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PTR 629 - Musculoskeletal Management II
This course is a continuation of Musculoskeletal Management I. The focus of the course is on evidence-based, patient centered care in orthopedic physical therapy. Current systems for classification of musculoskeletal disorders are explored and intervention planning is based on a movement system diagnosis. Patient education, manual therapy, including both thrust and non-thrust joint mobilization techniques, and therapeutic exercise are covered in depth.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 4
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PTR 632 - Integumentary Prosthetics Orthotics
This course covers integument, prosthetics and orthotics. It encompasses evaluation and intervention of the integumentary system, burns, pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, venous ulcers, infections, and individuals with amputations. Knowledge of prosthetics and orthotics will be applied to a variety of client types, across the lifespan. Principles of normal biomechanics, patho-mechanics, physiology, and pathophysiology are used for evaluation and intervention with the patient with vascular, neuromuscular, and/or musculoskeletal compromises. Properties of various materials used in prosthetics and orthotics and the relationship to patient/client functions are explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 4
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PTR 635 - Clinical Education II
This is a full time, eight (8) week, supervised clinical education experience provided in an approved agency. Supervision is provided by a licensed physical therapist. The goal of this experience is to have students manage a variety of patients using the “Guide to Practice” in examination, evaluation, documentation, goal setting, intervention, and discharge planning. This course and PTR 636 may be combined into a longer experience, upon approval of the Director of Clinical Education.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 6
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PTR 636 - Clinical Education III
This is a full time, eight (8) week supervised clinical educational experience provided in an approved agency. The primary emphasis of this experience is to demonstrate entry-level competency in examination, evaluation, documentation, goal setting, intervention, and discharge planning.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 6
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PTR 650 - Research I Settings
Within the series of research courses, students gain an understanding of the research process from identifying a question through all the steps necessary, including the choice of appropriate research methodology, to answer the question in a scientific manner. In this course, students investigate the components of developing a reasonable research question, identifying subjects to investigate, and outlining methodology. By the end of the course, students draft a research proposal, based on scientific literature, related to physical therapy.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 3
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PTR 654 - Research II
Under direction of research faculty with expertise in chosen area, students refine the research proposal initiated in PTR 650, complete the Human Subjects Review Committee process, outline the project implementation, and develop the timeline for data collection, analysis, and completion.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 2
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PTR 659 - Neuromuscular Management I
This course will provide the student with an in depth exploration of current theories of CNS development, dysfunction, recovery, and aging. Topics will include current research on brain function, motor development, and specific theoretical models of neurorehabilitation (e.g., sensory integration, motor control, motor learning, neurodevelopmental treatment). Practical application of techniques and problem-solving situations for individuals throughout the lifespan will be provided in the laboratory sections to further illustrate clinical relevance.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 4
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PTR 660 - Neuromuscular Management II
This course will build on the theories introduced in Neuromuscular I. Additional topics will include evaluation and development of a plan of care including functional training, compensation, home management and adaptation, community and leisure reintegration, appropriate transfer of service, and secondary and tertiary prevention. Evidence will be explored for clinical decision making on appropriate intervention, prognosis, and termination of physical therapy services. Practical application of techniques and problem-solving situations for individuals throughout the lifespan will be provided in the laboratory sections to further illustrate clinical relevance.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 4
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PTR 661 - Research III
Students will complete the data collection process for a specific research project and begin data analysis. Students will complete the discussion section of the project report.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 2
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PTR 710 - Business & Management for the Physical Therapist
This course prepares the student for administration and management roles in physical therapy. Emphasis is on interpersonal interactions with health care professionals and effectively applying concepts, theories and principles of leadership and management in the provision of physical therapy services. Strategies to manage human resources effectively are examined. Analysis of financial planning, budgeting and reimbursement methods, continuous quality improvement (CQI) and marketing strategies in physical therapy are integral topics threaded throughout this course. An understanding of individual interpersonal styles and how each style interacts with others is addressed in this course. Management topics addressed include: planning and organizing, directing and controlling, financial management (i.e. budgeting), quality assurance and marketing. Effective human resource management strategies are investigated and analyzed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 3
