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PSCI 4410 - Issues in International Politics
The variable topics course will treat an issue or theme central to the study of international and/or comparative politics. The actual topic of the course will be announced in the Schedule of Course Offerings. The issue will be cross-cultural and be examined on a global scale.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics.
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PSCI 4420 - Studies in International Politics
This variable topics course will be a case study of a single country or region that illustrates broader themes in the study of international and comparative politics. The actual case study (or studies) will be announced in the Schedule of Course Offerings.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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PSCI 4500 - Seminar in International and Comparative Politics
Designed to be a capstone to the concentration in International and Comparative Politics, this seminar will examine in detail a theme in cross-national or international politics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PSCI 2400 and PSCI 2500; and at least one course in the 3400, 3500, or 4400 series.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSCI 4920 - Political Science Honors Research
Honor students, with the guidance of a faculty advisor, conduct research and write the Honors Paper on a topic of individual interest.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Membership in the Political Science Department Honors Program and approved application required.
Credits: 2 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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PSCI 4940 - Seminar in Political Science
An undergraduate seminar for Political Science majors. The topic of the seminar varies and will be announced in advance. At least one-third of the final grade will be determined on the basis of writing performance.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Twenty-one hours in Political Science courses.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to students majoring in Political Science.
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics.
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PSCI 5060 - Topics in American Politics
A critical examination of selected issues facing national, state, or local government with emphasis upon contemporary theoretical and applied perspectives on the question.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Junior standing, PSCI 2000, either (PSCI 2400 or PSCI 2500), and two additional courses in Political Science.
Credits: 3 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PSCI 5320 - Administration in Developing Countries
This course compares public administration systems in a development context. It analyzes the role of the administrator in middle- and low-income countries, notably the administrator’s varied responsibilities as a career public official, and as an agent of change. The course will cover administration of development projects in both rural and urban settings and discuss different strategies that have worked.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Junior standing, PSCI 2000, either (PSCI 2400 or PSCI 2500), and two additional courses in Political Science.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PSCI 5490 - Gender and Development
This course examines the role of gender in the development process. A theoretical and empirical perspective will be used to analyze gender inequalities in the developing world.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PSCI 5700 - Managing Challenges from Climate Change
This class addresses threats from human-driven climate change and political and management challenges arising from these threats. We begin with an overview of the basic science of climate change, scenarios for how it may unfold, its consequences and costs, and the institutional architecture for addressing its various challenges. The remainder of the class addresses challenges in three areas: (1) reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sequestering carbon from the atmosphere, (2) adapting to the effects of climate change, and (3) supporting climate change victims. In each area we explore the nature of the challenge and a variety of practical solutions.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PSCI 5710 - Environmentally Sustainable Development
This course examines the historical development of the theory, practice, politics, economics/funding, challenges and opportunities to implementing sustainable development through the lens of a variety of disciplines (political ecology, political science, sustainability studies, development studies) and engagement with primary texts, international conventions/reports, and scholarly publications.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PSCI 5980 - Studies in Political Science
An opportunity for advanced students with good scholastic records to pursue independently the study of some subject of interest to them. Subjects are chosen and arrangements made to suit the needs of individual students.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approved application, approval of department chairperson and instructor.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PH 2310 - Public Health Needs and Issues
This course is designed to lay the foundation for public health and the settings in which it occurs. Professionalization of health education and the role delineation project in multiple settings will be identified. The Healthy People model will be the basis for identifying and prioritizing public health issues.
Credits: 3 hours
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PH 2320 - Global and Environmental Health Issues
This course is designed to equip students with current issues related to global and environmental health. Public health emphasis will be placed on knowledge and skills needed to address contemporary and emerging issues in the global environment. Skills related to planning and managing environmental and global health education and promotion issues will be addressed.
Credits: 3 hours
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PH 2340 - Introduction to Biostatistics in Public Health
This course will introduce concepts, theory and methods for describing, analyzing and interpreting statistical variation, characterizing measurement properties, and modeling relationships among variables. The emphasis is on the application of techniques used to organize, analyze, and interpret statistical data unique to health sciences.
Credits: 3 hours
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PH 3300 - Special topics in Public Health
The focus of this course can vary depending on the special topic or issue being presented, including potential travel study opportunities.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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PH 3310 - Planning Public Health Programs
This course deals with the analysis of principles of program planning in public health education and promotion. Planning models will be used to introduce principles and methods of assessment and data collection, goal and objective writing, and implementation strategy identification.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PH 2310 and PH 2320; with a grade of “C” or better required in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
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PH 3320 - Applying Behavior Foundations in Public Health
The focus of this course is exploring the psychosocial determinants of behavioral risk factors that affect health and developing strategies for applying theories, models, and frameworks of health-related behavior within public health settings.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PSY 1000 and SOC 2000.
