All undergraduate courses offered by the university are listed. Not all of the courses listed are offered within a single academic year. A listing of the courses offered during a given semester is available online before preregistration each semester.
Trial Courses
Academic departments may offer special trial courses on a one-time basis without adding them to their regular departmental offerings. A second trial offering, if additional data are necessary, must be within two calendar years of the first, unless the course is submitted for formal approval to the appropriate curriculum committees. Numbers designating these special courses are 292 and 492. Descriptive information on trial courses does not appear in the catalogue but is on file in the Office of the Registrar.
Sequenced Courses
A hyphen connecting courses (e.g., 201-202) indicates that the first course in the sequence must be satisfactorily completed prior to registration in the second course of the sequence. When course numbers are separated by a comma (e.g., 201, 202), the first course is not necessarily prerequisite to those following.
Online Courses
The university currently offers a variety of online courses, and two degree programs, the RN to B.S. option in nursing and Bachelor of Science in clinical research (CLR), are delivered totally online. Such courses are so designated in the Class Schedule and are open to both on- and off-campus students. Students interested in these programs should consult the online courses Web site http://www.uncw.edu/online.
Credits and Class Meetings
Unless specifically indicated at the end of the course description, the number of hours a class meets each week is the same as the credit hour value of the course. The semester hours credit for each course is indicated in parentheses immediately below the title of the course. For example, if three hours of credit may be earned, the credit is indicated as follows: (3). In variable credit courses, the minimum and maximum hours are shown as follows: (1-3).
Course Prefixes
The prefixes used to designate courses are abbreviations of the names of departments or fields of study within departments, as shown below:
Political Science
PLS 403 - Public Opinion
Origin, content, and policy impact of public opinion in democratic nations. Emphasis on the contemporary American experience and the genesis of mass movements.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Sophomore, junior or senior standing or consent of instructor. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Building Competencies/Information Literacy, Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Internal mechanics of political campaigns, major areas of campaign management and strategy, campaign organization, voter contact, campaign research, finance and fund-raising, and communications. Special attention is given to recent and current presidential, congressional, and gubernatorial election campaigns.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PLS 205 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. University Studies: Building Competencies/Information Literacy, Explorations Beyond the Classroom/Certified Internship Program Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Recent developments throughout the American South and their impact on national politics. Topics include southern political culture, the decline of the one-party system, and the changing roles of blacks and organized labor. Emphasis is placed upon independent research projects involving student analysis of census, election return, and public opinion survey data.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PLS 101 and PLS 201 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or the consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Examination of the leading scholarship in political psychology to investigate critical issues in American politics. After introducing political psychology’s history, methods and major themes, course addresses the psychological aspects of campaign politics, public opinion, intergroup relations and leadership.
Credit Hours: 3
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
American political thought from the colonial period to the present.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PLS 212 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
PLS 421 - Causes and Dynamics of Ethnic and Nationalist Conflict
This course introduces students to some of the most intractable and violent conflicts around the world in order to understand various theoretical approaches that explain the onset and dynamics of ethno-nationalist conflicts.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Roles and interrelationships of Congress, the media, public opinion, the president, the secretaries and departments of state and defense, and the intelligence community are examined. Emphasis is placed on the content and the dynamic aspects of the process of policy formulation and implementation.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PLS 220 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Formulation of security policy, including the roles of the executive and legislative branches and of non-governmental factors; evolution of changing assumptions, strategies, and goals; the nature of U.S. security requirements, U.S. military commitments abroad, and the cost of strategies based on weapons superiority, arms control, and disarmament.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PLS 220 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Investigates war and conflict at the international level and the different ways in which governments individually or collectively work to address the problem.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PLS 220 University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Students are provided with an overview of the current International system and introduced to the theories actors, their interactions, and the norms of the international system. The impact of the law and norms of international relations or international conflict are analyzed and debated.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PLS 220 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Crosslisting:CMR 525 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Nature, development and basic concepts of international law. Examination of the scope, sources and sanctions of international law; its relation to municipal law; the rights and duties of states and individuals; methods of settling international disputes. Characteristic cases used as illustrations.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PLS 220 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Survey of the evolution, objectives and methods of various types of regional and universal organizations and their role in contemporary international relations. Special emphasis will be placed on the principal functions and agencies of the United Nations and the European economic community.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PLS 220 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Investigates the phenomenon of terrorism at the international and global level with particular empasis on why terrorism occurs, and on domestic level and international cooperative counterterrorism.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PLS 220 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Political-economic structures at the international level (trade, finance, and currency) and the impact of the government, business, and human networks that emerge as a result of political-economic interactions between countries.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PLS 220 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Examines the importance of size, the influence of global forces, and the difficulties of unification and coordination in the Caribbean political context.
