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PSC 4240 American Public Policy
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSC 1210 .
An examination of the American policy process and environment, with additional emphasis on the broader theoretical issues that arise in the unique American political setting.
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PSC 4290 Nature and Function of Law
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSC 3280 or PSC 3290 , or instructors permission.
This seminar investigates the purpose of legal systems in order to understand why they look the way they do and how they work, with particular focus on the common law system in the U.S.
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PSC 4320 International Law
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSC 2300 or instructor’s consent.
A survey of public international law, this course focuses the nature of international law, its origin and capabilities, and the actors involved. It then pursues these larger issues through specific topics in international law, such as laws of war, sea, or environment.
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PSC 4490 Comparative Legal Systems
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSC 3280 or PSC 3290 , or instructors permission.
This seminar applies the tools of political and legal theory to understand other legal systems and their judicial decisions. This understanding should in turn increase our knowledge of our own system by comparison.
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PSC 4600 Research Seminar in Political Science
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSC 1210 , PSC 2300 , and PSC 2600 or permission of the instructor.
A culminating research seminar designed for majors in their last year of matriculation. Students will examine the many sub-fields in the discipline and complete and present a major independent research thesis. Normally taken in concert with PSC 4980. Open to non-majors with instructor’s permission. Taught each spring semester.
Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (R - Undergraduate Research).
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PSC 4895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses.
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PSC 4950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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PSC 4990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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Private Applied Study Private applied study (MPA) is provided in voice, piano, organ, guitar, orchestral and band instruments. In addition to classical study in these areas, study is provided in commercial styles when appropriate. The fee for a one-credit 25-minute lesson is $150, the fee for a two-credit 25-minute lesson is $225, and the fee for a 50-minute lesson is $300 in addition to the course tuition.
The applied course identification is indicated by a four-number system.
The numerical sequence identifies the following:
- 1st number - level of study in the applied area
- 2: lower level
- 4: upper level
- 2nd number - hours of credit awarded
- (1,2 hours credit = 25-minute lesson week)
- (3,4 hours credit = 50-minute lesson week)
- Last two numbers - area of study (odd numbers are classical applied study, even numbers are commercial applied study)
- 01/02 - Voice
- 03/04 - Piano
- 05/06 - Organ
- 07/08 - Keyboard (special)
- 09/10 - Guitar
- 11/12 - Guitar (special)
- 13/14 - Violin
- 15/16 - Viola
- 17/18 - Cello
- 19/20 - String Bass
- 21/22 - Electric Bass
- 23/24 - Harp
- 25/26 - String (special)
- 27/28 - Flute
- 29/30 - Oboe
- 31/32 - Clarinet
- 33/34 - Bassoon
- 35/36 - Saxophone
- 37/38 - Woodwinds (special)
- 39/40 - Trumpet
- 41/42 - Horn
- 43/44 - Euphonium
- 45/46 - Trombone
- 47/48 - Tuba
- 49/50 - Brass (special)
- 51/52 - Percussion
- 53/54 - Percussion (special)
- 55/56 - Composition
- 57/58 - Conducting
- 59/60 - Special
Example: MPA 2101 is Lower level, one credit, Classical Voice
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MPA 2_ Private Applied Study
1-4 Hours
Lower Division private study (principal level). One 25-minute private lesson per week. 1 credit: $150 / 2 credits: $225
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MPA 4_ Private Applied Study
1-4 Hours
Upper division private applied study (principal level). One 50-minute lesson per week. Course fee: $300
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Psychology |
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PSY 1000 Introductory Seminar in Psychology
1 Hours
This course is to be taken during the first year as a psychology major at Belmont University. Students who have completed a minimum of 15 hours in psychology prior to transferring to Belmont University or prior to declaring psychology as a major do not need to take this course. The seminar is designed to introduce new psychology majors to important issues in the discipline of psychology and the psychology major at Belmont, such as the scientific roots of the discipline, research and field placement opportunities for psychology majors, the fundamentals of scientific writing using APA format, the development of the psychology major portfolio, and the professional issues related to graduate school admission and job placement after graduation.
