Course Offerings

Political Science

POLS 100 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT.  A study of the basic principles of the American system of government with emphasis on problems relating to governmental structure and policies.               3

POLS 210  STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.  An analysis of the legal status, powers and functions, intergovernmental relations and political problems of state and local governments.
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POLS 291  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A study independently studies a political science topic with help from instructor.        1-3

POLS 435 POLITICAL PARTIES AND CAMPAIGNS. United States political parties; functions, organization, techniques and significance of parties; varieties of state and local systems; and behavior of the electorate and interest groups.         3

POLS 491  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies political science topic with help from instructor.

Psychology

PSYC 101  GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY.  This course is an introductory survey of the field of psychology with consideration of the biological bases of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, learning and memory, human growth and development, social behavior and normal and abnormal behavior.        3

PSYC 329  ADULT PSYCHOLOGY.  Theories of maturation, development of personal, emotional and social skills, family and child-rearing practices and the extent to which these factors affect the individual during the formative years immediately following the attainment of “young adulthood:” will be explored. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.                                  3

PSYC / EPSY 422  PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE.  The student will learn to understand the major influences on adolescent development and behavior including biological, cultural, educational, peer, and family influences.  Emphasis will also be placed on methodology necessary to aid adolescents in their development process. Prerequisite: PSYC 101, EPSY 302, Admission to Teacher Education or consent of instructor.             2

PSYC 424  THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD.  The nature and causes of mental deficiency, characteristics and social control of the mentally handicapped; selection and preparation of curriculum material as well as methods and devices used in presenting these materials. Prerequisite: PSYC 101, EPSY 302, or consent of instructor, admission to teacher education.       3