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PTR 712 - Interaction of Disability and Environment
This course is designed to develop the physical therapist’s understanding of psychosocial considerations and cultural competence in health care. It entails the use of a systems perspective that values differences and is responsive to diversity at all levels of an organization, i.e., policy, governance, administrative, workforce, provider, and consumer/client. Physical therapy students will be prepared to promote and support the attitudes, behaviors, knowledge, and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with patients and each other in a culturally diverse work environment. Students should be able to use a variety of methods to collect and utilize accurate demographics, cultural, epidemiological and clinical outcome data for racial and ethnic groups in the service area, and become informed about the ethnic/cultural needs, resources, and assets of the surrounding community.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 2
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PTR 721 - Professional Issues III
In this final course of the series of professional exploration, students will discuss and debate practice and legislative issues that determine the present and the future of the Physical Therapy profession. Many of the issues discussed will emerge from situations that the students have experienced in clinical education. Students will explore a variety of APTA documents and develop a vision, and life long learning plan based on those documents. PTR 721 will also serve as a vehicle for the students to familiarize themselves with licensure requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 3
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PTR 725 - Clinical Education IV
This course provides the opportunity for students to apply the clinical skills they have acquired in an array of settings to underserved populations utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Students learn through facilitated interdisciplinary groups and supervised clinical practice to identify the needs of underserved individuals and their families. Once the needs are identified through screening and evaluation, students are guided to identify the types of interventions most likely to meet the clients’ needs in an interdisciplinary setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 2
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PTR 726 - Clinical Education V
This is a full time, eight (8) week culminating clinical education course. For this experience, students are encouraged to select a practice setting addressing the needs of more complex or unique clients. Experiences include, but are not limited to: evaluation and intervention, interdisciplinary team planning, client education, consultation, and clinical research. Students are expected to practice at entry level with supervision.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 6
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PTR 728 - Advanced Physical Therapy Elective
Opportunity for advanced study in a specific area of physical therapy. Topics and requirements vary accordingly.
Prerequisites & Notes
Requires successful completion of all prior coursework.
Credits: 3
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PTR 760 - Research IV
Data analysis and reporting of results is completed; draft of manuscript completed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 2
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PTR 761 - Research V
During this course, students prepare a professional research poster for dissemination to faculty, local providers and students. They complete an abstract, suitable for submission to a professional conference.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 3
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PTU 304 - Professional Issues I
This is the first in a series of three courses designed to provide physical therapy students with a comprehensive and current foundation in the issues pertinent to the physical therapy profession. The course will explore the history of the profession, the scope of practice (legal and ethical), and education in the profession. It will introduce the students to professional behavior, including communication and feedback techniques, and the assessment of professional behavior. Students will also gain an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the profession from such documents as the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and Core Values of the Profession.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: R
Credits: 4
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PHY 203L - PI General Physics Laboratory I
(Perspectives I Course) An experimental laboratory course designed to develop skills in data acquisition, data analysis and error analysis. Includes experiments in kinematics, dynamics, energy and momentum conservation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Coreq: PHY 207 or PHY 251 Additional course fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 1
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PHY 204L - PII General Physics Lab II
(Perspectives II course) An experimental laboratory courses designed to develop skills in data acquisition, data analysis and error analysis. Includes experiments in heat, harmonic motion, sound, light and electricity and magnetism.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR Additional course fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 1
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PHY 207 - PI Introductory Physics I
(Perspectives I course) This is the first semester of a one-year course appropriate for liberal arts students. The course is designed to provide the student with an appreciation of the role of Physics in life as well as understanding the laws of natures. An objective of this course is the development of problem solving skills. Topics include: kinematics, Newton’s laws, statics, work and energy, power, momentum, and vibrations. Requires a strong background in algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Coreq: PHY 203L. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 3