Credits: 3 hours
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PH 3340 - Epidemiology
This course introduces students to the history and current uses of epidemiology and its vocabulary, principles, methods and applications. Descriptive and analytic study designs are reviewed and computer applications are introduced.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PH 2310 and PH 2340; with a minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
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PH 4300 - Independent Study in Public Health
Designed to provide an opportunity for qualified students to explore special projects in public health.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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PH 4310 - Implementing and Administering Public Health Programs
This course is designed to prepare students with skills necessary to implement and administer programs within the context of community and public health settings. Emphasis will be placed on intervention strategies, community building, marketing, and program administration.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PH 3310 and PH 3320, with a grade of “C” or better required in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
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PH 4320 - Public Health Intervention Strategies
This course will prepare students to develop, implement, and evaluate public health communication methods necessary to implement health education within public health programs and settings. Emphasis is placed on learning characteristics, educational material development, mass media interactions, social media applications, digital and technology applications, message development, social marketing and effective presentations. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections – Local and National Perspectives Category.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PH 3310 and PH 3320, with a grade of “C” or better required in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
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PH 4330 - Advocating for Health Policies
This course is designed to focus on health policies and its definition and development, legislative structures and processes, and how to advocate for health related policies at the national, state, and local levels. Focus will be placed on establishing an advocacy plan that is both media and legislative in nature.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HSV 4780 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
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PH 4410 - Evaluating Public Health Programs
Designed to develop assessment and evaluation skills in community and public health indicators. Focus will be on program evaluation models relevant for health education in the community. Measures of interest will include process, impact and outcome. Design operations for measuring program effect, with the associated threats and external validity, are discussed, and several basic statistical techniques are reviewed and examined in terms of their applicability to program evaluation.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PH 4310, PH 4320, and PH 4330; with a grade of “C” or better required in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
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PH 4420 - Grant Writing in Public Health
Designed to prepare students with skills necessary to secure external grant funding through grant proposal writing. Emphasis is placed on grant sources and resources, the grant proposal process, grant management, and continued funding.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PH 4310, PH 4320 and PH 4330; with a grade of “C” or better required in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
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PH 4910 - Public Health Capstone Proposal
This course introduces project proposal formation, development, and writing, resulting in the identification of an experiential capstone project.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PH 3310, PH 3320, and PH 3340; with a grade of “C” or better required in all prerequisites.
Credits: 1 hour
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PH 4920 - Public Health Capstone Project
This course focuses on the implementation of the capstone proposal developed in PH 4910.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PH 4910, with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 2 hours
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PH 4930 - Public Health Seminar
This course is designed to feature senior-level activities as a culmination of the skills and theory acquired in the public health curriculum as a means for preparing the candidate for a fulfilled professional career. Topics include credentialing exam preparation, professional conference engagement, portfolio development, job search and acquisition skills, leadership development, field experience placement, ethics, and professionalism.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PH 4310, PH 4320, and PH 4330; with a grade of “C” or better required in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
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PH 4940 - Public Health Internship
Designed to prepare students with skills necessary to implement programs within the context of community and public health. Emphasis is placed on applying skills from the major responsibilities of a health education specialist, as defined by the National Commission on Health Education Credentialing.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PH 4410, PH 4420, PH 4920, and PH 4930, with a grade of “C” or better required in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSY 1000 - General Psychology
An eclectic approach to a social and behavioral survey of major topics in psychology, including learning, motivation, intelligence, personality, mental illness, and social relations. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Science and Technology Category.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 1100 - Operant Conditioning Laboratory
An introductory lab for Honors College Students taking PSY 1000. Students will participate in lab exercises that illustrate operant and respondent principles of behavior.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Co-requisite: PSY 1000, Honors College Section.
Credits: 1 hour
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PSY 1400 - Introduction to Behavior Analysis
Provides the foundation for many of the other courses in the Psychology major, by introducing students to the principles of conditioning and learning, and behavior analysis concepts that can be applied to clinical, counseling, school, experimental, child, sports, community, and industrial psychology, as well as autism, psychoses, anorexia, phobia, ethics, religion, gender, procrastination, sexual behavior, drug use, speech pathology, developmental disabilities, social work, special education, behavioral medicine, animal training, juvenile corrections, and everyday life. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Science and Technology Category.
Credits: 4 hours
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PSY 1401 - Introductory Operant Conditioning Laboratory
This course is designed as a companion laboratory for students enrolled in PSY 1400. It is also intended for transfer students who have completed an equivalent of PSY 1400 at another institution. Students will participate in hands-on exercises to illustrate operant conditioning principles of behavior.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 1400 (may be taken concurrently).
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Restricted to majors and minors in psychology.
