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2021-2022 UMA Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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MUS 315B - Applied Lessons Secondary Instruments 2 CR
Pursuit of advanced technical ability on a secondary instrument, voice or in composition. For instrumentalists and vocalists, this course will focus upon advanced instrumental technique, sight reading, interpretive approaches, and improvisational methods. For students of composition, this course will address compositional techniques, score analysis, orchestrational methods, and musical autography with primary focus given to the composition of new works by the student. Open to music majors, and non-music majors.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 115 , or MUS 141 , or MUS 345 .
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MUS 319 - Audio Recording II 3 CR
AUD 319 builds on the Pro Tools skills acquired in AUD 219 , accentuating advanced editing skills. Additionally, new ground is explored on topics such as microphone specification and placement, acoustics, and processing. (This course is cross listed with AUD 319 )
Prerequisite(s): AUD 219 /MUS 219 or permission of instructor.
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MUS 323 - Composition I 3 CR
The purpose of Composition I is to introduce students to the techniques and challenges of original composition. In the process of producing compositions in jazz, popular, and concert music styles, students will explore representative repertoire and consider such topics as motive and phrase, line writing, thematic development, planning harmonic progressions, formal design, effective orchestration and appropriate notation. Major projects include songs, an extended multi-horn jazz composition and a work for mixed chamber ensemble.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 222 .
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MUS 324 - Composition II and Analysis 3 CR
The purpose of Composition II is to continue developing the skills and techniques for original composition introduced in Composition I. The focus will be on the wide range of approaches to composition developed in the 20th century and beyond. Topics will include the study of harmonic, melodic, rhythmic, orchestrational and formal analysis of representative compositions, the exploration of contemporary techniques for organizing pitch and rhythmic materials, and the further development of skills in instrumentation and orchestration. Students will compose and analyze projects for strings, a mixed group of woodwinds and brass, and chamber or jazz orchestra.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 323 .
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MUS 345 - Applied Music: major Instrument or Voice 2 CR
These courses build upon concepts and techniques learned in the MUS 141 /142/243/244 sequence; admittance requires junior standing. Individual teachers will provide sequencing of these studies so that all students will reach a requisite level of ability prior to enrollment in MUS 448 . Limited to music majors. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): junior standing. MUS 100 .
Co-requisite(s): MUS 100 .
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MUS 355 - Music Performance Ensemble(s) 1 CR
UMA’s Music Program offers a variety of ensembles such as, vocal instrument, jazz, rock, pop, folk and classical ensembles. Some ensembles are open admission and some require an audition. Please contact the music program for specific information on auditions. Ensembles will cover skills relevant to each ensemble. Third and fourth year ensembles focus on advanced performance techniques on the given instruments, voice, compositions, arrangements and audio components in ensemble playing, according to the ensemble. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 362 - Methods of Teaching Music 3 CR
Pedagogy Techniques focuses on the methods and materials of teaching. Topics include the methods and materials of traditional music education, guided observation activities, technological aids for the music educator, a study of curricular innovations such as those of Suzuki, Dalcroze, Kodaly, Orff and the North American strategies of Edwin Gordon and Comprehensive Musicianship.
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MUS 402 - Vocal Techniques and Pedagogy 3 CR
Vocal Techniques and Pedagogy is designed to make your singing voice more versatile through learning how the anatomy of the voice works and various vocal techniques that enable you to create different voice qualities for use in all genres of music-from classical and musical theatre to jazz and pop! You will learn how to expand your range and expression and will be more confident in performances. The course will cover pedagogical strategies to teach K-12 students, private voice students, and adult learners.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 115 , or MUS 141 , or MUS 345 , or permission of the instructor.
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MUS 410 - Advanced Chamber Music Seminar 3 CR
The chamber music seminar at Snow Pond Music Festival is an intensive program of chamber music study for college and graduate-level musicians. Program participants will focus on two to three major works in the chamber music literature, working alongside a dynamic faculty representing such prestigious organizations as Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the Knights Chamber Orchestra, the American Composers Orchestra, the Laurel Trio, Sequitur, and Network for New Music. Special attention will be paid to development of leadership skills and to learning the delicate art of cooperation with an intimate group.
Prerequisite(s): 6 semesters of applied music lessons and/or audition.
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MUS 435W - Senior Seminar: Contemporary Music, 1945 to the Present 3 CR
In this seminar, each student will complete a term paper based upon research undertaken during the semester. To facilitate the writing of the papers, the seminar will include the study of bibliographic techniques relevant to both print and online/Internet sources. And to develop a context in which to write term papers, students will read and discuss examples of current musical scholarship. Students will select research projects which complement their major area of study within the music program. Topics must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , MUH 333 , MUH 334 , and junior standing.
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MUS 447 - Applied Music: Major Instrument or Voice 2 CR
These courses build upon concepts and techniques learned in MUS 141 ; admittance requires Junior standing. Individual teachers will provide sequencing of these studies so that all students will reach a requisite level of ability prior to enrollment in MUS 448 . Limited to music majors.
