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Programs of Study 282
408-RESEARCH DESIGN I. Prerequisite: Psychology 101, 201, 202, or 203,
Mathematics 205 and senior standing or permission of instructor. This course
is a study of current research techniques, methods, and statistics used in the
behavioral and social sciences. It includes an introduction to both descriptive
and inferential techniques. Attention is given to both univariate and multivariate
techniques. Cross listed as Psychology 408.
Three hours a week. Credit, three semester hours. Offered fall semester.
409-RESEARCH DESIGN II. Prerequisites: Psychology/Sociology 408 and CIM
102. A continuation of the study of current research techniques, methods,
and statistics used in the behavioral and social sciences. Emphasis is placed on
research design and appropriate statistical procedures for analysis of data. Cross
listed as Psychology 409.
Three hours a week. Credit, three semester hours. Offered spring semester.
424-INTERNSHIP IN SOCIOLOGY. Prerequisites: Senior standing with a minor
in Sociology, 2.5 grade-point average, and permission of instructor. Provides
students with experience in utilizing skills acquired in the gerontology or sociology
minors. Cross-listed with Psychology 424.
Credit, three, six or nine semester hours. Offered spring semester.
Spanish Courses
101-ELEMENTARY SPANISH I. This course stresses pronunciation, grammar,
reading, conversation, and cultural aspects of Latin America.
Three hours a week. Credit, three semester hours. Offered fall semester.
102-ELEMENTARY SPANISH II. Prerequisite: Spanish 101 or advanced placement.
A continuation of Spanish 101.
Three hours a week. Credit, three semester hours. Offered spring semester.
Speech Courses
100-SPEECH COMMUNICATION FOR ESL STUDENTS. This course introduces ESL
students to general communication methods in academic courses and develops
pronunciation skills. Organizing and producing oral presentations and small group
discussions are covered. The importance of class discussions and communicative
competence are addressed. Appropriate stress, intonation, and rhythm patterns
are practiced. Possible class visits. With the approval of the Speech faculty,
students who successfully complete SPCH 100 may enroll in SPCH 101.
Three hours a week. Credit, three semester hours. Offered fall semester.
Virginia Intermont College 2012–2013 College Catalog