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2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
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  • NURS 682 - Research Project III


    Application of research techniques to study a nursing phenomenon. This course is designed to support students during the final research project process. If students do not complete their final research project by the end of this course they must re-enroll in an independent study with their research advisor every semester until the final project is satisfactorily completed.

    Requisites: NURS 681  (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • NURS 685 - FNP Rural Residency I


    Introduces the student to the rural context of advanced nursing practice. Explores the historical, geographic, demographic, cultural, socio-economic and technological factors and their influence on the provision of primary health care in rural and remote populations. Synthesis of theoretical and diagnostic knowledge is facilitated through rurally-focused technology-centric virtual simulation activities.

    Requisites: Instructor permission.

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • NURS 686 - FNP Rural Residency II


    Explores the impact and etiology of chronic multi-system complex illnesses in rural populations, identifies barriers to health care delivery and access, and examines how technology can overcome the unique cultural, geographic, and sociocultural barriers that typify rural health care. Synthesis of theoretical and diagnostic knowledge is facilitated through rurally-focused technology-centric simulation activities.

    Requisites: NURS 685  

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • NURS 687 - FNP Rural Residency III


    Examines rural factors that contribute to acute and episodic illness and injury across the lifespan, and explores the role of the advanced practice nurse in the prevention and management of acute episodic illness and injury in rural populations. Examines transition to practice issues that are unique to rural primary care, including professional isolation, autonomy, and scarcity of resources.

    Requisites: NURS 686  

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • NURS 760 - Nursing Informatics & Quality Improvement


    Examination of quality improvement and safety for advanced nursing practice.  Emphasis is on the relationship of informatics and healthcare technologies for supporting safe practice environments and to optimize outcomes.

    Requisites: Admission to a graduate NURS program. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 766 - Health Assessment & Genomics for ANP


    Advanced knowledge of history and physical, developmental, functional and psychosocial assessment techniques across the lifespan. Emphasis is on systems of culturally responsive health and physical assessment utilizing genetic and genomic applications. Addresses health promotion strategies incorporating genetic, environmental, and genomic factors.

    Requisites: Admission to a graduate nursing program. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 772 - Epidemiology & Population Hlth in ANP


    Identification, analysis, and evaluation of  key population health concepts utilized in advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is on broad ecological, global and social determinants of health and evidence-based clinical prevention strategies and interventions.  Introduces students to epidemiologic and community health concepts and methods.

    Requisites: Admission to a graduate NURS program. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 800 - Scholarship of Advanced Nursing Practice


    Examination of reflective practice and inquiry for the doctorally prepared nurse. Emphasis is on interdisciplinary perspectives of the scholarship of practice as it relates to the domain of knowledge for advanced nursing practice.

    Requisites: Admission to the DNP degree program (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 806 - Knowledge Development for Advanced Nursing Practice


    Application of theoretical and philosophical perspectives to advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is on the exploration of the knowledge base for advanced nursing practice.

    Requisites: Admission to the DNP degree program (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 812 - Translational Scholarship


    Examination of the meaning and application of clinical scholarship as foundational to advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is on the integration of theories from nursing and other disciplines to frame interprofessional clinical scholarship and the ability to translate research into practice. Includes the scholarship of application as a competency for experts in specialized advanced nursing practice.

    Requisites: Admission to DNP degree program (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 818 - Nursing Leadership for Policy & Interpro


    Advanced study of transformational, innovational, and collaborative leadership approaches and the realities of leading within healthcare to improve patient, family, staff and healthcare system outcomes. Emphasis is on health care policy principles that influence practice level and system wide practice issues and the stakeholders involved.

    Requisites: Admission to the DNP degree program (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 824 - Analytic Methods of Quality Improvement


    Advanced study of the construction analysis and interpretation of multiple sources of patient and population data targeted to the evaluation of processes and outcomes of healthcare for use by advanced practice nurses. Emphasis is on the use of information technology for performance metric analysis and use of selected statistical methods of data analysis particularly for rural health applications.

