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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog | Expires Aug. 2028 THIS CATALOG IS ARCHIVED. BE SURE YOU ARE ACCESSING THE MOST ACCURATE CATALOG FOR YOU.
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Psychology |
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PSYC 396 - Field Studies in Psychology
Applications of the discipline in off-campus locations. The student and instructor must agree on the project before enrollment.
Requisites: Instructor permission, 2.50 GPA or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in PSYC. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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PSYC 400 - Advanced Statistics
A second course in statistics which considers such topics as advanced analysis of variance and related analyses, non-parametric techniques and regression analysis.
Requisites: PSYC 299 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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PSYC 405 - Nonexperimental Research Methods
This is an advanced course on research methods focusing on non-experimental inquiry such as qualitative, correlational, survey and mixed-method (observations, self-report) studies. It will involve lectures/interactive workshops to develop and apply research skills to interpret, critique and synthesize research and design a research proposal feasible to conduct at SVSU. Students will learn about ethics, designs, measurement issues, secondary data possibilities, and develop professional communication skills of technical writing/oral presentation. They will also learn to apply statistical methods for their proposed studies. This course is particularly recommended for students bound for graduate study in psychology or other social sciences.
Requisites: PSYC 100, PSYC 202, PSYC 299, PSYC 302, PSYC 305 or comparable methods courses, and instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
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4 cr |
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PSYC 415 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
This course provides students with current information on development in adulthood and aging. Topics include demographic trends; research methods; psychological theories of aging; physical, cognitive, social, and personality development over the adult lifespan; and issues of mental health. Useful for gerontology minor and all those intending to provide services to older adults.
Requisites: PSYC 100 and PSYC 210, PSYC 310, PSYC 311, PSYC 315 or PSYC 410. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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PSYC 420 - Psychology of Language
This course will introduce the student to psycholinguistics, including theories of language acquisition, the biological underpinnings of language, issues of speech production and comprehension, pragmatics and conversational speech, and word/concept representations. Discussion of these topics will include cross-cultural and cross-linguistic differences in languages. This course will focus on how language and the words we use reflect underlying thought processes.
Requisites: PSYC 100. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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PSYC 425 - Cognitive Processes
The main purpose of this course is to enable the student to examine critically the theories and related research in the area of complex human behavior. The course will explore the following areas: verbal learning and language development, formation and use of concepts, problem solving approaches and strategies, creative thinking, judgment, and decision making. The emphasis will be on research methodology and research findings in these areas.
Requisites: PSYC 100 (Required, Previous). | PSYC 305 (Recommended, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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PSYC 425L - Cognitive Processes Lab
An advanced laboratory dealing with research techniques in cognitive processes. (0-2)
Requisites: PSYC 100, PSYC 202, PSYC 299, PSYC 302, PSYC 305 (Required, Previous). | PSYC 425 or PSYC 345 (Required, Previous or concurrent).
Credits:1 cr
1 cr |
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PSYC 430 - Psychoanalytic Theory
A study of psychoanalytic theory, both as a theory of personality and motivation, and as a treatment modality for emotional disorders. Case material will be included to illustrate the use of psychoanalysis in treatment.
Requisites: PSYC 100 and Junior/Senior status, or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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PSYC 453 - Industrial/Organizational Psyc
Survey of theories of individual behavior in complex organizations, including job analysis, personnel selection and appraisal, satisfaction, morale, leadership, organizational and social context of human work, physical psychological environments and consumer behavior.
Requisites: PSYC 100 or junior status. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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PSYC 455 - Group Dynamics
Forces influencing the behavior of a group’s members, cohesiveness, social structure, emotional factors, leadership and the development of groups. Students will be given the opportunity to practice skills of group membership, including various leadership functions.
Requisites: PSYC 350 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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PSYC 470 - Health Psychology
Explores links between health and out behavior, thoughts, emotions, and social relationships. It uses methods of psychology research and practice to help prevent disease, promote recovery, and promote adaptation with ongoing health problems. The course covers research methods, personality as related to stress and coping, health behaviors, several specific medical conditions, rehabilitation, health communication, and the social construction of health and illness.
