PS 403 - Public Policy Development and Analysis

PS 405 - Law and Society

PS 410 - Political Science Internship

PS 411 - Economics

PS 412 - International Business

PS 413 - History and Culture of Northern Ireland

PS 414 - History Seminar

PS 420 - Political Science Capstone

PS 421 - Special Interest: Urban Regional Governance

PY 101 - Introduction to Psychology I

     1.  Describe the different schools of thought in psychology and how they differentially explain behavior.

     2.  Explain the basic principles of the science of psychology, how researchers test behavior, and subsequently develop theories to explain behavior.

     3.  Discuss fundamental psychological ideas and concepts utilizing basic terms of the discipline.

     4.  Explain how researchers apply basic theories to solve real world problems.

     5.  Describe the research designs and methods utilized by researchers to test theories and understand the scientific principles used in psychology. 

PY 201 - Research Methods in Psychology

     1.  Describe the basic principles of the scientific method as utilized in psychological research;

     2.  Explain the basic ethical principles that apply to psychological research;

     3.  Discuss the key considerations and challenges typically encountered in measurement of psychological variables;

     4.  Describe the various research strategies used in psychological research;

     5.  Practice basic research skills including literature searches, formulation of hypotheses and research questions, and selection of appropriate research strategies;

     6.  Apply appropriate methodological principles in reading research reports.

PY 202 - Statistical Methods in Psychology

PY 203 - Personality Theory

PY 210 - Child Development

PY 211 - Lifespan Development

PY 212 - Human Growth and Development

1.   Identify elements of children’s growth in the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional domains;
2.   Describe a variety of theoretical perspectives of human development;
3.   Explain biological and cultural influences on development;
4.   Recognize a variety of factors influencing children’s development;
5.   Review current research in the field of human growth and development.

PY 213 - Environmental Psychology (SF)

This is a Sustainabiility-Focused (SF)   course.

PY 214 - Psychology of Gender

PY 215 - History of Psychology

PY 225 - Happiness, Character, and Well-Being: Psychological and Philosophical Perspectives

PY 251 - Psychology of Aging

PY 252 - Counseling Skills

PY 254 - Cultural Psychology

PY 304 - Theories of Learning

1.   Acquire knowledge, understand, apply, and synthesize diverse learning theories;
2.   Apply the theories to various situations like: (a) the classroom, and (b) every day life;
3.   Be able to relate the principles we learn to their own learning style.

PY 305 - Social Psychology

PY 307 - Educational Psychology

1.   Acquire knowledge, understand, apply, and synthesize diverse theories in Educational Psychology;
2.   Apply the theories to various situations like: (a) the classroom, and (b) every day life;
3.   Understand how learner motivation can be increased and the impact of that in the classroom;
4.   Be able to relate the principles we learn to their own learning style.

 

Cross-listed
This course is cross-listed as ED 325.

PY 308 - Psychopathology

1.   Describe the current taxonomy of psychological disorders;
2.   Explain how our views of psychopathology continually evolve based on progress in various domains of psychological research;
3.   Discuss key considerations in clinical assessment and diagnosis;
4.   Describe the integrative approach to psychopathology and explain its merits;
5.   Practice utilizing the DSM-5 criteria to arrive at accurate diagnoses.le to do the following; 

PY 314 - Cognitive Psychology

PY 320 - Biological Basis of Behavior

1.   Apply interdisciplinary knowledge of the biological basis of psychology to inform everyday life in areas such as decision-making, social interactions, and occupational settings;
2.   Apply the research methods of the biological basis of behavior and mental processes, statistics, measurements, guidelines, ethical standards, laws, and regulations to critically                 evaluate  scientific knowledge and information in the public domain;
3.   Use critical thinking to understand the mutual and dynamic interactions among genetics, experience, mental processes, and brain functions as they relate to a holistic view of behavior;
4.   Discuss knowledge of the biological basis of behavior and mental processes to inform others, using scientific and everyday terminology;
5.   Use reliable and scientifically valid resources to identify and understand data relevant to the biological basis of behavior and mental processes to distinguish valid evidence from               common misconceptions.

