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- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public and Environmental Affairs (Criminal Justice
- Sociology
- Women's Studies
Anthropology
A105 Human Origins and Prehistory (3 cr.)
A310 Survey of American Indians I (3 cr.)
A311 Survey of American Indians II (3 cr.)
E105 Culture and Society (3 cr.)
E320 Indians of North America (3 cr.)
P: E105, E200, E303, or E305.
P200 Introduction to Prehistoric Archaeology (3 cr.)
P361 Prehistory of the Midwestern U.S. (3 cr.)
History
History
E100 Introduction to African History (3 cr.)
F100 Issues in Latin American History: Introduction (3 cr.)
G100 Introduction in Asian History (3 cr.)
G101 Introduction to Chinese History (3 cr.)
G102 Introduction to Japanese History (3 cr.)
H101 The World in the Twentieth Century (3 cr.)
H103 Europe: Renaissance to Napoleon (3 cr.)
H104 Europe: Napoleon to the Present (3 cr.)
H105-H106 American History: General Course I-II (3-3 cr.)
History Advanced
A301-A302 Colonial and Revolutionary America I-II (3-3 cr.)
P: H105-H106 or consent of instructor.
A303-A304 United States 1789-1865 I-II (3-3 cr.)
P: H105 or consent of instructor.
A307 American Cultural History (3 cr.)
P: H105-H106 or consent of instructor.
A308 American Religious History (3 cr.)
P: H105-H106 or consent of instructor.
A310-A311 Survey of American Indians I-II (3-3cr.)
A313 Origins of Modern America (3 cr.)
P: H106 or consent of instructor.
A314-A315 Recent United States History I-II (3-3 cr.)
P: H106 or consent of instructor.
A317 American Social History, 1865-Present (3 cr.)
P: H106 or consent of instructor.
A335-A336 The American Middle West I-II (3 cr.)
P: H105-H106 or consent of instructor.
A339 History of the South I (3 cr.)
P: H105 or consent of instructor.
A345-A346 American Diplomatic History I-II (3-3 cr.)
P: H105-H106 or consent of instructor.
A347 American Urban History (3 cr.)
P: H105-H106 or consent of instructor.
A348 Civil War and Reconstruction (3 cr.)
A351 The United States in World War II (3 cr.)
P: H106 or consent of instructor.
A353-A354 American Economic History I and II (3-3 cr.)
A355-A356 African-American History I-II (3 cr.)
P: H105-H106 or consent of instructor.
A363 Survey of Indiana History (3 cr.)
P: H105-H106.
A364 History of Black Americans (3 cr.)
P: H105-H106 or consent of instructor.
A414 Oral History (3 cr.)
B356 French Revolution and Napoleon (3 cr.)
P: H103 or consent of instructor.
B359-B360 Europe from Napoleon to the First World War I-II (3-3 cr.)
P: H103-H104 or consent of instructor.
B361-B362 Europe in the Twentieth Century I-II (3-3 cr.)
P: H104 or consent of instructor.
B377-B378 History of Germany since 1648 I-II (3-3 cr.)
P: H103-H104 or consent of instructor.
D308 Empire of the Tsars (3 cr.)
P: H104 or consent of instructor.
D310 Russian Revolutions and the Soviet Regime (3 cr.)
P: H104 or consent of instructor.
D317 Russian Foreign Policy in the Nineteenth Century (3 cr.)
P: H104 or consent of instructor.
D318 Russian and Soviet Foreign Policy in the Twentieth Century (3 cr.)
P: H104 or consent of instructor.
E331-E332 History of Africa I-II (3 cr.)
P: E100 or consent of instructor.
F341 Latin America: Conquest and Empire (3 cr.)
F342 Latin America: Evolution and Revolution (3 cr.)
F416 History of Slavery in the Americas (3 cr.)
F432 Upheaval in 20th-Century Latin America (3 cr.)
G200 Issues in Asian History- Film and Society (3 cr.)
G300 Issues in Asian History: American-East Asian Relations (3 cr.)
G367 History of Japan 1 (3 cr.)
G368 History of Japan 2 (3 cr.)
G385 Modern China (3 cr.)
G387 Contemporary China (3 cr.)
G400 Issues in Asian History: Asian Immigrants in the United States (3 cr.)
G457 Nationalism in Japan and China (3 cr.)
P: One Asian history course at the 100 level or consent of instructor.