When Offered: Fall and Spring
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PSY 1402 - Preliminary Autism Practicum
Supervised experience in the application of principles of behavior analysis to the behavioral and educational problems of children with developmental delays. Students serve as tutors in behavior change and training programs.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
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PSY 1403 - Autism Practicum
Supervised experience in the application of behavior analysis and behavior management principles to improve the social, academic and adaptive behavior of children diagnosed with developmental delays.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 1400 and PSY 1402 (with a grade of “B” or higher in all prerequisites); or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors and minors in psychology.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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PSY 1600 - Child Psychology
An introduction to behavior principles in the analysis of complex behavior with an emphasis upon early childhood learning and the techniques for enhancing children’s development. Topics include mental retardation, behavioral problems in childhood, emotional development and language learning.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 1000 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 2444 - Organizational Psychology
This course focuses on performance management and systems analysis techniques that are based on the principles of behavioral psychology. Environmental change strategies are emphasized. While the course focuses on behavioral applications in the work environment, other theoretical orientations are surveyed. Topics covered include measurement of employee performance, job analysis, process analysis, and consultation. Students will be able to choose specific organizational improvement opportunities in which to apply newly acquired Organizational Behavior Management skills and knowledge through hands-on simulated class exercises.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSY 2500 - Abnormal Psychology
An introduction to the description, classification and interpretation of human behavior labeled by society as “abnormal” with an emphasis on the social variables and environmental conditions related to the acquisition and persistence of such behavior.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PSY 1000 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 2517 - Applied Behavior Analysis in Autism and Developmental Disabilities
A survey of the behavioral approaches for working with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Topics will include historical background, diagnosis, assessment, and evidence-based interventions.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSY 3000 - Research Methods and Statistics
An introduction to quantitative methods and analytical techniques utilized in behavior research, including design of research, data analysis, and interpretation of inferential statistics. Major topics include selection of target behavior, generation of research questions, experimental variables, basic between-subject and within-subject designs, measures of central tendency and variability, frequency distributions and graphic presentations, the normal curve, probability theory, hypothesis testing, the t-test, and ANOVA.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PSY 1000, PSY 1400, and MATH 1090 (or equivalent) or current listed test scores in Banner or MATH 1100 or MATH 1140 or MATH 1160 or STAT 1600 or STAT 2160 or STAT 3660, with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites. (PSY 1400 may be taken concurrently.)
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in psychology.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 3240 - Abnormal Child Psychology
This is a course for psychology majors and minors. The course provides a topical survey of the area of abnormal child psychology. The lectures introduce description, classification, and treatment of behaviors considered “abnormal” or atypical for children and adolescents. Topics include common childhood problems like ADHD, oppositional behavior, eating disorders, and depression
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PSY 1000 and PSY 1600, with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSY 3260 - Forensic Psychology
Course will provide an introductory overview of the field of forensic psychology. Forensic psychology is the overlap between the field of psychology and the legal profession. Areas of interest to the forensic psychologist include but are not limited to: expert witnesses’ for child custody disputes, domestic violence, sexual assault, and insanity defenses; competency to stand trial evaluations, police officer selection and training, eyewitness testimony, sentencing recommendations, and jury consultation. Material will be covered through lecture and class discussions, guest lectures, and by viewing selected audio-visual materials. The material is intended to introduce the roles and responsibilities of a forensic psychologist.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PSY 1000 and PSY 2500.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSY 3300 - Advanced Research Methods
An extended examination of advanced quantitative methods utilized in behavioral research. Topics include interobserver agreement, social validity, causal inference, quasi-experimental and experimental group designs, within-subject designs (e.g., reversal, multiple-baseline), and professional research formatting, A strong emphasis will be placed on writing research papers for professional audiences.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 3000 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Psychology.
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PSY 3444 - Advanced Organizational Behavior Management
This course introduces advanced topics in the field of organizational behavior management. Students will develop and refine their knowledge of OBM as it relates to the larger field of behavior analysis. Additionally, students will learn how to apply this discipline to nontraditional settings and how the research base could be expanded to grow the field. This will be a discussion-focused seminar course designed to prepare students for graduate study in OBM or other performance improvement related fields.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PSY 2444 or PSY 3440, with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSY 3456 - Behavioral Approaches to Sustainability
An introduction to sustainability from a behavioral science perspective. Contributions made by psychologists to sustainability and the general well-being of the community will be emphasized. Major topics include behavioral change at the community level, community health & safety, recycling, conservation, and strategies for promoting community involvement. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections – Local and National Perspectives Category.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring of even years
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PSY 3517 - Educational Psychology
This course will provide an overview of the applications of psychology in the field of education. Topics that will be addressed include an overview of the school system, educational theory, Response to Intervention (RtI), evidence-based educational programs and techniques (e.g., Direct Instruction, Precision Teaching), components of effective instruction, assessing for academic performance and learning difficulties, School Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS), and classroom management strategies.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 1400 with a grade of “B” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSY 3550 - Teaching Apprenticeship in Psychology
A laboratory course in the instructional methods of teaching psychology. May be repeated for credit, with a limit of 6 credits allowed to meet major/minor requirements.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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PSY 3574 - Diversity and Inclusion
An examination of issues of human diversity, equity, and inclusion broadly defined, including race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, socioeconomic status, education, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and mental and physical ability. The course focuses on the links between diversity and psychological processes at the individual, interpersonal, and systemic levels. Topics include research and testing, communication, prejudice and racism, culture and mental health, white privilege, and social justice.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSY 3600 - Advanced Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis
In this course students will learn advanced concepts and principles of behavior analysis derived from basic human and non-human research. Topics will include empirical and theoretical issues related to operant and respondent conditioning, stimulus control, schedules of reinforcement, choice and behavioral economics, motivational and emotional variables, evolutionary bases of behavior, applications of basic principles, and complex behavioral processes.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 3300 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Psychology.