    Requisites: Admission to the DNP degree program (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 830 - Financial Data for Practice


    Study of the use of aggregated population and clinical data and decision support tools to evaluate outcomes of care, programs of care, and care systems. Emphasis is on the use of information systems and technology for use by nurses in advanced nursing practice. Includes in-depth examination of the budget process and cost-analysis methods to develop a budget for an organization/systems change and its evaluation.

    Requisites: Admission to the DNP degree program (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 836 - DNP Project Design


    Identification, planning and initial development of a systems level project for a specific patient population and/or healthcare setting in collaboration with the project faculty advisor and agency mentor. 

    Requisites: NURS 806 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:*(see note below) 3 cr

    Notes: *credit note: (2 credits didactic and 1 credit practice = 60 practice hours)

    Includes 60 practice hours.

    This course is NOT required for BSN-to-DNP students. It is required ONLY for MSN-to-DNP students.

  
  • NURS 837 - DNP Practice


    Practice experience designed to enable student to achieve learning objectives related to DNP competencies. Required credits based on transcript review to achieve a minimum of 1000 practice hours.

    Credits:2-4 cr

    Notes: Credits earned in 2-4 credit incruments.
  
  • NURS 839 - DNP Project Development


    Prepare for a systems level project in the healthcare arena in collaboration with the project faculty advisor and agency mentor. Includes 60 practice hours.

    Requisites: NURS 830. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:*(see note below) 3 cr

    Notes: *credit note: (2 credits didactic and 1 credit practice = 60 practice hours)

    Includes 60 practice hours.

  
  • NURS 842 - DNP Project Implementation


    Implementation and actualization of project with special emphasis on outcomes for patients/system in collaboration with the project, faculty advisor and agency mentor. Includes 60 practicum hours.

    Requisites: NURS 839. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:*(see note below) 3 cr

    Notes: *credit note: (2 credits didactic and 1 credit practice = 60 practice hours)
  
  • NURS 870 - DNP Project Dissemination


    Completion of the DNP project. Students will finalize and disseminate the scholarly project while providing leadership in the agency in collaboration with the project faculty advisor and agency mentor.

    (180 practice hours)

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 500 - Critical Inquiry I


    This course will address evidence-based practice concepts and methods and the implications for occupational therapy practice and research. Applied statistical tools, data collection and data analysis techniques will be studied relative to quantitative and qualitative research. Appropriate computerized data analysis software programs will be introduced and applied. The student will develop a research proposal.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 510 - Occupational Assess Neurological Cond


    The occupational therapy role in the assessment of occupational performance strengths and deficits in the presence of neurological and degenerative disorders and trauma is presented.

    Requisites: OT 515 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 515 - Occ Adaptation for Neurologic Conditions


    Occupational therapy management of, in collaboration with, clients experiencing neurologic dysfunction is explored.  Contemporary theories and concepts, including rehabilitation, neuro-rehabilitation, and neuro-occupation approaches and foundations will be presented with emphasis on remediation and adapting to occupational performance limitations.

    Requisites: OT 510 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 520 - Occ Assessment for Orthopedic Conditions


    The overall assessment and specific evaluative procedures related to orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity and axial skeleton are presented. Emphasis is on the role of occupational therapy in the assessment of occupational performance deficits secondary to trauma and work-related injuries. Functional capacity and work-site analysis are included.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 525 - Occ Adaptation for Orthopedic Conditions


    Occupational therapy intervention and management of, in collaboration with, clients experiencing disability of the hand, upper extremity and axial skeleton is explored.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 528 - Lvl 1 Fieldwork for Physical Conditions


    The seminar introduces fieldwork policies, procedures, and documentation methods and promotes concepts of professional behavior and communication.  It also provides the opportunity to experience current professional roles, the occupational therapy process, and standards of practice.

    Requisites: OT 520, OT 525 or instructor permission. (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 530 - Occ Assessment Across the Lifespan


    The assessment of occupational performance strength and deficits throughout the lifespan is introduced.  Formal and informal assessment methods will be presented.  Age and stage specific factors affecting the assessment process will be identified.

    Requisites: OT 535 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 535 - Occ Adaptation Across the Lifespan


    The occupational therapy role in facilitating occupational performance and adaptation to disabling conditions throughout the lifespan is presented.  Emphasis will be placed on the pediatric and geriatric populations.  Pre-clinical experiences will be included throughout the course requiring multiple visits to community settings.