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PSY 1100 General Psychology
3 Hours
Does not count toward hours required for a PSY major or minor. An introductory course dealing with scientific methods in psychology, sensation, perception, biological foundations of behavioral principles of development, motivation, learning, abnormal behavior, inter-personal processes and other topics. Prerequisite to all other psychology courses. Students may only count PSY 1100 or PSY 1200 in the General Education Core, but not both.
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PSY 1150 Scientific Psychology
3 Hours
Corequisites: PSY 1155
Surveys the field of psychology, including methods in psychology, sensation, perception, biological foundations of behavior, development, motivation, learning, abnormal behavior, inter-personal processes and other topics. This course, along with the accompanying lab, will be a prerequisite to all other psychology courses. Students who register for PSY 1150 must also register for PSY 1155 lab. This course intended for non-psychology majors.
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PSY 1155 Scientific Psychology Lab
1 Hours
Corequisites: PSY 1150
This lab will emphasize the scientific methods of the discipline and incorporate active learning experiences. This 1 credit hour laboratory course is a co-requisite course with PSY 1150 . This course intended for non-psychology majors.
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PSY 1200 Introduction to Psychological Science
4 Hours
Does not count toward hours required for a PSY major or minor. An introductory course which surveys the field of psychology. The course emphasizes the scientific methods of the discipline and incorporates active learning experiences via the laboratory component. Prerequisite to all other psychology courses. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Students may only count PSY 1100 or PSY 1200 in the General Education Core, but not both. $50.00 course fee.
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PSY 1895 Special Studies
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses. Only 3 hours of a special studies may be applied toward requirements in the major or minor
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PSY 1950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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PSY 1990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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PSY 2200 Scientific Writing in Psychology
1 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or PSY 1150 or PSY 1200 , and MTH 1151
Writing in psychological science is a technical activity, sim ilarto learning a foreign language. This course functions as a primer to introduce students to the form and art of scientific writing. Students will learn, through lectures and classroom writing assignments, how to formulate ideas, support those ideas with research, logically string arguments together, accurately depictthe methods and results of studies in appropriate manner, and interpret and discuss their results in context of the field. Heavy emphasis will be on practice of the different parts of writing a manuscript, with constant peer and instructor feedback on writing.
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PSY 2400 Research Methods
4 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or PSY 1200 , and either MTH 1150 or MTH 1151 .
An introduction to the methods of psychological science. The topics will include the philosophy of the scientific approach, library research methods, basic research design, descriptive and inferential data analysis, writing research reports, and ethical issues in research. The laboratory component will emphasize appropriate statistical analysis and interpretation of psychological data. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
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PSY 2800 Life Span Development
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or PSY 1200 .
A survey of the basic principles of physical, psychological, and social development at each stage of life from conception to death.
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PSY 2895 Special Studies
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses. Only 3 hours of a special studies may be applied toward requirements in the major or minor
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PSY 2950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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PSY 2990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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PSY 3040 Death and Dying
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or PSY 1200 or consent of instructor.
An examination of attitudes toward death, the needs of the dying person, and the process of grief, with an emphasis on strategies for helping the bereaved.
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PSY 3100 Child Development
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or PSY 1200 .
A study of the biological, cognitive, social, and personality changes of the individual from conception to adolescence.
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PSY 3210 Abnormal Psychology
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or PSY 1200 .
A study of major patterns of abnormal behavior and their description and diagnosis, interpretation, treatment, and prevention.
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PSY 3250 Cross Cultural Psychology
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or PSY 1200 Additional recommended SOC 1010 .
This course will critically evaluate religious customs, child-rearing practices, socioeconomic characteristics, educational values, communication styles, language patterns, and mental health issues of diverse cultures from psychological and sociological perspectives. Students will also be exposed to the religious principles of several religious minorities. Several mental health and service delivery issues faced by the aforementioned ethnic minority groups will be examined.
Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G - Global Studies).
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PSY 3350 Industrial and Organizational Psychology
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or PSY 1200 .
A study of human relations processes in organizational settings.
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PSY 3420 Clinical Psychology
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or PSY 1200 .
A survey of the field of clinical psychology, including its history, contemporary professional issues, clinical research methods, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention strategies.
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PSY 3440 Positive Psychology
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or PSY 1200 .
An introduction to the scientific study of positive mental health, well being, and human flourishing.
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PSY 3470 Psychology of Adolescence
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or PSY 1200 .