Requisites: PSYC 100, junior standing. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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PSYC 483 - Field Placement Experience
Students will be involved in field experiences related to various areas in psychology.
Requisites: Junior or senior standing in psychology, instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3-5 cr
3-5 cr |
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PSYC 484 - Ethical, Prof & Phil Problems in Psyc
A consideration of ethics, professional responsibility and philosophy of science as the psychologist confronts them in research, teaching, consultation, private practice and clinical settings.
Requisites: 20 hours of PSYC or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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PSYC 488 - History & Systems of Psychology
Major areas of psychology will be traced from their origins in early Greek philosophy; survival through the dogmas of the Dark and Middle ages; and their post-Renaissance emergence as principles of behavior distinct from philosophy. Emphasis will be on the evolution of scientific psychological thinking from ‘devil theory’ to classical empiricism, and from the Aristotelian method to the Galilean mode of empirical science. This is a project- and writing-intensive course that serves as a capstone course and involves assessment of majors’ mastery of both content and reasoning skills in psychology.
Requisites: PSYC-305 (Previous, Required).
PSYC-335, PSYC-340, or PSYC-346 (Previous or concurrent, Required).
PSYC-320, PSYC-345, or PSYC-425 (Previous or concurrent, Required). PSYC-210, PSYC-311, PSYC-410, or PSYC-415 (Previous or concurrent, Required).
PSYC-330, PSYC-350, PSYC-370, or PSYC-455 (Previous or concurrent, Required).
Two courses from: PSYC-314, PSYC-343, PSYC-367, PSYC-372, PSYC-373, PSYC- 375, PSYC-380, PSYC-385, PSYC-400, PSYC-405, PSYC-420, PSYC-430, PSYC-453, PSYC-470, PSYC-483 (Previous or concurrent, Required).
Two courses from PSYC-311L, PSYC-320L, PSYC-330L, PSYC-335L, PSYC- 340L, PSYC-345L, PSYC-350L, PSYC-370L, PSYC-373L, PSYC-425L (Previous or concurrent, Required)
Credits:4 cr
General Education: Must apply to Psychology Department for approval for enrollment.
4 cr |
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PSYC 490 - Selected Topics in Psychology
A study of specific topics within any given area of psychology or the application of some selected area of psychology to other areas within the social and/or natural sciences or humanities.
Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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PSYC 491 - Workshop
Study of problem-oriented subjects for people already working in psychological services with the intent of continuing their professional growth.
Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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PSYC 493 - Directed Reading in Psychology
Student must submit a plan of study for approval before enrolling.
Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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PSYC 494 - Senior Research in Psychology
Student must submit a plan of study before enrolling.
Requisites: PSYC 100, PSYC 202, PSYC 299, PSYC 302, PSYC 305, instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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PSYC 495 - Independent Laboratory/Studio
An independent research project in the discipline by a student; a cooperative research project with a faculty member; or an advanced independent studio in a performing art. The student and instructor must agree on a project before enrollment.
Requisites: Instructor permission, 3.00 GPA or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in PSYC. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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PSYC 496 - Field Studies
Applications of the discipline in off-campus locations. The student and instructor must agree on the project before enrollment.
Requisites: 12 credits in Psyc and instructor permission (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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PSYC 497 - Senior Seminar
An overview of current major issues and research in personality, learning, perception-cognition, social psychology and motivation. Each major issue will be integrated with seminars developed in conjunction with guest lectures and field experiences in relevant settings.
Requisites: Senior status, core requirements in PSYC or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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PSYC 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.
Requisites: Honors student status and thesis advisor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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PSYC 499 - Teaching of Psychology
Learning how to teach through participation in the instructional process. (1-4)
Requisites: Instructor permission, PSYC major. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
Religious Studies |
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RS 100 - Introduction to the Study of Religion (GE5)
An introduction to the study of religion that considers various methodological approaches for understanding religious phenomena, especially philosophical and historical methods. Religious phenomena under investigation include ritual, symbol, myth, purification, the holy, salvation, and sacred space and time.