    Requisites: OT 530 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 540 - Occ Assessment for Psychosocial Cond


    Occupational therapy assessment of psychiatric, developmental, and psychosocial conditions are presented.  Emphasis is on the role of the occupational therapist in the use of formal and informal assessment measures of occupational performance strengths and deficits with these populations.

    Requisites: OT 545 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 545 - Occ Adaptation Psychosocial Conditions


    Occupational therapy interventions for psychiatric, developmental, and psychosocial disabilities are presented.  Emphasis is on the role of the occupational therapist in the collaborative treatment of occupational performance deficits with these populations. Contemporary theoretical approaches will be identified with a particular focus on community based intervention methods.

    Requisites: OT 540 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 548 - Lvl 1 Fieldwork Psychosocial Cond


    Level 1 Fieldwork will allow the student to experience the varied occupational therapy roles and opportunities for intervention within clinical and community settings for clients experiencing psychiatric, developmental, and psychosocial conditions.  Seminar emphasis will be placed on identifying clinical-based research opportunities.

    Requisites: OT 540, OT 545 or instructor permission. (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 550 - Research Project Development


    Students will be provided with input and guidance in the preparation of Capstone Research Projects proposed in OT 500. Students will complete all paperwork required for submission of research projects to the SVSU Institutional Review Board (IRB). Students will also be expected to develop detailed plans for implementation of proposed research projects, including obtaining funding/materials required for project implementation, and development of research/intervention protocols as appropriate.
     

    Requisites: OT 500   (Required, Previous).

    Credits:2 cr

  
  • OT 570 - Advanced Internship


    Two to three months of supervised practice in a specialty or emerging area of occupational therapy.

    Requisites: OT 670, OT 675 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-5 cr

  
  • OT 590 - Selected Topics in Occupational Therapy


    One semester of a supervised or independent study in a specialty or emerging area of practice.

    Credits:1-5 cr

  
  • OT 600 - Critical Inquiry II


    This course is a continuation of OT 500  . Provided IRB approval, the research proposals developed in OT 500  will be implemented in this course. Emphasis is placed on the first hand experience of the research process (e.g. recruitment of participants, data collection and data analysis, manuscript writing, etc.). A scholarly written research manuscript is required at the end of the course.

    Requisites: OT 550 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 610 - Community Integration


    This course explores the interrelationship of occupation, community and constructing meaning within the context of illness, disability and wellness. Students will analyze concepts of meaning, purpose, occupational patterns and performance and occupational choices as they occur within the community.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 615 - Educational Process in OT


    The philosophical foundations of learning and their relationship to occupational therapy theoretical principles are examined. Major approaches to teaching are discussed and implications for occupational therapy practice are sought. Close attention is paid to the educative role of occupational therapy in a variety of settings including clinics, hospitals, community agencies and agencies of higher education.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 620 - Therapeutic Technologies


    The application of therapeutic technologies to promote occupational performance is explored with regard to cognitive augmentation, technology in the classroom and at work, technologies aiding manipulation and control of the environment, seating systems as enablers for therapeutic/assistive/adaptive technologies, technologies enabling mobility, transportation and safety, and sensory aids for visual and auditory impairments. The role of the occupational therapist will be explored in the application of augmentative and alternative communication systems and processes and the provision of home evaluation and modification.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 630 - Occupational Therapy Leadership


    Contemporary management systems and models and leadership theories are presented within the context of occupational therapy practice. Students will also identify models of systems change appropriate for application to occupational therapy.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 635 - Professional Issues in OT


    Students will engage in an evaluation of the environmental, political, sociological practice and policy issues currently affecting the delivery of occupational therapy services. Students will explore solutions and develop strategies for systems change from the local to the global level of professional service. The ethical dimensions and values inherent within professional organizations, associations and professional relationships are included.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 650 - Graduate Research Project


    Guidance is provided in the completion of the capstone research project, as well as dissemination of research findings in appropriate venues.

