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PSC 100 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Essay Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
The research for and the writing of a substantial essay in the field of political science. Open only to senior political science majors who are eligible for and desire to graduate with departmental honors.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Interested students must secure, before registration, written permission of the instructor who will supervise the essay.
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PSC 105 - Contemporary Issues in American Politics Semester Hours: 3
Once a year
The content, development, conflict over and consequences of major public policies; analysis of the policies and their relationship to the underlying social problems and forces.
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PSC 106 - The Government and Politics of Israel Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course provides a broad introduction to the origins and evolution of political Zionism, the nature of the contemporary Israeli political system, and the key issues and problems facing that nation today and in the future.
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PSC 107 - The Arab-Israeli Conflict Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
This course provides a broad introduction to the origins, nature, and consequences of the Arab-Israeli conflict. It also examines key aspects of both Israeli and Palestinian societies.
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PSC 108 - (BH, CC) Politics of the Middle East Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
A general introduction to the political, economic, and
cultural dynamics if the contemporary Middle East. Examines the legacy
of colonialism and the resultant culture clash between East and West,
the impact of nationalist and Islamic movements, trends of
authoritarianism and democracy, the political economy of oil, and the
rise of al-Qaeda.
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PSC 109 - (CC) Political Islam Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course examines the political dimensions of Islam. We will trace back the roots of Islam centered political ideologies, situating them within their historical and social contexts. We will investigate social, political, economic, and religious agendas of traditionalist, modernist, as well as fundamentalist Muslim movements. Focusing on a set of chosen Muslim countries, we will explore what motivates individuals to join political movements, drawing on Islam as a main reference system. Students will get acquainted with basic political concepts of the Islamic tradition, and the way these concepts are negotiated vis-à-vis modern institutions and values such as the nation state, secularism, democracy and human rights.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Same as RELI 153 .
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PSC 110 - (BH, CC) African Politics Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Investigation of the political culture of Africa which combines indigenous heritage and culture with European colonial influences; and a comparative analysis of political development in African states including struggles for democratization, nationbuilding and socioeconomic development.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Same as AFST 110 .
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PSC 111 - Politics of Race in the United States Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
An analysis in depth of the manner in which racial considerations have shaped the American political culture and the extent to which these considerations have affected the formation of public policy on all levels of government. The main emphasis, however, shall be on the national level.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Same as AFST 111A .
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PSC 112 - Politics of Education Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course offers students the opportunity to explore, synthesize and develop a critical understanding of the politics of education. Through an examination of political theory in education, the political structure of the American education system, and selected educational policy issues, students will gain insight into the political quality of American society more generally.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
May be applied toward liberal arts credit. Liberal arts credit awarded to students who have declared or intend to declare a major or minor in education. Same as FDED 112 .
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PSC 113 - Technology and Defense Policy Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
Emphasis on weapons technology (ABMs long range missiles, nuclear weapons) and how evolving technology influences and is in turn, influenced by changing policies in military security and arms control. Analysis of major U.S. policy decisions concerning strategies, arms control and military systems. The technological, environmental, political, strategic and budgetary factors affecting these decisions are examined.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Same as TPP 113 .
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PSC 114 - Political Parties and the Voter Semester Hours: 3
Fall
The role and functions of party organizations and interest groups, the political behavior of the electorate.
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PSC 115 - (BH) State and Local Politics and Governments Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
The politics, governments and policies of state and local governments, with emphasis on New York state government and Long Island’s local governments.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
(Formerly State and Metropolitan Politics and Governments.)
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PSC 117 - (CC) Religion and Politics in Turkey Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course focuses on religious and political identities and institutions in Turkey as they have been formulated and contested throughout the late Ottoman Empire and Republican Turkey. We will study the religious history and the role of Islam as a cultural, societal and political force. Combining historical, sociological, and anthropological perspectives, the course aims to create a comprehensive picture of modern Turkey that allows for a deeper understanding of the country’s ambivalent relationship to its Ottoman past, the Western world, and the public role of Islam.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
RELI 050 or 012 , with permission of instructor.