PY 322 - Sensation and Perception

PY 323 - Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society

PY 325 - Foundations of Clinical Psychology

PY 331 - Psychological Testing

PY 333 - Sleep and Dreaming

PY 352 - Families and Health

PY 353 - Psychotherapies: Systems and Techniques

PY 401 - Measurement and Evaluation

PY 403 - Psycholinguistics

PY 406 - Senior Thesis

First Semester:

1.  Understand and experience first-hand experience of the research process;
2.  Reflect on the research process and analyze the role as a researcher;
3.  Understand the ethical, moral, and social implications of research.

Second Semester: 

1.  Conduct research;
2.  Appreciate research and research-at-large;
3.  Present research to the research community.

PY 407 - Senior Thesis

PY 408 - Special Topics

PY 410 - Psychology Internship

PY 420 - Health Psychology

PY 421 - Ethics in Psychology

PY 422 - Clinical Science

SE 107 - Coaching Tactics and Techniques

SE 110 - Introduction to Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Science

1.   Identify and apply the ethical and moral dimensions of their particular field of study;
2.   Demonstrate effective communication skills in both written and oral formats;
3.   Demonstrate competency in programmatic content and career preparation through applied and/or experiential learning opportunities;
4.   Engage in responsible citizenship, social justice, and environmental stewardship;
5.   Demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze and evaluate information from diverse sources and perspectives. 

SE 114 - Introduction to Sports Management

1.   Describe management concepts within sports related businesses;
2.   Identify skills, expectations and differences between managers and leaders in sport;
3.   Describe the similarities and differences between, youth, interscholastic, intercollegiate, professional and recreational sports;
4.   Identify specific fields of employment in sports management to include sports marketing, public relations, finance, sports law and facilities management;
5.   Demonstrate an understanding of ethical behavior in sports and social implications of those specific behaviors;
6.   Illustrate the development of an operational budget for a particular team or event.

SE 115 - Principles of Coaching

 Principles of Coaching is designed to be an introductory level course that provides the basic framework for the education of future coaches in all sports.  Key academic areas include sports psychology, sports law, management and facilities planning.  Students will also develop a coaching portfolio for their individual sport of interest. 

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following: 

1.   Research, evaluate, and report on the state and nature of youth coaching in the United States and develop a coaching philosophy to serve as a foundation for personal motivation and    difficult decision making; (Paper)
2.   Demonstrate the ability to apply psychological theories and principles relating to communication, social processes, motivation, and psychological skills training in the sport setting; (Test    I)
3.   Design and conduct a training session utilizing modern methods for teaching and perfecting technical and tactical skills and game strategies;  (Practice Session I and II)
4.   Create an overall yearly plan for a team to include pre-season, in-season, and off-season training divisions, intra-season training progressions, and daily practice plans; (Portfolio)
5.   Explain the basic physiological principles essential to conditioning in sport and create a team conditioning program for athletes to include beginning, middle, and end-of-season                considerations; (Test II)
6.   Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and issues related to planning, organizing, staffing, and directing functions that are commonly considered a coach’s responsibilities; (Essay)
7.   Have the ability to apply methods for effective team management, for managing interpersonal relationships in coaching, and for protecting athletes from risk and coaches from liability      problems; (Essay Test)
8.   Demonstrate knowledge of how to access classes and acquire American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification and a Maine State Criminal History and Record Check.  (Assignment)

SE 116 - Sport Injury Management for Coaches

1. Understand how a coach is a part of the health care team for athletes;
2. Prepare an appropriate emergency action plan to enable care for athletes within an appropriate amount of time;
3. Understand the basic care of injuries and the importance of common sense decision making for return to play protocols;
4. Apply proper conditioning and skill based instruction for the prevention of injuries;
5. Apply first aid principles to basic injuries within their level of ability;
6. Assess emergency situations and summon emergency responders when needed. 

