Category: Social Science

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,,

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

In this course, students explore theoretical,approaches to art therapy historically and the,role of the art therapist in assisting others to,reach their highest potentials. Visual and,diagnostic components, levels of expression and,influences of imagery,are addressed through case studies and art,therapy.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

This course is an introduction to an intersecting,range of theories, issues, and topics within the,field of gender and sexuality studies. The class,will explore the historical context of feminist,responses to patriarchal structures and a number,of sexual identities beyond the historical,male/female division, including lesbian, gay,,queer, transgender, inter-, and asexuality. These,frameworks of understanding will be used to deeply,consider a wide range of issues in terms of,relationships, social practice, political,policies, and art and culture.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

This anthropology class explores the issue of,resource distribution, acquisition and use across,the world from historical to contemporary,perspectives. Specifically, the class looks at,all the variables that impact, create and/or,shape inequality in the world. ,There will be an overview of the field of,anthropology and the concept of “the economy.” To,better understand how people have created wealth,and power over time various theoretical and,empirical works will be utilized. Capitalism,,colonialism, slavery, genocide, decolonization,,environmentalism, and creative entrepreneurship,will be studied, including how people make a,living. The tension between different,perspectives on the economy and what/who,influences/shapes/controls it will be explored. ,Finally, how people reduce, reuse, and recycle,materials in their personal and professional lives,will be studied.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

How do we see and what are we seeing? What are,the mechanics of the eye, the activities of the,brain, the roles of illusion, and the function of,images in the mind and in communication? This,course uses the neurobiological model of the,brain to explore discoveries in perception and to,explore the complexities of visual imagery.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

In this course, students explore the psychology of,the creative process, the psychology of the,creative artist, and the interaction between the,two.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

In this course, students explore what,psychologists have learned about issues including,stress, anxiety, self-esteem, problem-solving, and,decision-making. Emphasis is placed on an,accurate perception of reality and a positive,self-concept.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

In this course, students explore the nature of,abnormal psychology and human behavior. Students,examine the major psychological disorders, their,symptomatic criteria and treatment.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

This course covers physical, intellectual,,emotional and social patterns of human,development throughout the lifespan. It includes,the study of the full breadth of human experience,from infancy to old age and the major,psychological theories for describing,,explaining,,and predicting developmental changes.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

In this course, students are exposed to theories,,philosophies, aesthetics, techniques, historical,issues and contemporary conditions influencing,film, video and digital motion message making.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102