sources, exploring arguments through library research, and conducting research. This course prepares students for the Writing in the Disciplines courses in their major and requires the completion of at least 5,000 words of graded formal writing, and an additional 1,000 words of informal writing practice.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
WRI2 - Writing and Research
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: ENGL 108
Course credits: 3
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WRIT 350 - Special Topics in Professional Writing
Upper Division
This course is a topical, special interest course exploring an area of study or particular genre in professional writing.
Repeatable
Repeatable for credit.
Course credits: 4
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WRIT 400 - Writing for Nonprofit Organizations
Upper Division
This course provides students with opportunities to engage in analytical, persuasive, and expository writing in a professional context. Students are partnered with nonprofit organizations in the local community and produce written deliverables on behalf of and in collaboration with these community partners. The course teaches students collaborative writing strategies, appealing to specific audiences, constructing a shared writerly voice/persona, and applying academic research skills to community questions and issues. The course offers hands-on experience with writing that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. All students will build a professional writing portfolio.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: ENGL 100
Course credits: 3
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WRIT 400EL - Writing for Nonprofit Organizations EL
Upper Division
Students will work directly with a nonprofit organization, completing writing projects for the organization and working under the direction of a faculty advisor. Students will read relevant text that support their writing projects and reflection on their internship. Students are expected to spend 20-30 hours working with the community partner in addition to the related Engaged Learning coursework.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
EL - Engaged Learning
Repeatable
No
Course credits: 1
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WRIT 495 - Writing Internship
Upper Division
Students will work in a writing-focused internship in any field, under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will read relevant texts that will support them in their internship. Students will reflect throughout the internship experience to connect writing theories with experience. All students will build a professional writing portfolio.
Repeatable
No
Course credits: 1-4
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WRIT 497 - Independent Study/Special Study 400-Level
Upper Division
An independent study or research course for students in the professional writing certificate courses.
Repeatable
No
Course credits: 1-4
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PSYCH 100 - Introduction to Psychology
Lower Division
An introduction to the science of how people think, feel, and behave. We will explore such topics as cognition, personality, culture, social interaction, development, emotion, and psychopathology. Students will learn about classic and contemporary research, a range of methods, and discover how psychology informs our understanding of what it means to be human.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 001
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 105 - Early Childhood Social-Emotional and Literacy Development
Lower Division
The course provides an overview of fundamental theories in early childhood socioemotional development as well as instruction on best practices in early childhood literacy education. The course is intended for Saint Mary’s undergraduate students who are Jumpstart Corps members.
Repeatable
Yes
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 011
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 107 - Meditation
Lower Division
Students learn to use the Jose Silva theory of meditation to enhance performance and well being. Exercises are offered in stress reduction for the improvement of sports performance, for the enhancement of prayer life, and other areas of student interest. Course offered on a pass/ fail basis only. Does not count toward the major.
Repeatable
Yes
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 013
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 108 - Advanced Meditation
Lower Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 107 ; Minimum grade C-.
Building upon the skills and knowledge gained in Meditation 13, students continue with more advanced aspects of the theory and practice of meditation. Course offered on a pass/fail basis only. Does not count toward the major.
Repeatable
Yes
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 014
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 200 - Psychological Methods and Analysis I
Lower Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 (Note: this course requires a familiarity with basic algebra); Minimum grade C-.
This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence of courses that presents a survey of the complementary methodologies frequently used within the field of psychology. An emphasis will be placed upon the collection and analysis of data, with a focus on non- experimental methods and descriptive statistics. Majors who enroll in this course must register for Psychology 300 in the following semester.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 003
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 240 - Human Development
Lower Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.
An examination of the major theories of and influences on human development from conception through death, including the biological, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural dimensions of development.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 140
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 250 - Personality Psychology
Lower Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.
A critical review of the traditional and modern theories of personality, including the psychoanalytic, neoanalytic, trait, behavioristic and humanistic perspectives, with a focus on personality development, assessment techniques and application of theory to everyday life.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 150
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 260 - Social Psychology
Lower Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.
