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POLS 2300 SS - Introduction to Political Theory Credits: (3)
An examination of the arguments behind and the implications of the dominant theories of politics. Theories that are studied include liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and republicanism, among others. In studying these theories, the works of such theorists as Plato, Aristotle, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, and Mill will be examined.
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POLS 2500 SS/DV - Human Rights in the World Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Human rights (HR) are a powerful idea in the modern world, but also the focus of controversy. This course will provide students with a broad foundation in human rights including the ability to analyze HR in domestic and int’l law, examine prevention and prosecution techniques, and debate current issues at home and abroad. Emphasis will be placed on women and gender studies (including LGBT issues), vulnerable populations such as refugees, and atrocity crimes.
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POLS 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours with a different title.
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POLS 2930 - Peacebuilding in Rwanda Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Summer [1st Blk]
In this course, students will travel to Rwanda (Africa) to participate in a Peacebuilding Institute (PBI) with Weber State University and Never Again Rwanda. Weber State students and Rwandan University students will work together for an unforgettable academic experience. Through readings, site visits, lectures from specialists, and group discussions, students will explore themes of genocide, human rights, transitional justice, and good governance. In addition they will develop skills in cross-cultural dialogue exchange.
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POLS 3060 - Mock Trial Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
An introduction to some of the basic principles of trial advocacy. Students will prepare for participation on the Weber State University Mock Trial team. May be repeated for a total of four hours. May be repeated once for a total of four credit hours.
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POLS 3140 - Foreign Policy of the United States Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
An analysis of the making of American foreign policy with reference to the role and influences of beliefs, interests, public opinion, media and especially the institutional struggle between President & Congress. The challenges facing contemporary U.S. foreign policy will also be examined.
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POLS 3150 - Model United Nations Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
A study of the current events before the United Nations General Assembly as well as in-depth research on selected countries; includes preparation for the Model United nations of the Far West and the Northern Utah Model UN. May be repeated once for 6 credit hours.
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POLS 3210 - Politics and Governments of Europe Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
A study of European political systems with special emphasis on the politics and governments of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
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POLS 3220 - Politics and Governments of Asia Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
Summer [Online] even years
A study of politics and governments of the major states in the area with particular reference to India, Japan, and China.
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POLS 3290 - Introduction to Politics and Governments of Developing Nations Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
A survey of the political patterns of human beings in the process of modernization by studying the role of colonialism, charismatic leader, political parties, ideologies, military, civil service, and social and economic structures, and the impact of development on stability and integration of nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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POLS 3330 - American Political Thought Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
Historical examination of American thought with stress on its influences on the development of the American Government.
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POLS 3400 - Sexual Orientation, Politics, and Law Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [odd years]
Social movements employ a variety of methods to achieve the protection of their members’ rights and interests. This course focuses on these issues through the study of LGBT persons in the United States from the mid-twentieth century to the present. It examines the political and legal strategies of LGBT groups in a variety of areas including parental rights, employment, military service, schools, and relationship recognition.
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POLS 3600 - Political Parties Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
A study of the organization and function of the American political parties, political organizations that play a role alongside political parties in the American political system, such as interest groups, and a comparative study of political parties in other countries.
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POLS 3610 - Campaigns and Elections Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
A study of the electoral process in the United States with an examination of national institutional elections, state and local elections, as well as election rules. Also a study of campaigning techniques in elections at all levels.
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POLS 3620 - Political Behavior Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
This course is designed to introduce students to the nature of mass political behavior and its role in the political process. Further, it examines the interaction between and among diverse social groups, the media, and policy makers. The course will also emphasize the political psychology of public opinion formation and political decision of those outside the mainstream political institutions.
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POLS 3630 - Identity Politics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
A study of the nature of identity politics and its role in the political process. This course examines the interaction among diverse social groups and emphasizes the effect of socio-demographic differences on political decisions.
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POLS 3700 - Introduction to Public Administration Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Presents basic theories, concepts, and analysis of current practices and problems in governmental administration.
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POLS 3750 - Urban Government and Politics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
A study of local government organization and policy problems, with an emphasis on problems of the metropolitan areas.
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POLS 3760 - State Government and Politics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
An examination of governmental organization, operation, policy making, and electoral politics of state governments and the dynamics of relationships with other levels of government.
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POLS 3990 - Political Analysis Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
An introduction to the scope and methods of political science. This course focuses on the formulation of hypotheses, the collection of data, appropriate study design, and study analysis through statistical testing and interpretation.