    Requisites: OT 600. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 660 - Professional Role Transitions


    Students will reflect on their occupational therapy education through development of a professional portfolio. Successful completion of a comprehensive examination is also mandated within this course. Level II fieldwork policies, procedures and expectations will be presented.

    Requisites: OT 528, OT 548 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 670 - Level II Fieldwork Physical


    Students engage in a 12-week full-time internship emphasizing treatment of individuals experiencing physical and/or orthopedic disabilities. Students will assume management and treatment responsibilities for an assigned caseload of clients of varying ages and diagnoses under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

    Requisites: Enrolled in MSOT program. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:5 cr

  
  • OT 675 - Level II Fieldwork Psychosocial


    Students engage in a 12-week full-time internship emphasizing community based service models. Under the supervision of an occupational therapist the student will assume responsibilities in the assessment and management of clients. Research and/or the administration of occupational therapy services may also be expected.

    Requisites: Enrolled in MSOT program. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:5 cr

  
  • PHYS 502 - Developments in Modern Physics


    Recent developments and latest discoveries in modern physics specially designed for physics teaching majors. (3-0)

    Requisites: PHYS 309 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PHYS 510 - Selected Topics in Physics


    Topics selected to enhance the background of Physics teachers; offered on demand. Credit allowed for the particular course offered will be set by the department.

    Credits:3-5 cr

    Notes: May be taken more than once.
  
  • PHYS 541 - Physics for Elem & Sec Teacher


    Selected topics in classroom demonstrations, laboratory exercises and recent developments in physics.

    Credits:1-3 cr

    Notes: Not applicable to the MAT academic major with a concentration in physics.
  
  • PHYS 550 - Experimental Physics


    Provides practical experience in laboratory preparation, presentation and evaluation.  The development of new experiments will be encouraged.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PHYS 551 - Advanced Selected Topics


    Course content will vary to reflect the instructor’s current interest.

    Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

  
  • PHYS 570 - Research in Physics


    Students will work directly with a faculty member on an original research project.

    Credits:2-5 cr

  
  • PHYS 590 - Graduate Seminar: Science in Society


    Interdisciplinary seminar on the interaction of science, technology and society.

    Credits:3 cr

    Notes: This course is required of all students in this program.
  
  • PS 225! - Statistics


    Introductory, communication-intensive, statistical methodology course. Methods covered include descriptive statistics, Chi square, t-tests, anova correlations and regression. The course is intended to enhance the ability to understand and manipulate numerical data, and the ability to respond to arguments and positions based on numbers and statistics.

    Requisites: MATH 082, ENGL 111. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:4 cr

    Notes: Satisfactory completion of this course meets the statistics prerequisite for the MAS.
  
  • PSYC 299 - Statistics


    Methods of descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to psychology. Measures of central tendency and variability, graphic presentation of data, T-test, chi-square, analysis of variance and correlation.

    Requisites: MATH 103, PSYC 100 (Required, Previous). | PSYC 202 (for PSYC majors) (Required, Previous or concurrent).

    Credits:4 cr

  
  • PSYC 310 - Child Psychology


    The development of human behavior and the factors that underlie that development. The course will cover the entire period of childhood with emphasis on behavior during the prenatal and infant periods, preschool years and school years up to puberty. Among topics treated are perception, emotion, language, intelligence, social behavior, and thinking.

    Requisites: PSYC 100. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PSYC 313 - Child Development in Education


    This course will introduce students to fundamental theories and principles of child psychology and explore their applications to educational contexts. To prepare students to be critical consumers of research, the course will focus on research methods in developmental and educational psychology. Course topics will include genome-environment interactions and prenatal development as foundations for later development. Physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development from birth to age 12 will be covered in the context of educational applications. Students will also learn to use and interpret psychological and educational assessments.

    Requisites: PSYC 100. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:4 cr

  
  • PSYC 315 - Adolescent Psychology


    This course will introduce the student to the personality dynamics involved in the developmental phenomena of the teen years and with significance of adolescence in the total life span. The physical, emotional, intellectual, educational, vocational, social and sexual areas of the adolescent’s life are evaluated in light of recent experimental studies and of clinical experience. Special attention is paid to the impact of 20th century American culture and society on individual development, drawing on anthropological and sociological research for comparative data.

