Sep 27, 2024

Undergraduate Catalog 2017 - 2018

Undergraduate Catalog 2017 - 2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Political Science
	PSC 401 - City Council Internship Program [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Introductory core and completion of the urban specialization or permission of the instructor and students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in their major. Fieldwork assignments with members or committees of Cleveland’s City Council. Research paper required. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 402 - Campaign Politics Internship [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Introductory core and completion of a specialization or permission of the instructor and students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in their major. Fieldwork assignments with candidates for public office, examination of the literature on campaigns and elections combined with intensive training in campaign strategy and tactics, and seminars to assess fieldwork experience. Research paper required. (Offered only in even-numbered election years.) Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 403 - Administrative Internship Program [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Introductory core and completion of a specialization or permission of the instructor. Students must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. in their major. Fieldwork assignments with executive branch agencies of government, community, or neighborhood organizations; and other agencies whose activities are directed toward public-sector concerns, seminars to assess fieldwork experience. Research paper required. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 405 - State Government Administrative Internship [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Introductory core and completion of the state specialization or permission of the instructor. Students must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. in their major. Fieldwork assignments with executive branch agencies of state government, seminars to assess fieldwork experience and to examine and discuss operations of state government. Written report required. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 406 - International Relations Internship [1-5 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Introductory core in political science or international relations, and completion of at least one additional 300- to 400-level course in international politics, or permission of the instructor. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in their major. Fieldwork assignments with public or private sector actors or with non-governmental organizations with international operations and/or policy interests. Written report required. Does not substitute for PSC 421/422 in the IR major curriculum. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 407 - Summer Internship [1-4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Introductory core or permission of the instructor. Fieldwork assignments with a city council, an administrative organization (government or non-profit), or an electoral campaign. Students must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. in their major. This course does not count toward the completion of the Public Services Specialization. A research paper is required along with a final report on the internship placement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 420 - Seminar in American Politics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and Introductory core and one 300-level course in American politics, or permission of the instructor. Intensive examination of selected topics in American politics. Extensive writing assignment required. Detailed description of topics and methods to be publicized in advance. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 421 - Seminar in Comparative Politics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Introductory core and one 300-level course in comparative politics, or permission of the instructor. Intensive examination of selected topics in comparative politics. Extensive writing assignment required. Detailed description of topics and methods to be publicized in advance. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 422 - Seminar in International Relations [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Introductory core and one 300-level course in international politics, or permission of the instructor. Intensive examination of selected topics in international relations. Extensive writing assignment required. Detailed description of topics and methods to be publicized in advance. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 423 - Seminar in Law and Political Theory [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Introductory core and one 300-level course in political theory or law, or permission of the instructor. Intensive examination of selected topics in political theory. Extensive writing assignment required. Detailed description of topics and methods to be publicized in advance. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 496 - Independent Study [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Junior standing, permission of instructor. Independent study guided by faculty member. A substantial written assignment is one of the requirements. May be repeated one time with departmental permission. Click here for the schedule of courses
Psychology
	PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology [3 credit(s)] Broad survey course covering topics such as research methodology; biological bases of behavior, perception, motivation and emotion; learning and memory; development; intelligence; personality; mental disturbance; and social influence. Prerequisite to most other psychology courses. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 101H - H: Introduction to Psychology - Honors [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Honors standing or permission of University Honors Program. Only students in the Honors Program or students with permission of instructor are eligible to enroll. Survey of psychology, including coverage of methodology and measurement; intelligence and personality; psychological disorders and their treatment; the biological bases of behavior; social influence and persuasion; learning; and perception, memory, and cognition. General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 180 - Introduction to Gerontology [3 credit(s)] An overview of the demographics of aging, the social, biological, psychological, and functional experience of aging, the concept of successful aging, and the careers available in working with older adults. General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 200 - A Major’s Guide to Psychology at CSU [1 credit(s)] Pre or co-requisite: PSY 101. This course covers such topics as the requirements of the psychology major at CSU and the reasons for those requirements; post-graduation pathways for psychology majors; psychology department faculty and their research interests; and research participation. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 217 - Behavioral Science Statistics: Description [3 credit(s)] Pre or co-requisite: PSY 101. Introduction to data collection and to the use of descriptive statistics in analyzing and interpreting data in the social sciences. Basic rules of probability will also be covered. May not be taken for credit by anyone who has taken PSY 311 or PSY 317. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Quantitative Literacy Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 220 - Child Development [3 credit(s)] This course reviews the literature on child biological, motor, perceptual, cognitive (including intelligence), language, emotional, social, and gender development. Child development history, theory, and research strategies will be discussed, as well as the effect of family, peers, media, and schooling. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 221 - Adolescent Psychology [3 credit(s)] Study of human development through adolescence to maturity. The role of maturational changes, and peer and family influences in the process of self-emergence and personal adjustment will be emphasized. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 223 - Life Span Development [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. An overview of cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development from conception through old age. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 255 - Psychology of Women [3 credit(s)] This course provides an overview of women’s issues from a psychological perspective ranging from a re-examination of traditional theories of personality to current topics of research interest. Where relevant, the course draws heavily from the research literature on sex differences and sex role socialization. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: U.S. Diversity Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 293 - Special Topics in Psychology [2-3 credit(s)] Course content will be announced in the semester course schedule. This course may be taken three times on different topics. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 311 - Behavioral Science Statistics [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Application of descriptive and inferential statistics to the analysis and interpretation of data in the social sciences, with special emphasis on hypothesis testing. General Education Category: Quantitative Literacy Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 312 - Research Methods [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PSY 101. This course examines the scientific concepts and principles that are central to psychology research. Topics will include psychological inquiry and the scientific method, research design, measurement, scientific writing, and reporting of results, and ethical issues in psychological research. Students will also learn to think critically about and analyze psychological research reported in newspapers, popular magazines, and local and national news shows. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 317 - Behavioral Science Statistics: Inference [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in one of the following – PSY 217; MTH 147; BUS 201; OSM 201; criterion score on the PSY 317 placement test. Introduction to the use of inferential statistics in analyzing and interpreting data in the social sciences. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Quantitative Literacy Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 331 - Industrial-Organizational Psychology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Introduction to the methods used by industrial/organizational psychologists to increase organizational effectiveness and individual well-being. Topics include selection, training, appraisal, job attitudes, work motivation, leadership, job design, organizational culture, and work environment. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 335 - Consumer Psychology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Examination of the role of psychological processes (such as attitudes, needs, personality) in influencing one’s reaction to consumer goods and services. Implications for advertising, marketing research, and public opinion polling will be addressed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 339 - Social Psychology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Theory and method in social psychology, impression formation, social cognition, attitude change, social influence, group processes, applications of social psychology. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 342 - Psychology of Personality [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. This course surveys the major theories of personality and its measurement. Emphasis is placed on understanding how personality influences behavior. Psychodynamic, humanistic, and behavioral perspectives, among other topics, will be surveyed. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 344 - Intellectual and Personality Testing [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One of the following: PSY 217, SOC 354, BUS 201 or MTH 147. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Course covers basic theory of psychological assessment. The construction, administration, and interpretation of psychological tests of intelligence, abilities, and personality will be discussed. Depending on instructor, emphasis will be placed on measurement theory or practical applications. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 345 - Abnormal Psychology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Examination of the field of abnormal psychology, surveying the major psychological disorders and their classification. Causes and treatments of the major disorders are explored from various theoretical perspectives. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 349 - Survey of Clinical Psychology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Survey of the professional practice of clinical psychology. Clinical and research activities (assessment, therapy, consultation, system intervention), training models, settings (clinic, hospital, school, court) and professional issues (roles, ethics, laws) are among the topics examined. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 351 - Personal Behavior Modification [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Introduction to behavioral theory, assessment, and modification techniques. Consideration of several skills central to adjustment in contemporary society (such as assertion, active listening, anger and stress management, rational thinking, and decision-making) Students will be required to conduct a behavioral self-management project that attempts to change a personally relevant behavioral concern and then describe the project in a detailed paper. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 352 - Human Sexuality [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. This course provides students with a balanced presentation of theory, data, and practical application in the area of human sexuality. Students will explore their attitudes, beliefs, and feelings about human sexuality. The course will help students become more comfortable with their own sexuality; develop greater sensitivity to the attitudes, beliefs, and feelings of others, and create and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships with others. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 353 - Health Psychology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. The impact of behavior, cognition, and affect on biological function and dysfunction is examined from theoretical and empirical perspectives. Stress and coping styles, behavioral medicine (such as compliance, pain management, behavioral factors in acute and chronic illness), lifestyle choices, and habit control are among the topics considered in relation to the prevention and treatment of disease. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 356 - Multicultural Psychology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. The study of all aspects of human psychology (cognitive, affective, behavioral) as it occurs in settings where people of different backgrounds encounter one another. The emphasis will be on the diversity of the USA, and the aspects of social identity we sill study include those based on race/ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, socioeconomic class, religion, and other salient, socially constructed differences. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: U.S. Diversity Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 361 - Psychology Of Consciousness [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. An examination of a wide range of material relevant to the understanding of human consciousness. Topics include the nature and history of human consciousness, altered states of consciousness, sleep and dreams, meditation, biofeedback, hypnosis, and behavior-altering drugs. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 368 - Perceptual Processes [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. This course is a detailed review of human sensory and perceptual processes with applications to psychological issues (such as visual form perception, auditory sensory analysis, perceptual constancies, and attention). The visual and auditory modalities will be emphasized. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 370 - Psychology of Learning [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Survey of research findings and theoretical issues in the study of basic learning processes, such as habituation and sensitization, varieties of conditioning, contingencies of reinforcement and punishment. Such processes contribute to understanding and treating behavioral problems. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 372 - Memory and Cognition [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Examination of major areas of theory and research in cognitive psychology and psycholinguistics, including the topics of perception and attention, memory, semantics, language comprehension, production and acquisition, and the processes of reasoning and decision-making. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 385 - Psychology of Motivation [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Survey of major concepts, research findings, and issues in the study of the selection, initiation, and persistence of behavior across the spectrum of psychology. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 390 - Field Placement [1-4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PSY 101, at least 9 credit hours of psychology courses at the 300- to 400-level and permission of the instructor. Advanced students are placed in an applied setting in the community, presenting the opportunity to learn the process of utilizing previously acquired academic knowledge within the context of an applied setting. Placement experiences are supplemented by on-site supervision, weekly group meetings, outside reading assignments, and a written report. May be repeated for credit for a total of 9 credit hours, but only 6 may apply toward the major, and only 9 credit hours of PSY 390 and PSY 396 combined can be applied toward the 42 credit hour requirement for Psychology majors. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 393 - Special Topics in Psychology [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Course content will be announced in the semester course schedule. This course is repeatable. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 396 - Independent Study [1-4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Written permission of the instructor, and departmental approval. May be repeated for credit for a total of 9 credit hours with a change of topic, but only 6 may apply toward the major and only 9 credit hours of PSY 390 and PSY 396 combined can be applied toward the 42 credit hour requirement for Psychology majors. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 411 - Computer Applications of Statistics [3 credit(s)] Pre-requisites: PSY 101 and PSY 311 (or 317) or equivalent or permission of instructor. This course is designed to help students become proficient at using statistical software (such as SAS) in order to analyze data. Emphasis will also be placed upon interpreting analyzed data. Topics covered will be ANOVA, MANOVA, multiple regression, and chi-square. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 412 - Psychology Laboratory [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Grade of “C” or better in the following: PSY 101, PSY 311 (or 317) or equivalent, and PSY 312 or equivalent. This course covers methods of research design, data collection, data analysis, and reporting of research findings. Students conduct empirical research and write reports. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 414 - Writing in Psychology [2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. PSY 101. This course is designed to develop the writing skills of students with respect to writing conceptual (review or theoretical) papers according to APA format. A substantial written report is one of the requirements. Enrolled students must be concurrently enrolled in any 300-or 400-level content-based psychology course. Prior to registering, students must obtain a written agreement from the content course instructor to serve as a grader of the required written report. The content course instructor, in consultation with the student, will determine the topic of the written report. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 415 - Evaluating Psychological Research [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Grade of “C” or better in the following: PSY 101, PSY 312, PSY 317 or equivalent, and the completion of at least one course from each Psychology Core area. This course serves as a capstone for BA psychology majors. Students will critically review the knowledge that they’ve gained throughout their coursework and will use this knowledge to critically evaluate new psychological information. Course assignments include oral presentations and a major paper. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 429 - Psychology of Aging [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Comprehensive survey of aging - the final developmental period in the lifespan. Topics include methodological issues, theoretical perspectives on aging, changes in cognitive, social, and personality functions, and psychopathology. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 448 - Mental Health and Aging [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PSY 101 and PSY 345 or permission of instructor. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Course focuses on the nature and problems of old age, including change, and stability associated with the aging process; mental-health issues; assessment and treatment of emotional and organic brain disorders in late life, and long-term care vs. home-care issues. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 479 - History of Psychology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PSY 101 and three psychology courses (not to include PSY 396). Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Examination of the development of psychological ideas since the Classical Period, and of Psychology as a discipline since the nineteenth century. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 481 - Psychopharmacology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101 and BIO 100 or equivalent. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Covers the principles of drug actions in the nervous system and describes the effects of drugs on behavioral variables; deals with drugs that are used in recreational and clinical settings. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 482 - Biological Basis of Behavior [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. This course reviews our knowledge of how behavior and cognition are controlled by neural and other physiological processes. The content falls into three areas: an examination of neurons and neurotransmitters; a description of sensory and motor systems; and a summary of various behavioral and cognitive phenomena (e.g., learning, memory, psychiatric disorders) and how the central nervous system is involved in their control. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 487 - Brain and Cognition [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Cognitive neuropsychology is the study of cognitive processes as revealed by their disruption due to brain damage, and by modern techniques of brain investigation. The course presents current topics in cognitive neuropsychology, including units on basic brain anatomy and functioning, perceptual and attentional processes, language, and memory. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 493 - Special Topics in Psychology [2-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Psychology major with senior standing, or permission of instructor. Seminar on current research in psychology. Specific topics will be announced in the semester course schedule. May be repeated three times on different topics. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 495H - Honors Seminar [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PSY 101 and permission of instructor or enrollment in either the University Honors Program or University Scholars Program. For students who have been admitted to the Honors Program in Psychology. Discussion of research methods and current controversies in psychology; development of either (a) a research proposal for the project that will be carried out in PSY 497H and completed in PSY 498H, or (b) a plan for coursework that will be carried out during the subsequent academic year to fulfill requirements for the Honors Program in Psychology. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 497H - Honors Project [1-4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PSY 101, PSY 495H, and permission of instructor. For students who have been admitted into the Honors Program in Psychology and who have completed PSY 495H. Students conduct research for their honors theses proposed during PSY 495H under the supervision of the director of the Honors Program or of another faculty member. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 498H - Honors Project and Defense [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. PSY 101, PSY 495H, and permission of instructor. For students who have been admitted into the Honors Program in Psychology and who have completed PSY 495H. The student completes the research proposed during PSY 495H, and writes and defends an honors thesis. Research is supervised by the director of the Honors Program or by another faculty member. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 499 - Exit Evaluation [0 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Senior standing. Final exit examination and outcomes assessment evaluation required of all graduating seniors. Graded S/U. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
Recreation
	REC 200 - Leisure & Society [3 credit(s)] Introduction to the concepts, foundations, and principles fundamental to the study of leisure in society. Provides an overview of recreation delivery systems, the recreation profession, and the administration of recreational programs. Examines current issues, future trends, and career options in the leisure field. Click here for the schedule of courses
Religious Studies
	REL 101 - Understanding Religion [3 credit(s)] An orientation to the academic study of religion and an introduction to influential religions of the world in historical and comparative perspective. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Arts and Humanities ALAAME Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 217 - Religion In Black America [3 credit(s)] Historical study of the religious movements of Black Americans. General Education Category: African-American Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 227 - Science and Belief [3 credit(s)] Inquiry into modern scientific and religious consciousness in the light of modern scientific approaches to “reality” and the influence of Eastern religious thought in the West. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 231 - Introduction to the Old Testament [3 credit(s)] Examination of the literature of the Old Testament in the light of its historical context. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 232 - Jesus and the Gospels [3 credit(s)] A survey of the earliest surviving Christian gospels, both those included in the New Testament, and those not. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 235H - Origins of the Christian Religion - Honors [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and Honors standing or permission of university Honors Program; students may not receive credit for both REL 235H and REL 236. An introduction to the critical study of Christian origins and the New Testament as seen from the perspective of comparative religion. After a brief introduction to religion in the ancient Mediterranean world, the course investigates the evolution of early Christian religion from Jesus to his earliest followers in this context, with special attention to issues of myth, ritual, spirit possession, ethics, social identity, and institutional authority. Underlying themes include the relation of the first Christians to other groups of the ancient Mediterranean world, and the question of unity and diversity in the New Testament. Emphasis on close, critical analysis of primary texts. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities, Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 236 - Introduction to the New Testament [3 credit(s)] A survey of major issues in the critical study of the New Testament. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 245 - Religion in America [3 credit(s)] Exploration of major religious issues arising out of the development and encounter of Protestantism, Catholicism, and Judaism in America. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 248 - Race, Immigration and Religion in America [3 credit(s)] This course explores the complex relationship between three key themes in American history: immigration, race and religion. The course focuses specifically on the impact of four immigrant groups (Europeans, Africans, Latinos, and South Asians) on the religious landscape of America. The course spans the period from First European contact with Native Americans until the present. In this course, we examine how immigration has resulted in religious and cultural exchange, adjustment, retrenchment, and/or assimilation among the various cultures that have occupied the physical space of the U.S. over the course of the last six centuries. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of materials in this course, including primary documents, secondary documents, film and television, music, and material culture. General Education Category: U.S. Diversity Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 260 - Women and Religion [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. An historical approach to the questions surrounding women and traditional religious roles, ideals, and models. Women’s and Gender Studies course. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities, Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 261 - Demons, Devils, and Possession [3 credit(s)] Exploration of the religious experience of evil as symbolically depicted in terms of magic, witchcraft, and the Devil. Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 265 - Religion and Culture [3 credit(s)] Interaction of religion and culture as seen in such areas as literature, art, film, music, and theater. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 268 - Religion and Culture in Africa [3 credit(s)] Exploration of religious traditions in selected African cultures as represented in literary texts, drama, art, and theological writing. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities ALAAME Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 274 - Buddhism and Hinduism in America [3 credit(s)] This course explores the different Buddhist and Hindu communities in America. Additionally, issues pertaining to transformation and adaptation of beliefs and practices to the American landscape will also be addressed. General Education Category: U.S. Diversity Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 276 - Eastern Religions [3 credit(s)] An introduction to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto. A consideration of their origins, development, and contemporary trends. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities ALAAME Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 280 - Comparative Mythology [3 credit(s)] An introduction to theories of myth and mythological interpretation through an in-depth and comparative study of the mythologies of different religious cultures. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 317 - Religious Ethics of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King [3 credit(s)] This course explores the religious ethics of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., as presented in their own speeches and writings and the works of various interpreters. General Education Category: African-American Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 321 - Contemporary Christian Thought [3 credit(s)] Selected topics in the background and development of recent Christian thought. Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 336 - Hellenistic and Roman Religions [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Study of Graeco-Roman religions of the Hellenistic period. Topics include mystery religions, emperor worship, miracle workers, magic, astrology, and savior figures. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 341 - Judaism in the Greek and Roman Worlds [3 credit(s)] A critical examination of the history, literature, and religion of the Jewish people in the Post-Exilic Era, with special emphasis on the Greco-Roman period. Themes include the interplay of political history and religious innovation, and Jewish strategies for maintaining a distinct cultural and religious identity in conversation with a dominant Hellenistic culture. Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 342 - The Rise of Modern Judaism [3 credit(s)] Cultural, social, and religious history of the Jews in the Middle Ages and modern times, with particular emphasis on Judaism in America in the 20th century. Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 343 - Medieval Christianity [3 credit(s)] A historical examination of Medieval Christian thought as exemplified in major writings from the end of the Roman Empire in the West to the dawn of the Renaissance. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 344 - Rise of Modern Christianity [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Historical development of Christianity from the Enlightenment to the present. Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 345 - The Protestant Reformation [3 credit(s)] Historical Study of the growth and development of Christian thought in the sixteenth-century Reformation. Focus on major writings that exemplify critical themes and issues. Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 346 - Christian Mysticism [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. An exploration of the tradition of mystical thought and practice in Western religious culture. The course begins from the beliefs of the ancient world about the human person and divinity that are the primary enablers of mystical thinking and goes on to examine the development of the mystical tradition of the Christian West in its social, literary, religious, aesthetic, and personal dimensions. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 350 - Religion in Interdisciplinary Perspective [3 credit(s)] An analysis of influential studies of religion from a variety of disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, history, literary studies, psychology, and others. . Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 360 - Hinduism [3 credit(s)] Origin and historical development of Hinduism, including its systems of thought, religious literature, institutions, and practices. Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 362 - Buddhism [3 credit(s)] Origin and historical development of Buddhism, including its systems of thought, religious literature, institutions, and practices. Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 363 - Women and the Goddess in Asian Religions [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Examines the role of the Goddess in Asian religious traditions and the various ways in which the feminine is depicted. Additionally, this course explores the role of the Goddesses in the construction of gender in Asian cultures. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 364 - Islam [3 credit(s)] Origin and historical development of Islam, including its theology, institutions, and practices. Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 366 - Modern Islamic Movements [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. This class explores the impact of political Islam on today’s world. Students will study the development and beliefs of influential Islamic movements during the modern era, as well as the relationship between religion and politics within several contemporary Islamic societies. Readings include the works of modern Muslim writers from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. The class will consider the arguments of radical Islamists such as Sayyid Qutb or the Ayatollah Khomeini, as well as Muslim thinkers who represent a different, more liberal interpretation of Islam. Topics include: Islam and Democracy, Role of Women, Freedom of Thought, Holy War, and Islamic views on religious and political authority. The course will also discuss the controversial topic of whether Islam and the West are engaged in a violent clash of civilizations. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 367 - Muslim Relations with Christians and Jews [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. In this course, we will study the history of conflict and cooperation between Christians, Muslims and Jews, read foundational, historical, and modern texts exemplifying views from each faith community towards the others, examine modern conflicts, and learn about recent approaches at inter-faith dialogue and cooperation. Background knowledge of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam is helpful, and introductory information on all three faiths will be available on two hour reserve at the library for those who are interested. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 368 - Religion in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. In this class we will study the role that religion has played and continues to play in the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, both positive impacts and difficulties it has created. We will become familiar with different varieties of Jews, Christians and Muslims and the involvement that each has had in the conflict. Course requirements include a 10-12 page original research paper, ten reading responses, participation in five case study debates, a map assignment and a final examination. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 369 - Everyday Life in Muslim Societies [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. In this class we will address common stereotypes of Muslims and Islam by examining the varieties of Islamic practice followed by average Muslims in large Islamic communities located on three different continents. Students will learn about everyday beliefs and practices in such areas as Islamic ritual, social relationships, gender roles, Muslim sects, mystical beliefs, the role of politics, and the impact of Islamic law on Muslim societies. Our focus will be upon common Islamic beliefs and practices rather than upon extremist groups and radical beliefs. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 374 - Letters and the Religion of the Apostle Paul [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Critical investigation of the seven “undoubted” letters of Paul in history of religons perspective. Special attention will be given to Paul’s efforts to create and maintain new religious communities with a distinct social and cultural identity in the ancient Mediterranean world; to the beliefs, practices, and authority structures that defined those communities; and to the controversies Paul’s efforts generated within the early Jesus movement. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 376 - Women in Early Christianity [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. An examination of the attitudes toward, and roles of, women in the Greco-Roman and Jewish worlds; in the teaching of Jesus; in Paul; and in early Christianity through the second century. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 466 - Advanced Topics in the Historical Jesus [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: REL 232. Selected topics in the study of Jesus and the origin of the early Christian movement. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 475 - The Qur’an: Language, History, and Religion [3 credit(s)] The course is designed for students of History, Arabic language, and Religious Studies and aims to take students on a journey into the Qur’an with regard to its form, content, and impact. The course consists of three main components which are structured around the following three areas. First, examining the Qur’an as a historical text, this course traces the formative stages of Islamic history and its role in the making of Islamic historical identity. Second, since the Qur’an constitutes the foundation upon which Modern Standard Arabic is built, the course analyzes the linguistic structure and style of the Qur’an and its uses in modern writings. Finally, the religious aspect of this course is dedicated to the introduction of the Qur’an as the key text of the Islamic faith, practices, and civilization. The course uses the Qur’an to make an analytical comparison between Islam and other monotheistic religions. The course will be taught in English. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 490 - Senior Thesis Proposal [1 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior standing, permission of thesis advisor, and permission of department chairperson. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 491 - Senior Thesis Writing [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Completion of REL 490, senior standing, permission of thesis advisior, and permission of department chairperson. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	REL 495 - Seminar in Religion [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): Two courses in religion or permission of instructor. Intensive examination of the works of specific religious thinkers and movements. Specific topics listed in the semester course schedule. May be repeated with a change of topic for up to 6 credit hours. Click here for the schedule of courses