Credit Hours: 3
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
An engaged learning experience where students learn about nonprofit organizations, acquire useful employment skills and apply them in projects designed by nonprofit organizations in conjunction with the instructor. Students will complete projects developed and needed by nonprofit organizations in the community; and students will meet and interact with members of the UNCW and nonprofit community.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Crosslisting: PLS 534 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Practicum for a lecture series focused on international affairs. Students will familiarize themselves with international issues through readings and class seminars; then recruit named scholars in the appropriate field; organize logistics for their travel and accommodations in Wilmington, NC; advertise for the lecture series; and create and maintain website. Students take PLS 441 in the following semester.
Credit Hours: 3
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Practicum course in leading student tutorials and break-out sessions in selected topics in international affairs. Students will research the various topics, give class seminars, and recruit named scholars and speakers in each of the topics under discussion.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite Courses:PLS 440 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Examines the field of international development including economic development and governance assistance activities with attention to classic theories as well as current debates and innovative approaches.
Credit Hours: 3
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Integrative course focusing on scholarly literature on democracy, authoritarianism, and democratization, with an emphasis on real world examples of regime types and transitions.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PLS 230 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing, overall GPA of at least 2.00, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
Upper division special topics in political science taken abroad or partially abroad. Course taught by UNCW faculty or as transfer credit from a foreign institution. Course may be repeated under different subtitles.
Credit Hours: 1 To 12
University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
Consideration of special topics in political science. May be repeated for additional credit.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Six hours of political science and consent of department chairperson. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
Experiential learning with selected public or private agencies or with an individual which allows the student to utilize academic training while learning from a practical field experience. (Formal research project is a major part of the internship.)
Credit Hours: 3 To 6
Prerequisite Courses:PLS 101 and PLS 201 and (PLS 300 or PLS 304 or PLS 308) Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses, junior or senior standing, overall 3.00 GPA or consent of instructor. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 20
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing and eligibility for honors program. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6
Emphasis on the achievement of an active command of the language. Aural-oral practice; intensive study of the basic patterns of spoken Portuguese; reading, writing, and basic conversation. For students with one unit or less of high school Portuguese.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Foundations/Foreign Language Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Emphasis on the achievement of an active command of the language. Aural-oral practice; intensive study of the basic patterns of spoken Portuguese; reading, writing, and basic conversation.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PRT 101 University Studies: Foundations/Foreign Language Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
PRT 211 - Contemporary Issues in the Portuguese World: Translated Topics
Brazilian, Portuguese, Luso-African and/or Asian popular and folk cultures, media and contemporary issues, visual and performing arts. Study of newspapers, magazines, blogs, films, TV, music clips, gallery exhibitions, art criticism, and more. Readings, class requirements and discussions in English.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: Consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated.
Study and investigation of Portuguese/Brazilian Studies under faculty supervision.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: For Portuguese/Brazilian Studies minors only. Overall GPA of at least 2.00, sophomore standing, and consent of instructor and department chair. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Lower-division level of special topics related to issues in the Portuguese-speaking world to be taken abroad from UNCW faculty or as transfer credit. Course may be repeated under different content/titles.
Credit Hours: 1 To 6
University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
Reading practice and techniques through exposures to texts from various sources and according to prompts of diverse Portuguese writing genres. Improvement of text understanding, analysis, production, and further development of vocabulary, writing, and oral communication skills.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PRT 202 or placement by exam. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Practice of conversation of everyday Portuguese to improve understanding, vocabulary, fluency, and communication. Introduces students to topics on the Portuguese World’s societies and cultures.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PRT 202 or equivalent. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Study and investigation of Portuguese/Brazilian Studies under faculty supervision.