An introduction to social psychology including the study of attitude formation and change, social interaction, social norms and cultural influences on personality formation.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 160
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 270 - Theories of Counseling
Lower Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.
A critical review of traditional and modern theories of counseling and psychotherapy.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 170
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 300 - Psych Methods & Analysis II
Upper Division
Concurrently
PSYCH 300L
Prerequisites
PSYCH 200 previously; Minimum grade C-. WRIT 200 or WRIT 201 or WRIT 205 or WRIT 210 or WRIT 215 or WRIT 220 or WRIT 225 or WRIT 230 or WRIT 308 previously or concurrently.
This course is the second part of a two-semester sequence of courses that presents a survey of the complementary methodologies frequently used within the field of psychology. An emphasis will be placed upon the collection and analysis of data, with a focus on experimental methods and inferential statistics.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
WID - Writing in the Discipline
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 103
Course credits: 5
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PSYCH 300L - Psych Methods Lab
Upper Division
Concurrently
PSYCH 300
This is the required laboratory component of PSYCH 300 .
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 103L
Course credits: 0
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PSYCH 310 - Psychobiology
Upper Division
Concurrently
PSYCH 310L
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.; And sophomore standing.
The scientific study of the biology of behavior. Examines the neuroanatomical, neurochemical, and neurophysiological bases of behavior, including sensation, cognition, motivation, emotion, brain injury, and psychopathology. The course includes a laboratory component to reinforce and expand upon lecture material through the use of readings, computer models, and electrophysiology.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 110
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 310L - Psychobiology Lab
Upper Division
Concurrently
PSYCH 310
This is the required lab component of PSYCH 310 .
Repeatable
No
Fee
$150
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 110L
Course credits: 0
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PSYCH 311 - Sensation & Perception
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.; And sophomore standing.
Examines the cognitive and physiological processes responsible for the acquisition and mental representation of sensory information.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 126
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 312 - Cognitive Science
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.; And sophomore standing.
An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the mind. What the mind is and its functions will be examined through diverse perspectives, including philosophy, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Emphasis will be on cognition, with topics covering mental representation, vision, attention, memory, language, decision making, embodied cognition, and consciousness.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 127
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 313 - Neuropsychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.; And sophomore standing.
A comprehensive survey of the relation between behavior and brain activity across the human lifespan, examining theory and research on such topics as neurodevelopmental disorders; clinical neuropsychological assessment; and neuropharmacology, rehabilitation and functional neuroanatomy and physiology.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 128
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 314 - Cognitive Neurolinguistics
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.; And sophomore standing.
This course aims to pursue an inquiry of what the language ultimately represents in human mind, belief, and dignity. To that end, we will learn how human linguistic properties are acquired, developed, organized and processed in our brain, and will examine how powerfully the use of language affects our perceptions and thoughts, and how brain damage affects our speech production, sentence comprehension, bilingualism, and the communication with the society.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 129
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 331 - Cross-Cultural Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.; And sophomore standing.
An analysis of cultural influences on human behavior. Topics include cross-cultural methodology, perception, cognition, motivation, development, attitudes and prejudice, gender, adaptive and maladaptive patterns, and the construction of self.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
IPE - Identity, Power, and Equity in the United States
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 165
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 331EL - Cross-Cultural Psychology EL
Upper Division
Concurrently
PSYCH 331
Engaged Learning component to accompany PSYCH 331 . Engaged learning, as an important aspect of Lasallian education, provides students opportunities to apply their academic knowledge and skills to serve a community and to learn in partnership with its members. Students are expected to spend 20-30 hours working with the community partner in addition to the related Engaged Learning coursework.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
EL - Engaged Learning
Repeatable
No
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 332 - Psychology of Gender
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 or WGS 101 ; Minimum grade C-.
A critical review of the theory and research on gender from the biological, psychological and sociological perspectives. The course explores the social construction of gender and how it impacts human development and social behavior. Throughout the course, the interaction between gender and the complexities of race, culture and sexual orientation is considered.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 147
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 333 - Human Sexualities
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 or WGS 101 ; Minimum grade C-.
