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SOC 345 - Urban Sociology
A study of the form and development of the modern urban community with respect to the demographic structure, spatial and temporal patterns and functional organization. Changes in population distribution and their effect on the urban center and hinterland. Role of social planning and problems in the urban community.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 111 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SOC 346 - Juvenile Delinquency
The nature and extent of delinquency, theories of delinquency causation, the juvenile justice system in the societal context, theories of delinquency control.
3 cr
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SOC 350 - The Family
Analysis of the family as a social institution. Emphasis on structure, processes and problems of the modern American family system.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 111.
3 cr
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SOC 351 - Interpersonal Communication
Skills and knowledge which contribute to an understanding of the role of communication in the initiation, maintenance, and dissolution of human relationships in both dyadic and group situations.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: COMM 105 or permission of instructor
3 cr Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with COMM 351.
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SOC 352 - Organizational Communication
Principles and practice in the management of communication systems within formal organizations, with emphasis on information exchange, information management and conflict resolution.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 111 or permission of instructor.
3 cr Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with COMM 352.
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SOC 355 - Sociology of Education
Study of educational organizations such as schools, universities and professional associations. Attention to relations among educational institutions and other institutions such as governments. Comparisons between American and other systems of education.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 111.
3 cr
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SOC 360 - Religions
The nature of religions as sociocultural phenomena, including analysis of religions in particular social, economic, and historical contexts. Examines concepts of supernatural-mystical power and beings, sacred symbols, religious specialists, syncretism, and the functions of ritual and belief under conditions of social stability and change.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: SOC 111 or SOC 112 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SOC 365 - Modern Africa
An anthropological survey of contemporary Africa focusing on the holistic analysis of African peoples, cultures, and societies and their experiences with colonialism, postcolonialism, tradition, modernity, and globalization
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 111 or 112 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SOC 370 - The Family Cross-Culturally
Comparison of the family institution in various cultures. Attention given to backgrounds of Black, Spanish-speaking, and other ethnic-American families.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 111.
3 cr
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SOC 380 - Culture and Personality
Cross-cultural examination of the influence of culture on aspects of development, personality, perception, mental health, and cognition.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Any one of the following: SOC 111, SOC 112, PSYC 100, or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SOC 390 - Special Topics in Sociology
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.
(1-4) cr
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SOC 391 - Special Seminar
A departmental seminar in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.
(1-4) cr
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SOC 393 - Directed Readings
An organized plan of readings in one or more aspects of the discipline. The student and instructor must agree on a plan of readings prior to enrollment.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission, a 3.00 grade point average or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline.
(1-3) cr
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SOC 394 - Independent Research
An independent research project in the discipline by a student or a cooperative research project with a faculty member. The student and instructor must agree on a project before enrollment.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission, 3.00 grade point average or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline.
(1-4) cr
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SOC 405 - 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.
3 cr
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SOC 407 - Majority-Minority Relations: Global Perspectives
International examination of the dynamics of majority-minority relations in a range of social, economic and political settings. International evidence will be used to compare and contrast patterns of intergroup relations. Some topics to be considered include the effects of modernization and urbanization on intergroup relations, ethnic and racial harmony and conflict, dynamics of prejudice and discrimination, and forms of social change.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 111 or SOC 112.
3 cr
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SOC 410 - Criminology
An investigation of the complex phenomena of crime and deviance in the United States, which emphasizes attempts at the scientific study of cultural, social and behavioral factors.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 111.
3 cr Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with CJ 410.
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SOC 420 - Social Stratification: Power and Inequality in Society
Analysis of structured inequality and stratification in society; theories of social class and social mobility; origins and consequences of differences in power, status, income, education, style of life and occupational prestige.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 111 and 112 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SOC 425 - Social Change
A study of the relations between social movements, ideologies and utopian thought.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Two courses in sociology.
