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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [OFFICIAL CATALOG]

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The following is a listing of all undergraduate course codes. Click on the four-letter code to review the undergraduate courses within that discipline.

To find classes being offered for the upcoming semester, use the Class Search.

Graduate courses are found within the Graduate Catalog, Clinton School of Public Service Website, and the Law School Website.

Note: The subject code for courses previously identified by the SPCH subject code are now identified by the ACOM subject code. All courses taken prior to this change that bear the ACOM code still count toward all Applied communication major and minor requirement

 

Secondary Education

  
  • SCED 4387 - Project Based Instruction


    Through a dynamic process of investigation and collaboration and using the same processes and technologies that scientists, mathematicians, and engineers use, candidates work in teams to formulate questions, make predictions, design investigations, collect and analyze data, make products and share ideas. Candidates learn fundamental science and mathematical concepts and principles that they apply to their daily lives.

    Prerequisites: SCED/IGSC 1102 and admission to the secondary education minor for science and mathematics.
  
  • SCED 4689 - Apprentice Teaching


    Engage in an intensive, culminating experience that equips students with the tools needed for their first teaching experience.

  
  • SCED 4689 - Apprentice Teaching


    The purpose of the Apprentice Teaching course is to offer candidates a culminating experience that provides them with the tools needed for their first teaching position. In Apprentice Teaching, candidates are immersed in the expectations, processes, and rewards of teaching. Apprentice Teaching is comprised of field experience, teaching in local public secondary schools, and a weekly seminar, which brings apprentice teachers together with university master teachers to share experiences and work on solutions to problems they encounter in the field.

    Prerequisites: SCED/ IGSC 1102.

Scholars

  
  • SCHL 1101 - Scholars Colloquium I


    Weekly discussions with faculty and community representatives and a time for advising, testing, and other organizational aspects of the program.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 1102 - Scholars Colloquium II


    Weekly discussions with faculty and community representatives and a time for advising, testing, and other organizational aspects of the program.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 1300 - Rhetoric and Communication I


    Logic combined with oral and written communication; critical examination of ideas and facts in a rhetorical context; and effective communication.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 1301 - Rhetoric and Communication II


    Logic combined with oral and written communication; critical examination of ideas and facts in a rhetorical context; and effective communication.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 1320 - Science and Society I


    Science as a mode of thought and a method of inquiry; impact of scientific thought and scientific technological discoveries on humanity.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 1321 - Science and Society II


    Science as a mode of thought and a method of inquiry; impact of scientific thought and scientific technological discoveries on humanity.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 2300 - History of Ideas I


    hree recurring themes: humanity’s conceptions of and perceived relationships to the divine; humanity’s conceptions of reality in general and perceived methods of knowing this reality; and humanity’s conceptions of the roles people do and should play as individuals and as members of the social order. These themes are studied in both Western and non-Western cultures, using the methods of history, philosophy, and the study of literature. This is a three-semester course; all three semesters must be taken. The normal sequence is II, III, I.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 2301 - History of Ideas II


    hree recurring themes: humanity’s conceptions of and perceived relationships to the divine; humanity’s conceptions of reality in general and perceived methods of knowing this reality; and humanity’s conceptions of the roles people do and should play as individuals and as members of the social order. These themes are studied in both Western and non-Western cultures, using the methods of history, philosophy, and the study of literature. This is a three-semester course; all three semesters must be taken. The normal sequence is II, III, I.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 2310 - Individual and Society I


    Individual and group relationships, combining views from political science, anthropology, psychology, literature, and history.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 2311 - Individual and Society II


    Individual and group relationships, combining views from political science, anthropology, psychology, literature, and history.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 3150 - Scholars Seminar


    Special courses on topics that vary from semester to semester. Scholars seminars will explore issues in depth from an interdisciplinary perspective. These seminars involve active modes of learning (such as reports, projects, or fieldwork); enrollment is normally limited to 15. Non-scholars students are admitted when space is available.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 3250 - Scholars Seminar


