Continuing Education

Individualized Instruction (INI)
Online Courses

To register for any of these courses online go to: http://onestop2.umn.edu/courseinfo/classschedule_selectsubject.jsp?institution=UMNDL
Or call UMD Continuing Education at (218) 726-8113.

Cultural Studies

CSt 3030 Science Fiction 3 Cr
Study of selected science fiction short stories, novels, films, videos, and music that explore the impact of the physical, biological, and social sciences in producing changing views of human nature, values, institutions, and societies. (A-F only; prereq min 30 cr, Sophomore standing or above, or instr consent; equivalent to HmCl 3221 and 3220)
Section 200 Online INI course; 16 weeks; register anytime. Instructor: Bacig, Tom. Course offered Summer, Fall, Spring.

CSt 3040 The Music and Lives of the Beatles 3 Cr
Impact on our culture of music and lives of the Beatles. Their music; influence on music, fashion, and attitudes; Beatles’ movies; interrelationship with political and social movements; later careers; their legacy. (A-F only; prereq min 30 cr; Sophomore standing or above; equivalent to HmCl 3035)
Section 200 Online INI course; 16 weeks; register anytime. Instructor: Gallian, Joseph. Course offered Summer, Fall, Spring.

Psychology


Psy 1003 General Psychology 4 Cr
Scientific study of behavior; current knowledge of biological, social and cognitive areas of psychology. Includes assessment, research methods, human development, personality, mental disorders, and therapy. Students must begin the course on the first day of the term and complete the course by the completion date. No exceptions. (A-F only; meets LE6)
Section 200 Online INI course. Instructor: Gordon, Randy. Course offered Summer, Fall, Spring.

Psy 2021 Developmental Psychology 4 Cr
Major processes in human development, conception through lifespan; biological and cultural influences on physical motor, cognitive, social and emotional development; effects of diverse cultural traditions and values; social policy implications. Students must begin the course on the first day of the term and complete the course by the completion date. No exceptions. (A-F only; meets LECD 6)
Section 200 Online INI course. Instructor: Maas, Fay. Course offered Summer.

Psy 3020 Statistical Methods 4 Cr
Descriptive Statistics, introduction to correlational analysis and regression, sampling techniques and statistical inference, applications of simple and factorial design analysis of variance and other parametric and nonparametric hypothesis-test statistics in the behavioral sciences. Students must begin the course on the first day of the term and complete the course by the completion date. No exceptions. (A-F only; prereq Elem Algebra, Math placement test)
Section 200 Online INI course. Instructor: Grossman, Gene. Course offered Summer, Fall, Spring.

Psy 3061 Physiological Psychology 4 Cr
Physiological basis of behavior, including central and peripheral nervous systems, sensory processes as they relate to perception, cognition, emotion, motivation, intelligence, and learning. Students must begin the course on the first day of the term and complete the course by the completion date. No exceptions. (A-F only; prereq 4 cr Psy or instructor consent)
Section 200 Online INI course. Instructor: Lloyd, Robert. Course offered Fall, Spring.

Psy 3081 History and Systems of Psychology 3 Cr
Survey of historical development and current status of contemporary systems and theories in psychology. Students must begin the course on the first day of the term and complete the course by the completion date. No exceptions. (A-F only)
Section 200 Online INI course. Instructor: Kivi, Carol. Course offered Fall.

Psy 3111 Theories of Personality 3 Cr
Survey of historical development and current status of contemporary systems and theories in psychology. Students must begin the course on the first day of the term and complete the course by the completion date. No exceptions. (A-F only; prereq 3 cr Psy)
Section 200 Online INI course. Instructor: Kivi, Carol. Course offered Summer.

Psy 3121 Abnormal Psychology 4 Cr
Mental disorders including DSM IV classification system, etiology, and treatment. Students must begin the course on the first day of the term and complete the course by the completion date. No exceptions. (A-F only; prereq 3 cr Psy)
Section 200 Online INI course. Instructor: Miller, Kristelle. Course offered Summer, Fall, Spring.

Psy 3201 Social Psychology 3 Cr
How thoughts, feelings, and behavior of individuals are affected by others. Social influence and interaction. Attitude measurement and change, conformity, impression formation, attribution theory, aggression and prosocial behavior Students must begin the course on the first day of the term and complete the course by the completion date. No exceptions. (A-F only; prereq 3 credits Psy)
Section 200 Online INI. Instructor: TBD. Course offered Summer, Fall, Spring.

