Wide-ranging introduction to the visual arts that focuses primarily on the art and architecture of Western Civilization. Topics include art theory, visual perception, subject matter and content, art-making media and techniques, the creative process and the relation of art to its historical and cultural context. Does not meet art major core requirements for art history. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IB).
Introduction to Web site design for creating visual materials on a microcomputer. Students create artistic “WWW pages,” work on group assignments and publish collective work as a hyperlink to the home pages of the Art Department and/or other campus offices. Major Prerequisites: ART 201 and 226 or 227. Non-Major Prerequisite: COSC 116 or permission of the instructor. Six hours per week.
Introduces the non-biology major to the broad principles, fundamental ideas and new discoveries in biology that significantly affect the human being’s present and future existence. Relates the study of biology to the pressing social and cultural issues of today. Does not satisfy requirements within the major. Prerequisite: BIOL 101. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IVB (Prior to Fall 2008: IIIB).
Introduces the non-biology major to the broad principles, fundamental ideas and new discoveries in biology that significantly affect the human being’s present and future existence. Relates the study of biology to the pressing social and cultural issues of today. Does not satisfy requirements within the major. Prerequisite: BIOL 101. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IVB (Prior to Fall 2008: IIIB).
Review of laboratory safety. Summary of government laws and regulatory bodies and their effect on lab policy. Illustrations of proper procedures for laboratory hazards. Topics include chemicals, infectious microbes, animals, fire, electrical equipment, radiation, glassware and compressed gases. Training in the use of safety equipment and protective clothing and general first aid. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 115 and MDTC 101. One hour per week.
Advanced study of system-focused physiology and pathophysiology. Analyzes the relationship between normal physiology and pathological phenomena produced by altered health states across the life span. Emphasis is on application in the clinical areas of practice. Students may not receive credit for both NURS 552 and BIOL 552. Prerequisite: B.S. in biology, health related field or education with biology emphasis. Three hours lecture per week.
Exposes students to the expectations and environment of business. Allows students to assess their personal career interests and personal learning styles to ensure they are taking coursework and participating in activities to meet their academic and career goals. Sessions vary in duration, depending on the activities involved, which are subject to change. Students have a mid-term and final examination that covers material from workshops. Prerequities: Business major and admitted to the professional program. Corequisite: MGMT 320 (if MGMT 320 is taken in summer or winter, student will participate in BUAD 300 the following semester). Hours per week varies.
Exposes students to the expectations and environment of business. Allows students to assess their personal career interests and personal learning styles to ensure they are taking coursework and participating in activities to meet their academic and career goals. Sessions vary in duration, depending on the activities involved, which are subject to change. Students have a mid-term and final examination that covers material from workshops. Prerequities: Business major and admitted to the professional program. Corequisite: MGMT 320 (if MGMT 320 is taken in summer or winter, student will participate in BUAD 300 the following semester). Hours per week varies.
Exposes students to the expectations and environment of business. Allows students to assess their personal career interests and personal learning styles to ensure they are taking coursework and participating in activities to meet their academic and career goals. Sessions vary in duration, depending on the activities involved, which are subject to change. Students have a mid-term and final examination that covers material from workshops. Prerequities: Business major and admitted to the professional program. Corequisite: MGMT 320 (if MGMT 320 is taken in summer or winter, student will participate in BUAD 300 the following semester). Hours per week varies.
Exposes students to the expectations and environment of business. Allows students to assess their personal career interests and personal learning styles to ensure they are taking coursework and participating in activities to meet their academic and career goals. Sessions vary in duration, depending on the activities involved, which are subject to change. Students have a mid-term and final examination that covers material from workshops. Prerequities: Business major and admitted to the professional program. Corequisite: MGMT 320 (if MGMT 320 is taken in summer or winter, student will participate in BUAD 300 the following semester). Hours per week varies.
Exposes students to the expectations and environment of business. Allows students to assess their personal career interests and personal learning styles to ensure they are taking coursework and participating in activities to meet their academic and career goals. Sessions vary in duration, depending on the activities involved, which are subject to change. Students have a mid-term and final examination that covers material from workshops. Prerequities: Business major and admitted to the professional program. Corequisite: MGMT 320 (if MGMT 320 is taken in summer or winter, student will participate in BUAD 300 the following semester). Hours per week varies.
Exposes students to the expectations and environment of business. Allows students to assess their personal career interests and personal learning styles to ensure they are taking coursework and participating in activities to meet their academic and career goals. Sessions vary in duration, depending on the activities involved, which are subject to change. Students have a mid-term and final examination that covers material from workshops. Prerequities: Business major and admitted to the professional program. Corequisite: MGMT 320 (if MGMT 320 is taken in summer or winter, student will participate in BUAD 300 the following semester). Hours per week varies.
Exposes students to the expectations and environment of business. Allows students to assess their personal career interests and personal learning styles to ensure they are taking coursework and participating in activities to meet their academic and career goals. Sessions vary in duration, depending on the activities involved, which are subject to change. Students have a mid-term and final examination that covers material from workshops. Prerequities: Business major and admitted to the professional program. Corequisite: MGMT 320 (if MGMT 320 is taken in summer or winter, student will participate in BUAD 300 the following semester). Hours per week varies.
Exposes students to the expectations and environment of business. Allows students to assess their personal career interests and personal learning styles to ensure they are taking coursework and participating in activities to meet their academic and career goals. Sessions vary in duration, depending on the activities involved, which are subject to change. Students have a mid-term and final examination that covers material from workshops. Prerequities: Business major and admitted to the professional program. Corequisite: MGMT 320 (if MGMT 320 is taken in summer or winter, student will participate in BUAD 300 the following semester). Hours per week varies.
Exposes students to the expectations and environment of business. Allows students to assess their personal career interests and personal learning styles to ensure they are taking coursework and participating in activities to meet their academic and career goals. Sessions vary in duration, depending on the activities involved, which are subject to change. Students have a mid-term and final examination that covers material from workshops. Prerequities: Business major and admitted to the professional program. Corequisite: MGMT 320 (if MGMT 320 is taken in summer or winter, student will participate in BUAD 300 the following semester). Hours per week varies.
1.000
Instructor TBD
BUAD 300-651
1164
Pers & Prof Dev For Business (Hybrid) - Decker, Wayne H.
Exposes students to the expectations and environment of business. Allows students to assess their personal career interests and personal learning styles to ensure they are taking coursework and participating in activities to meet their academic and career goals. Sessions vary in duration, depending on the activities involved, which are subject to change. Students have a mid-term and final examination that covers material from workshops. Prerequities: Business major and admitted to the professional program. Corequisite: MGMT 320 (if MGMT 320 is taken in summer or winter, student will participate in BUAD 300 the following semester). Hours per week varies.
Exposes students to the expectations and environment of business. Allows students to assess their personal career interests and personal learning styles to ensure they are taking coursework and participating in activities to meet their academic and career goals. Sessions vary in duration, depending on the activities involved, which are subject to change. Students have a mid-term and final examination that covers material from workshops. Prerequities: Business major and admitted to the professional program. Corequisite: MGMT 320 (if MGMT 320 is taken in summer or winter, student will participate in BUAD 300 the following semester). Hours per week varies.
1.000
Instructor TBD
BUAD 338-601
3102
Special Business Topics (Hybrid) - Street, Marc D.
Advanced study of varying business topics based on students' interests and needs. May be repeated once for credit under different subtitle. May substitute for a concentration elective depending on the topic (see director of undergraduate studies). Major Prerequisites: Varies by topic and admission to Professional Program. Non-Major Prerequisites: Varies by topic and junior standing. Three hours per week.
Intern experience in business or government. May be used as a business concentration/track elective if approved by the school dean. Prerequisites: Junior or senior status; business, accounting, information systems or economics major; placement and approval by the ABLE program director and admission to Professional Program.
Research associated with an internship experience in business or government. Prerequisites: BUAD 490 or completion of one to three hours per week ABLE requirement, placement approval and permission of the department chair, completion of ABLE office administrative requirements. One to three hours per week.
Individual tutorial course including research topics not covered in other courses. May be taken twice under different subtitles recorded with the registrar. Prerequisite: Admission to M.B.A. program, written permission of instructor and M.B.A. program director.
Individual tutorial course including research topics not covered in other courses. May be taken twice under different subtitles recorded with the registrar. Prerequisite: Admission to M.B.A. program, written permission of instructor and M.B.A. program director.
