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2009-2010 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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  • POLS 538 - THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course focuses on the philosophy, history, structure, powers, processes, problems, and personnel of major legislative bodies, with an emphasis on the U.S. Congress.


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  • POLS 540 - COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT

    3 to 4credit hour(s)

    Description A comparative study of the governmental institutions and processes of the leading countries of the world. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • POLS 541 - GENOCIDE IN THE MODERN ERA

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course investigates genocide, ethnic cleansing, and other mass killings during the past century. Students will explore various theories that seek to explain the causes behind the Holocaust and Armenian Genocide among others.


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  • POLS 544 - EURO–POLITICS: STUDY ABROAD

    2 to 6credit hour(s)

    Description A USD faculty supervised study tour in Europe of government organization, party politics, and/or public policies in selected areas. Consent of instructor is required.


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  • POLS 549 - MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A study of the international relations of the region, with an emphasis on Arab/ Israeli politics and inter-Arab relations. External influences and recent wars will also be examined.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: POLS 141 - Governments of the World or POLS 255 - World Politics, or permission of the instructor.


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  • POLS 551 - ADVANCED PROBLEMS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Study of existing international tensions, with special emphasis upon American strategic interests.


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  • POLS 553 - AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description An analysis of the formulation and execution of American foreign policy. Emphasis will be placed on national security issues and American policies with regard to particular regions and countries.


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  • POLS 554 - INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ORGANIZATIONS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course examines the development and application of the rules and norms that govern the relations between countries. Special attention will be paid to international law on the use of force, the law of the sea, and jurisdiction. The course will also look at international tribunals beginning with Nuremberg and concluding with the International Criminal Court.


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  • POLS 555 - INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course explores the development and application of human rights norms and addresses the successes and shortcomings of treaties on civil and political rights, economic and social rights, discrimination, the rights of women and children, and the institutions that have been created to enforce policies.


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  • POLS 559 - POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description An examination of world regions and concepts that have political significance, such as language boundaries, electoral geography, the law of the sea, and nationalism. International, national, and local perspectives are addressed.


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  • POLS 562 - MODERN POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Focus on political theory since the Renaissance, includes Locke, Rousseau, the other.

    Notes
    (Also PHIL 562)


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  • POLS 564 - POLITICS AND LEADERSHIP IN LITERATURE

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course will seek answers to two of the most fundamental political questions: who should rule and for what ends? Its concentration on certain major works of literature will also focus on related political issues such as the inherent tensions between equality and inequality, religion and the state, rich and poor, democracy and aristocracy, and natural and conventional leaders.

    Notes
    (Also LDR 564)


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  • POLS 565 - CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL THOUGHT

    3credit hour(s)

    Description An analysis of contemporary political ideologies and theories.


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  • POLS 566 - AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT

    3credit hour(s)

    Description An examination of the history of American political thought as expressed in the works of major political philosophers, thinkers, and statesmen. The course considers a range of topics including the tension between equality and inequality in our constitutional system and mores; slavery and its after-effects; wealth and poverty; aristocratic excellence and democratic mediocrity; and the inherent tensions between individualism and community.


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  • POLS 574 - LITERATURE OF FEMINIST POLITICS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Analysis of American feminism from its origins as a political movement through its current expressions in literature and literary criticism.

    Notes
    Cross listed with: ENGL 574 and WMST 574


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  • POLS 591 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description Students complete individualized plans of study, which include significant one-on-one student-instructor interaction. The faculty member and the student negotiate the details of the study plan. May be repeated. Requires permission of the instructor.


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  • POLS 592 - TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

    1 to 4credit hour(s)

    Description Special topics course devoted to selected governmental problems of current interest. Guest lecturers may serve as the instructor. May be repeated with change of topic.


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  • POLS 593 - WORKSHOP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description Short-term workshops in selected subject areas. This course may be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • POLS 700 - PROGRAM SUSTAINING

    0credit hour(s)

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.


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  • POLS 711 - SEMINAR IN AMERICAN POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS

    3 to 6credit hour(s)

    Description A review of major literature and fundamental questions in American political institutions, plus original research and report writing in same area. This course is repeatable for a maximum of six credit hours, with change of topic.


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  • POLS 715 - NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A study of the theories and practices of the administration of nonprofit organizations.


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  • POLS 716 - TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.


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  • POLS 721 - SEMINAR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

    3 to 6credit hour(s)

    Description A review of major literature and fundamental questions in public administration, including ethics. Original research and report writing in the same area are course requirements. This course is repeatable for a maximum of six credit hours, with change of topic.