    Requisites: PSYC 100. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PSYC 320 - Psychology of Learning


    An examination of the principles of conditioning, trial and error learning, problem-solving, conceptual learning, retention and forgetting.

    Requisites: PSYC 100 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PSYC 374 - Psych Disorders Childhood & Adolescence


    Consideration of childhood and adolescent psychological disorders and their development. Major emphases are the relationship of psychological disorders to psychological development, and to subsequent adult disorders.

    Requisites: PSYC 100, PSYC 210 or PSYC 410, or both PSYC 310 and PSYC 315, or both PSYC 311 and PSYC 315 (Required, Previous). | Psyc 370, Psyc 372 (Recommended, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • RPW 520 - Writing in Scientific & Tech Contexts


    Principles, strategies and practices for communicating technical and scientific information for professional and scholarly purposes.  Topics include recasting content for different audiences (e.g., professional, public); complying with document standards (e.g., IEEE, ASME, ISO); establishing and maintaining professional authority; and understanding and accepting professional responsibility.  Special emphases on reports, proposals, descriptions, and correspondence.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • SOC 555 - Special Topics in Sociology


    Advanced in-depth study of special areas within the field of sociology and/or the application of sociological perspectives to other areas and disciplines.  Special topics will be chosen on the basis of their timely or topical nature.

    Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

  
  • SOC 650 - Cross-Cultural Relations


    Study of selected aspects of world politics, cultures, and subcultures. Analysis and exploration of cultural differences and their effects upon interpersonal and organizational communication and interaction. Especially useful for international business students and for those dealing with various subcultures within one society.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • SW 500 - Foundations of Advanced Generalist SW


    The theoretical and historical foundations of social work, and an introduction to the Advanced Generalist model. Knowledge, values & ethics, and skills of the profession. Immersion experience required.

    Requisites: Admission to MSW program.

    Corequisite: SW 520, SW 551

    Credits:2 cr

    Notes: Requires a 3-day immersion experience and an additional course fee.

  
  • SW 510 - Bridge to Advanced Generalist SW


    The theoretical foundations of the Advanced Generalist model in social work. Knowledge, values & ethics, and skills of the profession as applied at the masters level. Off-campus immersion experience required.

    Requisites: Requires admission to the MSW program.

    Corequisite: SW 530A

    Credits:1 cr

    Notes: Requires a 3-day immersion experience and an additional course fee.

  
  • SW 520 - Social Work Policy


    Analysis with an emphasis on intended and unintended consequences of social welfare policy. Understanding the role of social work in policy development.

    Requisites: Requires admission to the MSW program.

    Corequisite: SW 500 , SW 551 

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • SW 530A - Essentials of Advanced Generalist SW I


    Critical understanding of the roles and functions of social work practitioners, managers and policy makers. Emphasis on SW diagnosis.

    Requisites: Requires admission to the MSW program.

    Corequisite: SW 510

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • SW 530B - Essentials of Advanced Generalist SW II


    Critical understanding of the roles and functions of social work practitioners, managers and policy makers. Emphasis on agency and group leadership.

    Requisites: SW 530A  

    Corequisite: SW 541

     

    Credits:2 cr

  
  • SW 531 - Essentials of Advanced Generalist SW I & II


    Critical understanding of the roles and functions of social work practitioners, managers, and policy makers. Emphasis on SW diagnosis, and on agency and group leadership.

    Requisites: SW 500

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • SW 540 - Social Work Research I


    An overview of the evidence-based process and methods in social work research. Human subjects, ethics, statistical tools, data collection and data analysis techniques for quantitative and qualitative research.

    Credits:2 cr

    Notes: Students who have completed an undergraduate social sciences research methods course approved by the Director of the MSW program with a grade of A- or better may waive this course requirement.
  
  • SW 541 - Social Work Research II


    Social work assessment and evaluation at the organizational and community levels. This course will provide the foundation for experiential learning including a community project, which will culminate in the final Integrative Project course at the conclusion of the MSW curriculum.

    Requisites: SW 540  

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • SW 550A - Application in HBSE & Policy


    Applying models of human behavior & development and policy analysis with populations experiencing marginalization and oppression.