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PHY 208 - PII Introductory Physics II
(Perspectives II course) This is the second semester of a one-year course appropriate for liberal arts students. Topics include: wave motion, sound, light, geometric optics, and electricity and magnetism.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PHY 203L PHY 207 with C- or better Coreq: PHY 204L Adv Codes: R. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 3
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PHY 209 - Physics Workshop
The PLTL Workshop model engages teams of ten to twelve students guided by a peer leader in solving problems in physics. The workshop model provides an active learning environment for students in which a peer leader leads the group utilizing various techniques for problem solving, provides guidance when needed, and advice regarding the best practices for students when studying physics. The workshop leader sets a tone for the discussion in which individual points of view are respected, criticism is constructive, and all members have an equal opportunity to participate. The workshop is designed for those students in the algebra based introductory physics courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Coreq: PHY 207 or PHY 208
Credits: 0
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PHY 251 - PI Fundamentals of Physics I
(Perspectives I course) This course is a calculus-based introduction to physics with primary emphasis on Newtonian mechanics. The topics include: kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum, equilibrium of rigid bodies, gravitation, and vibrations. Problem solving is a major component of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: MTH 113 Coreq: PHY 203L Adv Codes: R. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 3
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PHY 252 - PII Fundamentals of Physics II
(Perspectives II course) Continuation of the calculus-based physics sequence. The topics covered include: waves, geometrical optics, heat and thermodynamics and electricity and magnetism.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: PHY 203L PHY 251 MTH 114 with grades of C- or better Coreq: PHY 204L Adv Codes: BR. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 3
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PHY 255 - Physics Workshop
The PLTL Workshop model engages teams of ten to twelve students guided by a peer leader in solving problems in physics. The workshop model provides an active learning environment for students in which a peer leader leads the group utilizing various techniques for problem solving, provides guidance when needed, and advice regarding the best practices for students when studying physics. The workshop leader sets a tone for the discussion in which individual points of view are respected, criticism is constructive, and all members have an equal opportunity to participate. The workshop is designed for those students in the calculus based physics courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Coreq: PHY 251 or PHY 252
Credits: 0
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PSC 101 - PI Introduction to Political Science
(Perspectives I course) An introduction to the discipline of political science: the development of Western political philosophy; the structure of U.S. and European governments; and basic principles of international relations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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PSC 301 - PII American Government and Politics
(Perspectives II course) The foundations of American government, the principles and practices of federalism, the institutions of government, political behavior and public policy.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: any PI in Social Science Adv Codes: BR.
Credits: 3
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PSC 302 - State and Local Government
An overview of the function of state and local governments in the U.S. federal system; the structure and powers of different local governmental bodies, the problems and opportunities related to inter-governmental relations, current trends in the consolidation, and proliferation of state and local bodies. Special attention given to workings of New York State and local government.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in Social Science.
Credits: 3
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PSC 303 - PII Political Philosophy: Plato to Machiavelli
(Perspectives II course) Introduction to ideas of prominent political philosophers of western civilization. Readings from Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli and others.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PHL 101 and PSC 101 Cross-listed with PHL 303.
Credits: 3
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PSC 305 - PII The American Presidency
(Perspectives II course) The political and historical evolution of the office of the president from Washington to the present. Attention given to campaigns, elections, presidential leadership and politics of the Oval Office and the development of the powers of the president.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in History and Social Science Cross-listed with HIS 305.
Credits: 3
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PSC 306 - PII Contemporary Political Theory: Selected Issues
This course explores some of the most influential conceptualizations of power, justice, ideology, and identity in contemporary political theory and relates them to the enduring concerns of modern political thought.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: any PI in Social Science. Adv Codes: BR.
Credits: 3
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PSC 308 - PII United States Constitutional History
(Perspectives II course) The American constitutional system as seen through significant administrative policies and decisions of the Supreme Court, 1789 to the present.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in History & Social Science Cross-listed with HIS 308.