3 cr
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SOC 430 - Sociology of World Politics
Sociological analysis of the interstate systems—the institutions, agents, current political issues and conflicts. De-colonization, modernization/developmentalism, modern social science, neoliberalism and protectionism, domestic and regional conflicts, core deindustrialization and semipheripheral industrialization, debt crises, global arms trade, environment, decline of U.S. hegemony.
3 cr
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SOC 435 - Environmental Sociology
Analysis of the interrelationships between physical and social environments, spatial distribution of people and activities, urban environments, and planned communities.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 111 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SOC 440 - Complex Organizations
The origins and functioning of complex organizations, bureaucracies and large formal groups, organizational goals, recruitment, socialization, and change; formal and informal structures; institutional dynamics of corporations, government agencies, schools, prisons, churches, hospitals and the military; is bureaucracy inevitable?
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 111 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SOC 450 - Sociological Theories
A survey of classical ideas and current theories in sociology. Intended for juniors and seniors who are majors or minors in sociology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Three courses in sociology or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SOC 460 - Applied Sociology
Students participate in community research projects including assisting with project development, data collection, data entry, data analysis and report preparation and professional presentation of data. Students will be introduced to grant writing skills. Course utilizes student’s methodological and statistical skills. Computer applications included in class.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 225 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SOC 470 - Field Placement In Social Gerontology
Field placement in instructor-approved social organization providing organizational services for or research about older adults. Requirements include eight to ten hours per week of field experience, consultation with the instructor, and completion of a paper. Placement deadline for Fall semester is May 1; for Winter semester is December 1.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 111, SOC 305, and permission of the instructor.
3 cr
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SOC 490 - Special Topics in Sociology
In-depth study of special areas within the field of sociology and/or the application of sociological perspectives to other areas or disciplines. Special topics will be chosen on the basis of their timely or topical nature.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
(1-4) cr
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SOC 491 - Seminar in Sociology
A departmental seminar in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.
(1-4) cr
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SOC 493 - Directed Reading in Sociology
Student must submit a plan of study for approval before enrolling.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
(1-3) cr
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SOC 494 - Independent Research
An independent research project in the discipline by a student or a cooperative research project with a faculty member. The student and instructor must agree on a project before enrollment.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission, 3.00 grade point average or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline.
(1-4) cr
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SOC 496 - Field Work
Students who have substantially completed major requirements may request assignments to community service agencies of special interest to them that present an opportunity for further academic study of a particular problem. A student will be assigned an academic advisor who will be available for consultation and guidance. A written paper or report will be required.
3 cr Notes: (May enroll twice.)
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SOC 497 - Senior Research
Student must submit a plan before enrolling.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
(1-4) cr
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SOC 498 - Honors Thesis
Preparation and completion of an Honors Thesis. May enroll twice, once for the preparation of the proposal and once for its completion.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Honors students status and permission of the Thesis Advisor.
3 cr
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SPAN 111 - Elementary Spanish I
Introduction to the study of Spanish language and culture, including the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Emphasis on oral communication skills. Includes student work in language laboratory and computer laboratory.
4 cr
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SPAN 112 - Elementary Spanish II
Continuation of the study of Spanish language and culture, including the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Emphasis on oral communication skills. Includes student work in language laboratory and computer laboratory.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 111 or the equivalent.
4 cr
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SPAN 190 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.
(1-4) cr
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SPAN 211 - Intermediate Spanish I
Study of Spanish language and culture, including review of the basic elements of the language and further acquisition of communication skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Emphasis on Spanish as an international language system and cultural system. Includes student work in language laboratory and computer laboratory.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 112 or the equivalent.
4 cr
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SPAN 212 - Intermediate Spanish II
Comprehensive review of Spanish language and culture, and intensive work in written and oral communication. Emphasis on Spanish as an international language system and cultural system. Includes student work in language laboratory and computer laboratory.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 211 or the equivalent.
4 cr
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SPAN 290 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.