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PSC 118 - Political Economy of Turkey Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This is an interdisciplinary course focusing on the nation of Turkey, and exploring the conflicts in Turkish society between modern and traditional, secular and religious, and rich and poor. Particular attention is paid to the young and dynamic nature of the country, and classes cover a broad range of topics examining Turkey’s history and its modern political structure. Among the topics to be studied are, the attempts over the past two hundred years to modernize Turkey, the social and political conflicts these attempts have generated, the domestic and international political difficulties the country is faced with, and the nature of its recent economic problems. Required readings are drawn from a variety of sources and disciplines in the social sciences.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Same as ECO 118 .
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PSC 120 - (BH) Law and Politics: Judicial Process Semester Hours: 3
Fall
Structure and functions of the judicial-legal process; political influences upon and policy impacts of judicial decision making; judicial recruitment, roles and motivation; the legal profession as judicial context.
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PSC 121 - The American Presidency Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
The Presidency in the context of domestic and international politics; powers and duties of the office; the multiple roles of the executive, emergent problems, changing conditions and conceptions of the office, and proposals for change in the selection process and in the organization and operation of the office.
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PSC 122 - Congress: National Legislative Process Semester Hours: 3
Spring
Decision making in the legislative arena; functions and their changing character, constitutional and political sources of limitations of power and authority, the politics of party and constituency, internal processes and behavior.
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PSC 123 - The Politics of American Health Care Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This course will focus on how and why the American health care system differs from of other industrialized countries and will ask whether these differences are assets or liabilities. Students will confront a number of paradoxes regarding American health care. These include: How is it possible for the American health care system to be characterized simultaneously as the best and worst in the world? Why are many Americans critical of the system even as they purport to be satisfied with their own health care? If Americans agree that the system is broken or flawed, why are efforts to reform health care so controversial and why are the problems so difficult to solve? The course will focus on efforts to reform the American health care system including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Credit given either for this course or PSC 151, The Politics of Health Care, not both. (Formerly, PSC 151, The Politics of Health Care.)
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PSC 126 - (BH) Politics of Public Administration Semester Hours: 3
Fall
An introduction to the concepts involved in the execution of public policy: functions of bureaucracy, theories of organization, decision making and budgeting.
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PSC 127 - Constitutional Law Semester Hours: 3
Fall
Development and significance of American constitutional doctrines: judicial review, separation of powers, powers of President, Congress and Federalism.
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PSC 128 - The Constitution: Political Freedom and Civil Liberties Semester Hours: 3
Spring
Problems of racial equality, political and religious freedoms, limits on state and federal governments; the judicial function in defining the rights and duties of citizens.
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PSC 129 - (BH) The Administration of Justice in America Semester Hours: 3
Spring
Examination of criminal justice and of the meaning of due process of law, political and judicial responses to these issues.
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PSC 130 - (BH, CC) Latin American and Caribbean Politics Semester Hours: 3
Spring
Comparative study of selected aspects of Latin American and Caribbean political behavior, with particular attention devoted to social stratification, political elites, power structures and political change. Also examines the clash between traditional cultural values and modernizing pressures in the Latin American and Caribbean context.
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PSC 131 - (CC) Comparative Political Economy of Development Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This course uses a political lens to examine why some countries have demonstrated a significant level of economic development while others have not. Students will explore various theoretical explanations as well as empirical evidence, paying particular attention to political responses to changing international economic forces.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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PSC 132 - Comparative European Governments Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Comparative study of the social bases, institutions, methods and problems of the major governments.
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PSC 133 - Politics of the European Union Semester Hours: 3
One a Year
Study of the political forces affecting attempts at integration of the European Union. Includes economic relations, international relations and institutions. Comparison with other recent efforts at regional unification.
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PSC 134 - American Foreign Policy Semester Hours: 3
Once a year
Processes of foreign policy formulation and execution; the objectives, methods and consequences of major trends in American foreign policy; analysis and application of theoretical constructs.
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PSC 135 - International Politics Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Examination and analysis of basic factors of national power, the formation and execution of national policy and the interaction of nations in conflict and cooperation.
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PSC 136 - Terrorism in World Politics Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
This course examines the nature of terrorism and related forms of political violence and the motivations behind their use. In addition, the class examines some of the most pressing problems related to terrorism and the means by which governments have attempted to deal with these problems. Specific issues to be covered include: terrorist decision-making, ideology and terrorism, the phenomenon of suicide terrorism, past and present significant terrorist organizations and movements, state sponsorship of terrorism, weapons of mass destruction and terrorism, and military, diplomatic, and other counterterrorism approaches.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Credit given for this course, PSC 152: Terrorism in World Politics, or PSC 152A: Terrorism in World Politics. (Formerly PSC 152: Terrorism in World Politics, PSC 152A: Terrorism in World Politics.)