Co-requisite(s): MUS 100 .
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MUS 448 - Senior Concert 2 CR
Each student will produce and/or perform, as appropriate, in a 45-minute concert presented in Jewett Hall. Students are responsible for all aspects of the concert, including procurement of requisite accompanists and equipment, adequate rehearsal prior to the concert, publicity, parts copying, and writing of a concert program/notes. Students must perform for a faculty jury at least two weeks prior to the concert performance; the concert will be presented only after the jury has determined that the program has been prepared to a requisite level of proficiency (as appropriate to the final year in a bachelor of music program). All students (instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers) must determine appropriate repertoire for the concert with the guidance and supervision of their applied music instructor. Students who pursue the composition concentration are not required to perform in the concert. However, it is expected that the compositions are arrangements they present will represent a substantial body of work.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 447 .
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MUS 458 - Senior Ensemble 1 CR
UMA’s Music Program offers a variety of ensembles. Some ensembles are open admission and some require an audition. Ensembles cover skills relevant to each ensemble. Third and fourth year ensembles focus on advanced performance techniques on the given instruments, voice, compositions, arrangements and audio components in ensemble performance, according to the ensemble. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 463 - Instrumental Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques 3 CR
Instrumental Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques will provide students with basic techniques such as preparatory gestures, 1,2,3, and 4 beat patterns, cues, dynamics, fermatas, anacrusis, both left and right hand techniques, asymmetrical meters, and subdivided patterns. Rehearsal techniques for grades 5 - 12 instrumental music, and large and small professional instrumental ensembles will be incorporated including, score study, and rehearsal timing.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 221 Arranging I.
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MUS 489 - Topics in Music 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) Selected topics in music which are not available through regular courses. Offered for qualified associate and baccalaureate students.
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MUS 494 - Independent Study in Music 1-6 CR
The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas and to encourage a student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): completion of 90 semester hours.
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MUS 495 - Internship in Music Business 4 CR
The internship experience affords the student a hands-on experience within an organization related to the music industry. Students of good academic standing who are judged mature enough for this experience are eligible for the program.
Prerequisite(s): it is expected that the majority of the coursework for the major or minor would be completed.
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Nursing |
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NUR 220 - Concepts
This course introduces students to core concepts basic to the art and science of nursing care which supports and promotes health. The delivery of safe, evidence-based, holistic, relationship-centered care is emphasized. Selected concepts from the domains of health and illness, health care recipients and professional nursing will be presented including and introduction to major nursing theories.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 110 , BIO 210 , BIO 321 , SOC 101 , PSY 100 , ENG 210W , NUR 225 /CIS 225 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 224 , BIO 345 .
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NUR 224 - Holistic Caring 2 CR
This course introduces students to core holistic concepts essential to creating sustainable caring-healing nursing practices. Major holistic theories include caring, Integral nursing and selected models are presented. Students and faculty partner to address the nature of personal mind/body/spirit connectedness as integral to self-healing, self-care and wellness.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 110 , BIO 210 , BIO 321 , SOC 101 , PSY 100 , ENG 210W , NUR 225 /CIS 225 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 220 , BIO 345 .
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NUR 225 - Introduction to Health Informatics 3 CR
This course will provide students with a survey of topics in the health informatics area. Examining computer’s emerging roles in the delivery, management and analysis of health care, and how it impacts all stakeholders in the healthcare arena. Competency skill sets include: Analytic/Assessment of medical information (both spatial and non-spatial) Systems Analysis and modeling and Project Management. (This course is cross listed with CIS 225 .)
Prerequisite(s): CIS 100 , or permission of instructor.
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NUR 250 - Health Care Policy 3 CR
This course will introduce students to the key concepts of the healthcare policy process and the role of the professional nurse. An emphasis is on the legislative health policy process and includes the ways government plays a role in health and provision of health care. The interactions between government, employment, wage growth, healthcare providers, consumers, and insurers and how they impact health policy in the workplace and community will be explored.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENG 210W , SOC 101 , or permission of instructor.
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NUR 289 - Topics in Nursing 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) Seminar to identify and discuss topics current to the practice of nursing. Students will be encouraged through a seminar format to apply critical thinking skills to issues affecting nursing care.
Prerequisite(s): enrollment in the Nursing Program, or permission of instructor.
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NUR 301 - Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan 4 CR
This course presents content of total health assessment for all ages using a holistic approach. Emphasis is given to the role of the nurse as interdisciplinary partner, collaborator, communicator, and health coach. In the laboratory setting, students use a holistic approach to develop skills in interviewing, therapeutic communication, and completing a holistic health assessment with clients of all ages.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 304 or permission of instructor.