G461 China: The Age of Glory and the Decline of the Empires (3 cr.)
G463 Chinese Intellectual History (3 cr.)
P: One Chinese history course at the 100 level or consent of instructor.
G465 Chinese Revolution and Communist Regime (3 cr.)
P: One Chinese history course at the 100 level or consent of instructor. R: History G385 or G387.
G469 Japan since 1945 (3 cr.)
P: One Japanese history course at the 100 level or consent of instructor.
H201 Russian Civilization I (3 cr.)
H202 Russian Civilization II (3 cr.)
H205 Ancient Civilization (3 cr.)
H206 Medieval Civilization (3 cr.)
H207 Modern East Asian Civilization (3 cr.)
R: G100.
H208 American-East Asian Relations (3 cr.)
H214 Comparative Women's History (3 cr.)
H218 History of Motion Pictures (3 cr.)
H220 American Military History (3 cr.)
R: H105-H106.
H226 Origins and History of the Cold War (3 cr.)
H231 The Family in History (3 cr.)
H233 Sports in History (3 cr.)
H236 The Historian's Craft (3 cr.)
H260 History of Women in the United States (3 cr.)
H373 History of Science and Technology (3 cr.)
H411 Historical Editing (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in history or consent of instructor.
H412 Historic Preservation (3 cr.)
J495 Proseminar in History (3 cr.)
P: Consent of instructor.
K495 Readings in History (1-3 cr.)
P: Written consent of the instructor.
International Studies
COAS 1400 International Studies Capstone Seminar (3 cr.)
Journalism
Journalism
C200 Introduction to Mass Communication (3 cr.)
C327 Writing for Publication (3 cr.)
P: J200 (may be waived)
J200 Reporting, Writing and Editing I (3 cr.)
J210 Visual Communication (3 cr.)
J280 Seminar in Journalism Ethics (3 cr.)
J300 Communications Law (3 cr.)
J320 Principles of Creative Advertising (3 cr.)
J341 Newspaper Reporting (3 cr.)
P: J200
J344 Photojournalism Reporting (3 cr.)
J351 Newspaper Editing (3 cr.)
P: J200.
J354 Photojournalism Editing (3 cr.)
J385 Television News (3 cr.)
J423 Public Opinion (3 cr.)
J425 Supervision of School Publications (3 cr.)
J485 Senior Seminar in Journalism (3 cr.)
P: Senior Standing
SLIS
L155 Information Resources in Journalism (1 cr.)
Political Science
Political Science
Y103 Introduction to American Politics (3 cr.)
Semester offered : Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.
Y105 Introduction to Political Theory (3 cr.)
Y107 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 cr.)
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Fall Sem.
Y109 Introduction to International Politics (3 cr.)
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Spring Sem.
Political Science Advanced
Y200 Contemporary Political Problems (3 cr.)
Semester offered : Offered as needed.
Y205 Elements of Political Analysis (3 cr.)
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Spring Sem.
Y301 Political Parties and Interest Groups (3 cr.)
R: Y103.
Y302 Public Bureaucracy in Modern Society (3 cr.)
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Spring Sem.
Y303 Formation of Public Policy in the United States (3 cr.)
R: Y103.
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Spring Sem., even years.
Y304 Constitutional Law (3 cr.)
R: Y103.
Semester offered : Spring Sem.
Y305 Constitutional Rights and Liberties (3 cr.)
R: Y103.
Y306 State Politics in the United States (3 cr.)
R: Y103.
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Spring Sem., odd years.
Y307 Indiana State Government and Politics (3 cr.)
R: Y103.
Semester offered : Offered occasionally in the Spring Sem.
Y308 Urban Politics (3 cr.)
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Fall Sem., even years.
Y316 Public Opinion and Political Participation (3 cr.)
Y319 The United States Congress (3 cr.)
Y322 The American Presidency (3 cr.)
Y323 Legislative Behavior (3 cr.)
Y324 Women and Politics (3 cr.)
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Fall Sem., odd years.
Y331 British Politics (3 cr.)
Y334 Japanese Politics (3 cr.)
Y335 West European Politics (3 cr.)
R: Y107.
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Fall Sem., even years.
Y337 Latin American Politics (3 cr.)
R: Y107 and Y109.
Y343 Developmental Problems in the Third World (3 cr.)
R: Y107 and Y109.
Y349 Comparative Public Policy (3 cr.)
R: Y107.
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Spring Sem., even years.
