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POL 101 - Constitutional Government
This course covers the provisions and principles of the U.S. and Missouri Constitutions, with a focus on civil rights and on how governmental institutions have evolved through history.
Credit(s): 1
Course Attribute(s): - This course meets the Missouri Statute Requirement.
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POL 161 - American National Government
This course covers the principles, organization, and functions of American national government. The role of public attitudes, voting and elections in shaping the behavior of that government are also studied. May be applied toward the Public Administration Minor.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - This course meets the Missouri Statute Requirement.
- Social Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR POSC 101 - American Government  (For additional information: https://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
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POL 171 - Introduction to Political Science
An overview of basic concepts, principles, approaches and methods of the discipline representing the social scientific mode of inquiry. Exposes the student to national, comparative, and international politics as well as political thought.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Social Perspectives and Intercultural Interconnecting Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
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POL 230 - Model UN/Country Studies
Students prepare for the annual Model United Nations conference, where they role-play diplomats from various countries represented in UN institutions. Students learn about the history, structure, and functioning of the UN as well as the domestic and foreign policies of the countries assigned to Truman State. Countries change from year to year. Students gain insight into diplomacy and international negotiation as well as develop interpersonal and public speaking skills. May be repeated for credit.
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: (fall only)
Course Attribute(s): - This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Dialogues.
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POL 250 - Introduction to International Relations
This is the introductory course in International Relations. It uses both historical and current examples to further theoretical understanding as well as the various methodological tools found within social science. The goal is to survey the basic components of International Relations and to understand the nature of international society and the forces affecting relationships between states and social actors. As such, the course will include such topics as: 1) the basic paradigms/approaches of IR; 2) levels of analysis; 3) the causes of war; 4) factors impacting levels of international trade, finance, and investment; 5) factors influencing foreign policy decision-making; 6) the role of non-state actors; and 7) additional current topics.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Social Perspectives and Intercultural Interconnecting Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR POSC 201 - International Relations (For additional information: https://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
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POL 251 - Peace and Security
This course provides students with a broad theoretical introduction to issues that affect the security of individuals and states. The course is divided into three sections. The first section focuses on international security and specific methods that states use to achieve this security. This often includes investigations in nuclear deterrence, economic sanctions and aid, cyber security and the use of drones. The second section examines causes and results of intrastate violence. This section often examines issues related to civil wars, ethnic conflict, genocide, and immigration/migration. The final section examines terrorism from its definition, to causes, to ways to combat it.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Social Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
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POL 252 - Women, Gender, and Politics
This course provides a comparative introduction to the role of women and gender in politics. The course includes descriptive material about the role women play in politics and addresses conceptual issues regarding gender and gender roles.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Social Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
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POL 253 - Environmental Politics
This course covers the evolution of the environmental movement in the United States; the social and political contexts of environmental policy making; the key institutions, groups, and processes involved in making environmental policy; and the theoretical guidelines employed in environmental decision making. In addition, discussions cover public policies concerning air quality, water quality and land use.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Social Perspectives and Intercultural Interconnecting Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
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POL 254 - Politics and Film
Analysis of how film can variously present, reflect, and shape political issues and understandings.
Credit(s): 3
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POL 262 - American State and Local Government
This course provides an analysis of politics and government at the state and local levels. Topics include the study of governmental structures and processes, the nature of the political struggle at these levels, the political environment within which this struggle occurs, and major policy issues of concern today.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - This course meets the Missouri Statute Requirement.
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POL 275 - Selected Topics in Political Science
Selected topics in political science. May be repeated for credit as long as there is no duplication of topics.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
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POL 300 - Political Science Methodology
This is the primary course for learning empirical political science methodology. It focuses on how empirical political science analysis is conducted and offers essential training on how to both read and to construct such research. Students learn about the science behind political science by exploring a variety of approaches to research, including experimental, quasi-experimental, survey research, cross-sectional or longitudinal studies, and basic statistical tests (including regression analysis). Also, each student is required to write an empirical research paper, including an introduction, a literature review, a theory and/or hypothesis section, a list and operationalization of variables, an explanation of case selection, and a discussion of statistical findings. Students also present their research paper to the class.
Credit(s): 4
Course Attribute(s): - This is a writing-enhanced course.
