| ANT 150 | Introduction to Anthropology (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| This course is a general introduction to the discipline of anthropology, utilizing the four-field approach cultural and physical anthropology, archaeology and linguistics. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| ANT 153 | Introduction to Archaeology (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| This course is a general introduction to the study of past human cultures and the history of archaeology. Emphasis on basic archaeological theories and methods on how archaeological records are recovered studied and analyzed. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| ANT 154 | Cultural Anthropology (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| This course emphasizes the scientific methods and theories of cultural anthropology as a vehicle for understanding and explaining the diversity of socio-cultural systems around the world. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| ANT 210 | Archaeological Field School (6) |
| Prerequisite: ANT 153 | |
| This course will provide students with training and practical experience in performing archaeological field research through their involvement in an archaeological research project. Students will be introduced to the basic elements of such research as: research strategy and design, planning and logistics, surface survey and mapping techniques, site and feature documentation, sampling strategies, equipment construction and maintenance, excavation techniques, sample collection and preservation, field cataloging, photographic methods, material and data control, and field laboratory analysis. This course is designed for both regular academic and continuing education credit. Note: Only available Summer Semester. This course involves 8-10 hours of field study each day for 4-6 weeks. Students must be physically fit and capable of physical activity in hot/humid conditions (students will be required to sign a liability waiver). Depending on the research project, the course may be conducted on Tutuila or on another island. In addition to tuition, students will pay a special fee for travel and living expenses. See instructor for details on any particular year’s program (e.g., fees, course dates, field location, etc). Fees will vary from year to year depending on the research location. (Note: 6 lecture credits) | |
| GEO 150 | Introduction to Samoan Geography (3) |
| This is a preparatory course, which provides a comprehensive background on the geographical terms, concepts and ideas that are evident in Samoan landscape, climatology, demography and socio-political environments. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| GEO 160 | Introduction to Geography (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| This course covers the geographic survey of the world‘s major cultural realms. The course introduces processes of spatial integration and differentiation of economic, geopolitical and cultural landscapes. Furthermore, it entails natural resources distribution, the contrasts and linkages between the developed and developing world. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| GEO 161 | Pacific Geography (3) (formerly Geography of the Pacific) |
| This course introduces the physical and human geography of the Pacific island realm. This includes regional marine and terrestrial resources, human settlement and landscape transformation, population and political geography, economic development, resource management and environmental issues. Note: Field trips are conducted outside of class hours. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| HIS 150 | American History I (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| This course introduces the economic, political and social history of the American people to 1865. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| HIS 151 | American History II (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| This course covers the economic, political and social history of the American people from 1865 to the present. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| HIS 160 | Samoan History I (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| This course introduces the history of Samoa from its earliest beginnings to 1830. The course will review the emphasis political, social, economic and religious developments, which played significant roles which molded Samoan way of life. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| HIS 161 | Samoan History II (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| This course covers the history of Samoa from 1830 to the present. The course emphasizes on political, social, economic and religious developments that altered traditional Samoan institutions and created modern Samoan societies. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| HIS 162 | Pacific History (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| This course is a thematic approach to the histories of the Pacific. Themes include migrations and human settlements, discoveries and annexations, cultural, sociopolitical and religious developments which affected the lives of the Pacific people. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| HIS 170 | World Civilizations I (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| This course emphasizes on the development of cultural, social, economic and political institutions in major world areas, which have affected the course of human progress from the earliest beginnings to the 16th Century. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| HIS 171 | World Civilization II (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| This course emphasizes on the development of cultural, social, economic and political institutions in major world areas, which have affected the course of human progress from the 16th Century to the present. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| PAD 150 | Introduction to Public Administration (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| Introduction to the theory and practice of public administration: focus on the administrative environment including relations between governmental branches; a history of administration; theories of administrative organization; the management of public organizations including leadership, personnel, and budgetary concepts, planning and evaluating; public policy questions; current and future issues. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| PHIL 150 | Introduction to Philosophy (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| An introduction into the field and the nature of philosophy. Includes a critical examination of people‘s basic values, ethics and beliefs system. Attempts also to discover what life is best worth living and what ideals are most worth pursuing. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| POL 150 | Introduction to American Government (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| Theories, structures, functions and techniques of modern American Government; political concepts, institutions, and practices are stressed in this course. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| POL 151 | Introduction to American Samoa Government (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| This course focuses on the dynamic forces which have shaped the structure of the American Samoa Government from pre-1900 to the present. Relations between the United States Government and the American Samoa Government are discussed, including possible changes to future constitutions. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| POL 160 | Introduction to Politics (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 150 | |
| This course is an introduction to political science as a discipline intimately involved with ideas, concepts, and practices of ethics, empirical and social scientific inquiry and public policy. Application of concepts and practices are emphasized to respond to and understand the future political changes. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| POL 170 | Introduction to Public Policy (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| This course is an introduction to policy making and policy analysis. Accentuates the processes, theories and applications of public policy making. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| POL 220 | Pacific Current Affairs (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| The social, cultural, and political environment of Samoa and the Pacific are discussed to provide background review, research and discussion of current issues. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| POL 250 | Comparative Politics (3) |
| Prerequisite: POL 150 | |
| Focus is placed on similarities and differences in theory and practice of political systems and ideological movements throughout the world. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| POL 251 | International Relations (3) |
| Prerequisite: POL 150 | |
| This course focuses on the major theories of international relations, the formulation of foreign policies, the role of the international organizations and the diplomatic behavior between nations are examined. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| PSY 150 | Introduction to Psychology (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| A survey of psychology including a historical overview of the development of ideas in the field and an introduction to the field‘s basic methodological approaches. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| PSY 250 | Human Development (3) |
| Prerequisite: PSY 150 | |
| The study of human development from birth through geriatrics. Topics include psycho-social development, cognitive development, physical development, moral development as compared cross-culturally during each stage of the life cycle. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| REL 150 | World Religions (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| A comparative survey of the major religious traditions of the world, focusing on each religion‘s history, doctrines, and present conditions. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| SOC 150 | Introduction to Sociology (3) |
| Prerequisite: ENG 151 | |
| An introduction to the field of sociology. Emphasis on modern sociological theories based on the five concepts of society which are culture, social structure, functional integration, power and social action. Students learn about the existence of human society from a micro to a macro level of societies and cultural diversities on issues of gender relations, education, socialization, stratification, and mass movement. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |
| SOC 211 | Social Issues (3) |
| Prerequisite: SOC 150 | |
| An advanced course emphasizing the interrelationships and development of theoretical concepts and terminology introduced in SOC150. Social issues to be addressed include primary and secondary socialization, norms, social institutions, change and deviation and mass movement. This course will be offered only in the Spring semester. (Note: 3 lecture credits) | |