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RUS 3379 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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RUS 3380 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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SCI 1104 - FORENSIC SCIENCE
Forensic science is the application of science to law. this course will study the collection and identification of materials used as evidence. This will include an understanding of their physical and chemical nature and origins at the crime scene. Further, the student will utilize the collected evidence to suggest scenarios for crime scenes.
Credits: 3 cr.Variable Credits: [2, 0, 2]General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
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SCI 1107 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE I
An introduction to astronomy, forces and motion, and energy. Students will often construct laboratory apparatus from readily available sources to make physical measurements. This general education course is particularly suitable for elementary education majors.
Credits: 3 cr.Variable Credits: [2, 0, 2]General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
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SCI 1108 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE II
An introduction to the atom, chemistry, electricity and magnetism, sound, and light. Students will often construct laboratory apparatus from readily available sources to make physical measurements. This general education course is particularly suitable for elementary education majors.
Credits: 3 cr.Variable Credits: [2, 0, 2]General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
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SCI 3270 - NANOTECH LAB EXPERIENCE
An intensive nanotechnology laboratory experience. Topics covered include: material safety and equipment; basic nanotechnology processes; thin film deposition; lithography; materials modification; and device characterization, packaging, and testing. Permission of Nanotechnology Coordinator required.
Credits: 18 cr.
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SCI 4400 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
This is a course for one to three credits for practicing teachers and for graduate and undergraduate students who are enrolled in education programs. The course may focus on one or more physical science topics, but content, activities, and methods will be treated with equal importance for a variety of classroom settings. The information, ideas, and activities obtained will be timely and useful to teachers in their classrooms.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.Variable Credits: [Variable]
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SOC 1101 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Introduction to the basic concepts, premises, and techniques involved in the scientific approach to the study of human societies. Analysis is made of selected aspects of social behavior at interpersonal, intergroup, and societal levels. Global perspectives are explored.
Credits: 3 cr.General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
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SOC 1121 - CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS
A survey of the major social problems in contemporary American society with special attention to the major paradigms (conflict, functionalist, interactionist) that guide the formation of social policy. Special focus is on social and economic justice and populations at risk.
Credits: 3 cr.General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
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SOC 2200 - AMERICAN MINORITIES
An investigation of the individual and group processes by which the U. S. has been peopled and of the resulting racial, religious, and ethnic communities. Consideration will be given to the similarities and differences in the values and experiences of a variety of groups and to the relative strength of tendencies toward assimilation and toward preservation of distinguishing characteristics.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 2203 - TELEPHONE SURVEY RESEARCH
Provides training in applied social research. Students are directly involved in constructing an interview schedule, selecting a sample, conducting telephone interviews, coding and analyzing data, and writing a report.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: SOC 1101, PSY 11 01 or ANH 11 01.
Credits: 3 cr.General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
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SOC 2232 - AMERICAN FAMILY SYSTEMS
An examination of the diversity of marriage and family life in American society as reflected in changing social conditions and social policies. Focus is given to social and economic justice and populations at risk, including the identification and function of values, norms, and codes relevant to marriage and family decision making.
Credits: 3 cr.General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
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SOC 2260 - SOCIAL STRATIFICATION
This general education course provides an introduction to the study of social stratification in the United States of America and around the world. Students will investigate the dimensions of inequality among social positions analyze the means by which individuals, groups and countries attain unequal rank, and critique theories of this intersection of class, race, gender and country. Explores the problems associated with theorizing about and measuring social class.
Credits: 3 cr.General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
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SOC 3280 - SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
Explores sociological theories and research on deviant behavior. Emphasis is on understanding the social construction of what is considered deviance in society, the social patterns behind deviant behavior within society, and how deviance is a necessary part of society. Major and minor forms of deviant behavior will be explored using these perspectives.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3300 - MEN IN SOCIETY
Survey and analysis of traditional male sex-roles, as well as the evolution of new societal definitions of masculinity and the ‘New’ Men’s Movement. Male/male and male/female relationships and communication are also critiqued and evaluated. The emphasis throughout is upon student application of critical thinking skills to appropriate written and media sources of sociological information.