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POL 310 - Comparative Politics: Theory and Research
This upper division, research-based class evaluates trends in Comparative Politics from historic, methodological, and theoretical perspectives. Drawing on cases from both developed and less developed nations from around the world, we study the types, causes, and impacts of competing political institutions, as well as other political, social, and economic issues of importance to Comparativists, such as democracy, democratization, authoritarianism, party development, electoral systems, and economic development. Students conduct original research, writing a hypothesis testing paper centering on causes or consequences of aspects or issues associated with development, types of political systems, political parties, interest groups, civil wars, levels of democracy, and other political, social, or economic arrangements studied by Comparativists.
Credit(s): 4
Course Attribute(s): - This is a writing-enhanced course.
- This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Dialogues.
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POL 320 - Politics of Latin America
Latin America has faced dramatic economic, political, and social changes over recent decades, and this course will familiarize students with key topics in Latin American politics. Initially, students will gain knowledge of the culture and history of several Latin American countries. Then, the course will introduce key theories and concepts in the Latin American political context. Comparative analysis allows us to understand politics, and students will delve into literature on democratic governance, political participation, and institutional design over the course of the semester.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Honors Scholar Course.
- This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
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POL 344 - Principles of Public Administration
Introduction to the nature and scope of public administration as a field of study and a major element of the American political process; consideration of the basic characteristics of formal organizations.
Prerequisite: POL 161 - American National Government or POL 262 - American State and Local Government .
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - This is a writing-enhanced course.
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POL 352 - International Political Economy
Students learn the fundamentals concerning the rise and state of international economic cooperation and conflict. We approach IPE with an overlapping historical and theoretical approach to this sub-field of International Relations, though also with strong overlaps with History, Comparative Politics, and Economics. We examine the conditions under which international economic institutions and norms arise as well as understanding some current international economic concerns through three primary theoretical prisms: Liberal, Realist, and Marxist (and their associated schools of thought). At the end of the course, students should understand the rise of international trade, investment, and money, the rise of international financial institutions, the current state of such institutions, their evolving nature, and the basics of the three paradigms which seek to explain the rise and fall of these political and economic phenomena.
Credit(s): 3
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POL 355 - Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa
An overview of the major approaches, institutions, issues, problems, and trends essential to an understanding of the current politics of African nations south of the Sahara. Topics include the impact of colonialism, the problems of development and underdevelopment, the role of political parties and the military, and the role of Africa in the international system.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Arts & Humanities Perspectives and Intercultural Interconnecting Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
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POL 357 - American Foreign Relations
The formulation, content, and conduct of United States foreign policy.
Credit(s): 3
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POL 361 - Law and the Judicial Process
The nature of the law, types of law, court structures, the adversary system, and the policy-making of the courts.
Credit(s): 3
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POL 364 - The Presidency
The Presidential Office, noting its changing nature and powers.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - >li>Honors Scholar Course.
- Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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POL 365 - Congress and the Legislative Process
The functions, achievements, and limitations of the legislative branch of American government.
Credit(s): 3
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POL 367 - Political Parties and Interest Groups
This course focuses on the importance of America’s political parties and interest groups in elections, in the institutions of government, and in the society. The course will also focus on how these actors form and maintain themselves, how changes have occurred in them over time, and on the techniques that they use to try to shape the outcomes of elections and public policies. Attention will also focus on their role in the financing of American politics. Students will learn not only the organization and behavior of parties and groups, but also will learn the key literature, theories and concepts used to study them.
Credit(s): 3
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POL 370 - Current Issues in Political Science
Consideration of major domestic and international problems and their effects upon the American citizen. Special attention is given to those problems and topics which are crucial at this time.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
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POL 371 - Constitutional Law
The development of constitutional law as it relates to the relationships between the individuals and the government, as well as intergovernmental relationships.
Credit(s): 3
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POL 373 - Politics and War
Students engage in an intellectual journey through the process of war from its onset through its escalation, expansion and conclusion. The class examines how different factors influence the movement from low level disputes to large all out war. The course utilizes mostly quantitative readings and analysis. Students complete a guided large N, quantitative research paper and present their results at the end of the semester. This course builds on skills acquire in POL 300 - Political Science Methodology . Therefore, past or current enrollment in POL 300 - Political Science Methodology is recommended.
Credit(s): 3
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POL 398 - Advanced Survey of Political Thought
This is an advanced examination of major thinkers and schools of Western political philosophy, from Plato to the present. This writing-enhanced course has a special emphasis on analytic writing assignments based on a close and careful reading of original texts.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior level standing.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - This is a writing-enhanced course.