(1-4) cr
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SPAN 302 - Spanish Conversation
Oral proficiency is to be acquired through both guided and free discussion.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 212 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 311 - Spanish Composition
Stresses the acquisition of grammar skills through original composition.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 212 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 313 - Introduction to Literature of Spain I
Presents representative works from the Middle Ages through the Spanish Golden Age. Readings, discussions and lectures in Spanish.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 311 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 314 - Introduction to Literature of Spain II
Presents representative works from the 18th century to contemporary authors. Readings, discussions and lectures in Spanish.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 311 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 317 - Introduction to Latin-American Literature I
A survey course of Latin-American literature from its origins to Modernism. Readings, discussions and lectures in Spanish.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 311 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 318 - Introduction to Latin-American Literature II
A continuation of SPAN 317 from Modernism to the present. Readings, discussions and lectures in Spanish.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 311 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 319 - Introduction to U.S. Hispanic Literature
Presents a restricted number of representative works with emphasis on Mexican-American, Cuban-American and Puerto Rican authors. Readings in Spanish and English, discussions and lectures in Spanish.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 212 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 334 - Phonetics
A study of the rules of Spanish pronunciation utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. Students learn to perfect their pronunciation by intensive oral exercises. Students are required to make recordings in the language laboratory.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 212 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 336 - Spanish for the Professions
Oral proficiency and composition practice stressing terminology used in medicine, law, criminal justice, business and social work.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 212 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 340 - Civilization of Spain
Survey course of Spanish culture from the Middle Ages to the present time, including readings, discussion, and research on such cultural elements as the arts, social institutions, politics, and historical events. Readings, discussions and lectures in Spanish.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 302 or permission of instructor.
4 cr
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SPAN 341 - Latin-American Civilization
Survey of the cultures of Latin-American cultures from pre-Columbian times to the present time, including readings, discussion, and research on such cultural elements as the arts, social institutions, political institutions, and historical events. Readings, discussions and lectures in Spanish.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 302 or permission of instructor.
4 cr
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SPAN 344 - U.S. Hispanic Civilization
A survey course of U.S. Hispanic culture. Readings in Spanish and English, discussions and lectures in Spanish.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 302 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 390 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.
(1-4) cr
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SPAN 391 - Special Seminar
A departmental seminar in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.
(1-4) cr
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SPAN 393 - Directed Readings
An organized plan of readings in one or more aspects of the discipline. The student and instructor must agree on a plan of readings prior to enrollment.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission, a 3.00 grade point average or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline.
(1-3) cr
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SPAN 419 - Advanced Composition & Conversation
An intense study of Spanish grammar, stylistics and pronunciation through readings, lectures, guided and free discussion. Composition as a process will be addressed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 302 or 311 or permission of instructor.
4 cr
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SPAN 420 - The Spanish Golden Age
A study of Renaissance and Baroque Spanish literature. Readings in poetry, novel and theatre from Garcilaso to Gongora and from Cervantes and Lope de Vega to Quevedo and Calderon de la Barca.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Completion of at least one 300-level Spanish course.
3 cr
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SPAN 430 - Modern Spanish Literature
A study of contemporary Spanish thought and literature. Topics will include: the rise of the modern Spanish novel, the generation of 27, poetry and drama since the Civil War.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Completion of at least one 300-level Spanish course.
3 cr
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SPAN 440 - Contemporary Latin-American Prose
A study of the 20th century major Latin-American prose writers including: Garcia Marquez, Vargas Llosa, Rulfo, Carpentier, Laura Esquivel, Isabel Allende, Rosario Ferre, and others.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Completion of at least one 300-level Spanish course or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 450 - Latin-American Poetry & Drama
A study of 19th and 20th century poetry and drama.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Completion of at least one 300-level Spanish course or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 455 - Intensive Language Review
This course is a comprehensive review of the major elements of written and oral Spanish. This will include extensive practice of the more difficult grammatical structures as well as the addition of idiomatic expressions. Course work includes written and oral review exercises, compositions, presentations, and discussions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 302 or SPAN 311 or SPAN 419 or permission of instructor.