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PSY 3601 - Advanced Operant Conditioning Laboratory
This course is designed as an advanced laboratory course examining the application of operant conditioning procedures. Students will participate in advanced hands-on exercises to illustrate operant conditioning principles of behavior. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Scientific Literacy with Lab Category.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 1401 and PSY 3600 (may be taken concurrently), with a grade of “B” or better in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Behavioral Science.
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PSY 3621 - Self-Management
Provides supervised practice in the application of behavioral self-management strategies to improve performance in academic, health or social aspects of a student’s life.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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PSY 3655 - Behaviorism and Psychology
Familiarize students with B.F. Skinners conceptual model of behavior known as “behaviorism”. Students will learn about recent advances and refinements in this conceptual model. Students will also contrast this conceptual model with other conceptual models (E.G., cognitive psychology, trait based psychology) as applied to important psychology concepts such as perception, language and thinking, self-control, private events, feelings and emotions.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 1400
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Psychology, Behavioral Science and General Psychology; or instructor approval.
When Offered: Fall
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PSY 3720 - Behavioral Neuroscience
An introduction to physiology and its relationship to behavior, including brain behavior interactions, behaviorally induced chemical changes and behavioral changes induced by chemical alterations.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PSY 3000 with a grade of “C” or better. A previous course in biology or chemistry is helpful but not required.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in psychology or instructor approval.
Notes: May be taken concurrently with PSY 3780.
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PSY 3780 - Behavioral Neuroscience Research Practicum
An intermediate laboratory and companion to PSY 372 emphasizing the acquisition of laboratory techniques, surgical skills and research methodology in physiological psychology and brain behavior interactions. Laboratory procedures, research methodology, data analysis and professional writing are stressed.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 3720 with a grade of “C” or better (may be taken concurrently).
Credits: 3 hours
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PSY 3844 - Professional and Career Development
Course will familiarize students with tools and techniques that will aid them in career development and professional success in psychology (and other related fields). Major topics include career specializations in psychology, active exploration of career and educational options, professional resume and portfolio creation, steps for connecting with employers and other professionals, proper interviewing etiquette, the development of self-regulatory skills, successful goal setting, comprehensive strategies for self-change, and problem-solving obstacles. Course coverage is designed to assist the student in achieving their immediate goals for academic success while in college, and will ultimately prepare them for achieving their long-term goals for securing employment or attending graduate school after graduation.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 1000 with a grade of “C” or better (may be taken concurrently).
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in psychology, or instructor approval.
When Offered: Fall and Spring
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PSY 3960 - Topical Studies in Psychology
A course on selected topics in psychology. Topics may include basic science and applied aspects of the discipline.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 1000 and instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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PSY 3970 - Practicum in Psychology
Supervised experience at a community based mental health site as announced in the Schedule of Course Offerings or as approved by the undergraduate advisor. Corresponding seminar sessions provide structure and integration of the experience with other practicum experience.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Application and department approval; see undergraduate advisor.
Credits: 1 to 5 hours
Notes: This course may be repeated for credit with different experiences.
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PSY 3980 - Independent Study
This course provides the undergraduate student with the opportunity for independent reading and/or research under the direction of a Department staff member. Written permission must be obtained on forms available in the department office.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Application and department approval; see UG advisor.
Credits: 1 to 5 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit up to 12 hours.
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PSY 3990 - Research Apprenticeship: Psychology
A laboratory based practical experience in psychology with an emphasis on research methods and skills. May be repeated for credit, with a limit of 6 credits allowed to meet major/minor requirements.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 1000 with a grade of “C” or better and instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit, but does not fulfill major/minor requirements.
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PSY 4010 - Graduate School Preparation
This course provides supervised guidance in researching and selecting Psychology Graduate Training Programs. Students will receive coaching on preparing application materials, meeting application deadlines, preparing vitas and resumes and personal statements, and studying for advanced tests such as the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Credits: 1 hour
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PSY 4240 - The Psychology of Human Sexuality
This is a course for non-majors and for minors in Psychology only. It cannot be applied towards the requirements for the Psychology major. The course provides a topical survey of the area of human sexual functioning. Lectures are supplemented by directed discussions, invited guest presenters, and exercises designed to prompt students to explore their own assumptions and experiences with this aspect of human behavior. Topics include sex, sexuality, and reproduction.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PSY 1000 and PSY 2500.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to non-majors only.