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PSC 137 - World Organization and International Law Semester Hours: 3
Every other year
Patterns of world organization, problems of development and application of international law.
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PSC 139 - (BH) Russia: Post-Soviet Politics Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Transitional politics in Russia and the former Soviet Republics, with consideration of theory and practices of communism in the Soviet era.
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PSC 141 - American Political Thought Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Examination of major movements and theorists from colonialpuritanical beginnings to democratic socialism and the “New Left,” from Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson to Herbert Marcuse and Michael Harrington.
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PSC 142 - Western Political Theory: Plato to Hobbes Semester Hours: 3
Fall
The great ideas, ideals and theories of man; authority, freedom and policy as seen in the works of the great theorists.
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PSC 143 - Ideas in Conflict: Modern Democratic and Totalitarian Political Thought Semester Hours: 3
Spring
The development of liberal democracy, of radicalism, socialism, anarchism and totalitarianism in the modern period.
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PSC 144 - (BH, CC) Asian Politics and Government Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
A comparative study of government and the political process in selected Asian countries, the politics of transition to modern nation-states.
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PSC 145 - (BH, CC) Japan: Government and Politics Semester Hours: 3
Once a year
The Japanese political system, focusing upon the evolution of Japan as a modern nation-state since the Meiji Restoration of 1868. Examines the clash between traditional Japanese culture and modernizing pressures from the West. Special attention to the right-wing ideology that has shaped modern Japan and to the opponents of that ideology; the political impact of Japan’s economic development through technological innovation; the dynamics of contemporary Japanese party politics and mass political participation: Japan’s role in global affairs.
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PSC 146 - (BH, CC) China: Government and Politics Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
The rise of communism in 20th-century China, governmental structure and policies, the roles of the Communist Party and ideology in the political process of a modernizing nation still very much influenced by its traditional culture and values.
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PSC 147 - Public Opinion and Political Communications Semester Hours: 3
Spring
The relation between personal traits, group needs and norms, social and economic forces, political persuasion and governmental decisions, studies in electoral and other political behavior, communication and opinion polling.
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PSC 148 - Political Science Scope and Methods Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
An introduction to a variety of empirical research methods used by political scientists. The primary aims of the course are to train students to be more sophisticated consumers of diverse empirical research and to allow students to conduct advanced independent undergraduate work.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
(Formerly Contemporary Political Analysis.)
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PSC 151 A-Z - Special Topics in American Politics Semester Hours: 1-4
Periodically
An advanced course in the analysis of major problems in American Politics.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. The course involves substantial reading, discussion and writing. Includes regular seminar sessions and individual conferences with instructor. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. (Formerly PSC 151: Seminar: American Politics.)
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PSC 152 A-Z - Special Topics in International Politics Semester Hours: 1-4
Periodically
An advanced course in the analysis of major problems in International Politics.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. The course involves substantial reading, discussion and writing. Includes regular seminar sessions and individual conferences with instructor. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. (Formerly PSC 152: Seminar: International Politics.)
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PSC 153 A-Z - Special Topics in Political Theory Semester Hours: 1-4
Periodically
An advanced course in the analysis of major problems in Political Theory.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. The course involves substantial reading, discussion and writing. Includes regular seminar sessions and individual conferences with instructor. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. (Formerly PSC 153: Seminar: Political Theory.)
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PSC 154 A-Z - Special Topics in Comparative Politics Semester Hours: 1-4
Periodically
An advanced course in the analysis of major problems in Comparative Politics.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. The course involves substantial reading, discussion and writing. Includes regular seminar sessions and individual conferences with instructor. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. (Formerly PSC 154: Seminar: Comparative Politics.)
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PSC 161 - Independent Readings in Political Science Semester Hours: 1-3
Fall, Spring
Individualized reading course designed to meet special interests of the student and to fill gaps in the student’s understanding of political science.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Written consent by a member of department to serve as the tutor. Ordinarily open only to juniors and seniors who are capable of independent study.