Credits:3 cr
General Education:
3 cr |
Rhetoric and Professional Writing |
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RPW 210 - Rhetoric, Culture, & Power (GE10)
Examination of and practice in writing and other communication practices against the backdrop of rhetorical studies of culture and power. Emphasis on critical reading and research; on written, spoken, and visual communication, and on awareness of audience, purpose and context. Sections may be organized by themes (e.g., Cultural Engagement with Technology, Encounters with Environmental Issues, Social Movements and Social Action).
Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
General Education:
3 cr |
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RPW 225 - Professional Development in PTW
Exploration of contemporary issues for technical writers, history of the profession, core conceptual models, identity and ethics for technical writers, and professional development processes. Focus on professional promotion documents (e.g., portfolios, resumés, social media profiles).
Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 230 - Problem Solving in PTW
An exploration of the problems technical writers face in the workplace. Focus on key genres and processes for technical writing, including (but not limited to) research, information design, and linkages between theory and practice.
Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 233 - Emerging Media: Info Design in PTW
Exploration of professional tools, technologies, and design processes that technical writers use in contemporary workplaces. Focus on critical knowledge acquisition, technological adaptability, and information design in multiple media and modes, including text, images, audio, video, and static/dynamic content.
Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 245 - Journalistic Writing & Research Practice
Exploration of core, contemporary journalistic concepts, strategies, and practices. Emphasis on elements of story development, including research, interviews, writing, reportorial styles, and editing. Topics include professionalism, journalistic standards, ethics, working with social media, and the evolution of the profession from print to digital publishing. Emphasis on stylistic elements peculiar to journalism.
Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 265 - Rhetorical Theory
Examination of the classical origins, cultural contexts, and contemporary relevance of rhetoric. Emphasis on the connections between rhetoric, civic engagement, and identity for contemporary citizens and professionals. Includes study of written, verbal, and visual communication.
Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 300 - Writing in the Professions
Emphasis on transactional writing - writing to get things done. Focuses on purpose, audience analysis, and writing as problem solving, but also includes work in organization and editing.
Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements and a General Education Category 10 course. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 304 - Technical Report Writing
Report writing for scientists and engineers. Theory and practice of audience analysis, report organization, revision, editing, oral presentations and visual aids.
Requisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 212 or other General Education Category 10 course. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 328 - Internship I in PTW
Students complete an internship with a host organization under the mentorship of one or more professionals in communication/design roles. Additional focus on legal, ethical, political, and economic issues relating to internships. Emphasis on professional identity, project management, and professional expertise in workplaces and career contexts.
Requisites: RPW 225, and RPW 230, and RPW 233, and instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 335 - Instructional Writing & Design
Examining and developing instructional documents (e.g., procedures, specifications, manuals, tutorials, help systems) from a user-centered perspective. Emphasis on understanding page/screen design and whole-document information design; designing documents for print and digital environments, integrating audio and static/moving visual content; engaging in inclusive information design; and the design and implementation of usability studies.
Requisites: RPW 230, and RPW 233, or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 336 - Grantseeking & Proposal Writing
Exploration of strategies and processes for grant seeking, including construction of evidence-based arguments, and of the role public intellectualism has played in the history, identity, and core values of the profession. Focus on proposal writing, documents related to the proposal-writing process, common contexts for grant seeking (e.g., nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, businesses and corporations), and managing and assessing funded projects.
Requisites: One General Education Category 10 course (Required, Previous)
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 350 - Information Architecture in PTW
Exploration of advanced information design strategies, contexts and standards, including design for web and other digital environments, and projects that harness topic- and content-driven technologies. Focus on user-centered, inclusive design with focus on learning and applying mark-up languages (e.g., HTML, XML), processes (e.g., CSS, screen-responsive design, DITA), and technologies (e.g., content-management systems).
Requisites: RPW 230, and RPW 233, or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 368 - Cultural Rhetorics
Rhetorical examination of devices in cultural traditions and experiences through oral, written, and visual discourse, including theoretical positions, key texts and traditions in their cultural contexts. Exploration of a variety of cultural and discourse communities. May include popular culture and new media perspectives.