Credits: 3
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PSC 309G - PII Arabs, Turks and Israelis: History and Politics of the Mediterranean Middle East
(Perspectives II Global Course) An introductory study of the countries of the Middle East that border or are near to the Mediterranean Sea Including Egypt, Israel/Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Turkey. We will study the historical, religious and political background of this region. Special attention given to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PI HIS and ANT 101, ECO 101, GEO 101 GEO 102 or PSC 101 Cross-listed with HIS 309G. International Studies course.MCS
Credits: 3
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PSC 310G - PII Politics in the Developing World
(Perspectives II Course) A study of selected nations of the so-called “Third World” taking into consideration the major theories which dominate the literature, the vestiges of colonialism, current political and economic conditions, and the North-South Conflict.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: ANT 101, or ECO 101, or GEO 101 or 102, or PSC 101. Adv Codes: BR. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 3
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PSC 311G - PII Latin America, The National Period
(Perspectives II course) This course covers the history of Latin America from the wars of independence and nation building until the 1990’s neoliberal reforms and revolutions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in History and Social Science Fulfills Multicultural Studies Concentration Cross-listed with HIS 311G. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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PSC 312G - PII Politics of Sub-Sahara Africa
(Perspectives II course) An introduction to the complex problems which consume this region using selected case studies. Areas of inquiry include ethnic conflicts, hunger, and Africa’s role in international politics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Any PI in History and ANT 101, ECO 101 GEO 101 GEO 102 or PSC 101. Multicultural Studies Minor course Adv Codes: BR Cross-listed with HIS 312G. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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PSC 313G - PII Comparative Politics of Europe And Japan
(Perspectives II course) An in-depth study of the governmental structures and domestic politics of the major Western European democracies and Japan.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: ANT 101, ECO 101 or 102, GEO 101 or 102, or PSC 101. Adv Codes: BR. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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PSC 314G - PII International Relations
(Perspectives II course) A study of the struggle for power among nations with emphasis on issues of sovereignty, international law and human rights using selected case studies.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: ANT 101 ECO 101 GEO 101 GEO 102 or PSC 101 Adv Codes: BR Required for INS and Int. Bus Majors. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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PSC 315G - PII Russia in the 20th Century
(Perspectives II course) Domestic and external factors contributing to the Bolshevik experiment, the consequences under Stalin, and the post-World War II efforts at restructuring.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in History or Social Science Cross-listed with HIS 315G Fulfills Multicultural Studies concentration. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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PSC 317 - PII Modern Political Philosophy
(Perspective II Course) This course examines major figures in modern political philosophy, addressing such issues as the origins of government, private property, and the market, as well as the ideals of individual liberty, equality, and toleration. Readings include selections from Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Smith, Burke, Mill, Wollstonecraft, and Marx.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: any PI in Social Science or HIS 103 and PHL 101 Adv Codes: BR Cross-listed with PHL 317.
Credits: 3
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PSC 318G - PII Justice in Islamic Political Philosophy
(Perspectives II Global course) An introduction to the concept of justice as found in the works of major figures in the history of Islamic political philosophy. We include a review of the basics of Islam and the history of Islamic lands of the Middle East. We will study primary texts that mark major turning points in the development of Islamic political thought.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereqs: PHL 101 and PSC 101 or PSC 303 Cross-listed with PHL 318G. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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PSC 328G - PII China in the Twentieth Century
(Perspectives II course) Explores China as it moves from the traditional Imperial culture through the modernization efforts of Mao, Deng and Jiang.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Cross-listed with HIS 328G Prereqs: Any PI in History or Social Science. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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PSC 335 - Persian Gulf - History and Politics
The history and politics of the countries of the Persian Gulf from Muhammad’s time to the present. Topics include Islam, different cultures in the region and domestic and international political, economic and social forces at play. Countries include: Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: Any PI in history or ANT 101, ECO 101 GEO 101, GEO 102, or PSC 101 Cross-listed with HIS 335.
Credits: 3
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PSC 335G - PII Persian Gulf - History and Politics
(Perspectives II Course) This course covers the history and politics of the countries of the Persian Gulf from the time of Muhammed to the present. We will consider the religion of Islam and the different cultures within the region in addition to the domestic and international political, economic and social forces at play. Countries covered include: Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in history or ANT 101, GEO 101, GEO 102, or PSC 101 Cross-listed with HIS 335G.
Credits: 3
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PSC 336G - PII Women in the Middle East
(Perspectives II, Global course) The course provides an overview of the political, socio-economic and cultural aspects of the lives of women in several Middle Eastern societies. We will focus specific themes within an historical context with specific reference to the current political, economic, social and cultural issues that impact the lives of women in the region.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: Any PI in Social Science. Women and Gender Studies course.