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POLS 4020 - American Constitutional Law I: Governmental Powers Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
An introduction to many of the basic doctrines of American Constitutional Law relating to government power including: Essential questions in constitutional theory; the role of the federal judiciary – particularly the United States Supreme Court; congressional power under the Constitution; executive authority under the Constitution; and federalism.
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POLS 4030 - American Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
An introduction to many of the basic doctrines of American Constitutional Law relating to civil rights and civil liberties including: The process of selective incorporation - why and how the Bill of Rights applies to the states; property rights in the United States, those rights afforded to criminal defendants; First Amendment liberties – freedom of speech, press, and freedom of religion; the rights and liberties that have emerged from the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment; and, finally, the controversial and evolving “right of privacy.”
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POLS 4060 - Law and Society Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course explores how law operates in society and how society influences the nature of the law. Topics may include the role of race in law, legal consciousness, efficacy of legal action, and the nature of the legal profession.
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POLS 4070 - Sex Roles and the Law Credits: (3)
An examination of the ways law affects men and women differently and the way law is changing to reflect economic and political change.
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POLS 4160 - Topics in World Politics Credits: (3)
The study of selected contemporary problem areas in world politics to assess their impact within the international arena. Diversity credit is available when the selected topic is “Topics in World Politics: Third World Women.” May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours toward the hours required for Political Science majors and only 4 hours will be counted toward the political science minor requirement.
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POLS 4180 - International Law and Organization Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
An examination of the basic principles of international law and organization. Emphasis is given to the sources and evolution of international law, and a study of the League of Nations and the United Nations.
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POLS 4190 - Theories of International Politics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
An analysis of traditional and contemporary theories offered to explain politics in the international arena.
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POLS 4280 - Foreign Policies of Major Powers Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Online]
An examination of the foreign policies of major powers including the United States, Britain, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, and Russia.
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POLS 4360 - Classical Political Thought Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Summer [Online] odd years
An examination of ideas of God, human nature, society, the state, the problem of evil, etc., from Ancient Greece to the middle ages.
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POLS 4380 - Modern Political Thought Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
A survey of political theory from the 17th century to the present, with a focus on theoretical formulations and critiques of democratic government and the political subject.
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POLS 4600 - American Congress Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
A study of the United States Congress and its members. This course examines the legislative decision making process as well as an emphasis on the history of the institution.
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POLS 4620 - The U.S. Supreme Court Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
[odd years]
A study of the U.S. Supreme Court as a legal and political institution. This course examines the historical development of the Supreme Court, its relationship to other institutions, and judicial decision-making.
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POLS 4640 - American Presidency Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
A study of the United States presidency and the people who have held the office. This course examines individual presidential character and personality as well as providing a survey of the history of the institution.
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POLS 4700 - Politics of Administration Credits: (3)
A study of public administration from a conflict/power perspective rather than authority. A survival course for public managers.
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POLS 4750 - Public Policy Analysis Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
A study of the American policy process, with an emphasis on the dynamics involved in the creation, adoption and implementation of selected domestic policies.
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POLS 4760 - Rwanda: Genocide and Aftermath Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Summer [Online]
This course will examine the 1994 Rwandan genocide and its aftermath. The class will discuss the historical legacy of colonialism and the impact that post-colonial policies had in pre-genocide Rwanda. Next, the events surrounding the genocide within Rwanda will be discussed in addition to its immediate impact on the surrounding Great Lakes countries of Africa. Finally, the legacy of the Rwandan genocide will be examined, especially in regards to politics and international law. Specific issues to be addressed include the complex relationship between political and legislated memories, ethnic identities before and after the genocide, the creation and implementation of transitional justice measures including the national courts, gacaca courts, and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
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POLS 4800 - Individual Projects and Research Credits: (1-2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
A maximum of 6 hours may be counted toward the major or 3 hours toward the minor. Prerequisite: Department approval required.
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POLS 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
A maximum of 6 hours may be counted toward the major or 3 hours toward the minor. Prerequisite: Department approval required.
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POLS 4860 - Washington D.C. Internships Credits: (1-6)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
A maximum of 6 hours may be counted toward the major or 3 hours toward the minor. Prerequisite: Department approval required.
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POLS 4865 - State and Local Internship Credits: (1-6)
State or Local internship credits. Professor approval required. May be repeated up to 5 times and up to 6 credit hours.
