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PSCI 4220 - Jurisprudence 3 - 3
4220. Jurisprudence. 3 hours. Law in the modern state, meaning and objects, sources and growth, and conceptions of rights and justice. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours in public law.
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PSCI 4520 - International Human Rights 3 - 3
4520. International Human Rights. 3 hours. Consideration of the concept and role of human rights in international affairs. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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Psychology - Undergraduate |
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PSYC 1100 - Introduction to Psychology 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: PSYC 2301
3 hours. This course offers a general understanding and application of the basic principles of psychology. Topics will include the history of psychology, scientific methods, physiological foundation of behavior, development, principles of learning, personality theory, abnormal behavior, and social psychology. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum. Formerly PSYC 1630.
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PSYC 1500 - Mythbusting : Distinguishing Fact from Fallacy in Psychology and Everyday Life 3 - 3
1500. Mythbusting : Distinguishing Fact from Fallacy in Psychology and Everyday Life. 3 hours. This type of mythbusting consists of learning a variety of approaches to critical thinking, preparing students to be able to differentiate information as fact or fallacy. Traditional teaching methods with texts, lectures and discussion are used with a variety of in-class and homework experiences and assignments to develop and practice the necessary skills. Prerequisite(s) : Limited to freshmen and sophomores.
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PSYC 2310 - Careers and Writing in Psychology 3 - 3
3 hours. Develops students’ core competencies in fundamental areas crucial to the discipline of psychology, including academic writing (e.g., APA style, writing literature reviews, writing research proposals) and increasing career awareness in a variety of psychology-related domains. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 2317 - Quantitative Methods 4 - 4
2317. Quantitative Methods. 4 hours. Techniques appropriate for treatment of psychological data; frequency distributions, percentiles, measures of central tendency and variability, normal curve function, simple correlational analyses, and applications of sampling theory. Prerequisite(s) : MATH 1680 or 1681.
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PSYC 2320 - Social Psychological Theory in Close Relationships 3 - 3
3 hours. Social psychology theory and research on topics in close relationship literature, including attitudes toward love and sexuality, friendship, intimacy, power, conflict, and divorce. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 2480 - Psychosocial Adjustment 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: PSYC 2315
2480 (2315). Psychosocial Adjustment. 3 hours. Processes involved in adjustment of individuals to their personal and social environments; role of conflict, frustration and healthy and pathological strategies of adjustment.
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PSYC 2580 - Health Psychology 3 - 3
2580. Health Psychology. 3 hours. Examines psychological, physiological, social and behavioral factorhs as they influence and are influenced by physical health. Health psychology is concerned with the acquisition and maintenance of health through behavior change strategies, the prevention and/or treatment of illnesses, the role of psychosocial and stress factors in the development of physical illness, and the formulation of health care policy. Satisfies the Wellness requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PSYC 2600 - Interpersonal Behavior 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: PSYC 2302
2600 (2302). Interpersonal Behavior. 3 hours. (2;2) Relevant variables underlying interpersonal relationships, and current research methods and findings. Skills in developing effective interpersonal relationships in such contexts as friendships, dating, marriage, family, business and industry. Includes the use of recording devices, role playing and self-observation procedures.
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PSYC 2900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
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PSYC 2950 - Experimental Methods 4 - 4
2950. Experimental Methods. 4 hours. (4;3) Basic experimental procedures and designs, laboratory apparatus, and treatment of experimental data. Experiments and experimental reports required of each student. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2317 or consent of department.
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PSYC 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience 3 - 3
2996. Honors College Mentored Research Experience. 3 hours. Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member. May only be taken once for Honors College credit. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the Honors College ; freshman or sophomore class status ; permission of Honors College dean.
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PSYC 3000 - Positive Psychology 3 - 3
3000. Positive Psychology. 3 hours. Nature of psychology with emphases on the development of strengths and virtues, positive emotion, positive cognition, prosocial behavior, positive interventions, and positive environments. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 3100 - Social Psychology 3 - 3
3100. Social Psychology. 3 hours. A survey of psychological research and theory on social behavior with attention to person perception, interpersonal attraction, group processes, attitudes, helping behavior, aggression, and applied social psychology. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 3200 - Research Methods 3 - 3
3 hours. This course introduces students to psychology research methods and addresses general issues in research methodology, such as experimental designs, survey research, mixed methods, and sampling procedures. This course highlights the way data is collected, analyzed, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each methodological approach. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or equivalent.