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  • POLS 722 - BUDGETARY AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT

    3credit hour(s)

    Description An analysis of governmental financial administration, including budget preparation and execution, and management of debt and public expenditures.


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  • POLS 723 - PUBLIC PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

    3credit hour(s)

    Description An examination of the process, procedures and problems of personnel administration.


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  • POLS 724 - ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A study of the principles governing the organization and management of public agencies with emphasis on the role of the executive.


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  • POLS 725 - COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description The study of job evaluation and factors necessary to establish and administer a wage and salary program.


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  • POLS 731 - SEMINAR IN PUBLIC LAW

    3 to 6credit hour(s)

    Description A review of major literature and fundamental questions in public law, plus original research and report writing in same area. This course is repeatable for a maximum of six credit hours, with change of topic.


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  • POLS 733 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND GOVERNMENT

    3credit hour(s)

    Description An examination of the administrative agencies of government. Attention will be given to the use of the regulatory process and procedures applicable to administrative agencies.


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  • POLS 741 - SEMINAR IN COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT

    3 to 6credit hour(s)

    Description A review of major literature and fundamental questions in comparative government, plus original research and report writing in same area. This course is repeatable for a maximum of six credit hours, with change of topic.


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  • POLS 751 - SEMINAR IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

    3 to 6credit hour(s)

    Description A review of major literature and fundamental questions in international relations, plus original research and report writing in same area. This course is repeatable for a maximum of six credit hours, with change of topic.


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  • POLS 756 - NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A survey of current American military security problems, including consideration of alternative policies in the areas of strategic arms and conventional warfare.


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  • POLS 759 - READINGS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides an overview of the major theories of international relations. As a readings course, students become familiar with some of the best known writers on international relations theory by focusing on some of the important works of the last fifty years.


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  • POLS 761 - QUALITATIVE METHODS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course examines the practical application of data collection methods in natural settings; observation, participant observation, and field experience. Emphasis is placed on implementing research projects by using these methods for purposes of developing empirically grounded theory.  The course includes a discussion of fundamental assumptions underlying research (such as the positivist-interpretivist debate in the philosophy of social science) and practical aspects of research design, data collection techniques, and data analysis. 

    Notes
    Prior to 10-23-09 this was POLS 804


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  • POLS 765 - RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A survey of research perspectives and approaches in political science, emphasizing research planning, scientific methodology, and univariate and bivariate measures of association and statistical analysis.


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  • POLS 766 - ANALYTIC TECHNIQUES IN PUBLIC POLICY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description An examination of advanced statistical methods and other techniques and models for analyzing and evaluating governmental organizations and programs.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: POLS 765 - Research Methods in Political Science.


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  • POLS 769 - ADMINISTRATIVE THOUGHT AND ETHICS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A study of selected contributions in political theory and how they contribute to an analysis of public policy with emphasis on the role of ethical frameworks in public administration.


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  • POLS 771 - PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS AND EVALUATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course is an examination of normative and conceptual issues of policy formulation in the United States, policy implementation, and the uses of policy analysis and evaluation.  This survey course includes issues such as the nature of decision making, bureaucratic behavior, and intergovernmental relations. This course also provides an understanding of the conceptual, methodological, bureaucratic, political, and organizational issues surrounding evaluation research and uses.

    Notes
    Prior to 10-23-09 this was POLS 811


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  • POLS 787 - EXAM PREPARATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course allows students to focus on the theories and thinkers in their respective field of concentration. Students will read a number of books from the approved reading list in consultation with a faculty advisor. This will enable the students to acquire a better understanding of their field of study and prepare for the comprehensive examination.


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  • POLS 788 - PROFESSIONAL REPORT

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A core requirement to the Master of Public Administration Program, this is a paper written on a topic pertaining to a current issue in organizational design, management practice, or policy preference. Designed to help student integrate and use the material learned in the program to make better decision in the public sector.


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  • POLS 789 - PROFESSIONAL REPORT SUSTAINING

    0credit hour(s)

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.


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  • POLS 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

    2 to 6credit hour(s)

    Description Students complete individualized plans of study, which include significant one-on-one student-instructor interaction. The faculty member and the student negotiate the details of the study plan. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Requires permission of the instructor.


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  • POLS 792 - TOPICS

    1-6credit hour(s)

    Description Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.


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  • POLS 793 - WORKSHOP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. May include lectures. May be repeated for credit.


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  • POLS 794 - INTERNSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

    2 to 6credit hour(s)

    Description Supervised work with international, national, regional, state or municipal agencies, political parties, and/or nonprofit organizations to provide practical experience.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission from the Department’s Internship Coordinator is required.


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  • POLS 795 - PRACTICUM IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in this course than in the case with field experience courses.