Credits: 3
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PSC 340 - Campaigns, Voters and Elections
Electoral politics in the United States are examined in a study of national, state and local elections. Topics will include a study of historical and contemporary political campaigns, theories and patterns of voting, the expansion of sufferage, electoral reform, media coverage and opinion polling, and the interpretation of electoral outcomes.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PSC 101.
Credits: 3
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PSC 341 - PII Healthcare Politics: US Policy In Comparative Perspective
(Perspectives II course) Why is the United States the only advanced democratic nation which does not guarantee all citizens access to health care? Why do Americans spend more on health care than any other nation, yet have poorer health outcomes than citizens of other comparable countries? This course examines the structure of American health care system and compares it with those of other advanced capitalist democracies. Focusing on historical and political explanations of American exceptionalism, we ask whether recent developments suggest a possibility of convergence among the major industrialized countries.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: Any PI in Social Science International Studies course. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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PSC 342 - PII US Social Policy in Comparative Perspective
(Perspectives II course) This course examines various areas of U.S. social policy and compares them with policies of other advanced capitalist democracies. The course focuses on several related questions. Why do similar countries adopt different solutions to the same social problems? Are we witnessing convergence or divergence in the way different nations structure their social policies? What are the ultimate social, political and human effects of different approaches to social provision?
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Any PI in Social Science. Adv Codes: BR. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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PSC 352 - Political Methodology
A study and an exercise in the methods of knowledge and analysis appropriate to the social sciences as an empirical discipline.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR Prereq: PSC 101 or SOC 101. Cross-listed with SOC 352. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 3
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PSC 355 - Criminal Trials: History, Context and Practice
The focus of this course is the American criminal trial; it will include a study of the historical development and current state of criminal practice and trial procedures. We will also examine the cultural and social issues surrounding important trials. The class will include a mock trial.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: Any PI in Social Science.
Credits: 3
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PSC 356 - Introduction to Law
An introduction to courts and the legal system and a survey of the basic legal issues such as contracts, torts, real estate, family law, rights on arrest, and other topics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: Any PI in Social Science.
Credits: 3
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PSC 357 - Family Law
The Family Law course will review the development of the family law system in New York and the United States. Particular attention will be paid to areas of family law including how we create and define families, divorce, adoption, rights of the child in the court and the intercession between family law and other types of specialty courts.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: Any PI in Social Science.
Credits: 3
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PSC 358 - Civil Rights Law
Is justice blind? What are the various interests that impact the legal process? How do race, class and gender affect legal outcomes? This course will explore these issues of American Law through historic cases in civil rights and recent court cases dealing with race and gender.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BHR Prereq: Any PI in Social Science.
Credits: 3
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PSC 360 - Special Topics in Political Science
Seminar which explores in-depth topics of particular interest in politics and government.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: Any PI in Social Science.
Credits: 3
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PSC 401 - PII Modern Revolutions
(Perspectives II course) Investigates various forms of internal violence including such phenomena as rebellion, terrorism, and the anatomy of revolution.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in History and Social Science Cross-listed with HIS 401. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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PSC 412 - PII United States Foreign Policy
(Perspective II course) American diplomacy from 1076 to recent times.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in History and Social Science Cross-listed with HIS 412. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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PSC 416 - PII International Law
(Perspective II course) An introduction to international law which will examine legal rules that govern relations between states and organizations. After a survey of the history and sources of international law, we will examine international legal developments in key global issue areas, such as the environment and international armed conflict.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in Social Science.
Credits: 3
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PSC 417 - Constitutional Law and the Media
This course examines issues in Constitutional law and how the various media report them. We will analyze landmark Supreme Court decisions on topics such as abortion, gay marriage and affirmative action. Students examine U.S. case law, statutes, scholarly legal commentary and popular media coverage.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereqs: any PI in Social Science and any PI in Literature. Cross-listed with ENGW 417.
Credits: 3
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PSC 418 - Public Administration
Introduction to decision-making and implementation of policy in the public sector. The “what” and “how” of government.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: PSC 101 or PSC 301 Adv Codes: BR.
Credits: 3
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PSC 440 - Senior Seminar
Capstone course in which students synthesize their study within the major, study selected topics and undertake a major research project.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: AFR.