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NUR 303 - Pharmacology for Nurses 3 CR
This course is designed to explore the concepts of pharmacodynamics through a holistic nursing approach. The course content includes principles of medication administration, holistic assessment, safety, ethical-legal aspects, cultural awareness, use of evidence, life-span considerations, education, and nurse coaching.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 , NUR 224 , CHY 111 /CHY 112 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 305 , NUR 306 , NUR 310 , NUR 311 .
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NUR 304 - Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice 3 CR
An exploration of the nursing profession, historical foundations, holistic concepts and current issues regarding the scope and roles in professional baccalaureate nursing practice will be discussed. An emphasis is placed on the continued development of critical thinking, written, and oral communication skills for the baccalaureate nurse.
Co-requisite(s): ENG 210W .
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NUR 305 - Health Assessment throughout the Lifespan: A concept-based approach 3 CR
This course presents content of total health assessment in a concept-based approach across the lifespan for pre-licensure nursing students. A holistic approach is implemented in the teaching and practice of assessment throughout the course. Emphasis is given to the role of the nurse as interdisciplinary partner, collaborator, communicator, and health coach.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 and NUR 224 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 306 .
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NUR 306 - Health Assessment throughout the Lifespan: A concept-based approach lab 3 CR
This one credit course presents content of total health assessment in a concept-based approach across the lifespan for pre-licensure nursing students. A holistic approach is implemented in the teaching and practice of assessment throughout the course. In the laboratory setting, students use a holistic approach to develop skills in interviewing, therapeutic communication, and completing a holistic health assessment with clients of all ages.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 and NUR 224 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 305 .
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NUR 310 - Foundations of Nursing 3 CR
This course will enable students to explore concepts and apply critical thinking skills foundational to safe, high quality, holistic, relationship-centered nursing care in diverse health care settings. The nursing process is introduced as a problem solving approach to nursing practice. Students explore how to create a sustainable caring-healing practice through self-care.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 , NUR 224 , NUR 225 /CIS 225 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 303 , NUR 305 , NUR 306 , NUR 311 .
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NUR 311 - Foundations of Nursing Lab 2 CR
This laboratory course will enable students to develop nursing skills foundational to deliver safe, high quality, holistic, relationship-centered nursing care in diverse health care settings. The nursing process is used as a methodology that provides the basic structure of nursing practice.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 , NUR 224 , NUR 225 /CIS 225 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 303 , NUR 305 , NUR 306 , NUR 310 .
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NUR 312 - Caring for Adults I 6 CR
This course is designed to examine the concepts of holistic nursing care of adults with chronic health care needs. Emphasis is place on the delivery of safe, evidence-based, relationship-centered care with diverse populations. Principles of wellness, health promotion, and illness prevention for adults are explored. The clinical practicum focuses on integration of safe, competent, evidence-based, holistic nursing care for adults in an acute care setting. Foundational knowledge, attitude, and skills are learned in nursing labs and applied in the clinical setting. Classroom (3 Credits): 3 Hours per week. Clinical/Simulation: (3 Credits): 9 hours per week , may vary.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 305 , NUR 306 , NUR 310 , NUR 311 , NUR 326 , NUR 250 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 315 .
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NUR 315 - Caring for Families 5 CR
This course is designed to examine concepts and theories of family, human growth and development, health promotion, wellness, and the illness states of childbearing families. The nursing management of safe, evidence based, holistic, relationship-centered care is explored. Collaboration with persons, families and inter-professional teams are emphasized in order to create quality outcomes and a culture of safety. The clinical practicum provides an opportunity to apply family centered theoretical knowledge and evidence-based care of women, newborn, infants, children, adolescents and families.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 310 , NUR 311 , PSY 308 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 312
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NUR 326 - Caring for Aging Adults 3 CR
This course focuses on the use of best current evidence as a basis for holistic nursing care of the aging adult. The course has three areas of exploration: individualized aging, management of geriatric syndromes and chronic illness, and vulnerability during life transitions. The relationship between research, theory, evidence, and practice is considered.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-licensure students NUR 220 and NUR 224 . RN-BSN students co-requisite: NUR 304 .
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NUR 330 - Integrative Healing Yoga: Theory, Philosophy, and Practice for Individuals & Healthcare Providers 3 CR
This course will provide the learner with an in-depth exploration into the research-based body of scientific evidence related to yoga as an integrative healing modality. Students explore psychoneuroimmunology and the stress response as the basis for the science of healing related to yoga modalities. Additionally, the learner is provided with an applied experience in developing yoga practices for supporting healing in healthcare settings. Students are supported in growing in their own self-care efforts, which supports their ability to also care for others. This blended seven week class will meet weekly for yoga and includes online learning requirements as well.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in BSN, Pre-Nursing or other nursing programs outside of UMA, Pre-Medicine, Human and Social Services, or by instructor’s permission.