Credit Hours: 1 To 6
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: For minors only. Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
Principles of psychology with emphasis on scientific methods used in studying human behavior.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Introduction to the scientific method of inquiry and to the application of psychological knowledge and methods using human behavior as a focus.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 105. University Studies: Building Competencies/Information Literacy Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 2
Examination of bases for scientific and pseudoscientific claims to knowledge. Considers criteria for description and explanation in science; uses these criteria to differentiate between areas that are scientific and those whose claims to be scientific are questionable. Evaluates areas such as parapsychology and astrology. Emphasizes use of critical thinking skills.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Survey of major phenomena, methods, and theories associated with the study of perception and cognition. Topics include sensory systems, perceptual processes, attention, memory, knowledge, decision-making, and problem solving.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 105 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Basic principles of conditioning, learning, and behavior change. Topics will include and introduction to classical and operant conditioning and the applications experimentally discovered principles to psychological interventions, as well as other fields such as education, business, and health.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 105 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Variables and factors underlying human growth and development across the life span. Physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and sexual developments are emphasized.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 105 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
PSY 225 - Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Introduction to the statistical techniques most often used by behavioral scientists for either descriptive purposes or hypothesis testing. Parametric techniques are emphasized, but nonparametric tests are included.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 105 and MAT 111 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or a higher-level MAT course. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 4
Psychological aspects of drug use and abuse. Emphasis on the effects of major psychoactive drugs (including alcohol) on behavior, the psychological determinants of drug use, and treatment of drug abuse.
Credit Hours: 3
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Overview of the theoretical models underlying the structure and organization of individual differences. Emphasis on empirical research evaluation the different theoretical models. Topics include the self-concept, awareness of motivation, perceived control, and the biological mechanisms influencing traits such as extraversion.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 105 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
An introductory survey of the functional anatomy of the nervous system and the roles which various neural systems play in normal and abnormal behavior.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 105 and BIO 105 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or higher or consent of the instructor. University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Consideration of the evolution and adaptive significance of behavior in humans, including such topics as mate selection, parental care, cognition, language, altruism, aggression, warfare, and creativity.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 105 and BIO 105 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Individual human behavior as a function of the influence of other persons. Emphasis on the psychology of person perception, interpersonal communication and relationships, attitude formation and change, and small group behavior.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 105 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Psychological aspects of human sexuality with emphasis on psychosexual development and behavior. Includes discussion of causative factors and treatment of sexual disorders and deviations.
Credit Hours: 3
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Psychological study of the impact of culture on behavior. Topics including cultural effects on perception, cognition, personality, emotions, development, and mental health will be examined. Emphasis on application of cultural frames of reference to living in a global society.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 105 University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
The contribution of psychology to the understanding of diversity in our society. Biopsychosocial aspects of diversity and methods of increasing understanding and inclusiveness will be emphasized. The psychological nature of stereotyping, discrimination, and prejudice will be examined.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 105 University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Investigation of psychological factors relevant to the legal system including: eyewitness identification and false memories, confessions, jury decision making, the insanity defense and mental health law, expert psychological testimony in court, criminal profiling, risk management, treatment of the mentally ill in corrections.
Credit Hours: 3
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Laboratory and computational research under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Freshmen, sophomore, junior or senior standing and consent of instructor and department chair. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 4
PSY 316 - Applied Behavior Analysis for Behavior Technicians
Introduction to the methods and practice of applied behavior analysis as performed by registered behavior tehnicians (RBTs), typically with individuals diagnosed with learning and/or intellectual disabilities receiving services from certified behavior analysts. Topics include measurement, assessment, skill acquisition, behavior reduction, documentation and reporting, professional conduct and ethics, and score of practice.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 217 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Extension of the principles of learning and behavior analysis to socially significant human issues, including the assessment and treatment of behavior problems, skill acquisition, verbal behavior, and ethical considerations. Areas of application include education, developmental and intellectual disabilities, geriatrics, and caregiver training.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 217 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
PSY 318 - Developmental Disabilities and Behavior Analysis
Exploration of etiological, diagnostic, and intervention issues in developmental disabilities, emphasizing the current state of the science regarding empirically-supported concepts. Topics include strategies for understanding developmental problems, assessing specific disabilities, psychological interventions based in behavior analysis, and issues regarding the use of interventions lacking empirical support.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 217 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
PSY 320 - Psychology of Infancy and Early Childhood
An in-depth examination of development from conception through kindergarten age. Both normal and a typical development are considered from a biopsychosocial perspective. Methodological and theoretical issues are emphasized.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 220 or PSY 223 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
