Course Descriptions - Catalog of Studies - University of Arkansas

Course Descriptions
selected for discussion could range from early development
(child psychology), to later development (psychology of adulthood
and aging-gerontology), to current attempts to integrate
the field (life-span developmental psychology).
PSYC6353 Seminar in
Learning/Memory/Cognition (SP, Odd years)
Discussion of selected topics in learning, memory, or cognition.
Emphasis on current theory and empirical research.
Topics selected for discussion may be in the areas of learning,
memory, problem solving, or language.
PSYC6373 Seminar in Personality and Social
Psychology (FA) Discussion of selected topics in social
psychology and personality. Current theoretical positions and
recent research findings are emphasized. Topics selected for
discussion will be in areas of intrapersonal processes, interpersonal
processes, group processes or any of various areas
of personality.
PSYC6413 Seminar in Physiological Psychology
(SP, Odd years) Discussion of selected topics in physiological
psychology. Emphasis will be on a review of current
theory and empirical research. Each offering of the seminar
will examine the biological basis of a specific aspect of
behavior, utilizing both animal and human data.
PSYC698V Field Work (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Provides
academic credit for field work in multidisciplinary setting,
involving supervised experiences in assessment and psychotherapy.
May be repeated.
PSYC699V Clinical Psychology Internship (1-3)
(FA, SP, SU) Supervised experience in a multidisciplinary
setting of assessment and psychotherapy. May be repeated.
PSYC700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP,
SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.
(PTSC) PLANT SCIENCE
PTSC5343 Seed Physiology (SP) Physiological
process and molecular regulation in the development, dormancy,
germination, and early growth of seeds. A basic
knowledge of plants physiology expected.
PTSC6101 Colloquium in Plant Sciences (SP)
Advanced discussion of topics in plant science on a participatory
basis. Topics in plant pathology, horticulture and
forestry will be treated. May be repeated for 2 hours.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
PTSC6203 Laboratory Instrumentation in Plant
Science (SP, Odd years) Principles, capabilities, and
operation of laboratory instrumentation utilized in plant science
research. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week.
Corequisite: PTSC 6200L.
PTSC6200L Laboratory Instrumentation in Plant
Science Laboratory (SP, Odd years) Corequisite:
PTSC 6203.
PTSC700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP,
SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
(PUBP) PUBLIC POLICY
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PUBP6001 Pro-Seminar (FA) An introduction to the
field of public policy and to the program. The seminar will
address topics such as the meaning of public policy, policy
research, the dissertation process, and particular issues of
public policy concern. Prerequisite: admission to program.
PUBP6012 Legal Research (FA) This course examines
primary and secondary level materials and techniques
for effective legal research in print and electronic formats.
PUBP6023 Law and Public Policy (SP) This course
focuses on the legal aspects of public policy, with emphasis
on the regulatory process and its legal constraints. Also considered
are the process of administrative decision making,
judicial review, legislative oversight, and public access to government
information. Co- or Prerequisite: PUBP 6012.
PUBP6103 Policy Leadership Seminar (FA) This
interdisciplinary seminar will explore the relationship between
policy, public administration, and organizations in the community.
Stakeholder groups will be considered as part of the
newer approaches to practice-driven scholarship. The class
will examine innovative approaches to decision making,
strategic management and policy leadership in complex
interorganizational and inter agency settings.
PUBP6113 Agenda Setting and Policy
Formulation (SP) This course is a seminar on agenda
and policy formation focusing on the classic theoretical and
empirical literature. The course is designed to introduce graduate
students to a variety of theories typologies, concepts,
and ideas relating to the study of public policy.
PUBP612V Research Problems in Policy (1-6)
(FA, SP, SU) May be repeated for 6 hours.
PUBP6134 Capstone Seminar in Public Policy
(SP) This course is intended to integrate various policy
interested in a specific community based project.
PUBP6301 Policy and Administrative Ethics (SP)
This class will introduce the broad subject area of ethics in
public administration and public policy.
PUBP700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-9) (IR) May be
repeated for 18 hours. Prerequisite: candidacy.
(RDNG) READING
RDNG560V Workshop (1-18) (IR)
RDNG574V Internship (1-18) (IR)
RDNG605V Independent Study (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
(RECR) RECREATION
RECR1003 Professional Foundations of Leisure
(FA) An analysis of the historical and philosophical development
of recreation and leisure. Theories of play, recreation,
and leisure are studied. Economic, political, technical, and
social forces are examined as these influence recreation,
parks, and leisure services is examined in context with
diverse service delivery systems.
RECR1001L Outdoor Recreation Laboratory (FA)
An introductory course designed to teach students the skills
and leadership techniques associated with several outdoor
recreation activities including backpacking, camping, and orienteering.
Includes a mandatory weekend trip outing.
RECR1023 Recreation and Natural Resources
(SP) An examination of the use and management of natural
resources for outdoor recreation with consideration of multiple
use, environmental ethics, risk management, and other
current considerations. Several field visits will be required as
part of the class, including a weekend outing.
RECR201V Recreation Practicum (1-3) (FA, SP,
SU) Students are assigned to assist in leisure-oriented programs
for exposure to organizational structure, services, and
programming of cooperating recreational agencies. Students
may take 1-3 hours per semester; each credit hour is a 45-
hour experience. Students must complete 3 different experiences
before internship. May be repeated. Prerequisite:
RECR 1003.