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PSYC 3210 - Statistics in Psychology 3 - 3
3210. Statistics in Psychology. 3 hours. This course covers the principles and concepts for the use of statistics in the social and behavioral sciences. It will cover descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and sampling, such as measures of central tendency, t-tests, linear regression, simple random sampling,and stratified sampling. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100/1630 and 3200 with C or better.
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PSYC 3300 - Psychology of Leadership 3 - 3
3 hours. Theories, styles, models, topics, and best practices of leadership, including positive characteristics such as service, charisma and integrity. Psychopathological conceptions of dominance, aggression, and narcissism in relation to leaders in different cultural contexts are also explored. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1100.
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PSYC 3360 - Psychology of Adolescence 3 - 3
3 hours. A topical study of adolescent behavioral and psychological development with emphasis on theory, methods of inquiry, and practical implications. Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 1100 or equivalent.
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PSYC 3380 - Mentored Collaborative Research 3 - 3
3 hours. Students join with peer student researchers to explore an empirical question of interest. Under mentorship of instructor, each student is directly involved in empirical research, including literature review, hypothesis generation, research design, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1100.
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PSYC 3480 - Adult Development and Aging 3 - 3
3480. Adult Development and Aging. 3 hours. Personality, cognitive, social and sensory-perceptual aspects of development from early adulthood through death. Emphasis on the development of a comprehensive understanding of the adult portion of the life span. (Same as AGER 3480.) Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 3490 - Psychology of Women 3 - 3
3490. Psychology of Women. 3 hours. Comparison of personality and cultural factors associated with gender. (Same as WMST 3520.) Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 3520 - Introduction to Industrial Organizational Psychology 3 - 3
3520. Introduction to Industrial Organizational Psychology. 3 hours. Personnel and organizational psychology; selection and testing procedures, test validation, and theories of organization, leadership and job performance. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 3530 - Psychology of the Offender 3 - 3
3530. Psychology of the Offender. 3 hours. Psychological processes related to the legal offender; dynamics involved in such activities as sexual deviancy, drug abuse, personal assault, including murder, and non-assaultive crimes; meaning of classification from courtroom to prisons and in release. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 3620 - Developmental Psychology 3 - 3
3620. Developmental Psychology. 3 hours. Basic theories and research in life-span developmental psychology; parent-child relations, identification, peer relations, self-concept, language learning, perceptual and cognitive development. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 3630 - Introduction to Psychological Measurement 3 - 3
3630. Introduction to Psychological Measurement. 3 hours. Fundamental approaches, theories of psychological tests and testing; correlation, reliability, validity and methods of test construction. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1100/1630 and 3210.
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PSYC 3640 - Marital Adjustment 3 - 3
3640. Marital Adjustment. 3 hours. Physiological, psychological and social economic factors involved in marital adjustment; practical education for marriage and parenthood. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 3700 - Ecological Psychology 3 - 3
3700. Ecological Psychology. 3 hours. Effects of changing ecological conditions, such as the increased use of chemicals, the processing of foods, and the contamination of water and air on human behavior. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience 3 - 3
3996. Honors College Mentored Research Experience. 3 hours. Research experience conducted by an Honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member. May only be taken once for Honors College credit. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the Honors College ; at least junior class status ; permission of Honors College dean.
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PSYC 4000 - Abuse in Adult Relationships 3 - 3
4000. Abuse in Adult Relationships. 3 hours. A general survey of current research on psychological, interpersonal and situational factors involved in physical and emotional abuse in dating, cohabiting and marital relationships. The interdisciplinary body of research is covered from a psychological perspective. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 4020 - Psychology of Death and Dying 3 - 3
4020. Psychology of Death and Dying. 3 hours. Concepts and attitudes concerning death and dying from a psychological perspective; current research on death and dying; development of insights and understanding to prepare the student to interact effectively with people who are terminally ill and their family members. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1100 or 1630. (Same as AGER 4020.)
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PSYC 4040 - Advanced Seminar in Psychology (Capstone) 3 - 3
4040. Advanced Seminar in Psychology (Capstone). 3 hours. This course is designed for Senior Psychology majors to develop a senior thesis that integrates and applies psychological ideas, theory, and methods in order to complete primary or secondary analysis. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 4600, 3200, and 3210, and 3100.