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PSY 4280 - Psychology of Aging
This is a course for psychology majors and minors. The course provides a topical survey of the area of human aging. Lectures are supplemented by course projects, invited speakers, and homework exercises that are designed to increase student familiarity with social, physical, and psychological issues associated with human aging. Topics include physical health, mental health, and dementia.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PSY 1000, PSY 1600, and PSY 2500.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to declared major or minor in psychology.
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PSY 4526 - Human Drug Use and Abuse
This course provides a general overview of basic pharmacological principles, discusses the behavioral and physiological mechanisms of action of several classes of medicinal and recreational drugs, and surveys the factors thought to contribute to responsible and irresponsible drug intake. Although human drug use and abuse will be the primary focus of the course, non-human research findings will be emphasizes where appropriate.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 3000 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Open to upperclass students only. Restricted to majors in General Psychology or Behavioral Science.
Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with PSY 5260. A student may not receive credit for both PSY 4526 and PSY 5260.
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PSY 4574 - Cross Cultural Psychology
This course is designed to introduce the psychology major to the general area and basic concepts of Cross Cultural Psychology. Through readings and lectures, the students will become familiar with the role culture plays in various indigenous psychologies including those commonly found in Western, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and African cultures. This course is specifically not a course in American ethnicity. It will instead explore a variety of world cultures in search of an understanding of how human behavior is interpreted according to cultural tenets that are unique to a region’s history and evolution. The course will also examine the importance, especially in contemporary Western society, of professional psychologists developing more than casual familiarity with predominant indigenous psychologies. The plight of persons undergoing increasingly forced and voluntary migration in today’s world provides one foundation for exploring the need for such understanding. The course will prepare the student to read and interpret the psychological literature from several cultures, to conduct library research addressing the influence of culture on the interpretation of human behavior, and to appreciate the importance of cultural considerations in the wide variety of psychological specialties.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 3000 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Open to upperclass students only. Restricted to majors in General Psychology or Behavioral Science.
Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with PSY 5740. A student may not receive credit for both PSY 4575 and PSY 5740.
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PSY 4595 - History of Psychology
The historical and philosophical foundations of contemporary American psychology.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 3000 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Open to upperclass students only. Restricted to majors in General Psychology or Behavioral Science.
Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with PSY 5950. A student may not receive credit for both PSY 4595 and PSY 5950.
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PSY 4600 - Survey of Behavior Analysis Research
An overview of diverse topics of behavior analysis research and applications. Topics include; clinical psychology, child psychology, behavioral medicine, environmental quality, developmental disability, education and geriatrics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PSY 3600 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in psychology.
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PSY 4630 - Health Psychology
A behavior analysis approach to the management of behaviors directly and indirectly affecting health. Emphasis will be placed on out-patient, public health applications and preventive approaches in health maintenance. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Personal Wellness Category.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PSY 1000
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors or minors in psychology; or instructor approval.
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PSY 4990 - Honors Projects in Psychology
Independent study and research projects completed under the supervision of a faculty member and coordinated with the Department Honors Program. The course requires completion of a project, including a written report and oral presentation of the project.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 5 hours
Notes: See Undergraduate catalog for requirements for graduation with Honors in Psychology. Course may be repeated for up to 9 hours.
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PSY 5100 - Advanced General Psychology
Readings, lecture and discussion designed to introduce non-majors in psychology to modern behavior theory. Emphasis will be upon human behavior, both normal and abnormal, with a significant portion of the course devoted to the higher cognitive processes.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PSY 5170 - Psychology in the Schools
Provides an overview of psychology in the schools, with an emphasis on interventions for children or adolescents presenting difficulties with learning or behavior. This course will provide an overview of how to design, implement, and evaluate interventions in schools for individual and groups of children. An overview of the role of the school psychologist will be provided.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Pre-Psychology, General Psychology or Behavioral Science; masters or doctoral students in psychology; or instructor approval.
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
When Offered: Fall
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PSY 5240 - Human Sexuality
In this course students will learn about the range of human sexual behaviors. Topics covered will include anatomical and physiological functioning as well as psychological aspects of sexual behavior. Class time will involve lectures, discussions, in-class activities, videos, and guest speakers. The course is not intended to provide therapy training.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to Psychology majors; masters or doctoral students in psychology; or instructor approval.
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
When Offered: Fall
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PSY 5260 - Human Drug Use and Abuse
This course provides a general overview of basic pharmacological principles, discusses the behavioral and physiological mechanisms of action of several classes of medicinal and recreational drugs, and surveys the factors thought to contribute to responsible and irresponsible drug intake. Although human drug use and abuse will be the primary focus of the course, non-human research findings will be emphasized where appropriate.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 3300
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to masters or doctoral students in psychology.