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PSC 162 - Independent Readings in Political Science Semester Hours: 1-3
Fall, Spring
Individualized reading course designed to meet special interests of the student and to fill gaps in the student’s understanding of political science.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Written consent by a member of department to serve as the tutor. Ordinarily open only to juniors and seniors who are capable of independent study.
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PSC 192 - Field Study at the United Nations Semester Hours: 3
January
This course takes advantage of Hofstra’s proximity to the United Nations and its related organizations in New York City. About half of the time available in this course will be devoted to learning about the institution and work of the UN itself. The other half will consist of briefings from the various embassies representing their nations at the UN. Students will have the opportunity to interact directly with diplomats and high level staff who do the actual work of global politics. With the exception of the first, organizational, meeting, which will be held on campus, all other sessions will be held in Manhattan.
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PSC 193 - Political Corruption Semester Hours: 2
Periodically
A study of the characteristics of political corruption in a variety of contexts; analysis of standards, behavioral norms; administrative, legislative and electoral corruption; modernization and corruption. The approach will be comparative but the central focus is American politics.
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PSC 195 - Introduction to Administration Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Identify patterns and principles of administration common to the fields of business, education, health and medicine, and public administration. The functional categories of decision making (planning), organizing, allocating resources, directing, controlling, communications and leadership are treated.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Credit given for this course or EADM 200, not both.
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Portuguese (PORT) |
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PORT 001 - Elementary Portuguese Semester Hours: 3
Fall
Fundamentals of structure. Oral drills.
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PORT 002 - Elementary Portuguese Semester Hours: 3
Spring
Continuation of PORT 001 . Selected readings.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PORT 001 or equivalent.
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PORT 003 - Intermediate Portuguese Semester Hours: 3
Fall
Reinforcement of the structure of Brazilian-Portuguese through discussions and compositions based on selected readings on Luso-Brazilian culture and civilization.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PORT 002 .
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PORT 004 - Intermediate Portuguese Semester Hours: 3
Spring
Readings in contemporary Luso-Brazilian literature.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PORT 003 .
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PORT 005 - Advanced Reading Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Development of reading proficiency and introduction to critical approaches to interpretation.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PORT 004 or permission of instructor.
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PORT 101 - Advanced Portuguese Language Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
PORT 101-106 is an integrated sequence of courses, rather than six individual courses. This sequence gradually develops the student’s proficiency in the spoken language, in writing (including grammar) and in reading. Text material ranges from short stories to longer narratives and poetry and includes culture and civilization topics. Students’ individual needs and interests will help determine the exact nature of each course. A detailed personal record of reading progress is maintained to assure the systematic development of each student’s facility in literary criticism. Courses may be taken in any order.
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PORT 102 - Advanced Portuguese Language Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
PORT 101-106 is an integrated sequence of courses, rather than six individual courses. This sequence gradually develops the student’s proficiency in the spoken language, in writing (including grammar) and in reading. Text material ranges from short stories to longer narratives and poetry and includes culture and civilization topics. Students’ individual needs and interests will help determine the exact nature of each course. A detailed personal record of reading progress is maintained to assure the systematic development of each student’s facility in literary criticism. Courses may be taken in any order.
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PORT 103 - Advanced Portuguese Language Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
PORT 101-106 is an integrated sequence of courses, rather than six individual courses. This sequence gradually develops the student’s proficiency in the spoken language, in writing (including grammar) and in reading. Text material ranges from short stories to longer narratives and poetry and includes culture and civilization topics. Students’ individual needs and interests will help determine the exact nature of each course. A detailed personal record of reading progress is maintained to assure the systematic development of each student’s facility in literary criticism. Courses may be taken in any order.
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PORT 104 - Advanced Portuguese Language Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
PORT 101-106 is an integrated sequence of courses, rather than six individual courses. This sequence gradually develops the student’s proficiency in the spoken language, in writing (including grammar) and in reading. Text material ranges from short stories to longer narratives and poetry and includes culture and civilization topics. Students’ individual needs and interests will help determine the exact nature of each course. A detailed personal record of reading progress is maintained to assure the systematic development of each student’s facility in literary criticism. Courses may be taken in any order.
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PORT 105 - Advanced Portuguese Language Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
PORT 101-106 is an integrated sequence of courses, rather than six individual courses. This sequence gradually develops the student’s proficiency in the spoken language, in writing (including grammar) and in reading. Text material ranges from short stories to longer narratives and poetry and includes culture and civilization topics. Students’ individual needs and interests will help determine the exact nature of each course. A detailed personal record of reading progress is maintained to assure the systematic development of each student’s facility in literary criticism. Courses may be taken in any order.