    Special courses on topics that vary from semester to semester. Scholars seminars will explore issues in depth from an interdisciplinary perspective. These seminars involve active modes of learning (such as reports, projects, or fieldwork); enrollment is normally limited to 15. Non-scholars students are admitted when space is available.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 3300 - History of Ideas III


    hree recurring themes: humanity’s conceptions of and perceived relationships to the divine; humanity’s conceptions of reality in general and perceived methods of knowing this reality; and humanity’s conceptions of the roles people do and should play as individuals and as members of the social order. These themes are studied in both Western and non-Western cultures, using the methods of history, philosophy, and the study of literature. This is a three-semester course; all three semesters must be taken. The normal sequence is II, III, I.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 3310 - Individual and the Creative Arts I


    An examination of the role of artistic endeavors in enriching human life, including material from art, architecture, music, dance, literature, and theatre. Students must attend and discuss concerts, plays, exhibits, and related events.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 3311 - Individual and the Creative Arts II


    An examination of the role of artistic endeavors in enriching human life, including material from art, architecture, music, dance, literature, and theatre. Students must attend and discuss concerts, plays, exhibits, and related events.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 3350 - Scholars Seminar


    Special courses on topics that vary from semester to semester. Scholars seminars will explore issues in depth from an interdisciplinary perspective. These seminars involve active modes of learning (such as reports, projects, or fieldwork); enrollment is normally limited to 15. Non-scholars students are admitted when space is available.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.
  
  • SCHL 4399 - Independent Study


    This course is designed for students engaged in research leading to the Scholars final project. Topic and thesis committee must be approved by the Scholars Policy Council.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Scholars Program or consent of the program director.

Sociology

  
  • SOCI 2300 - Introduction to Sociology


    Three credit hours.

    Introduction to sociological concepts. Analysis of society, particularly the study of human organization. An overview of the theories and methods utilized in the discipline is provided and will be used as a framework for critical analysis. Students will learn to investigate group and societal connections in major social institutions-religion, family, politics, economics, education. (ACTS Course Number SOCI 1013)

    Prerequisites: Recommended: RHET 1311 .
  
  • SOCI 3300 - Sociology of Sports


    Three credit hours.

    An overview of sports in the contemporary United States; covers the athletes, the spectators (on site, television, and radio), the therapeutic functions for individuals, and the impact of sports on other institutions in society. Explores the commercialization of sports and its effects on other economic activities.

  
  • SOCI 3312 - North American Indians


    Three credit hours.

    A study of Indian cultures from the Arctic to northern Mexico from immediately after European contact to the present.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2316 .
  
  • SOCI 3316 - Japanese Culture and Society


    Three credit hours.

    The anthropological and sociological study of Japanese culture and society; covers Japanese history, major social institutions, and aspects of culture that are unique to Japan.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2316  or SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 3318 - Sexuality, Society, and Culture


    See ANTH 3318 .

  
  • SOCI 3330 - Racial and Minority Groups


    Three credit hours.

    Analysis of social processes in a pluralistic society, with emphasis on the cultural contributions and ethos of the different ethnic groups.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 3333 - Women in a Changing Society


    Three credit hours.

    An analysis of the socialization of women for their ascribed roles, with emphasis on the molding forces of culture and the changes taking place in women’s roles in contemporary, US, and other societies.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 3334 - Social Problems


    Three credit hours.

    Application of sociological principles to the study of social problems, such as juvenile delinquency, sex-based inequality, educational systems, ethnic groups, ethnic group conflict, crime, industrial conflict and unemployment, poverty, and the maintenance of a free society.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 3335 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior


    Three credit hours.

    A survey of deviant behavior in modern society. Emphasis on the theories and causes of deviant behavior, including societal reactions and deviant action and reaction in the contemporary United States. Emphasis on the various theoretical orientations used in sociology today.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 3336 - Criminology


    Three credit hours.