1.000
Instructor TBD
CADR 200-700
2794
Founds Of Cnflct & Conflct Res (Online) - Wessel, Michael J
Surveys the basic practical and theoretical foundations of conflict and conflict resolution. Introduces students to the basic theories and practices of conflict resolution providing them with a grounding in theories of conflict, their application, the dynamics of conflict and an overview of key conflict resolution processes. Students learn to understand their own conflicts and how the theories, skills and practices of conflict resolution can make conflict productive. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).
Study and practice of yoga. Focuses on sequences for strength, flexibility and balance and techniques for breath awareness, meditation and relaxation. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IB). Note: hybrid course.
Study and practice of yoga. Focuses on sequences for strength, flexibility and balance and techniques for breath awareness, meditation and relaxation. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IB). Note: hybrid course.
Intensive research opportunity for dance minors on a selected subject. May be taken under different subtitles for a total of four hours. Three hours per week with enhancement. Prerequisite: Proposal and permission of instructor and department chair prior to registration.
Intensive research opportunity for dance minors on a selected subject. May be taken under different subtitles for a total of four hours. Three hours per week with enhancement. Prerequisite: Proposal and permission of instructor and department chair prior to registration.
Intensive research opportunity for dance minors on a selected subject. May be taken under different subtitles for a total of four hours. Three hours per week with enhancement. Prerequisite: Proposal and permission of instructor and department chair prior to registration.
Intensive research opportunity for dance minors on a selected subject. May be taken under different subtitles for a total of four hours. Three hours per week with enhancement. Prerequisite: Proposal and permission of instructor and department chair prior to registration.
Intensive research opportunity for dance minors on a selected subject. May be taken under different subtitles for a total of four hours. Three hours per week with enhancement. Prerequisite: Proposal and permission of instructor and department chair prior to registration.
Intensive research opportunity for dance minors on a selected subject. May be taken under different subtitles for a total of four hours. Three hours per week with enhancement. Prerequisite: Proposal and permission of instructor and department chair prior to registration.
Intensive research opportunity for dance minors on a selected subject. May be taken under different subtitles for a total of four hours. Three hours per week with enhancement. Prerequisite: Proposal and permission of instructor and department chair prior to registration.
Intensive research opportunity for dance minors on a selected subject. May be taken under different subtitles for a total of four hours. Three hours per week with enhancement. Prerequisite: Proposal and permission of instructor and department chair prior to registration.
Explores forces behind business consumer purchases, capital spending and the balance of payments and their relationship to unemployment, inflation and the value of the dollar abroad. Also examines the effect of government spending, taxation and money supply policies on the economy's performance. Prerequisite: ECON 211. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).
Explores forces behind business consumer purchases, capital spending and the balance of payments and their relationship to unemployment, inflation and the value of the dollar abroad. Also examines the effect of government spending, taxation and money supply policies on the economy's performance. Prerequisite: ECON 211. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).
Explores forces behind business consumer purchases, capital spending and the balance of payments and their relationship to unemployment, inflation and the value of the dollar abroad. Also examines the effect of government spending, taxation and money supply policies on the economy's performance. Prerequisite: ECON 211. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).
Focuses on the need for educational leaders to use their knowledge of organizational theory to create a learning environment that promotes the success of all students. Emphasis is placed on the allowcation of resources such as personnel, facilities and technology to create an effective learning environment. Students investigate management issues dealing with the alignment of fiscal and human resource functions to the success of all students. Prerequisites: EDLD 516, EDLD 517, EDLD 552. Three hours per week.
Introduction to quantitative and qualitative methods of scientific inquiry. Gain experience in the use, interpretation and application of research to solve organizational and instructional problems. Must be taken within the first 12 hours of M.Ed. program. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study. Three hours per week.
Examination of contemporary cultural diversity within the United States educational environments. Special attention given to cultural problems and issues that influence opportunities and performance in educational institutions. Human relations skills considered for improving success within culturally diverse populations. Must be taken within the first 12 hours of M.Ed. program. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study. Three hours per week.
Identification of classroom problems and issues related to and involving instruction, learning and student assessment; the development and application of strategies to aid in resolving issues and solving problems; the coordination of student characteristics and environmental factors to improve the quality of learning experiences in the schools; and the exploration of the relationship between assessment and instruction. Must be taken within the first 12 hours of M.Ed. program. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate studies. Three hours per week.
This course seeks to equip teachers with strategies for co-teaching and for mentoring both intern novice teachers and paraprofessionals. While the primary focus will be on the intern-mentor relationship in professional development school (PDS) settings, the strategies of collaboration, differentiation of instruction and mentoring are relevant for all teachers. Three hours per week.
3.000
Instructor TBD
EDUC 570-701
2874
Currnt Issues In Educ Tech (Online) - Royer, Regina D.
Examines selected current issues in educational technology. Focuses on on the impact of technology on schools and a global society, safety issues, the digital divide and the impact of distance learning. Introduces a framework for teacher knowledge for technology integration. Research topics and prepare multimedia presentations. Must be taken within the first 12 hours of M.Ed. program. Prerequisites: Admission to graduate study and basic computer skills (file management, word processing, Web-based communication and researching skills). Three hours per week.
Supervised, on-site field experiences and a series of seminars with other interns. Experimental learning enhanced by guided readings, interaction with professional practitioners, participation in activities of the host agency, completion of a major project and seminar discussions. Prerequisite: Consent of M.Ed. coordinator.
Examines advanced multimedia authoring tools for designing K-16 classroom instruction. Develops multimedia skills with audio, video, graphics, interactive PowerPoint and Web 2.0 multimedia tools. Examines principles of constructivism, lesson design for project-based learning and assessment strategies. Prerequisites: Intermediate computer skills (file management, word processing, Internet searching, and PowerPoint). EDUC 570 and any two EDUC 500-level courses. Three hours per week.
Overview of the role of computers in education. Examination of computer applications as they relate to specific teaching/learning operations and educational functions in the pre-K-12 classroom. ELED 318 is crosslisted with SCED 318. May not receive credit for EDUC 318, ELED 318 and SCED 318. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program. Three hours per week.
Overview of the role of computers in education. Examination of computer applications as they relate to specific teaching/learning operations and educational functions in the pre-K-12 classroom. ELED 318 is crosslisted with SCED 318. May not receive credit for EDUC 318, ELED 318 and SCED 318. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program. Three hours per week.
Overview of the role of computers in education. Examination of computer applications as they relate to specific teaching/learning operations and educational functions in the pre-K-12 classroom. ELED 318 is crosslisted with SCED 318. May not receive credit for EDUC 318, ELED 318 and SCED 318. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program. Three hours per week.
Study of the ways language works and an introduction to the scientific study of language and linguistics. Presupposes no formal study or knowledge of language. Cannot receive credit for both ENGL 110 and ENGL 240. Prerequisite: C or better in ENGL 102 or 103. Three hours per week with enhancement.
Study of a literary figure, period, genre, movement or theme. May be repeated under different subtitles. Prerequisite: C or better in ENGL 102 or 103. Three hours per week plus enhancement. Meets General Education IB (Prior to Fall 2008: IA).
Study in literature written by American authors during the Harlem Renaissance period, beginning with the key concept of the period, W.E.B. Du Bois' Double Consciousness. Readings include but not limited to the poetry of Hughes, McKay, bennett, Fauset and Cullen; the fiction of Nugent, Fisher, Toomer, Larsen and Walter White. Prerequisite: C or better in ENGL 103. Meets General Education Requirement IB (Prior to Fall 2008: IA).
Study in literature written by American authors during the Harlem Renaissance period, beginning with the key concept of the period, W.E.B. Du Bois' Double Consciousness. Readings include but not limited to the poetry of Hughes, McKay, bennett, Fauset and Cullen; the fiction of Nugent, Fisher, Toomer, Larsen and Walter White. Prerequisite: C or better in ENGL 103. Meets General Education Requirement IB (Prior to Fall 2008: IA).
Linguistics approach to the peculiar relationship between a language and the cultural total of which the language is a part. Examines language variations within a community according to gender, age, geography, ethnicity, socioeconomic class and level of education. Considers the educational, political and economic implications. Prerequisite: C or better in ENGL 103. Three hours per week with enhancement.
An examination of selected topics of linguistics as they relate directly to first and second language learning. The course may focus in different semesters on such topics as phonology and language learning, syntactic theory and language learning, or discourse and language learning. This course may be repeated once under different course subtitles recorded with the registrar. Prerequisite: C or better in ENGL 102 or 103. Three hours per week with enhancement.
