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2016-2017 Academic Catalog V2 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Psychology |
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PSY 311 - Social Psychology
(3 Credits)
Social psychology is the scientific study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by others. This course focuses on the consequences of social influences on individuals and the way that they understand the world; on social interaction between and among people; and on group processes.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 160 or consent of the instructor.
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PSY 312 - Contemporary Applied Psychology
(3 Credits)
This course will be a broad ranging exploration of modern psychology and its present day uses to the individual. Changing roles, rules, and choices as well as health and healing techniques and philosophies available today will be discussed as they apply to the individual functioning in modern industrial society. Eastern and western philosophies will be explained with no particular bias for either approach. There will be one topical area each session with flexibility guided by student input. Aspects of the growing and changing human organism through time and the effect upon mental condition will be shown as very important as to whom we are today.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 161 or PSY 160 .
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PSY 340 - Personality Theory
(3 Credits)
Personality is what makes us differ from one another–yet makes us consistent and stable over time. This course will review the personality theories of noted psychologists such as Freud, Erikson, Jung, Skinner, Adler, Bandura, and Rogers. This course will also include historical views of personality. Assessment of measurement of personality will be discussed, and students will explore both objective and subjective personality tests. The role of personality in career choice will be included.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 160
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PSY 341 - Abnormal Psychology
(3 Credits)
This course will deal with the biological, psychosocial, and sociocultural viewpoints, and abnormality and deviance. The historical views of mental illness and abnormality will also be covered. The full range of disorders will be analyzed including additions, personality disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, sexual variations and psychoses. The course will also provide an overview of the available therapies and interventions.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 160
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PSY 358 - Organizational Psychology
(3 Credits)
This course will relate the basics of individual and group behavior to the industrial setting, allowing the student to apply basic psychology in personnel selection and evaluation, planning and organizing work and work conditions, and understanding consumer behavior.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 160 or SOC 161 or consent of instructor.
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PSY 380 - Experimental Psychology
(3 Credits)
This course provides the student with an in-depth understanding of the methods of psychological research, including research design, data collection and analysis, and utilization of findings. The course will also include an overview of human and animal learning and conditioning, including such concepts as classical conditioning, schedules of reinforcement, aversive conditioning, and potential areas of application for these concepts. Students will be required to prepare a research design project.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 160
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PSY 401 - Tests and Measurements
(3 Credits)
The course will focus on the construction and evaluation of a variety of standardized tests in the areas of aptitude, achievement, intelligence, and personality. Students will study test design, use of findings, and testing concepts such as norms, standardization, reliability, and validity.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 160 and STA 326
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PSY 456 - Psychology Internship
(3 Credits)
Internships with participating organizations provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in their field of study. This practicum encourages students to utilize their acquired knowledge and skills in the working world. Enrollment is restricted to Juniors and Seniors with proven academic success. Students must submit an application to the Career Services who is responsible for coordinating the work assignment. Approval is granted by the Vice President for Academic Affairs who is responsible for reviewing the term paper and who is responsible for submitting the course grade. Course evaluation is on a pass/fail basis.
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PSY 457 - Psychology Internship
(3 Credits)
Internships with participating organizations provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in their field of study. This practicum encourages students to utilize their acquired knowledge and skills in the working world. Enrollment is restricted to Juniors and Seniors with proven academic success. Students must submit an application to the Career Services who is responsible for coordinating the work assignment. Approval is granted by the Vice President for Academic Affairs who is responsible for reviewing the term paper and who is responsible for submitting the course grade. Course evaluation is on a pass/fail basis.
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PSY 492 - Senior Seminar in Psychology
(3 Credits)
This capstone course is required of all senior psychology majors and must be taken in the senior year. Students will have the opportunity to critically explore selected issues within the discipline of psychology and will be asked to integrate prior learning from various aspects of their program through presentations, discussion, and a senior paper that provides evidence they have synthesized and utilized prior learning.
Prerequisite(s): This course should be taken by senior psychology students only. ENG 465 is recommended as a prerequisite or a co-requisite.
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Sociology |
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SOC 161 - Introduction to Sociology
(3 Credits)
This course provides a theoretical and practical foundation for applying the sociological perspective to one’s daily life. It is designed to acquaint the student with some of the major concepts, theories, and research findings of sociology. Among the topics considered are culture, social structure, the self, collective behavior, deviance, bureaucracy, and social institutions such as the family, government, education, religion, and the economy.