4 cr
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SPAN 456 - Introduction to Linguistics
A study of the fundamentals of descriptive linguistics including a comparative analysis of Spanish and English as to structure, sound systems and semantics.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 311 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 457 - Spanish-English Translation
Translation from English to Spanish and Spanish to English with emphasis on accuracy and good style in each language. Correct usage is also stressed. Students move beyond word for word translation to idiomatic usage.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 311 or SPAN 419 or SPAN 455 or permission of instructor.
4 cr
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SPAN 467 - United States Spanish
A study of the vocabulary, morphology and sound system of modern Spanish as spoken in the U.S. This course requires work in the language laboratory.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 456 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 469 - Teaching English as a Second Language for Spanish Speakers
A study of the various techniques used in teaching English as a second language to Spanish speakers, including the development of teaching materials and evaluation techniques
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 456 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 471 - Bilingual-Bicultural Methodology in Bilingual Education
A study of classroom management, testing and evaluation for bilingual-bicultural children and of the materials available for classroom use and for research.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 469 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 472 - Curriculum Development in Bilingual Education
A study of curriculum development for bilingual education.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: SPAN 471 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 491 - Seminar in Hispanic Studies
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SPAN 499 - Directed Study
For a directed study in literature a student must present a detailed program of his/her project to be approved by the instructor by the end of the preceding semester. For a directed study in the methods of teaching Spanish, a detailed program will be formulated by the student and the professor directing the project by the end of the preceding semester.
(1-4) cr
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SW 215 - Introduction to Social Welfare/Social Work
A survey of social welfare services and the profession of social work. The student will become familiar with the duties, responsibilities and ethics of the social work profession through classroom activities as well as volunteer activity in local human services agencies.
3 cr
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SW 300 - Interviewing & the Helping Relationship
This course establishes beginning social work interviewing and relationship skills as well as awareness of the use of self in the helping relationship. Specific interviewing strategies for generalist social work practice will be presented. The student will participate in practice sessions that include role plays, videotapes, and self-awareness exercises.
3 cr
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SW 302 - Child Abuse & Neglect
An intensive study of the problem of child abuse and neglect as it extends throughout our country. Areas of focus include: law enforcement, medical, sociological, educational, preventive and interventive aspects.
3 cr Cross-Listed: YS 330
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SW 303 - Child Welfare Policies & Procedures
Concepts, policies and practices in the child welfare field will be presented. The student will become familiar with historical aspects of child welfare concerns, with the broad scope of child welfare relating to the child in his/her varied environment and with organizational structure and service.
3 cr Cross-Listed: YS 300
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SW 304 - Introduction to Gerontology
This course will enhance student’s personal understanding of their own and others’ aging. It will introduce students to the major concepts and trends in regard to the aging process so that these will be useful to a wide range of disciplines including nursing, social work, sociology, psychology, health education, the allied health and law enforcement professions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 211.
3 cr
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SW 311 - Chemical Dependency: Overview
An overview of substance abuse and chemical dependency as social problems. The psycho-social, cultural, economic and medical aspects of substance abuse are explored. The role of the social worker in assessment and intervention is examined relative to social work practice issues.
3 cr
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SW 313 - Social Work & Health Care
Social work practice in health care settings. Health care policy and its impact on social work practice with individuals and families will be examined.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SW 215 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SW 314 - Sexual Assault
An overview of various aspects of sexual assault. Underlying dynamics, effects on victims and the culture, intervention strategies, and the social worker’s role in working with sexual assault cases will be covered.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SW 300 or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SW 316 - Social Welfare Policy I
Historical and philosophical perspective of social welfare policy, organizational and program development for Elizabethan Poor Laws to the welfare state; an overview of social, political, and economic institutions relevant to disadvantaged and culturally diverse populations, and social work practice in organizations and communities.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PS 118 or 123 and Econ 125 or 221; admitted majors only.