Emphasizes a linguistic approach to the peculiar relationship between a language and the cultural total of which the language is a part. It examines language variations within a community according to gender, age, geography, ethnicity, socioeconomic class and education, while considering the educational, political and economic implications. Specifically, this course should be considered an exploration of the study of language in its social setting. This course is for graduate credit only. Three hours per week.
An examination of selected topics of linguistics as they relate directly to first and second language learning. The course may focus in different semesters on such topics as phonology and language learning, syntactic theory and language learning, or discourse and language learning. This course may be repeated once under different course subtitles recorded with the registrar. May be offered for undergraduate or graduate credit. Three hours lecture per week.
Review of the American College of Sports Medicine’s knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) for a Health-Fitness Specialist (HFS). Exercise science majors must pass a national credentialing exam in the health-fitness field. Prepares students for the American College of Sports Medicine’s HFS examination. Prerequisites: EXSC 462, 472. Two hours per week.
Addresses fundamental concepts in financial management such as security markets, interest rates, taxes, risk analysis, time value of money, valuation models and related global issues. Explains how financial managers help maximize the value of a firm by making capital budgeting, cost of capital and capital structure decisions. Prerequisites: Majors: admission to the professional program, ECON 211, ECON 212. Minors or others: junior status, ACCT 201, MATH 155, ECON 150 or ECON 211. Three hours per week.
Addresses fundamental concepts in financial management such as security markets, interest rates, taxes, risk analysis, time value of money, valuation models and related global issues. Explains how financial managers help maximize the value of a firm by making capital budgeting, cost of capital and capital structure decisions. Prerequisites: Majors: admission to the professional program, ECON 211, ECON 212. Minors or others: junior status, ACCT 201, MATH 155, ECON 150 or ECON 211. Three hours per week.
Addresses fundamental concepts in financial management such as security markets, interest rates, taxes, risk analysis, time value of money, valuation models and related global issues. Explains how financial managers help maximize the value of a firm by making capital budgeting, cost of capital and capital structure decisions. Prerequisites: Majors: admission to the professional program, ECON 211, ECON 212. Minors or others: junior status, ACCT 201, MATH 155, ECON 150 or ECON 211. Three hours per week.
Analysis of the foreign exchange markets, exchange rate behavior and risk management, international trade financing, country risk analysis, international banking and the role of direct foreign investment. Prerequisite: B or better in FINA 311. Three hours per week.
Analysis of the foreign exchange markets, exchange rate behavior and risk management, international trade financing, country risk analysis, international banking and the role of direct foreign investment. Prerequisite: B or better in FINA 311. Three hours per week.
Intern experience in finance. May be used as a business concentration/track elective if approved by the school dean. Prerequisites: Finance major; FINA 311 with a B or better grade; placement approval and permission of the department chair; completion of ABLE office administrative requirements. Three hours per week.
Study of strategies for successful GIS management and implementation in an organization-wide context. Implementation management strategies are introduced through systematic user needs assessment, requirements specification, database design, application development, pilot project testing, implementation, operation, and maintenance. Public policy requirements and legal responsibilities for geographic records managment are also examined. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and GEOG 419 or GEOG 519. Three hours per week.
Examines practical approaches for incorporating geographic information systems (GIS) technology into a public administration setting. Discusses implementation strategies, cost-benefit analyses, and strategies for overcoming technical and organizational boundaries. Case studies illustrate how public officials have successfully applied GIS to their specific needs. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, POSC 540, and GEOG 419 or GEOG 519. Three hours per week.
Introduces the student to major figures in classical Greek and Roman mythology and demonstrates the interconnectedness of classical mythology and history from ancient times until the present. A general knowledge of classical mythology is indispensable for an understanding of social and political history of both the ancient and modern worlds. Also, without this knowledge, much of literature and art, past and present, would remain unintelligible. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIB.
Introduces the student to major figures in classical Greek and Roman mythology and demonstrates the interconnectedness of classical mythology and history from ancient times until the present. A general knowledge of classical mythology is indispensable for an understanding of social and political history of both the ancient and modern worlds. Also, without this knowledge, much of literature and art, past and present, would remain unintelligible. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIB.
Examines uses of information technology to meet management challenges within the business environment. Computer-based labs and class discussions promote understanding of the technical aspects of information systems, and an appreciation for the relationship between systems and organizational processes. Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in office productivity tools through examination or through approved course work (INFO 111, COSC 116, COSC 118, COSC 120 or equivalent. May take INFO 111 concurrently with INFO 211. Three hours per week.
Examines uses of information technology to meet management challenges within the business environment. Computer-based labs and class discussions promote understanding of the technical aspects of information systems, and an appreciation for the relationship between systems and organizational processes. Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in office productivity tools through examination or through approved course work (INFO 111, COSC 116, COSC 118, COSC 120 or equivalent. May take INFO 111 concurrently with INFO 211. Three hours per week.
Examines uses of information technology to meet management challenges within the business environment. Computer-based labs and class discussions promote understanding of the technical aspects of information systems, and an appreciation for the relationship between systems and organizational processes. Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in office productivity tools through examination or through approved course work (INFO 111, COSC 116, COSC 118, COSC 120 or equivalent. May take INFO 111 concurrently with INFO 211. Three hours per week.
3.000
Instructor TBD
INFO 211-604
3888
Info Sys Concepts For Mgmt (Hybrid) - Instructor TBD
Examines uses of information technology to meet management challenges within the business environment. Computer-based labs and class discussions promote understanding of the technical aspects of information systems, and an appreciation for the relationship between systems and organizational processes. Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in office productivity tools through examination or through approved course work (INFO 111, COSC 116, COSC 118, COSC 120 or equivalent. May take INFO 111 concurrently with INFO 211. Three hours per week.
3.000
Instructor TBD
INFO 211-605
1117
Info Sys Concepts For Mgmt (Hybrid) - Anderson, Laura E.
Examines uses of information technology to meet management challenges within the business environment. Computer-based labs and class discussions promote understanding of the technical aspects of information systems, and an appreciation for the relationship between systems and organizational processes. Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in office productivity tools through examination or through approved course work (INFO 111, COSC 116, COSC 118, COSC 120 or equivalent. May take INFO 111 concurrently with INFO 211. Three hours per week.
Examines uses of information technology to meet management challenges within the business environment. Computer-based labs and class discussions promote understanding of the technical aspects of information systems, and an appreciation for the relationship between systems and organizational processes. Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in office productivity tools through examination or through approved course work (INFO 111, COSC 116, COSC 118, COSC 120 or equivalent. May take INFO 111 concurrently with INFO 211. Three hours per week.
Examines uses of information technology to meet management challenges within the business environment. Computer-based labs and class discussions promote understanding of the technical aspects of information systems, and an appreciation for the relationship between systems and organizational processes. Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in office productivity tools through examination or through approved course work (INFO 111, COSC 116, COSC 118, COSC 120 or equivalent. May take INFO 111 concurrently with INFO 211. Three hours per week.
Examines uses of information technology to meet management challenges within the business environment. Computer-based labs and class discussions promote understanding of the technical aspects of information systems, and an appreciation for the relationship between systems and organizational processes. Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in office productivity tools through examination or through approved course work (INFO 111, COSC 116, COSC 118, COSC 120 or equivalent. May take INFO 111 concurrently with INFO 211. Three hours per week.
Examines uses of information technology to meet management challenges within the business environment. Computer-based labs and class discussions promote understanding of the technical aspects of information systems, and an appreciation for the relationship between systems and organizational processes. Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in office productivity tools through examination or through approved course work (INFO 111, COSC 116, COSC 118, COSC 120 or equivalent. May take INFO 111 concurrently with INFO 211. Three hours per week.
Examines uses of information technology to meet management challenges within the business environment. Computer-based labs and class discussions promote understanding of the technical aspects of information systems, and an appreciation for the relationship between systems and organizational processes. Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in office productivity tools through examination or through approved course work (INFO 111, COSC 116, COSC 118, COSC 120 or equivalent. May take INFO 111 concurrently with INFO 211. Three hours per week.
Examines uses of information technology to meet management challenges within the business environment. Computer-based labs and class discussions promote understanding of the technical aspects of information systems, and an appreciation for the relationship between systems and organizational processes. Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in office productivity tools through examination or through approved course work (INFO 111, COSC 116, COSC 118, COSC 120 or equivalent. May take INFO 111 concurrently with INFO 211. Three hours per week.
Study of modern statistical techniques with emphasis on data analysis in a computer assisted environment. Topics include analysis of variance and experimental design, categorical data analysis, regression analysis, model building, time series analysis and index numbers. Prerequisites: INFO 111 or COSC 116, MATH 160 and a C or better in MATH 155. Three hours per week.