    The nature of criminal deviation, theories of causations, processes of criminal justice, penal and correctional methods and institutions.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 3337 - Juvenile Delinquency


    Three credit hours.

    Juvenile delinquent behavior, problems, theory, cause, control, and prevention.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 3340 - Experiences of Black Americans


    Three credit hours.

    The experiences of blacks in America are subdivided into significant periods with corresponding motifs. Attempts will be made to conceptualize the major influences from each motif-period in the struggle of blacks for sociopolitical and economic equality in a dominantly white society.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 3341 - Urban Sociology


    Three credit hours.

    Analysis of elements of change in cities and suburbs in contemporary society. Social problems related to urbanization and urban centers.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 3343 - Social Stratification


    Three credit hours.

    Analysis of selected theories of stratification, various lifestyles, other bases of social differentiation, and their consequences for individuals and society.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 3346 - Sociology of the Family


    Three credit hours.

    The family as a major unifying force for the individual, the community, and the total society, with emphasis on parental and marital dynamics; analysis of the changes associated with the emergence of urban industrial societies.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 3350 - Family Violence


    Three credit hours.

    A consideration of abuse, neglect, and conflict within the family. Review of basic theories of interpersonal violence and conflict resolution. Focus on abuse of children, siblings, spouses, and elders. Discussion of social policy responses and appropriate interventions.

  
  • SOCI 3370 - The Sociology of Mental Health


    Three credit hours.

    The cultural, social, and social-psychological aspects of mental health. Examination of issues such as who is normal, how one is declared abnormal, theories of mental health and illness, and various modes of treatment.

  
  • SOCI 3376 - Sociology of Health and Illness


    Three credit hours.

    Sociological theory and research related to social epidemiology and to the organization of efforts to cope with illness and disease.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 3381 - Social Statistics


    Three credit hours.

    Basic statistical techniques and their corresponding theoretical premises, which are often used in statistical reasoning in sociology. Qualitative variables, characteristics of attributes, measures of their variation, correlation, and tests of significance are stressed.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 . Recommended: MATH 1301 or equivalent.
  
  • SOCI 3383 - Classical Sociological Theory


    Three credit hours.

    The conceptual and historical framework of classical sociological theories will be considered. Special emphases will be given to pre-twentieth-century theory and the philosophical underpinnings of sociological theory.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 3384 - Contemporary Sociological Theory


    Three credit hours.

    Introduction to and critical examination of contemporary sociological theory. The course offers an overview of the concepts, methods, and theoretical perspectives employed by contemporary sociologists. Students are encouraged to take this course after completing SOCI 3383 .

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 3385 - Research Methods


    Three credit hours.

    Methods of research in sociology; trends in methodology and use of computers in processing data and presentation of research reports.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 . Recommended: MATH 1301 or equivalent.
  
  • SOCI 3392 - Environmental Sociology


    Three credit hours.

    The environment viewed from a sociological perspective. The environmental movement and issues, such as the transition to an ecologically sound society, as they relate to the social structure of United States society.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 4190 - Independent Study


    One, two, or three credit hours.

    Advanced assignments in selected areas.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 , 3181, SOCI 3381 , SOCI 3383  or SOCI 3384 , SOCI 3385 , 3185 or 15 hours in departmental courses, senior standing, or consent of chairperson.
  
  • SOCI 4290 - Independent Study


    One, two, or three credit hours.

    Advanced assignments in selected areas.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 , 3181, SOCI 3381 , SOCI 3383  or SOCI 3384 , SOCI 3385 , 3185 or 15 hours in departmental courses, senior standing, or consent of chairperson.
  
  • SOCI 4320 - Sociocultural Change


    See ANTH 4320 .

  
  • SOCI 4321 - Religion, Society, and Culture


    See ANTH 4321 .

  
  • SOCI 4328 - Internship


    Three credit hours.

    Practical experience consisting of at least 90 hours of supervised work in a community agency or any other context of sociological interest. The objective is for students to apply theoretical orientations to real world situations and to develop working skills. May be repeated one time.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 , senior standing, or consent of chairperson.
  