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with PSY 4526. A student may not receive credit for both PSY 4526 and PSY 5260.
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PSY 5400 - Psychology of Safety
The purpose of this course is to teach students about current research and trends in the psychology of safety. Students review, critically analyze and discuss current trends in safety research, including behavior-based safety, injury/illness prevention and other relevant topics. Students receive training in the application of behavioral principles to solve specific safety problems in organizations through changing behavior and improving performance.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to Psychology majors; masters or doctoral students in psychology; or instructor approval.
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PSY 5470 - Practicum: Organizational Performance Improvement
Training in the application of principles of behavior to solve specific organizational problems through changing behavior and improving performance. Students conduct a performance improvement project in a local organization and empirically evaluate the results. The practicum site is obtained by the student, and with the assistance of the instructor. Practicum students meet as a group frequently with the instructor to discuss and troubleshoot the projects.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PSY 5610 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology
This course addresses the subdiscipline of clinical psychology in a manner that provides the psychology major with useful information regarding it as a potential specialty. In addition to coverage of contemporary professional activity engaged in by specialists in this field, like practice and research, it addresses career development issues such as selecting graduate schools, training models used by universities and private schools, internship training, licensure and the types of degrees granted. It is a course appropriate for mid to upper level undergraduates and graduate students who are returning to study after having been away from the field for some time.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 3300 or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to Psychology majors; masters or doctoral students in psychology.
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PSY 5740 - Cross Cultural Psychology
This course is designed to introduce the psychology major to the general area and basic concepts of Cross Cultural Psychology. Through readings and lectures, the students will become familiar with the role culture plays in various indigenous psychologies including those commonly found in Western, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and African cultures. This course is specifically not a course in American ethnicity. It will instead explore a variety of world cultures in search of an understanding of how human behavior is interpreted according to cultural tenets that are unique to a region’s history and evolution. The course will also examine the importance, especially in contemporary Western society, of professional psychologists developing more than casual familiarity with predominant indigenous psychologies. The plight of persons undergoing increasingly forced and voluntary migration in today’s world provides one foundation for exploring the need for such understanding. The course will prepare the student to read and interpret the psychological literature from several cultures, to conduct library research addressing the influence of culture on the interpretation of human behavior, and to appreciate the importance of cultural considerations in the wide variety of psychological specialties.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 3300 or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to masters or doctoral students in psychology; or instructor approval.
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with PSY 4574. A student may not receive credit for both PSY 4575 and PSY 5740.
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PSY 5950 - History of Psychology
The historical and philosophical foundations of contemporary American psychology.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 3300 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to masters or doctoral students in psychology; or instructor approval.
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with PSY 4595. A student may not receive credit for both PSY 4595 and PSY 5950.
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PSY 5970 - Topical Studies in Psychology
A survey and discussion of selected research topics of current interest. Topics may include both basic science and applied aspects of the discipline.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior standing, PSY 3600 (Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis), and PSY 3300 (Behavioral Research Methods). Exceptions to this requirement must be approved by the course instructor on a case-by-case basis.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to Psychology majors.
Notes: Course may be repeated for credit although the total number of credits may be limited by the degree program. Students should consult the program advisor. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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PSY 5980 - Special Projects in Psychology
This course provides the graduate student with the opportunity for independent reading and/or research under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Application and instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 5 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit, although the total number of hours in a degree program may not exceed 5 hours. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PSY 5990 - Practicum in Psychology
In-depth training in the application of the principles of behavior to a specific and restricted problem area in the discipline. The practicum application is often identified by the location of the research site or professional service agency published in the Schedule of Course Offerings. Each hour of credit requires 100 clock hours.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 3300 with a grade of “C” or better and instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in General Psychology or Behavioral Science; masters or doctoral students in psychology.
Notes: May be repeated for credit, although number of credits may be limited by program requirements. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PADM 2000 - Introduction to Public and Nonprofit Service
This course provides an overview of the concept of public and nonprofit service and its relevance to the idea of “common good” in economy, polity, and society. It examines the historical and philosophical foundations of public and nonprofit service and their applications in policy and program development, public and nonprofit organizations, leadership, ethics, and decision-making. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Societies and Cultures Category.
Credits: 3 hours
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PADM 3000 - Foundations of Nonprofit Management
This course examines the nature and major trends of the nonprofit sector in the broader context of shifting the structure and role of governance both in the US and internationally. The course deepens the theoretical and practical understanding of the nature of the nonprofit sector and the way in which nonprofit organizations operate for “common good.” The courses will explore the legitimacy and authority of the nonprofit sector to address collective problems inviting both management and policy practitioners for greater clarity in the intersection between managerial practices, public-private partnerships, and relationship building with the public sector and the dynamics of governance. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections – Local and National Perspectives Category.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PADM 2000 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
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PADM 3500 - Public Management for Democracy
This course provides an introduction to the discipline of public management including the historical development of public administration, the relationship between politics and administration, conflicting public values, defining the public interest and the appropriate level of administrative discretion. The course also addresses matter of professionalism, the ASPA Code of Ethics, career planning for public service, and major sources of information for research. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections – Local and National Perspectives Category.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PADM 2000 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
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PADM 4100 - Internship in Public and Nonprofit Administration
The goal of the internship is to provide students with professional work experience that will afford realistic exposure to public and nonprofit administration. The internship also allows students to complete their core competencies for the Certified Nonprofit Professional from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Department approval.