Study of modern statistical techniques with emphasis on data analysis in a computer assisted environment. Topics include analysis of variance and experimental design, categorical data analysis, regression analysis, model building, time series analysis and index numbers. Prerequisites: INFO 111 or COSC 116, MATH 160 and a C or better in MATH 155. Three hours per week.
Study of modern statistical techniques with emphasis on data analysis in a computer assisted environment. Topics include analysis of variance and experimental design, categorical data analysis, regression analysis, model building, time series analysis and index numbers. Prerequisites: INFO 111 or COSC 116, MATH 160 and a C or better in MATH 155. Three hours per week.
Study of modern statistical techniques with emphasis on data analysis in a computer assisted environment. Topics include analysis of variance and experimental design, categorical data analysis, regression analysis, model building, time series analysis and index numbers. Prerequisites: INFO 111 or COSC 116, MATH 160 and a C or better in MATH 155. Three hours per week.
3.000
Instructor TBD
INFO 340-601
1177
Data Mining For Busn Intel (Hybrid) - Kottemann, Jeffrey E.
A high growth area, data mining is used by organizations to better underrstand teir situations as well as the world in which they function in order to devise effective strategies and policy options. Covers the concepts, software tools and related skills to help students become professional data analysts. A term project and presentation adopts a real-world problem-solving context. Prerequisites: Majors: INFO 211 and 281, admission to the Professional Program; Non-majors: Junior standing. Three hours per week.
Concepts and characteristics of data communication systems including network architectures, network operating systems, OSI Reference Model and network trends. Examination of wired and wireless networks, network security and network management. Major Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211 or COSC 116 or COSC 120. Non-Major Prerequisite: Junior standing, INFO 211 or COSC 116 or COSC 120. Three hours per week.
Concepts and characteristics of data communication systems including network architectures, network operating systems, OSI Reference Model and network trends. Examination of wired and wireless networks, network security and network management. Major Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211 or COSC 116 or COSC 120. Non-Major Prerequisite: Junior standing, INFO 211 or COSC 116 or COSC 120. Three hours per week.
Design, implementation, and documentation of an information system. The development project is in the form of field-study or in-depth case-study. Successful completion of this course satisfies the ABLE requirement. Major Prerequisites: INFO 311 and admission to Professional Program. Non-Major Prerequisite: Junior standing, INFO 311. Three hours per week.
Professional work experience in information systems. Prerequisite: INFO 311 and admission to the Professional Program; placement and approval of internship by the ABLE office. Three hours per week.
Exploration of enterprise-wide systems used in businesses. Explore concepts and use of different enterprise systems including ERP and CRM systems. Gain a better understanding of ERP systems by using SAP R/3 to conduct common processes in businesses. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program; INFO 326 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. Four hours per week for half a semester.
Review of laboratory safety. Summary of government laws and regulatory bodies and their effect on lab policy. Illustrations of proper procedures for laboratory hazards. Topics include chemicals, infectious microbes, animals, fire, electrical equipment, radiation, glassware and compressed gases. Training in the use of safety equipment, protective clothing and general first aid. Student may not earn credit for both MDTC 101 and BIOL 115. One hour per week.
Study of the general nature, behavior and functions of organization and management in business. Emphasis on planning, organizing, leading, motivating and controlling. Major Prerequisite: Admission to the professional program. Non-Major Prerequisite: Junior standing and C or better in ECON 150 or 211 or 212. Corequisite: BUAD 300. Three hours per week.
Intern experience in management. May substitute for a management major elective if approved by the school dean. Prerequisites: Junior status, management major, placement and approval by the ABLE program director and admission to Professional Program. Three hours per week.
Survey of basic marketing concepts and principles from a managerial perspective. Topics include the marketing concept, environment and demand analysis, marketing mix (product, price distribution and promotion) and an introduction to marketing strategy and international marketing. Major Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Program. Non-Major Prerequisites: Completion of 56 credit hours of college courses and ECON 150 or 211 or 212 with C or better. Three hours per week.
Intern experience in marketing. May substitute for a marketing major elective if approved by the school dean. Prerequisites: Junior standing, marketing major, placement and approval by the ABLE program director and admission to Professional Program. Three hours per week.
An historical survey of Pop, Rock, and Soul music, from the 1920s to the present. The student will to develop an understanding of the different musical styles as well as the social and cultural issues associated with each. Prior knowledge of music is helpful but not required. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education requirement IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: 1B).
An historical survey of Pop, Rock, and Soul music, from the 1920s to the present. The student will to develop an understanding of the different musical styles as well as the social and cultural issues associated with each. Prior knowledge of music is helpful but not required. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education requirement IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: 1B).
Introduces students to professional nursing practice including history, legal, ethical, economic, and cultural issues, and nursing process. Discussion of roles and responsibilities in communication, documentation, and use of clinical technologies with application through web, campus-based and selected field experiences. Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing major or 2nd Bachelor's Degree program, BIOL 334 with a C or better. Three hours lecture per week.
Introduces students to professional nursing practice including history, legal, ethical, economic, and cultural issues, and nursing process. Discussion of roles and responsibilities in communication, documentation, and use of clinical technologies with application through web, campus-based and selected field experiences. Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing major or 2nd Bachelor's Degree program, BIOL 334 with a C or better. Three hours lecture per week.
Introduces students to professional nursing practice including history, legal, ethical, economic, and cultural issues, and nursing process. Discussion of roles and responsibilities in communication, documentation, and use of clinical technologies with application through web, campus-based and selected field experiences. Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing major or 2nd Bachelor's Degree program, BIOL 334 with a C or better. Three hours lecture per week.
Functional health assessment of individuals from adolescence through older adulthood. Students practice health assessment skills in clinical settings with people of varied ages, social, cultural and economic backgrounds. Intended for students admitted to undergraduate nursing program. Five hours per week.
Functional health assessment of individuals from adolescence through older adulthood. Students practice health assessment skills in clinical settings with people of varied ages, social, cultural and economic backgrounds. Intended for students admitted to undergraduate nursing program. Five hours per week.
Functional health assessment of individuals from adolescence through older adulthood. Students practice health assessment skills in clinical settings with people of varied ages, social, cultural and economic backgrounds. Intended for students admitted to undergraduate nursing program. Five hours per week.
Focus on the theory of health of families, aggregated and communities with complex needs. Explores political, ethical, legal and sociocultural climates and theory related to the health care needs of an aging population. Prerequisites: NURS 329, 351, 361, 371, 381, 431 (coreq). Three hours per week.
Prepares beginning practitioners to work with families, aggregates and communities in rural settings. Clinical practice guided by the objectives of Healthy People 2000 and the use of critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: NURS 351, 361, 371, 329, 381. Co-requisite: NURS 430. Three hours per week.
3.000
Instructor TBD
NURS 442-610
3093
Nurs Lead And Management (Hybrid) - McDowell, Dorothea E.
Explores roles in nursing within the health care system with particular emphasis on leadership and management functions. Provides students with a conceptual understanding of the social, political, legislative and economic forces shaping the U.S. health care system and its impact on the rural environment. Prerequisites: NURS 310, 311, 312, 319, 329, 350, 351, 422, 423 with a C or better. Pre/Co-requisites: NURS 380, 381, 430, 431, 443. Two hours per week.
Emphasizes integration of nursing knowledge, values and skills in caring for groups of clients. Students experience various professional nursing roles and apply leadership and management strategies. Prerequisites: NURS 310, 311, 312, 319, 329, 350, 351, 422, 423 with a C or better. Pre/Co-requisites: NURS 380, 381, 430, 431, 442. Six hours per week.
Emphasizes integration of nursing knowledge, values and skills in caring for groups of clients. Students experience various professional nursing roles and apply leadership and management strategies. Prerequisites: NURS 310, 311, 312, 319, 329, 350, 351, 422, 423 with a C or better. Pre/Co-requisites: NURS 380, 381, 430, 431, 442. Six hours per week.
Emphasizes integration of nursing knowledge, values and skills in caring for groups of clients. Students experience various professional nursing roles and apply leadership and management strategies. Prerequisites: NURS 310, 311, 312, 319, 329, 350, 351, 422, 423 with a C or better. Pre/Co-requisites: NURS 380, 381, 430, 431, 442. Six hours per week.