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NUR 332 - Hands on Healing: Reiki 3 CR
Students will gain practical experience with giving and receiving Reiki after they receive a Reiki attunement level one. Students will practice Reiki with others during face-to-face sessions and will have the opportunity to explore the body of research around Reiki and other energy based healing modalities. This course empowers the nurse or other healthcare professional to create a holistic healing modality that may be used in the healthcare practice setting, thereby supporting the nurse in creating an autonomous and caring practice modality.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 , NUR 224 , NUR 304 , or by permission.
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NUR 333 - Thanatology for Nurses 3 CR
This course will explore thanatology, or the science of death and dying, from a nursing perspective. It will provide the registered nurse with background on the unique needs of patients at end of life, and take into consideration the scientific evidence around the effectives of end of life nursing practices. Student will explore the physiological, legal, ethical, and holistic nursing care concerns related to the dying patient.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or ENG 210W and NUR 304 (RN-BSN pathway, NUR 310 (pre lecensure track) or by permission.
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NUR 335 - Integrative Pharmacology 3 CR
This course addresses pharmacodynamics through a holistic nursing approach. Safety of medication principles includes holistic assessment, alternative remedies, ethical-legal aspects, cultural awareness, use of evidence, life-span consideration, education, and coaching.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 , NUR 224 (pre-licensure track), NUR 304 (RN-BSN track).
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NUR 351 - Biomedical Ethics 3 CR
An analysis of ethical issues arising within modern medicine and the health care professions, such as paternalism and truth-telling, euthanasia, abortion, modern reproductive technologies, nurse-patient and nurse-physician relationships, civil commitment, and allocation of scarce medical resources. (This course is cross listed with PHI 351 ).
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 , NUR 224 (pre licensure track, NUR 304 (RN-BSN track).
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NUR 352 - Nursing Research 3 CR
This course focuses on the use of evidence as a basis for nursing practice. Nursing research literature using qualitative and quantitative paradigms is explored. The student learns to analyze, synthesize, and summarize findings of current nursing evidence. The relationship between research, theory, evidence, and practice is considered.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-licensure student NUR 220 , NUR 224 and MAT 115 . RN-BSN student co-requisite: NUR 304 and MAT 115 .
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NUR 355 - Community and Global Health Didactic 3 CR
This course focuses on using community health concepts, sciences, and theories basic to the development and maintenance of the public’s health. An exploration of the history of community health nursing, global nursing concerns, biostatistics, epidemiology, and health prevention efforts will be integrated with concepts relating to holistic, caring, integrative health promotion. The student will be assisted to begin to develop a clinical community health, or global health experience, which uses principals of partnership building and population-focused, community-based approaches to healthcare. The nursing decision-making process and use of evidence-based modalities may be used to facilitate work with individuals, families and groups in a variety of diverse or global community settings.
Prerequisite(s): PLBSN: NUR 412 .
Co-requisite(s): RN-BSN NUR 301 and NUR 304 .
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NUR 356 - Community and Global Health Clinical 3 CR
This course focuses on using community health concepts, sciences, and theories basic to the development and maintenance of the public’s health. The student will experience a clinical community health or global health experience which uses principals of partnership building and population-focused, community-based approaches to healthcare. The nursing decision-making process and use of evidence-based modalities may be used to facilitate work with individuals, families, and groups in a variety of diverse or global community settings as the student completes 90 hours of precepted community health clinical.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 355 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 352 .
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NUR 357 - Community and Global Health Clinical 2 CR
This pre-licensure BSN course focuses on using community health concepts, sciences, and theories basic to the development and maintenance of the public’s health. The student will experience a clinical community health or global health experience, which uses principles of partnership building and population-focused, community-based approaches to healthcare. The nursing decision-making process and use of evidence-based modalities may be used to facilitate work with individuals, families and groups in a variety of diverse or global community settings as the student completes 60 hours of community health clinical including various community and public health settings, laboratory and simulation activities, and supplemental virtual clinical experiences.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 352 (or concurrent).
Co-requisite(s): NUR 355 .
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NUR 389 - Topics in Nursing 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) Seminar to identify and discuss topics relevant to contemporary nursing practice. Students will participate in an engaged learning environment as they apply critical thinking skills, delve into the evidence base, and engage in holistic-integral experiences that support their growth in meeting the BSN program outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 304 , or permission of instructor.
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NUR 396 - Holistic Nursing Practice Internship 3 CR
This summer course is a holistic elective designed to be taken in the summer in collaboration with an accepting clinical facility. The internship can ONLY be completed if a clinical facility accepts the student to complete the practicum like experience at the chosen facility. Students must adhere to the requirements of the accepting facility and meet all prerequisites of the program and organization. This course allows the student to practice the role set of the professional nurse under the guidance of a registered nurse preceptor while being socialized into the professional role of the nurse through hands-on experience, mentored observational experiences, and seminar discussions focused on holistic principles and evidenced-based practice.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 312 .