Credits: 3
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PSC 481 - Urban Internship
The St. John Fisher/Nazareth Colleges Rochester Semester Program (RSP) provides interested and motivated students with a full-time semester long learning experience in urban government and politics. The RSP provides students with 12 credit hours distributed as follows: 6 hours of direct internship credit, 3 hours of independent study consisting of a directed research project, and 3 hours of internship seminar. The RSP is offered only in the Spring semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: CGR Prereq: Upper class only, 3.0 GPA, PSC 101 and 6 credits upper level PSC. Coreqs: PSC 485 and POSC 488 at SJF Petition signed by Dr. Timothy Kneeland Early application deadline for the Spring 09 semester is October 31.
Credits: 6
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PSC 482 - Political Science Internship
A supervised placement in a political setting providing on-the-job experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interest.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: F
Prereq: Department approval and GPA 2.7 or higher
Credits: 3
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PSC 483 - Pre-Law Internship
Supervised placement in an appropriate legal agency for qualified upperclassmen to provide job experience in the law field.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: C Prereq: Department approval and GPA 3.0 or higher.
Credits: 3
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PSC 484 - Political Science Internship
A supervised placement in a political setting providing on-the-job experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interest.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: CGH Prereq: Department approval and GPA 2.7 or higher.
Credits: 3
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PSC 486 - Independent Study
Intensive reading and study in an area of interest and concern to the students of Political Science.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: GHR Open to Political Science majors with consent of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSC 499 - Political Science Comprehensive
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Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: AF.
Credits: 0
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PTG 101 - Elementary Portuguese I
A video-based course emphasizing the basic structure of the language, taught in a simplified way. Related material on Portuguese culture included.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BCR Consultation with dept required. International Studies course. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 3
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PTG 102 - Elementary Portuguese II
A video-based course emphasizing the basic structure of the language, taught in a simplified way. Related material on Portuguese culture included.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGR Prereq: PTG 101. International Studies course. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 3
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PTG 103 - Intermediate Portuguese I
A video-based course with emphasis on communication; audiotapes reinforce the structures learned in class.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGR Prereq: PTG 102. International Studies course. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 3
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PTG 104 - Intermed Portuguese II
A video-based course with emphasis on communication; audio tapes reinforce the structures learned in class.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BCR Prereq: PTG 103. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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PSY 101 - PI Introduction to Psychology: Physiological, Cognitive and Sensory Processes
(Perspectives I course) This is an introductory course to the ‘natural science’ approach to psychology. Topics include: the biology of behavior, sensation & perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, cognition, language and intelligence. We will study the value and limitations of laboratory experiments, read about classic studies in the field, and gain knowledge of differing theoretical perspectives.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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PSY 102 - PI Introduction to Psychology: Personal Development, and Social Behavior
(Perspectives I course) This course introduces students to the “social science” approach to psychology and covers “molar” topics such as human development and social interaction, personality, psychology disorders and therapies. Students will learn about the value and limitations of correlational methods and field research, read pertinent classical studies, and gain knowledge of differing theoretical perspectives.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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PSY 103 - Making the Most Out of the Psychology Major
This course is designed to orient new and prospective psychology majors to the field of psychology and to inform students about academic requirements, expectations, opportunities, careers, and limitations. Students will explore psychology careers, identify courses tailored to their long-term career goals, and discuss graduate school options.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: FR Formerly: PSY 203. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 1
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PSY 201 - Statistics and Research Methods I
Integrated examination of methodological and statistical procedures. Focuses on descriptive statistics and descriptive methodologies. Topics include the nature of scientific inquiry, naturalistic observation, survey methods, single subject designs, and correlation research. Coverage of research methods is connected with appropriate statistical issues. Laboratory exercises are used to illustrate research approaches.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR Prereq: PSY 101 or PSY 102. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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PSY 202 - Statistics and Research Methods II
Continuation of Statistics and Research Methods I. Emphasis is on inferential statistics, hypothesis testing and experimental methodologies. Topics include experimental and quasi-experimental research methods, one-way and factorial research designs with their related statistical procedures including the logic of hypothesis testing, t-tests, and analysis of variance. Laboratory component includes group experiments and an individual research project.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR Prereq: PSY 201. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 4
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PSY 214 - Sensation and Perception
How do we see and hear? How does the brain make sense of sensory inputs to produce the rich perceptual world we experience? We will learn how the anatomy and physiology of the eye, ear, and brain allow us to understand speech, perceive color, see motion and depth, and even recognize faces.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PSY 101 or PSY 102 Formerly: PSY 314. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 3
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PSY 214L - Sensation and Perception Lab
Introduces students to fundamentals of sensation and perception. Topics include the anatomy and physiology of the senses, color and depth perception, perceptual constancy, perception of pitch and timbre, taste and smell and perceptual development. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the neurophysiology of the sensory systems which gives rise to human perceptual phenomena.
