(3 credits)An introduction to the major concepts and themes in the study of international politics designed to provide students with analytical tools for understanding problems and issues in international security, organization and political economy.
(3 credits)Introduction to contemporary topics in public administration: defining the field, operations of the federal administration, theories of public management, budgeting and staffing. (AP)
(3 credits)A global political analysis of issues and events which affect the peace, security, and development of human beings in the world community. (IR)
(3 credits)A study of the political parties in the United States. The course examines the roles of political parties in elections and in the government, the coalitions and factions that make up the parties, the sources of party division and conflict, and the balance of power between competing political parties. (AP)
(3 credits)An examination of the role and influence of interest groups in American politics and government, with special attention to corporate business and organized labor. This course considers the implications of interest group politics for the distribution of power and for the shape of public policy in the United States. (AP)
(3 credits)An introduction to regional political activity and its impact on the national political system as illustrated by the eleven states which are comprised of the Southeast. An in-depth study of the distinctive political system of the region, and the effects of movements such as secession and one-party control, black voting, and the changes in the socioeconomic composition of the area. (AP)
(3 credits)An examination of various themes in American political thought using the writings of contemporary thinkers, as well as sources drawn from the past. (PT)
(3 credits)An overview of the political and philosophical principles underlying the American legal system. Strongly recommended prior to further work in law and the judicial process. (PL)
(3 credits)A focus upon the First, Second, Fifth, Ninth, and Fourteenth Amendments as these have been utilized to expand and protect personal rights and liberties, including participation in the political process. The case method will be used. (PL) (Formerly PSCI 2500)
(3 credits)A study of the liberties guaranteed in the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments as developed and interpreted by court decisions. The case method will be used. (PL)
(3 credits)An analysis of the role of the Supreme Court of the United States in the governmental process, its role regarding the separation of powers and federalism, public policy, and limits on judicial power. The case method is sometimes used. (PL)
(3 credits)An analysis of the manner in which the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, has been expanded and developed to meet changing conditions within the polity by the judicial decision-making process. The case method will be used. (PL) (Formerly PSCI 4217)
(3 credits)An introduction to the study of the relations between states, politics, diplomacy, international law, and organization. An analysis of the theory and practice of international relations. (IR)
This course will introduce students to current issues of international political economy. The course examines the interdependent and global nature of world economy and politics. (IR)
The course surveys the methods of empirical political inquiry within a general framework of data analyses, interpretation, and statistical modeling. Technology-intensive course in which students learn the practical applications of SPSS statistical software.
(3 credits)An examination of the constitutional foundations, historical development, institutional structure, and politics of the President and the Congress, with emphasis on the relationship between the President and Congress in national policy-making. (AP)
(3 credits)The structure and functions of the 50 state governments and local government in the United States and the role of these governments in the American federal system Special references to government in Tennessee. (AP)
This course is an introduction to the international legal system and provides the students with the basic concepts, principles and rules of international law.
(3 credits)Provides a framework for understanding China’s political economy since the late 1970s, with a focus on the transition from planned economy to market economy and the societal changes during the process.
This course is an introduction to politics in the Middle East which will focus on contemporary political issues of the Middle Eastern states with special attention given to international relations and foreign policy dynamics.
PSCI 3900 - Government and Politics of Russia and East Europe
(3 credits)This course introduces students to political culture, institutions, political and economic transition, and current domestic and foreign policies in contemporary Russia and East Europe. The course specifically examines the countries of Russia, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and the former Yugoslavia.(CP)
This course exposes students to major political philosophies of the Black American experience and introduces students to the Black community’s desire for social equity through social/political action. (PT)
(3 credits)An examination of the classical tradition in political thought with emphasis on reading the works of Plato and Aristotle, as well as those of later representatives of this tradition. (PT)
(3 credits)An examination of modern political thought with emphasis on the Social Contract theories of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau and the utilitarianism of Bentham, Mill, and others. (PT)
(6 credits)China Summer Abroad stresses the study of Chinese History and Political Science, with emphasis on culture, through lectures and site-visits.