A review of the empirical evidence on human sexuality, with a focus on historical and cultural perspectives as well as the physiological, psychological and sociological basis for sexual behavior and sexual identity.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 157
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 334 - Transpersonal Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.
Transpersonal Psychology explores the boundaries between spirituality and modern psychology, transcending the self to include a broader sense of spirit and cosmos. We will be exploring the mystical experience as a psychological event. Readings will include psychologists such a Jung and Maslow, as well as works from mystical traditions (such as Judaism, Islam, Christianity, and Buddhist Psychology and Shamanism).
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 131
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 341 - Infancy & Childhood
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 240 ; Minimum grade C-.
In this course students study in depth the development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Topics covered include the importance of infant-caregiver attachment in brain development as well as in early social-emotional development. Cognitive, language, and personality development are examined from multiple perspectives. Recent research on autism, early trauma, and effective interventions are also addressed.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 141
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 342 - Middle Childhood
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 240 ; Minimum grade C-.
The purpose of this course is to examine the key developmental tasks of middle childhood, including the development of achievement motivation, positive peer relationships, moral responsibility, self-regulation and initial mastery of the skills important to one’s culture. Students will observe children in a school setting.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 144
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 342EL - Middle Childhood EL
Upper Division
Concurrently
PSYCH 342
Engaged Learning component to accompany PSYCH 342. Engaged learning, as an important aspect of Lasallian education, provides students opportunities to apply their academic knowledge and skills to serve a community and to learn in partnership with its members. Students are expected to spend 20-30 hours working with the community partner in addition to the related Engaged Learning coursework.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
EL - Engaged Learning
Repeatable
No
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 343 - Adolescent Development
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 240 ; Minimum grade C-.
An examination of development from late childhood through adolescence, including the biological, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural dimensions of development, with discussion of special topics, e.g., identity issues, cross-cultural issues and high-risk behaviors.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 142
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 344 - Adult Development
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 240 ; Minimum grade C-.
A study of the major psychological, social and cultural factors that influence development from early adulthood through old age. Students examine in depth a public policy that affects adults or families.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 143
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 345 - Neurodiversity & the Psychology of Disabilities
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 240 ; Minimum grade C-.
Examines individuals with disabilities and developmental differences, be they physical, cognitive or social/emotional. Causes, consequences and treatment approaches are covered, as well as implications for development and families.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 148
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 346 - Psychology of the Family
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.; And sophomore standing.
A study of family dynamics and the influences which contribute to family dysfunction. Examination includes relationships between family patterns and childhood disorders.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 174
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 361 - Prejudice and Stereotyping
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 and any one of the following: PSYCH 200 , PSYCH 250 , PSYCH 260 or ES 101 ; Minimum grade C-.
An investigation of theories of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. Students will explore how stigmatized individuals are impacted by prejudice in American society. Methods to reduce prejudice will be considered, and the inevitability of prejudice will be addressed.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
IPE - Identity, Power, and Equity in the United States
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 163
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 362 - Attitudes and Attitude Change
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 and either PSYCH 200 or PSYCH 260 ; Minimum grade C-.
This course will examine the nature and structure of attitudes as well as the forces involved in attitude change. Applied topics such as stereotypes, group influence, marketing, and job interviews will be examined.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 169
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 363 - Groups, Organizations and Societies
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.; Or junior standing in psychology, business administration or sociology.
A discussion of organizational theory and group dynamics, always presented within a broader societal context. Topics include leadership, teamwork and productivity, group decision making, conflict resolution, culture, diversity, and globalization.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 172
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 364 - Organizational Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 and one of the following: PSYCH 200 , KINES 300 , or DATA 105 ; Minimum grade C-.; Equivalent courses may be allowed; contact the instructor.
Examines the major theoretical findings in the field concerning the relationship between the individual and the organization, including the study of motivation, leadership, training, selection, performance management, corporate culture and organizational development.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 180
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 365 - Motivation & Emotion
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.