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PORT 106 - Advanced Portuguese Language Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
PORT 101-106 is an integrated sequence of courses, rather than six individual courses. This sequence gradually develops the student’s proficiency in the spoken language, in writing (including grammar) and in reading. Text material ranges from short stories to longer narratives and poetry and includes culture and civilization topics. Students’ individual needs and interests will help determine the exact nature of each course. A detailed personal record of reading progress is maintained to assure the systematic development of each student’s facility in literary criticism. Courses may be taken in any order.
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Premedical Studies (PRMD) |
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PRMD 001 - Verbal and Writing Skills Seminar for Premedical Studies Semester Hours: 1-3
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course focuses on the development of key reading, writing, and analysis skills necessary for success on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
WSC 001 and 002 or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for up to 3 s.h. No liberal arts credit. Pass/Fail grade only.
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PRMD 020 - Emergency Medicine Clinical Information Management Semester Hours: 2
Fall, Spring
Students will learn the fundamentals of clinical practice in emergency medicine: 1) medical terminology; 2) the elements that constitute a patient history and the performance of a physical examination; 3) how to document and manage clinical information; and 4) how to enter physicians’ orders into the medical information management system.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
BIO 011 , 012 ; CHEM 003A , 003B , , , 135 , and 137 , science GPA of 3.0 or higher, recommendation of instructor or adviser. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. No liberal arts credit. Classes will be taught at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park.
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PRMD 021 - Emergency Medicine Clinical Information Management Internship Semester Hours: 2
Fall, Spring
Students who have mastered the fundamentals of clinical information management and of the operation of an emergency medicine department will have the opportunity to work with emergency medicine attending physicians as clinical information managers.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PRMD 020 and recommendation of PRMD 020 instructor. No liberal arts credit. Pass/Fail grade only. Students will spend 6 hours per week working in the emergency medicine department at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park.
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PRMD 021A - Clinical Research Internship Semester Hours: 2-4
Periodically
Students will learn, in the lecture portion, basic methodology in clinical research, including basic data collection, statistical analysis and research design as well as regulations and ethics unique to the clinical setting. Students will also participate in clinical research projects and will spend a variable number of hours (3-9) in clinical shifts. Students will gain experience as a research assistant by working regular shifts in the emergency department at either North Shore University Hospital or Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Undergraduate junior status or post-baccalaureate program, minimum of 20 semester hours of natural science requirements completed, 3.0 overall and science GPA and permission of pre-medical advisor. The lecture portion of the course meets one hour per week. Students taking the course for two credits will add three hours of clinical work per week; students taking the course for three credits will add six hours of clinical work; students taking the course for four credits will add nine hours of clinical work. No liberal arts credit. Pass/Fail grade only; students must earn a passing grade in both the lecture and the clinical portions of the course.
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Psychology (PSY) |
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PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology Semester Hours: 3-4
Fall, Spring, Summer
The central goal of this course is to provide a general introduction to the field of psychology. Students will learn how to reason about human behavior, how to think critically about science, and how to apply psychological theory\ and findings to everyday problems and issues. Topics covered will include psychological methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning, memory, personality, psychopathology, and social behavior.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Prerequisite for all other psychology courses, except PSY 007 , 025 and 027 .
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PSY 001A - (BH) General Psychology Semester Hours: 3
This course number is used exclusively to identify an introductory course in psychology for transfer credit.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Credit given for this course or PSY 001 , not both.
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PSY 003 - Current Psychological Issues Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Detailed exploration of several psychological topics of important social relevance (e.g., recent topics have included mental health, alcoholism, drug addictions, interpersonal abuse, sexuality). Topics vary depending on their social significance. Guest speakers representing the fields of psychology, psychiatry and social work are featured. Students are required to submit independent research papers on each topic.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A . Recommended for second-semester first-year students and sophomores.
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PSY 007 - (BH) Fundamental Perspectives in Psychology Semester Hours: 3-4
Fall, Spring
Detailed examination of selected major areas of research in psychology.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Although distribution credit is awarded for this course, no credit is given toward a major or minor in psychology .