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NUR 410 - Leadership and Management in Nursing 3 CR
This course provides the student with an overview of leadership and management theory and roles in healthcare organizations and nursing services. Issues in nursing that impact the roles of leader and/or manager will be addressed using case study, student practice experiences, and reflective exercises.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NUR 352 & NUR 355 .
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NUR 412 - Caring for Adults II 6 CR
This course is designed to examine the concepts of holistic nursing care of adults with acute health care needs. Emphasis is placed on the delivery of safe, evidence-based, relationship-centered care with diverse populations. Principles of wellness, health promotion, and illness prevention for adults are explored. The clinical practicum focuses on integration of safe, competent, evidence-based, holistic nursing care for adults in an acute care setting. Intermediate knowledge, attitude, and skills are introduced in nursing labs and applied in the clinical setting.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 312 , NUR 315 , NUR 352 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 414 , NUR 415 .
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NUR 414 - Professional Integration Seminar 1 CR
This seminar course will provide the learners with the continuing opportunity to bridge the concepts explored in nursing coursework within an active learning environment. Engagement in this seminar course fosters the ongoing development of clinical skills, clinical reasoning, holistic nursing practice, application of caring science, and professional identity.
Co-requisite(s): NUR 412 , NUR 415 .
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NUR 415 - Mental Health and Wellness 5 CR
This course is designed to focus on the holistic nursing care of patients across the mental health and wellness spectrum. Emphasis is placed on the collaborative role of the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary mental health team. Self-care, healing, and resiliency are used as means to create sustainable caring-healing nursing practices and support patient wellness. Simulation and clinical experiences allow for direct application of concepts.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 312 , NUR 315 , NUR 352 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 412 , NUR 414 .
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NUR 420 - The American Health Care System 3 CR
This course will examine the American healthcare system in relation to global healthcare systems in terms of health care outcomes, reimbursement and funding issues, governmental roles, and consumer issues around access, quality, and healthcare. The structure and process of healthcare legislation and current healthcare policies are discussed. New trends in healthcare legislation are examined and students are provided the opportunity to reflect on their responsibilities as a healthcare consumer and/or provider of health care services. (This course is cross listed with POS 420 .)
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 , NUR 224 , NUR 304 , for nursing students, BUA 223 /JUS 223 /POS 223 or permission of instructor.
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NUR 450 - Holistic Nursing Clinical Practicum 4 CR
This course will enable students to apply, refine and synthesize previously learned nursing knowledge and clinical skills into professional practice. Students will work directly with a licensed registered nurse professional in collaboration with academic faculty. To the degree possible, students select a practicum site consistent with their area of special interest.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 412 , NUR 414 , NUR 415 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 355 , NUR 357 , NUR 410 .
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NUR 499W - Senior Seminar 3 CR
This writing intensive course examines the ethics of caring, ethical decision-making, transformational leadership, and the change process within the healthcare workplace. The course emphasizes the exploration of issues vulnerable populations face and the self-care-healing process of the nurse. This course is the cumulative experience in the RN-BSN program in which the student demonstrates the ability to think critically, reflect, and utilize nursing evidence to effect holistic nursing practice.
Prerequisite(s): All General Education and NUR courses, including electives, must be successfully completed or have concurrent enrollment before students can register for NUR 499W.
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PHI 103 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 CR
Critical examination of philosophical writings on traditional philosophical problems, such as the existence of God, freedom and determinism, the mind-body problem, the nature of knowledge and the meaning of life.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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PHI 250 - Ethics 3 CR
A critical study of metaethics, ethical theories, and contemporary moral issues. Emphasizing the application of ethics to real-life situations, the course covers topics such as ethical relativism, subjectivism, morality and religion, utilitarianism, Kant, theories of punishment, abortion, capital punishment, euthanasia, censorship, sexual morality, affirmative action, and animal rights.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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PHI 252 - Business Ethics 3 CR
This course introduces students to ethical theory by way of specific ethical debates from the field of business. The ethics of downsizing, globalization, drug testing, advertising, and whistle blowing, among other topics, will be discussed. These debates will illuminate some of the theoretical principles that we use to evaluate right and wrong. We will examine the shortcomings and advantages of each theory, as well as critically examine the basis of business. Students will acquire an understanding of these philosophical approaches to ethics and develop their dialectical and critical thinking skills. (This course is cross listed with BUA 252 .)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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PHI 289 - Topics in Philosophy 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) An intensive study of the thought of a great philosopher or of some philosophical trend, idea, or problem. Offered for students in associate degrees.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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PHI 294 - Independent Study in Philosophy 1-6 CR
The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas and to encourage a student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): PHI 103 and completion of 30 credit hours.
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PHI 335 - Formal and Informal Logic 3 CR
This course immerses students in the techniques of proof within formal logic, including statement and predicate logic, conditional proof and quantification. It also explores informal argumentation, including the identification of fallacies, the distinction between induction and deduction and syllogism.
Prerequisite(s): any PHI course.