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POL 410 - Advanced Public Policy: Theory and Research
This course examines the literature, theories and models used to understand public policy agenda-setting, formulation, implementation and evaluation. As such, it examines key original literature in these topics and models at an advanced level. Students will engage in a significant research topic employing original government documents to better understand the policy process in depth and to examine important concepts.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior level standing.
Credit(s): 4
Course Attribute(s): - This is a writing-enhanced course.
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POL 460 - Capstone: Senior Seminar in Political Science and International Relations
This capstone course provides an overview and integration of the most significant concepts, models, and methods used throughout the discipline. Students design a quantitative research project, which they present to the class.
Prerequisites: Political Science and International Relations major and junior or senior standing.
Credit(s): 4
Course Attribute(s): - This is a writing-enhanced course.
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POL 471 - Internship: Political Science
On-the-job specialized training in fields generally accepted as needing political science field experience to complement the student’s academic training. Course is graded pass/fail. A special application procedure is required and must be completed the semester prior to starting the internship.
Credit(s): 3 to 12
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POL 472 - Internship Evaluation and Analysis
Research, evaluation, and analytical analysis of internship experiences. Prearrange one semester before enrollment.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
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POL 489 - Readings in Political Science
Selected readings in a specific subject in political science to be assigned by the instructor. Maximum 3 hours toward the undergraduate political science major.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
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POL 522 - The Politics of Sustainability
This course will study the politics and policies of environmental sustainability. The focus will cover both domestic and international aspects of this issue, with a concentration on the role and actions of relevant institutions like the Congress, courts, bureaucracy, and international bodies; local and grassroots politics; social justice and sustainability; and the sustainability philosophies and perspectives of “radical” movements.
Credit(s): 3
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POL 522G - The Politics of Sustainability
This course will study the politics and policies of environmental sustainability. The focus will cover both domestic and international aspects of the issue, with a concentration on the role and actions of relevant institutions like the Congress, courts, bureaucracy, and international bodies; local and grassroots politics; social justice and sustainability; and the sustainability philosophies and perspectives of “radical” movements.
Credit(s): 3
NOTE: This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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POL 554 - Independent Studies: Political Science
An opportunity for students to organize and conduct research projects of their own choice with the help of faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
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POL 554G - Independent Studies: Political Science
An opportunity for students to organize and conduct research projects of their own choice with the help of faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
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PORT 101 - Elementary Portuguese I
Introduction to the Portuguese language and its diverse cultural settings. Students begin to develop elementary proficiency in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation and examine how these elements create cultural meaning. Emphasis is on Brazil, but students are encouraged to explore Portuguese elsewhere as well (Angola, Portugal, etc.). Three classroom hours per week plus two laboratory hours are required.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Successful completion of PORT 101 and the continuing course, PORT 102, fulfills the Foreign Language Interconnecting Perspective of the Dialogues.
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PORT 102 - Elementary Portuguese II
Continuation of PORT 101 leading to development of elementary proficiency. Three classroom hours per week plus two laboratory hours are required.
Prerequisite: PORT 101 - Elementary Portuguese I .
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Successful completion of PORT 102, fulfills the Foreign Language Interconnecting Perspective of the Dialogues.
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PSYC 166 - General Psychology
A survey of behavioral principles. Topics include human development, personality, learning and thinking, psychological testing, mental health, therapy, and social behavior.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Social Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR PSYC 100 - General Psychology (For additional information: https://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
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PSYC 201 - Psychology Career Seminar
This course introduces the broad range of careers that psychology majors pursue, as well as steps undergraduates can take to prepare for these careers. Graded pass/fail.
Prerequisite: PSYC 166 - General Psychology with a grade of “C” or higher.
Credit(s): 1
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PSYC 266 - Experimental Psychology
Philosophy of science and the application of the scientific method in psychology, research ethics, nonexperimental and experimental designs, hypothesis development, between-subjects and within-subjects designs, small-sample studies, statistical analysis of research data, and drawing conclusions from research data.
Prerequisite: PSYC 166 - General Psychology .
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 321 - Physiological Psychology
This course examines the philosophy of science and the application of the scientific method in physiological psychology, functional neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, the chemical bases of behavior, hormones and the brain, life-span development of the brain and behavior, regulation and behavior, emotions and psychological disorders, and cognitive neuroscience.