  • SOCI 4330 - Political Sociology


    Three credit hours.

    The sociological study of the United States political economy. Sociological theories and concepts applied to the analysis of various aspects of political theory and behavior.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 4332 - Po ulation Anal sis


    Three credit hours.

    Population growth; description of population dynamics; analysis of economic, social and political, and ecological implications of population growth or decrease.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 4353 - The Sociology of Developing Nations


    Three credit hours.

    A study of the socioeconomic characteristics of third world nations with emphasis on the sociocultural values and dynamics relevant to economic development theories and programs.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 .
  
  • SOCI 4365 - Sociology of Organizations


    Three credit hours.

    Examination of a variety of complex organizations in modern society, including; schools, hospitals, corporations, universities, and government. Organizational structures and processes are analyzed with emphasis on inter-organizational and organization-environment relationships.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300  
  
  • SOCI 4387 - Senior Capstone Seminar


    Capstone experience designed to review and apply fundamentals of sociological understanding and research.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 , SOCI 3381 , SOCI 3383  or SOCI 3384 , SOCI 3385 , and senior standing.
  
  • SOCI 4390 - Independent Study


    One, two, or three credit hours.

    Advanced assignments in selected areas.

    Prerequisites: SOCI 2300 , 3181, SOCI 3381 , SOCI 3383  or SOCI 3384 , SOCI 3385 , 3185 or 15 hours in departmental courses, senior standing, or consent of chairperson.
  
  • SOCI 4393 - Sociology Internship in the SNRC


    Students will work under the direction of the directors of the SNRC in areas

    Prerequisites: declared major, 60 hours of course work completed, consent of the department chairperson and director of the Sequoyah National Research Center (SNRC).

Social Work

  
  • SOWK 1301 - Introduction to Social Work


    Three credit hours.

    This course focuses on the major concepts and principles of professional social work, including: the development of social welfare; the history of social work; the knowledge, skills, and value base of social work; models of social work methods; and current social work practice applications. The course also looks at the basis of knowledge from which the theories of social justice and diversity spring and lays a foundation for social workers’ professional entry into both public and private arenas.

  
  • SOWK 3302 - Social Work and Diversity


    Three credit hours.

    This course focuses on the strengths and challenges faced by different groups including but not limited to gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals; people of color; people with disabilities; religious minorities; and the elderly. Students will learn about the characteristics of culturally competent social work practice with diverse populations and the knowledge, attitudes, and skills for working with different population groups.

    Prerequisites: formal admission to the social work program and completion of SOWK 1301  with a grade of “C” or above.
  
  • SOWK 3303 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I


    Three credit hours.

    Part one of a two-course sequence, this course provides students with the content necessary to understand the complexities of human development and behavior. Students learn to evaluate various social environmental influences that affect human behavior and functioning as well as the ways in which the social environment can impede or promote well-being. Particular attention is paid to life span development of infancy, early childhood and adolescence as well as highlighting issues of oppression, privilege and discrimination.

    Prerequisites: formal admission to social work and SOWK 1301  with a grade of “C” or above.
  
  • SOWK 3304 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II


    Three credit hours.

    Part two of a two-course sequence, this course continues to analyze theories of the development and behavior of individuals, families, communities, groups, and organizations, as well as the interactions of these systems with and among one another in larger sociocultural environments. Particular attention is paid to life span development of young adulthood, middle adulthood and older adulthood.

    Prerequisites: formal admission to social work and SOWK 1301  and SOWK 3303  with a grade of “C” or above.
  
  • SOWK 3313 - Social Welfare Policy


    Three credit hours.

    Part one of a two-course sequence, this course examines policymaking in the governmental context. The process at the local, state, regional and national levels will be reviewed and service and benefits entitlements provided under these policies will be summarized. The history, organization, guiding principles and resulting programs that govern major social welfare institutions will be explored. Theories of social justice will be studied to understand the phrasing of policy claims and their assessment.