Assists nursing students in applying best practices in nursing and nursing education to individual educational programs of study. This hybrid course offers online interaction, weekly class/group meetings and opportunities for hands-on application of nursing information. Involves students in activities that increase use of evidence-based information in health care and nursing education. Focuses on strengthening students’ understanding of the scientific basis of nursing, application of the nursing process in a variety of settings and success in academic pursuits. Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program. One hour classroom per week with online component.
Provides the didactic content as a basis for history-taking and physical examination skills necessary for an advanced practice nurse. Critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills are used to analyze the history, physical examination and laboratory data in order to lay the foundation for an accurate assessment of the client and establish priorities of care. Physical, psychosocial, developmental, occupational and cultural assessment are considered as foundational to advanced practice nursing. May not receive credit for NURS 510 and NURS 512. Prerequisite: Admission to the master’s program or consent of instructor. Prerequsite/Corequisite: NURS 552. FNP Corequisite: NURS 511. Three hours per week.
Focuses on the importance of the theoretical foundations of research, and on qualitative methods of scientific inquiry. Emphasis in placed on the accumulation of scientific evidence in health care, and on the critical analysis and communication of evidence related to a specific topic. Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate program or permission of the instructor. Three hours per week.
Advanced study of system-focused physiology and pathophysiology. Analyzes the relationship between normal physiology and pathological phenomena produced by altered health states across the life span. Emphasis is on application in the clinical areas of practice. Students may not receive credit for both NURS 552 and BIOL 552. Prerequisite: B.S. in biology, health-related field or education with biology emphasis. Three hours per week.
Organized around major management functions, focuses on development of theoretical and practical knowledge to prepare students for advanced management responsibilities in diverse health care settings. Explores professional and organizational dynamics including an overview of management theories, organizational behavior, marketing of health care services, resource analysis and allocation, conflict management, performance improvement, quality management, and implementing planned change. Co-requisite: NURS 562. Three hours per week.
Focuses on theory, methods and tools for quality improvement. Prepares for design, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based quality health care practices for patient populations (individuals and aggregates) in a variety of settings. Assess organizational culture, gather safety information, analyze data and translate findings into systems changes through action learning experiences within organizations. Prerequisites: Admissions to the D.N.P. Program; NURS 744 or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
3.000
Instructor TBD
PHEC 106-613
2965
Personalized Health/fitnes (Hybrid) - Marinaro, Laura Marie
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
3.000
Instructor TBD
PHEC 106-623
2969
Personalized Health/fitnes (Hybrid) - Marinaro, Laura Marie
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
3.000
Instructor TBD
PHEC 106-661
2983
Personalized Health/fitnes (Hybrid) - Merkel, Joshua Anthony
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Study and practice of principles that affect human health. Emphases on physical fitness, stress management, nutrition and weight control with specific personalized techniques for optimizing health. Four hours per week. Meets General Education V (Prior to Fall 2008: IV).
Explores the relationship between mainstream literacy and students who are traditionally marginalized by their diverse learning needs as well as by socioeconomic, political and cultural factors. Investigates local educational reforms for at-risk readers and their families. Three hours per week.
Physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children (ages 3-18) with emphasis on adolescent development. Attention is given to student learning and assessment. Required field observation. Credit may not be received for both SCED 300 and ELED 304 or EDUC 300. Three hours per week.
Identification and analysis of basic concepts of sociology; study of interrelatedness of structures, systems and institutions, and of the social processes by which society evolves. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).
Identification and analysis of basic concepts of sociology; study of interrelatedness of structures, systems and institutions, and of the social processes by which society evolves. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).
Seeks answers to questions about why humans use violence to resolve conflict and what social forces produce conflict in the family, ethnic and racial groups, economic groups and nation states. Explores nature and practice of nonviolent conflict resolution. Cross-listed with CADR 225. May not receive credit for both CADR 225 and SOCI 225. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).
Introduction to social work as a profession. Examination of the social welfare system as society’s response to human need and structure for delivery of social services. Overview of fields of social welfare service and social work roles in each field. Twenty-five hours of volunteer service in a social agency required. Three hours per week.
Introduction to social work as a profession. Examination of the social welfare system as society’s response to human need and structure for delivery of social services. Overview of fields of social welfare service and social work roles in each field. Twenty-five hours of volunteer service in a social agency required. Three hours per week.
Examines the individual, family, and peer group in the context of social systems using a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspective. Explores human development through the lifespan. Presents theories which explain human behavior and inform social work practices. Focuses on privilege, oppression, prejudice, and discrimination. Develops foundation assessment skills. Prerequisites: SOWK 200, BIOL 101 or 215 or 216, SOCI 101, PSYC 101, or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Examines the individual, family, and peer group in the context of social systems using a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspective. Explores human development through the lifespan. Presents theories which explain human behavior and inform social work practices. Focuses on privilege, oppression, prejudice, and discrimination. Develops foundation assessment skills. Prerequisites: SOWK 200, BIOL 101 or 215 or 216, SOCI 101, PSYC 101, or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Examines the individual, family, and peer group in the context of social systems using a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspective. Explores human development through the lifespan. Presents theories which explain human behavior and inform social work practices. Focuses on privilege, oppression, prejudice, and discrimination. Develops foundation assessment skills. Prerequisites: SOWK 200, BIOL 101 or 215 or 216, SOCI 101, PSYC 101, or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Examines the individual, family, and peer group in the context of social systems using a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspective. Explores human development through the lifespan. Presents theories which explain human behavior and inform social work practices. Focuses on privilege, oppression, prejudice, and discrimination. Develops foundation assessment skills. Prerequisites: SOWK 200, BIOL 101 or 215 or 216, SOCI 101, PSYC 101, or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Examines the individual, family, and peer group in the context of social systems using a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspective. Explores human development through the lifespan. Presents theories which explain human behavior and inform social work practices. Focuses on privilege, oppression, prejudice, and discrimination. Develops foundation assessment skills. Prerequisites: SOWK 200, BIOL 101 or 215 or 216, SOCI 101, PSYC 101, or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Examines the individual, family, and peer group in the context of social systems using a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspective. Explores human development through the lifespan. Presents theories which explain human behavior and inform social work practices. Focuses on privilege, oppression, prejudice, and discrimination. Develops foundation assessment skills. Prerequisites: SOWK 200, BIOL 101 or 215 or 216, SOCI 101, PSYC 101, or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Historical and analytical overview of social welfare policy in the United States. Selective examination of contemporary programs and services; analysis of policies; issues and problems; evaluation of programs and services for effectiveness. Prerequisite: SOWK 200 or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Historical and analytical overview of social welfare policy in the United States. Selective examination of contemporary programs and services; analysis of policies; issues and problems; evaluation of programs and services for effectiveness. Prerequisite: SOWK 200 or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Historical and analytical overview of social welfare policy in the United States. Selective examination of contemporary programs and services; analysis of policies; issues and problems; evaluation of programs and services for effectiveness. Prerequisite: SOWK 200 or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Historical and analytical overview of social welfare policy in the United States. Selective examination of contemporary programs and services; analysis of policies; issues and problems; evaluation of programs and services for effectiveness. Prerequisite: SOWK 200 or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Historical and analytical overview of social welfare policy in the United States. Selective examination of contemporary programs and services; analysis of policies; issues and problems; evaluation of programs and services for effectiveness. Prerequisite: SOWK 200 or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Historical and analytical overview of social welfare policy in the United States. Selective examination of contemporary programs and services; analysis of policies; issues and problems; evaluation of programs and services for effectiveness. Prerequisite: SOWK 200 or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Develop basic interviewing skills for assessing, goal setting and intervention for use in home service and social work settings. Emphasis on skill application with diverse populations and student exploration of personal values and belief systems. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Three hours per week.
Develop basic interviewing skills for assessing, goal setting and intervention for use in home service and social work settings. Emphasis on skill application with diverse populations and student exploration of personal values and belief systems. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Three hours per week.
Develop basic interviewing skills for assessing, goal setting and intervention for use in home service and social work settings. Emphasis on skill application with diverse populations and student exploration of personal values and belief systems. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Three hours per week.
Develop basic interviewing skills for assessing, goal setting and intervention for use in home service and social work settings. Emphasis on skill application with diverse populations and student exploration of personal values and belief systems. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Three hours per week.
Develop basic interviewing skills for assessing, goal setting and intervention for use in home service and social work settings. Emphasis on skill application with diverse populations and student exploration of personal values and belief systems. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Three hours per week.