Prerequisite: Grade of C, or better, in PSYC 166 - General Psychology and PSYC 266 - Experimental Psychology , or BIOL 200 - Cell Biology .
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 331 - Cognitive Psychology
The course explores our current understanding of how people accomplish complex cognitive tasks. Emphasis is on research based on human information processing theories. Pattern recognition, attention, memory organization, language comprehension, problem solving, and decision making are among topics that are presented.
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 332 - Child Development
This course examines human behavior and life-cycle changes from conception through adolescence. Includes introduction to theories and methodologies necessary for studying the influences of heredity/maturation and the environment upon physical, social, and cognitive development.
Prerequisite: PSYC 166 - General Psychology .
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 334 - Applied Psychophysiology
This course explores the two-way relationship between the mind and body. Students review the philosophy of science and the application of the scientific method in psychology, and the science and technology underlying biofeedback and neurofeedback for health and improved performance. This course covers topics relevant to student wellbeing, including relaxation and stress management, and the entire BCIA General Biofeedback blueprint.
Prerequisites: Grade of C, or better, in PSYC 166 - General Psychology and PSYC 266 - Experimental Psychology , or BIOL 200 - Cell Biology .
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 337 - The Autism Spectrum
This course examines autism from historical, theoretical, and empirical research perspectives. Students discuss various topical controversies such as the autism rights movement, autism culture, and the issue of whether autism is a condition in need of a cure. In order to help provide a more humanistic understanding of autism, students read memoirs and personal narratives written by people with autism and apply the theories to the authors’ own experiences.
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in and .
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 367 - Social Psychology
Interactions between the individual and society; social attitudes, collective behavior, communication, and social solidarity.
Prerequisite: Grade of C, or better, in PSYC 166 - General Psychology and PSYC 266 - Experimental Psychology .
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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PSYC 369 - Behavior Modification
Recent research, theoretical advances in the field of behavior modification and its application to the modifying of behavior through systematic manipulation of response-contingent environmental consequences.
Prerequisites: Grade of C, or better, in PSYC 166 - General Psychology and PSYC 266 - Experimental Psychology .
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 370 - Human Sensation and Perception
Current theory and research on the sensory systems and perceptual processes, emphasizing vision and audition.
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 371 - Applied Social Psychology
Application of scientific methodology to the resolution of problems in human behavior.
Prerequisites: Grade of C, or better, in PSYC 166 and PSYC 266.
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 373 - Learning and Memory
This course covers the theories and applications of both Pavlovian and operant conditioning and various models of memory. Both classic studies and modern research are discussed.
Prerequisites: Grade of C, or better, in PSYC 166 - General Psychology and PSYC 266 - Experimental Psychology .
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 377 - Developmental Psychology
Psychological, social, cognitive, and biological development from prenatal development through old age, death and dying are covered from a theoretical and research-based framework.
Prerequisite: PSYC 166 - General Psychology .
Credit(s): 3
Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR PSYC 200 - Life Span Human Development (For additional information: https://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
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PSYC 380 - Quantitative Research Design and Analysis in Psychology
Relations among hypotheses, research design, and statistical analyses in psychological research. Choosing and executing statistical analyses appropriate for particular research designs and hypotheses. Designing research projects and hypotheses appropriate for particular statistical analyses.
Prerequisites:
Grade of C or higher or T in PSYC 166 .
Grade of C or higher or T in PSYC 266 .
Grade of D or higher or T in STAT 190 or STAT 290 .
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 412 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology
The study and beginning applications of the science, art and techniques of the professional clinical psychologist, including psychodiagnosis and psychotherapy.
Prerequisites: Grade of C, or better, in PSYC 166 - General Psychology and PSYC 266 - Experimental Psychology .
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 430 - Psychopharmacology: Drugs and Behavior
This course explores how prescription and social drugs interact with the body and the brain, and covers sedative-hypnotic drugs, drugs used to treat psychological disorders, drugs that stimulate brain function, analgesic drugs and psychedelics, herbal medicines, and anabolic steroids. The course examines clinical decision making in prescribing drugs for psychiatric disorders.
Prerequisites: Grade of C, or better, in PSYC 166 - General Psychology and PSYC 266 - Experimental Psychology , or in BIOL 200 - Cell Biology .