Credits: 3 cr.General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
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SOC 3301 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Overview of the major concepts, theories, and research findings in the field of organizational behavior. Examines the sociological analysis of organizations in modern society, the social dimensions of high performance organizations, and how to direct and lead individuals, groups and organizations.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3305 - SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
Analysis of the interrelationships between religion and other aspects of society, particularly with reference to the problems of order and change.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3306 - INTERRACIAL SEMINAR
Seminar introduces students to those sociological concepts relevant to race relations to facilitate interracial communication, to provide interracial understanding, and to encourage appreciation of cultural pluralism.
Credits: 3 cr.General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
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SOC 3307 - SOCIAL RESEARCH I: RESEARCH DESIGN DATA COLLECTION
Examines the basic relationship of research with social theory, the challenges of defining a problem for study, the selection of an appropriate sample, and the challenges faced in using various techniques to collect data from a sample. Careful consideration is given to the ethical issues that arise in the conduct of research.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3308 - SOCIAL RESEARCH II: ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION, AND APPLICATIONS
Covers how social scientists handle quantitative data. Reviews the scientific method, causality, the types of variables encountered in social research, and how data informs social theory. The focus is on learning basic techniques for describing social science data and testing for relationships between variables. Includes training in statistical software package and student-driven applied research projects; thus previous training in statistics strongly recommended.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3322 - SOCIOLOGY OF AGING
Analyzes the influence of social interaction upon the process, stages, and problems of aging, particularly of older age. Student-conducted oral history is utilized not only as a catalyst for intergenerational understanding and respect, but also as a therapeutic social work technique designed to enhance the self-image of older people by having them look back over their personal histories and through that process help them to meet the human need to attain a self-appreciation of the validity and significance of their lives.
Prerequisites & Notes: Dual listed with 5522.
Credits: 3 cr.General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
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SOC 3336 - POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY
Covers the intersection of sociology and politics. Investigates the development of policy issues, people’s reactions and responses to them, and resolution of the issues in the public arena. Focuses on the dynamics of power and influence in the social relations: who has power, who does not, and why.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3340 - VISUAL SOCIOLOGY
Explores social relations with the camera. Examines the use of photographs as tools of inquiry, documentation, and data for social analysis. Studies problems related to cultural features affecting visual perception and reportage.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3350 - SELECTED TOPICS SEMINAR
Review of a specialty area in anthropology, sociology or the study of a problem from an interdisciplinary position.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: Upper division standing and permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 - 6 cr.Notes: May be taken for one through six credits.
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SOC 3357 - SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION
This course is designed to introduce students to the major sociological theories and research in the area of education. Students will examine the history and structure of education in the U.S. and how the U.S. compares with other countries. Understanding who makes it and who doesn’t in the U.S. education system and why, is the major focus of the course.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3360 - SOCIOLOGY OF MEDICINE
This course includes the sociological study of physical health and illness, therapy, rehabilitation, and the organization of health care systems in the United States. It examines help-seeking behaviors, utilization of health care services, issues of bioethics, and the roles of health care service providers all from the sociological perspective. Race, class, and gender stratification within the health care system will also be explored.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: SOC 1101.
Credits: 3 cr.General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
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SOC 4415 - AMERICAN VALUES IN CONFLICT
Analyzes American values and values conflicts from a sociological perspective, placing such values and conflicts within a context of ideological orientation, ethnic/racial and social class diversity, group interaction, socio-cultural change, and societal policy.
Credits: 3 cr.General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
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SOC 4441 - ORGANIZATIONAL INTERNSHIP
Provides experience in the regular activities of a business, government agency, or social service organization. Students will prepare an analysis of the organization’s role system and its real or potential area of stress.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; SOC 3301 strongly recommended.
Credits: 6 - 15 cr.Notes: May be taken for six through fifteen credits.
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SOC 4480 - SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
An examination of classical and contemporary sociological theorists: Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, C. Wright Mills, Erving Goffman and Amitai Etzioni. Each theoretical perspective is critically reviewed.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: Twelve semester hours of Sociology courses or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 4497 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study is an activity initiated by the student to increase his/her already advanced knowledge in a particular academic discipline. The subject is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member who has special expertise in that field.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.Notes: May be taken for one, two or three credits at one time.
