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ANTH 1301   Cultural Anthropology   ANTH 1301 (ANTH 1301) Cultural Anthropology (3-0). A survey of the study of cultural anthropology including the nature of culture in space and time human subsistence and settlement social and political organization ritual and religion and linguistics. The course will include an overview of the adaptations of human populations to arid regions.  
ANTH 2301   Arch Of Texas & Northern Mex   ANTH 2301 Archeology of Texas and Northern Mexico (3-0). An introduction to Native American prehistory from 10000 B.C. through early contact with Spanish entradas during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries A.D. in Texas and north-central Mexico. The course will explore basic archeological theory data collection and analytical techniques used in the reconstruction of life ways of nomadic semi-sedentary and sedentary human populations through time.  
ANTH 2303   Readings And Research   ANTH 2303 Readings and Research (3-0). Selected readings and research projects to be offered as individual study to meet student's needs. May be repeated for credit.  
HIST 1301   History Of The US To 1877   HIST 1301 (HIST 1301) History of the United States to 1877 (3-0). A general survey of the history of the United States from the discovery of the New World to 1877.  
HIST 1301   History Of The US To 1877-SSS   HIST 1301 (HIST 1301) History of the United States to 1877 (3-0). A general survey of the history of the United States from the discovery of the New World to 1877.  
HIST 1302   History Of The US Since 1877   HIST 1302 (HIST 1302) History of the United States Since 1877 (3-0). A general survey of the history of the United States from 1877 to the present time.  
HIST 2301   World History to 1500   HIST 2301 (HIST 2311) World History to 1500 (3-0). A survey of world history from the ancient world until the end of the fifteenth century.  
HIST 2302   World History Since 1500   HIST 2302 (HIST 2312) World History Since 1500 (3-0). A survey of European history since the 15th century to the present.  
HIST 3300   Ancient Civilization   HIST 3300 Ancient Civilization (3-0). A history of the ancient civilizations of the Near East Greece and Rome to the 4th Century.  
HIST 3301   The Middle Ages to 1350   HIST 3301 The Middle Ages to 1350 (3-0). A history of the political social and intellectual development of medieval society to the 14th century.  
HIST 3304   Europe: 1655-1870   HIST 3304 Europe: 1655-1870 (3-0). The history of Europe from the late 17th century to the mid-19th century. The course will cover the constitutional conflict in England, the emergence of Russia as a European power, the intellectual ferment of the Enlightenment, the French Revolution and the eclipse of the Ancient Regime, and the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Equivalent courses: HST 3304 (through Summer 2022), HSTR 3304.  
HIST 3306   History of Native Americans   HIST 3306 History of Native Americans (3-0). This course is designed to familiarize the student with the history cultures peoples and religions of Native Americans. The course spans the pre-Colombian colonial early American nineteenth and twentieth centuries experience  
HIST 3309   History of Texas   HIST 3309 History of Texas (3-0). A survey of the history of Texas from Native American groups to the present, stressing cultural, political, and social developments.  
HIST 3310   History of Western America   HIST 3310 History of Western America (3-0). A study of the American West during the nineteenth century, emphasizing the successive frontiers, such as explorers, the mountain men, the cattlemen, the railroads, and the farmers.  
HIST 3311   The Study of History   HIST 3311 The Study of History (3-0). QEP mapped course. An introduction to the techniques and the materials important to the study of history.  
HIST 3314   History of African Americans   HIST 3314 History of African Americans (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Social political economic and cultural history of African American in the United States since its beginnings. A comparison of the African American experience with the experiences of other Americans.  
HIST 4315   19Th Century Us History   HIST 4315 Nineteenth Century US History (3-0). A survey of or a thematic approach to 19th Century American history. Themes might include economic, cultural, political, or ethnic topics, to name a few. Approaches will vary.  