Why do we do what we do, and why do we feel what we feel? This course provides an overview of theory and research on motivation and emotion, with an emphasis on how emotion contributes to goal-directed behaviors, and vice versa. We will examine these processes from a variety of psychological perspectives (e.g., biological, clinical, developmental, social). This course will provide you with tools for understanding and regulating motivation and emotion, both interpersonally and within yourself.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 164
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 371 - Psychopathology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 270 ; Minimum grade C-.
An exploration of major psychological disorders in childhood and adulthood. Topics include anxiety, mood, personality, psychotic, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Treatment, etiology, and the influences of culture and social context are also considered.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 152
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 381 - Forensic Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.; And junior standing.
This survey course is designed to introduce students to the complex interactions between Psychology, Assessment, Law and Violence. Students will be introduced to the process of applying psychological knowledge, concepts, and principles within the civil and criminal court systems. Also explored are the ethical concerns and multicultural issues facing the field.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 111
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 382 - Personal & Professional Adjust
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 ; Minimum grade C-.
A research-oriented treatment of personal and vocational adjustment, including: stress and stress tolerance, defensive and constructive coping, social and job satisfaction, behavior modification and interpersonal communication.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 156
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 383 - Health Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 or BIOL 215 or BIOL 225 ; Minimum grade C-.
A study of the relationships among mental processes, behavior and physical health with an emphasis on the role of psychology in prevention and treatment of illness as well as promoting optimum health.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 115
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 385 - Topics in Assessment and Testing
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 200 ; Minimum grade C-.
This course will offer an examination of testing topics such as norms, reliability, validity and item analysis within the context of an applied area of psychology such as forensic, counseling or cross-cultural. Special attention will be given to the use of tests and the role of testing in society.
Repeatable
Yes
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 104
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 386 - Topics on Culture, Race, & Ethnicity In Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 100 or ES 101 ; Minimum grade C-.
An examination of the social construction of ethnicity and race, as well as the values, assumptions, and biases we hold regarding race, ethnicity, and related issues. The course will also explore how race, ethnicity, and culture intersect with mental health. Topics may include African American Psychology, Chicano/a Psychology, Asian American Psychology, etc.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
IPE - Identity, Power, and Equity in the United States
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 168
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 387 - Topics in Psychology
Upper Division
Selected areas of psychology not covered by the regular department course offerings. Topics are announced prior to preregistration. Course may be repeated for credit as content varies. Potential topics include: psychology of racism; psychology in the courtroom; psychology of religion; sports psychology; environmental psychology.
Repeatable
Yes
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 012
Course credits: 3-4
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PSYCH 400 - Seminar in Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
Senior psychology major or consent of instructor.
An investigation of the history and philosophical foundations of modern psychology. Emphasis is on basic issues of psychology, emerging in the long philosophical tradition of Western civilization, which ground psychology as an empirical human science.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 100
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 401 - Advanced Psych Statistics
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 200 and PSYCH 300 ; Minimum grade C-.
Advanced research methods for evaluating psychological data utilizing SPSS. Topics generally include: theoretical sampling distribution, probability, decision theory, multiple analysis of variance, multiple regression analysis and factor analysis.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
MTHU - Mathematical Understanding
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 105
Course credits: 4
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PSYCH 402 - Experimental Research
Upper Division
Concurrently
PSYCH 402L
Prerequisites
PSYCH 300 ; Minimum grade C-.
An examination of the logic of experimentation and the strength of the experiment as a research method used to address psychological questions. Topics include experimental designs, data collection and analysis, data interpretation, oral and poster presentations, and writing APA-style papers. Students will be involved in the step-by-step dissemination and critical analysis of published experimental research.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
WID - Writing in the Discipline
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 106
Course credits: 5
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PSYCH 402L - Experimental Research Lab
Upper Division
Concurrently
PSYCH 402
This is the required lab component of PSYCH 402 .
