2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 20, 2024

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

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	PSCI 419 - Law and American Society 3 credits Description Advanced introduction to the study of law as political and cultural practice. Overview of classical and contemporary socio-legal theories and perspectives. Law is treated as a political practice and cultural forum from multiple disciplinary standpoints, including an examination of how law and a range of legal institutions embody and constitute political, cultural, economic, and social forces. Prerequisites PSCI 201, 211, 308, and 317; or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 421 - Topics in Legal Studies 3 credits Description An examination of selected topics, issues, and problems in the field of legal studies. Prerequisites PSCI 211 and 308; or permission of the instructor. Repeatable The course may be repeated up to 9 credits with different topics. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 425 - Policy Implications of Genomic Science 3 credits Description This course will examine how genomics is affected by the policy-making process. The course will take an historical view of the debate regarding genomics, the policy which emerged from those debates, and how policy has impacted the use of genomics in the U.S. and throughout the world. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 464 - Contested Issues in Political Science 3 credits Description An interdisciplinary study of contested issues in political science. The subject matter of the class will be determined by individual instructors. Whatever the topic of the course, students will have the opportunity to further develop their critical thinking skills, and thereby enhance their capacities to make informed judgments and responsible choices as professionals, consumers, and citizens. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 465 - United States Diplomacy 3 credits Description Decision-making in a selected number of crisis situations in the history of United States foreign relations. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Cross-listed (Also listed as History 421.) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 470 - Topics in International Politics 3 credits Description An examination of selected topics and problems in international politics. Repeatable The course may be repeated up to 12 credits with different topics. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 471 - The United Nations and World Order 3 credits Description The origins, structure, and functioning of the United Nations Organization in the context of current problems threatening world order. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 473 - International Law 3 credits Description An introduction to the body of rules that are legally binding on states in such matters as title to territory, human rights, the high seas, territorial waters, and the use of force. Prerequisites PSCI 271 or 317; or permission of the instructor. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 476 - Politics of Globalization 3 credits Description An examination of international political economic relations, with particular emphasis on the process of globalization and its political consequences. Prerequisites PSCI 271 or permission of the instructor. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 479 - The Rise of China 3 credits Description An interdisciplinary examination of China’s rise in the international system. Considers the historical bases of this rise, as well as the political and economic causes and consequences of China’s emerging position. Restrictions Upper Division Electives require 45 earned credit hours or more at time of registration. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Foundational Studies Credit [FS 2010: Upper Division Integrative Elective] Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 480 - Topics in Comparitive Politics 3 credits Description An examination of selected topics and problems in comparative politics. Repeatable The course may be repeated for up to 12 credits with different topics. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 483 - Politics in Latin America 3 credits Description An analysis of Latin American government and politics from a cultural perspective. Historical, social, and institutional antecedents of post-World War II trends and problems. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 488 - African Politics 3 credits Description An analysis of African governments and politics through the use of comparative analytical methods. Analyses will include Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa. Prerequisites PSCI 271 or 280; or permission of the instructor. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Cross-listed (Also listed as African and African American Studies 494.) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 490 - Politics of the Middle East 3 credits Description Contemporary political forces, issues, and trends in Egypt, the Fertile Crescent, the Arabian Peninsula, Turkey, and Iran. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 495 - Internship in Political Science 3-9 credits Description Work observation and study in public and private not-for-profit organizations and agencies. Students are expected to work full-time with the agency or organization participating in the internship program. Prerequisites Prior consent of instructor and completion of departmental proposal/approval form. Repeatable Repeatable to a maximum of nine hours. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 496 - Capstone Course in Legal Studies 3 credits Description An introduction to contemporary legal theories, this course provides a practical application of knowledge through a moot court exercise. Guidance in applying to law school or entrance into the work force is also provided. Note Required course for all legal studies majors. Students may not take the course unless they have earned at least 75 credits. Students must earn a C or better in the course. Open to others by permission. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 497 - Field Work in Political Science 1-6 credits Description Supervised field work in an agency of government or a political party. Students follow a specific plan of activity worked out with the instructor. Prerequisites prior consent of instructor and completion of departmental proposal/approval form. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 498 - Readings in Political Science 2-6 credits Description Supervised reading or independent study. Students follow a specific plan of activity worked out with the instructor. Prerequisites prior consent of instructor and completion of departmental proposal/approval form. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSCI 499 - Senior Seminar in Political Science 3 credits Description Lectures, discussion, and research are utilized to explore a topic relevant to all fields of political science. Prerequisites PSCI 201, 271, 280, 319, and 340; or permission of the instructor. Restrictions Junior 2 status Note Required of all political science majors. A grade of C or better is necessary for graduation. Open to others by permission. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 100 - Psychology of Human Sexuality and Sexual Responsibility 3 credits Description A consideration of the psychological and physiological aspects of human sexual development, adjustment, function, and dysfunction. Emphasis is upon emotions, attitudes, values, and learning. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 101 - General Psychology: Understanding Human Behavior 3 credits Link (This course is part of the “Transfer Indiana” [TransferIN] initiative. For additional information, link to www.transferin.net/ctl.) Description A selective study of how heredity and the environment affect human thought, emotion, and actions. The course focuses on the scientific study of human and non-human animal behavior, and the topics of how humans respond and adapt to change, the nature and limits of memory, the development of human beliefs, the impact of social influences on human behavior, the contribution of genetics to individual differences, the nature of psychological illnesses, and more. The course emphasizes “thinking psychologically” as it applies to everyday life. Note NOTE: Psychology 101 is prerequisite to all other courses except Psychology 100. Foundational Studies Credit [FS 2010: Social or Behavioral Sciences] Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 150 - Careers in Psychology 1 credits Description Students will explore the variety of career options available to people with bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in psychology, with a focus on preparing their own career plan. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 201 - Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology 3 credits Description Introduction to research methodologies in psychology which will prepare students to be more knowledgeable interpreters and users of research findings and applications. Prerequisites PSY 101 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 240 - Psychology of Health Behavior 3 credits Description An introduction to health psychology as a behavioral approach that deals specifically with psychological aspects of health and illness. The focus of the course will be on health promotion and maintenance; the prevention and treatment of illness; the etiology and correlates of health, illness, and dysfunction; the health care system and the formulation of health policy. Prerequisites PSY 101 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 266 - Developmental Psychology 3 credits Link (This course is part of the “Transfer Indiana” [TransferIN] initiative. For additional information, link to www.transferin.net/ctl.) Description An overview of the full life span of human development, with comprehensive coverage of basic developmental concepts and principles. Research methods and application of research findings will be discussed. Prerequisites PSY 101 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 270 - Social Psychology 3 credits Link (This course is part of the “Transfer Indiana” [TransferIN] initiative. For additional information, link to www.transferin.net/ctl.) Description Introduction to the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. Prerequisites PSY 101 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 290 - Issues of Psychology 1-3 credits Description Issues of contemporary interest in psychology will be offered to expose students to topics relevant to their academic and personal lives. Repeatable May be repeated for credit if taken in a different area. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 306 - Psychology and the Legal System 3 credits Description This course examines psychological theory and research as they relate to the judicial process. Topics covered include the insanity defense, eyewitness testimony, jury decision-making, violence prediction, and the role of psychologists in the legal system. Prerequisites PSY 101 or consent of instructor Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 310 - Learning 3 credits Description Current learning theories and recent research in the area. Prerequisites PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 321 - Diversity & Ethics in Psychology 3 credits Description This course will consider issues of diversity and ethics in psychological research, practice, and everyday life. Prerequisites PSY 101 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 337 - Psychological Issues for Men 3 credits Description A survey of current psychological issues related to the experience of masculinity and how it affects the behavior and psychological adjustment of men, women, and children. The course focuses on the personal experience of being male as well as on the latest thinking and research in the psychology of men. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 338 - Psychology of Women 3 credits Description An overview of current research on the psychology of women and gender. The experiences of girls and women with regard to a variety of issues will be explored, including issues such as achievement, sexuality, parenting, work, violence, aging, health, and relationships. Prerequisites PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 342 - Perception 3 credits Description An introduction to the basic problems and methods associated with the study of perceptual and related processes. Prerequisites PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 344 - Cognitive Psychology 3 credits Description An analysis of the processes by which humans transform, store, and manipulate information. Prerequisites PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 350 - Environmental Psychology 3 credits Description This course overviews current research and theories regarding the relationship between people and their physical environment (built and natural). In doing this, the course explores various supportive roles the environment plays in human behavior, and identifies scientific methods for assessing, understanding, and improving the “fit” of environments for their users. Prerequisites PSY 101 Restrictions Upper Division Electives require 45 earned credit hours or more at time of registration. Foundational Studies Credit [FS 2010: Upper Division Integrative Elective] Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 356 - Physiological Psychology 3 credits Description The physiological mechanisms of human and animal behavior, normal and abnormal. Prerequisites PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 362 - Psychology of Personality 3 credits Description Introduction to basic concepts, methods, views, and results of research in the field of personality. Prerequisites PSY 101 or consent of instructor Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 368 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 3 credits Link (This course is part of the “Transfer Indiana” [TransferIN] initiative. For additional information, link to www.transferin.net/ctl.) Description Encompasses personality disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, psychotic disorders, mental deficiency, and other major mental disorders. Prerequisites PSY 101 or consent of instructor Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 375 - Statistics in Psychology 4 credits Description This course focuses on statistics used in psychological research. Includes training in computer-based statistical analysis. Prerequisites PSY 101 and Completion of the Foundational Studies Math/QL requirement. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 376 - Psychological Research and Writing 4 credits Description This course focuses on research methods used in psychology with emphasis on the process of research, including study design, data collection and analysis, and writing of research reports. Prerequisites PSY 375 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 384 - Interviewing Skills 3 credits Description Students will learn listening and interviewing skills and how to implement these skills in a culturally sensitive manner in preparation for field placement and/or employment in a human services setting. Prerequisites PSY major, AHS major, or COUN minor; PSY 101 and junior standing; or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 385 - Psychology of Prejudice: Problems and Progress 3 credits Description This course explores the history and dynamics of prejudice and prejudicial behavior. Opportunities to develop strategies for identification and reduction of prejudice as reflected in contemporary society are integrated into the curriculum. Cross-listed Also listed as African and African American Studies 385. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 414 - Motivation and Behavior 3 credits Description Human and animal motivation treated as a function of physiological processes, learning, development, and social interaction. Prerequisites PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 421 - History and Systems of Psychology 3 credits Description A survey of the historical development of psychology, emphasizing the major contemporary systems of psychology. Prerequisites PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 458 - Psychopharmacology 3 credits Description An introduction to the psychoactive drugs with particular emphasis on psychotherapeutic medications for the treatment of common psychological and psychiatric disorders. Prerequisites PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 466 - Advanced Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3 credits Description A survey of the theories and research findings relative to human development from conception to death. Prerequisites PSY 266 or consent of instructor. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 475 - Biological, Psychological, and Sociocultural Models of Addiction 3 credits Description Overview of the basic psychopharmacology of drugs of abuse and contemporary theory and research perspectives on causes, consequences, and treatment of addictive behaviors. Prerequisites PSY 101 or consent of instructor Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 481 - Critical Incidents Encountered in Mental Health Settings (with Practicum) 3 credits Description The course attempts to sensitize students to critical problems a psychological worker encounters in clinical settings. Prerequisites consent of instructor. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 484 - Field Work in Psychology 3 credits Description Supervised experience in an applied setting in the community. Approval of field placement application by field placement coordinator required. Prerequisites PSY 321, and PSY 384 with a B or better, and approved placement. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 485 - Psychology and Society 3 credits Description Integrating psychology with other disciplines (e.g., science, music, history, literature, etc.), students explore the various psychological dimensions of current social or public policy issues. Topics or issues will vary. Prerequisites PSY 101; 201 (or other social science methods course) preferred. Restrictions Upper Division Electives require 45 earned credit hours or more at time of registration. Repeatable May be repeated once for credit with consent of the Department Chairperson Foundational Studies Credit [FS 2010: Upper Division Integrative Elective] Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 486 - Research in Psychology 3 credits Description Students engage in closely supervised research in an area of psychology, such as learning, perception, physiology, animal behavior, personality, cognition, or development. Prerequisites PSY 321 and PSY 376 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 490 - Seminar in Psychology 1-3 credits Description A topic of contemporary interest in psychology will be offered for intensive study. Prerequisites consent of instructor. Repeatable May be repeated for credit if taken in a different area. Note Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 497 - Research Project in Psychology 1-3 credits Description For upperclass psychology majors conducting an independent research project under faculty supervision. Prerequisites consent of instructor. Repeatable May be repeated for credit with consent of the Department Chairperson. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 498 - Individual Study in Psychology 1-3 credits Description Individually supervised study of selected topics to meet the needs of the students involved. Prerequisites consent of instructor. Repeatable May be repeated for credit with consent of the Department Chairperson. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	PSY 499T - Honors Thesis 3-6 credits Description Individual research for selected students who show high creative and productive promise in psychology. Prerequisites senior standing and departmental invitation. Repeatable Repeatable to maximum 6 hours. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 100 - Foundations of Sport 3 credits Description This course will focus on the nature and scope of sport management. Students will examine the breadth of sport related careers as well as engage in critical thinking about current sport management issues. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 150 - Intro Nonprofit Ldrshp & Mgt 3 credits Description This community engagement / service-learning course highlights the history, contributions, and complexity of the nonprofit sector, and the role of philanthropy on society. Emphasis is placed on the professional leadership and management competencies needed to work as a mission-focused executive/board member. Professional development opportunities will be highlighted. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 195 - Field Work Seminar 3 credits Description The goal of this course is to supply students with the knowledge and ability to discover and secure practical field experience in sport management. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 200 - Intro Rec Mgt & Youth Ldrship 3 credits Description This course provides an introduction to public and nonprofit recreation management and youth leadership delivery systems through community engagement & service-learning, and examines the various management, historical, human development, social, and legal aspects associated with this discipline. Types of service delivery systems, and professional opportunities will be presented. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 205 - Experience Management Cycle I 3 credits Description This course, through community engagement, will dissect and reconstruct the recreation experience management cycle by focusing on the human/community development mission of the host organization and the desired psychological outcomes of the participants by exploring the planning, implementation, evaluation, marketing, and resources development stages of the cycle. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 210 - Management Principles in Sport 3 credits Description This course investigates contemporary administrative and leadership theory and practice with applications to the public, private, and non profit sport organizations. Prerequisites RCSM 100 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 215 - Governance & Policy in Sport 3 credits Description This course will provide an overview of governance and policy development of national and international sport including the history, legal authority, structure, and function of various sport governing bodies. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 225 - Experience Management Cycle II 3 credits Description This course, through community engagement, will reconstruct and complete the recreation experience management cycle by focusing on the human/community development mission of the host organization and the desired psychological outcomes of the participants by exploring the planning, implementation, evaluation, marketing, and resources development stages of the cycle. Prerequisites RCSM 205 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 262 - Outdoor Living Skills 3 credits Description Theory and practice in outdoor living skills: campsite, gear and shelter, ropecraft, firecraft, food, toolcraft, map and compass, health and safety, nature and conservation, and leadership techniques. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 270 - Introduction to Recreation Therapy 3 credits Description An introduction to the development, theory, and practice of recreation therapy in health care settings. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic groupings and the recreation therapy treatment process. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 275 - Diversity Issues in Recreation and Sport 3 credits Description An historical, philosophical, theoretical, and practical exploration and analysis of diversity and multicultural issues present in American society, particularly as they relate to recreation and sport. Emphasis is placed on persons with disabilities, ethnicity, culture, gender, youth at risk, sexual orientation, and aging. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 300 - Practicum Orientation in RMYL 3 credits Description Orientation to and preparation for the RMYL Fieldwork and Internship requirements. Emphasis is placed on career planning and goal setting, and interview skills. Students will identify potential internship sites, prepare cover letters and resumes, and become familiar with the internship manual, and internship requirements. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 310 - Nonprofit Ldrshp Practicum I 1 credits Description This course provides structure, logisitics, and guidance for the community engagement and service-learning practicum experiences of the Nonprofit Leadership Student Association to maximize student mastery of the nonprofit leadership professional competencies in conjunction with the local affiliates of national nonprofit and local grassroots organizations. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 315 - Leadership & Ethics 3 credits Description This course will introduce leadership as a disciple of study and explore the development of leadership in public, private, and nonprofit sport and recreation service organizations in the 21st century. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 320 - Leisure Philosophy 3 credits Description This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the theoretical and philosophical components of leisure, recreation, and play, and their implications for society. The impact of leisure on individuals within the context of human development and well-being will also be a focus of this course. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 330 - Survey of Motorsports 3 credits Description An exploration of racing on land, on water, and in the air. Current rules, history, regulations, and media attention are included. Emphasis is placed on popular modes of motor racing in Indiana. Prerequisites sophomore standing or consent of instructor. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 332 - Public and Nonprofit Finance 3 credits Description This course is designed to provide the student with current information, methods, and processes used to manage the financial operations and records of public and non-profit agencies delivering recreation and leisure services, and to manage financial resources in order to meet the mission, goals, and objectives of the organization. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 334 - Financial Aspects of Sport 3 credits Description Principles and practices of financial management in sport and leisure settings with an emphasis on budgeting, income sources, pricing, grant seeking, fundraising, business planning, and capital budgeting. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 351 - Foundations of Recreation Therapy 3 credits Description Study of principle theories and developed approaches in recreation therapy, the components for developing an individualized treatment plan, and techniques for documentation. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 353 - Management Practices in RMYL I 3 credits Description Foundation and management practices for managing recreation and youth serving organizations. Course content includes organizational structure and theory, organizational and community planning, professional ethics and business practices in public and nonprofit settings. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 355 - Public Relations in Sport 3 credits Description The application of communication theory and media relations in a sport environment. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 361 - Introduction to Outdoor Education 3 credits Description An introductory course designed to help students develop philosophy, teaching methods, resources, and materials suitable for working with children in the out-of-doors. Note (Field trip required.) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 363 - Design and Facilitation of Adventure Challenge Experiences 1 credits Description Theory and application of experiential learning and group development programming in a challenge course-based adventure activity context. Topics include challenge courses, group initiative activities, experiential learning process, group development and dynamics, group facilitation techniques, debriefing, sequencing, activity selection, and program design. Will include exposure to the adventure industry and important issues in the field. Co-requisites RCSM 363L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 363L - Design and Facilitation of Adventure Challenge Experiences Laboratory 2 credits Description Laboratory is located at the Indiana State University Field Campus in Brazil, Indiana, and will require participation in two separate weekends (Saturday and Sunday) for approximately eight hours per day. Students will be involved in activities as both participants and facilitators learning to safely and effectively conduct activities that will include cooperative large group games, field-based initiatives, and group development challenge course elements. Co-requisites RCSM 363L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 369 - Expedition Leadership 3 credits Description Techniques and practical application of expedition leadership. Emphasis is placed on various areas of responsibility expedition leaders may encounter during phases of expeditions. Prerequisites Consent of instructor. Note (Field trip required.) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 371 - Recreation Therapy Methods 3 credits Description Examines basic knowledge and skills of recreation therapy intervention techniques with complementary skills associated with the patient/therapist relationship, therapeutic communication, and facilitation. Emphasis is on hands-on involvement in planning and delivering therapeutic activities. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 380 - Field Survey of Recreation and Sport Facilities and Programs 1 credits Description On-site visitations to selected outstanding examples of recreation agencies, facilities, and programs. Designed to provide students with first hand exposure to existing recreation services. Repeatable May be repeated up to three times. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 391 - Fieldwork 3 credits Description This course is designed to provide a practical work and learning experience under the direction of a qualified professional in the sport management industry. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 393 - Outdoor Rec Ldrshp Fldwrk 3 credits Description This course is designed to provide a practical work and learning experience under the direction of a qualified professional in the outdoor recreation industry. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 410 - Nonprofit Ldrshp Practicum II 1 credits Description This course provides structure, logisitics, and guidance for the community engagement and service-learning practicum experiences of the Nonprofit Leadership Student Association to maximize student mastery of the nonprofit leadership professional competencies in conjunction with the local affiliates of national nonprofit and local grassroots organizations. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 415 - Special Events Management 3 credits Description This course was designed to teach the theoretical foundations and practical applications of planning, implementing, and evaluating special events in the sport setting. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 420 - Sport Marketing 3 credits Description Application of economic and marketing principles to leisure and sport systems. Emphasis on organizing and analyzing the marketing process, planning the marketing mix, sports as a product, sport consumer markets, and the sports product market. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 425 - Sport Sponsorship 3 credits Description Students will develop a complete understanding of how sport properties can create effective commercial alliances with corporations through the creation and execution of sponsorship agreements. A major emphasis is given to understanding the theoretical reasons behind the effectiveness of sports sponsorships as communication vehicles. Students will also learn how to prepare sponsorship proposals, and critically evaluate their strategic implications. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 435 - Legal Aspects of RCSM 3 credits Description Studying of local, state, federal legislation governing liability in recreation, park, and sport settings. Emphasis upon legal concepts most frequently dealt with in the workplace. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 440 - Volunteer Management 3 credits Description Volunteers are a tremendously valuable resource who can be used in support of an organization’s mission. This course presents a management framework for maximizing volunteer involvement, including practical information about organizational readiness, recruitment strategies, supervision, risk management, program evaluation, recordkeeping tools, and critical relationships. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 446 - Nonprofit Program Evaluation 3 credits Description This course focuses on nonprofit program evaluation processes through logic modeling, mixed-methods research design, qualitative and quantitative data collection/analysis and management decision-making. Emphasis will be put on the role of formative evaluation in program development, volunteer and human resource development, communication, marketing, public relations, and fundraising. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 449 - Independent Readings and Research 1-3 credits Description Individual student study and research on selected topics in recreation and leisure studies. Prerequisites completion of lower division core. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 450 - Facility Planning & Mgmt 3 credits Description This course has been developed to introduce students to the theories, principles, and applications of community based comprehensive planning of fitness, physical activity, recreation areas, and sport venues. It includes current practices in planning, design, and development. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 453 - Mgt Practices in RMYL II 3 credits Description Basic and advanced principles and practices of marketing, public relations and the various human resource systems within public, private and not-for-profit sectors of the leisure services and youth work industries with additional emphasis placed on human diversity concerns and volunteer management. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 455 - Advanced Public Rec/Park Admin 3 credits Description This course examines the public sector and its role in the provision of recreation and park services that achieve individual, community, economic, and environmental benefits. The focus of this course will be on community development, political systems, and public administration. Prerequisites RCSM 200 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 460 - Organization and Administration of Camping 3 credits Description This course covers the organization and structureof the administration of camps including personnel, program, and site development; business management; food management; health and safety; public relations; committees; and evaluation in the modern camp. Prerequisites RCSM 262 or consent of instructor. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 461 - Independent Course of Study 1-3 credits Description Original research of special topics pursued independently or in small groups. Also, as directed, seminar study of graduate students to partially remedy lack of undergraduate training in leisure sciences and services. Prerequisites consent of instructor. Repeatable May be repeated for up to 9 hours. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 462 - Nonprft Ldrshp Profssnl Exp 1 credits Description This course is designed for students to participate in a nonprofit leadership professional development and networking experience to better understand nonprofit sector careers, which typically takes the form of attending a multi-day national conference. This course focuses on personal/professional development, explores emerging trends, and practices financial resource development strategies. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 464 - Consortium on Outdoor Recreation 3 credits Description Study of the problems, design, and delivery of outdoor and adventure recreation programs. This course is taught as an eight-day intensive resident camp at the Indiana State University Field Campus. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule
	RCSM 470 - Organization and Administration of Recreation Therapy 3 credits Description An overview of the organization and administrative processes and issues associated with the management of recreation therapy services. This includes an introduction to standards or practice, service models, documentation, and clinical supervision related to recreation therapy. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2025 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 Class Schedule