SE 203 - Care and Prevention of Injuries

SE 204 - Nutrition in Fitness & Sports

1.   Describe the roles that nutrition and exercise play in health–related fitness and sport-related fitness;
2.   Implement healthy dietary guidelines, the concept of a balanced diet, and the use of the MyPlate.gov as a tool;
3.   Describe the operations of the human energy systems and how it relates to an athlete’s nutritional needs;
4.   Describe the types of, metabolism of, and health implications of carbohydrates, fats and proteins;
5.   List types of and health aspects of vitamins and minerals;
6.   Describe and apply the importance of water intake and electrolyte replacement to fitness and sport;
7.   Apply proper nutrition and exercise guidelines in relation to nutrient deficiencies, weight loss, weight gain and weight maintenance;
8.   Describe the role of and abuses of nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids;
9.   Identify the issues surrounding eating disorders and food obsessions.

SE 205 - Training for Fitness and Sport

1.   List the physical, mental and cognitive benefits of physical fitness;
2.   Explain the importance of health screening and medical exams;
3.   Identify and utilize strategies for adopting and maintaining physical activity;
4.   Describe the acute and chronic physiological effects of physical activity;
5.   Identify the components of physical fitness;
6.   Discuss ACSM recommendations for improving and maintaining physical fitness;
7.   Describe the principles of fitness development;
8.   List the components and sequencing of components of an exercise session;
9.   Assess cardiovascular endurance;
10.   Design and implement a cardiovascular endurance program;
11.   Assess muscular strength and endurance;
12.   Design and implement a resistance training program;
13.   Assess muscular flexibility;
14.   Design and implement a muscular flexibility program;
15.   Demonstrate appropriate exercises for improving aerobic endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility;
16.   Describe the role of nutrition in a healthy lifestyle;
17.   Assess body composition;
18.   Design and implement a weight control program;
19.   Describe training methods to improve sport performance.

SE 206 - Sport in American Society

1.   Describe what is sport and the types of research used to study sport;
2.   Examine how the media plays an integral role in sports;
3.   Compare sports behaviors related to moral values, violence, drug abuse and gambling;
4.   Explain the different levels of sport competition and the issues associated with each level;
5.   Discuss current and relevant issues that affect sports participation;
6.   Compare how sports create expectations on gender, race, religion and politics and how gender, race, religion and politics create expectations on sports.

SE 207 - Sport and Exercise Psychology

SE 208 - Introduction to Personal Training

1. Describe the role of the personal trainer;

2. List the short-term and long-term benefits of physical fitness;

3. Identify the components of physical fitness; 

4. Describe the principles of fitness development;

5. Discuss ACSM recommendations for improving and maintaining physical fitness;

6. Identify methods for determining and monitoring exercise intensity;

7. Develop appropriate goals and objectives for individual exercise program; 

8. List the components and sequencing of components of an exercise session; 

9. Discuss the purpose and content of each exercise session component;

10. Discuss strategies for appropriate exercise selection;

11. Describe the various teaching approaches used in the exercise setting;

12. Demonstrate the use of feedback in the exercise setting;

13. Identify effective exercise leadership characteristics;

14. Utilize appropriate communication techniques in the exercise setting;

15. Describe the stages of the personal trainer / client relationship;

16. Apply strategies for enhancing exercise motivation;

17. Describe and demonstrate exercise modifications / restrictions for special populations;

18. Discuss evaluative techniques used in the exercise setting;Notes
Offered spring semester.

SE 300 - Sport Event Planning and Management

SE 301 - Applied Biomechanics

SE 302 - Anatomical Kinesiology

1. Identify and apply fundamental planes of movement and movement terminology; 
2. Identify bones, muscles and joints, as well as, the structural features of each features of each;
3. Identify and apply specific functions of the muscles and joints in various regions of the body (shoulder girdle, shoulder joint, elbow joints, hip joint, pelvic girdle, knee joint, ankle/foot joints, trunk/spinal column) to strength and conditioning exercises, as well as sport-specific movement patterns;
4. Identify, analyze and report on the position and movement of body structures to demonstrate full understanding and application of kinesiology in exercise- and sport-specific movement patterns.