RECR2063 The Commercial Recreation and
Tourism Enterprise (FA) Examination of the commercial
recreation and tourism industries. The operational
requirement of a wide range of recreation businesses will be
studied. Case study and field investigation methods will be
emphasized.
RECR2102 Hunter Education and Safety (FA)
Provides the individual with knowledge and skill in the sport
of hunting. Safety rules in both hunting and the use of
firearms are stressed.
RECR2813 Leadership Techniques in Recreation
(FA) Development of knowledge related to leadership theory,
group dynamics, and face-to-face leadership techniques.
Students gain an understanding of leadership theories as
they are applied in a field setting.
RECR3002 Officiating Flag Football and
Volleyball (FA) Provide the individual with the basic
knowledge of sport rules and mechanics of officiating flag
football and volleyball.
RECR3012 Officiating Basketball, Softball, and
Baseball (SP) Provide the individual with the basic knowledge
of sport rules and mechanics of officiating basketball,
softball, and baseball.
RECR3833 Program Planning in Recreation (SP)
Development of the fundamentals of program planning using
modern techniques of identifying and analyzing program
activity areas and community needs. Includes program development
and application with a variety of population groups
and representative leisure service areas. Prerequisite: RECR
1003 and RECR 2813.
RECR3843 Planning, Design, and Maintenance
for Recreation (FA) Planning concepts, design principles,
and maintenance techniques are emphasized. Also,
technical design concepts and firsthand experiences in maintenance
of facilities are included. Prerequisite: RECR 1003
and RECR 3833.
RECR3853 Leisure Behavior (FA) An examination of
individual and group leisure behavior within a human development
context. Identification and exploration of motivating
factors related to various traditional and contemporary leisure
expressions. Emphasis placed on application of leisure
behavior concepts in the delivery of recreation programs and
services.
RECR3873 Sport and Recreation Risk
Management (FA) Indepth look at risk management and
related legal issues affecting recreation and sport administration.
Prerequisite: RECR 3833 and junior standing.
RECR4003 Innovative Practices in Recreation
(SP) Management techniques for recreation programs and
facilities. Prerequisite: RECR 3873.
RECR4013 Contemporary Issues in Leisure (SP)
Discussion of selected topics and review of current literature
in the recreation field. Analysis of current trends and professional
issues are emphasized. Certification at the instructor
level or higher in at least 2 areas of expertise must be completed
before a grade is assigned in this course. Prerequisite:
senior standing.
RECR405V Independent Study in Recreation (1-
3) (FA, SP, SU) Provides student an opportunity to pursue
special study of research problems. May be repeated.
RECR4083 Research and Evaluation in
Recreation (SP) An introduction to the applied methods
and techniques of research and evaluation in leisure studies
and services. General consideration given to research applications
such as needs assessment, program evaluation, and
marketing studies. Emphasis placed on the logic underlying
the research process.
RECR4093 Fundamentals of Therapeutic
Recreation (FA) An introduction to the field of therapeutic
recreation. This survey encompasses history, philosophy, programs,
treatment, research, populations served, and professional
aspects of therapeutic recreation practice.
Requirements are different for graduate credit.
RECR4263 Aquatic Facilities Management (SP)
Prepares students to organize, administer, and supervise
aquatic facilities, staff, and programs in school, community,
and camp settings.
RECR440V Internship (1-12) (FA, SP, SU)
Prerequisite: RECR 3873.
RECR4503 Seminar (FA, SP, SU)
RECR480V Workshop (1-3) (FA, SP, SU)
RECR5003 Graduate Prerequisites (FA) Gives students
entering a recreation degree program with no course
background in recreation the necessary understanding of the
recreation field. This course will not count toward a graduate
degree in recreation.
RECR5273 The Intramural Sports Program (FA)
Historical development, aim and objectives, organization,
administration, units of competition, program of activities,
schedule making, scoring plans, rules and regulations,
awards, and special administrative problems.
RECR5293 Sports Management (FA) Deals primarily
with high school athletics and considers historical development,
objectives, controlling agencies, eligibility and contest
regulations, local organization and administration, staff program,
finances, inventories, facilities and equipment, safety,
legal aspects, awards, publicity, and public relations.
RECR5433 Medical Aspects of Disability (FA)
Orientation to medical and medically related aspects of various
disabling conditions with emphasis on the severely disabled.
RECR5453 Psychological Aspects of Disability
(SP) Intensive study of the psychological aspects of adjustment
to atypical physique and prolonged handicapping condition.
RECR5473 Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
(SU) Advances the student’s understanding and application
of therapeutic recreation techniques. It provides knowledge
and the opportunity to apply skills for the student to gain
competencies necessary for the provision of therapeutic
recreation services. Prerequisite: RECR 4093.
RECR5483 Treatment Planning in Therapeutic
(SP) Prepares students with the skills and understanding to
apply the “TR Process” (assessment, planning, implementation,
evaluation) in the development of individual client treatment
plans in Therapeutic Recreation. Prerequisite: RECR
4093.
RECR5493 Trends and Issues in Therapeutic
Recreation (SU) Advances the student’s knowledge of
issues and concerns that moderate therapeutic recreation
services to the client. The student is expected to critically
examine and discuss each issue in an effort to develop a
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