HIST 4316   African American Rdgs & Res   HIST 4316 Readings and Research (3-0). An individualized course with varying topics to be chosen by the instructor in consultation with the student. May be repeated once. Equivalent courses: HST 4327 (through Summer 2021), HST 4316 (through Summer 2022), HSTR 4316.  
HIST 4316   Race,Sex,&Power in Amrcn Hist   HIST 4316 Readings and Research (3-0). An individualized course with varying topics to be chosen by the instructor in consultation with the student. May be repeated once. Equivalent courses: HST 4327 (through Summer 2021), HST 4316 (through Summer 2022), HSTR 4316.  
HIST 4316   Readings And Research   HIST 4316 Readings and Research (3-0). An individualized course with varying topics to be chosen by the instructor in consultation with the student. May be repeated once. Equivalent courses: HST 4327 (through Summer 2021), HST 4316 (through Summer 2022), HSTR 4316.  
HIST 4317   History of Antebellum Slavery   HIST 4317 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected Topics in areas of history. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. When U.S. History is the topic the course may be used to meet U.S. History requirements.  
HIST 4317   History of Food   HIST 4317 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected Topics in areas of history. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. When U.S. History is the topic the course may be used to meet U.S. History requirements.  
HIST 4317   Special Topics: The Holocaust   HIST 4317 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected Topics in areas of history. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. When U.S. History is the topic the course may be used to meet U.S. History requirements.  
HIST 4317   ST: Comparative Slavery   HIST 4317 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected Topics in areas of history. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. When U.S. History is the topic the course may be used to meet U.S. History requirements.  
HIST 4317   The Coming of the Civil War   HIST 4317 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected Topics in areas of history. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. When U.S. History is the topic the course may be used to meet U.S. History requirements.  
HIST 4321   History of American Women   HIST 4321 History of American Women (3-0). A study of American women from the colonial period to modern times emphasizing social cultural economic and political development.  
HIST 4323   US Civil War & Reconstruction   HIST 4323 U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction (3-0). Explores the causes of the Civil War; the military political economic and social aspects of the war; and the issues and results of Reconstruction.  
HIST 5301   Historiography   HIST 5301 Historiography (3-0). A survey of the literature of history; Intensive studies of the style and philosophy of leading historians the nature and extent of material for writing history. May be repeated in different topic. Successful completion of this course is required for the graduate degree in history.  
HIST 5302   Seminar in Texas History   HIST 5302 Seminar in Texas History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. May be used to fulfill requisite nine semester credit hours in American History for the graduate student in history.  
HIST 5304   The Cold War   HIST 5304 Seminar in World History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. May be used to fulfill requisite nine semester credit hours in non-United States History for the graduate student in History.  
HIST 5308   Sem. in Europ. Hist: Holocaust   HIST 5308 Seminar in European History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. May be used to fulfill requisite nine semester credit hours in non-United States History for the graduate student in History.  
HIST 5310   Gilded Age:America 1877-1900   HIST 5310 Seminar in American History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Students must complete nine semester credit hours in American History for the graduate degree in History.  
HIST 5310   History of American Women   HIST 5310 Seminar in American History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Students must complete nine semester credit hours in American History for the graduate degree in History.  
HIST 5310   History of Antebellum Slavery   HIST 5310 Seminar in American History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Students must complete nine semester credit hours in American History for the graduate degree in History.  
HIST 5310   History of the American West   HIST 5310 Seminar in American History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Students must complete nine semester credit hours in American History for the graduate degree in History.  
HIST 5310   Native American History   HIST 5310 Seminar in American History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Students must complete nine semester credit hours in American History for the graduate degree in History.  
HIST 5310   Race, Sex, & Power   HIST 5310 Seminar in American History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Students must complete nine semester credit hours in American History for the graduate degree in History.  
HIST 5310   Sem: Comparative Slavery   HIST 5310 Seminar in American History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Students must complete nine semester credit hours in American History for the graduate degree in History.  