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 436 - Evolutionary Psychology
Evolutionary psychology is a field which integrates advances in cognitive science, evolutionary biology, and social psychology to explain human thought and behavior.
Prerequisites: Grade of C, or better, in PSYC 166 - General Psychology and PSYC 266 - Experimental Psychology .
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 437 - Attachment Theory
This course examines infant-parent attachment theory as developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. This theory attempts to provide a framework for understanding how we develop a sense of self, how our first relationships develop, what implications they have on our future relationships, how parenting style and sensitivity affect children, and the intergenerational transmission of attachment security. Other issues include self-esteem, parental employment, daycare, temperament, social and school success, developmental psychopathology, and adult relationships across the lifespan. This upper-level seminar emphasizes in-depth discussions regarding research articles and writing.
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in PSYC 166 - General Psychology and PSYC 266 - Experimental Psychology .
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 438 - Queer Psychology
The majority of psychology courses approach human behavior and experiences from a heterocentric and gender normative perspective. This course will be devoted to the lives of sexual and gender minorities: most commonly people who identify as “queer”.
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or higher in PSYC 166 - General Psychology and PSYC 266 - Experimental Psychology .
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 440 - Psychology of Human Consciousness
This course is an introduction to the scientific examination of the phenomena, evidence, and issues that relate to consciousness. Philosophical issues of consciousness necessarily arise, but the focus is on psychological concerns, including cognitive models of consciousness, neural correlates of consciousness, and abnormalities of consciousness such as blindsight.
Prerequisites: Grade of C, or better, in PSYC 166 - General Psychology and PSYC 266 - Experimental Psychology .
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 441 - Research Practicum in Psychology
Designed to familiarize further the student with the various phases of psychology research, as she or he gains intensive hands-on experience with study design, instrument selection and/or creation, empirical data collection, data analysis, formal presentation preparation, and/or manuscript writing. Grade pass/fail.
Prerequisites: PSYC 266 - Experimental Psychology .
Credit(s): 0.5 to 3
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PSYC 442 - Teaching Practicum in Psychology
Mentored, intensive hands-on teaching experience designed to prepare graduate-school bound students for teaching and teaching assistantships in psychology and psychology-related fields.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Credit(s): 0.5 to 3
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PSYC 444 - Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science is a field which integrates advances in cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence, and computer science to better understand and explain cognitive processes. This course specifically examines both classic and connectionist cognitive science perspectives through the tri-level hypothesis.
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 445 - Positive Psychology
Positive psychology is the study of how human beings prosper in the face of adversity. Its goal is to identify and enhance the human strengths and virtues that make life worth living and allow individuals and communities to thrive. This course provides an introduction to positive psychology. It examines the paradigm shift from pathology to strengths-based psychology. The course is designed to decrease stressors and enhance optimism and well-being.
Prerequisites: Grade of C, or better, in and .
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 446 - Romantic Relationships
The class is a detailed description of human relationships, particularly friendships and romantic relationships. The class examines various theoretical perspectives and the nature and extent of empirical support for those perspectives. Application of these concepts to improve one’s own relationships is emphasized.
Prerequisites: Grade of C, or better, in PSYC 166 and PSYC 266.
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 471 - Internship: Psychology
On-the-job specialized training in fields generally accepted as needing psychology field experience to complement the student’s academic training. Course is graded pass/fail. A special application procedure is required and must be completed the semester prior to starting the internship.
Credit(s): 3 to 12
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PSYC 472 - Internship Evaluation and Analysis
Research, evaluation, and analytical analysis of internship experiences. Prearrange one semester before enrollment.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
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PSYC 482 - Readings in Psychology
Readings in psychology.
Prerequisite: 12 credits in psychology and instructor’s permission.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
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PSYC 498 - Seminar: Psychology
Selected topics in psychology.
Credit(s): 3
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PSYC 554 - Independent Studies: Psychology
An opportunity for students to organize and conduct research projects of their own choice with the help of faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
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PSYC 554G - Independent Studies: Psychology
An opportunity for students to organize and conduct research projects of their own choice with the help of faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
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ROML 490 - Romance Language Capstone Experience
This course is a culminating experience in which students demonstrate skills and knowledge developed during their experience in the Romance Language major. The Romance Language student researches, writes, and revises an extensive research paper under the supervision of a member of the Romance Language faculty. The capstone topic selected directly relates to the language, literature, culture, history, and/or civilization of at least two different Romance languages and the societies or civilizations they represent. Students present the results of their research in a public forum at the end of the semester. To be taken during one of the final two semesters of the major.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Romance Language Major remediation plans (if applicable), successful completion of LING 315 - Structure and History of Romance Languages and consent of instructor who provides access to registering for the course.