(3 credits)An analysis of the major forces and trends of the political relationships between states. The historical development of international politics, the pattern of contemporary international politics, and the future of international politics. special problems and prospects for the United States. (IR)
(3 credits)A study of the economic and social policies of American national government. The course analyzes fiscal, monetary, social welfare, trade, and labor policies, and examines the major debates over public policy, including whether and how it can promote economic prosperity and social justice. (AP)
(3 credits)An examination of various notions of political development, modernization and change, with emphasis on those processes within countries of the Third World. (CP)
PREH 1350 - Health Professions Exploration Seminar
(3 credits)Provides students interested in a career in one of the health professions with information about possible health care career choices, the training required, and the components of the admissions process used by the various professional schools. Topics may include critical thinking and ethics in health care, modern trends in the health professions, academic development, the importance of practical experience, GPA/Transcript evaluations, the application process and personal essays, the professional school interview, and a review of “alternative careers”. The course requires completion of 4 hours of practical experience/shadowing in the field of interest, as well as 4 hours of community service. The credit hours changed from 2 to 3 beginning spring 2016.
(2 credits)Prerequisites: Senior standing required. Registration by permit only.
Initiates the research process leading to the interdisciplinary senior thesis. Course activities include practicing interdisciplinary research skills; doing exploratory research; and producing a topic proposal, a preliminary bibliography, and a research plan.
Continues the interdisciplinary research process initiated in BGSD/BSIS/BSPS 4110. Requires focused research, writing and revision of the senior thesis, and presentation in a research forum setting.
(3 credits)An introduction to the basic concepts, principles, and theories of the science of psychology. Topics included are biological and developmental processes, perception and awareness, learning and thinking, motivation and emotion, personality and individuality, adjustment and mental health, and social behavior.
(0 credit)Prerequisites: Sophomore status and enrollment in at least one semester hour of other coursework at ETSU.
To earn passing credit, psychology majors enrolled in this course will be required to attend two out of the three psychology presentations arranged by the Department of Psychology. Dates and times of the three presentations will vary by semester.
A study of basic and applied topics in learning, particularly as pertaining to the modification of human behavior. Topics will include conditioning, reinforcement, extinction, generalization, discrimination, verbal learning, and modeling.
The course surveys the field of child psychology as a basic science, with a focus on individual differences in children’s psychological development. Students interested in the scientific study of children in broader contexts (e.g., schools, families, communities) should consider enrolling in HDAL 2320.
Beginning with an overview of the historical development of research on motivation and emotion, this course will examine the ethological, physiological, cognitive and social-cultural perspectives on the fundamental question in the field of psychology: Why do individuals behave the way they do?
The first course in a two-course sequence that provides foundational knowledge in scientific thinking, psychological research design, methods of data visualization, and statistical analysis.
Students learn how to input, import, and store data in spreadsheet and statistical analysis software; to conduct descriptive and basic inferential statistical analyses; to create basic graphs; and to conduct literature searches and write APA-style literature reviews.
The second course in a two-course sequence that provides foundational knowledge in scientific thinking, psychological research design, methods of data visualization, and statistical analysis.
Students learn how to conduct more complex statistical analyses than those covered in PSYC 3050 and PSYC 3051; to employ software currently used in the field of psychology; to produce companion graphics; and to craft APA-style methods, results, and discussion sections.
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics including measurement, frequency distributions, graphing, percentiles, measures of central tendency and dispersion, normal distribution, correlation, probability, sampling, t-test, and analysis of variance.
In this course, we will explore and discuss important issues in the field of psychology as it relates to women and gender, apply our discoveries to real world situations, and critically evaluate the research being done in the psychology of women.
The application of psychological principles to business and industry in areas such as testing, personnel selection, personnel appraisal, leadership, and motivation.
(3 credits)Prerequisites:CSCI 1100 and PSYC 3100 (or a comparable course, with the approval of the instructor).
This course introduces students to microcomputer operating system and a statistics software package, such as SPSS or SAS. It provides them with the skills necessary to select and perform basic statistical calculations and enables them to interpret the statistical outputs generated. In addition, students will demonstrate the ability to communicate by way of e-mail and access and download materials from sites on the Internet.