HIST 5310   The Civil War & Reconstruction   HIST 5310 Seminar in American History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Students must complete nine semester credit hours in American History for the graduate degree in History.  
HIST 5310   The Coming of the Civil War   HIST 5310 Seminar in American History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Students must complete nine semester credit hours in American History for the graduate degree in History.  
HIST 5312   Research & Writing   HIST 5312 Historical Research and Writing Methods (3-0). An individualized course with varying topics to be chosen by the instructor in consultation with the student. Successful completion of the course is required for all graduate students in History. The student may repeat this course in a different topic for additional credit.  
HIST 5313   Comprehensive Exam Prep   HIST 5313 Special Topics (3-0). Selected topics in areas of history. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.  
HIST 5313   Plagues and Pandemics   HIST 5313 Special Topics (3-0). Selected topics in areas of history. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.  
HIST 6301   Thesis Proposal   HIST 6301 Thesis Proposal (0-6). Satisfactory completion of this course will result in an acceptable prospectus presented to the Graduate Committee. The student will normally register for this course no earlier than the second semester of graduate study. The student will enroll each semester or summer term in which assistance is provided by Committee members or when use of the library or other research facilities of Sul Ross State University is made.  
HIST 6302   Thesis Defense   HIST 6302 Thesis Proposal (0-6). An oral examination in the defense of the thesis will be conducted by the thesis committee after the final draft has been completed no less than fourteen days prior to graduation. The thesis committee must meet requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences. The committee will designate the student's achievement by awarding one of three grades: Pass with Distinction Pas or Fail. Prerequisites: HIST 6301 and consent of the advisor required.  
MAS 2301   Intro to Mex-Amer Studies   MAS 2301 (HUMA 1305) Introduction to Mexican American Studies (3-0). Introduction to Mexican American culture history literature music world view and place in both Mexican and American societies and nations.  
PHIL 1301   Introduction to Philosophy   PHIL 1301 (PHIL 1301) Introduction to Philosophy (3-0). An introduction to the field of philosophy and its leading questions in metaphysics epistemology philosophy of mind ethics social philosophy existentialism logic and aesthetics.  
PS 2305   Federal Government   PS 2305 (GOVT 2305) Federal Government (3-0). A required course in United States Government.  
PS 2305   Federal Government   PS 2305 (GOVT 2305) Federal Government (3-0). A required course in United States Government. Equivalent courses: PS 2302 (through Summer 2003)  
PS 2306   State Government   PS 2306 (GOVT 2306) State Government (3-0). A required course in Texas Government.  
PS 2306   State Government   PS 2306 (GOVT 2306) State Government (3-0). A required course in Texas Government. Equivalent courses: PS 2301 (through Summer 2003)  
PS 3300   The Study of Politics   PS 3300 The Study of Politics (3-0). An introduction to the major concepts that underlie politics. Topics include democracy political ideologies and regimes structures of governments.  
PS 3303   Public Policy   PS 3303 Public Policy (3-0). An introduction to public policy making in the United States. Includes stages of the policy making process and theoretical basis of public policy as well as special focus on selected policies. May be repeated for credit when policy focus varies. Equivalent course: POLS 3303.  
PS 3306   International Relations   PS 3306 International Relations (3-0). The theory and practice of international relations with particular attention to the forces and processes contributing to conflict and cooperation among nations. Equivalent course: POLS 3306.  
PS 3307   Contemp Amer Foreign Policy   PS 3307 Contemporary American Foreign Policy (3-0). This course involves the study of policies and problems in the foreign relations of the United States since World War II. Included are studies in the politics formulation conduct and consequences of American foreign policy.  
PS 3312   State & Local Government   PS 3312 State and Local Government (3-0). A study of the organization functions and powers of state and county government in the United States with particular reference to patterns of state and local government in Texas. Comparative focus on the state level. Emphasis may be on politics or administration or both. May include topics such as home rule problems in International Relations community power structures change and reform efforts politics of education and school districts local government elites.  
