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ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY |
(PSY-241) |
3 credits |
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The complex causes,
manifestations, and treatments of common behavior disorders
will be examined as well as mental health issues from
patients’ perspective and analysis from therapists. |
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AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT |
(POL-111) |
3 credits |
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The nature, scope,
purpose, structure and organization of the United
States government will be examined and the potential
for individual involvement will be emphasized. |
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AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877 |
(HIS-151) |
3 credits |
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The human story
as well as political and economic stories of
America will be explored. From early history
to the Civil War and Reconstruction,
students will see how wars and treaties,
elections and legislation, have impacted the
people of the United States. |
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AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE 1877 |
(HIS-152) |
3 credits |
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This
study focuses on the people, events,
and politics of the United States
since the late 1800’s. Utilizing
historical film clips, photographs,
and interviews, students will be
able to analyze the recent history
of the United States. |
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AMERICAN POETRY |
(LIT-124) |
3 credits |
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Students will examine the
lives and works of thirteen
of America’s greatest
poets. Emphasis is on
analyzing and interpreting
literature and improving
writing skills. |
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ART HISTORY |
(ART-206) |
3 credits |
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From ancient Greece
to the present, this
class discusses the
societal values and
ideals that gave
birth to Western art
and explores the
connection between
great works and the
environments that
stimulated their
creation. |
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CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY |
(PSY-223) |
3 credits |
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All aspects
of
children’s
physical,
cognitive,
and
psychosocial
growth and
development
from birth
through
adolescence
will be
covered.
Students
will learn
effective
ways to care
for and work
with
children. |
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CHILDREN’S LITERATURE |
(EDU-235) |
3 credits |
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Students
will
examine
and
evaluate
the
different
genres
of
literature
available
for
children
and
youth
(birth
to
4th
grade).
This
class
is
appropriate
for
teachers,
librarians,
media
specialists,
and
parents.
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CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY |
(ANT-105) |
3 credits |
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This study embraces cultures from all continents, highlights major human subsistence patterns, and illustrates human adaptation to environment from the beginning of human history to the present. |
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HEALTH |
(PEH-102) |
3 credits |
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All elements of health; the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual, will be examined and students will be encouraged to take a proactive stance toward maintaining their own health. |
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INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS |
(PHI-105) |
3 credits |
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Students will explore contemporary ethical conflicts, philosophic inquiry, and examine the language concepts and traditions of ethics |
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INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE |
(LIT-101) |
3 credits |
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This introduction to literature incorporates both contemporary and traditional works using dramatizations of individual writings. Compositions about literature are emphasized. |
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INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPY |
(PHI-101) |
3 credits |
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Using writings of past philosophers and interviews with contemporary philosophers, students will learn how these classic questions still reverberate in modern society. |
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INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY |
(PSY-111) |
3 credits |
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Students will study fundamental principles and concepts including: brain and behavior, sensation and perception, conditioning and learning, cognitive process, psychopathology, therapy, stress and health issues. |
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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY |
(SOC-110) |
3 credits |
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Students will get an in-depth look at groups, communities, institutions, and social situations that illustrate major sociological concepts. |
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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY |
(SOC-120) |
3 credits |
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This series offers a contemporary look at marriages and families – and the choices, changes and constraints that affect individuals, diverse family types, and interpersonal relationships. |
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PRINCIPALS OF ASTRONOMY |
(PHS-142) |
3 credits |
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Students will be introduced to the current status of scientific knowledge, thinking, and theory about the universe from its formation to the existence of extraterrestrial beings. |
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WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY |
(GEO-121) |
3 credits |
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By studying the seven regions of the world and their interconnectedness, students will examine the link between human societies and natural environments. |
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