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SOC 253 - The American Family
(3 Credits)
The history, changes, and modern roles of the family will be the study of this class. The past three hundred years will be evaluated, as well as the changing function of the American family.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 161 or consent of the instructor.
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SOC 257 - Marriage and Family
(3 Credits)
This course is a sociological and psychological investigation into the institution of marriage; its historical development, social issues and perspectives as well as alternatives.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 161 or consent of instructor.
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SOC 258 - Social Geography
(3 Credits)
A look at the world, its various regions and resources, and how people and politics are influenced by geography will be the major subject matter of this seminar.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 161 or consent of the instructor.
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SOC 259 - Social Change
(3 Credits)
This course will emphasize the alteration of social interactions, institutions, stratification systems, and elements of culture over time. We will examine changes in our own culture as well as global changes. This course will attempt to bring together knowledge of our social, political and economic world; where we are, how we got here, and where we are going.
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SOC 276 - Current Topics in Sociology
(3 Credits)
This course is designed to keep students on the cutting edge of social trends and is less historic in approach. The most current of social topics will be presented for discussion to assist students in understanding the factors influencing social interaction in American society today. Those topics will be related to culture, social controls, roles in transition, social stratification, institutions, social change, and future.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 160 or SOC 161 or consent of the instructor.
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SOC 304 - Gender, Society, and Work
(3 Credits)
This course provides an in-depth review of the research concerning the role of gender in the workplace. Viewed from a historical, psychological, and sociological perspective, the course will discuss biological differences, workplace behaviors, and legal aspects of gender employment. Not “for women only,” this course will analyze the male role and reactions in the workplace.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 161 or consent of instructor.
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SOC 306 - Modern Media and Society
(3 Credits)
This course will present an examination of the current role of modern media and its relationship to society today. Emphasis will be on a particular type of media per night. Changing roles, rules, and relationships will be examined. The interaction between the media and business, government and the individual will be discussed with cases such as Enron and Exxon being used as examples. Lately, the emergence of “Public Relations” as an important mode of corporate communication as well as “the spin” will be examined. Students will be required to cite and write about a particular case in media relations.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 161 or PSY 160 .
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SOC 307 - Ethics and Society
(3 Credits)
This course will present modern ethical considerations and expectations in American society. Various areas will be explored such as family, school, business, and daily life.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 161 or consent of the instructor.
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SOC 308 - Business and Society
(3 Credits)
This purpose of this class is to provide students with a reasonable approach to the role of business in American society. The policies and practices of Business Management have broad social consequences. It is important that students in the business world realize the effects of business policy on the society as a whole. The areas of consumerism, ecology, government, regulation, and the like will also be examined. The point of view will be that of management rather than from the worker’s perspective.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 160 or SOC 161 or consent of instructor.
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SOC 309 - The Sociology of Work
(3 Credits)
An analysis of the division of labor in contemporary American society. Historical trends are reviewed. Blue collar, clerical, technical-professional, management, semi-professional, and professional work will be examined in detail, with particular attention given to work in the corporation. Among the major issues considered are work satisfaction, alienation, union membership, rationalization, and power and opportunity.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 160 or SOC 161 or consent of instructor.
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SOC 310 - American Social Issues
(3 Credits)
This course examines the major social problems afflicting American society. Contemporary social issues will be examined in light of their causes, their consequences, the population affected, and their possible remedies. Special attention will be paid to those social problems which are of local concern.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 160 or SOC 161 or consent of instructor.
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SOC 345 - Social Science Research
(3 Credits)
An introduction to the field of research methods as they apply to marketing research. The course covers such topics as choosing a research problem, selecting an appropriate research design, data collection, questionnaire construction, data reduction and analysis, and research management. In order to develop the student’s capability to conduct research, the course incorporates several exercises and projects that provide the students with a realistic understanding of the research process. This course aims to teach the basic techniques and also provide practice in conducting exploratory research.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 , STA 326
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SOC 700 - Managing Non Profits
(3 Credits)
This course is intended for graduate students who wish to understand management and administrative issues relating to nonprofit organizations. This intensive course combines theory with practical experience in evaluating nonprofit organizational issues. The primary purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of managing a nonprofit organization. Students will gain an understanding of the most important management issues in the nonprofit sector, while appreciating the differences and similarities between the for-profit and non-profit sector. To achieve these goals, this course will focus on the topics of how to address social issues, constituencies, stake holders, board of director issues, organizational structure, volunteer management, strategic planning, social marketing, fundraising, grant writing, financial, legal, and ethical issues.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 611 and MKT 615
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Spanish |
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SPN 105 - Conversational Spanish
(3 Credits)
This course will introduce students to the Spanish language, pronunciation, simple grammatical structures, and vocabulary. Emphasis is on oral skills with grammar and writing to support communication ability. Students will learn to engage in dialogue dealing with everyday situations. Emphasis will be on the acquisition of practical, useful vocabulary and expressions needed for effective conversation.