    Requisites: Admission to the MSW program.

    Credits:2 cr

  
  • SW 550B - Integration of HBSE & Policy


    Students will engage with a community agency or group to integrate learning about human behavior and social policy with marginalized and oppressed populations.

    Requisites: SW 550A  

    Corequisite: SW 582

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • SW 551 - Application & Integration of HBSE & Policy


    Applying models of human behavior & development and policy analysis with populations experiencing marginalization and oppression. Students will engage with a community agency or group to integrate learning objectives.

    Requisites: Admission to the MSW program.

    Corequisite: SW 500 , SW 520 

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • SW 560 - Social Work Practice I


    The planned change process in social work with an emphasis on engagement and assessment with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

    Requisites: Admission to the MSW program.

    Corequisite: SW 580

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • SW 561 - Social Work Practice II


    The planned change process in social work with an emphasis on intervention and evaluation with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

    Requisites: SW 560

    Corequisite: SW 581

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • SW 580 - Social Work Field Education I


    Program-approved placement in a supervised agency based experience emphasizing interprofessional teamwork. Students must complete 225 hours of agency experience, participate in on- and off-campus meetings with faculty, and apply classroom learning to develop social work skills in a professional setting.

    Requisites: Approval of the Director of Field Education.

    Corequisite: SW 560

    Credits:4 cr

  
  • SW 581 - Social Work Field Education II


    Continuation of SW 580. Students must complete an additional 225 hours of agency experience, participate in on- and off-campus meetings with faculty, and apply classroom learning to develop social work skills in a professional setting.

    Requisites: SW 580

    Corequisite: SW 561

    Credits:4 cr

  
  • SW 582 - Social Work Field Education III


    Program-approved placement in a supervised agency based experience emphasizing interprofessional teamwork. Students must complete 150 hours of agency experience, participate in on- and off-campus meetings with faculty, and apply classroom learning to develop social work skills in a professional setting.

    Requisites: Approval of Director of Field Education.

    Corequisite: SW 550B

    Credits:2 cr

  
  • SW 630 - Essentials of Advanced Generalist SW III


    This course examines the critical understanding of the roles and functions of social work practitioners, managers, and policy makers. Emphasis on technology, program and resource development in the social work environment.

    Requisites: SW 531 or SW 530B

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • SW 640 - Applied Research


    Students will work with a faculty advisor on an assessment or evaluation research project. results from this research will be used in the Integrative Project course at the conclusion of the MSW curriculum.

    Requisites: SW 541

    Corequisit: SW 660, SW 680

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • SW 641 - Integrative Project


    This course is the culminating project in the MSW program. Students will plan, develop and present a community-based research project begun in SW 541 and continued in SW 640.

    Requisites: SW 541

    Corequisite: SW 661, SW 681

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • SW 660 - Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice I


    Applications of advanced generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Emphasis on engagement, assessment and planning for change.

    Requisites:  

    Corequisite: SW 640, SW 680

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • SW 661 - Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice II


    Applications of advanced generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Emphasis on intervention, termination and evaluation.

    Requisites: SW 660

    Corequisite: SW 641, SW 681

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • SW 680 - Social Work Field Education IV


    A program-approved placement in a supervised agency based experience. Students must complete 225 hours of agency experience and participate in on- and off-campus meetings with faculty to demonstrate competency in advanced generalist social work practice.

    Requisites: Approval of Director of Field Education.

    Corequisite: SW 640, SW 660

    Credits:4 cr

  
  • SW 681 - Social Work Field Education V


    A continuation of SW 680. Students must complete an additional 225 hours of agency experience, participate in on- and off-campus meetings with faculty, and apply classroom learning to demonstrate competency in advanced generalist social work practice.

    Requisites: SW 680

    Corequisite: SW 641, SW 661

    Credits:4 cr

  
  • SW 690 - Special Topics in Advanced Social Work


    An examination of various topics in the profession of social work.

    Requisites: Admission to the MSW program.