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PSYC 4110 - Interviewing for Paraprofessionals in Psychology 3 - 3
4110. Interviewing for Paraprofessionals in Psychology. 3 hours. Introduction to the interviewing process in mental health service settings. Includes purposes, objectives, goals, types and skills of interviewing via lectures, plus taped and live demonstrations. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1100/1630 and 4610.
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PSYC 4300 - Psychosocial Issues in HIV/AIDS 3 - 3
4300. 3 hours. Examines the psychosocial factors that are related to health-related behaviors in both healthy people and people living with HIV/AIDS. Prepares students who expect to pursue careers in health service fields (e.g. psychologists, physicians, biologists, dentist, etc.) to be conscious of issues that HiV + people face daily. Students interested in HIV/AIDS as a social phenomenon are encourqaged to enroll. Preequisite (s): PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 4310 - Evolutionary Psychology 3 - 3
3 hours. Application of evolutionary theory (first proposed by Charles Darwin) to the study of human behavior and our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Topics will cover the evolutionary basis of a wide range of human behaviors, such as sex, emotion, stress, morality, culture, religion, and consciousness. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1100.
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PSYC 4320 - Forensic Psychology 3 - 3
3 hours. The interface of psychology and law with a focus on forensic psychology (e.g., forensic psychological assessment, expert testimony, offender treatment, and correctional psychology). Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1100 (required); CJUS 2100 or equivalent (required); CJUS 3201 (recommended); CJUS 4200 (recommended)
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PSYC 4330 - Psychology of Social and Personality Development 3 - 3
3 hours. A review of psychological theory and research on age trends and individuals differences in personality and social development. Topics include emotional development, aggression, identity and achievement, attachment, gender role development, and familial and extra-familial influences on development. Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 1100.
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PSYC 4390 - Internship in Psychology 3 - 3
3 hours. Supervised professional research, and/or service work in the community. May be repeated one time for credit toward overall degree requirements. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; Must be a Psychology major.
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PSYC 4470 - Sexual Behavior 3 - 3
4470. Sexual Behavior. 3 hours. Impact of psychosocial factors on development and expression of human sexuality. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 4480 - New Directions in Psychology 3 - 3
4480. New Directions in Psychology. 3 hours. In-depth study of traditional roles and interests versus current roles and interests of psychologists designed to keep students abreast of the rapidly expanding and changing field of psychology. Topics include changes of duties in schools, legal systems, law enforcement, business and industry, government, biology and medicine, as well as other areas. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 4510 - Practicum 1 - 3
4510. Practicum. 1-3 hours. In-depth study of areas of specific interest. Practical experience in supervised settings. Prerequisite(s): senior standing and consent of department. May be repeated for credit.
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PSYC 4520 - Personality 3 - 3
4520. Personality. 3 hours. Major approaches to conceptualization of personality; psychodynamic, phenomenological and trait-type learning models. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 4600 - History and Systems 3 - 3
4600. History and Systems. 3 hours. Principal historical antecedents of modern psychology, relevance to major contemporary systematic positions; philosophy of science, associationism, structuralism, behaviorism, functionalism, Gestalt and psychoanalysis; recent psychological theories. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 4610 - Abnormal Psychology 3 - 3
4610. Abnormal Psychology. 3 hours. Major psychoses, neuroses and other types of maladaptive behavior patterns that are common problems in society; descriptions of symptomatology, theoretical approaches and epidemiological variables. Prerequisite: PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 4620 - Abnormal Child Psychology 3 - 3
4620. Abnormal Child Psychology. 3 hours. A survey of the symptomatology, theoretical perspectives and treatment approaches of psychological disorders seen in infants, children and adolescents. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3620 or PSYC 4610 and also PSYC 1100/1630.
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PSYC 4640 - Psychophysiology 3 - 3
4640. Psychophysiology. 3 hours. Physiological processes of the body and relationships to behavior. Sensory and motor processes, learning and memory, and physiological problems of motivation and emotion. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 4670 - Behavioral & Biopsychosocial Challenges within LGBT Communities 3 - 3
4670. Behavioral & Biopsychosocial Challenges within LGBT Communities. 3 hours. Understanding the health-related behaviors and psychosocial factors associated with sexual minorities (LGBT; lesbian, gay bisexual & transgendered), primarily in the U.S. Designed for healthcare workers, educators, service providers and individuals who work with or are interested in LGBT communities. Cross-listed with PSYC 5670.