Psy 3371 Child and Adolescent Psychology 3 Cr
Growth of individual and social forms of human behavior. Interaction of heredity and environment on physical, intellectual, social, and emotional changes from conception to adulthood. Students must begin the course on the first day of the term and complete the course by the completion date. No exceptions. (A-F only; prereq PSY 1003)
Section 200 Online INI. Instructor: Kivi, Carol. Course offered Summer.

Psy 3381 Adult Development and Aging 3 Cr
Change and continuity in physiological, psychological, and socio cultural development occurring in early, middle, and late adulthood; theories and research on effects of demographics, cohort, race, ethnicity, gender, culture, family, friends, work, health, education, housing, public policies; dying, grief, bereavement. Students must begin the course on the first day of the term and complete the course by the completion date. No exceptions. (A - F only; prereq Psy 2021 or instr consent)
Section 200 Online INI course. Instructor: Durgunoglu, Aydin. Course offered Summer, Fall, Spring.

Psy 3520 Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology 4 Cr
Introduction to the field of industrial/organizational psychology. Major content areas within the field will be covered, including selection, training, performance evaluation, motivation, work stress, organizational culture, teams, and leadership. Students must begin the course on the first day of the term and complete the course by the completion date. No exceptions. (A F only; prereq 3 credits of Psychology coursework or instr consent; equivalent to Psy 3701 and/or Psy 3707)
Section 200 Online INI course. Instructor: Luong, Alexandra. Course offered Summer, Fall, Spring.

Psy 3601 Psychology of Personal Development 3 Cr
Focuses on discovery of self and spiritual journey. Examines personal development by exploring ways to change, grow, and achieve creative potential. Individual and group counseling experiences required to increase self-awareness and self-knowledge. Students must begin the course on the first day of the term and complete the course by the completion date. No exceptions. (A F only; prereq 3 cr Psy)
Section 200 Online INI course. Instructor: Acheson, Joie. Course offered Summer, Fall, Spring.

Psy 3611 Learning and Behavior 4 Cr
Study of basic learning and behavior processes including the evolution of behavior, pavlovian conditioning, instrumental learning, and elementary cognitive processes. Students must begin the course on the first day of the term and complete the course by the completion date. No exceptions. (A F only; prereq 3 cr Psy)
Section 200 Online INI course. Instructor: Grossman, Eugene. Course offered Summer.

Sociology

Soc 1101 Introduction to Sociology 4 Cr
Introduction to sociological concepts and their application. (A-F only; meets LECD 6)
Section 200 Online INI course; 16 weeks; register anytime. Instructor: Mork, Bruce. Course offered Summer, Fall.

Soc 1301 Introduction to Criminology 4 Cr
Analysis of social justice with emphasis on criminal justice system in United States. Nature and extent of crime, social factors related to criminal behavior. (A-F only; meets LECD 6)
Section 200 Online INI course; 16 weeks; register anytime. Instructor: Mork, Bruce. Course offered Summer, Spring.

Soc 3338 Sociology of Gangs 3 Cr
Street, and prison gangs in America at the national, state, and local level. Sociological research and theories relative to gang formation and the economics related to street and prison gangs. (A-F only; prereq - 30 cr or instr consent)
Section 200 Online INI course; 16 weeks; register anytime. Instructor: Arthur, John. Course offered Summer.

Special Education

SpEd 4433 Foundations in Special Education 4 Cr
Overview of children with disabilities. Special emphasis will be placed on characteristics of exceptional children; the legal aspects of educating students with disabilities; and assessment, instructional, and collaborative strategies. Companion course to SpEd 5433. (A F only; prereq 45 credits, postbacc grad, undergrad or SpEd minor; no Grad School credit; credit will not be granted if credit received for SpEd 5433)
Section 200 Online INI course. Instructor: Nierengarten, Gerry. Course offered Summer, Fall, Spring.

SpEd 5433 Foundations in Special Education 4 Cr
History, philosophy, theories, and issues of special education. Overview of special education rules and processes. Survey of exceptionalities, including disability perspectives. This course will require one or more of the following: paper, project, or field based practicum. Companion course to SpEd 4433. (A F only; prereq postbacc grad student; equivalent to SpEd 4433)
Section 200 Online INI course. Instructor: Nierengarten, Gerry. Course offered Summer, Fall, Spring.


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