    Credits:1-6 cr

  
  • TCFL 501 - Introduction to U. S. Culture, Language and the Educational System


    Provides an in-depth understanding and first-hand experience of the U.S. environment, from which future clients are likely to originate. Students will explore the various aspects of diversity, including language diversity within the U.S., as well as commonalities found in the American experience. Particular attention will be given to attitudes toward language and education found in the U.S.

    Requisites: TCFL 502 and TCFL 503 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • TCFL 502 - Syntactic Structures and Rhetorical Patterns of Chinese


    Introduces the basic concepts and approaches to the study of Chinese syntax and rhetoric, with an emphasis on a pedagogical approach designed to introduce and teach this material as a foreign language.

    Requisites: TCFL 501 and TCFL 503 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • TCFL 503 - Semantic and Pragmatic Aspects of Chinese


    Aims to systematically introduce the basic concepts, theories, research methods and major findings in Chinese semantic and pragmatic studies, and endeavors to illustrate the applied potentials of such studies. Also expounded are the relationships between form and function, meaning and use, and language and cognition.

    Requisites: TCFL 501 and TCFL 502 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • TCFL 504 - Instructional Methodology, Assessment, and Environments for Language Learning


    Students will learn about methods of instruction, including grouping strategies and differentiated instruction for different types of adult learners. Emphasis in methodology will be on task-based and content-based learning. Assessment will include the basic concepts and issues of assessment, the variety of assessments, and the appropriate use of assessments according to the learning environment, desired outcomes, and clientele. TCFL candidates must be especially prepared to carry out performance, task-based assessments.

    Requisites: TCFL 501, TCFL 502 and TCFL 503. (Required, Previous). | TCFL 505 and TCFL 506 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • TCFL 505 - Cross-Cultural Communications for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language


    Provides a general introduction to key theories in the field of intercultural communication, and applications for Chinese instructors working at the focal point of international encounters, which is indispensable for students wishing to work in intercultural environments. Specific focus on sociolinguistic issues which may interfere with language teaching and learning.

    Requisites: TCFL 501, TCFL 502 and TCFL 503. (Required, Previous). | TCFL 504 and TCFL 506 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • TCFL 506 - Contrastive Analysis and Error Analysis


    Aims to produce students who understand the factors involved in communication across two languages; who have an awareness of the different levels of meaning in a text; who can use this awareness to evaluate both source texts and their own translations; who have an awareness of basic issues concerning translation as a profession; and who know something of recent information technology resources for translators. It will also assist students to examine texts and analyze the linguistic and socio-linguistic issues underlying communication.

    Requisites: TCFL 501, TCFL 502 and TCFL 503. (Required, Previous). | TCFL 504 and TCFL 505 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • TCFL 601 - Second Language Acquisition and Foreign Language Learning


    Provides an overview of the current theoretical and practical issues about second language acquisition from an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing on work in theoretical linguistics, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, cognitive science, and sociolinguistics. Special attention will be paid to the implications of research in these fields and their application in language teaching.

    Requisites: TCFL 501, TCFL 502, TCFL 503, TCFL 504, TCFL 505 and TCFL 506. (Required, Previous). | TCFL 602 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • TCFL 602 - Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language Through Literature


    Introduces prospective Chinese-language teachers to the use of literary texts in the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language. Provides an introduction to Chinese literature from a Western perspective; namely, basic issues and approaches that form the foundation for the reading of Chinese literature in Western countries. Provides the foundation for an exploration of how literature fits into the Chinese language pedagogy; covers a variety of specific topics demonstrating how literature can be used as a pedagogical supplement in the teaching of both written and spoken Chinese. Students will be asked to carry out independent projects modeling the use of literature in pedagogy.

    Requisites: TCFL 501, TCFL 502, TCFL 503, TCFL 504, TCFL 505 and TCFL 506. (Required, Previous). | TCFL 601 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:2 cr

  
  • TCFL 603 - Professional English for Foreign Language Teaching


    Designed to familiarize students with the varieties of language used in U.S. workplace environments. This applied language course explores pedagogical issues which are most likely to interfere with or promote the successful learning of Chinese, such as the acquisition of Chinese orthography, understanding and speaking a tonal language, and the availability of mobile electronic devices for language practice. Students will split their hours between formal classroom instruction/ discussion and workplace settings.