SE 303 - Sport Performance Training

This course is meant to be very “hands - on” by having the student work with the various sports teams at Saint Joseph’s College. Athletes will have the opportunity to have their fitness tested and retested, such as aerobic capacity, strength, power, flexibility, and body composition, among others. The athlete will also have the option of having a training program designed to improve on any of these fitness components.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following: 

1.   Construct a needs analysis for multiple sports;
2.   Define the following terms: progressive resistance, isotonic/isometric, concentric, eccentric, atrophy, hyperplasia, hypertrophy, sets, repetitions, plyometrics, Valsalva maneuver;
3.   Conduct fitness-related testing and interpret test scores. Identify targeted areas of improvement based on test scores;
4.   Identify the bioenergertic demands of each sports, and design appropriate sport-specific aerobic and anaerobic conditioning programs. Differentiate between and design interval,        continuous, and circuit training programs. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each of the previous programs; (ACSM KSA 1.7.13; 1.7.44; 1.7.18)
5.   Describe the principles of overload, specificity, and programs and give examples of how they apply to program development; (ACSM KSA 1.7.12)
6.   Identify, describe, and demonstrate exercises designed to target the strength, endurance, or stability of major muscle groups. Demonstrate progressions for each exercise; (ACSM      KSA 1.7.11; 1.7.31; 1.7.37)
7.   Demonstrate and teach proper and improper technique and spotting techniques for the use of resistance equipment such as stability balls, weights, bands, resistance bars, and          water exercise equipment; (ACSM KSA 1.7.29)
8.   Identify and correct improper technique in the use of resistance equipment such as stability balls, weights, bands, resistance bars, and water exercise equipment; (ACSM KSA            1.7.29)
9.   Demonstrate plyometric exercises and incorporate plyometric exercises into workout programs; 
10.   Design multiple strength and conditioning programs for a variety of sports, genders, ages, and skill levels. Incorporate appropriate bioenergetics conditioning, resistance training,        plyometric training, speed and agility training, aerobic and anaerobic exercises. Analyze and critique strength and conditioning programs;
11.   Design strength and conditioning programs for specific goals, such as endurance or strength, based on client and sport profile and needs analysis. Describe the principles involved    in muscular strength and endurance. Explain the principles of specific and overload as it relates to exercise programing; (ACSM KSA 1.7.42; 1.1.23; 1.1.31)
12.   Develop periodization cycles for a variety of sports, genders, ages, and skill levels. Analyze and critique periodization cycles;
13.   Demonstrate and teach components of an exercise session including warmups, aerobic stimulus phase, cool down, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility; (ACSM KSA        1.7.21; 1.7.15)
14.   Identify the physical and psychological signs of overreaching/overtraining. Provide recommendations to modify strength and conditioning programs for these problems; (ACSM KSA    1.1.33)
15.   Explain the principles of fatigue and delayed onset muscle soreness. Relate muscle fatigue to mode, intensity, duration, and accumulative effects of exercise. Identify the concepts      of detraining, its reversibility of conditioning, and its implication in conditioning programs. (ACSM KSA 1.1.16; 1.1.24; 1.1.32).

SE 304 - Exercise Physiology

1. Identify the structure of and describe the function of skeletal muscle and to describe how muscle contraction is dependent on the structure and functioning of the nervous system;
2. Explain how the cardiovascular and respiratory systems function to provide oxygen and nutrients for the activation of muscle cells (muscle contraction);
3. Identify and explain the acute responses and chronic adaptations that occur in the neuromuscular, metabolic and cardiorespiratory systems due to physical exercise training;
4. Identify the various energy systems that allow for muscle contraction (action) to do work and the roles that the various hormones of the body play in metabolism.

