Degree Programs at ‘ Arcadia University ’
Courses For Sociology/Anthropology Department at Arcadia University
Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:40 No CommentsAN119
Cultural Anthropology
Credits: 3
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Systematic study of the customs, social organization, environmental adaptation and belief systems of primitive and contemporary societies. Considers cultural variations in technology, economy, language, families, government and religion, with a special emphasis on social and cultural change and global relations. Non-majors may substitute this course as prerequisite for other courses in the sociology/anthropology […]
Courses For Psychology Department at Arcadia University
Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:40 No CommentsPY101
General Psychology
Credits: 4
Day
Examination of the major elements of psychology both as a natural and a social science: experimental method, the nature of psychological theory, species-specific behavior, psychological development, the study of perception, learning and motivation, statistics, individual differences in ability and personality, deviant behavior and social phenomena. Includes all topics normally covered in a course […]
Courses For Political Science Department at Arcadia University
Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:38 1 CommentPS100
American Government
Credits: 4
Day
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PS101
American Politics
Credits: 4
Day
Overview of the American political process as an experiment in self-government. Considers the nature and character of Americans and their democracy. Examines parties, elections, voting, the presidency, Congress and the courts through readings, films, lectures and discussions. TOP
PS103
American Politics
Credits: 3
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Consideration of the role of values and ethical principles in the workplace. […]
Courses For Physical Therapy Department at Arcadia University
Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:37 No CommentsPT101
Intro Phys Ther
Credits: 2
Day
Study of foreign policy components, such as the President, State and Defense Departments, Congress and the CIA and how they combine in foreign policy formulation. Analyzes current American foreign policy toward various global areas. Offered in 2004 and alternate years.
PT301
Gross&Micro Hum Anat
Credits: 5
Day
Survey of ics in the theory of numbers. Includes divisibility, […]
Courses For Philosophy/Religion Department at Arcadia University
Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:36 No CommentsPL150
Intro to Philosophy
Credits: 4
Day
Introduction to the methods of philosophical inquiry. Includes the nature of knowledge, theories of reality and human nature, freedom and determinism, and the status of values. Incorporates lecture and discussion.
PL155
Applied Logic
Credits: 4
Day
Study of the principles and strategies of reasoning drawn from informal logic and problemsolving. Includes methods of problem representation, decision making, […]
Courses For Music Department at Arcadia University
Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:35 No CommentsMU101
Introduction to Reading & Writing Music
Credits: 4
An elementary course in the elements and fundamentals of music, stressing practical application of clefs, scales, keys, rhythms and meters, chords, and a functional knowledge of the general field of music. Includes the nature and organization of various kinds of performing groups, the business of music, and copyright and […]
Courses For Modern Language Department at Arcadia University
Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:33 No CommentsAR101
Beginning Arabic I
Credits: 4
Day
In-depth analysis, from a social science perspective, of a substantive social issue confronting modern societies. Emphasizes pertinent social structure, values and attitudes, and the effects on the individual. ics vary from year to year. May be repeated for credit.
AR102
Beg Arabic II
Credits: 4
Day
Designed for the advanced anthropology student or international business and culture […]
Courses For Medical Science Department at Arcadia University
Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:32 No CommentsHE401
Health and Disease Prevention
Credits: 3
Survey of the dimensions of health and disease from three perspectives: the U.S. historical experience with health and disease; the social context of health and illness, including the healthcare system and policy issues; and choices in healing, integrating conventional and complementary therapies.
HE402
Issues in Community & Env Health
Credits: 3
Survey of the basic […]
Courses For Interdepartmental Department at Arcadia University
Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:30 No CommentsCG390
Sr Sem/Cognitive Sc
Credits: 4
Day
This capstone course involves the completion of a faculty-supervised laboratory, field or library research project in biology, including a paper in appropriate style and format; participation in a weekly two-hour seminar; and formal presentation and defense of a poster. Prerequisites: BI290 and senior standing in biology, with a GPA of 2.00 or […]
Courses For Int Peace/Confl Res Department at Arcadia University
Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:29 No CommentsIP501
Introduction to Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution
Credits: 3
This course provides a graduate level introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Peace and Conflict Studies, its relationship with other academic disciplines, and to careers in the field of conflict resolution. It draws upon a variety of disciplines, especially in the social sciences, to examine the interrelationship between […]