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Course Descriptions

Course Numbering System

PSC 401 - City Council Internship Program

PSC 402 - Campaign Politics Internship

PSC 403 - Administrative Internship Program

PSC 405 - State Government Administrative Internship

PSC 406 - International Relations Internship

PSC 407 - Summer Internship

PSC 420 - Seminar in American Politics

PSC 421 - Seminar in Comparative Politics

PSC 422 - Seminar in International Relations

PSC 423 - Seminar in Law and Political Theory

PSC 496 - Independent Study

PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology

PSY 101H - H: Introduction to Psychology - Honors

PSY 180 - Introduction to Gerontology

PSY 200 - A Major’s Guide to Psychology at CSU

PSY 217 - Behavioral Science Statistics: Description

PSY 220 - Child Development

PSY 221 - Adolescent Psychology

PSY 223 - Life Span Development

PSY 255 - Psychology of Women

PSY 293 - Special Topics in Psychology

PSY 311 - Behavioral Science Statistics

PSY 312 - Research Methods

PSY 317 - Behavioral Science Statistics: Inference

PSY 331 - Industrial-Organizational Psychology

PSY 335 - Consumer Psychology

PSY 339 - Social Psychology

PSY 342 - Psychology of Personality

PSY 344 - Intellectual and Personality Testing

PSY 345 - Abnormal Psychology

PSY 349 - Survey of Clinical Psychology

PSY 351 - Personal Behavior Modification

PSY 352 - Human Sexuality

PSY 353 - Health Psychology

PSY 356 - Multicultural Psychology

PSY 361 - Psychology Of Consciousness

PSY 368 - Perceptual Processes

PSY 370 - Psychology of Learning

PSY 372 - Memory and Cognition

PSY 385 - Psychology of Motivation

PSY 390 - Field Placement

PSY 393 - Special Topics in Psychology

PSY 396 - Independent Study

PSY 411 - Computer Applications of Statistics

PSY 412 - Psychology Laboratory

PSY 414 - Writing in Psychology

PSY 415 - Evaluating Psychological Research

PSY 429 - Psychology of Aging

PSY 448 - Mental Health and Aging

PSY 479 - History of Psychology

PSY 481 - Psychopharmacology

PSY 482 - Biological Basis of Behavior

PSY 487 - Brain and Cognition

PSY 493 - Special Topics in Psychology

PSY 495H - Honors Seminar

PSY 497H - Honors Project

PSY 498H - Honors Project and Defense

PSY 499 - Exit Evaluation

REC 200 - Leisure & Society

REL 101 - Understanding Religion

REL 217 - Religion In Black America

REL 227 - Science and Belief

REL 231 - Introduction to the Old Testament

REL 232 - Jesus and the Gospels

REL 235H - Origins of the Christian Religion - Honors

REL 236 - Introduction to the New Testament

REL 245 - Religion in America

REL 248 - Race, Immigration and Religion in America

REL 260 - Women and Religion

REL 261 - Demons, Devils, and Possession

REL 265 - Religion and Culture

REL 268 - Religion and Culture in Africa

REL 274 - Buddhism and Hinduism in America

REL 276 - Eastern Religions

REL 280 - Comparative Mythology

REL 317 - Religious Ethics of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King

REL 321 - Contemporary Christian Thought

REL 336 - Hellenistic and Roman Religions