Credits: 1 to 8 hours
Notes: Ideally, the internship will coincide with PADM 4000. May be repeated for credit. This course is graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
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PADM 4700 - Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
This course examines the theoretical logic and application of decision-making in the planning and design, implementation, and evaluation phases of public and nonprofit programs. Topics include, but are not limited to, the logic and process or program planning and design, implementation approaches and modalities, evaluation of processes, results, and outcomes. The course integrates knowledge and skills in different areas including research methods, statistics, proposal writing, budget planning, project management, and program evaluation.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PADM 3000 or PADM 3500, with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
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PADM 4950 - Public and Nonprofit Administration Capstone
This capstone course provides students in Public and Nonprofit Administration with hands-on, service learning experience. Students will draw upon the different content areas of the program in solving problems and making decisions with careful attention to the relevant social, economic, environmental, and political contexts.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Senior standing and department approval.
Credits: 3 hours
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PADM 5120 - Public Budgeting and Accounting
The growing resource scarcity facing public service has created an environment in which an understanding of budgeting processes and financial management are essential for public sector managers. This course utilizes a combination of governmental financial documents and theories to examine constitutional provisions relating to public budgeting and finance, accounting terminology and processes, the impact of accounting standards on public sector finances, methodologies for developing revenue projections, capital improvement programs and operating budgets, the politics of budgeting, and alternative budget formats. It also offers hands-on experience on applying theoretical materials to evaluate the fiscal health of a public service agency.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECON 2010
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PADM 5270 - Human Resources Administration
Management of public and nonprofit agencies requires proper understanding of human resource planning and management. This course examines the concepts and practices of human resource management, the development of talent within the organization, the functions performed by human resource administrators and other agency officials, and the legal environment of human resource management. Explicit areas of focus include planning and recruitment, training and development, approaches to compensation/benefits, information systems, employee relations, and the role of diversity and equity. Students will have an opportunity to examine the human resource systems and environments of a public and nonprofit agency and develop strategies to improve them.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PADM 5420 - Nonprofit Accounting and Finance
Budgeting, accounting, and finance support the critical purpose of a nonprofit organization and contribute to its overall success. This course introduces the key theoretical concepts of budgeting, accounting and finance and applies them to the context of nonprofit organizations. The specific concepts covered in this course include basic accounting standards and procedures; budget process; establishment and execution of internal financial controls and procedures; measurement, monitoring, and reporting of the financial condition of an organization; analysis of accounting and financial reports to assess the financial health of an organization; role of the board members and their financial oversight in financial discipline; and the role of external auditors. Students will have an opportunity to analyze accounting and financial reports and assess the financial health of a nonprofit organization.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECON 2010
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PADM 5810 - Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Social entrepreneurs create sustainable, social impact by funding, developing, and implementing innovative solutions to social, cultural, and/or environmental problems. This course uses case studies to illuminate how social entrepreneurs identify opportunities, and plan and implement innovative, social change. Students will be empowered to develop their own creative solutions to societal issues. Topics may include, but are not limited to, an introduction to the terminology and history of social entrepreneurship, concepts of sustainable development, the role of Millennium Development Goals, human-centered design, systems thinking, triple bottom line, theory of change, developing social business models, and creating sustainable funding streams.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PADM 5820 - International Public Financial Management
Over the past two decades, organizations ranging from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have promulgated a variety of innovations in public financial management (PFM). Practitioners of PFM now recognize that they are not only involved in the budgetary process. They also contribute to broader concerns regarding public service provision and long-term financial sustainability. As an interdisciplinary field, PFM is uniquely situated to address such concerns, and innovations vary considerably across levels of government and countries. To help future practitioners and researchers, this course will review the fundamentals of PFM and examine its recent innovations in developed and developing countries. The course will cover key reports and guidelines from organizations such as the GFOA, IMF, and the World Bank as well as case studies of individual countries. Students will read and interpret budgets across different countries and levels of government. Additionally, students will learn how to apply different innovations in PFM developed over the past two decades such as: multi-year budgeting and forecasting, fiscal policies and institutions, the use of technology to achieve efficiency and effectiveness, and civic engagement in the budget process.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PADM 5825 - Managing Community Growth and Development
This course provides public or non-profit managers who are responsible for developing economic and community growth plans an extensive review of the planning and design of local economic growth strategies that enhance and sustain the quality and environment of the local community. Students will examine policies, programs, local leadership, and techniques related to economic development, business attraction and retention, land use, growth management, housing, public facilities and infrastructure, and environmental preservation. The course also examines the economic, demographic, spatial, and political forces driving urban, suburban, and rural change as well as the impact on community sustainability. A significant part of this course is the examination of a local community and conducting a group assessment related to the course objectives.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PADM 5830 - Grant Writing