3.000
Instructor TBD
SOWK 350-702
4040
Sowk With Older People (Online) - Marvin, Jennifer Donoway
Study of older Americans and of the programs and policies designed to support them. Review of social work practice skills in providing direct service to older people. Prerequisite: SOWK 200 or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Second of three practice courses preparing students for a generalist approach to social work practice. Expands basic knowledge, values, ethics and skills, with emphasis on mezzo level problem solving. Includes theories and techniques for planning, assessment, intervention, evaluation and advocacy for families, treatment groups and task groups. Prerequisites: SOWK 320, admission to the professional program. Corequisite: SOWK 416, 405, 406. Three hours per week.
Second of three practice courses preparing students for a generalist approach to social work practice. Expands basic knowledge, values, ethics and skills, with emphasis on mezzo level problem solving. Includes theories and techniques for planning, assessment, intervention, evaluation and advocacy for families, treatment groups and task groups. Prerequisites: SOWK 320, admission to the professional program. Corequisite: SOWK 416, 405, 406. Three hours per week.
Second of three practice courses preparing students for a generalist approach to social work practice. Expands basic knowledge, values, ethics and skills, with emphasis on mezzo level problem solving. Includes theories and techniques for planning, assessment, intervention, evaluation and advocacy for families, treatment groups and task groups. Prerequisites: SOWK 320, admission to the professional program. Corequisite: SOWK 416, 405, 406. Three hours per week.
Second of three practice courses preparing students for a generalist approach to social work practice. Expands basic knowledge, values, ethics and skills, with emphasis on mezzo level problem solving. Includes theories and techniques for planning, assessment, intervention, evaluation and advocacy for families, treatment groups and task groups. Prerequisites: SOWK 320, admission to the professional program. Corequisite: SOWK 416, 405, 406. Three hours per week.
Second of three practice courses preparing students for a generalist approach to social work practice. Expands basic knowledge, values, ethics and skills, with emphasis on mezzo level problem solving. Includes theories and techniques for planning, assessment, intervention, evaluation and advocacy for families, treatment groups and task groups. Prerequisites: SOWK 320, admission to the professional program. Corequisite: SOWK 416, 405, 406. Three hours per week.
Second of three practice courses preparing students for a generalist approach to social work practice. Expands basic knowledge, values, ethics and skills, with emphasis on mezzo level problem solving. Includes theories and techniques for planning, assessment, intervention, evaluation and advocacy for families, treatment groups and task groups. Prerequisites: SOWK 320, admission to the professional program. Corequisite: SOWK 416, 405, 406. Three hours per week.
Second of three practice courses preparing students for a generalist approach to social work practice. Expands basic knowledge, values, ethics and skills, with emphasis on mezzo level problem solving. Includes theories and techniques for planning, assessment, intervention, evaluation and advocacy for families, treatment groups and task groups. Prerequisites: SOWK 320, admission to the professional program. Corequisite: SOWK 416, 405, 406. Three hours per week.
The first of two courses in social work and evaluation research. Emphasis on understanding the development and use of scientific knowledge and the application of that knowledge to evaluate social work interventions and program evaluation. Special attention may be given to applied research methodologies to enhance the student's use of evidence-based social work knowledge and skills. May be repeated only once. Prerequisites: Senior standing. Corequisite: SOWK 400, 420, and 421. Three hours per week.
The first of two courses in social work and evaluation research. Emphasis on understanding the development and use of scientific knowledge and the application of that knowledge to evaluate social work interventions and program evaluation. Special attention may be given to applied research methodologies to enhance the student's use of evidence-based social work knowledge and skills. May be repeated only once. Prerequisites: Senior standing. Corequisite: SOWK 400, 420, and 421. Three hours per week.
The first of two courses in social work and evaluation research. Emphasis on understanding the development and use of scientific knowledge and the application of that knowledge to evaluate social work interventions and program evaluation. Special attention may be given to applied research methodologies to enhance the student's use of evidence-based social work knowledge and skills. May be repeated only once. Prerequisites: Senior standing. Corequisite: SOWK 400, 420, and 421. Three hours per week.
The first of two courses in social work and evaluation research. Emphasis on understanding the development and use of scientific knowledge and the application of that knowledge to evaluate social work interventions and program evaluation. Special attention may be given to applied research methodologies to enhance the student's use of evidence-based social work knowledge and skills. May be repeated only once. Prerequisites: Senior standing. Corequisite: SOWK 400, 420, and 421. Three hours per week.
The first of two courses in social work and evaluation research. Emphasis on understanding the development and use of scientific knowledge and the application of that knowledge to evaluate social work interventions and program evaluation. Special attention may be given to applied research methodologies to enhance the student's use of evidence-based social work knowledge and skills. May be repeated only once. Prerequisites: Senior standing. Corequisite: SOWK 400, 420, and 421. Three hours per week.
The first of two courses in social work and evaluation research. Emphasis on understanding the development and use of scientific knowledge and the application of that knowledge to evaluate social work interventions and program evaluation. Special attention may be given to applied research methodologies to enhance the student's use of evidence-based social work knowledge and skills. May be repeated only once. Prerequisites: Senior standing. Corequisite: SOWK 400, 420, and 421. Three hours per week.
Supervised experience in a social welfare agency with emphasis on methods and techniques of generalist social work practice. Opportunity to apply theory and develop skills in delivery of social work services. Successful completion of the two-course sequence requires a student to fulfill a minimum of 440 hours of field instruction within the same social welfare agency accumulated across the fall and spring semesters. Attendance and participation in seminar required. Prerequisites: SOWK 302, 320, admission to the professional program. Corequisites: SOWK 416, 400.
4.000
Instructor TBD
SOWK 420-651
1395
Field Instruction In Sowk I (Hybrid) - Daniels, Maria La'Trice
Supervised experience in a social welfare agency with emphasis on methods and techniques of generalist social work practice. Opportunity to apply theory and develop skills in delivery of social work services. Successful completion of the two-course sequence requires a student to fulfill a minimum of 440 hours of field instruction within the same social welfare agency accumulated across the fall and spring semesters. Attendance and participation in seminar required. Prerequisites: SOWK 302, 320, admission to the professional program. Corequisites: SOWK 416, 400.
Supervised experience in a social welfare agency with emphasis on methods and techniques of generalist social work practice. Opportunity to apply theory and develop skills in delivery of social work services. Successful completion of the two-course sequence requires a student to fulfill a minimum of 440 hours of field instruction within the same social welfare agency accumulated across the fall and spring semesters. Attendance and participation in seminar required. Prerequisites: SOWK 302, 320, admission to the professional program. Corequisites: SOWK 416, 400.
4.000
Instructor TBD
SOWK 450-610
3638
Sowk With Families & Child (Hybrid) - Culler, Kirsten A
Survey of child welfare services and examination of current policies in social work for children and their families. Consideration of practice issues in protective services, in-home services to families and substitute care including adoption and foster care. Prerequisite: SOWK 200 or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Survey of child welfare services and examination of current policies in social work for children and their families. Consideration of practice issues in protective services, in-home services to families and substitute care including adoption and foster care. Prerequisite: SOWK 200 or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Survey of child welfare services and examination of current policies in social work for children and their families. Consideration of practice issues in protective services, in-home services to families and substitute care including adoption and foster care. Prerequisite: SOWK 200 or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Study of alcohol and drug abuse. Topics include theoretical perspectives on abuse, pharmacological characteristics of commonly abused substances, and stages of dependence and addiction. Overview of societal response to substance abuse including law enforcement, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention. Three hours per week.
Study of alcohol and drug abuse. Topics include theoretical perspectives on abuse, pharmacological characteristics of commonly abused substances, and stages of dependence and addiction. Overview of societal response to substance abuse including law enforcement, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention. Three hours per week.
Study of alcohol and drug abuse. Topics include theoretical perspectives on abuse, pharmacological characteristics of commonly abused substances, and stages of dependence and addiction. Overview of societal response to substance abuse including law enforcement, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention. Three hours per week.
Social work interventions in a variety of correctional settings. Focuses on professional role in court and correctional procedures within institutional and community-based programs. Three hours per week.
Begin to develop generalist knowledge and skills applicable to crisis intervention and disaster mental health practice and response. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Begin to develop generalist knowledge and skills applicable to crisis intervention and disaster mental health practice and response. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Examine trends in adolescent mental health and risk-taking behavior, from both social work and public health perspectives. Risk and protective factors, as well as prevention and intervention techniques, are explored. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Examine trends in adolescent mental health and risk-taking behavior, from both social work and public health perspectives. Risk and protective factors, as well as prevention and intervention techniques, are explored. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Provides opportunities for investigating special themes or issues of interest to students and the social work profession. May be repeated once under a different subtitle. Three hours per week.