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  • POLS 798 - THESIS

    2 to 6credit hour(s)

    Description Required of all M.A. students following plan A. Total of six credit hours are required.


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  • POLS 799 - THESIS SUSTAINING

    0credit hour(s)

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.


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  • POLS 801 - HISTORY OF KNOWLEDGE

    3credit hour(s)

    Description The primary goal of this course is to introduce students to political science as a discipline of systematic inquiry. The course considers disciplinary epistemological issues and approaches in order to prepare students to rigorously assess what is really “known” about political phenomena. Students will clarify different theories of knowledge that predominate among political scientists; assess the strengths and weakness of the different approaches; identify the reasons why analysts may pursue different forms of inquiry; develop an understanding of the systematic implications that different theories of knowledge have for scholarly agendas and investigatory processes; and consider the possibilities for an interplay among and synthesis of the various epistemological perspectives in actual conduct of inquiry.


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  • POLS 802 - ADVANCED ISSUES OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course will build upon the basic statistical analyses discussed in POLS 801. Students will be expected to review descriptive statistics, inferential statistics through difference of means tests and ANOVA, basic and advanced probability theory, and will be introduced to the assumptions of regression analysis and interpretation. Students will be expected to demonstrate paper-and-pencil competency with each of these research techniques. Students also will be introduced to statistical packages appropriate for advanced studies in the social and behavioral sciences.


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  • POLS 803 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS II

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course will focus on the assumptions, calculations, and extensions, problems, and issues in linear regression. Students will be expected to understand and demonstrate competencies in the appropriate circumstances for using and limitations of linear regression and diagnostics and theoretical/empirical approaches to addressing problems with linear regression. As appropriate, students also will be introduced to time series regression, log-linear regression, and will be provided a brief discussion of maximum likelihood estimation.


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  • POLS 810 - AMERICAN POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course examines the primary institutions of American government - Congress, the presidency, agencies, and the courts - for the purpose of introducing important concepts, theoretical approaches and research questions in the contemporary study of American political institutions. Students of should possess some exposure to contemporary research on elections, interest group organizations and political parties so that the course can productively cover the various institutional interfaces for each as we engage in more detailed study of trends in political science research on governing institutions in the United States.


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  • POLS 812 - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CORE SEMINAR

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course is an exploration of the development and context of American public administration, the role of administration in government and governance, and the values and ethics of public administration. It focuses on topics like the contemporary and historical literature in the institutional and intellectual development of public administration; the social, legal, ethical, and philosophical foundations of public administration; and the application of core knowledge, skills, and abilities required for public service.


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  • POLS 824 - ETHICS AND MORAL THOUGHT

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A study of the writings of major political philosophers, particularly with respect to the way in which they inform public sector ethical frameworks and shape discourse surrounding the nature of American political institutions, public policy, and public administration. Overview of fundamental ideas regarding the nature of the state, the rights and obligations of citizens, and the composition and authority of governmental institutions through analysis and discussion of original writings from major contributors in political thought (including Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Publius, Marx, Foucault, Rawls) and various schools of philosophy (including rationalism, anti-rationalism, empiricism, positivism, utilitarianism, pragmatism, phenomenology, and post-modernism). Extensive consideration given to the manner in which the ideas associated with political philosophy affect our understanding of the ethical obligations, character, and tasks of American political institutions, public policy, and public administration.


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  • POLS 880 - PROSPECTUS PREP CLASS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Limited to doctoral candidates who have taken and passed the qualifying examination and completed all required course work in a policy or public administration field. Critical analysis of current research. Formulation of a dissertation proposal and development of dissertation research strategies.


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  • POLS 898 - DISSERTATION RESEARCH

    1 to 9credit hour(s)

    Description Original research in political science. Required of all Ph.D. candidates. Total of 15 hours required. May be repeated to a maximum of 20 hours.


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  • PSYC 504 - SEMINAR:MEMORY AND INFORMATION PROCESSING

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course offers a detailed consideration of memory and human information processing with an emphasis on recent advances and the application of current theory and methods.


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  • PSYC 506 - COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Course is a survey of historical and contemporary research and theory in cognitive processes. Considers encoding, storage and retrieval processes from an experimental point of view.


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  • PSYC 508 - PSYCHOLINGUISTICS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course is a survey of language theory; transformational grammars; comprehension and production of speech; language development in children; speech defects and neuro-linguistics; communication among groups; and sociolinguistics.


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  • PSYC 509 - HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course is a survey of the origin and development of psychology during the modern period, from about 1600. Special attention is given to systems of thought that have emerged since the founding of psychology as an empirical science.