Requisites: One General Education Category 10 course or instructor permission.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 370 - Rhetorical Analysis
Study and application of various rhetorical research methods for analyzing discursive artifacts, processes, and communities. Emphasis on understanding and implementing ethical, appropriate practices for conducting scholarly research. May include discussion of project reporting and research strategies such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, and interpretation.
Requisites: RPW 265, or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 375 - Usability Studies
Exploration of user-centered, accessible, and inclusive design through their connections with usability studies, and of issues of identity and ethics for usability practitioners. Focus on understanding research ethics, standards, methods and technologies, and on designing, administering, and reporting significant research projects. May include examination of methods such as card sorting, think-aloud protocols, journeymapping, and heuristic analysis.
Requisites: RPW 335, or RPW 350, or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 380 - Special Topics in RPW
Exploration of classical, contemporary, and emerging issues of special interest to rhetoric scholars, and to professional and technical writers. Focus on concepts, genres, strategies, processes, tools, and technologies not represented elsewhere in the curriculum. May be completed more than once if offered under different titles.
Requisites: One General Education Category 10 course or instructor permission.
Credits:3 cr
Notes: May be retaken under a different title.
3 cr |
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RPW 390 - Special Topics in RPW
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.
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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RPW 425 - Professional Identity & Promotion
Advanced exploration of identity, authority, professionalism, and professional promotion for technical writers. Emphasis on market sectors, industrial contexts, occupational outlooks, and graduate programs relevant to rhetoric scholars, technical writers, and information designers. Focus on market-ready documents and strategies for establishing and maintaining a professional presence, including resumés, portfolios, social media, and other relevant genres.
Requisites: RPW 328, or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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3 cr |
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RPW 430 - Advanced Problem Solving in PTW
Exploration of advanced concepts and strategies for understanding and addressing complex communication problems. Emphasis on project management (including human, material, monetary, and technical resources), risk communication, usability studies, working with clients and other professionals, and on developing and implementing information design solutions.
Requisites: RPW 335, and RPW 350, and RPW 370 or RPW 375, or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 435 - Editing
Examination of the professional responsibilities of editors and grounding in editorial strategies. Topics include editing standards and contexts; levels of editing; editing visual content; style; and readability. Emphasis on interactions with authors; preparing documents for publication; editorial authority; and the social, political, and ethical implications of editing.
Requisites: ENGL 305, or ENGL 306, or a 300-level RPW course, or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 440 - Writing for Public Purposes
Exploration of the place nonprofit and public organizations, philanthropy, and social movements occupy in PTW, and the role advocacy has played in the construction of identity for the profession. Focus on rhetorical analysis of public institutions and initiatives, professional development challenges and opportunities that coincide with careers in nonprofit organizations, the ethical responsibilities and legal standards for work in such contexts, and the particular demands of designing information products for these organizations.
Requisites: One General Education Category 10 course.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 450 - Web Writing & Digital Citizenship
Exploration of digitally mediated content development and design processes, advanced composing and publishing strategies and technologies, and personal, professional, and ethical challenges posed by digital communication contexts and environments. Focus on advanced topics in web site creation, web-based genres and composing platforms, social media, and web usability, accessbility, and inclusivity.
Requisites: RPW 350, or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 465 - Advanced Rhetorical Theory
Examination of advanced themes from classical, contemporary, and emerging areas of interest in rhetorical studies, including but not limited to identity, epistemology, and decision making. Evaluation of rhetorical theories/theoreticians in comparative, cultural, global, historical, and political frameworks. Emphasis on the study and application of various methodologies for analyzing discourse artifacts from a rhetorical point of view.
Requisites: RPW 265, or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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RPW 490 - Special Topics
Requisites: As listed in the course schedule (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
Roberts Fellows Seminar |
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3 cr |
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RFS 398 - Contemporary Issues in Leadership II
An exploration of selected issues relevant to leadership, leadership development, and global citizenship. This course is a continuation of RFS 397.
Requisites: Admission to the Roberts Fellowship Program (Required, Previous) and RFS 397 (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
Social Work |
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SW 215 - Introduction 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.
Credits:3 cr
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.