Y350 Politics of the European Union (3 cr.)
R: Y107.
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Spring Sem., odd years.
Y351 Political Simulations (1 cr.)
Y354 Ethnicity and Nationalism in Contemporary Europe (3 cr.)
R: Y107 and/or Y109.
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Fall Sem., odd years.
Y360 United States Foreign Policy (3 cr.)
R: Y103 and Y109.
Y366 Current Foreign Policy Problems (3 cr.)
R: Y103 and Y109.
Y374 International Organization (3 cr.)
R: Y109.
Semester offered : Summer.
Y376 International Political Economy (3 cr.)
R: Y109.
Y384 American Political Ideas (3 cr.)
R: Y105.
Y392 Problems of Contemporary Political Philosophy (3 cr.)
R: Y105.
Y394 Public Policy Analysis (3 cr.)
R: Y103.
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Spring Sem., even years.
Y401 Studies in Political Science (3 cr.)
Y402 Politics of the Budgetary Process (3 cr.)
R: Y302.
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Spring Sem., odd years.
Y403 Legal Issues in Public Bureaucracy (3 cr.)
R: Y302.
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Fall Sem., even years.
Y404 Political Issues in Public Personnel Administration (3 cr.)
R: Y302.
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Spring Sem., even years.
Y480 Undergraduate Readings in Political Science (6 cr. max.)
Y481 Field Experience in Political Science (1-6 cr.)
P: Junior or senior standing, 15 credit hours of political science, and project approved by instruct
Y482 Practicum (1-6 cr.)
P: Junior or senior standing, approval of the dean and Office of Professional Practice Programs.
Y490 Senior Seminar in Political Science (3 cr.)
P: Senior standing, Y103, and Y205.
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Fall Sem.
Y499 Reading for Honors (12 cr. max.)
P: Approval of instructor.
Psychology
Psychology
P101 Introductory Psychology I (3 cr.)
P102 Introductory Psychology II (3 cr.)
Psychology Advanced
B310 Life-Span Development (3 cr.)
P: 3 credit hours in psychology.
B328 Careers in Human Services (3 cr.)
P: P101, P102 or consent of instructor.
B354 Adult Development and Aging (3 cr.)
P: B310 or consent of instructor.
B366 Concepts and Applications of Organizational Psychology (3 cr.)
P: 3 credit hours in psychology or consent of instructor.
B378 Introduction to Industrial Psychology (3 cr.)
P: 3 credit hours in psychology or consent of instructor.
B386 Introduction to Counseling (3 cr.)
P: P324.
B388 Human Sexuality (3 cr.)
P: P101 and P102.
B452 Seminar in Psychology (3 cr.)
P: Senior status, completion of P211, and consent of the instructor.
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered Fall Sem. and Spring Sem.
P220 Introduction to Drugs and Behavior (3 cr.)
P234 Principles of Mental Health (3 cr.)
P: 3 credit hours of psychology.
P250 Research and Quantitative Methods in Psychology 1 (3 cr.)
P: P101.
P251 Research and Quantitative Methods in Psychology II (3 cr.)
P: P101, P250.
P301 Psychology and Human Problems (3 cr.)
P: Junior standing.
P303 Health Psychology (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in psychology.
P316 Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence (3 cr.)
P: B310 or consent of instructor.
P317 Cognitive Development in Childhood and Adolescence (3 cr.)
P: P101 and P102.
P319 Psychology of Personality (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in psychology. R: P102.
P320 Social Psychology (3 cr.)
P: P101, P102.
P321 Group Dynamics (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in psychology.
P322 Psychology in the Courtroom (3 cr.)
P: P101, P102 or consent of instructor.
P324 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in psychology. R: P102.
P325 Psychology of Learning (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in psychology.
P326 Behavioral Neuroscience (3 cr.)
P: P101. R: BIOL L100 or L105.
P327 Psychology of Motivation (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in psychology.
P329 Sensation and Perception (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in psychology.
P335 Cognitive Psychology (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in psychology.
P336 Psychological Tests and Individual Differences (3 cr.)
P: MATH K300, or PSY P250/P251.
P354 Statistical Analysis in Psychology (3 cr.)
P: P101, P102, and either MATH K300 or PSY P250/P251.
P358 Psychology of Death, Dying and Grief (3 cr.)
P: P101, P102, or consent of instructor.
NOTE: Course new in the 07-09 bulletin.
P370 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in psychology.