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  • PSYC 511 - PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course offers an introduction to the morphological, physiological and biochemical foundation of behavior. Organic bases of sensation, perception, reflexive and skilled movements, learning, memory, cognition, emotion and motivation.


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  • PSYC 512 - INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

    3credit hour(s)

    Description The comparative psychology and ethnology of human and animal behavior is covered in this course. Topics include basic and maintenance behaviors, habitat selection, homing, migration, social behavior, communication, reproduction, development, symbiosis, predation and play. Evolutionary, genetic, hormonal and neural influences on behavior are highlighted.

    Notes
    (Also BIOL 502)


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  • PSYC 514 - DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR

    3credit hour(s)

    Description The psychobiological bases of the use/abuse of alcohol, drugs, and other substances are covered in this course along with current theory, research approaches and findings.


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  • PSYC 517 - HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides a broad survey of a rapidly developing field of psychology. It offers a background that will provide graduate students with theory and techniques that they can apply in their practica.


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  • PSYC 523 - RESEARCH IN AGING

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course surveys differences between normal and problematic aging through late adulthood. Course covers topics such as learning, memory, intellectual performance, biobehavioral changes, inter-generational relations, and health and mortality issues.


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  • PSYC 530 - ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course offers a survey of the application of psychological principles of the understanding of organizational effects on individual and group behavior. Topics include: organizational climate and culture, work-related attitudes, employee motivation, leadership, group dynamics and teamwork, organizational change and development, and minorities and women in organizations.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: PSYC 101 - General Psychology, or permission of the instructor.


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  • PSYC 531 - INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course is a survey of performance appraisal, personnel selection and placement; training; motivation and morale; workstation design; and industrial safety.


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  • PSYC 533 - PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Topics considered in this course include skilled psychomotor behavior; cybernetic theory; performance under stress; and military, commercial, athletic and medical rehabilitation applications.


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  • PSYC 534 - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Course offers an overview of artificial intelligence including foundation topics such as the meaning of intelligence, knowledge representation, search strategies, and problem solving. Application of artificial intelligence in the areas of expert systems, learning, natural language, vision, and speech recognition will also be covered. Programming languages and tools appropriate to artificial intelligence will be discussed and used.

    Notes
    (Also CSC 534)


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  • PSYC 535 - HUMAN FACTORS IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description The course studies the interaction of humans with the computer. Topics include user interface design, user models, usability testing, design guidelines, and user interface evaluation. The class includes several individual and group projects as well as class presentations. Laboratory component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: CSC 150 or PSYC 101.

    Notes
    (Also CSC 535)


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  • PSYC 536 - HUMAN ENGINEERING

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course involves study of the relationships between technology and human capability in the design and operation of operator-machine systems. It includes consideration of systems-analysis techniques; human sensory, motor and decision-making capabilities; the human-machine interface; and the dynamics of the human-machine environment.


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  • PSYC 537 - DECISION MAKING & RISK MANAGEMENT

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides a research overview of the field of behavioral decision making and risk management, including theories, heuristics, biases, and psychological mechanisms underlying individual group decisions. The course also offers insights and tools for managing risks and making better decisions.


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  • PSYC 538 - PSYCHOACOUSTICS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Course is a survey of analysis of hearing mechanisms; industrial noise control; room acoustics; speech intelligibility; and music theory.

    Notes
    (Also PHYS 565)


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  • PSYC 539 - PSYCHOLOGY OF SAFETY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course offers a review of both the casualty rate and case history approaches to accident analysis and prevention. Topics include risk analysis and a survey of industrial problem areas. A wide variety of safety management strategies are covered.


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  • PSYC 542 - ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course focuses on application of social psychological research and theory to the study of controversial social issues.

    Notes
    (Also SOC 542)


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  • PSYC 543 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF PREJUDICE

    3credit hour(s)

    Description An advanced examination of the causes and consequences of prejudice passed upon such group characteristics as race and ethnicity, sexual orientation and physical appearance. Classic and modern theories of prejudice are presented. Students present their ideas on how prejudice towards stigmatized groups can be addressed.


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  • PSYC 555 - ADVANCED DISASTER RESPONSE

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description This course requires the completion of additional and/or advanced American Red Cross Disaster services courses (e.g., Supervision in Disaster, Shelter Management, services Center Management). These courses are not offered in a typical format; they are usually offered in “disaster institutes,” clusters of courses taught in concentrated time blocks both in South Dakota and cities in neighboring states. The specific courses a student takes to fulfill the requirements of the course will be negotiated between the student and a DMHI faculty member.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.


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  • PSYC 557 - DIRECTED READINGS IN DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description This course allows students to pursue individual instruction with professors on topics in disaster not covered by other courses.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.


