This introductory course explores the impact of the modern political revolution resulting in Communism on the cultural and religious traditions of China and Tibet from its inception in 1949 to the modern day. Chinese Communism impacted the role and practice of religion in mainland China and its minority cultures. This course examines the particular effects… [Read More]
PSY 240 Social Psychology
An examination of scientific theory and research concerning how the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals are affected by other individuals or by the group. The course investigates such topics as attraction, persuasion, and attitudes. PREQ: PSY 101. Social Sciences Breadth
PSY 120 Statistics for Psychologists
An introduction to the standard statistical tools used in psychology to summarize data, describe relationships among variables, and make inferences from samples to populations with discussion of theory of probability and probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and exploration of computer packages. Examples and problems are derived from psychology research. May not be taken by students who… [Read More]
ARTH 235 A History of the Art of Comic Books
This course examines the history, form, and theory of American comic-book art from its origins in the picture-stories of the 1840s to the graphic novels of the present. It explores the relationships between this “low” art form and “fine” art, popular culture, artistic training, political and social history, and technology. Primary attention will be given… [Read More]
KINES 250 Examining Culture in Sport and Beyond
Examining Culture in Sport and Beyond: How Group Dynamics and Leadership Practices Shape Outcomes This course is designed to explore the concept of culture as a set of group dynamics and leadership practices that result in the achievement of a desired outcome. By examining the ways in which group cultures are defined, created, and maintained,… [Read More]
BIOL 115 Evolution, Behavior and Ecology
An introduction to evolution, behavior, and ecology. Topics include the mechanisms and results of evolution; speciation processes; population, community, and ecosystem ecology; fundamentals of animal behavior; and behavioral ecology.
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
This course introduces students to the foundations of sociological thought, research, and subject matter. Every day we make sense of our world by formulating simple theories about why people do the things they do, about the forces that hold our society together, and about its major problems. This course examines the human condition from the… [Read More]
Lecturer Examines Hell, Gender & Disability
Allen-Head Lecture Brings Christian Scholar To Speak on Hell, Gender & Disability SHERMAN, TEXAS— Dr. Meghan Henning, the associate professor of Christian Origins at University of Dayton, will present Austin College’s 2023 Allen-Head Lecture on Thursday, March 2. Her talk, “Hell Hath No Fury: Gender, Disability and the Invention of Damned Bodies in Early Christianity,”… [Read More]
ATP Open House to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
In the 2022-2023 academic year, Austin College celebrates five decades of delivering the innovative Master of Arts in Teaching curriculum to prepare outstanding teachers for the classroom. ATP prepares teachers through a five-year experiential program which includes a bachelor of arts degree, a master of arts in teaching degree, and a Texas teacher certification. To… [Read More]
Austin College Hosts Public Administration Symposium
Finding Consensus and Solutions in Local Government SHERMAN, TEXAS—The Austin College 2022 Public Administration Symposium titled “Real Solutions to Real Challenges: Finding Consensus in Local Government” is scheduled for November 3 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Wright Campus Center. The symposium sessions are free and open to the public, but reservations are required.… [Read More]
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