NOTE: Course Name changed to "Impact of Abuse"
P380 Ethical Issues in Psychology (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in psychology.
P402 Honors Seminar (3 cr.)
P: Consent of instructor.
P407 Drugs and the Nervous System (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in psychology.
P408 Brain and Cognition (3 cr.)
P: P326.
P409 Neural Bases of Sensation and Movement (3 cr.)
P411 Neural Bases of Learning and Memory (3 cr.)
P415 Behavioral Economics and Regulation (3 cr.)
P: P325 or P327 or consent of instructor. R: E103.
P417 Animal Behavior (3 cr.)
P: P102.
P418 Behavior Genetics (3 cr.)
P: P101 and P102, or consent of the instructor.
P423 Human Psychobiology (3 cr.)
P: P326 or equivalent. R: 15 credit hours in psychology.
P425 Behavioral Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (3 cr.)
P: P324.
P430 Behavior Modification (3 cr.)
P: Junior standing and 9 credit hours in psychology.
P438 Language and Cognition (3 cr.)
P: P335.
P440 Topics in Cognitive Psychology (3 cr.)
P: P335.
P442 Infant Development (3 cr.)
P: B310 or consent of instructor.
P450 Human Factors (3 cr.)
P: P101 and P102 and consent of instructor. R: P335.
P457 Topics in Psychology (1-3 cr.)
P: Junior or senior standing or consent of instructor.
P459 History and Systems of Psychology (3 cr.)
P: P101 and P102, 6 additional credit hours in psychology.
P460 Women: A Psychological Perspective (3 cr.)
P: 9 credit hours in psychology.
P493 Supervised Research (1-3 cr.)
P: P101 and P102, P211, and MATH K300.
NOTE: PreReq changed: P101, P102, P250 and P251 (NOT P211, and MATH K300)
P494 Supervised Research II (1-3 cr.)
P: P493.
P495 Readings and Research in Psychology (S/F grading) (1-3 cr.)
P: Written consent of instructor, junior or senior standing. May be repeated once.
Psychology Professional Practices in Social Sciences
P392 Professional Practices: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3-6 cr.)
Public and Environmental Affairs (Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Courses
J101 The American Criminal Justice System (3 cr.)
J201 Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Justice Policies (3 cr.)
J202 Criminal Justice Data, Methods, and Resources (3 cr.)
P: SPEA J101.
J301 Substantive Criminal Law (3 cr.)
J302 Procedural Criminal Law (3 cr.)
P: SPEA 3101.
J303 Evidence (3 cr.)
P: SPEA J101.
J304 Correctional Law (3 cr.)
P: SPEA J101.
J305 The Juvenile Justice System (3 cr.)
J306 The Criminal Courts (3 cr.)
P: SPEA J101. R: SPEA J201 and J202.
J310 Introduction to Administrative Processes (3 cr.)
P: SPEA J101.
J321 Introduction to American Law Enforcement (3 cr.)
J331 Introduction to Corrections (3 cr.)
J380 Internship in Criminal Justice (1-6 cr.)
P: Permission of instructor.
J401 Criminal Law and Procedure (3 cr.)
P:SPEA J101.
J433 Institutional Corrections (3 cr.)
P: SPEA J101.
J439 Crime and Public Policy (3 cr.)
P: SPEA J101.
J440 Corrections in the Community (3 cr.)
P:SPEA J101.
J460 Police in the Community (3 cr.)
P: SPEA J101.
J479 Seminar in Criminal Justice (3 cr.)
P: Senior standing.
J480 Research in Criminal Justice (1-6 cr.)
P: Junior standing and consent of instructor.
V170 Introduction to Public Affairs (3 cr.)
V263 Public Management (3 cr.)
V264 Urban Structure and Policy (3 cr.)
V372 Government Finance and Budgets (3 cr.)
V373 Personnel Management in the Public Sector (3 cr.)
V376 Law and Public Policy (3 cr.)
Sociology
Sociology
S163 Social Problems (3 cr.)
S216 American Ethnic Diversity (3 cr.)
Sociology Advanced
P320 Social Psychology (3 cr.)
P: PSY P101, P102, SOC S163, or permission of the instructor.
R220 The Family (3 cr.)
P: S163 or 3 credit hours of introductory sociology.
R315 Sociology of Power (3 cr.)
P: S163 or 3 credit hours of introductory sociology.
R316 Sociology and Public Opinion (3 cr.)