A study of human development during the adolescent years, with emphasis on the intellectual, emotional, physical, social and moral aspects of development.
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PSY 3550 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or PSY 1200 .
A research-based study of the interaction of physical, psychological, and social aspects of the development of persons from early adulthood through old age.
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PSY 3620 Group Dynamics
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or PSY 1200 .
A study of the dynamics of small group interaction, with emphasis on participation in small group experiences.
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PSY 3700 Human Sexuality
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or PSY 1200 Additional recommended prerequisite: SOC 1010 .
An introduction to the study of human sexuality, with an emphasis on empirical research in the psychological, biological, and social domains.
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PSY 3895 Special Studies
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses. Only 3 hours of a special studies may be applied toward requirements in the major or minor
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PSY 3900 Practicum in Psychology
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 2400 , and either PSY 3210 , PSY 4200 or PSY 3420 .
Students considered for the course must have their own car or access to one, be psychology majors or minors, and have completed at least 64 semester hours (with at least 15 hours completed in residence at Belmont). In addition, prospective students must fill out a course application at least one month prior to the early registration period and be approved by department faculty prior to enrolling in the course. This course is designed to give the student practical experience in work settings related to psychology. Students select a placement site of interest to them. Their work is supervised by a field supervisor at the placement site. A minimum of 100 literal clock hours at the placement site is required. Any training necessary to begin placement is not included in these hours. Grading is on a Pass/Fail basis. Only three (3) hours of practicum may be applicable to the major or minor.
Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (I - Internships, Clinicals, Practica).
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PSY 3950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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PSY 3990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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PSY 4000 Senior Capstone Seminar in Psychology
1 Hours
Prerequisites: To be taken by psychology majors during their senior year Majors should have completed a total of 24 hours in the psychology major before enrolling in this course.
This course will require students to pull together what they have learned in their previous psychology courses and demonstrate they are capable of doing what they should be able to demonstrate as a major in psychology. Students will complete their psychology major portfolios and demonstrate preparedness for applying to graduate or professional school or entry into the job market.
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PSY 4100 Psychological Research in Child Development
4 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or PSY 1150 or PSY 1200
This course will serve as an introduction to child development. We will discuss the developmental trajectory of numerous aspects of development, including but not limited to: brain development, language acquisition, and emotion understanding. Students will also learn prominent theories of child development, read and analyze past and current findings in the field, and apply methods used by developmental psychologists. The lab component of the course will allow students to apply their knowledge of child development by conducting a research project. In groups, students will complete a semester long research project addressing a question in child development. Through this project, students will gain hands on experience with all aspects of the scientific method - from reading relevant literature and identifying research questions to collecting data and
running statistical analyses. At the end of course, students will present their findings to their peers and professors.
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PSY 4150 Health Psychology
4 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 2400 (C- or higher).
An introduction to the scientific study of how psychological, biological, and environmental/socio-cultural factors affect health and illness. The course will cover the history of health psychology, research methods and major theories, and other topics including stress and health, pain, chronic illness, health beliefs, conditioned immunological responses, drug use, eating behavior, relaxation, alternative medical interventions, and illness-prone personalities. Three hours lecture and two hours lab each week. $30.00 course fee.
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PSY 4200 Personality Psychology
4 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 2400 (C- or higher).
An examination of the organization, dynamics, development, and assessment of personality, with particular reference to major theoretical systems and empirical findings. Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week $30.00.
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PSY 4210 History and Systems of Psychology
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 2400 .
A historical study of the philosophical and scientific concepts which form the basis of contemporary psychology. The focus is on the persons who developed these concepts.
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PSY 4240 Learning and Conditioning
4 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 2400 (C- or higher).
A study of the major theories and principles of learning and outstanding issues in the field. A number of laboratory activities using statistical analysis and interpretation of course content data by exploring learning principles are required. Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. $30.00 course fee.
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PSY 4300 Social Psychology
4 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 2400 (C- or higher).
A research-oriented study of interpersonal influence; topics include communication, attitude change, affiliation and attraction, aggression, prosocial behavior, leadership, and group behavior. A number of laboratory activities using statistical analysis and interpretation of course content data by exploring social psychological principles are required. Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. $30.00 course fee.
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PSY 4320 Psychological Testing
4 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 2400 (C- or higher).