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POLS 4870 - Internship in Perspective Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
This course is designed to put the internship experience in broader context. Students will read books and articles on current issues and then focus on the way that government and non-governmental institutions combine to make policy. In this students will take their political science knowledge and apply it to practical politics. Co-Requisite: POLS 4860 .
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POLS 4880 - Internship Research Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
This course is designed to complement the student intern’s experience while in the placement. This course is designed to give the student a chance to do a research project based on his or her experience in the internship. The research evolves out of assignments given at the internship. Prerequisite: POLS 4860 .
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POLS 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours with a different title.
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POLS 4940 - Topics in American Politics & Thought Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
The study of selected contemporary problem areas in American politics and thought to assess the impact and implication within the U.S. domestic arena. This course may count once to satisfy a subfield requirement at the discretion of the department chair. This course may be repeated once up to 6 credit hours (in different topics).
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POLS 4990 - Senior Seminar/Senior Thesis Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
A seminar in the field of political science. Students will be required to produce a major paper out of this seminar. Required for Political Science majors. Prerequisite: POLS 1010 . Department approval required. Note: Political Science BS students must take POLS 3990 before POLS 4990.
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PS 1143 - Fundamental Selling Techniques Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
A retail, wholesale, and direct selling course. Emphasis upon mastering and applying the fundamentals of selling. Preparation for and execution of sales demonstrations required.
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PS 1303 - Sales Channels Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
Examination of the distribution process of goods and services, the interrelationships of customer demands, production, pricing, promotion, and the movement of goods from producer to consumer.
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PS 1401 - Introduction to Sales and Service Technology Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
This course is designed to help those new PS majors or those exploring the PS major field learn more about the career/ employment options available. This course is also designed to review the various academic emphases, major requirements, and decision making process.
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PS 1403 - Introduction to Customer Care Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A study of the basic techniques for providing quality service to clients.
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PS 1503 - Introduction to Fashion Merchandising Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
A study of the Fashion Merchandising industry, including careers in design, manufacturing, wholesaling, promotion, and retailing, including well-known designers, manufacturers, promotion media and apparel and accessory retail institutions.
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PS 1890 - Work Experience Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Online]
Open to all first year declared majors in Professional Sales. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by department. May be repeated a maximum of 3 times or until a maximum of 6 credit hours is reached.
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PS 2182 - Credit and Collection Methods Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Online]
The study of specific credit and collection methods for retail, wholesale, and service industries; including cost of retail credit, credit investigation, methods of collecting bad accounts, securing new business through credit applications, and credit control.
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PS 2383 - Retail Merchandising and Buying Methods Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
The study of the retail buyer’s duties, different buying organizations, and techniques, procedures of purchasing merchandise for resale and retail merchandising strategies.
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PS 2443 - Advertising Methods Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
A study of advertising methods as they relate to local retail, wholesale, and service industries, including newspaper, magazine, radio, TV, mail, outdoor and special promotion events.
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PS 2603 - Advanced Selling Techniques Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
Study of advanced techniques including, opening, investigating, demonstrating capability and obtaining commitment of the consultative and strategic seller.
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PS 2703 - Internet Sales and Service Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Online]
The study of Internet sales, service and technology. Understanding the process of establishing an online business, setting up online shopping capabilities and database integration. Online customer service and retention, buyer behavior and current Internet sales issues are presented.
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PS 2890 - Work Experience II Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Online]
Open to second year declared majors in Professional Sales. A continuation of PS 1890 . May be repeated a maximum of 3 times or until a maximum of 6 credit hours is reached.
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PS 2903 - Professional Selling Methodologies Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The study of selling and customer service techniques as they apply to virtual, inside and field sales.
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PS 2991 - Sales/Service Technology Seminar Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Directed studies, group discussions, and analysis of selected topics pertinent to sales and service technology. Also designed to prepare sales and service majors for the job market and career opportunities. May be repeated until a maximum of 3 credit hours is reached.
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PS 3103 - Sales Personalities and Profiles Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
Utilization of personality profiling and behavioral styles profiling assessment instruments as applied to account representatives, retail salespersons, sales engineers, industrial product salespersons non-technical and service salespersons. Prerequisite: PS 1143 .
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PS 3203 - Customer Service Techniques Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
A study of customer service techniques required in order to sell and service products, systems, or services needed by industrial manufacturing, processing, mining, construction firms, or other related technical areas.
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PS 3303 - Social Media in Sales Credits: (3)
This course will teach professional sales people to use social media to (1) attract new clientele (2) strengthen customer relationships (3) expand existing accounts and (4) establish a position as an authority in the field. Prerequisite: PS 1143 .