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 106L
Course credits: 0
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PSYCH 403 - Field Placement
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 300 ; Minimum grade C-.; Senior standing, and approval of the course instructor.
Students work 80 hours at a field placement site of their choosing and attend weekly class sessions. A series of papers/assignments address career and personal goals as well as the relationship between the field placement work and concepts learned in the psychology major.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 190
Course credits: 3
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PSYCH 403EL - Field Placement EL
Upper Division
Concurrently
PSYCH 403
Engaged Learning component to accompany PSYCH 403 .
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
EL - Engaged Learning
Repeatable
No
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 497 - Independent Study
Upper Division
Prerequisites
Permission of the sponsoring faculty member and department chair is required.
An independent study or research course for students whose needs are not met by the regular course offerings of the department.
Repeatable
Yes
Additional Notes
Previous course number: PSYCH 197
Course credits: 1-4
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SSTE 315 - Foundations of Secondary Educ
Upper Division
This course serves as the introductory course to the Single Subject Credential Program and to the art of teaching. To catalyze quick growth into the practice and profession of teaching as well as orientation to the Saint Mary’s Single Subject Credential Program, this intensive course is intended to function as an extensive advance organizer (an overview or cognitive roadmap for the content to follow), as well as an immersion into gaining a critical foundation of the complex ecology of the classroom and our systems of education.Within this class, we consider who we are and what we wish to offer to the profession of teaching and to the communities in which we serve. We examine our own experiences and perspectives about communities, schools, teaching, and learning. As we interrogate our educational backgrounds, we also learn about the socio-historical foundations of education and how we may embark on the journey of becoming collaborative and transformative educators.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SSTE 215
Course credits: 3
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SSTE 415 - Humanizing Educ Methods
Upper Division
Teachers are called to make curricular decisions crucial to the development of the young, the progress of our communities, and the state of our democracy. Teaching is a political act, one informed by critical dialogue and compassion. In this class, you will learn to teach responsively, drawing from an assets-based and community cultural wealth-oriented stance. This course centers on the ideas that teaching should be student-centered, culturally enriched, aligned to curriculum standards, infused with content knowledge, enlivened by real world applications and active learning, and developmentally appropriate. In this class, you will be challenged as intellectuals and as critically reflective practitioners. Teaching and learning is a practice of liberation and a practice of humanization. This course is designed to help potential teachers develop the knowledge, skills and strategies necessary to implement effective classrooms for all students. You will learn unit design, lesson planning, how to integrate complex instruction, approaches to establishing a productive classroom community and classroom management, elements of formative and summative assessment, how to alter teaching through reflection and to involve students in their own learning through self-reflection, how to learn from community partners and guardians, and how to use data to drive instruction and the arts and technology to enrich it in humanizing ways. You will also be supported in the development of your pedagogical content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and content knowledge in your subject matter disciplines.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SSTE 350
Course credits: 3
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SSTE 427 - Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) Support
Upper Division
The purpose of this course is to support students as they prepare for their Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA). Within this broad purpose, the course has two primary goals: (1) to help students understand what is required of them in the edTPA Teaching Event and plan how to meet each of these requirements (Tasks); (2) to learn how to participate in a professional learning community for the purpose of pedagogical self-study and development, particularly as aspiring urban educators. In addition to these primary goals, the course also supports the work of other courses in helping students develop the competencies (TPEs) they need to successfully complete their preparation for a Single Subject teaching credential.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SSTE 227
Course credits: 1
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SSTE 440 - Teaching for Social Justice
Upper Division
In this course, we will collectively explore what it means to teach for social justice. We will examine, analyze, and apply various critical theoretical frameworks in our respective classrooms and schools; engage in activities that challenge us to critically reflect on who we are (our ideologies, prior experiences, behaviors, attitudes, and actions); learn about how educators, cultural workers, and artists resist dominant ideologies to create the world they want to see through community programs, arts, and activism; and develop projects with our school communities that push against systemic inequality in our schools and communities. As a learning community, we will critically analyze how our diverse social positions and identities influence the way we see and experience the world.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SSTE 340
Course credits: 3
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SSTE 454 - Foundations of Literacy
Upper Division