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PSYC 4690 - Introduction to Learning and Memory 3 - 3
4690. Introduction to Learning and Memory. 3 hours. Explores the processes of acquiring and using knowledge. In particular, basic principles in conditioning, concept learning, and human memory are taught as a foundation to the understanding of learning. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 4700 - Psychobiology of Stress : The Mind-Body Connection 3 - 3
4700. Psychobiology of Stress : The Mind-Body Connection. 3 hours. The biology of the stress response is detailed. The effects of this response on a number of topics including but not limited to aging, memory, and depression are discussed. The effects of the stress response on immunity and illness are highlighted. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 4800 - Introduction to Perception and Cognition 3 - 3
4800. Introduction to Perception and Cognition. 3 hours. A general survey of current data in perception and cognition. Perception topics covered are psychophysics, sensory psychology, perceptual constancies and the development of perception. Cognition topics include short- and long-term memory, problem solving, concept formation and the acquisition of knowledge. The information processing approach is emphasized as a means of interpreting perception and cognition. Prerequisite(s) : PSYC 1100 or 1630.
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PSYC 4900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
4900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
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PSYC 4910 - Special Problems 1 - 3
4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
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Public Administration - Undergraduate |
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PADM 3700 - Issues in Public Administration 3 - 3
3700. Issues in Public Administration. 3 hours. An in-depth investigation of a contemporary issue of concern to public managers. Possible topics include managing nonprofit organizations, public-private partnerships and ethics in government. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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Public Administration - Graduate |
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PADM 5020 - Leading and Managing Public Organizations 3 - 3
5020. Governmental Management. 3 hours. Survey of contemporary theories and applications of managing high performance public organizations. Focus on leadership approaches, strategy, decision making, change management, networks and collaboration, privatization, and groups and teams. Prerequisite or corequisite: PADM 5010.
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PADM 5030 - Managing Human Resources 3 - 3
5030. Managing Human Resources. 3 hours. The theory and application of managing human behavior in public organizations. Topics include motivation, supervision, conflict management, workplace diversity, and the functions of public personnel systems including job design, analysis, and classification; recruitment and selection; compensation; development, training, and evaluation; promotion and discipline; and employee law. Prerequisites: PADM 5010 and PADM 5020.
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PADM 5050 - Legal Issues in Public Administration 3 - 3
5050. Legal Issues in Public Administration. 3 hours. This course focuses on the relationship between public management and the law. Explores the role of bureaucrats in formulating law and policy through the rule-making process and the control of executive branch agencies by the executive, the legislature, and the courts.
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PADM 5200 - Public Personnel Management 3 - 3
5200. Public Personnel Management. 3 hours. Managing human resources in national, state and local governments.
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PADM 5310 - Economic and Community Development 3 - 3
5310. Economic and Community Development. 3 hours. This course examines the basic role of governance as an instrument of economic and community development in the United States. Focus on the meaning and application of development primarily on subnational development with particular reference to cities and towns. Topics include economic development tools, politics of development, development financing, and development organizations.
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PADM 5390 - Professional Practice for Public Managers 3 - 3
3 hours. Workshop teaches current and future public managers how to operate a government agency on a day-to-day basis. Managerial practices include the meaning of public service, communication in the public sector, making effective presentations, facilitating effective meetings, executive-legislative relations, citizen relations, media relations, and ethics. To be taken during the last semester of course work. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in course restricted to the last semester in MPL program.
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PADM 5400 - Managing Financial Resources 3 - 3
5400. Governmental Budgeting. 3 hours. Principles of the budgetary process and innovations in budget preparation with emphasis on the role of the budget as a tool for financial control, improving program performance, and policy making. Topics include budget innovation, accounting, and financial reporting.
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PADM 5410 - Capital Budgeting and Planning 3 - 3
5410. Capital Budgeting and Planning. 3 hours. Examination of capital budgeting and planning in government. Course explores the financial aspects of water and waste water utilities, roads and highways, airports, parks, storm water drainage and other infrastructure. Key dimensions of budgeting, planning and managing public works facilities are detailed through lectures, case studies and papers.
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PADM 5420 - Revenue Policy and Administration 3 - 3
5420. Revenue Policy and Administration. 3 hours. Examination of the economic, political and administrative issues that governments encounter when making revenue decisions, including how to achieve equity, economic efficiency and administrative feasibility. Topics include the three principal revenue sources of government income, sales and property taxes plus such nontax sources as user charges, grants-in-aid and lotteries.