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Sports Management |
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SPM 301 - Introduction to Sports Management
(3 Credits)
This is an introductory course designed to give students a general overview of sports management. The course will expose students to a realistic view of the opportunities and challenges associated with managing sports and leisure service organizations. In class, students will study common terminology, philosophies, relevant contemporary challenges and the evolution of the field of sports management.
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SPM 302 - Sports Law and Liability
(3 Credits)
This class will expose students to the legal principles and rules of law affecting the management of sports and leisure service organizations. Students will utilize case studies based on court decisions to give them a real world perspective of the law and how it applies to sports and leisure organizations. The class will place an emphasis on risk management, safety, insurance and liability issues. Students will learn about current litigation trends and the development of procedures to minimize legal risks. This class will also include an overview of various agencies that govern sports.
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SPM 401 - Facility Planning and Management
(3 Credits)
This class will provide the students with an introduction to the management of a sport, fitness, recreation, or public assembly facility. The course will focus on planning, designing, equipping, staffing, scheduling, financing and managing a sports and recreation facility. Students will examine functions of event management as they relate to maintenance, security, operations, and evaluation. This course will develop the students’ problem solving and organizational skills by utilizing class discussion, guest speakers, and facility site visits.
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SPM 402 - Current Issues and Ethics in Sports
(3 Credits)
In this class, students will examine current issues, problems, trends and ethical issues as they relate to sports and leisure management. Students will evaluate how these current topics impact the management of sports and leisure organizations. Students will develop the skills and procedures necessary for gathering current information regarding issues and trends in the sports and leisure industry.
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SPM 403 - Sports Marketing
(3 Credits)
This course will help students apply the fundamental principles and practices of marketing to sports and leisure management. Students will learn to utilize the theoretical and practical application of marketing to professional and collegiate sports and the leisure industry. Students will explore the unique aspects of sports marketing compared to traditional marketing and there will be an overview of how to market sports and how sports can be utilized to market other products.
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Statistics |
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STA 326 - Applied Statistics
(3 Credits)
The objective of this course is to provide students with an introduction to statistics and to enhance their analytical abilities. The course covers descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability and probability distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. The course emphasizes the applications of statistical concepts to business and non-business situations and to common occurrences in daily life.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 136 or equivalent.
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STA 327 - Advanced Statistics
(3 Credits)
This course introduces students to advanced topics in statistics, with an emphasis on business and non-business applications. The course covers hypothesis testing, testing the difference between two means, regression analysis, nonparametric tests, analysis of variance, and forecasting. The course focuses on building strong statistical knowledge, analytical skills, and the applications of statistical concepts to business and non-business situations and to common occurrences in daily life.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of STA 326 or equivalent.
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Core Competency Courses |
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BUS 598 - Quantitative Foundations and Business Applications
(3 Credits)
This course is designed to improve the quantitative skills of students starting any graduate program. The course also introduces students to essential topics in ethics, law, management, and marketing. The course covers mathematical functions, system of equations, differential calculus, multivariate functions, descriptive statistics, and utilizes case studies which include key elements of ethics, law, management, and marketing. The course emphasizes the use of business applications in each topic. (replaces MAT 598, effective spring, 2012)
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FIN 599 - Financial Management Foundations
(3 Credits)
This course provides graduate students with a smooth transition into the economics and financial aspects of the graduate curriculum. It provides basic economics background on both Micro and Macro levels where price system, cost structure and stabilization economic policies and their implications in the corporate world are analyzed. Special emphasis is placed on the financial environment, especially financial markets and market participants. The course also analyzes corporate financial performance through financial statements and financial ratios. Students are introduced to evaluating cash flow over time and to the basic models of evaluating financial securities. In addition, basic analysis of investment projects evaluation is included.
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