Credits:3 cr
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.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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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.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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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, allied health and law enforcement professions.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SW 305 - Understanding the DSM Through Film
This course serves as an introduction to mental disorders and the tools social work practitioners use to diagnosis and treat them. By viewing and responding to film depictions of characters with mental health disorders, students will gain a working understanding of the DSM-IV-TR, which will enhance their ability to complete assessments, accurately diagnose clients, and prepare corresponding treatment plans.
Requisites: SW 215 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SW 306 - Foster Care & Adoption
This course is an intensive study of the foster care and adoption systems, related issues, and support services for foster and adoptive children, foster and adoptive parents, and biological parents. Areas of focus include: cultural identity, historical perspective, and contemporary view of the media.
Credits:3 cr
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.
Credits:3 cr
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.
Requisites: SW 215 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SW 314 - Social Work and Sexual Violence
An overview of various aspects of sexual violence. Underlying dynamics effects on victims and the culture intervention strategies, and the social worker’s role in working with cases involving sexual violence will be covered.
Credits:3 cr
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.
Requisites: PS 118! or PS 123 and ECON 125 or ECON 221, admitted SW majors. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
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.
Requisites: SW 300, SOC 111, admitted SW majors. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SW 320 - Human Behavior in 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.
Requisites: PSYC 100 and BIOL 104B, BIOL 105A, BIOL 105C or BIOL 111A or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SW 329 - Social Work Research
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.
Requisites: Admitted Social Work major. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SW 330 - Human Behavior/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.
Requisites: SW 320. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
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.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SW 390 - Special Topics in Social Work
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear in the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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SW 394 - Independent Research
Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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SW 396 - Field Studies in Social Work
Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 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.
Requisites: SW 318 , SW 329 (Required, Previous).
SW 483 and SW 403 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SW 402 - Social Work Practice III
This course continues the emphasis of SW 318 and SW 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.
Requisites: SW 401 (Required, Previous).
SW 485 and SW 484 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
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.
Requisites: SW 316 . (Required, Previous)
SW 401 , SW 483 . (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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6 cr |
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6 cr |
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SW 485 - Integrative Social Work 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.
Requisites: SW 402 , SW 484 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
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.
Requisites: Junior or senior standing. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
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.
Requisites: SW 347 or SOC 305. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-3 cr
1-3 cr |
Sociology |
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SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology (GE7)
An introduction to the sociological perspective as it applies to understanding the social forces that shape peoples’ lives, interests and personalities. Examination of forms of social organizations, social interaction, and major social institutions such as family, religion and government. Introduction to major concepts and processes, theoretical perspectives, and research methodologies used in studying society.
Credits:3 cr
General Education:
3 cr |
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SOC 112! - Introduction to Anthropology (GE6)
An overview of the discipline of anthropology with concentration on socio-cultural and linguistic anthropology. Emphasis on both cultural and linguistic universals and variability among contemporary peoples.
Requisites: ENGL 111
Credits:3 cr
General Education: , CI
3 cr |
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SOC 190 - Special Topics in Soc
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.
Requisites: As listed in the course schedule. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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SOC 193 - College Success
This course is attached to select existing Basic Skills and General Education courses for the purpose of enhancing the success of first year college students. More detail can be found in the catalog section “Resources and Services for Students.”
Credits:1 cr
1 cr |
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SOC 225 - Statistics (GE3)
Introduction to statistical techniques and their application in social research. Course introduces students to descriptive and inferential statistics, problem solving and quantitative reasoning skills, data analysis and reporting techniques, and responding to arguments based on statistical data.
Requisites: All math Basic Skills or equivalent. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
General Education: Category 3
4 cr |
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SOC 236 - Social Problems
Analysis of current social problems. Special attention directed toward problems of minority groups, poverty, family, adolescence and the aged, drug and alcohol abuse, crime and juvenile delinquency.
Requisites: SOC 111 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SOC 252 - Physical Anthropology & Archaeology
An introduction to two of the subfields of anthropology with emphasis on the evolution of humans and culture and human physical variation today.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SOC 275 - Sociology of Children & Youth
An analysis of the socialization process, status in society and its institutions and role expectations as these issues relate to children and youth. Special attention will be focused upon the conflicts and changes in these areas.