PS 4308   Readings & Research   PS 4308 Readings and Research (0-3). Selected readings or research projects to be offered as individual study to meet student needs. May be repeated once for credit with departmental approval. Equivalent course: POLS 4308.  
PS 4312   Field Experience in Pol Sci   PS 4312 Field Experience in Political Science (3-0). In this course the student is placed in a supervised setting within a government office or an agency with a governmental mission. Approval of department chair is required. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval.  
PS 4312   Field Experience in Pol Sci   PS 4312 Field Experience in Political Science (3-0). In this course the student is placed in a supervised setting within a government office or an agency with a governmental mission. Approval of department chair is required. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. Equivalent course: POLS 4312.  
PS 5302   Sem in International Relations   PS 5302 Seminar in International Relations (3-0). An examination of key concepts and approaches to the study of international relations in connection with a study of recurrent issues and topics through individual research problems. May be repeated when topic varies.  
PS 5303   Public Administration Survey   PS 5303 Public Administration Survey (3-0). The conduct of public business by organized agencies at national state and local levels. (Public Administration)  
PS 5303   Public Administration Survey   PS 5303 Public Administration Survey (3-0). The conduct of public business by organized agencies at national state and local levels. (Public Administration). Equivalent course: POLS 5303.  
PS 5305   Readings & Research in Govt   PS 5305 Readings and Research in Government (3-0). A readings and research course for graduate students in political science designated to meet needs not provided for in other available courses. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the department.  
PS 5307   Scope & Methods in Soc Sci   PS 5307 Scope and Methods in Social Science (3-0). An introduction to the subject matter of the social sciences and the major contemporary approaches to it. This course is cross referenced with Criminal Justice 5334  
PS 5307   Scope & Methods in Soc Sci   PS 5307 Scope and Methods in Social Science (3-0). An introduction to the subject matter of the social sciences and the major contemporary approaches to it. This course is cross referenced with Criminal Justice 5334. Equivalent course: POLS 5307.  
PS 5309   Internship in Public Admin   PS 5309 Internship in Public Administration (3-0). Students who enroll in this course are involved in work experience in public or non-profit agencies. Permission of the department chairman required. Academic and work experience evaluations. Maximum of six semester credit hours allowed toward degree requirements. (Public Administration)  
PS 5309   Internship in Public Admin   PS 5309 Internship in Public Administration (3-0). Students who enroll in this course are involved in work experience in public or non-profit agencies. Permission of the department chairman required. Academic and work experience evaluations. Maximum of six semester credit hours allowed toward degree requirements. (Public Administration). Equivalent courses: POLS 5309  
PS 5310   Public Budgeting & Finance   PS 5310 Public Budgeting and Finance (3-0). Focuses on the development and execution of various budgeting systems with special attention given to the political content of the budgetary process in the public sector. (Public Administration)  
PS 5310   Public Budgeting & Finance   PS 5310 Public Budgeting and Finance (3-0). Focuses on the development and execution of various budgeting systems with special attention given to the political content of the budgetary process in the public sector. (Public Administration). Equivalent courses: POLS 5310  
PS 5311   Intergovernmental Relations   PS 5311 Intergovernmental Relations (3-0). A study of governmental relations among public administrators at various levels?national state regional local?focusing on interactions among these public officials. (Public Administration)  
PS 5311   Intergovernmental Relations   PS 5311 Intergovernmental Relations (3-0). A study of governmental relations among public administrators at various levels?national, state, regional, local?focusing on interactions among these public officials. (Public Administration). Equivalent courses: POLS 5311  
PS 5313   Public Policy Analysis   PS 5313 Public Policy Analysis (3-0). Focuses on techniques used in policy development adoption and evaluation in the public sector. Topics include policy reviews needs assessment the establishment of goals and objectives and the analysis of benefits costs and risks. (Public Administration)  
PS 5313   Public Policy Analysis   PS 5313 Public Policy Analysis (3-0). Focuses on techniques used in policy development, adoption, and evaluation in the public sector. Topics include policy reviews, needs assessment, the establishment of goals and objectives, and the analysis of benefits, costs, and risks. (Public Administration). Equivalent courses: POLS 5313  
PS 5316   Grant Writing and Management   PS 5316 Special Topics in Public Administration (3-0). Special courses in Public Administration not included in the regular curriculum. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. (Public Administration)  
PS 5317   Contemp Amer For Policy    
PS 5317   Seminar in US Government   PS 5317 Seminar in U.S. Government (3-0). Course focuses on selected topics in U.S. Government. May be repeated when topic varies.  