In this course, we will examine and deepen our understanding of literacy development, beyond decoding and performing timed writing proficiencies. We will explore the many literacies (multiliteracies) our students bring with them, which are too often dismissed and/or undervalue in the school and the classroom. We will specifically address issues related to non-dominant students whose language and literacy practices do not mirror those expected in schools (TPEs 7B). We will address the literacy needs of English Language Learners (BCLAD Standards from Domain 3) speakers of non-dominant varieties of English, students with disabilities, and youth who struggle with developing 21st century literacy skills.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SSTE 254
Course credits: 2
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SSTE 475 - PRAXIS I Seminar + Fieldwork
Upper Division
This class builds on what you are learning in SSTE 440 : Teaching for Social Justice and Liberation and SSTE 415 : Humanizing Education Methods. In this class, you will continue to be challenged as intellectuals and as critically reflective practitioners. You will take what you learn here and directly apply it to your observation of cooperating teachers and to your own teaching pracIn this class, you will closely observe mentor teachers in their practices of establishing classroom communities. You will be challenged to learn more about your students and integrate what you learn into your planning. Strengths and challenges in your teaching practice will be assessed (through review of a video recorded lesson segment and through observation by your college supervisor). Throughout the class, you will be guided through shared inquiry and reflection as a method of improving your practice as a professional educator. You will also be called to integrate what you have learned in your placements into your methods class. The two are not separate; rather theories, principles, classroom practice, and reflection inform one another in the praxis cycle.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SSTE 375
Course credits: 3
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SSTE 476 - Health Education
Upper Division
Health Education examines concepts of health and health education in the schools. Emphasis will be placed on current health issues for children and adolescents viewed in the context of child development; on the responsibilities of teachers and the school community in promoting child health; and on curricular strategies that contribute to the healthful behavior of children.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SSTE 276
Course credits: 1
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SSTE 480 - Methods for Liberation
Upper Division
In this class, we will engage in critical self-reflection to discover who we are as engaged educators. We will build educational partnerships with one another and mentor teachers as we form critical inquiry groups to interrogate and augment our teaching practices and the beliefs that inform them. We will learn how to communicate nonviolently and how to build restorative and deeply connected learning communities. We will build project based learning units that are developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate; that are aligned with California state subject matter standards and real life applications; that provide students “choice and voice”; that include assessments for, assessments of, and assessments as learning; that integrate the arts and technology; and that allow for 360 degree reflection and evaluation. Finally, we will begin the work of learning to be teacher leaders, invested in our continual personal and professional growth and community partnership.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SSTE 380
Course credits: 1
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SSTE 480L - Lab Breakout for Specific Content Instruction
Upper Division
This course will support Single Subject Credential candidates in their specific subject areas. The course coincides with the SSTE 480 : Methods for Liberation. The subject matter sessions will deepen the understanding of the topic in relationship to content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK), and arts integration in these areas. Additionally, the course content supports students in content area lesson design and in the edTPA through clarifying prompts and providing guiding questions.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SSTE 380L
Course credits: 3
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SSTE 485 - PRAXIS II Seminar + Fieldwork*
Upper Division
This class builds on what you are learning in SSTE 380: Methods for Liberation. In this class, you will be challenged to develop as a reflective practitioner as part of a critical inquiry group, a collective of educators that brings a social justice lens to their teaching practices as they embark on problem-posing pedagogy. You will take what you learn here and in the Methods for Liberation course and directly apply it to your student teaching practice. You will also be called to integrate what you have learned in your placements into your methods class. The two are not separate; rather theories, principles, classroom practice, and reflection inform one another in the praxis cycle: 1) Identify the problem, 2) Research the problem, 3) Develop a collective plan of action to address the problem, 4) Implement the collective plan of action, and 5) Evaluate the action, assess its efficacy, and re-examine the state of the problem (Duncan-Andrade & Morrell, 2008). The seminar will expose you to the practices of critical inquiry groups established out of grassroots educational justice organizations from across the United States. Finally, the seminar will prepare you to empower yourselves to form and maintain critical inquiry groups within and outside of your school sites the following school year and beyond.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SSTE 385
Course credits: 3
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SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology
Lower Division
Sociological theory, methods and the sociological perspective are studied. This perspective enables students to see how the self, human behavior and attitudes are shaped by social structures and institutions, e.g., social class, popular culture and the family. The social world is re-examined (social rules, deviance, gender, inequality, the economy, etc.).