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SPA 1101 - INTRODUCTORY SPANISH I
For students who have not previously studied Spanish. Fundamentals of grammar, intensive drill in pronunciation, comprehension, and speaking. Two hours language laboratory required weekly.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPA 1102 - INTRODUCTORY SPANISH II
Continuation of 1101, two hour language laboratory weekly.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: SPA 11 01 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPA 2201 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I
Continuation of 1102, grammar review.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: SPA 11 02 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPA 2202 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
Continuation of 2201.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: SPA 2201 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPA 2205 - PHONETICS AND PRONUNCIATION
A study of the speech organs, place and manner of articulation of Spanish phonemes and their phonetic realizations, along with extensive practice exercise on pronunciation, intonation, stress and sentence rhythm. The numerous changes occurring in connected and rapid speech will be studied as well. Students will also be introduced to some Spanish dialects and regional pronunciation patterns.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisites: SPA 1102 or equivalent; SPA 2201 or higher is preferred.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPA 2225 - SPANISH GRAMMAR REVIEW
SPA 2224 is a transition course between the intermediate and advanced level Spanish courses. It provides intensive Spanish grammar review and practice. It emphasizes the foundations of grammar and their expression in conversation, writing, and reading. In this course, students will increase their grammatical competency and command, as well as, work towards developing a more complex grammatical expression.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisites: SPA 2201, SPA 2202, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPA 3300 - SPANISH CONVERSATION
Practice in oral self-expression and comprehension. Selected topics assigned for each class.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: SPA 2202 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPA 3301 - CONVERSATION AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
SPA 3301 is an upper level conversation course designed to move students from intermediate to advanced level oral proficiency. All class activities will focus on contemporary Hispanic issues and will consist of individual/group presentations, debate, and discussion.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisites: SPA 2201, SPA 2202, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPA 3306 - THE CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION OF SPAIN
Examines the history of customs and institutions of Spain. Emphasizes the effect of history on general culture and customs of present-day Spain.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: SPA 2202 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPA 3307 - THE CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION OF LATIN AMERICA
Studies the history, customs and politics of Latin America. Emphasizes general characteristics: race, religion, life style, etc.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: SPA 2202 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPA 3310 - INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY STUDIES
SPA 3310 in an introductory course in literary studies. In this course, students will read a diverse but representative collection of short Peninsular and Latin American literary texts, concentrating on their form, creation, context, and meaning. As a result, students will develop better reading, critical thinking, and evaluative skills.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisites: SPA 2202, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPA 3320 - ADVANCED SPANISH STRUCTURE
Study and application of Spanish structural patterns; emphasizes syntax.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: SPA 2202 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPA 3351 - TOPICS IN THE LITERATURE OF SPAIN
SPA 3351 is a Peninsular Literature course designed to enhance and refine the introductory literary skills gained in SPA 33 1 0. As a topics course it will vary each semester in thematic focus. Nevertheless, one can expect to study in detail a particular era, writer, genre, or Peninsular literary phenomena. Some examples might include: The Medieval Text, Golden Age Theater, Cervantes, Becquer, The Realist versus Surrealist Text, The Works of Garcia Lorca, Literature of Exile, Feminist Voices in Spanish Literature, New Theater, or Avant-garde Movements.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisites: SPA 3310 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPA 3360 - TOPICS IN THE LITERATURE OF LATIN AMERICA
SPA 3360 is a Latin American Literature course designed to enhance and refine the introductory literary skills gained in SPA 33 1 0. As a topics course it will vary each semester in thematic focus. Nevertheless, one can expect to study in detail a particular area, writer, genre, or Latin American literary phenomena. Some examples might include: Latin American Parody, Journalism and Art Criticism in Latin America, the Avant-garde, Latin American Children’s Literature, Feminist Voices in Latin American Literature, or Experimental Urban Theater.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisites: SPA 331 0 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPA 3370 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
Open to students who wish to continue the study of Spanish abroad. Plans for foreign study should be presented at least one semester prior to departure and should be approved by the department chairperson. Number of credits granted will be based upon validated credentials presented to the department. The student should register for SPA 33 70-3380 prior to departure. Students should consult the regulations for study-abroad available in the Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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SPA 3371 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See SPA 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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SPA 3372 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See SPA 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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SPA 3373 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See SPA 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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SPA 3374 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See SPA 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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SPA 3375 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See SPA 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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SPA 3376 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See SPA 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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SPA 3377 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See SPA 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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SPA 3378 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See SPA 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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SPA 3379 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See SPA 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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SPA 3380 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See SPA 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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SPA 4400 - SENIOR SEMINAR
Selected topics in Spanish and Latin American Literature.