    Prerequisites: Formal admission to the social work program or human services minor and SOWK 1301  with a grade of “C” or above.
  
  • SOWK 3314 - Social Welfare Policy II


    Three credit hours.

    Part two of a two-course sequence, this course explores topics such as (1) history and current structures of social welfare services, (2) the role of policy in service delivery and in social work practice, (3) attainment of individual and social well being, and (4) comparative and international social welfare. The course also emphasizes understanding of current developments in social welfare, factors affecting the structure and dynamics of social welfare policies/services as well as understanding the role of the social work profession within that framework. Additionally, models for analyzing social welfare policy are introduced, and students apply these models to past policy decisions and current issues.

    Prerequisites: formal admission to social work and SOWK 1301  and SOWK 3313  with a grade of “C” or above.
  
  • SOWK 3315 - Policy Practice


    Three credit hours.

    Training student social workers to engage in policy practice. Oriented to the creation of the professional skills associated with policy action. Conceptualizes policy action as a series of skill areas that start with problem identification and analysis and conclude with policy proposal, action planning, and mobilization of political and public support.

    Prerequisites: SOWK 3313 , SOWK 3314 , and formal admission to the social work program.
  
  • SOWK 3322 - Methods of Social Work Research


    An overview of the approaches to and uses of research in generalist social work practice. Emphasis placed on the practice-research link with a focus on conducting practice and program evaluation within a social work agency setting. Ethical and human diversity issues are considered throughout the course.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1302  or MATH 1315, and formal admission to the social work program.
  
  • SOWK 3331 - Social Work Practice I


    Three credit hours.

    This is the first course in a three-course practice sequence, introduces the student to therapeutic relationship building, interviewing, and client-system assessment. The primary objective of the sequence is to prepare students to engage in culturally-competent, family-centered practice which incorporates a strengths perspective needed for practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

    Prerequisites: SOWK 3303 , and formal admission to the social work program.
  
  • SOWK 3381 - Statistics for Social Workers


    Three credit hours.

    This course is an introduction to statistics and their use in analyzing and interpreting data. The course is designed to teach students statistics applicable to social work practice and decision-making. In particular, it is an introduction to probability, descriptive statistics, and beginning inferential statistics. The course covers basic descriptive statistics and introduces the student to hypothesis testing and bivariate statistics. Students will use the knowledge of statistics learned in this course to interpret and critique statistical analyses published in journal articles. Students will also analyze real data, interpret the findings and write reports.

    Prerequisites: SOWK 1301 , formal admission to the social work program.
  
  • SOWK 4190 - Independent Study


    One credit hours.

    Advanced study and assignments in selected areas of social work.

    Prerequisites: SOWK 1301 , formal admission to the social work program, and consent of instructor.
  
  • SOWK 4212 - Field Seminar I


    Two credit hours.

    Field Seminar I is the first of a two course seminar that provides the student with the opportunity to integrate knowledge and insights developed in the classroom by exploring the field experience through the group process. The practice model of engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and termination is the basis for student learning and self-evaluation. This course introduces the student to “use of self” within the group context and utilizes presentations, case consultations, group process, agency resources, ethical dilemmas, and personal development to achieve professional awareness and identity. Student must receive a “B” or higher to move on to Field Seminar II.

    Prerequisites: formal admission to BSW program; a “C” or better in SOWK 1301 , SOWK 3303 , SOWK 3304 , SOWK 3313 , SOWK 3314 , SOWK 3302 , SOWK 3331 ; a 2.5 cumulative GPA in all social work courses taken to date; a 2.5 overall GPA; and formal admission to the Field Experience.
    Corequisites: SOWK 4341 /SOWK 4541 .
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: SOWK 4332 .
  
  • SOWK 4213 - Field Seminar II


    Two credit hours.