Prerequisites & Notes
Coreq: PSY 314 On student’s own time Adv Codes: R.
Credits: 1
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PSY 215 - Physiological Psychology
What is the structure and organization of the brain? How do we make sense of sensory inputs to produce the rich perceptual world we experience? How does the brain regulate our eating, drinking, arousal, and emotions? What can we learn from observing people with brain damage? This course provides an introduction to the brain and how it controls everything we do - our perceptions, actions, thoughts, and emotions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PSY 101 or PSY 102 Formerly: PSY 315. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 3
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PSY 215L - Physiological Psychology Lab
Understanding the role of a person’s brain in directing behavior. Topics include: structure of the nervous system, arousal and sleep, emotion, learning, memory and the effects of brain damage.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Optional lab to accompany PSY 315 Formerly: PSY 315L. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 1
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PSY 221 - PII Development I: Infancy and Childhood
(Perspectives II course) An examination of age-related changes in psychological functioning from conception through adolescence. All aspects of development including physical, cognitive, social and emotional are discussed. Alternative theoretical views are examined, and a special emphasis is made on a theoretical understanding of the facts of development.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PSY 101 or PSY 102. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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PSY 224 - PII Adolescence and Early Adulthood
(Perspectives II Course) Examination of age-related physical, cognitive and social changes occurring during the second and third decades of life. Special emphasis is placed on development within the contexts of family, peers, school, culture and media. Some topics include moral decision-making, religious beliefs, sexuality, career choices and peer groups. Common challenges and disorders are explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PSY 101 or PSY 102. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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PSY 226 - Adulthood and Late Life
Psychological, biological, and social changes and transitions occurring during adult development phases. Attention will be given to new networks of relationships, new behaviors, and new self perceptions taking place as a person moves through lifespan from middle adulthood through to old age and death.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PSY 101 or PSY 102 Formerly: PSY 321. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 3
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PSY 228 - Social Psychology
Individual behavior as influenced by the social context with a discussion of theories and research. Topics include aggression, attraction, altruism, interpersonal influence, attitudes and effects of the environment on social behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: PSY 101, PSY 102 or SOC 101 Cross-listed with SOC 406 Adv Codes: R Formerly: PSY 222. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 3
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PSY 228L - Social Psychology Lab
Individual behavior as influenced by the social context with a discussion of theories and research. Topics include aggression, attraction, altruism, interpersonal influence, attitudes and effects of the environment on social behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: R.
Credits: 1
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PSY 251 - PII Psychology of Women
(Perspectives II course) This course introduces students to the psychological literature on women and gender. The course’s topics include an analysis of the “causes” of sex differences and similarities in abilities and personality; the influence of gender roles on psychological health, women’s relationships in families, portrayals of women in the media, the diversity of women’s experiences, gender and psychological disorders, violence in the lives of women and girls; and applied gender-related issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PSY 101 or 102 Women’s Studies Minor course. Formerly: PSY 223.
Credits: 3
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PSY 252 - PII Motivation
(Perspectives II course) Course will explore all those conditions in the person, environment, and culture that explain why we want what we do. Special emphasis will be placed on helping the student develop an understanding of how biological, psychological, and environmental principles interact to motivate human behavior and thought.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PSY 101 or PSY 102. Formerly: PSY 313. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 3
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PSY 253 - Sport Psychology
Course applies scientific knowledge derived from discipline of Psychology to the understanding of individuals and groups involved in sporting activities. The focus is on underlying psychological theories and principles that inform our understanding of athletes, coaches and spectators.