Securing grants and contracts is an important skill to support the financial sustainability of public and nonprofit organizations. This course introduces students to proactive grant writing. Topics include identification of funding opportunities, building relationships with funders, and developing successful grant-funded programs and proposals. Students will be guided through the grant writing process, develop fund-able programs and associated evaluation, management, and budget plans. Assessments may include critical reflections on available funding program, the development of complete written grant applications, peer review of proposals, and funding pitches among others.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 hours of course work in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student’s advisor or the program director.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PADM 5840 - Nonprofit Marketing and Development
The nonprofit sector embraces the concepts and strategies of marketing and development in order to promote its service mission and social capital. This course introduces the study and practices of nonprofit advancement including communication, marketing, public relations, and program development. The specific concepts and tools covered in this course include branding, public relations, competitive analysis, target markets, use of social media, and communications strategy through the development of deliverable products and a comprehensive marketing strategy. Material developed in this class will be based upon a new or existing program in a real nonprofit organization.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 hours of course work in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student’s advisor or the program director.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PADM 5860 - Social Policy Administration
Social policies encompass laws, regulations, and programs aimed at improving individual well-being. Administered in such areas as education, healthcare, and social welfare, the government uses social policies to provide and/or finance social programs and redistribute resources in order to address the needs arising from life-cycle event, economic transformations, or natural disasters. This course surveys the vast literature on the way social insurance, social assistance, and labor market policies have been used to address current or future social problems. Topics include the economic, political, and normative aspects of social policies, demographic, economic, and environmental changes and their impacts on policy choices; the major social insurance and social assistance programs in the United States; and international comparisons on social policy designs and administration.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PADM 5870 - Fund Raising for Nonprofit Organizations
This practicum enables students to develop fund raising and fund management skills. Emphasis is on understanding the various forms of fund raising, such as the annual fund; special events; deferred giving, major gifts; special project campaigns; corporate/foundation gifts; and direct mail. Students will also be provided with a working knowledge of permanent endowment funds. Students will learn to assess the fund raising readiness of organizations and develop fund raising plans unique to their organizations.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 hours of course work in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student’s advisor or the program director.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PADM 5880 - Culture, Diversity, and Social Equity
This course examines the intersection of cultural norms, practices, and diversity with the processes and outcomes of interaction at public and nonprofit organizations. Defined broadly to include such factors as age, class, culture, disability, ethnicity, economic status, gender, immigration status, political ideology, race, religion, and sexual orientation, this course applies diversity to differentiate people’s understanding and experiences of social processes and outcomes and assess how they are impacted by history, culture, policies, and institutions. It explores the types and sources of power, social constructions, processes, identities, and conflicts and how the work and social space is influenced by micro- and macro-level forces. Through readings, videos, discussions, and interactive assignments, the course aims to increase our knowledge of the inequities and their consequences for different communities and individuals. The goal is to broaden the understanding of how one’s place in society affects the person’s behavior and experiences in terms of social and organizational practices and outcomes.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PADM 5890 - Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement
Strategic planning is an essential management function intended to shape and guide public and nonprofit organizations by delineating priorities, goals and objectives, intended beneficiaries, resource demands, activities, and intended outcomes, as well as monitoring mechanisms that enable and facilitate successful implementation of the strategic plan. This course covers the essential steps in formulating strategic plans for public or nonprofit organizations within their broader political and financial environment. The course also emphasizes the development of performance measurement systems to support effective implementation of the strategy. Students will learn about needs assessments, program planning and design, the development of logic models, and performance measurement.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PADM 5980 - Readings in Public Administration
This course offers a program of independent study to provide well qualified MPA candidates with an opportunity to explore in depth a topic or problem of interest under the guidance of a faculty member. Planning a topic for investigation is the joint responsibility of the candidate and supervising faculty. Approval is contingent upon the merits of the proposal. Approval of both the supervising faculty member and the School Director is required prior to enrolling in this course.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Undergraduates with senior status in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student’s advisor or the program director.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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PADM 5990 - Topics in Public Administration
This changing topics course deals with particular issues of interest and concern to students of public affairs and administration. Since content varies, students are advised to read course descriptions distributed by the School prior to enrollment. The course may vary in the number of credit hours awarded and may last more or less than a semester’s or session’s length.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Undergraduates with senior status in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student’s advisor or the program director.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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RUSS 1000 - Basic Russian I
Fundamentals of Russian with emphasis on oral proficiency.
Credits: 4 hours
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