This is a specialized advanced course focusing on the essential features of psychosocial development during the first epochs of human life. The course is designed to take you on an in-depth journey to the center of the baby’s first psychological relationships with others, and to watch the growth of those relationships over time, through the vehicle of scientific research in the field of psychosocial development.
PSYC 3500 - Ecopsychology: The Nature-Human Relationship
(3 credits)Prerequisites:PSYC 1310 or permission of instructor.
The course examines the relationship of humans to nature. It also investigates how the split between Western culture and nature relates to modern psychopathology and environmental destruction.
This course is designed to provide an in-depth investigation into the cognitive processes involved in attending, recognizing, remembering, thinking, understanding, and problem-solving. Particular attention is paid to the ingenious techniques created by cognitive psychologists to explore the inner workings of the mind.
This course will introduce the student to theory and research on the reciprocal relationships between physical health, behavior, and cognitive processes.
This course surveys the field of adolescent psychology as a basic science, with a focus on individual differences in adolescents’ psychological development. Students interested in the scientific study of adolescent development in broader contexts (e.g., schools, families, communities) should consider enrolling in HDAL 2330).
PSYC 4077 - Psychological Aspects of Humanitarian Aid
(3 credits)Prerequisites: At least junior standing.
Psychological aspects of domestic and international, secular and religious, and short-term and long-term humanitarian aid work are explored. Students critically evaluate their own values, strengths, and weaknesses for such work and explore psychological aspects of potential aid recipients. Sometimes the course is taught abroad. Fieldwork is required.
PSYC 4100 - An Introduction to the Study of Personality
(3 credits)Prerequisites:PSYC 1310 or permission of the instructor.
A survey of the psychology of personality. Topics examined include normal and pathological development, personality measurement, current viewpoints of personality theories, and critical issues within the psychology of personality.
A survey of research on vision, color perception, hearing, pattern perception, depth perception, smell, taste, and developmental perception accompanied by slide and video presentations. A brief review of theories of perception is also provided.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of psychopharmacology, placing particular emphasis on drug abuse, drug treatment, and biochemical actions of drugs in the brain.
This is a specialized advanced course focusing on the essential features of cognitive development during the first epochs of human life: babyhood, toddlerhood, preschoolerhood, and childhood. The course is designed to take you on an in-depth journey to the center of the baby’s mind, through the vehicle of scientific research, focusing exclusively on the fields of cognitive and language development.
A review of the physiological, anatomical, and chemical aspects of the nervous system and their relation to a variety of functions: sensory processes, perception, motivation, learning, emotion, and memory.
This course is designed to introduce students to issues pertaining to the interface between psychology and law, with an emphasis on issues of current practice and ethical issues in forensic psychology.
A history and overview of the standardized evaluation methods commonly used in the assessment of individuals and groups. Topics covered are validity, reliability, and statistical concepts for the evaluation and interpretation of test data. The student is given an overview of ability tests, interest tests, and personality tests.
(3 credits)A geographical analysis of cities and urban regions, urban growth patterns, location and interaction analysis, planning for urban regions, and travel behavior are emphasized.
(3 credits)Study of fundamental principles and techniques applicable in the field of public relations Information is provided on various types of career opportunities.
Instruction in fundamentals of reporting, feature writing, broadcast news writing, and specialized writing done regularly by public relations practitioners. Assignments include work for public relations professionals.
Fundamentals of typography, printing, and computer design applied to the production of publications and web sites common in the public relations field.
Application of public relations principles and techniques to business and industry, government, health care facilities, institutions and organizations, trades and professions. Emphasis on case studies and projects completed for on- and off-campus groups and organizations.
(3 credits)The study of the development of the broadcast/cable/teleproduction industry and its present structure, new technologies, FCC, and other regulatory agencies, station, network, cable, and teleproduction operations and their effect on society.
(3 credits)A study of the organization and function of broadcast news with training in reporting, writing, and editing news for various formats and program types.