2007-08 Academic Year - Humboldt State University

PSCI 481. Campaigns & Elections (1-4). Observation
and participation in California primary and
general elections. [CR/NC. Rep with IA.]
PSCI 484. Seminar in Political Science (4).
Topics in political theory, international relations,
American politics, or comparative politics. [Prereq:
upper division standing or IA. Rep with IA.]
PSCI 485. Senior Seminar in Political Science
(4). Topics in political theory, international relations,
American politics, or comparative politics.
[Prereq: junior or senior in political science or IA.
Rep with IA.]
PSCI 491. Mentoring (1-4). Advanced majors gain
experience as teaching assistants working with a
diverse body of students. [Prereq: IA. Rep.]
PSCI 495. Field Research (1-4). Field investigation
of current phenomena, including issues and
political behavior. [Rep with IA.]
PSCI 499. Directed Study (1-4) FS. Selected
problems. [Open to advanced students with IA.
Rep with IA.]
GRADUATE
Prerequisites: graduate standing and adequate preparation
in political science.
PSCI 665. Women & Third World Development
(3). Seminar on status of Third World women,
their present and potential role in development,
and effects of technologies upon them. [Prereq:
grad standing. Rep.]
PSCI 683. Environment & Community Research
(3). Exploration of frameworks for understanding
“environment” and “community” and diverse
approaches to social science environment and
community research. Development of skills necessary
for critical knowledge consumption and
production.
PSCI 690. Master’s Thesis (1-6) FS. For approved
candidates for MA in social science wishing to pursue
study in political science. [Prereq: DA. Rep.]
PSCI 691. Master’s Comprehensive Exam (1-6)
FS. For approved candidates for MA in social science
wishing to pursue study in political science.
[Prereq: DA. Rep.]
PSCI 695. Field Research (1-3). Field investigation
of current phenomena, including issues and
political behavior. [Rep with IA.]
PSCI 699. Independent Study (1-4) FS. Selected
problems. [Open to grad students with IA. Rep.]
Professional Studies
LOWER DIVISION
PS 180. Special Topics (.5-3). Topics of current
interest in broad areas of health, education, and
professional studies.
PS 299. Directed Study (1-3). Supervised independent
study in areas not covered by scheduled
courses. Undergrads only.
UPPER DIVISION
PS 380. Special Topics (.5-3). Selected topics of
current interest in broad areas of health, education,
professional studies.
PS 430. Proposal & Grant Writing Process (3).
Theoretical and practical introduction to proposal
and grant writing. Service Learning component
requires the preparation of a proposal for a community
agency.
PS 480 / 580. Special Topics: Interdisciplinary
Opportunities (.5-3). Professional practice in
human service (child development, nurses, social
workers, PE/rehabilitation professionals, school
counselors, school and counseling psychologists,
speech/language pathologists, teachers). Multiple
needs of children, youth, families.
PS 499. Directed Study (.5-3). Supervised independent
study in areas not covered by scheduled
classes. Undergrads only.
CREDENTIAL/LICENSURE
PS 701. Selected Topics (.5-3). Topic relevant to
credential program.
PS 799. Directed Study (.5-3). Independent
directed study of selected problems, issues,
and/or practical applications relevant to the
credential program.
Psychology
LOWER DIVISION
PSYC 100. Psychology of Critical Thinking (3).
Analysis of arguments and persuasive appeals
(both deductive and inductive), common fallacies
in thinking and forming arguments, evaluating
information sources used to justify a belief, application
of critical thinking to scientific reasoning
about human behavior. [GE.]
PSYC 104. Introduction to Psychology (3). Evolution
of psychology; research methods; biological
foundations of behavior, sensation, perception;
nature of consciousness, learning, and behavior;
memory; cognitive development; health psychology;
theories of personality; psychological assessment
and individual differences; psychological
disorders; psychological treatments. Participation
in research projects is required. Department
recommends taking this as foundation before
any other PSYC courses. [Prereq: PSYC 104.
CAN PSYC 2. GE.]
PSYC 104B. Introduction to Psychology ITS (3).
Concepts, methods. Processes, psychodynamics,
and social psychology applied to personal, social,
cultural issues. Integrated with online resources
and test materials in computer lab. [CAN PSYC
2. GE.]
PSYC 165. Career Decision Making & Life
Planning (2). Generate self-knowledge (values,
self-concept, interests, abilities), environmental
knowledge (majors, occupations), and skills
(problem solving, decision making) to maximize
probability for productive lifestyle choices.
PSYC 166 / WS 166. Life/Work Options for
Women (2). Systematic approach to career
concerns of women. Self-knowledge (interests, abilities,
values), world-of-work info, role combinations,
decision making and job search techniques.
PSYC 200. Introduction to Psychological Research
Design & Methodology (3). Hypothesis
development, data gathering, ethics, interpretation
of findings. Department recommends
taking this before other PSYC courses. [Weekly:
2 hrs lect, 2 hrs activ. Prereq: PSYC 241.]
PSYC 213. The School-Age Child (3). Typical/
atypical biological, cognitive, social, and emotional
development of children, focusing particularly on
ages 4 through 12. Influence of family, culture,
language, school, peers, and media on developmental
processes.
PSYC 236. Choices & Changes in Sexuality
(1). Influences on students’ developing sexuality:
development of gender identity, sexual orientation,
body image, relationship negotiation, and
preventing undesired physical and psychological
consequences of sexual activity.
PSYC 241. Introduction to Psychological
Statistics (4). Descriptive/inferential methods
for analyzing data. Descriptive statistics; normal
distributions; elementary probability; bivariate
correlation and regression; hypothesis testing for
comparing independent and paired groups. Labs:
computer statistical programs; problem solving.
[Prereq: HSU MATH 42 or 44 or math code 40.
Weekly: 3 hrs lect, 2 hrs lab.]
PSYC 280. Perspectives on Psychology (1).
New majors introduced to psychological topics
and psychology as a career option. Weekly presentations
by faculty and members of psychological
community. Required for major.
UPPER DIVISION
PSYC 300 / WS 300. Psychology of Women
(3). Individual and social characteristics and roles.
Overview, critique of theories, research. Biological/environmental
determinants of women’s
psychological development, including sex differences.
[DCG-d. GE.]
PSYC 301. Psychology of Creativity (3). Components
and processes; theoretical and developmental
viewpoints, implications, applications.
Interdisciplinary approach. Experiential class
exercises. [GE.]
PSYC 302. Psychology of Prejudice (3). How
it is expressed, its causes, consequences, and
approaches for reducing it. Multicultural and
diversity issues. [DCG-d. GE.]
PSYC 303. Family Relations in Contemporary
Society (3). Psychological aspects. Dating, love;
parent/child and couple relations; causes/effects
of divorce; solutions to family difficulties. [GE.]
PSYC 309. The Thinking Consumer in a
Materialistic Society (3). Impact of advertising,
marketing, and culture on consumer behavior and
thought processes. [CWT.]
PSYC 311. Human Development (3). Overview
of developmental changes across the human life
span: conception through adulthood. Relevant
psychological theories, research literature.
[Prereq: PSYC 104.]
PSYC 320. Behavior Analysis (4). Experimental
and applied analysis of behavior, behavior change
processes, and practical applications in behavior
modification and therapy. Structured observa-
DCG diversity & common ground; d domestic, n non-domestic; disc discussion; F fall, S spring, Su summer; GE general ed; IA instructor approval; lect lecture; prereq prerequisite; rep repeatable
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