This course will teach students the importance of visual elements in communication, and how to effectively incorporate visual elements into messages for various media platforms. Students will also be introduced to communication fields’ standards related to the design of visual messages and the various software programs that are used.

This course considers the basic sociological theories and research findings concerning crime. The punishment and corrections process, organized crime, corporate crime, the police, the courts and the impact of crime on the victim are examined.

This course provides a systematic review of foundational and advanced sociological concepts, especially those in relation to classical and contemporary sociological theories and their reflection of individuals, social groups, social problems and social movements in society. Students will gain knowledge of the development of social theories through research and the integration of varied theoretical perspectives on society; as well as be able to critically synthesize these social theories within the varied contexts of the field of public sociology.

When Dissertation extends beyond 5 credit hours, students must register in Dissertation Extension until the Dissertation is complete. Students are registered for RES 8993 after successfully passing the Preliminary Oral Defense, at which point the Dissertation Support Fee is no longer charged. Equivalent to RES 8991.

When Dissertation extends beyond 5 credit hours, students must register
in Dissertation Extension until the Dissertation is complete. Equivalent
to RES 8993.

Students writing a dissertation must complete a total of 5 credits by registering for five terms of dissertation credit, one credit per term. Dissertations are written per the policies, practices, and procedures in the Dissertation Handbook. Students are registered for RES 8992 after successfully passing the Preliminary Oral Defense, at which point the Dissertation Support Fee is no longer charged. Clinical program students register for dissertation after they complete PSY 7620, Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology. Equivalent to RES 8990.

This course assists students in developing personal business plans. The curriculum addresses the financial, legal and ethical issues encountered in sports and performance psychology. The course gives the student persuasive arguments to use with clients to prevent their use of licit and illicit drugs and performance enhancing substances, as well as advising clients who have already used illicit substances and how to handle accusations against them for substance use or abuse. Potential career opportunities are identified and compared. The student will prepare a personal resume, market analysis and comprehensive business plan.

This course is the pinnacle of performance enhancement teachings. The emphasis in this course is the development of advanced awareness skills in the attainment of self-mastery. The student learns how to guide individual goal achievement in congruence with current skills. The ultimate goal for the student is to recognize and cultivate individual and group experiences that are characterized by such terms as optimal performance, actualization, effortless awareness, flow, and peak experience.

This course examines crucial rehabilitation topics in sports and performance. The curriculum provides methods of psychological evaluation and treatment for injuries, addictions, eating disorders, and burnout. Students will investigate the dynamics of aggression in sports and performance settings. Retirement issues and exercise adherence strategies are explored. Inclusive in the course is a special debate section challenging students to confront current ethical issues in the field.