    Field Seminar II is the second of two seminars that provide the student with the opportunity to integrate knowledge and insights developed in the classroom by exploring the field experience through the group process. The Generalist Intervention Model of engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and termination is the basis for student learning and self-evaluation. Seminar II builds on the strengths and experience of Seminar I to further student development toward full integration of knowledge, skills and values in generalist practice. Group discussion and process, the basis and coordination of skills, establishment of values, collaboration with colleagues, and community visits provide the framework to identify as a professional social worker. Student must receive a “B” or higher to move on to graduate.

    Prerequisites: formal admission to BSW program; a “C” or better in SOWK 1301 , SOWK 3303 , SOWK 3304 , SOWK 3313 , SOWK 3314 , SOWK 3302 , SOWK 3331 ; a “B” in SOWK 4212  and SOWK 4341 /SOWK 4541 ; a 2.5 cumulative GPA in all social work courses taken to date; a 2.5 overall GPA; and formal admission to the Field Experience.
    Corequisites: SOWK 4342 /SOWK 4542 .
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: SOWK 4333 .
  
  • SOWK 4290 - Independent Study


    Two credit hours.

    Advanced study and assignments in selected areas of social work.

    Prerequisites: SOWK 1301 , formal admission to the social work program, and consent of instructor.
  
  • SOWK 4310 - Social Gerontology


    Three credit hours.

    This course explores the social aspects of aging – how do older adults affect society and how does society affect older adults? The interaction of older adults with society is examined along with many of our social institutions such as family, healthcare, government, and the economy. Also examined are the issues associated with our aging population and how those issues affect people of all ages. A number of current controversies associated with our changing population structure will be discussed in class.

  
  • SOWK 4316 - Addictions in SOWK


    Threes credit hours.

    Addictions in SOWK provides an introduction to core concepts in the addiction field. An overview of historical, biological and psychosocial perspectives on addiction, a summary of the current trends in addictions and substance use, the influence of multicultural factors, how addiction is understood and treated by professionals, including preventative interventions, basic assessment methods, evidence-based interventions from a strengths perspective, and relapse prevention.

    Prerequisites: SOWK 1301 ; Senior status is BSW Program.
  
  • SOWK 4330 - Animal Assisted Therapy


    Three credit hours.

    Course provides an overview of the interdisciplinary field of animal-assisted therapy and the human-animal bond. Course will include observations of AAT visits to human service settings and web-enhanced classes.

    Prerequisites: junior status.
  
  • SOWK 4332 - Social Work Practice II


    Three credit hours.

    The second in the three-course sequence, this course builds on the foundation interviewing and client-system assessment skills by introducing students to various intervention skills to be used with individuals, groups, communities, and in family-centered practice. The focus is on generalist practice utilizing problem-solving and solution-focused techniques. Skills learned in this course are integrated with actual practice experience through the SOWK 4541 - Field Experience I  and SOWK 4212 - Field Seminar I .

    Prerequisites: SOWK 3331 .
  
  • SOWK 4333 - Social Work Practice III


    Three credit hours.

    The third in the three-course sequence, this course builds on the foundation interviewing and client-system assessment skills presented in Practice I and the various intervention skills to be used with individuals, groups, communities, and in family-centered practice, which were the focus of Practice II. Practice III introduces methods for terminating a client from service by focusing on final empowerment strategies and strategies for program and practice evaluation. The focus on program and practice evaluation, in correlation with social work values, will integrate research methods into the professional world of practice. Skills learned in this course will also help to prepare the student for supervisory and managerial positions within the agency arena and are integrated with actual practice experience through the SOWK 4542 - Field Experience II  and SOWK 4213 - Field Seminar II .

    Prerequisites: SOWK 4332 .
  
  • SOWK 4336 - Social Aspects Death & Dying


    Three credit hours.

    Gerontology and social work seek to apply knowledge from the social sciences, medicine, and the humanities with the skills and values of the helping professions. The multidisciplinary study of death (thanatology) itself comes out of studying these different disciplines. There are many social, psychological, philosophical, and religious theories concerning the passage of death—for both ourselves and those around us. We will study many diverse contributions in the social aspects of death and dying.