3 cr
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SW 318 - Social Work Practice I
Students are introduced to the art and science of generalist social work, systems and problem-solving approaches needed for direct professional practice, and underlying theories of intervention. Skills in interviewing, problem identification, and communication are emphasized, with a primary focus on individuals, especially those who are disadvantaged.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SW 300 and SOC 111; Admitted majors only.
3 cr
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SW 320 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
Social systems theory is utilized to understand the interaction between human behavior and social environmental systems. Socio-cultural, biological and psychological aspects of human development across the life span are studied along with the effects of social systems on health and well-being.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 100 and BIOL 104B, 105A, 105C, or 111A or permission of instructor.
3 cr
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SW 329 - Research Methods and Social Work Practice
Scientific and analytic approaches for building knowledge and evaluating service delivery in all areas of practice including qualitative and quantitative methodologies and understanding statistical data useful for generalist social work practice will be presented. Writing research reports, computer applications, the traditional scientific method and alternative methods drawn from direct experiences and perspectives relevant to human diversity will be introduced.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SW 215.
3 cr
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SW 330 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
Continuation of a social systems approach to understanding reciprocal relationships between human behavior and social environments with emphasis on diversity and empowering disadvantaged or oppressed populations. Socio-cultural, biological, psychological, and spiritual development across the life span for diverse populations are studied along with the effects of social systems on health and well-being.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SW 320.
3 cr
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SW 347 - Social Work with the Aging
Development and current status of social welfare policy related to the elderly will be presented. Social services delivery system, which provides services to seniors, will be examined. Implications of social work practice concepts for working with the elderly will be studied.
3 cr
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SW 401 - Social Work Practice II
This course continues the emphasis of SW 318. The change process is studied in depth and applied to working with groups, organizations, and communities, with an emphasis on culturally diverse and disadvantaged populations, utilizing role plays and fieldwork experience. Identification with the profession and beginning competencies for generalist practice are enhanced.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SW 318 and SW 329. Taken concurrently with SW 483 and SW 485.
3 cr
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SW 402 - Social Work Practice III
This course continues the emphasis of SW 318 and 401. The change process is studied in depth and applied to working with family systems and subsystems with an emphasis on culturally diverse and disadvantaged populations, utilizing role plays and fieldwork experience. Identification with the profession and beginning competencies for generalist practice are enhanced.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SW 401. Taken concurrently with SW 403 and SW 484.
3 cr
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SW 403 - Social Welfare Policy II
Community based social welfare organizations will be analyzed in depth with emphasis on developing change strategies for communities and organizations to respond to the needs of client systems, including individuals, families and groups, which are culturally diverse, at risk, or discriminated against. Policy intervention techniques will be introduced and utilized.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SW 316 and SW 401. Taken concurrently with SW 484.
3 cr
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SW 405 - Group Facilitation
Developing group facilitation skills with parenting groups and groups with children and youth. Group work as an intervention with families in need of a nurturing supportive environment that supports appropriate parent-child interactions.
3 cr Cross-Listed: YS 405
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SW 483 - Social Work Field Instruction I
The program’s field placement coordinator and the agency’s instructor must approve the placement for two days a week in a social services setting. Agency schedule followed (minimum 15-hour week), on and off campus meetings with faculty. Opportunity to apply classroom learning and develop practice skills in a professional setting.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SW 316, SW 318, SW 320 and SW 330; Taken concurrently with SW 401 and SW 485.
6 cr
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SW 484 - Social Work Field Instruction II
Students continue with the schedule and practice requirements of SW 483. Builds on prior skill development and evaluates demonstration of beginning competencies in working with individuals, families, groups and communities.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SW 401 and SW 483; must be taken concurrently with SW 403 and 485. Note: Must enroll in lab, Field Instruction II and Senior
6 cr
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SW 485 - Senior Seminar
This capstone course will involve students in the development of a professional identity and an identification with the social work profession through the development of a professional portfolio and group presentations on the NASW Code of Ethics. It is designed to integrate the student’s academic coursework, field learning, and professional development as a generalist social work practitioner. The course will also assist students in planning their career in social work.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Taken concurrently with SW 401 and SW 483.