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PS 3363 - Contract and Sales Negotiation Techniques Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
Principles, techniques and analysis of strategies involved in contract and sales negotiations. Development of integrated strategies through group and individual interaction. Prerequisite: PS 1143 .
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PS 3403 - Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sales Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
A study of the opportunities that exist in the medical field as it pertains to selling. The course examines the integral relationship that pharmaceutical and medical device representatives have within the medical community. Prerequisite: PS 1143 and PS 2603 .
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PS 3503 - Sales Planning and Forecasting Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
A study of sales planning and forecasting. Special emphasis will be given to goal setting, prioritizing, sales forecasting and establishing and managing a sales territory. The student will also learn techniques for individual goal setting and time management. Prerequisite: PS 1143 , PS 2603 , PS 3103 .
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PS 3563 - Principles of Sales Supervision Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Practical application of first-line supervisory skills including choosing, organizing, training, and evaluating entry-level employees; making supervisory decisions; and solving first-line supervisory problems. Understanding the basic responsibilities of a supervisor in production organizations and service organizations.
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PS 3702 - Developing Team Leadership Skills Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
A skills based course designed to develop the interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to work effectively in teams and guide teams through the group stages of development. This course will be facilitated in such a way the participants will learn how to diagnose team developmental level and develop a high performing team by applying the principles of situational leadership and the DISC personality profiles system. Prerequisite: PS 3563 .
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PS 3803 - Sales Proposals Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
A study of selling techniques required in order to sell products, systems, or services needed by industrial manufacturing, processing, mining, construction firms, or other related technical areas. Prerequisite: PS 3563 .
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PS 3903 - Sales Presentation Strategies and Techniques Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
Principles and practices for the five major categories of professional sales consultants. Prerequisite: PS 1143 and PS 3803 .
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PS 4203 - Ethical Sales and Service Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
Principles, techniques and analysis of ethics in the sales and service professions. Utilizes group interaction, individualized hands-on experiences and a field based experience.
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PS 4610 - Senior Project I Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
A capstone project for students in their final year of the professional sales degree. Provides hands-on experiences in the areas of sales and service including sales, customer service techniques, presentation strategies, and team leadership development. This course focuses on working with sales and service problems in a departmentally approved work environment. Prerequisite: PS 3103 , PS 3363 , PS 3903 .
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PS 4620 - Senior Project II Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
A continuation of PS 4610 . Prerequisite: PS 3103 , PS 3363 , PS 3903 .
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PS 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Individual readings supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. May be repeated twice for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
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PS 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, etc Credits: (1-2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated up to 3 times for a maximum of 4 credit hours with different content.
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PS 4993 - Sales Career Seminar Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
Research and discussion of sales and service related problems. Also designed to prepare sales and service majors for the job market and career opportunities.
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PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]
Summer [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]
Introduction to the scientific study of human behavior.
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PSY 1540 - Psychology of Adjustment and Growth Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
This course is designed to introduce students to psychological concepts that are involved with understanding their identity, psychological adjustment, and potential for growth. Students will have an opportunity to learn the psychological principles and processes underlying psychological health and apply the issues in the course to their personal lives. Topics include: managing stress, love and intimacy, relationships, gender issues, sexuality, work and recreation, loneliness and solitude, death and loss, meaning and values, and personal growth.
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PSY 2000 SS - The Psychology of Human Relationships Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
A systematic review of the research on interpersonal relationships, including the study of multiple factors that contribute to relationship development and functioning and the diverse socio-cultural contexts in which relationships occur.