An examination of the construction, validation, administration, and interpretation of tests designed to measure a variety of attributes including intelligence, aptitude, achievement, personality, and interests. Three hours lecture and two hours lab each week. $30.00 course fee.
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PSY 4350 Physiological Psychology
4 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 2400 (C- or higher); and at least one course in biological science.
A study of the structure and function of the human nervous and endocrine systems, with an emphasis on the relationships between physiological processes and behavior. A number of laboratory activities using statistical analysis and interpretation of course content data relative to physiological psychology are required. Three hours lecture and two hours lab each week. $30.00 course fee.
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PSY 4400 Sensation and Perception
4 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 2400 (C- or higher).
An introduction to the study of how sensory information is gathered and interpreted. Topics include vision, hearing, skin senses, smell, taste, attention, motivation, and the development of perception. A number of laboratory activities using statistical analysis and interpretation of course content data by exploring sensation and perception principles are required. Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. $30.00 course fee.
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PSY 4500 Cognitive Psychology
4 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 2400 (C- or higher).
An introduction to the study of mental processes, including how knowledge is acquired, stored, retrieved, and applied. Topics covered will include perception, memory, imagery, language, concept formation, problem solving, reasoning, and decision making. A number of laboratory activities using statistical analysis and interpretation of course content data by exploring cognitive psychology principles are required. Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. $30.00 course fee.
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PSY 4700 Advanced Research in Psychology
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 2400 and any three of the following courses: PSY 4150 , PSY 4200 , PSY 4300 , PSY 4320 , PSY 4240 , PSY 4350 , 4440, PSY 4500 .
An advanced research course where students will design and carry out an individual empirical study under the direction of the course instructor. The course is designed primarily for students interested in graduate training in psychology. Students will be expected to complete an empirical study, write a formal research report, and present the results orally in a public forum.
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PSY 4895 Special Studies
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses. Only 3 hours of a special studies may be applied toward requirements in the major or minor
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PSY 4900 Practicum in Psychology
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 2400 , and either PSY 3210 , PSY 4200 or PSY 3420 .
Students considered for the course must have their own car or access to one, be psychology majors or minors, and have completed at least 64 semester hours (with at least 15 hours completed in residence at Belmont). In addition, prospective students must fill out a course application at least one month prior to the early registration period and be approved by department faculty prior to enrolling in the course. This course is designed to give the student practical experience in work settings related to psychology. Students select a placement site of interest to them. Their work is supervised by a field supervisor at the placement site. A minimum of 100 literal clock hours at the placement site is required. Any training necessary to begin placement is not included in these hours. Grading is on a Pass/Fail basis. Only three (3) hours of practicum may be applicable to the major or minor.
Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (I - Internships, Clinicals, Practica).
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PSY 4950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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PSY 4990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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Public Health |
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BPH 1010 Foundations of Public Health
3 Hours
This course familiarizes students with the field of public health, including the history and current practices. Major cultural, social, economic, organizational, and environmental factors influencing public health issues and practices at the local, state, national, and international levels will be presented. Public health Core Functions and Essential Services will be explored, and students will gain an understanding of public health as a broad area of work that applies the benefits of current biomedical, environmental, social, and behavioral knowledge to promote the health status of populations.
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BPH 2000 Public Health Fieldwork I
1 Hours
Fieldwork experience connects skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom with public health practice. Fieldwork can enable the student to develop and improve communication skills, develop and practice project management and problem solving skills using public health methods, principles and techniques. Using hands-on public health practice opportunities, students can explore career options and begin creating their own networks with other public health professionals. Complete 9 credit hours of Fieldwork.
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BPH 2010 Social Determinants of Health
3 Hours
This course explores conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life and their relationship to health. These forces and systems include economic policies and systems, development agendas, social norms, social policies and political systems. Theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of social determinants will be discussed from a social ecological perspective.
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BPH 2100 Current Issues in Public Health
3 Hours
This 1-3 hour, seminar course is designed to introduce and stimulate discussion about existing and emerging public health issues. This course may be taken at any time but may be particularly useful early in the curriculum for students interested in exploring career alternatives in core areas of public health practice and research.