3 cr
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SW 490 - Selected Topics
Study of selected topics of particular significance or current importance and interest to the social work profession, such as Social Work and the Law, Substance Abuse, etc.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
(1-4) cr
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SW 496 - Field Placement in Gerontology
Gerontology minor field placement in instructor-approved human services agency serving older adults for a minimum of two hours per week to a maximum of eight hours per week, plus bi-monthly consultation with instructor and completion of written research project.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SW 347 or SOC 305.
(1-3) cr
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TE 100 - Exploring Teaching: K-12
This course provides students with exploratory experiences of teaching as a profession. It is designed to help the student examine self in relation to education. Field-based experiences in surrounding school districts including observations in urban and suburban schools are required. TE 100 must be completed prior to admission to College of Education. Note: Students may not enroll in any 300-level Education courses until they have been formally admitted to the College of Education or have been given special permission to enroll in a specific course. Details and forms regarding admissions procedures are available in the Admissions and Certification Office.
1 cr
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TE 101 - Exploring Teaching In Physical Education
Students are provided exploratory experiences of teaching physical education as a profession. This course is designed to help students examine self in relationship to the social and psychological dynamics of the physical education teaching profession. Field-based experiences in surrounding school districts including observation in rural, suburban, urban, and special needs schools are required.
1 cr Cross-Listed: Cross listed with TE 100.
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TE 272 - Movement Fundamentals
Students will develop knowledge and skills of the movement education framework for active lifestyles through participation in a variety of developmentally appropriate K-5 teaching progressions (e.g. parameterization) as well as individually develop and implement lesson plans through peer teaching.
2 cr
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TE 274 - Dance & Rhythms
Teacher Candidates will develop knowledge and skill in understanding and performing rhythm and dance appropriate for the K-12 physical education curriculum. An emphasis will be placed on equipment care, activity modification and documentation of teacher candidate dance skills and knowledge.
2 cr
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TE 276 - Target & Striking/Fielding Games 4-12
Teaching tactical concepts and associated decision-making processes, movements and skills of target and striking/fielding games appropriate for grades 4-12. Specific focus on modified game play and skill application in game situations. Transfer of tactical components of one game will be transferred to the learning of another within the same game category.
2 cr
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TE 278 - Invasion & Net/Wall Games 4-12
Teaching tactical concepts and associated decision-making processes, movements and skills of invasion and net/wall games appropriate for grades 4-12. Specific focus on modified game play and skill application in game situations. Transfer of tactical components of one game will be transferred to the learning of another within the same game category.
2 cr
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TE 280 - Water Safety Instruction
This course introduces the student to American Red Cross instructional techniques, aquatic skills and programs. Successful completion of this course offers certification in WSI. The main focus of the course is to prepare prospective teachers of swimming and water safety.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: KINE 125 or permission of instructor.
2 cr
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TE 282 - Adapted Physical Education
A lecture and participation course covering the philosophy and goals of adapted physical education, the relationship of adaptive physical education to the general physical education program, the needs and characteristics of the students with disabilities, and the designing of exemplary adapted physical education programs. Specific consideration is given to methodology in teaching students with disabilities.
3 cr
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TE 300 - Foundations Of Elementary Education
This course is a study of the historical, philosophical and social foundations of education focused specifically on the effective elementary practitioner. Future elementary school teachers examine how K – 8 schools operate and also investigate the professional educator’s role within the classroom and the community.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education.
3 cr
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TE 301 - Methods of Teaching Children in Literature: K-8
Provides students with an overview of different genres of contemporary children’s literature as they apply to language arts concepts. Students will study literary response and literary analysis. Course material includes: planning literature activities, and preparing a literature/ language arts project that meets the State of Michigan Benchmarks in Language Arts.
3 cr
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