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PADM 5430 - Financial Accountability in Government 3 - 3
5430. Financial Accountability in Government. 3 hours. An introduction to financial control in government, including fund accounting, financial reporting, internal controls and auditing. Particular emphasis is given to the public manager’s use of accounting information in such contexts as budget decision making, pricing government services, cash planning and municipal bond ratings.
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PADM 5550 - Seminar in Program Evaluation 3 - 3
5550. Seminar in Program Evaluation. 3 hours. Advanced course in evaluation, performance measurement, and monitoring in the management of government programs. Uses methods of social science to evaluate the effectiveness of government services. Prerequisite(s): PADM 5510.
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PADM 5560 - Performance Measurement in Public and Nonprofit Sectors 3 - 3
5560. Performance Measurement in Public and Nonprofit Sectors. 3 hours. Overview of the performance measurement process, including benchmarking and performance monitoring in public and nonprofit organizations. The overall objective of the course is to acquaint program administrators and other practitioners with conceptual tools essential to understanding the development of performance measurement systems and the techniques necessary to enable them to apply the concepts in their work environments. Emphasis is on the practical application of the techniques of performance measurement in field settings.
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PADM 5610 - Disaster Preparedness and Management 3 - 3
5610. Context of Emergency Management. 3 hours. Examination of the theory and practice of emergency management.
Particular emphasis is given to the major issues affecting emergency management, including strategies to promote planning for mitigating disasters. Emphasis is on the evolving role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state and local government, and emergency managers in the disaster management arena.
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PADM 5615 - Environmental Planning and Hazards 3 - 3
5615. Environmental Planning and Hazards. 3 hours. Introduction to environmental planning and policy at the federal, state and local government levels. Designed to help students develop a working knowledge of basic planning and policy concepts, methods, institutions and issues. Emphasis is given to the linkage between environmental degradation and vulnerability to hazards.
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PADM 5700 - Seminar in Public Administration 3 - 3
5700. Seminar in Public Administration. 3 hours. Concepts, problems and processes of public administration. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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PADM 5800 - Public Management Internship 3 - 3
5800. Public Management Internship. 3 hours each. Pre-career MPA students must enroll in this graded course in their first semester. Acquisition of practical management experience through a series of seminars designed to prepare pre-career students for a 440-hour internship with a public or non-profit organization. Academic supervision and evaluation of internship performance along with a final presentation are required.
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PADM 5900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
5900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. Conference courses open to advanced students capable of doing independent research under the direction of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): consent of department chair.
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PADM 5910 - Special Problems 1 - 3
5910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. Conference courses open to advanced students capable of doing independent research under the direction of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): consent of department chair.
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Public Affairs and Community Service - Undergraduate |
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PACS 3000 - Pathways to Civic Engagement 3 - 3
3000. Pathways to Civic Engagement. 3 hours. Promotes an understanding of self in relation to the theory and practice of civic engagement. Topics include the history of civic engagement and civil society, earning and spending social capital, voluntary sector engagement, trends in civic engagement in the U.S., and social issues. This course has a service learning requirement.
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PACS 4000 - Mediation 3 - 3
4000. Mediation. 3 hours. Develops mediator competence. Defines and examines the process of mediation. Covers the history and development of mediation and introduces theories of conflict management. Reviews diverse settings of mediation, such as domestic, commercial, non-profit, employment and institutional environments. Significant legal, ethical, professional cultural and gender considerations are explored. Students participate in mediation exercises and simulations. Required for interdisciplinary minor in alternative dispute resolution.
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PACS 4010 - Family Mediation 3 - 3
4010. Family Mediation. 3 hours. Provides mediators with advanced practical skills and clear theoretical understanding of family mediation, with particular emphasis on divorce and child custody issues. Meets statutory requirements of Texas and many other states for mediators of disputes relating to the parent-child relationship. Prerequisite(s): PACS 4000.
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PACS 4020 - Dispute Resolution in the Workplace 3 - 3
4020. Dispute Resolution in the Workplace. 3 hours. Review of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to address sources of conflict in the workplace. Examines procedures and benefits of arbitration, mediation, ombudspersons, minitrials, neutral fact-finding and other alternatives to litigation-based conflict resolution. Trends in use and ethical/professional considerations are considered.