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BPH 2200 Health Communications
3 Hours
This course explores the interpersonal, group, organizational, and public communication processes that shape beliefs, decisions and behavior regarding health, sickness, and health care. Attitudes and actions of various participants in health communication, including citizens, health professionals, and those engaged in the public debate of health issues will be explored.
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BPH 2310 Social Epidemiology
3 Hours
Social epidemiology examines the social determinants of health at a population level and is a branch of epidemiology that focuses on the ways that social, cultural, economic, and political forces affect our physical and mental health. This course will provide an overview of the social determinants of health, health disparities, social epidemiology research, and the relationship between social epidemiology and health policy. This course will take a “life course” approach and examine social conditions and systems that affect health and wellness.
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BPH 2895 Epidemiology Special Topics
3 Hours
This course is designed to introduce and stimulate discussion about existing and emerging public health issues in the field of epidemiology. This course may be taken at any time but may be particularly useful early in the curriculum for students interested in exploring the field of =epidemiology or for those interested in specific topical areas. This course will focus on current epidemiology issues that affect health outcomes locally and nationally. Potential topics include mental health, opioid epidemic, healthcare acquired infections, history of epidemiology.
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BPH 3000 Public Health Fieldwork II
4 Hours
Fieldwork experience connects skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom with public health practice. Fieldwork can enable the student to develop and improve communication skills, develop and practice project management and problem solving skills using public health methods, principles and techniques. Using hands-on public health practice opportunities, students can explore career options and begin creating their own networks with other public health professionals. Complete 9 credit hours of Fieldwork.
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BPH 3010 Global Health
3 Hours
Students in this course will develop an understanding of key concepts, tools and frameworks for studying global health with a focus on global disease burden, health determinants and disparities, health policy and stakeholders and challenges of global health interventions. The importance of understanding and addressing global health through multidisciplinary frameworks of the natural sciences, social-behavioral sciences, humanities, and policy will be explored.
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BPH 3020 Population Health
3 Hours
This course examines the way health care delivery systems, public health agencies, community-based organizations and other elements work together to develop, deliver and evaluate effectiveness of interventions to improve health outcomes at local, national and global levels. Three broad content areas will be explored: infectious disease, chronic disease and environmental health.
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BPH 3100 Introduction to Epidemiology
3 Hours
This course introduces the student to principles of epidemiology and their application to disease surveillance, control of infectious and chronic diseases, and health services/health policy. Students will learn about basic research designs and tools used by epidemiologists to explore relationships between cause and effect and effectiveness of interventions to prevent, contain or cure disease.
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BPH 3130 Advanced Epidemiology
3 Hours
Prerequisites: BPH 3100
In this advanced course, students will learn, apply, and build upon foundational epidemiology concepts. This course will illustrate advanced epidemiology principles and methods related to epidemiological investigation of health-related events, states, and processes. Topics include: examining the dynamic behavior of disease; calculating and interpreting rates, ratios and proportions, assessing validity and reliability of diagnostic and screening tests, and evaluating of health services and screening programs. Various epidemiological study designs for investigating associations between risk factors and disease outcomes will also be analyzed, culminating with criteria for casual inferences.
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BPH 3200 Fundamentals of Environmental Health
3 Hours
This course explores the relationship of people and their environment, how it affects physical and mental well-being and what they can do to influence the quality of the environment and to enhance the protection of their health. Environmental factors that influence transmission of communicable diseases and hazards due to exposure to chemical and physical materials in our environment will be examined.
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BPH 3210 Scientific Inquiry
4 Hours
This course provides a basic introduction to research including theoretical foundations and fundamental protocols. The course enrolls students majoring in health professions, the social sciences, humanities and natural and physical sciences. Students will explore research methodologies and learn how to write a research proposal including identification of a study topic, generation of a hypothesis, formulation of inquiry questions, organizing a literature review, and selecting a research design. Practical use of the proposal as a plan to facilitate a research project and dissemination of findings will be examined.
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BPH 3310 Infectious Disease Epidemiology
3 Hours
Prerequisites: BPH 3100
This course will focus on the epidemiology of infectious diseases of national and international importance, including: sexually transmitted infections, food borne diseases, healthcare acquired infections, neglected tropical diseases, and COVID-19. Emphasis will be placed on epidemiological methods for disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, study designs, disease transmission and assessment of various control methods including vaccinations.