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PSCI 419 - Law and American Society

PSCI 421 - Topics in Legal Studies

PSCI 425 - Policy Implications of Genomic Science

PSCI 464 - Contested Issues in Political Science

PSCI 465 - United States Diplomacy

PSCI 470 - Topics in International Politics

PSCI 471 - The United Nations and World Order

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PSCI 476 - Politics of Globalization

PSCI 479 - The Rise of China

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PSCI 483 - Politics in Latin America

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PSCI 495 - Internship in Political Science

PSCI 496 - Capstone Course in Legal Studies

PSCI 497 - Field Work in Political Science

PSCI 498 - Readings in Political Science

PSCI 499 - Senior Seminar in Political Science

PSY 100 - Psychology of Human Sexuality and Sexual Responsibility

PSY 101 - General Psychology: Understanding Human Behavior

PSY 150 - Careers in Psychology

PSY 201 - Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

PSY 240 - Psychology of Health Behavior

PSY 266 - Developmental Psychology

PSY 270 - Social Psychology

PSY 290 - Issues of Psychology

PSY 306 - Psychology and the Legal System

PSY 310 - Learning

PSY 321 - Diversity & Ethics in Psychology

PSY 337 - Psychological Issues for Men

PSY 338 - Psychology of Women

PSY 342 - Perception

PSY 344 - Cognitive Psychology

PSY 350 - Environmental Psychology

PSY 356 - Physiological Psychology

PSY 362 - Psychology of Personality

PSY 368 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

PSY 375 - Statistics in Psychology

PSY 376 - Psychological Research and Writing

PSY 384 - Interviewing Skills

PSY 385 - Psychology of Prejudice: Problems and Progress

PSY 414 - Motivation and Behavior

PSY 421 - History and Systems of Psychology

PSY 458 - Psychopharmacology

PSY 466 - Advanced Lifespan Developmental Psychology

PSY 475 - Biological, Psychological, and Sociocultural Models of Addiction

PSY 481 - Critical Incidents Encountered in Mental Health Settings (with Practicum)

PSY 484 - Field Work in Psychology

PSY 485 - Psychology and Society

PSY 486 - Research in Psychology

PSY 490 - Seminar in Psychology

PSY 497 - Research Project in Psychology

PSY 498 - Individual Study in Psychology

PSY 499T - Honors Thesis

RCSM 100 - Foundations of Sport

RCSM 150 - Intro Nonprofit Ldrshp & Mgt

RCSM 195 - Field Work Seminar

RCSM 200 - Intro Rec Mgt & Youth Ldrship

RCSM 205 - Experience Management Cycle I

RCSM 210 - Management Principles in Sport

RCSM 215 - Governance & Policy in Sport

RCSM 225 - Experience Management Cycle II

RCSM 262 - Outdoor Living Skills