SE 305 - Sports Marketing

1.   Compare and contrast the different types of entity involved in sports marketing;
2.   Examine the dimensions of a sports brand and its consistency;
3.   Identify the legal, moral, and ethical dimensions of sports-related marketing;
4.   Integrate strategy with sports marketing in the context of teams and leagues;
5.   Evaluate the different types of fans to sports entities;
6.   Take part in group presentations related to branding and marketing sports or sports equipment;
7.   Evaluate the importance of location in marketing sports teams;
8.   Develop strategies to engage fans and deepen the loyalty relationship;
9.   Evaluate the global dimensions of sports marketing;
10.   Examine the relationships between sports-related entities and media, including paid and social media.

SE 306 - Sports Law and Risk Management

SE 307 - Financial Strategies in Sports

SE 308 - Leadership in Athletic Administration I

SE 309 - Leadership in Athletic Administration II

SE 310 - Sports Governance

This course will discuss how governing bodies of professional and amateur sport organizations function.  This course will discuss membership, organizational structure, constitution and by-laws of each organization and functions of each organization for its members.  The study of specific organizations will include the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the National Intramural- Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA).

SE 311 - Group Exercise Instruction

1. Discuss the relevance and importance of group exercise programs;

2. Identify the components of physical fitness;

3. Describe the principles of fitness development;

4. Discuss ACSM recommendations for improving and maintaining physical fitness; 

5. Identify appropriate exercises for improving aerobic endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility;

6. Identify methods for determining and monitoring exercise intensity; 

7. Identify the components and sequencing of an exercise class;

8. Select appropriate music for various group exercise classes;

9. Select appropriate movement patterns for various group exercise classes; 

10. Develop various group exercise programs;

11. Utilize a lesson plan in the design of various group exercise classes;

12. Lead various group exercise programs;

13. Explain and demonstrate various aerobic, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility exercises;

14. Evaluate the performance of aerobic, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility exercises;

15. Demonstrate the use of feedback in a group exercise setting; 

16. Utilize cueing in a group exercise session.Notes
Offered spring semester.

SE 312 - On-Campus Practicum in Sports & Exercise Science

This is a Sustainability Related (SR) course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite:  Junior or Senior standing; approval of advisor.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:

1. Broaden and apply discipline-specific knowledge, skills and experiences to a professional setting.
2. Develop and enhance communication; human relations; critical thinking; information literacy; leadership; and organizational, research, and business skills, whichever are applicable to the field of study.
3. Gain an understanding and appreciation of the roles, duties and responsibilities of professionals in the field.
4. Identify their own strenths and needs for personal and professional development.

SE 318 - Sports Facility Planning and Management

1.   Demonstrate comprehension concerning the highlights of the history of sport management from ancient Greece and Rome to the modern day; (paper)
2.   Explain the functions and purposes of management and be able to apply management theories and best practices to research, communication, policy making, technological                innovation, supervision and leadership of employees, hiring and termination, and legal concerns;  (Test I)
3.   Plan, create, and construct a model of a segment of an athletic or public assembly facility taking into consideration site selection, codes and ordinances, cost, bidding, and                  construction; (Presentation)
4.   Compare and contrast various facility systems (e.g., heating, lighting, air conditioning and filtration, etc.) and develop a rudimentary knowledge base concerning their operation,          efficiency, and cost; (Test II)
5.   Develop a marketing scheme to ensure continued revenue for an athletic facility by addressing the common problems that lead to attrition and discontinuation of memberships’            (Paper)
6.   Create a personal budget and an operating and capital budget for small fitness facility (e.g. yoga studio, personal training service, etc.) and identify commonalities and differences      concerning each; (Excel Assignment)
7.   Assess and analyze the major legal concerns confronting managers of public assembly facilities and demonstrate strategies for dealing with each of those concerns; (Test III)
8.   Formulate a security plan for an event or a facility and identify any potential adverse occurrences that may occur and develop strategy or policy for dealing with those potentials;          (Final)
9.   Identify, discuss, and evaluate the major concerns and strategies necessary when implementing a single event. (Final) 

SE 319 - Exercise Testing and Prescription

SE 406 - Senior Seminar/Exercise Science

SE 409 - Senior Seminar/Sports Management

SE 410 - Internship/Exercise Science

Cognitive Development Goals

1. Apply knowledge and skills related to the concepts, principles, and methodologies of one’s major or discipline and liberal arts education thereby connecting theory to practice;
2. Acquire new knowledge in a new setting to enhance classroom education;
3. Integrate or synthesize knowledge from diverse disciplines, courses and areas of experience;
4. Apply higher order thinking skills, such as critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and complex problem solving, to “real world” situations.