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PACS 4030 - Dispute Resolution in a Global Workplace 3 - 3
4030. Dispute Resolution in a Global Workplace. 3 hours. Explores the relationship of trade-based and work-based conflic with special focus on alternative dispute resolution practices. Examines dispute resolution options available in trade agreements and their implications for workplace and trade. Students learn the benefits and limitations of workplace conflict resolution practices in an environment with multiple layers of world trade.
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PACS 4040 - Crisis Intervention 3 - 3
4040. Crisis Intervention. 3 hours. Provides overview of crisis intervention from the perspectives of a host of intervention organizations and professionals. Reviews the tactics, techniques, behaviors, emotions and motivations of those who intervene or negotiate in crisis situations as well as those who intervene or negotiate in crisis situations as well as those of persons who precipitate such actions and their victims. Students will be introduced to professionals who negotiate interventions in suicide, workplace and domestic conflict situations. They will also review existing research and practices about such interventions.
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PACS 4050 - Negotiation and Dispute Resolution 3 - 3
4050. Negotiation and Dispute Resolution. 3 hours. Introduces the fundamentals of nonlitigation strategies for a variety of business, professional and personal settings. Learning and skills are developed through lecture, role playing, out-of-class assignments, case studies and negotiation simulations. Required for interdisciplinary minor in alternative dispute resolution.
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PACS 4060 - Practicum in Mediation and Dispute Resolution 3 - 3
4060. Practicum in Mediation and Dispute Resolution. 3 hours. Provides opportunity for students to round out their education in dispute resolution through participation in numerous exercises, simulations and actual mediations and/or other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Required for interdisciplinary minor in alternative dispute resolution.
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PACS 4200 - Leadership Theory and Practice for Volunteer Managers 3 - 3
4200. Leadership Theory and Practice for Volunteer Managers. 3 hours. Overview of organizational leadership theory and practice for volunteer managers and community leaders. Students examine and develop a range of skills in a number of interpersonal areas: group dynamics, decision-making, managing differences, and leadership and influence as they pertain to primarily non-profit organizations and their ability to lead a volunteer workforce. May not be repeated if credit has been received for it at the graduate level.
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PACS 4220 - Proposal Writing and Grants Administration 3 - 3
4300. Proposal Writing and Grants Administration. 3 hours. Students will learn the basic steps in researching funding ideas including how to use the Internet as a fundamental tool, and the detailed steps required for preparing funding applications. The course will also focus on the skills and tools needed to monitor funds once grants have been awarded.
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PACS 4240 - Volunteer Management Concepts and Applications 3 - 3
4240. Volunteer Management Concepts and Applications. 3 hours. Analysis and review of day-to-day applications of management principles to the administrative and operating practices of contemporary volunteer programs in the public, not-for-profit, and for-profit sectors. Focuses on volunteer program management and organization, including targeting, recruiting, training, supervising, motivating, counseling, retaining and recognizing volunteer workforces. May not be repeated if credit has been received for it at the graduate level.
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PACS 4250 - Community Resource Mapping and Collaboration 3 - 3
4250. Community Resource Mapping and Collaboration. 3 hours. Analyzes systems that measure community assets and resources. Explores the means of identifying and approaching potential collaborative community partners, and focuses on the development of joint proposals and/or business plans. Provides an overview of the role of volunteer managers and agency leadership of community organizations that provide resources in the development of a collaborative, capacity building community. An ecological approach is used to analyze the full range of human service agency services: health, social, educational, diagnostic, enrichment, religious, civic and legal. Students have an opportunity to do field work with agency staff on assigned community projects.
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PACS 4310 - Community Service Internship 3 - 3
4310. Community Service Internship. 3 hours. (0;0;8) Supervised work in a community agency that is directly related to the student’s major, professional field or career objective. Duties, learning objectives, reporting and supervisory functions are agreed on beforehand by the agency and the student. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): meet the employer’s requirements and consent of program director.
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PACS 4900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
4900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. Special problems and research in economic development or regional/sectoral analysis. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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PACS 4980 - Special Topics in Alternative Dispute Resolution 1 - 4
Study of various topics in alternative dispute resolution. Possible topics may include arbitration basics, problem solving, dispute resolution in local government, and others. Prerequisite(s): PACS 4000.