PS 6301   Thesis Proposal   PS 6301 Thesis (0-6). Satisfactory completion of this course will result in an acceptable prospectus presented to the Graduate Committee. The student will normally register for this course no earlier than the second semester of graduate study. The student will enroll each semester or summer term in which assistance is provided by Committee members or when use of the library or other research facilities of Sul Ross State University is made. Equivalent courses: POLS 6301  
PS 6302   Thesis Defense   PS 6302 Thesis (0-6). The student will enroll in this course each semester or summer term in which assistance is provided by Committee members or when use of the library or other research facilities of Sul Ross State University is made. Satisfactory completion of this course will result in the completed thesis presented to the Graduate Committee, accepted by the Dean of the College, and filed in the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost for Academic Affairs. Equivalent courses: POLS 6302  
PSY 1302   Introduction To Psychology   PSY 1302 (PSYC 2301) Introduction to Psychology (3-0). Introduction to psychology as a scientific discipline. Required of all students who will major or minor in psychology. Recommended for students in other areas of behavioral science.  
PSY 2315   Professional Issues in Psychl   PSY 2315 Special Topics (3-0). Special course in Psychology on topics not included in the regular curriculum e.g. professional development and ethics health psychology gender and sexuality cross cultural psychology psychology for the criminal mind. Prerequisite: PSY 1302 or consent of the instructor  
PSY 3301   Social Psycholgy   PSY 3301 Social Psychology (3-0). An introduction to the theory and phenomena of social psychology. The nature and effect of social influences on individuals and groups. Types of social influences and the various methods used to study them. Topics include social cognition, conformity, obedience, persuasion and propaganda, attribution, aggression, prejudice, liking, loving, and helping. Prerequisite: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.  
PSY 3302   Personality Psychology   PSY 3302 Personality Psychology (3-0). An introduction to personality theory, important personality theorists, and the significant factors in the development of personality across the life span. Prerequisite: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.  
PSY 3304   Abnormal Psychology   PSY 3304 Abnormal Psychology (3-0). An investigation of behavioral disorders and the biological and social factors which may affect them. Prerequisite: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.  
PSY 3305   Introductory Statistics   PSY 3305 Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3-0). Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics through two-way analysis of variance. Includes both parametric and non-parametric statistics. Required of psychology majors.  
PSY 3311   Health Psychology   PSY 3311 Health Psychology (3-0). This course is concerned with how psychology is related to health and illness. Issues addressed include seeking appropriate health care and adhering to medical advice, the effects of stress and how to manage stress, health habits such as proper nutrition and exercise, health problems such as obesity and substance abuse, and psychological responses to illness. Recommended for students in allied health fields. Prerequisite: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.  
PSY 3312   Human Sexuality   PSY 3313 Human Sexuality (3-0). Fundamentals of human sexuality including biological, behavioral, and cultural aspects of sexuality.  
PSY 3314   Multicultural Psychology   PSY 3314 Multicultural Psychology (3-0). Culture is examined as an environmental variable that contributes to growth and development, attitudes, sociability, emotional expression, parenting, psychological disorders, careers, individualism and collectivism.  