Communication Skills

1. Oral Communication: Verbally express ideas clearly and persuasively with clients, supervisors and colleagues and to participate effectively in discussion;
2. Written Communication: Express ideas clearly and persuasively in writing as evidenced by acceptable student accomplishment in at least three (3) of the following:

a.Student daily logs;

b.Student/faculty or Student/supervisor email communication;

c.Student description/rating of internship duties and internship supervisor;

d.Student reports and papers.

General Skill Development Goals

1. Develop skill competencies specific to an occupation or profession;
2. Increase skills for understanding and working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures and to work effectively within diverse environments;
3. Acquire additional interpersonal communication and interaction skills;
4. Develop skills to work effectively within formal and informal networks and work cultures;
5. Further develop observation, recording and interpretation skills;
6. Develop skills needed for effective citizenship;
7. Acquire skills in leadership;
8. Develop an understanding of the workplace, operational procedures, and organizational structure within the specific discipline;

Personal Development Goals

1. Develop self-awareness;
2. Clarify one’s own values;
3. Develop self-reliance and self-confidence;
4. Develop and use an ethical perspective;
5. Develop career awareness, direction and exploration of vocation.

SE 411 - Internship/Sports Management

Cognitive Development Goals

1. Apply knowledge and skills related to the concepts, principles, and methodologies of one’s major or discipline and liberal arts education thereby connecting theory to practice.
2. Acquire new knowledge in a new setting to enhance classroom education.
3. Integrate or synthesize knowledge from diverse disciplines, courses and areas of experience.
4. Apply higher order thinking skills, such as critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and complex problem solving, to “real world” situations.

Communication Skills

1. Oral Communication: Verbally express ideas clearly and persuasively with clients, supervisors and colleagues and to participate effectively in discussion.
2. Written Communication: Express ideas clearly and persuasively in writing as evidenced by acceptable student accomplishment in at least three (3) of the following:

• Student daily logs
• Student/faculty or Student/supervisor email communication
• Student description/rating of internship duties and internship supervisor
• Student reports and papers

General Skill Development Goals

1. Develop skill competencies specific to an occupation or profession.
2. Increase skills for understanding and working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures and to work effectively within diverse environments.
3. Acquire additional interpersonal communication and interaction skills.
4. Develop skills to work effectively within formal and informal networks and work cultures.
5. Further develop observation, recording and interpretation skills.
6. Develop skills needed for effective citizenship.
7. Acquire skills in leadership.
8. Develop an understanding of the workplace, operational procedures, and organizational structure within the specific discipline

Personal Development Goals

1. Develop self-awareness.
2. Clarify one’s own values.
3. Develop self-reliance and self-confidence.
4. Develop and use an ethical perspective.
5. Develop career awareness, direction and exploration of vocation

SE 412 - Advanced Athletic Training

SE 415 - Directed Independent Study in Exercise Science and Sports Management

SE 416 - Public Relations

SE 420 - Special Topics: Spt. Perf. Train.

1. Identify and explain the fundamentals of training athletes, including the important fitness components, the principles of training, and the negative effects of overtraining;
2. Identify and explain the adaptations that occur due to chronic training in various aerobic, anaerobic and resistance programs;
3. Explain the influence that the environment can have on the acute responses and chronic adaptations due to training in heat and humidity, cold, and at altitude;
4. Explain the influence that age differences and gender differences can have on the acute responses, chronic adaptations, and sport performance of children versus adults and males versus females.

