Category: Social Science

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

This course includes a survey of varied,populations and art therapy applications. Defined,art therapy processes are experienced to expand,self-awareness on an individual and group basis.,Each student develops and implements an art,therapy intervention with the class. This course,develops the student’s ability to incorporate new,ideas into their chosen art field, as well as an,understanding of individual group roles.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

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

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a space for,diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit,toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours.,The student must submit to the chairperson of the,department in which they wish to study, an,Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less),of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason,for choosing to study independently. Once the,department chairperson provides approval and the,instructor for the Independent Study is,determined, the faculty member must write an,Independent Study Syllabus with education goals,,learning outcomes, meeting dates, course,expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art,Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).

This course introduces basic issues in the study,of human groups such as socialization and the,family, social mobility and stratification, the,effects,of technology and revolution, and the functioning,of political systems.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

This course introduces students to basic,principles and theories of human growth,,motivation, action, cognition, personality, and,social interaction.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102