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 002
Course credits: 4
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SOC 104 - Social Problems
Lower Division
An overview of the causes, characteristics and responses to social problems in the United States. Topics such as crime, substance abuse, racism, ageism and family instability are studied through the sociological framework.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 004
Course credits: 4
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SOC 301 - The Sociological Imagination
Upper Division
Prerequisites
SOC 100 or SOC 104 ; Minimum grade C-. It is suggested that students have sophomore standing to take this course.
This course will reinforce and expand upon many of the concepts you have been introduced to in Introduction to Sociology and Social Problems. In this course we will explore the basic theoretical perspectives within sociology, the use of theory in sociological research, the logic of sociological research and an introduction to a variety of methodological approaches used by sociologists. This course will provide students with a solid base of knowledge which will serve them well in other upper division sociology courses ’ the Sociological Theory and Sociological Research Methods courses in particular.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
WID - Writing in the Discipline
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 101
Course credits: 4
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SOC 307 - Whiteness
Upper Division
There is an underlying assumption to society’s understanding of race and race relations that only minorities or people of color have a racial identity; and that whites are the “norm”, the referent, the 4 majority, and the mainstream, not members of a racial group. In this course, we will investigate the sociohistorical and cultural constructions of race through an exploration of whiteness. We will examine whiteness in relation to race, class, ethnicity and gender. Is “white” a “race”? How did “white” become a racial category? What is whiteness? What is white privilege?
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
IPE - Identity, Power, and Equity in the United States
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 107
Course credits: 4
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SOC 311 - Sociology of Families
Upper Division
Families are one of our most basic social institutions. They provide the primary social and physical contexts within which we become fully human. This course begins by exploring the idea of ‘the traditional family’ and continues by examining historical trends and empirical data about American family life over the past century; including divorce patterns, fertility rates, women entering the workforce, and marriage. The class focuses on diversity and change, particularly the ways that social trends and social categories influence family structures.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
IPE - Identity, Power, and Equity in the United States
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 111
Course credits: 4
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SOC 312 - Race and Ethnicity
Upper Division
In this class, we will examine various racial and ethnic formations, and the social significance of these classifications. We will explore issues such as racial and ethnic identity development, systemic racism, race and technology, and the intersections between race, ethnicity, and feminism.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences, IPE - Identity, Power, and Equity in the United States
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 112
Course credits: 4
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SOC 314 - Urban Studies
Upper Division
Traces the development of modern communities, ranging from suburbs to the megalopolis. Studies the benefits and problems of contemporary urban life and projects future trends based on sociological models.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 114
Course credits: 4
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SOC 315 - Wealth and Poverty
Upper Division
This course offers an in-depth study of wealth, poverty, and the economic system in which they are grounded in the United States. Toward this end, students will apply various theoretical frameworks on economic inequality to current social problems in order to evaluate each framework’s explanatory power. Further, students will critique past and current programs for lessening the impacts of poverty and use this knowledge to imagine and critique possible future policies.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
IPE - Identity, Power, and Equity in the United States
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 115
Course credits: 3
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SOC 316 - Global Migration
Upper Division
Addresses the dynamics of contemporary migration and the way it is changing cultures, societies, politics, and families. The course introduces theories of assimilation, transnationalism, and multiculturalism and examines contemporary patterns of international migration flows. Among the topics covered are feminization of migration, labor migration, citizenship, human trafficking, refugee crises, and politics of asylum.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences, GIP - Global Issues and Perspectives
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 116
Course credits: 4
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SOC 318 - Health and Illness
Upper Division
Presents social and cultural factors influencing health and illness. Looks at the roles of health care professionals, patients and medical settings in our society. Discusses the relationships between the current health care system and the political and economic system.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 118