P: S163 or 3 credit hours of introductory sociology.
R320 Sexuality and Society (3 cr.)
R356 Foundations of Social Theory (3 cr.)
P: S163 or 3 credit hours of introductory sociology.
R463 Inequality and Society (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
R480 Sociology and Social Policy (3 cr.)
P: S163 or 3 credit hours of introductory sociology.
R481 Evaluation Research Methods (3 cr.)
R493 Practicum in Sociological Fieldwork (3 cr.)
P:S163 or 3 credit hours of introductory sociology and R251, senior standing or consent of the instructor.
R494 Internship Program in Sociology (3 cr.)
P: Consent of instructor and prior arrangement.
R495 Topics in Sociology (3 cr.)
P: Variable with topic.
S215 Social Change (3 cr.)
S250 Methods and Statistics I (3 cr.)
P:MATH M014 or equivalent.R:3 credit hour mathematics course approved for mathematics requirement.
S251 Methods and Statistics II (3 cr.)
P: S250.
S260 Current Social Issues and Public Policy (3 cr.)
P: 3 credit hours of sociology.
S295 Topics in Sociology: Sophomore Seminar (3 cr.)
P: S163. C: S251 or permission of instructor.
S300 Race and Ethnic Relations (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours of sociology.
S305 Population and Human Ecology (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S307 Social Anthropology (3 cr.)
P: 3 credit hours in sociology or anthropology.
S308 Introduction to Comparative Sociology (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S309 The Community (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S310 Sociology of Women in America (3 cr.)
P:6 credit hours in sociology or WOST W200 plus 3 credit hours in sociology or WOST W200 plus 3 additional credit hours in women s studies.
S311 Comparative Sociological Analysis of Political Systems (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology or consent of instructor.
S312 Education and Society (3 cr.)
P: 3 credit hours of sociology or consent of instructor.
S313 Sociology of Religion (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S314 Social Aspects of Health and Medicine (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S315 Sociology of Work (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S319 Sociology of Science (3 cr.)
P: 3 credit hours in sociology or consent of instructor.
S320 Deviant Behavior and Social Control (3 cr.)
P: 3 credit hours of sociology or consent of instructor.
S321 Variations in Human Sexuality I (3 cr.)
P: 3 credit hours of sociology or consent of instructor.
S324 Mental Illness (3 cr.)
P: S230 or consent of instructor.
S325 Criminology (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S326 Law and Society (3 cr.)
P: 3 credit hours of sociology or consent of instructor.
S328 Juvenile Delinquency (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S331 Social Gerontology (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S335 Race and Ethnic Relations (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S338 Sociology of Sex Roles (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology or WOST W200 plus 3 credit hours of sociology or WOST W200 plus 3 add
S360 Topics in Social Policy (3 cr.)
P: 3 credit hours of sociology or consent of instructor.
S361 Urban Sociology (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S403 Industry, Labor, and Community (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S405 Selected Social Institutions (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S413 Gender and Society (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S416 The Family (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S418 Sociology of Political and Religious Movements (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S419 Social Movements and Collective Action (3 cr.)
P: S215 or consent of dean.
S420 Topics in Deviance (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S423 Sexual Patterns and Variations (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S426 Control of Crime (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S431 Topics in Social Psychology (3 cr.)
P: Consent of instructor.
S436 Public Opinion and Propaganda (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S441 Topics in Social Theory (3 cr.)
P: S163, S250, S251.
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered only Fall Sem.
S447 Theories in Social Change (3 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology.
S451 Methods of Sociological Research (3 cr.)
S468 Research Project in Sociology (cr. arr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology. Instructor s consent required.
S470 Senior Seminar (3 cr.)
P: S163, S250, S251.
Semester offered : Ordinarily offered only Spring Sem.
S494 Field Experience in Sociology (1-6 cr.)
P: consent of instructor and prior arrangement.
S495 Individual Readings in Sociology (1-6 cr.)
P: 6 credit hours in sociology and written consent of instructor.
S496 Foreign Study in Sociology (3 cr.)
Women's Studies
W200 Women in Contemporary American Society (3 cr.)
W400 Selected Topics in Womens Studies (Senior Seminar) (3 cr.)
P: 15 credit hours in womens studies, including W200; or consent of instructor.
W495 Readings and Research in Womens Studies (1-3 cr., 6 cr. max.)
P: Written consent of instructor.