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Public Health - Undergraduate |
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PBHL 2300 - Introduction to Public Health 3 - 3
3 hours. Overview of the field of public health; its history and development, the structure and management of health institutions and organizations, determinants of chronic and acute illnesses, and public health ethics and policies. Topics include maternal and child health, community mental health, and health care delivery in the United States.
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PBHL 3310 - Principles of Human Nutrition 3 - 3
3 hours. Principles of human nutrition including digestion and absorption of macronutrients, role of vitamins and minerals, energy metabolism, nutrition assessment, diet planning, food safety and life span nutrition. Emphasis on food choices that promote health and prevent diet-related diseases. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 1710 or 1720; or permission of instructor.
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PBHL 3320 - Planning, Administration and Evaluation of Health Programs 3 - 3
3 hours. Processes for developing, planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs in various settings. Pre-requisite(s): PBHL 2300.
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PBHL 4310 - Epidemiology 3-3
3 hours. Principles and methods of epidemiology and their applicability to public health. Topics include history and practical applications of epidemiology, mortality and morbidity, sources of data, epidemiologic study design, measurement of disease frequency and effect, data interpretation, and screening for disease. Pre-requisite(s): PBHL 2300 and MATH 1680.
Added November 4, 2016
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PBHL 4340 - Health Promotion Skills and Competencies 3 - 3
3 hours. Foundational content and skills development related to roles and responsibilities of the health educator. Pre-requisite(s): PBHL 2300. Formerly HLTH 4400.
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PBHL 4390 - Capstone Experience in Public Health 3-3
3 hours. Integrative experience bringing together students’ knowledge and skills in the public health major. Includes an internship in the public health service sector or a research setting, portfolio building, short reflections, a synthesis paper and a presentation. Pre-requisite(s): Senior standing and completion of PBHL 2300, SOCI 3120, and PBHL 4310 with a grade of “C” or better.
Added November 4, 2016
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PLDR 5300 - Data Analytics and Research Methods I 3 - 3
3 hours. Key computational and data competencies needed by administrators to fulfill the informational needs of decision making at all levels of an organization. Using and applying analytical and statistical tools understand the impact of quantitative data and decision making. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSPL program.
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PLDR 5310 - Data Analytics and Research Methods II 3 - 3
3 hours. The fundamental concepts and techniques in managing and presenting data for effective data-driven decision making. Topics include data design as well as practical applications of appropriate research methodologies to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of public and nonprofit sector programs and policies. Topics include: developing an evaluation plan; designing various types of evaluations such as process, impact, cost-benefit, and cost-effectiveness evaluations; and managing evaluation projects. Data visualization includes understanding the best practices for usable, consumable, and actionable data/results presentations. Prerequisite(s): PLDR 5300 (Data Analytics and Research Methods I).
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PLDR 5320 - Public Service and Society 3 - 3
3 hours. An examination of the political, institutional, organizational, ethical, social, legal and economic environments in which public servants and community leaders operate. Prerequisite(s): None
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PLDR 5325 - PLDR Fundraising Principles & Grant Writing 3-3
3 hours. Provides a practical understanding of advanced concepts, techniques and theories of fundraising for nonprofit and community leaders, including the preparation of an effective grant application. Pre-requisites: PLDR core courses.
Added January 5, 2017
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PLDR 5330 - Organization Theory and Managing Change in Public Service 3 - 3
3 hours. Survey of historical and contemporary theories of organizalions, human behavior within the organizational setting, and managing change in the public service context Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the MSPL program.
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PLDR 5335 - PLDR Nonprofit Management 3-3
3 hours. A practical course on managing nonprofit organizations which addresses key aspects such as public trust, board development, strategic planning, volunteer management, financial management, financial, accountability and transparency. Pre-requisite(s): PLDR core courses.
Added January 5, 2017
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PLDR 5340 - Intergovernmental Relations and Management 3 - 3
3 hours. The nature and role of public leaders in the American federal system of government, including all levels of government: federal, state, county, municipal, and special districts. Prerequisite(s): PLDR 5320 Public Services and Society.
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PLDR 5345 - Theory and Applications of GIS in Public Service 3 - 3
3 hours. Applications of Mathematics in GIS including the Geometry of the Sphere, Categories of GIS Data, and related topics from Topology and Graph Theory; will also include applications of GIS methodologies to address social, biological and public service questions. Pre-requisite(s): PLDR 5320 or consent of department.
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