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PSY 011 - Behavior Modification Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
Techniques of behavior modification through the application of basic principles of learning and behavior, namely reinforcement and punishment. Other techniques will be discussed, including token economies, self-management, behavioral contracts, systematic desensitization, and cognitive behavior modification.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A .
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PSY 012 - Psychology and the Law Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
An examination of the ways psychological principles are applied to the criminal justice field, family law and civil litigation. Topics include victim research, jury selection and courtroom procedures, psychological assessment of the offender, child custody procedures and divorce suits.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A .
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PSY 012F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3
Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Consult the class schedule for proper category listing. Students may take only one 12F or 12S seminar.
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PSY 012S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 1-3
Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 12F or 12S seminar.
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PSY 014S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4
Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format
with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to
first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. This course is
offered for distribution credit; consult the Semester Planning Guide for proper category listing. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and
only one 14S or 12S seminar.
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PSY 025 - (BH) Psychology of Prejudice Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
An introduction to prejudice that considers both the cognitive and social processes underlying prejudice and the nature of the minority experience. Specific topics include stereotyping, racism, sexism, social stigma, and prejudice reduction.
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PSY 026 - Psychology of Gender Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Exploration of current research into the perceptual, motivational, physiological, intellectual and interpersonal aspects of the behavior of women. Emphasis will be placed on sex-role development and the impact on the feminine personality of prevailing attitudes about women.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A . (Formerly Psychology of Women.)
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PSY 027 - (BH) Positive Psychology Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
This course explores theoretical conceptions of positive psychology, scientific research in this domain, and the experiences and practices that enhance well-being. Positive psychology is the study of how human beings prosper in the face of adversity. Its goal is to identify and enhance the human strengths and virtues that lead to living the “good life.”
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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PSY 033 - Industrial Psychology Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
Study of psychological principles and methods, and their application to personnel testing, interviewing, selection, training and development, and performance appraisal.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A .
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PSY 034 - Organizational Psychology Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
Study of psychological principles and methods, and their application to work motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, communication, job design, and organizational development.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A .
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PSY 035 - Psychology of Personality Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring, Summer
Personality organization, factors influencing development, methods of appraisal and personality theories.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A .
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PSY 037 - Industrial Behavior Modification Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
An introduction to behavioral principles in organizations. Theoretical issues in organizational psychology and the quality of working life is examined from the perspective of laboratory based research of human behavior. The application of operant techniques to traditional industrial problems such as productivity, sales, attendance and safety. Management based on applied behavior analysis is contrasted with traditional motivational theories.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A .
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PSY 040 - Statistics Semester Hours: 4
Fall, Spring, Summer
Topics include the role of statistics in the scientific method, descriptive statistics, z scores and the standard normal distribution, sampling distributions and statistical inference, hypothesis testing, the t distribution, simple and factorial analysis of variance, correlation and regression, and nonparametric statistics. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A and one of the following courses: MATH 008 , 040 , 045 , 050 , 061 , 061A , 071 , 072 , or BAN 001 . Credit given for this course, BIO 100 , or SOC 180 .
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PSY 054 - Adolescent Psychology Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
Development of behavior from adolescence through maturity.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A .
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PSY 057 - Clinical, Counseling and Community Psychology Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Theories, principles and practices for assessing personality and helping people in various settings to realize their potentials.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A .
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PSY 058 - Theory and Principles of Psychotherapy Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Survey and classification of individual and group psychotherapies commonly used today. Comparative analysis of the principles and practices of the psychoanalytic, experiential and behavior schools of therapy as well as review of the different philosophical and psychological tenets which are basic to each of these systems.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A .
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PSY 060 - Psychology of Physical Disability Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Psychological factors in disability and adjustment to disability.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A .
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PSY 061 - (BH) Comparative Psychology Semester Hours: 3
Once a year
Exploration of the ways in which comparisons among species have revealed general principles of behavior, including the roles of individual experience, evolutionary history, and physiological mechanisms. Specific topics include mating systems, parental care, aggression, cooperation, communication, and sensory systems.
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PSY 063 - Psychology of Aging Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
The current status of psychological knowledge about adulthood and aging. A broad topical coverage of the chronology of adult experience using a problem-centered, interdisciplinary approach to understanding adulthood, maturity and old age.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A . (Formerly Adult Psychology.)