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PHI 340 - Philosophy of Education: Western Perspectives and Theories 3 CR
This course introduces students to the central philosophical issues in the discipline of education. It examines historical philosophers including Plato, Aristotle, Rousseau, and Dewey in order to critically analyze the nature and purpose of education. Students will also explore the relation of ethics, politics, and education.
Prerequisite(s): any PHI course.
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PHI 350 - American Philosophy 3 CR
This course explores the sources and writings of a variety of American Philosophical perspectives. These perspectives may include Native American traditions, The Great Awakening, Transcendentalism, Pragmatism, Radical Empiricism, Neo-Pragmatism and Feminism. It traces the social and political thought of these schools to specific trends in American culture and society.
Prerequisite(s): one philosophy course.
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PHI 351 - Biomedical Ethics 3 CR
An analysis of ethical issues arising within modern medicine and the health care professions, such as paternalism and truth-telling, euthanasia, abortion, modern reproductive technologies, nurse-patient and nurse-physician relationships, civil commitment, and allocation of scarce medical resources. (This course is cross listed with NUR 351 .)
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 , NUR 224 (pre-licensure track), NUR 304 (RN-BSN track).
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PHI 362 - Aesthetics 3 CR
Students will gain an understanding of a variety of aesthetic theories, including historical, recent, feminist, and multicultural perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and either PHI 103 or PHI 250 ; ENG 102W is also recommended.
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PHI 370 - East Asian Philosophy 3 CR
East Asian Philosophy examines in detail the major philosophical traditions of China and Japan including Taoism, Confucianism, Mahayana Buddhism and Shintoism. Students will acquire an understanding of the basic principles of East Asian philosophy and develop their dialectical and critical thinking skills.
Prerequisite(s): Any PHI course.
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PHI 389 - Topics in Philosophy 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) An intensive study of the thought of a great philosopher or of some philosophical trend, idea, or problem. Offered for students in associate and bachelor degree programs.
Prerequisite(s): to be determined at time of topic approval.
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PHI 394 - Independent Study in Philosophy 1-6 CR
The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas and to encourage a student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): PHI 103 and completion of 60 credit hours.
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PHI 489 - Topics in Philosophy 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) An intensive study of the thought of a great philosopher or of some philosophical trend, idea, or problem. Offered for students in associate and bachelor degree programs.
Prerequisite(s): to be determined at time of topic approval.
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PHI 494 - Independent Study in Philosophy 1-6 CR
The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas and to encourage a student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): PHI 103 and completion of 90 credit hours.
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Physics |
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PHY 115 - General Physics I 4 CR
A study of the major principles and concepts of physics. Topics covered include mechanics, energy, statics, and fluids. No calculus is used. Laboratory work is designed to illustrate lecture topics.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 111 OR waiver.
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PHY 116 - General Physics II 4 CR
A continuation of PHY 115 . A study of the major principles of physics. The course work is concerned with heat, electricity, wave phenomena, and optics. Calculus is not used. Laboratory work is designed to illustrate principles discussed in class.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 111 OR waiver.
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POS 101 - American Government 3 CR
An introductory study of the major principles, structures, processes and policies of the United States government. The course emphasizes such topics as the Constitution and its development, civil liberties, federalism, the role of political parties and interest groups, and the nature of the presidency, the bureaucracy, the congress and the national courts.
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POS 223 - Principles of Management 3 CR
A comprehensive study of management in public and private sectors. The influence of human, social and political factors is integrated with treatment of manager’s structural and technical processes. Analyses focus on such theories as planning, controlling, decision making, organizational design, administrative skills, communications and information systems. (This course is cross listed with BUA 223 and JUS 223 .)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 should be taken prior to or concurrently with this course.
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POS 234 - American State and Local Government 3 CR
An examination of political practices and policies of the American states and their local governments - towns, cities, special districts, counties, and metropolitan government. Studies in such areas as national-state-local relations; public participation including elections, parties, interest groups, and the role of the initiative and referendum; the state and local legislative bodies and legislative process; the role of the executive and the administration; the nature of the judiciary and the criminal justice system; and selected state and local policies such as education, welfare, the environment, housing, transportation, planning, crime and corrections, taxation, budget, and finance.
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POS 245 - Cannabis Law and Policy 3 CR
This class examines the federal and state laws regulating the cultivation, sale and consumption of cannabis and cannabis-derived products, including medical and adult-use marijuana. It will also discuss the policy arguments in favor of expanding or restricting the legal availability of cannabis-derived products, both in Maine and throughout the United States.
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POS 290 - eGovernment 3 CR
This course explores issues concerning information technology and information assurance in public administration. These include a broad range of web-based interactions between citizens and government, and best practices for the protection of processes and information. Differences between public- and private-sector issues are addressed.