Credit(s): 2
Course Attribute(s): - This is a writing-enhanced course.
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RUSS 115 - Elementary Russian I
An introduction to the structures of Russian. The goal is to begin acquiring a knowledge of Russian grammar on a written and spoken basis. Vocabulary acquisition and pronunciation is stressed. This semester introduces noun and verb systems.
Credit(s): 4
Course Attribute(s): - Successful completion of RUSS 115 and the continuing course, RUSS 116, fulfills the Foreign Language Interconnecting Perspective of the Dialogues.
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RUSS 116 - Elementary Russian II
Continuation of RUSS 115 - Elementary Russian I . Further investigation of the noun and verbal systems. Development of conversational and reading skills.
Prerequisite: RUSS 115 - Elementary Russian I or consent of instructor.
Credit(s): 4
Course Attribute(s): - Successful completion of RUSS 116, fulfills the Foreign Language Interconnecting Perspective of the Dialogues.
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RUSS 215 - Intermediate Russian I
A review of basic grammar and an introduction to more advanced structures. Development of conversation and writing skills.
Prerequisite: RUSS 116 - Elementary Russian II or equivalent, as determined by placement exam.
Credit(s): 3
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RUSS 216 - Intermediate Russian II
Continuing analysis of grammatical structures, refinement of reading and conversational skills.
Prerequisite: RUSS 215 - Intermediate Russian I or equivalent, as determined by placement exam.
Credit(s): 3
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RUSS 315 - Advanced Russian I
Review of the mechanics of declension. Review of case system which includes verbal government and prepositions. Course uses readings from Russian and Soviet literature as a base for grammatical analysis as well as for conversation topics. Course conducted in Russian.
Prerequisite: RUSS 216 - Intermediate Russian II or equivalent, as determined by placement exam.
Credit(s): 3
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RUSS 316 - Advanced Russian II
Focus is on verb morphology (conjugation, participles, verbal adverbs, “reflexive” verbs). Includes readings from Russian and Soviet literature as a base for grammatical analysis and practice. Course conducted in Russian.
Prerequisite: RUSS 315 - Advanced Russian I or equivalent, as determined by placement exam.
Credit(s): 3
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RUSS 325 - Russian and Soviet Cinema
A survey of the development of Russian and Soviet cinema, from its beginnings to present day. The course looks at notable directors (for instance Sergei Eisenstein and Andrey Tarkovsky) as well as other talented but less well-known directors. It considers the work of both Russian and non-Russian Soviet directors (for example, Sergei Paradjanov). It explores both the artistic developments manifested in Russian/Soviet filmmaking, and the historical context in which Russian/Soviet films were made. Course conducted in English.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Honors Scholar Course.
- Arts & Humanities Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
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RUSS 340 - Russian Drama
Survey of Russian drama from its beginning to present. Course conducted in English. Russian majors are expected to read excerpts in the original.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Honors Scholar Course.
- This is a writing-enhanced course.
- Arts & Humanities Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
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RUSS 350 - Russian Culture
Provides a basic introduction through readings, lectures and audio-visual materials, covering many of the significant cultural accomplishments of Russia. Course conducted in English.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Dialogues.
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RUSS 370 - Survey of Russian Literature I
Survey of the beginnings of modern Russian literature from Pushkin to Tolstoy. The course covers the major Russian writers of the 19th Century. Course conducted in English. Russian majors are expected to read excerpts in the original.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Honors Scholar Course.
- This is a writing-enhanced course.
- Arts & Humanities Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
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RUSS 371 - Survey of Russian Literature II
Survey of Russian literature from early 20th Century period down to present day, from Chekhov and the later Tolstoy to modern day writers such as Trifonov and Rasputin. Course conducted in English. Russian majors are expected to read excerpts in the original.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Honors Scholar Course.
- This is a writing-enhanced course.
- Arts & Humanities Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
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RUSS 372 - Contemporary Russian Literature
Survey of representative works written during the perestroika and glasnost’ period (1985-1990) and the Post-Soviet period (1991-today). Course conducted in English. Russian majors are expected to read excerpts in the original.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Honors Scholar Course.