1.000
Instructor TBD
SOWK 602-701
1199
Ethical Foundation Of Sowk (Online) - Root, Vicki B.
Focuses on eithical issues in social work practice including a theoretical framework and ethical problem-solving model to systematically evaluate values and resolve ethical dilemmas found in social work practice. Provides tools and methodologies for reflection and analysis. Prerequisite: Concentration status or permission of department. Three hours per week.
Focuses on eithical issues in social work practice including a theoretical framework and ethical problem-solving model to systematically evaluate values and resolve ethical dilemmas found in social work practice. Provides tools and methodologies for reflection and analysis. Prerequisite: Concentration status or permission of department. Three hours per week.
Focuses on eithical issues in social work practice including a theoretical framework and ethical problem-solving model to systematically evaluate values and resolve ethical dilemmas found in social work practice. Provides tools and methodologies for reflection and analysis. Prerequisite: Concentration status or permission of department. Three hours per week.
Emphasis on social welfare as an institution, social work as a profession, and both history and philosophy of social welfare as they have evolved and introduces the student to policy analysis. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
Emphasis on social welfare as an institution, social work as a profession, and both history and philosophy of social welfare as they have evolved and introduces the student to policy analysis. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
Emphasis on social welfare as an institution, social work as a profession, and both history and philosophy of social welfare as they have evolved and introduces the student to policy analysis. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
Emphasis on social welfare as an institution, social work as a profession, and both history and philosophy of social welfare as they have evolved and introduces the student to policy analysis. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
Emphasis on social welfare as an institution, social work as a profession, and both history and philosophy of social welfare as they have evolved and introduces the student to policy analysis. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
Focuses on the individual, family, and peer group as a social system, and assessment using a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspective. Explores human development through the lifespan. Presents analysis of several theories which explain human behaviour and inform social work practice. Focus on privilege, oppression, prejudice, and discrimination. Develops foundation assessment skills. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
3.000
Instructor TBD
SOWK 610-641
1205
Theor Analysis Of Behavior I (Hybrid) - Forte, James A.
Focuses on the individual, family, and peer group as a social system, and assessment using a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspective. Explores human development through the lifespan. Presents analysis of several theories which explain human behaviour and inform social work practice. Focus on privilege, oppression, prejudice, and discrimination. Develops foundation assessment skills. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
Focuses on the individual, family, and peer group as a social system, and assessment using a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspective. Explores human development through the lifespan. Presents analysis of several theories which explain human behaviour and inform social work practice. Focus on privilege, oppression, prejudice, and discrimination. Develops foundation assessment skills. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
Focuses on the individual, family, and peer group as a social system, and assessment using a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspective. Explores human development through the lifespan. Presents analysis of several theories which explain human behaviour and inform social work practice. Focus on privilege, oppression, prejudice, and discrimination. Develops foundation assessment skills. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
Focuses on the individual, family, and peer group as a social system, and assessment using a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspective. Explores human development through the lifespan. Presents analysis of several theories which explain human behaviour and inform social work practice. Focus on privilege, oppression, prejudice, and discrimination. Develops foundation assessment skills. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
Focuses on the individual, family, and peer group as a social system, and assessment using a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspective. Explores human development through the lifespan. Presents analysis of several theories which explain human behaviour and inform social work practice. Focus on privilege, oppression, prejudice, and discrimination. Develops foundation assessment skills. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
The first of two courses in social work and evaluation research. Emphasis on understanding the development and use of scientific knowledge and the application of that knowledge to evaluate social work interventions and program evaluation. Special attention is given to applied research methodologies to enhance the student's use of evidence-based social work knowledge and skills. May be repeated only once. Prerequisite: Foundation status. Corequisites: SOWK 621, SOWK 640 or permission of department. Three hours per week.
The first of two courses in social work and evaluation research. Emphasis on understanding the development and use of scientific knowledge and the application of that knowledge to evaluate social work interventions and program evaluation. Special attention is given to applied research methodologies to enhance the student's use of evidence-based social work knowledge and skills. May be repeated only once. Prerequisite: Foundation status. Corequisites: SOWK 621, SOWK 640 or permission of department. Three hours per week.
Emphasizes a generalist social work perspective for the mastery of practice theory and the development of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills related to social work practice with individuals and families. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
Emphasizes a generalist social work perspective for the mastery of practice theory and the development of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills related to social work practice with individuals and families. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
Emphasizes a generalist social work perspective for the mastery of practice theory and the development of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills related to social work practice with individuals and families. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
Emphasizes a generalist social work perspective for the mastery of practice theory and the development of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills related to social work practice with individuals and families. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
Emphasizes a generalist social work perspective for the mastery of practice theory and the development of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills related to social work practice with individuals and families. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
Emphasizes a generalist social work perspective for the mastery of practice theory and the development of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills related to social work practice with individuals and families. Prerequisite: For graduate study only. Three hours per week.
3.000
Instructor TBD
SOWK 622-612
3094
Social Work Practice Ii (Hybrid) - Venable, Victoria M
Second of three paractice courses preparing students for a generalist approach to social work practice. Expands basic knowledge, values, ethics and skills, with emphasis on mezzo-level problem solving. Includes theories and techniques for planning, assessment and advocacy for family and small group intervention. Prerequisite: SOWK 620. Three hours per week.
Second of three paractice courses preparing students for a generalist approach to social work practice. Expands basic knowledge, values, ethics and skills, with emphasis on mezzo-level problem solving. Includes theories and techniques for planning, assessment and advocacy for family and small group intervention. Prerequisite: SOWK 620. Three hours per week.
The first of a two-semester (fall/spring) sequence of supervised experience in the delivery of social services where students are required to participate in an agency-based field practicum for two days per week under the supervision of an agency based field instructor with an M.S.W. Successful completion of the two-course sequence requires a student to fulfill a minimum of 490 hours of field instruction within the same social welfare agency accumulated across the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisites or Corequisites: SOWK 620, admission to the graduate social work program. Corequisite: SOWK 616. Two working days per week. A seminar with small group discussions on field experiences with related written assignments and activities will be conducted concurrently.
3.000
Instructor TBD
SOWK 640-651
1406
Field Instruction I (Hybrid) - Daniels, Maria La'Trice
The first of a two-semester (fall/spring) sequence of supervised experience in the delivery of social services where students are required to participate in an agency-based field practicum for two days per week under the supervision of an agency based field instructor with an M.S.W. Successful completion of the two-course sequence requires a student to fulfill a minimum of 490 hours of field instruction within the same social welfare agency accumulated across the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisites or Corequisites: SOWK 620, admission to the graduate social work program. Corequisite: SOWK 616. Two working days per week. A seminar with small group discussions on field experiences with related written assignments and activities will be conducted concurrently.
The first of a two-semester (fall/spring) sequence of supervised experience in the delivery of social services where students are required to participate in an agency-based field practicum for two days per week under the supervision of an agency based field instructor with an M.S.W. Successful completion of the two-course sequence requires a student to fulfill a minimum of 490 hours of field instruction within the same social welfare agency accumulated across the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisites or Corequisites: SOWK 620, admission to the graduate social work program. Corequisite: SOWK 616. Two working days per week. A seminar with small group discussions on field experiences with related written assignments and activities will be conducted concurrently.
3.000
Instructor TBD
SOWK 650-610
1213
Adv Practice With Individual (Hybrid) - Instructor TBD
Familiarizes the practitioner with strengths assessment, standardized diagnostic criteria and other processes used within the field to categorize behavior. Utilizes the concepts of mental health, tying an accurate assessment to a specific intervention plan. Specific assessment techniques including formal and informal mental status examinations, global assessment of functioning techniques and diagnostic assessment using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)-TR are explored. Emphasis on advanced interview skill techniques. Prerequisite: Concentration status or permission of department. Corequisite: SOWK 665. Three hours per week.
3.000
Instructor TBD
SOWK 650-611
3646
Adv Practice With Individual (Hybrid) - Mathews, Deborah A.
Familiarizes the practitioner with strengths assessment, standardized diagnostic criteria and other processes used within the field to categorize behavior. Utilizes the concepts of mental health, tying an accurate assessment to a specific intervention plan. Specific assessment techniques including formal and informal mental status examinations, global assessment of functioning techniques and diagnostic assessment using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)-TR are explored. Emphasis on advanced interview skill techniques. Prerequisite: Concentration status or permission of department. Corequisite: SOWK 665. Three hours per week.