Credits: 2 cr.
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SPA 4497 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study is an activity initiated by the student to increase his/her already advanced knowledge in a particular academic discipline. The subject is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member who has special expertise in that field.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.Notes: May be taken for 1 - 3 credits at one time.
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SPE 1101 - INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION
Examines the nature and need of persons who are exceptional in emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development, including the gifted and talented. Discussions will include career opportunities, social issues, current trends in Special Education, rehabilitation and related settings. Observation in Special Education settings will be available.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 3270 - MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED
Introduction to etiology, characteristics, education, management, and laws pertaining to children and adults with mental and physical disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: SPE 1101 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 3275 - INCLUSION OF DIVERSE LEARNERS
This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to teach in schools which are becoming diverse. Issues, which include gender, social class, race, ethnicity, disabilities and religion, will be discussed. The teacher candidate will develop skills in teaching pedagogy, assessment curriculum development and teacher student relationships.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 3280 - CHILDREN IN NEED OF EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Examines the etiology of emotional disturbance with concentration on the characteristics, diagnostic procedures, therapy, educational strategies, instructional materials, and relevant research in relation to the education of emotional/behavioral disturbance. Includes observation and child study experience.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 3290 - LEARNING DISABILITIES
Introduction to the definition, identification, etiology, and epidemiology of learning disabilities with a particular emphasis on methods of differential diagnosis and educational procedure. Remediation strategies, classroom management, and research will be studied.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 3300 - CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT & ADJUSTMENT
Examines curriculum development, adjustments, methods, and materials in Special Education. Studies IEP goals, school organization, grouping, planning unit instruction, teaching-learning process, evaluating pupil progress, and parent and other agency relationships.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: SPE 3270 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 3320 - GIFTED AND TALENTED
Considers the characteristics of the gifted and talented. Introduces teaching procedures, program types, curriculum materials, and research.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 3322 - STRATEGIES FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH MILD DISABILITIES
A study of cognitive and metacognitive strategies with emphasis on how to assess, plan, design, and implement strategies for adolescent students with mild disabilities, and implement strategies for adolescent students with mild disabilities. Strategy instruction will include the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, social skills, transition, and employment.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 3330 - CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
Studies the definitions, causes, characteristics, and education of children and youth from multi cultural environments. Considers problems in social-psychological context with implications for programs of improvement and research.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 3351 - BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
Studies the implications of behavior theory as classroom teaching techniques. Conditioning of both academic skills and non-academic behaviors on an individual and group is stressed. Direct experience in modifying the behavior of exceptional children will be arranged.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 3370 - EARLY CHILDHOOD DISABILITIES
Examines the nature, needs, and education of young children with disabilities in infant-toddler, preschool, and primary programs. Emphasis will be on identification, multi-disciplinary educational planning, parent counseling, agencies, and services. Coverage will include special classes, resource rooms, and mainstream education including curriculum, methods, and materials plus the roles of other professionals. Observations and child studies are required.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 3380 - ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
Provides students with the skills necessary to diagnose and correct learning problems. Special attention is given to considerations related to the selection of appropriate formal tests (e.g., test bias). Selective diagnostic instruments are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: SPE 1101.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 3390 - METHODS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MILD DISABILITIES
Provides organizational procedures, curriculum practices, methods and techniques used in educating mildly handicapped students K-12 in need of academic learning support. Emphasis is on direct teaching, collaborative practices, transitional planning, and curriculum adaptation.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: SPE 1101 and SPE 3300.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 3391 - THE EXCEPTIONAL PERSON IN THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE - A COMPARATIVE
Designed to provide a comparative study of the U.S. and Europe of the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of exceptional persons from birth through adulthood. Study involves contact with families of exceptional individuals and professionals providing services on both continents.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 4400 - STUDENT TEACHING
(By arrangement). Opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired in professional preparation. Accomplished by a field experience under the supervision of master teachers in two different special classes in university established centers. Observations and conferences are scheduled by the departmental supervisor.