SO 201 - Principles of Sociology

1.  Describe and apply the major sociological paradigms/theoretical frameworks, sociological imagination and the social construction of reality;
2.  Describe  and apply basic sociological concepts and processes contained in social relations at the micro, meso and macro level;
3.  Learn and describe the methods used to understand that sociology is a social science;
4.  Learn and apply the complex social relationships which form the social institutions of family, political order, economic order, religion, healthcare, education religion   and mass media;
5.  Recognize and analyze social inequalities which exist in contemporary society in areas such as gender, race and ethnic relations, and social class;
6.  Describe American society in a Global perspective thereby being influenced by international political, and economic realities and circumstances;
7.  Expose students to the variety of processes which are used to produce or inhibit social change;
8.  Encourage students to critically think articulate ideas and apply the material presented in this course through class discussion and major class project.

SO 202 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

1. Describe the functions of each component of the criminal justice system and the actors within each component;
2. Identify and discuss the key issues or challenges facing the criminal justice system in the 21st century;
3. Locate and navigate key information resources related to the study of crime, law, and justice;
4. Identify the career opportunities within the criminal justice system and career preparation needed for each;
5. Analyze the various ethical challenges within the criminal justice system

SO 207 - Fundamentals of Forensic Science

SO 208 - Introduction to Gender Studies

1. Analyze and explain how sociology approaches the topic of gender and related concepts;
2. Investigate how social identities intersect with one another to shape a groups’ experiences, and how people work to change these experiences;
3. Examine and discuss how gender is experienced as an interactional process;
4. Analyze and examine the ways gender is shaped by and shapes institutional practices, experiences of individuals within these institutions, and social policy. 

SO 210 - Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis in Social Science Research

1. Develop a core understanding of the logic (including validity and reliability) and applications of research in the fields of Criminal Justice, Political Science, Social Work and Sociology;
2. Develop a critical mindset that allows students to understand what it means to both consume and produce research in the 21st century; 
3. Develop a core understanding of the key ethical issues facing researchers in the fields of Criminal Justice, Political Science, Social Work and Sociology;
4. Examine the various quantitative research techniques (including survey research, experimental design, evaluation research and secondary analysis) that are useful to the student’s particular field of study and further evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various research methods.  The data analysis components is designed to have students develop a critical mindset when it comes to being both consumers and producers of data;
5. Interpret raw data and secondary data sources; 
6. Analyze data using a variety of computer based tools (numbers, Excel, SPSS, etc.), in doing so will develop an understanding of basic statistical techniques; 
7. Develop the tools necessary to understand and critically evaluate and effectively apply a variety of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. 

SO 211 - Qualitative Methods in Social Science Research

1. Understand and analyze the qualitative approach to research question formation and data collection, and foundational concepts and theoretical frameworks of qualitative methods within larger societal structures;
2. Identify and examine ethical and methodological challenges of researchers conducting qualitative research;
3. Practice and apply qualitative skills of data collection of various qualitative methods;
4. Analyze and present qualitative data in oral and written communication. 

SO 215 - Culture and the Anthropologist’s Toolkit

This is a Sustainability Related (SR) course.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

1. Recognize and gain respect for human differences.
2. Describe how Anthropology uses the scientific method as a guide in forming its own unique theiories.
3. Exlain how culture helps frame our societies (family, lifestyle, lineage, language and communication).

SO 301 - Social Problems (SF)

This is a Sustainabiility-Focused (SF)   course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: SO 201 or permission of instructor.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:

1.   To describe and apply the major theoretical frameworks with which to understand social problems and how each shapes the perspective used to examine the issues;
2.   To explain and analyze the composite of complex factors  which contribute to the phenomenon termed social problems;
3.   To have students recognize of the wide range of social problems which are part of contemporary society and the global community and the how a social problem has international             impact;
4.   To engage students to be thoughtful of their role as global citizens and professionals to work to reduce in some small way, the magnitude and scope of social problems which face the       ”global community;”
5.   To recognize and analyze how social problems and injustice impact persons as persons and not just “as numbers” through their engagement in service learning;
6.   To have students develop their oral and written communication skills through class participation and written assignments. 