Familiarizes the practitioner with strengths assessment, standardized diagnostic criteria and other processes used within the field to categorize behavior. Utilizes the concepts of mental health, tying an accurate assessment to a specific intervention plan. Specific assessment techniques including formal and informal mental status examinations, global assessment of functioning techniques and diagnostic assessment using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)-TR are explored. Emphasis on advanced interview skill techniques. Prerequisite: Concentration status or permission of department. Corequisite: SOWK 665. Three hours per week.
Familiarizes the practitioner with strengths assessment, standardized diagnostic criteria and other processes used within the field to categorize behavior. Utilizes the concepts of mental health, tying an accurate assessment to a specific intervention plan. Specific assessment techniques including formal and informal mental status examinations, global assessment of functioning techniques and diagnostic assessment using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)-TR are explored. Emphasis on advanced interview skill techniques. Prerequisite: Concentration status or permission of department. Corequisite: SOWK 665. Three hours per week.
Familiarizes the practitioner with strengths assessment, standardized diagnostic criteria and other processes used within the field to categorize behavior. Utilizes the concepts of mental health, tying an accurate assessment to a specific intervention plan. Specific assessment techniques including formal and informal mental status examinations, global assessment of functioning techniques and diagnostic assessment using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)-TR are explored. Emphasis on advanced interview skill techniques. Prerequisite: Concentration status or permission of department. Corequisite: SOWK 665. Three hours per week.
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the recognition, assessment and intervention with persons who abuse substances. Attention is directed to the interactive effects of substance abuse on abusers, on other persons in the abusers' lives, and on society. Other topics explored in the course will include: models of chemical dependency, the dually-diagnosed client; and the comparison and contrast of selected models of intervention. Prerequisite: Concentration status or permission of department. Three hours per week.
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the recognition, assessment and intervention with persons who abuse substances. Attention is directed to the interactive effects of substance abuse on abusers, on other persons in the abusers' lives, and on society. Other topics explored in the course will include: models of chemical dependency, the dually-diagnosed client; and the comparison and contrast of selected models of intervention. Prerequisite: Concentration status or permission of department. Three hours per week.
Provides extensive knowledge of the major forms of mental illness and their treatment. Develops competence in multi-axial assessment by mastering the accepted diagnostic code, DSM-IV TR. Provides skills in development of appropriate and contemporary treatment plans. Explores the factors associated with mental illness such as age, race, ethnicity and gender. Prerequisites: Concentration status or permission of department. Three hours per week.
Provides extensive knowledge of the major forms of mental illness and their treatment. Develops competence in multi-axial assessment by mastering the accepted diagnostic code, DSM-IV TR. Provides skills in development of appropriate and contemporary treatment plans. Explores the factors associated with mental illness such as age, race, ethnicity and gender. Prerequisites: Concentration status or permission of department. Three hours per week.
Provides extensive knowledge of the major forms of mental illness and their treatment. Develops competence in multi-axial assessment by mastering the accepted diagnostic code, DSM-IV TR. Provides skills in development of appropriate and contemporary treatment plans. Explores the factors associated with mental illness such as age, race, ethnicity and gender. Prerequisites: Concentration status or permission of department. Three hours per week.
Builds upon theoretical perspectives and practice skills from both foundation-level and advanced-level curriculum. The course compares, evaluates and presents practice skills from the major models of family therapy. Course content focuses upon applied family interventions in social work practice. Prerequisite: SOWK 650 or permission of department. Three hours per week.
Builds upon theoretical perspectives and practice skills from both foundation-level and advanced-level curriculum. The course compares, evaluates and presents practice skills from the major models of family therapy. Course content focuses upon applied family interventions in social work practice. Prerequisite: SOWK 650 or permission of department. Three hours per week.
Builds upon theoretical perspectives and practice skills from both foundation-level and advanced-level curriculum. The course compares, evaluates and presents practice skills from the major models of family therapy. Course content focuses upon applied family interventions in social work practice. Prerequisite: SOWK 650 or permission of department. Three hours per week.
3.000
Instructor TBD
SOWK 660-651
1422
Adv Practice With Families (Hybrid) - Instructor TBD
Builds upon theoretical perspectives and practice skills from both foundation-level and advanced-level curriculum. The course compares, evaluates and presents practice skills from the major models of family therapy. Course content focuses upon applied family interventions in social work practice. Prerequisite: SOWK 650 or permission of department. Three hours per week.
3.000
Instructor TBD
SOWK 660-661
1423
Adv Practice With Families (Hybrid) - Stanzione, Eileen H
Builds upon theoretical perspectives and practice skills from both foundation-level and advanced-level curriculum. The course compares, evaluates and presents practice skills from the major models of family therapy. Course content focuses upon applied family interventions in social work practice. Prerequisite: SOWK 650 or permission of department. Three hours per week.
The first of a two semester (fall/spring) sequence of supervised advanced field practicum experience in the delivery of social services where students are required to participate in an agency-based field practicum for three days per week under the supervision of an agency-based field instructor with an M.S.W. Successful completion of the two-course sequence requires a student to fulfill a minimum of 744 hours of field instruction within the same social welfare agency accumulated across the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite: Concentration Status. Corequisite: SOWK 650. Three working days per week. A seminar with small group discussions on field experiences with related written assignments and activities will be conducted concurrently.
The first of a two semester (fall/spring) sequence of supervised advanced field practicum experience in the delivery of social services where students are required to participate in an agency-based field practicum for three days per week under the supervision of an agency-based field instructor with an M.S.W. Successful completion of the two-course sequence requires a student to fulfill a minimum of 744 hours of field instruction within the same social welfare agency accumulated across the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite: Concentration Status. Corequisite: SOWK 650. Three working days per week. A seminar with small group discussions on field experiences with related written assignments and activities will be conducted concurrently.
The first of a two semester (fall/spring) sequence of supervised advanced field practicum experience in the delivery of social services where students are required to participate in an agency-based field practicum for three days per week under the supervision of an agency-based field instructor with an M.S.W. Successful completion of the two-course sequence requires a student to fulfill a minimum of 744 hours of field instruction within the same social welfare agency accumulated across the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite: Concentration Status. Corequisite: SOWK 650. Three working days per week. A seminar with small group discussions on field experiences with related written assignments and activities will be conducted concurrently.
The first of a two semester (fall/spring) sequence of supervised advanced field practicum experience in the delivery of social services where students are required to participate in an agency-based field practicum for three days per week under the supervision of an agency-based field instructor with an M.S.W. Successful completion of the two-course sequence requires a student to fulfill a minimum of 744 hours of field instruction within the same social welfare agency accumulated across the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite: Concentration Status. Corequisite: SOWK 650. Three working days per week. A seminar with small group discussions on field experiences with related written assignments and activities will be conducted concurrently.
The first of a two semester (fall/spring) sequence of supervised advanced field practicum experience in the delivery of social services where students are required to participate in an agency-based field practicum for three days per week under the supervision of an agency-based field instructor with an M.S.W. Successful completion of the two-course sequence requires a student to fulfill a minimum of 744 hours of field instruction within the same social welfare agency accumulated across the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite: Concentration Status. Corequisite: SOWK 650. Three working days per week. A seminar with small group discussions on field experiences with related written assignments and activities will be conducted concurrently.
The first of a two semester (fall/spring) sequence of supervised advanced field practicum experience in the delivery of social services where students are required to participate in an agency-based field practicum for three days per week under the supervision of an agency-based field instructor with an M.S.W. Successful completion of the two-course sequence requires a student to fulfill a minimum of 744 hours of field instruction within the same social welfare agency accumulated across the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite: Concentration Status. Corequisite: SOWK 650. Three working days per week. A seminar with small group discussions on field experiences with related written assignments and activities will be conducted concurrently.
Designed to prepare advanced-level students to be child welfare practitioners able to move beyond the protective focus to practice applications of prevention and change. The curriculum includes knowledge about human services for children, the values and philosophy of family preservation, trends in social welfare policy impacting children and their families, and the effects of gender, race and ethnicity on social work practice with children. Prerequisite: Concentration status or permission of department. Three hours per week.
Designed to prepare advanced-level students to be child welfare practitioners able to move beyond the protective focus to practice applications of prevention and change. The curriculum includes knowledge about human services for children, the values and philosophy of family preservation, trends in social welfare policy impacting children and their families, and the effects of gender, race and ethnicity on social work practice with children. Prerequisite: Concentration status or permission of department. Three hours per week.