Prerequisites & Notes
Cross-listed with SPT 372 Adv Codes: R Formerly: PSY 342. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 3
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PSY 254 - Organizational Psychology
Survey of the relationship between psychological principles and traditional organizational aspects such as leadership, group processes, decision-making and communication networks.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PSY 101 Formerly: PSY 333.
Credits: 3
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PSY 255 - Psychology of the Exceptional Individual
The main goal of this course is to provide students with a general survey of exceptional development. We will consider some of the broader political economic and social aspects of exceptionality as well as covering several specific forms of exceptionality. When discussing these issues we will focus on integrating theory and research with real world problems and your own knowledge and experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PSY 101 or PSY 102 Formerly: PSY 332.
Credits: 3
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PSY 337 - Psychology of Learning
Research and theory in classical operant conditioning and social learning. Involves laboratory experience in control of animal behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: PSY 101 or PSY 102 Adv Codes: R Formerly: PSY 311. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 4
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PSY 337L - Psychology of Learning Lab
Research and theory in classical and operant conditioning. Involves laboratory experience in control of animal behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: R.
Credits: 0
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PSY 338 - Memory and Cognition
Course examines cognitive processes, often called “higher mental processes”. As a discipline, the field of cognitive psychology is concerned with how humans acquire, store, retrieve and use knowledge. Topics include perception, attention, memory, categorization of thinking, problem solving, and decision making. Research and theory in cognitive psychology is represented with demonstrations of how knowledge gained from research has been applied to solve problems and improve the quality of life.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PSY 101 or PSY 102 and PSY 201 Formerly: PSY 312. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 3
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PSY 338L - Memory and Cognition Lab
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Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: PSY 101 Optional lab to accompany PSY 312 Adv Codes: R.
Credits: 1
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PSY 343 - PII Abnormal Psychology
(Perspectives II course) Course examines psychological disorders and of the varied forms of human experience and behavior traditionally labeled as “abnormal”. The emphasis will be on descriptions of the disorders, theoretical perspectives, treatment approaches, and the lived experiences of people showing symptoms and signs of the various disorders. Course also focuses on diversity issues relevant to the disorders, their treatments, and policy public issues in the field.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PSY 101 or PSY 102 Formerly: PSY 323. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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PSY 345 - Psychology of Personality
Study of individual differences within the context of major contemporary personality theories. Theoretical understanding of personality is approached from biological, psychosocial, cross-cultural and gender perspectives. Research methods and assessment are reviewed. Case studies are used to illustrate various personality traits and dynamics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: PSY 101 or PSY 102 Adv Codes: R Formerly: PSY 322. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 3
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PSY 350 - PII Human Sexual Behavior
(Perspectives II Course) Analysis of sexuality from the viewpoint of the social sciences. Discussions are organized around the perspectives of essentialism and social constructionism. Topics include sexual behavior from a cross-cultural perspective; the “sexual revolution;” research on sexual behavior; theories of human sexuality, sexual orientation, and the connection among sex, gender, and sexuality.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: ANT 101 ANT 102 PSY 101 or SOC 101 Cross-listed with SOC 327 Women’s Studies Minor course. Formerly: PSY 327. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 3
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PSY 351 - Behavior Modification
Designed to acquaint students with the research on behavior change and applications of the techniques of behavior modification to education, therapy, industry and self-improvement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR Prereq: PSY 101 or PSY 102. Formerly: PSY 231. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 3
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PSY 352G - PII Multicultural Psychology
Synthesis of psychology and the study of cultures and societies. Readings and discussion of some classic cross-cultural studies of human behavior involving child-rearing, values and social attitudes. Investigation of methods for understanding cultural differences in ways that transcend subjective views of cultures. Study of the multicultural nature of the U.S. in psychological context emphasizing effects of cultural differences on individual behavior and experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: PSY 101 or PSY 102 Adv Codes: R Formerly: PSY 240G. International Studies course. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 3
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PSY 353 - Principles of Counseling
Principles and techniques in counseling and psychotherapy as they relate to major psychological theories and research.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: PSY 101 or PSY 102 Adv Codes: R Formerly: PSY 334.
Credits: 3
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