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BPH 3320 Chronic Disease Epidemilogy
3 Hours
Prerequisites: BPH 3100
This course will provide a broad overview o chronic disease epidemiology with a particular focus on the prevalence, incidence and risk factors for major chronic diseases that face the U.S. population and the population of other countries. Chronic diseases that will be explored include cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
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BPH 4000 Public Health Fieldwork III
4 Hours
Fieldwork experience connects skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom with public health practice. Fieldwork can enable the student to develop and improve communication skills, develop and practice project management and problem solving skills using public health methods, principles and techniques. Using hands-on public health practice opportunities, students can explore career options and begin creating their own networks with other public health professionals. Complete 9 credit hours of Fieldwork.
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BPH 4015 Capstone
3 Hours
This course is designed as a culminating experience to allow students to integrate, synthesize and apply knowledge developed throughout the academic program. Options for completing this experience may include a public service internship, working directly with a faculty member to complete an independent research project and paper or an approved study abroad experience in a public health practice setting.
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BPH 4100 Introduction to Health Policy
3 Hours
This course provides a framework for understanding the social, political and economic dimensions of health policy and offers the student an opportunity to explore various ways in which the government impacts health and the provision of health care. Issues of accessibility, cost and quality of health care; food, water and environmental safety; and the right to make decisions about our health and health care will be explored. Topical areas may include the Affordable Care Act and policies governing environmental health, pharmaceutical, injury prevention, aging, long term care, etc.
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BPH 4200 Fundamentals of Health Economics
3 Hours
This course will guide students to understand how economic principles apply to the market for health care. Topics of study will include cost-benefit analysis, the market for insurance, the pharmaceutical industry, the private markets for physicians and hospital services, and the potential roles for government in healthcare. The course will include a brief survey of alternate healthcare delivery systems and models for reform.
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BPH 4300 Program Planning and Evaluation
4 Hours
Prerequisites: BPH 3100 BPH 3210
Students will gain a basic understanding of public health programming including assessment, design, planning, implementation and evaluation. Given the importance of public health planning and evaluation occuring within the contaxt of interdisciplinary teams, students in this course will also discuss and practice skills for building effective teams and accomplishing individual and group objectivess through team work.
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BPH 4310 Data Visualization
3 Hours
Prerequisites: BPH 3100
Data storytelling is the skill of building a narrative around a dataset and it’s accompanying visualizations to convey this meaning of that data in a powerful and compelling fashion. This course will cover the fundamentals of effective data-driven storytelling. Students will learn how to detect and articulate the stories behind datasets and communicate data findings in visual, oral, and written contexts for various audiences. Students will learn best practices in data visualization, sharpen analytical skills, and learn how to design dashboards for use by stakeholders.
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BPH 4895 Special Studies - Program Planning
4 Hours
Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation.
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PRL 1180 Public Relations Principles
3 Hours
Individuals, groups, organizations and all societal institutions use public relations. This course is designed to introduce the purposes, principles and practices of public relations. Students will gain an awareness and deeper understanding of how public relations shapes society by examining historical and contemporary trends as well as the social scientific theoretical underpinnings of the practice.
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PRL 1895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses.
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PRL 1990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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PRL 2010 Tower Creative Practicum
1 Hours
This course provides students with practical experiences in public relations. Using actual, campus-based and off-campus clients, students will apply their knowledge and skills to real-world public relations problems and opportunities. Students research, plan, write, coordinate, produce, implement and evaluate various communication strategies and tactics. This course is designed for associates of Tower Creative Consultants, Belmont University’s student-run public relations firm. Repeatable up to four 4 credits.
Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (I - Internships, Clinicals, Practica).
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PRL 2130 Public Relations Writing I
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 1180 .
This course introduces students to the basic concept, style and techniques of public relations writing for journalistic (i.e., uncontrolled or earned) media. It will familiarize students with the principles of strategic and ethical public relations writing for a converged media market. Students will develop and edit strategic messages and determine the optimal time and method for distributing these messages. Particular attention will be placed on the development of news releases, fact sheets, pitches and news advisories for print, broadcast and digital communication. Emphasis will also include industry-standard conventions, such as Associated Press (AP) style.
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PRL 2180 Public Relations Writing II
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 1180 .