Course credits: 4
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SOC 319 - Global Sociology
Upper Division
Examines the global nature of contemporary social, economic, political, and cultural change. Reviews the multidisciplinary theoretical approaches that analyze the origins, dynamics, and consequences of globalization. Provides students with an understanding of an array of issues that stem from global changes, including global inequality, third-world poverty, labor rights violations, natural resource constraints, and environmental problems.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences, GIP - Global Issues and Perspectives
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 119
Course credits: 4
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SOC 320 - Social Movements
Upper Division
The course addresses the social, political, cultural and economic factors that bring about social movements. Survey topics including how and why social movements occur, who joins and supports social movements, why some movements succeed and others fail, how social movement actors communicate with their intended audiences using slogans, art, and music, and how movements spread.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences, IPE - Identity, Power, and Equity in the United States
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 120
Course credits: 4
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SOC 322 - Education and Society
Upper Division
This course examines the many roles that schools play in society. In particular, we examine the ways in which schooling either reproduces social inequalities or provides resources for upward social mobility. We examine the ways schools are organized, the connection between schools and other institutions such as families and workplaces, and the ways race, class, and gender are experienced in the classroom.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences, IPE - Identity, Power, and Equity in the United States
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 122
Course credits: 4
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SOC 323 - Ethnic Groups in United States
Upper Division
Each course in this series looks at one of the following American ethnic groups: Latinos, Asian Americans, African Americans. While emphasizing the contemporary period, each course focuses on the social, cultural and historical experiences of each group. Areas covered are assimilation and resistance, distribution in the social and power structure, family systems and cultural values, labor and migration, role of religion, status of women, etc.
Repeatable
Yes
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 123
Course credits: 4
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SOC 324 - Justice and Community
Upper Division
Addresses the use of state power in the carrying out of crime control, retribution and the overall protection of the community. The course has three main parts: a theoretical look at how we have ended up with the justice system that we have today; the practice of justice through field studies on police, courts and prisons; and an in-depth investigation into an area of criminal justice of current relevance (such as ‘three strikes,’ the expansion of prisons, or race and justice).
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 124
Course credits: 4
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SOC 325 - Gender and Society
Upper Division
While sex differences are biological, gender encompasses the traits that society assigns to and inculcates in males and females. This course studies the latter: the interplay between gender and society. It takes an inclusive perspective, with a focus on men and women in different cultural contexts defined by ethnic group membership, sexuality and socioeconomic status.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 125
Course credits: 4
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SOC 328 - Crime and Delinquency
Upper Division
The course addresses different theoretical and sociological approaches to crime, follows changes in these approaches over time and looks at how these changes reflect broader shifts in our comprehension of human nature and behavior. Students gain insights not only to changes in the understanding of crime but also to changes in our fundamental view of human behavior.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 128
Course credits: 3
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SOC 335 - Special Topics
Upper Division
Special topics in sociology include such issues as international race relations, criminology and emotion, sociology of disaster, sociology of film and other topics.
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit as content varies.
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 135
Course credits: 1-4
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SOC 426 - Field Experience
Upper Division
Prerequisites
SOC 100 or SOC 104 or SOC 301 ; Minimum grade C-.; Or Instructor Approval
Opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience conducting sociological analysis in the field. Supervised work in community agencies, government bureaus, museums and political or industrial organizations.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 126
Course credits: 1-3
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SOC 430 - Sociological Theory
Upper Division
Prerequisites
SOC 100 and SOC 301 ; Minimum grade C-. It is suggested that students have junior standing to take this course.
Analysis of the works of major theorists who have influenced sociology. Emphasis on explaining what is essential about particular theoretical frameworks, how they can be used and why they should be studied.
Repeatable
No
Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 130
Course credits: 4
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