2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

PSCI 4643 American Foreign Policy3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: PSCI 2213Decision making in foreign policy with emphasis oncase studies.PSCI 4653 Research Methods in the Social Sciences(same as CJ 4363)3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Junior or Senior standingAn overview of social science research includingmethodological, statistical, and computer relatedtechniques.PSCI 4663 American Constitutional Law3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: PSCI 2213Principles, practices, and basic features of constitutionallaw with emphasis on the role of the Supreme Court,federalism, national powers, and individual rights.PSCI 4673 Global Studies3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: PSCI 2213Nature and analysis of contemporary global issues.Emphasis on frameworks for analyzing globalproblems and in-depth acquaintance with selectedworld issues.PSCI 4683 Western Political Theory3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: PSCI 2213Major political thinkers and their ideas with emphasison more recent political theories.PSCI 4693 Developing Nations3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: PSCI 2213Governments and major problems facing nations in thelesser developed world.PSCI 478V InternshipVariable creditSupervised learning experience in a government orprivate agency. May be repeated for credit up to 6hours.PSCI 479V Independent Study in Political ScienceVariable creditConsult the Independent Study Courses subheading inthe Academic Regulations section of this catalog forprerequisites and description.PSY Courses(Psychology)PSY 1013 Introduction to Psychology3 credits: 3 hours lectureSurvey of the science of behavior.PSY 1023 Advanced General Psychology3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: PSY 1013In depth coverage of basic psychological concepts,providing the core of knowledge necessary forunderstanding the sub-disciplines of psychology.PSY 2203 Statistical Methods3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisites: PSY 1013, MATH 0183Introduction to the use and interpretation of statistics.PSY 2263 Mental Health3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: PSY 1013A survey of the techniques necessary for making apositive adjustment to our environment.PSY 2273 Experimental Methods in Psychology3 credits: 3 hours lectureIntroduction to the research methods used bypsychologists. Offered every fall.PSY 2282 Experimental Methods Laboratory2 credits: 4 hours laboratory.Prerequisites: PSY 2203, PSY 2273.Students will design, conduct and analyze psychologicalresearch. Offered every spring.PSY 3243 Social Psychology3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: PSY 1013Study of social behavior through group dynamics andmass communication.PSY 3253 Adolescence3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: PSY 1013Physical, mental, and emotional development ofchildren and adolescents including social adaptation,interests, attitudes, and ideals.PSY 3413 Psychology of Learning3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: PSY 1013Major empirical findings and theoretical positions inthe psychology of learning.PSY 3423 Industrial Psychology3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: PSY 1013Applications of psychology in industry, includingpersonnel selection, placement, and counseling,engineering and organizational psychology, laborrelations, the consumer, and survey research.PSY 3433 Child Development3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: PSY 1013Surveys major research findings and theoriesconcerning development from conception throughadolescence.Course Descriptions207