This course introduces students to the basic concept, style and techniques of public relations writing for organizational (i.e., owned and paid) media. It will familiarize students with the principles of strategic and ethical public relations writing for diverse publics. Students will develop and edit strategic messages for the organizational channels through which those messages are distributed. Particular attention will be placed on the development of fliers, brochures, newsletters, reports, appeals, advertisements and speeches for print, digital and oral communication.
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PRL 2510 Sport and Public Relations
3 Hours
This course familiarizes students with the principles and basic techniques of sport public relations for collegiate and professional sports. Particular attention will be placed on the role of media and sport, the creation and dissemination of messages and their distribution systems, the management of crisis situations and the demonstration of social responsibility through sport.
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PRL 2650 Nonprofit Public Relations & Development
3 Hours
This course explores the role of strategic communication management in advancing the mission and causes of nonprofit organizations. Emphasis will also include the operations of a development program, including how to find donors, manage the fundraising process, write grant applications, and secure other financial support.
Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (S - Service Learning).
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PRL 2710 Social Media and Public Relations
3 Hours
This course examines current and emerging web-based and mobile technologies and associated trends that are affecting public relations. Emphasis is placed on the use of social media to discover and interact with connected publics by curating, creating and sharing content, monitoring and measuring engagement and analyzing and applying insights to integrated communication strategies.
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PRL 2810 Public Relations Cases
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 1180 .
This course promotes an in-depth investigation of public relations principles and practices through classic and contemporary case studies. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s strategic communication management skills, ethics, critical thinking and problem solving abilities through oral and written case presentations and discussions.
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PRL 2820 Public Relations Design & Production
3 Hours
This course equips students with the knowledge and technical skills to conceptualize, design, produce and manage various print and digital media that are commonly used in public relations programs and campaigns.
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PRL 2880 Social Media Content Development
3 Hours
This course explores storytelling for strategic communications and introduces students to essential social media platforms through which purposeful stories can be produced and disseminated. Students will gain first-hand experience creating strategic content for web-based and mobile platforms using text, images, audio, and video.
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PRL 2895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses.
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PRL 2960 International Public Relations
3 Hours
This course explores the growing impact of globalization on public relations by examining how communication management is practiced in international contexts.
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PRL 2990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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PRL 3180 Public Relations Research
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 2130 or PRL 2180 .
This course examines the roles and techniques of research for effective public relations theory building, decision making and accountability/reporting. Among the topics explored are the research process, background/secondary research, identification of publics, environmental scanning/monitoring, qualitative and quantitative methods, content analysis, in-depth and focus group interviews, surveys and experiments.
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PRL 3380 Social Media Measurement & Analytics
3 Hours
This course emphasizes the identification of key performance indicators for strategic communications, determination of relevant and trackable metrics, measurement of communication outcomes, and analysis of data for strategic decision-making. Students will learn how to gather, assess and analyze data than can be used for trend-spotting, policy recommendations, and forward-looking communication strategy.
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PRL 3680 Risk and Crisis Management for Social Media
3 Hours
This course introduces students to the key elements of risk and crisis management on social media. The course will consider the variety and life cycles of online crises as well as their benefits and limitations of traditional crisis responses. Finally, students will learn to develop and apply a multi-faceted and multi-channel strategy that protects and enhances online community management.
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PRL 3710 Event Planning
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 2180 or permission of the instructor.
This course focuses on planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation of events as a communication tactic. Emphasis is placed on creating events that are aligned with public relations strategies and support communication objectives.
Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (S - Service Leaming).
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PRL 3800 Media Relations
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 2130 or permission of the instructor.
This course equips students to practice the media relations function of public relations by applying theories and skills needed to work effectively with traditional and new media gatekeepers. Emphasis is placed on researching media outlets, managing contacts, pitching, media training and interviewing.
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PRL 3810 Public Relations Ethical Leadership
3 Hours
This course considers the ethical and legal responsibilities of a public relations leader in a complex and diverse society. Using a critical public relations lens, the course assesses the intersection of legal standards, ethical philosophies, and the role of public relations in civic dialogue, helping students evaluate the personal and professional standards that guide ethical decision making and explore the implications of diverse global perspectives in public relations ethical leadership.
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PRL 3895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses.
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