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PSY 065 - Psychological Aspects of Psychotropic Medication Semester Hours: 1
Periodically
Current trends in psychotropic medication used to control atypical behavioral and emotional states. Emphasis will be on the positive and negative effects on normal and abnormal states.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A .
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PSY 070 - Evolutionary Psychology Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
A critical examination of theory and research in evolutionary psychology, an approach that draws upon the insights of evolutionary biology, cognitive psychology, and the neurosciences to explain the mechanisms of human thought and behavior as evolutionary adaptations to the challenges faced by our ancestors. The course will cover the application of this approach to such topics as sex roles, morality, food preferences, cooperation and war.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A .
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PSY 078 - Psychological Testing Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Review of basic measurement concepts. Examination of tests of intelligence, personality, attitude and special abilities. Ethical issues in psychological testing.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A .
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PSY 085 - Psychological Aspects of Human Sexual Behavior Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Focus on behavioral, emotional and cognitive components of human sexual behavior. Normal and deviant syndromes are considered.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A .
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PSY 087 - Sport Psychology Semester Hours: 3
This course is designed to educate students on the relationship between the mind and body in sport. Students will learn how the mind influences sport performance and how sport performance influences the mind by acquiring an understanding of contemporary principles and theories developed in sport and psychology and then applying that to real sport situations in both recreational and competitive settings.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001
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PSY 089 - Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
Review and analysis of the current trend toward the integration of behavioral methodologies with diagnosed medical problems. Topics include the origins, theory and treatment regarding alcohol and chemical dependency, smoking, obesity, and stress-related disorders, as well as headache and other pain disorders.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 .
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PSY 095 - Research Experience in Psychology Semester Hours: 1-3
Periodically
This work-study program provides students with an opportunity to apply academic and theoretical knowledge to the practice of conducting research. Work at an approved on-campus laboratory with mentorship from a faculty member is combined with reading and writing assignments, including an in-depth term paper that situates the research experience within the broader framework of psychological theory and scholarship.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Successful completion of at least 18 s.h. of psychology with a psychology GPA of 3.0 or above. Permission of the Psychology Department research and internship coordinator. A minimum of 38 hours of work for each semester hour of credit: 28 hours of research work and 10 hours of academic work. May be repeated for credit up to a total of 3 s.h. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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PSY 099 - Internship in Psychology Semester Hours: 1-3
Periodically
This work-study program aims at providing students with an opportunity to apply academic and theoretical knowledge to practical situations. Work in an approved government or non-government agency or research institution is combined with reading and writing assignments, including an in-depth term paper that situates the internship experience within the broader framework of psychological theory and scholarship.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Successful completion of at least 18 s.h. of psychology with a psychology GPA of 3.3 or above. Permission of Psychology Department internship coordinator. A minimum of 38 hours of work for each semester hour of credit: 28 hours of on-site work and 10 hours of academic work. Also required, but not counted as part of the 10 hours of academic work, are a minimum of three meetings with a faculty adviser – one at the beginning, another at mid-term, and the final at the end of the work experience. Grades will be based on both on-site evaluation and academic work. An on-site evaluation of “poor” will result in a grade no higher than a C. May be repeated for up to a total of 3 s.h. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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PSY 100 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Research Semester Hours: 3-4
Fall, Spring
The research for and the writing of a substantial essay in the field of psychology such as a major literature review or an original experiment.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A . Open only to senior psychology majors who are eligible for and desire to graduate with departmental honors. Interested students must secure the written permission of a full-time faculty member who will supervise the project. An oral defense will be conducted at the conclusion of the project.
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PSY 101 A-Z - Major Concepts in Psychology Semester Hours: 1
Periodically
An in-depth exploration of a significant historical, theoretical, empirical or methodological concept in the field.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.
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PSY 102 - Major Figures in Psychology Semester Hours: 1
Periodically
An in-depth exploration of the contributions of one major theorist, researcher or practitioner in the field. The goal of the course is to gain understanding of the impact of this psychologist’s life and work on the progress of psychological inquiry and perspective.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A . Subjects vary, topics to be announced.
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PSY 110 - Principles of Learning and Behavior Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
Basic concepts and principles of associative learning, with an emphasis on associative learning phenomena and mechanisms (i.e., classical and instrumental conditioning) in nonhuman animals.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
PSY 001 or 001A .
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