The psychological disorders of childhood, including their description, etiology, assessment, and treatment. Emphasis on the theoretical and empirical bases of these disorders, focusing on relevant clinical research methods and treatment findings.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 247 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
A study of the psychological aspects of human aging. Topics include the effects of normal and diseased aging on perceptual and cognitive functioning, personality and social relationships, and physical and emotional health.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 220 or PSY 221 or PSY 223 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of the instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Examination of parallels between naturalistic, non-religious, aspects of Buddhist theory and numerous aspects of modern psychology, including evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, learning theory, and moral psychology.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 105. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Additional Course Fees: None College Restriction University of North Carolina Wilmington
Psychological techniques in job analysis, personnel selection and placement, training, performance appraisal, employee motivation, employee health and satisfaction, organizational productivity and communication, group decision making, and leadership.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 246 or PSY 264 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Integrates psychological and biomedical knowledge relevant to physical health and illness. The interaction of psychological phenomena with the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical disorders.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 246 or PSY 264 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Basic principles of psychological research design and evaluation, including techniques of data collection and analysis, and conduct, interpretation, and reporting of various types of psychological research. Experimental research is emphasized.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 225 University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Building Competencies/Information Literacy Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 4
Psychological theory and research in the areas of motivation and emotion. Basic as well as more complex motive states are examined as they arise from physiological needs and from learning and cognitive processes. Data from animal as well as human studies are considered.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 256 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Personality development within close relationships including recent theoretical and empirical findings on courtship, interpersonal attraction, marriage contract, and the various stages of the family life cycle. Communication, familial functioning and dysfunctioning are emphasized.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 264 or PSY 246 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Interactions between the physical environment and the behavior of the individual. Emphasis on perception of the environment, the behavioral effects of noxious factors in the environment, the psychology of environmental design, and the formation and change of attitudes about the environment.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 105 and (PSY 246 or PSY 264 or EVS 195) Crosslisting:EVS 370 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Fifteen semester hours credit in psychology. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Building Competencies/Information Literacy Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Advanced study of human cognition with an emphasis on theories and experimental methods. Laboratory work focuses on in-depth exploration of classic cognitive phenomenon, as well as experience in designing, conducting, and interpreting cognitive research.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 211 and PSY 355 University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Building Competencies/Information Literacy, Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 4
Advanced study of sensory and perceptual processes, techniques for measuring sensations and perceptions, and theories of perception. Direct exploration of the topic through experimentation as well as reading of primary sources. Demonstrations introduce students to interesting perceptual phenomena.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 211 and PSY 355 University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Building Competencies/Information Literacy, Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 4
A course in human development. An exploration of the major normative and nonnormative changes that take place during adulthood. Operating from a lifespan perspective, includes examination of how adults initiate, understand, cope with and resolve life transitions (e.g. parenting, loss, illness, career change, relationships, change.)
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 220 or PSY 221 or PSY 223 or PSY 320 or PSY 324 University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Crosslisting:PSY 516 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Advanced study of the empirical and conceptual principles of learning and behavior analysis, and of the applications of these principles. Students will help design and implement laboratory experiments, will collect and analyze data, and will communicate findings via oral presentations and laboratory reports.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 217 and PSY 355 University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Building Competencies/Information Literacy, Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 4
Supervision of student practice in applied behavior analysis in a variety of clinical programs. Students participate in supervised experiences related to behavioral assessment and interventions for children diagnosed with learning and/or intellectual disabilities who display problematic behavior and/or experience deficits in feeding, social, or communication skills. Emphasis on practice of skills and regular consulation with the supervisor.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 217, and PSY 317 or PSY 316 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Permission of instructor. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6
Advanced study of human development, including developmental research methods and a consideration of topics in the general areas of physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development. The specific developmental period examined (e.g., childhood, adolescence, adulthood) will vary by semester.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite Courses: (PSY 220 or PSY 221 or PSY 223) and PSY 355 University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Building Competencies/Information Literacy, Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 4
Introduction to theories and research related to the practice of psychological test construction, including a survey of intelligence, achievement and personality tests, and laboratory experience demonstrating development and applications of these tests.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 246 or PSY 264 or PSY 247 or PSY 355 University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Building Competencies/Information Literacy, Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 4
Theory, method and research in the study of substance abuse. Advanced consideration of the causes, consequences and treatments of the major addictive disorders.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 245 and PSY 355 Crosslisting:PSY 545 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
In depth examination of the scientific study of human strengths and virtues. Processes associated with well being among individuals, systems, and institutions are examined. Distinctions between models of well being are drawn and principles that promote and sustain happiness, fulfillment and optimal functioning are explored.