SO 302 - Organizing for Social Change: Social Organizations and Social Movements

SO 303 - Relationships, Marriage and Family Issues

1.  understand the historical contexts which have shaped marriage and family;
2.  understand the changing nature, form and function of marriage family and relationships;
3.  understand that choices they make either by default or/and based in knowledge have an   impact on their lives;
4.  understand what commitment entails both in their personal and professional lives;
5.  understand the complexity of factors which are involved in developing and sustaining   intimate relationships;
6.  become more fully aware of their own personal values and how they impact the choices   they make;
7.  be exposed to the changing reality of what we know about marriage family and   intimate relationships is not “set in stone”;
8.  encourage critical thinking regarding the composite of complex factors which impact the   family and intimate relationships;
9.  become more aware of how to handle conflict in relationships in a way which has positive   outcomes;
10.  develop students’ awareness of the wide range of relationship issues which are part of   interactions within contemporary society;
11.  encourage students to be thoughtful of their role as citizens and professionals to   understand how people they work with are impacted by the intimate relationships which are   part of their lives.

SO 305 - Child Welfare

SO 307 - Criminology

     1.  Examine the various dimensions of criminological theory, including the underlying assumptions of each theory, how the theories are empirically tested, and the application of theories;

     2.  Evaluate a theory and assess its value to the field of criminal justice;

     3.  Summarize the history of criminological thought from its beginnings with an emphasis on the biological to its current focus on integration;

     4.  Discuss the nature, extent and various aspects/types of criminal behavior;

     5.  Identify the underlying dimensions of the criminal event itself, with particular emphasis placed upon the motivations behind the act;

     6.  Apply theory to various forms of crime and crime control measures. 

SO 308 - Social Justice and Human Liberation

1.   Recognize, and explain the foundations of what is meant by social justice, human dignity, interconnectedness, and the Declaration of Human Rights;
2.   Explain and apply key documents within Catholic Social Teaching to current global realities;
3.   Describe the social justice issues which exist in topics such as economic globalization, environment, immigration, inequality, diversity, war, etc;
4.   Evaluate economic and political practices which either enhance or impede social justice;
5.   Present, analyze and propose solution(s) to a current  social justice issue of their choice;
6.   Appraise, assess their personal values in relationship to social justice issues and encourage their participation in initiatives related to social justice. 

SO 313 - Juvenile Justice

SO 320 - Race and Ethnic Relations

SO 321 - Special Topics

SO 333 - Victimology

1. Recognize how victimologists and criminologists study victimization;
2. Examine the various forms of victimization;
3. Discuss the various theories of victimization;
4. Discuss the response to victimization;
5. Analyze the scope of victim’s rights.

SO 343 - Introduction to Corrections

SO 353 - Critical Issues in Policing

1.   Explain the concept of traditional policing i.e. the foundation of the role of police in society and how policing has evolved;
2.   Identify and describe the complexities of modern policing and apply the information to the associated challenges police department’s face when they select, hire, and train police              officers;
3.   Analyze the concept of police discretion and apply this knowledge to assess how police discretion is used and abused;
4.   Explain how ethics impact an officer’s ability to effectively perform their mission, their credibility in the courtroom, police/ community relations and acceptance by their peers;
5.   Investigate and discuss the unique challenges women and minorities in law enforcement experience in the hiring, and promotion process, establishing and maintaining professional          credibility and acceptance by their peers;
6.   Recognize and explain the sources and consequences of police related stress.  

SO 400 - Critical Issues in Criminal Justice

1.   Identify and critically examine key issues related to crime and justice in the 21st century;
2.   Explain how issues are constructed from a historical, social and political perspective;
3.   Discuss the ways in which the criminal justice system responds to key issues;
4.   Examine the importance of ethics in the study of issues related to criminal justice;
5.   Analyze and present solutions to key critical issues in criminal justice. 

SO 404 - Development of Sociological Theory