  
  • SOWK 4337 - Adult Development and Aging


    Three credit hours.

    This course emphasizes the life course perspective as it looks at adult development and aging within the context of the social environment. Aspects of “successful aging” that will be examined cover growth and development from emerging adulthood to old age, and the impact that culture, gender, ethnicity, and individual differences have on these processes. Human development and aging is examined during early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood. We will study aspects of development that are common to persons at all ages across the life course, individual differences in development, and differences that characterize the separate age cohorts.

  
  • SOWK 4341 - Field Experience I


    Field Experience I is the first of two opportunities for the student to integrate knowledge and values acquired in the classroom into practice by observing and engaging with the client system under supervision of a social worker in a human services agency. The introduction of the student to direct practice will involve the elements of the generalist intervention model: engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and termination. Field Experience I provides a structured learning environment in which professional ethics, critical thinking, generalist practice, and applicable skills are explored for greater depth and application. The corequisite SOWK 4212 - Field Seminar I , is offered concurrently with Field Experience I for in-depth consultation with other students and seminar instructor to allow feedback and consultation in a group process. SOWK 4541  is 240 hours in the field setting in the fall semester of the senior year for five credits. The student must receive a “B” in order to progress to Field Experience II.

    Prerequisites: formal admission to BSW program; a “C” or better in SOWK 1301 , SOWK 3303 , SOWK 3304 , SOWK 3313 , SOWK 3314 , SOWK 3302 , SOWK 3331 ; a “B” in SOWK 4212  and SOWK 4541 ; a 2.5 cumulative GPA in all social work courses taken to date; a 2.5 overall GPA; and formal admission to the Field Experience.
    Corequisites: SOWK 4542 .
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: SOWK 4332 .
  
  • SOWK 4342 - Field Experience II


    Field Experience II is the second of two opportunities for the student to integrate knowledge developed in the classroom into practice by working directly with the client system under supervision of a social worker. Field Experience II provides a structured learning environment in which professional ethics, critical thinking, generalist practice, and applicable skills are explored for greater depth and application. The corequisite SOWK 4213 - Field Seminar II , is offered concurrently with Field Experience II for in-depth consultation with other students and seminar instructor to allow feedback and consultation in a group process. SOWK 4542  is 240 hours in the field setting in the spring semester of the senior year for five credits. The student must receive a “B” in order to graduate from the social work program.

    Prerequisites: formal admission to BSW program; a “C” or better in SOWK 1301 , SOWK 3303 , SOWK 3304 , SOWK 3313 , SOWK 3314 , SOWK 3302 , SOWK 3331 ; a “B” in SOWK 4212  and SOWK 4341 /SOWK 4541 ; a 2.5 cumulative GPA in all social work courses taken to date; a 2.5 overall GPA; and formal admission to the Field Experience.
    Corequisites: SOWK 4342/SOWK 4542 .
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: SOWK 4333 .
  
  • SOWK 4390 - Independent Study


    Three credit hours.

    Advanced study and assignments in selected areas of social work.

    Prerequisites: SOWK 1301 , formal admission to the social work program, and consent of instructor.
  
  • SOWK 4541 - Field Experience I


    Field Experience I is the first of two opportunities for the student to integrate knowledge and values acquired in the classroom into practice by observing and engaging with the client system under supervision of a social worker in a human services agency. The introduction of the student to direct practice will involve the elements of the generalist intervention model: engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and termination. Field Experience I provides a structured learning environment in which professional ethics, critical thinking, generalist practice, and applicable skills are explored for greater depth and application. The corequisite SOWK 4212 - Field Seminar I , is offered concurrently with Field Experience I for in-depth consultation with other students and seminar instructor to allow feedback and consultation in a group process. SOWK 4541 is 240 hours in the field setting in the fall semester of the senior year for five credits. The student must receive a “B” in order to progress to Field Experience II.