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  • PSYC 558 - DIRECTED RESEARCH IN DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description This course allows graduate students to conduct research in disaster under the supervision of faculty.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.


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  • PSYC 559 - ADVANCED SEMINAR: SELECTED TOPICS IN DISASTER

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description This seminar will present topics that are not included in other courses in disaster response.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.


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  • PSYC 560 - PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON DIVERSITY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course examines human diversity from the context of and application to the field of psychology. Though psychological perspectives of different types of diversity (e.g., racial, ethnic, gender, ability, sexual orientation) are addressed, the emphasis is on racial/ethnic diversity


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  • PSYC 564 - THEORIES OF PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course is designed to provide a survey of the various theories of personality development, dynamics, and structure. The course also includes material on behavioral change and personality restructuring.


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  • PSYC 577 - PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND MEASUREMENT

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Test Theory is covered in this course along with principles of construction and analysis of psychological tests.


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  • PSYC 578 - PROGRAM PLANNING & EVALUATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course covers issues involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of systems, programs and interventions in the real world. Issues of policy analysis, systems design, and program evaluation are considered.


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  • PSYC 590 - SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description This course addresses selected contemporary topics in psychology. The format includes student presentations and discussion of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. The course is repeatable to a maximum of six credit hours with change of topic.


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  • PSYC 592 - TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

    1 to 4credit hour(s)

    Description Special topics course devoted to particular issues in psychology. Guest lecturers may serve as the instructor. May be repeated with change of topic.


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  • PSYC 655 - CRISIS INTERVENTION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides a general overview of crisis intervention theory, research, and practice.


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  • PSYC 656 - DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides an introduction the psychological aspects of disaster. Three major components are covered: 1) psychological impact of disaster on both those directly impacted and relief workers; 2) intervention strategies for disaster mental health; and 3) the role of mental health professionals working with the American Red Cross.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: PSYC 655 - Crisis Intervention and permission of the instructor is required.


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  • PSYC 657 - TRAUMATIC STRESS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course examines the theory, research, and practice of psychology with regard to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.


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  • PSYC 658 - SERVING THE DIVERSE COMMUNITY IN DISASTER

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course explores diversity as it relates to the provision of disaster mental-health services.


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  • PSYC 659 - INTERNATIONAL DISASTER PSYCHOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course will examine theory, research, and applications in disaster psychology throughout the world.


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  • PSYC 700 - PROGRAM SUSTAINING

    0credit hour(s)

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.


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  • PSYC 701 - SEMINAR: ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL ISSUES

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course involves an overview of the current ethical, legal, and professional issues pertaining to clinical psychology science and practice.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Enrollment in Clinical Psychology Program is required.


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  • PSYC 705 - SEMINAR IN LEARNING, MEMORY AND COGNITION

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description This course is a survey of traditional and contemporary approaches to the study of animal and human learning, memory and cognition.


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  • PSYC 707 - SEMINAR : SENSATION AND PERCEPTION

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description This course is a survey of current research in sensory coding and processing. Covers signal-to-noise enhancement, feature detection, event definition, template storage and retrieval, and ecological evaluations of sensory systems.


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  • PSYC 708 - SEMINAR: ADVANCED HISTORY & SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY

    1credit hour(s)

    Description This course offers a detailed survey of topics in selected areas of history and systems of psychology. Special attention is given to systems of thought that have emerged since the founding of psychology as an empirical science.


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  • PSYC 709 - TEACHING OF PSYCHOLOGY

    1credit hour(s)

    Description This course involves didactic content, troubleshooting, and group discussions for graduate students who are currently involved as teaching assistants or instructors of record in Psychology courses at USD. It is designed to enhance their teaching-assistant experiences, course quality, and to help prepare the student for a possible career in University teaching. Because it is a special topics course, it is repeatable for up to six credit hours.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: enrollment in either the Human Factors or Clinical training programs in the Psychology Department.


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  • PSYC 711 - SEMINAR: PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description The functional characteristics of the human nervous system as they depend on its anatomical and chemical structure are addressed in this course.


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  • PSYC 714 - CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

    2credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides a broad survey of the general principles of pharmacology, focusing on classes of drugs that have their primary mode of action directed at the Central Nervous System. Throughout the course there will be discussion of the basic principles and biological processes underlying drug action, the use of drugs in treating various disorders and the common adverse effects associated with various classes of drugs.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Enrollment in Clinical Psychology Program and completion of Psych 711: Seminar in Physiological Psychology or permission of instructor.


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  • PSYC 722 - SEMINAR: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides an in-depth examination of major theoretical perspectives and research findings concerning life span human development.


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