Credits: 12 cr.
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SPE 4420 - OBSERVATION AND PARTICIPATION - SPECIAL ED
Observation and participation in classroom setting. Emphasizing teaching/learning process, selecting, organizing, and presenting lessons and materials. Projects and demonstrations required.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 4430 - TECHNOLOGY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
Introduction to and overview of the possibilities provided by microcomputers in assisting the exceptional learner. Provides initial skill and knowledge in using the microcomputer. Exposure will be made to available resources, selection and evaluation of course ware, adaptive devices, curriculum, correlation, and classroom integration.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 4440 - METHODS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MODERATE/SEVERE DISABILITIES
Study of the nature and needs of school age children with moderate and severe handicapping conditions that include cognitive, health and/or physical impairments. Focus is on the educational and vocational needs of these children from a content base which includes identification, assessment, and remediation practices which are coupled with supportive measures, materials, and techniques. The use of instructional adaptations such as assistive technology will be stressed.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: SPE 11 01 and SPE 3300.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 4450 - INTERNSHIP
A supervised field experience in a professional setting serving individuals with disabilities.
Credits: 12 cr.
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SPE 4460 - PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR
Designed to develop and refine the professional competencies of the special education major prior to the field experience and/or accepting a professional position. Coverage includes general orientation to the profession, current issues, school organization and administration, techniques for seeking a professional position, the scope of the field of special education, and professional responsibilities.
Credits: 2 cr.
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SPE 4480 - SPECIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
Special workshop/seminars focusing on contemporary trends, topics, and problems in the field of special education.
Credits: 1 - 6 cr.Notes: May be taken for one through six credits.
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SPE 4481 - SPECIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
See SPE 4480 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 6 cr.
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SPE 4482 - SPECIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
See SPE 4480 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 6 cr.
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SPE 4483 - SPECIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
See SPE 4480 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 6 cr.
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SPE 4484 - SPECIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
See SPE 4480 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 6 cr.
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SPE 4485 - SPECIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
See SPE 4480 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 6 cr.
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SPE 4497 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study is an activity initiated by the student to increase his/her already advanced knowledge in a particular academic discipline. The subject is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member who has special expertise in that field.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.Notes: May be taken for 1 - 3 credits at one time.
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SWK 1101 - HUMAN SERVICES
Introduces students to the field of Human Services. Examines the multiple disciplines involved in Human Services with a focus on the social work profession. Familiarizes students with the history of social work, the various professional roles, and the emergent issues, strengths, needs and trends that affect both the private and public sectors involved in Human Services.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SWK 2201 - AFRICAN-AMERICANS: AN INCLUSIVE VIEW
Provides an opportunity for students to gain an awareness and understanding of the important contributions to society made throughout history by persons of color.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SWK 2247 - SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM ORIENTATION
Acquaints students with the demands of professional social work education. Examines the structure of the social work program in relationship to the required curriculum designed to prepare students for beginning generalist social work practice.
Credits: 1 cr.
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SWK 2248 - SOCIAL WORK VALUES AND ETHICS
Integrates content about values and principles of ethical decision making as presented in the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics. Provides students with the opportunity to be aware of personal values and to analyze ethical dilemmas and the ways in which these affect practice, services, and clients.
Credits: 1 cr.
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SWK 2249 - PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Familiarizes students with the use of communication skills in professional social work, including written, verbal, and non-verbal communication. Exposes students to APA style writing, library resources, and an introduction to verbal and non-verbal communication with clients. Requires the completion of an early field education experience.
Credits: 1 cr.