Credit Hours: 3
Corequisite Courses:PSY 355 Prerequisite Courses:PSY 247 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Psychological aspects of death and dying. Conceptualizations of and behavior toward one’s own demise. Emphasis on the behavioral context surrounding terminal illness, suicide, and homicide. Psychological aspects of gerontology also considered.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 220 or PSY 221 or PSY 223 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
PSY 450 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Advanced discussion of the major historical and contemporary theories and empirically supported approaches to psychotherapy. Ethical and legal issues in psychotherapy are also emphasized.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 247 and (PSY 246 or PSY 264) Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Supervision of student practice in application of counseling skills and techniques in a variety of in-service situations. Students participate in supervised counseling experiences in local social service agencies. Emphasis on practice of skills and regular consultation with the supervisor.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 246 and PSY 247 and PSY 450 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses and consent of instructor. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6 Repeat Limit: 1
Experience in the design, conduct, and evaluation of psychological research. Advanced design and analysis techniques. Each student designs and conducts a research project and a laboratory exercise for PSY 355. Offered on demand.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 355 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course and consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Advanced anatomy of the nervous system and the roles that various neural structures play in the control of behavior.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 256 and (BIO 105 or BIO 201) Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Animal behavior including the traditional areas of ethology and comparative psychology. Primary emphasis is upon the similarities and differences in the behaviors of animals occupying various phylogenetic positions.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 256 or BIO 105 or BIO 202 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Advanced study of the nervous system and the roles of the various neural structures in the control of behavior. Laboratory work will focus on a variety of histological, imaging, and analyses techniques. Students will help design and implement laboratory experiments, will collect and analyze data, and will communicate findings via oral presentations and laboratory reports. Three laboratory hours each week.
Credit Hours: 1
Corequisite Courses:PSY 456 Prerequisite Courses:PSY 355 University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Information Literacy, Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 1
PSY 464 - Advanced Social and Personality Psychology
Advanced study of the major concepts of social and personality psychology theory and research. Emphasis on the interaction of personality and situation in determining behavior and a social cognitive perspective in explaining social information processing.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite Courses: (PSY 246 or PSY 264) and PSY 355 University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Building Competencies/Information Literacy, Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 4
Contributions of psychology to the understanding of an individual’s behavior as influenced by the community environment. Emphasis on problems associated with community mental health.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 246 or PSY 264 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing, overall GPA of at least 2.00, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
Discussion of selected topics in psychology. May be repeated for additional credit.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 105 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course and consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Senior standing and eligibility for honors program. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6
Please enter a description. General introduction to public health and how it interfaces with science and politics. Addresses the connectivity of public health and healthcare. The 3 P’s of public health: prevent, protect and promote, and the roles of personal and social determinants of health are covered utilizing current public health events and initiatives. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.
Credit Hours: 3
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
PBH 234 - Introduction to Health Promotion and Education
Introduction to the field of Health Education/Promotion. History and philosophy of health education and the theoretical foundations are covered. The roles and responsibilities and typical settings in which Certified Health Education Specialists are employed are covered as well as the ethical principles that guide the profession.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Open to PBH majors only. Crosslisting:HEA 234 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
An overview of the public health profession with emphasis on the foundations of public health such as definitions, history, philosophy, ethics, evidence-based principles, and determinants of health.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Open to PBH majors only. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
This course will examine public health practice and the role of B.S.- prepared public health professionals within the public health workforce. Students will examine the use of needs and community asset assessments in planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs. Grant writing skills will be introduced and case studies will be utilized to connect classroom instruction to real world examples of public health.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Open to PBH majors only. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
This course will introduce students to fundamental concepts in biostatistics and will guide students through real-world applications of biostatistics to public health problems. Topics covered will include descriptive statistics (i.e., measures of central tendency and variability), measures of extent of disease (i.e., prevalence, incidence, relative risk, risk difference, and odds ratio), probability, (e.g., measures of sensitivity and specificity), confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, sample size determination, and multivariable methods.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:MAT 111 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or satisfactory performance on the UNCW mathematics placement test for MAT 111, or an ACT math score of 22 or higher, and PBH major or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
PBH 300 - Program Planning & Evaluation Methods for Health Promotion
Comprehensive health promotion program planning and evaluation that emphasizes assessment, community engagement, and intervention selection. Specifically, the course will examine health promotion program planning and evaluation models, needs and assets assessments, measurement, instrument development, reliability/validity assessments, measurement error, and process, impact, and outcome evaluation.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PBH 234. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Open to Public Health majors with a Community Health Education or Global Health concentration. Must receive a minimum grade of “C” in order for the course to count towards the degree. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated.
Comprehensive program planning will be examined. Students will follow general information and design specific operational details related to rationale for the program, promoting the program to decision makers, components of the program, and program evaluation. The final program plan will be field-ready for implementation.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PBH 234 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Open to PBH majors only. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive Crosslisting:HEA 305 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
PBH 310 - Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
An overview of social and behavioral concepts related to public health with specific emphasis on behavioral theory and evidence-based practice. Examines the integration of health behavior, health theories and health promotion.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Open to PBH majors only. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3