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COURSE DESCRIPTIONSPS 335 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): PS 101, PS 222, PS 329An overview of psychotherapeutic theory, diagnosis andintervention strategy.PS 336 Cognitive Psychology (4 SH)Semester Offered: Alternate YearsPre-Requisite(s): PS 101 and sophomore status.Designed to examine the cognitive representation ofinformation, problem-solving strategies, attention, perception,decision making and language.PS 345 Psychology and Law (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): PS 101This course examines the relationship between psychology andlaw. The structure of the course will be lectures, discussion, casepresentations, debate and direct observation. Both academic andpractical experiences will cover juries, civil commitment, violenceprediction, competency, the insanity defense, eyewitnesstestimony and the death penalty. Cross-listed as CJ 345, LG 345.PS 400 Psychology Research Seminar (4 SH)Semester Offered: SpringPre-Requisite(s): Psychology majors with junior or senior statusor permission of the instructor; PS 204, PS 325Students demonstrate advanced psychological knowledge andskills by conducting an original research project of their owndesign.SPORT MANAGEMENT (SA)SA 101 Introduction to Sport Management (4 SH)This course is an introduction to the field of sport management.Functions of management, skills and attributes required to be asport manager are discussed. Attention is focused on how themanagerial process relates to sport organizations and theirproducts.SA 170-79/270-79/370-79 Special Topics in Sport Management(2-4 SH)Courses in topics of special interest of faculty members andstudents are offered from time to time. For complete coursedescriptions, students are directed to the schedule of classes,available in the Registrar’s Office.SA 203 Sport Marketing and Communications (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): MN 200, SA 101A study of basic marketing and media concepts as theyspecifically relate to sports programs and organizations. Topicsinclude promotions and public relations, sports consumerbehavior, market analysis, marketing information management,marketing plans, sports journalism, broadcast communicationsand sponsorship.SA 204 Sports Communication (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): MN 200, SA 101Sport has been described as “one of the most pervasive socialinstitutions in the United States” and its importance can easily beseen in terms of hourly news coverage, personal conversations,economic contributions, participant involvement, etc. This coursefocuses on how the communication of sports influencesperceptions of social reality and individual and group identity.Our understanding of various communication concepts andresearch techniques will be built through the discussions andapplications of the assigned reserved readings. Cross-listed asCM 204.SA 205 Sports Facility Planning, Operations and Management (4SH)Pre-Requisite(s): MN 200, SA 101This course explores the management function as it relates tothe operation of sports and recreation facilities, including publicand private venues, non-profit and scholastic facilities, as well asaspects relative to larger arenas. The course explores the issuesof security, risk evaluation and management and specific issuesrelevant to management of operations in a sports facility.SA 220 Sport Sociology (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): MN 200, SA 101This course provides students with an understanding of the socialaspects of sport, with emphasis on the interrelationship of sportand society. Students will be encourages to think critically ontopics such as social values, education, religion, socialization,mass media, sexism and racism as they relate to the sportsindustry. Cross-listed as SO 220.SA 221 Sport Psychology (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): MN 200This course provides students with an introduction to theapplication of psychological principles to sport settings. Topicsaddressed in the course include motivation, leadership, anxietymanagement, teamwork, visualization, personality issues in sportand performance management. Cross-listed as PS 221.SA 250/350 Internship in Sport Management (1-5 SH)This course provides the opportunity for students to gainvaluable experience by participating in an actual workingenvironment in his or her own area of interest.SA 305 Management Issues in the Sports Industry (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): MN 200, SA 101Examines management issues as they relate to sportsdepartments and organizations. Topics include leagueoperations, governance, the role and impact of the media,labor/management issues, licensing, financing, resourceplanning, strategy, scheduling, program development andsponsorship. At the collegiate level, topics will include anoverview of the organizational structure of the intercollegiateathletic department, conferences, Title IX/gender equity and theNCAA.Page | 119Lake Erie College | 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog | Student Handbook | Student Athlete Handbook