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SWK 2251 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK
Introduces students to the profession of Social Work. Provides an overview of social work by familiarizing the students with a generalist perspective and includes issues such as diversity, populations at risk, and the values and ethics of the profession. Examines the history of the profession, social welfare policies, economic justice, and human behavior theories that are related to social work practice.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SWK 3300 - HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
Focuses on the reciprocal relationships between human behavior and social environments. Includes empirically based theories and knowledge that focus on the interactions between and among individuals, groups, societies, and economic systems. Includes theories and knowledge of biological, sociological, cultural, psychological, and spiritual development across the life span; the range of social systems in which people live (individual, family, group, organizational, and community); and the ways social systems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving health and well-being.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SWK 3308 - EVALUATION RESEARCH
Provides an understanding of a scientific, analytic, and ethical approach to building knowledge for social work practice through qualitative and quantitative research content. Prepares students to develop, use, and effectively communicate empirically based knowledge and critical thinking skills, including evidence-based interventions.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SWK 3315 - EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE IN AMERICA
Analyzes the history and evolution of social welfare services, the history of social work and major policies that form the foundation of social welfare. Includes the impact of social welfare on populations at risk and examines factors that contribute to and constitute being at risk. Provides knowledge of distributive justice, human and civil rights, and the global interconnections of oppression.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SWK 3320 - GERONTOLOGY
Provides students from a variety of careers (such as social work and psychology) with an introduction to gerontology. Emphasizes a person-in-environment perspective to interacting with older persons and includes a practice-based component. Provides an opportunity for students to practice interaction skills with older persons. Offers current implications of aging in our complex, and increasingly older, modern society.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: SOC 1101.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SWK 3321 - CHILD WELFARE
Introduces students to the field of child welfare in social work. Students will explore issues affecting the lives of children in the United States and current services developed to meet children’s needs. The course is taught from a systems, strengths-based perspective.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SWK 3330 - SOCIAL POLICY
Provides knowledge and skills to understand major social policies that form the current structure of social welfare services and the role of policy in service delivery, social work practice and attainment of individual and social well-being. Analyzes and researches organizational, local, state, national, and international issues in social welfare policy and social service delivery. Prepares students to influence, formulate and advocate for policy, consistent with social work values, as a means of alleviating poverty, oppression and other forms of social and economic injustice.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SWK 3350 - SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH SMALL GROUPS
Focuses on ethical practice content that encompasses values, knowledge, and skills to work with GROUPS, including engaging clients in an appropriate working relationship; identifying needs, resources, and assets; collecting and assessing information; evaluating program outcomes and practice effectiveness; and planning for service delivery. Includes content on identifying, analyzing, and implementing empirically based interventions designed to achieve client goals, through the use of communication skills, supervision, and consultation. Emphasizes strengths, capacities, and resources of client systems, especially those populations at risk, in relation to their broader environments. Promotes strategies for effective practice with persons from diverse backgrounds and considers technological advances.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: Social work candidacy.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SWK 3351 - SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Focuses on ethical practice content that encompasses values, knowledge, and skills to work with COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, including engaging clients in an appropriate working relationship; identifying needs, resources, and assets; collecting and assessing information; evaluating program outcomes and practice effectiveness; and planning for service delivery. Includes content on identifying, analyzing, and implementing empirically based interventions designed to achieve client goals, through the use of communication skills, supervision, and consultation. Emphasizes strengths, capacities, and resources of client systems, especially those populations at risk, in relation to their broader environments. Promotes strategies for effective practice with persons from diverse backgrounds and considers technological advances.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: Social work candidacy.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SWK 3352 - SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH FAMILIES
Focuses on ethical practice content that encompasses values, knowledge, and skills to work with FAMILIES, including engaging clients in an appropriate working relationship; identifying needs, resources, and assets; collecting and assessing information; evaluating program outcomes and practice effectiveness; and planning for service delivery. Includes content on identifying, analyzing, and implementing empirically based interventions designed to achieve client goals, through the use of communication skills, supervision, and consultation. Emphasizes strengths, capacities, and resources of client systems, especially those populations at risk, in relation to their broader environments. Promotes strategies for effective practice with persons from diverse backgrounds and considers technological advances.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: Social work candidacy.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SWK 3353 - SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH INDIVIDUALS
Focuses on ethical practice content that encompasses values, knowledge, and skills to work with INDIVIDUALS, including engaging clients in an appropriate working relationship; identifying needs, resources, and assets; collecting and assessing information; evaluating program outcomes and practice effectiveness; and planning for service delivery. Includes content on identifying, analyzing, and implementing empirically based interventions designed to achieve client goals, through the use of communication skills, supervision, and consultation. Emphasizes strengths, capacities, and resources of client systems, especially those populations at risk, in relation to their broader environments. Promotes strategies for effective practice with persons from diverse backgrounds and considers technological advances.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: Social work candidacy.
Credits: 3 cr.
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