Requisites: SOC 111. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SOC 280! - Global Cultures (GE8)
An examination of global cultures as defined by interactive systems involving the accelerating transnational movement of people, technology, finance, mass media, and ideologies. At least three specific global cultures are analyzed holistically with respect to how they are influenced by and are influencing these global cultural systems.
Requisites: ENGL 111. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
General Education: Category 8 , CI
3 cr |
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SOC 286 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior
An introduction to the sociological study of deviant behavior and social control. Consideration given to social control processes and institutions and to the relationships between social structure, social institutions, social control and deviant behavior. Topics covered include: individual, family, community and societal disorganization such as crime, prostitution, drug abuse, mental illness, suicide, sexual variance.
Requisites: SOC 111. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SOC 290 - Selected Topics in Sociology
Special areas within the field of sociology selected because of their timely or topical nature.
Credits:1-3 cr
1-3 cr |
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SOC 300 - Social Inequal & Human Diversity
Exploration of human diversity on the US. Focused analysis of systems of inequality rooted in the interconnections among race, ethnicity, class, and gender. Forms of individual and social activism, which characterize people’s attempts to resist and change oppressive conditions in their lives.
Requisites: SOC 111 or SOC 112 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SOC 301 - Applied Anthropology
A survey of the uses of the research methods and knowledge of the four subfields–biological, archaeological, linguistic, and socio-cultural–of anthropology to identify, evaluate, and solve practical, contemporary problems in the U.S. and abroad. Topics may include: cultural survival, health practices, economic development, environmental degradation, and cultural resource management.
Requisites: SOC 112 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SOC 304 - Evolution of Human Societies
Modern world-society and prior or contemporaneous world-societies (Egyptians, Mayas, Incas, others). Theories of macro social change comparatively and holistically with a focus on the structural dimensions of social stratification and the interplay of political, economic, cultural, and ecological dynamics. Modern world-society: formation, incorporations and demise of adjacent world-systems, interstate hegemonies, crises, world wars, geoculture, anti-systemic movements.
Requisites: SOC 112 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SOC 305 - Sociology of Aging
Explores the changing life cycle and growing old; special emphasis on the social, political, economic and individual factors affecting the elderly in contemporary U.S. society; also, problems of the aging and proposed solutions.
Requisites: SOC 111. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SOC 306 - Japan in Modern Society
Examines stereotypes and realities of modern Japan from the new science perspective. Explains Japan as part of modern society and examines class, corporate, kinship, ethnic, gender, generational, political, and regional dimensions, as well as cultural diversity and nationalism-patriotism within the (political) boundaries of Japan.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SOC 307 - Sociology of Medicine
A sociological analysis of health and medical institutions, including mental health care. Topics include: practitioner-patient, relationships, cultural factors determining health and illness, medical education, the cost and organization of medical care delivery systems, innovation in providing health care.
Requisites: SOC 111 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SOC 308 - Sociology of Mental Health
A sociological analysis of mental health and mental illness. The course examines such topics as the institutional basis of mental health and illness, patterns of definition and labeling of the mentally ill, and the social epidemiology of mental illness.
Requisites: SOC 111. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SOC 310 - Hispanic People U.S. Society
Cultural, social and social-psychological factors affecting Hispanic people in United States society. A comparison of English- and Spanish-speaking groups relative to family and community structure, roles and expectations and socio-cultural factors influencing learning and other behavior.
Requisites: SOC 111. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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SOC 312 - Archaeology
Introduction to the methods used to reconstruct the daily lifestyles of former human cultures with special emphasis on prehistoric and early historic peoples of the Michigan/Great Lakes area. Students will receive hands-on experience in the field or laboratory.
Requisites: SOC 112 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3-6 cr
3-6 cr |
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SOC 315 - Crosscultural Aging
An overview of the culture, social, and historical social condition, etc. of the older population of various societies around the world. Emphasis will be upon the elders of societies other than the United States and will include both developed and Third World societies.
Requisites: SOC 111 or SOC 112 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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