- This is a writing-enhanced course.
- Arts & Humanities Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
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RUSS 375 - Topics in Russian
Specialized topics unavailable in other courses. May be repeated for up to six credits.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Credit(s): 3
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RUSS 400 - Russian Capstone Experience
May consist of 1) a written research project; 2) a coordinated teaching opportunity within the community; 3) an internship abroad; 4) other activity that would cause the student to bring to bear on a significant topic and project the preparation gathered in previous work toward the major. Students must take this course in the final semester of their senior year.
Credit(s): 2
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RUSS 415 - Fourth Year Russian I
Close readings of Russian texts. Detailed grammatical and stylistic analyses. Speaking skills are also emphasized with an aim toward more sophisticated command of the language. Course conducted in Russian.
Prerequisite: RUSS 316 - Advanced Russian II or equivalent, as determined by placement exam.
Credit(s): 3
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RUSS 420 - The Modern Russian Novel
A survey of the development of the modern Russian novel from the start of the 20th Century (post-Tolstoy) to the present day. Includes works by Bely, Zamiatin, Pasternak, Aitmatov and others. Course conducted in English. Russian majors are expected to read excerpts in the original.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Honors Scholar Course.
- This is a writing-enhanced course.
- Arts & Humanities Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
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RUSS 480 - Major Russian Writers
In-depth examination of the works of 1-2 major Russian authors. Selection varies each time course is offered. Authors who may be selected include Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Bely, Bulgakov, Solzhenitsyn, Rasputin. Course conducted in English. Russian majors are expected to read excerpts in the original. May be repeated.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Honors Scholar Course.
- This is a writing-enhanced course.
- Arts & Humanities Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
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SCED 608G - Management of Instruction in Science with Lab
This course develops the basic philosophy, planning and implementation skills related to teaching science concepts and processes to secondary students. Emphasis is placed on meeting the preservice teacher competencies with specific instruction on how to best teach science to a diverse population of learners. Instruction in classroom management, safety, technology and the reflective process is provided. The laboratory consists of pre-interns observing, assisting, and teaching for a minimum of 30 clock hours in the classroom of a public school science teacher. This course is a direct preparatory experience for the responsibilities of the internship.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAE program.
Credit(s): 3
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SED 100 - Pre-MAE Seminar in Special Education
Four one-hour sessions designed to orient, explain and review both the MAE program and State of Missouri teaching/certification requirements. Normally taken spring semester of the freshman year.
Credit(s): 0
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SED 530 - Psychology of the Exceptional Child
Behavior, characteristics, diagnosis, etiology, classification, and treatment of individuals with special needs. Individuals identified as gifted, as having mental, physical, learning, emotional/behavioral, visual and auditory disabilities are included. Required for Special Education majors.
Prerequisite: Senior status.
Credit(s): 3
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SED 535 - Counseling, Collaboration, and Consultation with Parents and Families
This course combines theory and practice in understanding the unique problems of students with disabilities and their families. Students develop basic counseling strategies necessary in dealing with these problems.
Prerequisite: Senior status.
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: (fall only)
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SED 535G - Counseling, Collaboration, and Consultation with Parents and Families
This course combines theory and practice in understanding the unique problems of students with disabilities and their families. Students develop basic counseling strategies necessary in dealing with these problems.
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: (fall only)
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SED 581 - Learning Characteristics of and Curriculum for Students with Disabilities
Learning characteristics, educational strategies, and curriculum for students with disabilities are explored. A 45 clock hour field experience with students with disabilities is required in this course through concurrent enrollment in SED 581 Extended Teaching Experiences.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in SED 530 - Psychology of the Exceptional Child .
Credit(s): 3
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SED 602G - Cross-Categorical Special Education
A study of etiologies, trends and characteristics of students formerly labeled as mentally handicapped or retarded, specific learning disabled, behavior disordered, as well as health and physically disabled. Over-representation in special education of children from minority cultures, and those from families experiencing poverty levels are explored. The evolution of cross-categorical special education, normalization and inclusion is contrasted with categorical and exclusion practices. Federal and state definitions along with eligibility criteria are discussed and reviewed in regard to the new IDEA legislation. Collaborative roles for special educators, as well as working in more restrictive settings, are presented.
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: fall only
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