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POS 319 - Policing in Communities of Color 3 CR
The course will focus on policing in communities of color and the emotional damage and trauma that police have caused in these communities. The course explores the Black Lives Matter movement, implicit and explicit bias in the justice system, building community trust, limiting the scope of police intervention, de-escalation of violence, how European police have trained to reduce violence toward Roma people, and the war on drugs in the US. (This course is cross-listed with JUS 319 ).
Prerequisite(s): JUS 103 or permission.
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POS 354 - Public Budgeting and Financial Administration 3 CR
An analysis of the political and technical aspects of the budgeting process. The budget is considered as an instrument of fiscal policy; budget preparation and classification are discussed. Examines governmental financial conditions, revenue collection and spending processes, and specialized topics such as cash management, risk management, debt management and capital budgeting. Special emphasis on financial management in state and local governments.
Prerequisite(s): BUA 223 /JUS 223 /POS 223 OR permission of instructor.
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POS 361 - Human Resources Management 3 CR
The management of human resources in both public and private sectors. Planning recruitment, training, compensation, administration and legal and social responsibilities are analyzed for the student interested in personnel administration in a wide range of organizational structures. (This course is cross listed with BUA 361 .)
Prerequisite(s): POS 223 /JUS 223 /BUA 223 OR permission of instructor.
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POS 362 - Labor Management Relations 3 CR
The labor-management systems of the private and public sectors are surveyed from the interdisciplinary perspective of modern industrial relations by analyzing three aspects. The nature and characteristics of labor-management relation are considered from such perspectives as the structural, historical, international, legal, psychological, and economic. Contract administration process and such issues as wages, economic supplements, institutional rights, and administrative rules. The two aspects are applied in a simulated collective bargaining exercise. Designed for students interested in labor-management relations in business, educational engineering, food service, government, health service, and social welfare organizations. (This course is cross listed with BUA 362 .)
Prerequisite(s): BUA 223 /JUS 223 /POS 223 .
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POS 365 - Organizational Behavior 3 CR
An analysis of the interaction between individual and work-group behavior leadership styles and organizational cultures. Applications of behavioral sciences are made in areas of motivation and influence, structure of work, leadership, group relations, organizational design and change. Emphasis is on application of theory in case studies and simulations. (This course is cross listed with BUA 365 .)
Prerequisite(s): BUA 223 /JUS 223 /POS 223 .
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POS 370 - Municipal Administration 3 CR
The management, financial control, and administration of modern American cities; emphasis on personnel and financial administration; the city plan and line functions; public safety, transportation, health, welfare, and housing.
Prerequisite(s): POS 234 OR permission of instructor.
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POS 383 - Survey of Constitutional Law 3 CR
The political, social and economic development of the Constitution through Supreme Court decisions. Court procedures. Decisions on the nature of the federal system, commerce, taxation and war powers. Decisions in civil liberties, the Bill of Rights and Fourteenth Amendment.
Prerequisite(s): POS 101 OR permission of instructor.
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POS 405 - Administrative Law 3 CR
An in-depth examination of the framework established by the U.S. Constitution, with a focus on administrative (government agency) law, using case studies and practical applications to explore and analyze the relationship of government agencies to the three breaches of government, the methods used to carry out responsibilities, the impact of decisions on individuals and businesses, the scope and limits of administrative powers, and the due process requirements of administrative procedures.
Prerequisite(s): BUA 223 /JUS 223 /POS 223 or permission of instructor.
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POS 420 - The American Health Care System 3 CR
This course will examine the American healthcare system in relation to global healthcare systems in terms of health care outcomes, reimbursement and funding issues, governmental roles, and consumer issues around access, quality, and healthcare. The structure and process of healthcare legislation and current healthcare policies are discussed. New trends in healthcare legislation are examined and students are provided the opportunity to reflect on their responsibilities as a healthcare consumer and/or provider of health care services. (This course is cross listed with NUR 420 .)
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 , NUR 224 , NUR 304 for nursing students, BUA 223 /JUS 223 /POS 223 , or permission of instructor.
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POS 485 - Public Administration Internship 3 CR
Professional experience in an appropriate environment. Ordinarily, this would be a unit of government or a nonprofit organization, but other organizations may qualify. Students work with their faculty advisor to design an internship that supports their expected career path.
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POS 487 - Research Issues in Public Management 3 CR
Public managers are asked to digest an imposing range of statistical studies and research reports. Unfortunately, errors are common, and purposeful bias is routinely encountered. This makes it unwise for managers to assume the integrity of research presented to them. Good decision-making requires a critical understanding of prevailing methods - an understanding of their inherent limitations, and the difficulties associated with their application in a realistic management context. Accordingly, this course must go beyond the standard coverage of measurement, research design, and statistical methods. It addresses the origins, development, and current status of the social science idea, and the problems that have recently surfaced in the research output of many fields, ranging from education to medicine.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 115 .