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PSY 2010 - Science and Profession of Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The purpose of this course is to build upon Introductory Psychology so that students may better understand the discipline as both a science and a profession. The course covers a range of topics, including research, statistics, ethics, career options, graduate school options and preparation, critical to all fields of psychology and provides the skills necessary for students to succeed in upper-division courses and career preparation. This course is designed for students who are interested in or beginning to pursue psychology as an academic major or minor. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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PSY 2250 - Learning and Memory Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
This course will involve a survey and analysis of the basic processes involved in acquisition, retention, and expression of new behaviors and alterations of existing behaviors in animals and humans. The course will examine the central theoretical concepts and issues in the fields of learning and memory. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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PSY 2370 - Psychology of Women and Gender Credits: (3)
The philosophical, theoretical, and empirical issues of psychology of gender. Issues include gender differences, stereotypes, androgyny, sexuality, health issues, achievement motivation, gender stereotypes, global women’s issues, sexual orientation, issues for women with disabilities, and violence. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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PSY 2730 - Biopsychology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Biological basis of human & animal behavior, with emphasis upon sensory and nervous system processes underlying motivation, learning, perception, emotion, & abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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PSY 2800 - Projects and Research Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Supervised participation in faculty research projects in various areas of psychology. Written report required at end of semester; oral report assigned at discretion of faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 and permission of the instructor. May be repeated 4 times for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
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PSY 2830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Independent readings or secondary research on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty mentor. For each hour of credit in a readings project the student is required to read an appropriate number of primary research journal articles and book chapters. A paper written in APA style and oral report are required at the end of the term. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 and faculty mentor permission. May be repeated 4 times for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
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PSY 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Open to all students who meet the following requirements. Provides academic credit for on-the-job learning experience. Learning experiences will be specified in a learning contract. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Limited to two credit hours per semester and four credit hours counted toward the psychology major and minor from the following courses: PSY 2890, PSY 4890 , PSY 4380 and PSY 4390 . Federal regulations restrict all Cooperative Work Experience to no more than six semester hours. Must be employed in a position that uses psychological training. By prior permission of instructor only. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 . May be repeated 4 times for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
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PSY 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Variable Title
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3000 - Child Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, 2nd Blk]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [1st Blk, Online]
Principles and theories of physiological, psychological, emotional, cognitive, personality and social child development and parent-child relations and developmental problems.
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PSY 3010 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, 2nd Blk]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [1st Blk, Online]
An overview of abnormal human behavior, its etiology, symptoms and treatment as seen by current psychological paradigms.
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PSY 3020 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
An overview of the etiology, diagnosis, developmental course, treatment, and prevention of disorders first evident in childhood and adolescence. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3100 - Psychology of Diversity Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Online]
Summer [1st Blk]
This course examines the psychological issues associated with human diversity including culture, disabling conditions, gender, class, ethnicity, and others. It addresses the psychological principles underlying these issues and offers effective ways of dealing with these issues. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3140 - Adolescent Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [2nd Blk, Online]
Principles and theories of physiological, psychological, emotional, cognitive, personality and social adolescent development and parent-adolescent relations and developmental problems.
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PSY 3200 - Psychology of Sport, Injury & Rehabilitation Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the psychology of sport, injury, and rehabilitation. Topics covered include: emotion, motivation, mental skills training and use, psychological antecedents of injury, psychology of injury and rehabilitation, career transition and termination, disabilities, rehabilitation/exercise adherence, eating disorders, alcohol and drug/substance abuse, gender and cultural diversity, and research methods related to psychology of sport, injury and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 or HLTH 1110 . Cross-listed with AT 3200 .
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PSY 3240 - The Psychology of Drug Use and Abuse Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Once every 2 years at SLCC Miller Campus
The course addresses the biopsychology factors influencing the use and abuse of drugs and the behavioral and social consequences of such use and abuse. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3255 - Conditioning, Learning, & Behavior Modification Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course will involve an analysis of the complex processes involved in the acquisition, retention, and expression of new behaviors and the mechanisms related to altering existing behaviors in all types of animals (human and nonhuman). The course will examine the historical and current central theoretical concepts and issues in the fields of conditioning and learning. Additionally, the course will provide you with an understanding of the principles of applied behavioral analysis and modification. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3270 - Motivation and Emotion Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Theories, content areas, research methods, measurement and practical applications in the psychology of motivation and emotion. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3430 - Theories of Personality Credits: (3)
A survey of the major theories of personality. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3450 - Psychology of Language Credits: (3)
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of psycholinguistics. It will focus on the cognitive and social aspects of language production and comprehension in both spoken and written language. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 or ENGL 3010 .
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PSY 3460 - Social Psychology Credits: (3)
An empirically based survey of the effects of social influence on the basic psychological processes of individuals. Included are the individual in culture and society, the development of attitudes, and the impact of the group. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3500 - Cognition Credits: (3)
Principles of cognition and thinking including attention, memory, concept learning, decision making, and problem solving. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3550 - Psychology of Consciousness Credits: (3)
The study of the nature, origins, evolution, and functions of brain, mind and consciousness as these pertain to sensation, perception, learning, memory, cognition, motivation, emotion, behavior, and social relationships from a contemporary neuro-cognitive science perspective. Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology (PSY 1010 ), Biopsychology (PSY 2730 ) and instructor consent required; recommend some background in Introductory Philosophy, Perception, and/or Cognition.
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