PSY 3315   Developmental Psychology   PSY 3315 Developmental Psychology (3-0). The study of the developing human from birth to death, including physical, cognitive, emotional, and moral development. Recommended for students interested in allied health, nursing, and medical fields. Prerequisite: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.  
PSY 3316   Professional Issues in Psych   PSY 3316 Professional Issues in Psychology (3-0). This course introduces students to the breadth of topics relevant to being a psychology major exploring personal fit in major fields, professions, and professional organizations in psychology. Students are encouraged to develop active roles in their education, self-management skills, and marketability to build success towards post-graduation. Students are also expected to learn the process of topic development and communication, including writing annotated bibliographies in the style of APA, and giving oral presentations. Prerequisite: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.  
PSY 4109   McNair Research Course   PSY 4109 Upper Division Reading and Research (1-0). Selected readings or research projects to be offered as individual study to meet student needs. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies with the approval of the major advisor. Successful course completion earns 1 upper division semester credit hour. Prerequisite: PSY 1302 or consent of instructor. Equivalent courses: PSCH 4199  
PSY 4303   Abnormal Psychology   PSY 4303 Abnormal Psychology (3-0). An investigation of behavioral disorders and the biological and social factors which may affect them. Prerequisite: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor. Equivalent courses: PSCH 3304 (through Summer 2022)  
PSY 4309   McNair Psych Research   PSY 4309 Upper Division Readings and Research (3-0). Selected readings or research projects to be offered as individual study to meet student needs. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies with the approval of the major advisor. Successful course completion earns 3 upper division semester credit hours. Prerequisite: PSY 1302 or consent of instructor  
PSY 4309   Readings and Research   PSY 4309 Upper Division Readings and Research (3-0). Selected readings or research projects to be offered as individual study to meet student needs. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies with the approval of the major advisor. Successful course completion earns 3 upper division semester credit hours. Prerequisite: PSY 1302 or consent of instructor  
PSY 4310   Grief & Bereavement   PSY 4310 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected topics in psychology which are of particular interests to students of psychology. The course may be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.  
PSY 4310   Psych. of Religion & Spiritlty   PSY 4310 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected topics in psychology which are of particular interests to students of psychology. The course may be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.  
PSY 4310   ST: Community Exp in Psych   PSY 4310 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected topics in psychology which are of particular interests to students of psychology. The course may be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.  
PSY 4310   ST: Health Psychology   PSY 4310 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected topics in psychology which are of particular interests to students of psychology. The course may be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.  
PSY 4310   ST: Humanistic Psychology   PSY 4310 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected topics in psychology which are of particular interests to students of psychology. The course may be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.  
PSY 4310   ST: Person Centered-Psychology   PSY 4310 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected topics in psychology which are of particular interests to students of psychology. The course may be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.  
PSY 4310   ST: Sports Psychology   PSY 4310 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected topics in psychology which are of particular interests to students of psychology. The course may be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.  
PSY 4316   Emotion and Motivation   PSY 4316 Emotion and Motivation (3-0). This course provides an overview of theory, research and biographies on motivation and emotion focusing on the function and philosophy of emotion, and how emotional states contribute to the expression of motivated goal-directed behaviors, and vice versa. These processes are examined from a variety of psychological perspectives (e.g., biological, cognitive, developmental, social, phenomenological, aesthetic, spiritual) providing tools for understanding and regulating motivation and emotion, both intra- and interpersonally. Prerequisite: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.  
PSY 4330   Research in Psychology   PSY 4330 Research in Psychology (3-0). This course introduces students to research methods and design in psychology. Students will learn how to design, execute, and report original research. Recommended for students in other areas of behavioral science. Prerequisites: Psychology 1302 or the equivalent, and PSY/PSCH 3305; or consent of instructor.  
SOC 2303   Introduction To Sociology   SOC 2303 Introduction to Sociology (3-0). A survey of the field of sociology. Introduction to basic terminology and fundamentals of sociology; and the application of sociological knowledge to problems in human societies.