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PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology 3 CR
This is a basic course in the psychology sequence. Topics covered in this course include background and methods, learning theories, brain and nervous system, personality, perception, intelligence, motivation, emotions, thinking and problem solving, human development, abnormal behavior and social interaction.
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PSY 202 - Biological Basis of Behavior 3 CR
This course focuses on biological systems underlying complex patterns of behavior. Topics include the study of body/brain structures and biochemical processes activated during stress, hunger, thirst, sleep, cognition, aggression and violence, sex, and parental behavior and many others. The course targets students pursuing occupations in social science, mental health, justice studies and those entering biology/psychology fields. . (This course is cross-listed with BIO 202 )
Prerequisite(s): BIO 100 or PSY 100 or instructor permission.
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PSY 205 - Forms of Social Influence 3 CR
An assessment of the process whereby humans influence other humans to voluntarily believe or do what they wish them to believe or do: primary emphasis is the interpersonal exchange. Forms include modeling, requesting, bargaining, persuading, demanding, conditioning, group influence, and coercion. Media and written persuasion are also considered. Student performance is a part of this course. (This course is cross listed with COM 205 .)
Prerequisite(s): COM 101 , COM 102 , COM 104 or COM 106 , OR permission.
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PSY 229 - Models of Addiction 3 CR
This course will offer a comprehensive overview of the process of addiction. Identifying characteristics including physical, psychological/emotional and behavioral mechanisms and symptoms will be examined. The models will be applied to identification and treatment of addiction in general, including special populations. (This course is cross listed with HUS 229 )
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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PSY 289 - Topics in Psychology 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) A course devoted to subject areas in psychology that are not among the regularly scheduled psychology offerings, but in which there are apparent needs for periodic offering. Offered for associate degree students.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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PSY 294 - Independent Study in Psychology 1-6 CR
The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas related to the field of psychology, and to enable the student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit. For associate degree students.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 and completion of 30 semester hours.
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PSY 300 - Psychology Theory 3 CR
This course will explore both traditional and emerging theoretical frameworks employed in the domains of psychological research and practice. Students will develop a deeper understanding of psychological theories, explore their limitations, compare and contrast them to theories in closely related social science disciplines, and foster a greater appreciation for the role of theory in research.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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PSY 302 - Psychology of Childhood 3 CR
A study of development from the prenatal period to adolescence. Required of students in elementary education.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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PSY 304 - Psychology of Adolescence 3 CR
Adolescent development in the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social spheres. Adolescent personality and problems of adjustment in relation to the family, the school, the community and the world of work. Delinquency and abnormality in adolescents.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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PSY 306 - Behavior Modification 3 CR
The principles of operant conditioning and applications to the understanding and control of behavior in everyday life situations including the classroom. (This course is cross listed with HUS 306 .)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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PSY 308 - Human Development 3 CR
Provides a life span approach focusing on the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual characteristics of individuals. Emphasis will be placed on psychological stages and needs.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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PSY 309 - Psychology of Adulthood 3 CR
The exceptional challenges in trying to comprehend the patterns, meanings and potential of human development from early to late adulthood provide the focus in this course. Problem based learning tasks include: work capacity across the adult years, political beliefs and activities, adult children and their parents, religion in adult life, possessions and loving and losing.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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PSY 310 - Psychology of Personality 3 CR
Applies major contemporary approaches to the study of personality. The theories of Freud, Rogers, Skinner, Allport, Jung and other leading contributors are investigated. Consideration given to the structure, dynamics, and development of personality. Assessment methodology and current issues are included.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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PSY 312 - Psychology of Adjustment 3 CR
This course applies traditional and contemporary psychological theories to life span development. Integrates personality and learning theories within the social, cultural and cognitive contexts. A blend of humanistic, developmental and interpersonal theories are applied to the individual’s adjustment to everyday life.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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PSY 333 - Psychology of Disaster and Climate Change 3 CR
Student will learn about the psychology of disaster and climate change. Students will be able to identify interactions between humans and disaster/climate change, analyze psychological factors in the disaster response cycle, describe differential impacts of disaster and climate change according to demographic diversity, and critically explore options and behaviors associated with the psychology of disaster and climate change.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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PSY 345 - Problems and Interventions in Childhood 3 CR
This course is designed to be part of the professional preparation for students who will be working with children and their families in a variety of careers social work, education, child care, nursing, etc. A broad range of childhood issues and difficulties are addressed with specific interventions and curriculum adaptations suggested. Students consider how the field has been defined by laws including IDEA, ADA, 504, and PL 94-142. (This course is cross listed with HUS 345 .)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 OR PSY 308 .
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PSY 355 - Social Psychology 3 CR
A survey of psychological behavior, how it is studied and how it is influenced. Representative topics include affiliation, aggression, attitude formation and change, attraction, communication, groups, interpersonal perception, mass media, prosocial behavior, prejudice, research methodologies, and situational influences. (This course is cross listed with SOC 355 .)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 and SOC 101 , or permission of instructor.
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