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POL-101
American Government
This course analyzes the American form of government, its functions and
current problems along with reflections upon comparative governments
around the world
POL-211
Constitution of the United States
This course provides a basic understanding of the philosophical, historical, and political roots of the United States Constitution, its structure, provisions and interpretations and includes a study of notable Supreme Court controversies.
POL-212
State and Local Government
This course offers an understanding of the structure and functioning of the Pennsylvania state legislature, courts, municipal governments and school boards within the context of federalism and discusses their impact upon the state ' s history and the daily lives of its citizens.
3.00
3.00
3.00
POL-255
Law and Social Justice
( For description see SOC 255.)
3.00
POL-299
Selected Topics in Political
The course offers a detailed study of a specialized subject area that will vary
3.00
Science
based on student / faculty interest. The topic, course structure and instructor will be announced prior to pre- registration. There are no prerequisites.
POL-437
Special Topics
This course allows for a special investigation of a topic in political science that is not adequately covered in any of the courses listed above. It may be repeated if the topic is different.
3.00
PSY-100
General Psychology
Introduction to fundamental concepts of psychology, including memory, development, learning, personality, social psychology, and psychopathology.
PSY-111
Statistics
Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics with applications to
educational and psychological research: frequency distributions, probability,
binomial and normal distributions, graphic comparisons, correlation, chi
square, analysis of variance, and distribution.
PSY-150
Social Psychology
Study of human behavior as influenced by group situations, interpersonal
relations, attitudes, and opinions; groups and group conflicts, language and
communication as social products.( May be taken for sociology credit.)
PSY-200
Developmental Psychology
Theories, issues and research concerning changes in physical, intellectual,
emotional and social development across the life-span are examined and
applied to specific social issues.
3.00 3.00
3.00
3.00