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PSA450 (3 Credits)

Examination of emerging trends in public safety administration and organizational responsiveness through policy and practice. Topics include an overview of public safety administration, components of ethical leadership, sustainable and evolving practices, internal and external influences on policy, technology, effective data collection, and strategic planning to address societal and cultural changes in the community and workforce. Prerequisites: None.

PSA460 (3 Credits)

Overview of the crime scene logistics needed to effectively coordinate the work of law enforcement officers, police dispatch, forensic science services personnel, emergency medical personnel, and others present during crime scene investigations. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AJS275, or LET225, or permission of Program Director or Department/Division Chair.

PSA470 (3 Credits)

Introduction to the basic principles of administrative law for public safety professionals including the structure of federal, state, and local administrative institutions. Topics include the sources of law for administrative agencies, the basic procedures for administrative rulemaking, adjudication, and compliance, as well as judicial review of agency action. Prerequisites: None.

PSA490 (3 Credits)

Completion of a professional project within the field of public safety administration applying concepts covered throughout the program. Students will demonstrate the steps for issue identification, related research, analysis, and presentation of information. Project topics will follow an instructor approval process. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Department/Division Chair.

PSY101 (3 Credits)

Overview of the methods, concepts, and applications of psychological science. Includes an introduction to key domains of psychology: Biological, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Personality, and Mental and Physical Health. Prerequisites: None.

PSY132 (3 Credits)

Examines how psychology is inherently shaped by cultural contexts. Explores how cultural influences relate to enculturated psychological processes, gaining insights into how individuals think, feel, and behave within their cultural environments. Prerequisites: None.

PSY230 (3 Credits)

An introduction to basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, with emphasis upon application to psychology. Consideration given to the methods of data collection, sampling techniques, graphing of data, and the statistical evaluation of data collected through experimentation. Required of psychology majors. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.

PSY231 (1 Credit)

Applications of inferential and descriptive statistics to statistical software in the field of psychology. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: PSY230.

PSY240 (3 Credits)

Human development from conception through death. Includes biological, physical, cognitive, emotional, and sociocultural development across various ages. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.

PSY250 (3 Credits)

The scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by other people and situations. Includes how we think about ourselves and others, persuasion and influence, sexual and romantic attraction, friendship and helping others, aggression and prejudice. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.