    Requisites: TCFL 501, TCFL 502, TCFL 503, TCFL 504, TCFL 505, TCFL 506, TCFL 601 and TCFL 602. (Required, Previous). | TCFL 604 and TCFL 605 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:4 cr

  
  • TCFL 604 - Teaching Chinese for Specific Purposes


    Focuses on the teaching, learning and use of Chinese for academic and occupational purposes, with special attention paid to business and education. Chinese is now one of the most widely used languages for international communication in the areas of business and education. Consequently many TCFL teachers are required to teach Chinese to adults either preparing for university study or work-related purposes. This course targets key topics in this area such as needs analysis, materials design and evaluation, genre analysis, and academic writing.

    Requisites: TCFL 501, TCFL 502, TCFL 503, TCFL 504, TCFL 505, TCFL 506, TCFL 601 and TCFL 602. (Required, Previous). | TCFL 603 and TCFL 605 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • TCFL 605 - Chinese Language Instructional Design and Technology


    Offers a general introduction to the diverse uses and applications of media and available materials for the teaching of Chinese to foreign learners. Provides a systematic overview of contemporary media, which can provide authentic language, history, literary and cultural materials, and illustrations for efficient instruction. Emphasizes electronic media, television, radio, internet and their useful content, as they relate to the teaching of Chinese pronunciation, writing system, listening comprehension, writing, grammar, and culture.

    Requisites: TCFL 501, TCFL 502, TCFL 503, TCFL 504, TCFL 505, TCFL 506, TCFL 601 and TCFL 602. (Required, Previous). | TCFL 603 and TCFL 604 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • TCFL 606 - Workplace Language Practicum


    As a culminating/ capstone course, students will teach Chinese to U.S. volunteers in various settings. Students will meet with their faculty supervisor on a regular basis. Students will review teaching methodology with the instructor, who will conduct on-site evaluation visits. Self-, client-, and faculty advisor-evaluations will be central to the overall evaluation of the student.

    Requisites: TCFL 501, TCFL 502, TCFL 503 TCFL 504, TCFL 505, TCFL 506, TCFL 601, TCFL 602, TCFL 603, TCFL 604 and TCFL 605. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • TE 311 - Developmental Reading K-8


    This course is designed to facilitate the teacher candidate’s ability to demonstrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to help all K-8 students learn to read. The focus is on the teaching of developmental reading. During this course, teacher candidates are introduced to informal assessment techniques, and a variety of strategies for meeting the needs of diverse learners. There is both a theoretical and practical application to this class.

    Requisites: Admitted to the Teacher Education Program (Required, Previous).

    Credits:4 cr

    Notes: This course is for special education candidates only.
    Fieldwork required.
  
  • TE 430 - Introduction to Special Education


    This course is a foundation course for all special education endorsement programs and it focuses on understanding different disabilities, as well as individuals identified as gifted. Family involvement, theoretical approaches to special education, special education law, procedures for assessment and identification of disabilities, and the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) process are also addressed. The course examines the various systems for delivering educational services that may include inclusion and continuum of services to meet the unique needs of each youth.
    Note: Fieldwork required.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • TE 431 - Intro to Emotional/Behavioral Impairment


    This course provides a basis for understanding the theoretical, legal and historical perspectives of emotional/behavioral impairments. The contributing factors, characteristics and intervention and instructional strategies are examined in light of these perspectives. Fieldwork required.

    Requisites: TE 430 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • TE 432 - Introduction to Learning Disabilities


    This course provides an examination of the history, definition and etiology of learning disabilities. It will address the characteristics of students who have learning disabilities, methods of identification, instruction, programming and current issues related to each of these topics. Fieldwork required.

    Requisites: TE 430 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • TE 433 - Introduction to Cognitive Impairments


    Throughout this course candidates will have the opportunity to become knowledgeable about working with students who are considered to have a cognitive impairment. The course will examine the history, definitions, and etiology of cognitive impairments. Characteristics associated with cognitive impairments, methods of identification, instruction, programming and current issues related to each of these areas will be addressed.
     

    Requisites: TE 430 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Notes: Fieldwork required.
 

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