    Prerequisites: formal admission to BSW program; a “C” or better in SOWK 1301 , SOWK 3303 , SOWK 3304 , SOWK 3313 , SOWK 3314 , SOWK 3302 , SOWK 3331 ; a “B” in SOWK 4212  and 4541; a 2.5 cumulative GPA in all social work courses taken to date; a 2.5 overall GPA; and formal admission to the Field Experience.
    Corequisites: SOWK 4542 .
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: SOWK 4332 .
  
  • SOWK 4542 - Field Experience II


    Field Experience II is the second of two opportunities for the student to integrate knowledge developed in the classroom into practice by working directly with the client system under supervision of a social worker. Field Experience II provides a structured learning environment in which professional ethics, critical thinking, generalist practice, and applicable skills are explored for greater depth and application. The corequisite SOWK 4213 - Field Seminar II , is offered concurrently with Field Experience II for in-depth consultation with other students and seminar instructor to allow feedback and consultation in a group process. SOWK 4542 is 240 hours in the field setting in the spring semester of the senior year for five credits. The student must receive a “B” in order to graduate from the social work program.

    Prerequisites: formal admission to BSW program; a “C” or better in SOWK 1301 , SOWK 3303 , SOWK 3304 , SOWK 3313 , SOWK 3314 , SOWK 3302 , SOWK 3331 ; a “B” in SOWK 4212  and SOWK 4341 /SOWK 4541 ; a 2.5 cumulative GPA in all social work courses taken to date; a 2.5 overall GPA; and formal admission to the Field Experience.
    Corequisites: SOWK 4342 /4542.
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: SOWK 4333 .

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 1111 - Elementary Spanish Laboratory I


    One credit hours.

    Supervised laboratory practice in listening, speaking, and aural comprehension.

    Corequisites: SPAN 1311 .
  
  • SPAN 1112 - Elementary Spanish Laboratory II


    One credit hours.

    Continuation of SPAN 1111.

    Corequisites: SPAN 1312.
  
  • SPAN 1301 - Reading Spanish


    Three credit hours.

    Essential grammar for reading Spanish with minor emphasis on pronunciation. Will not substitute for any other course in Spanish or apply toward a major or minor in Spanish.

  
  • SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I


    Three credit hours.

    A course for students with no knowledge of Spanish. Instruction in correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, and simple speaking ability. (ACTS Course Number SPAN 1013)

  
  • SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II


    Three credit hours.

    Practice in correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, and simple speaking ability leading to mastery of basic grammar and limited reading ability. (ACTS Course Number SPAN 1023)

    Prerequisites: SPAN 1311  or equivalent.
  
  • SPAN 1315 - Conversational Spanish


    Three credit hours.

    A performance course with emphasis on elementary conversation and discussion. For students with a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 1312  or consent of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish


    Three credit hours.

    The intermediate course leads to a greater facility in the spoken language and to more advanced reading skills. (ACTS Course Number SPAN 2013)

    Prerequisites: SPAN 1312  or equivalent.
  
  • SPAN 2313 - Intermediate Spanish II


    Three credit hours.

    Continued development of essential speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through the study of discipline-related vocabulary and appropriate content knowledge in relevant professional fields.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311  or equivalent proficiency.
  
  • SPAN 2315 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation


    Three credit hours.

    A course to practice oral skills on a wide range of topics. Students narrate, describe, compare, and comment.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311  or consent of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 3115 - Advanced Spanish Conversation


    Three credit hours.

    A course to practice oral skills on a wide range of topics. Leads to expanded vocabulary mastery and greater fluency in the spoken idiom.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311  or higher or consent of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 3116 - Advanced Spanish Conversation


    Three credit hours.

    A course to practice oral skills on a wide range of topics. Leads to expanded vocabulary mastery and greater fluency in the spoken idiom.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311  or higher or consent of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 3117 - Advanced Spanish Conversation


    Three credit hours.

    A course to practice oral skills on a wide range of topics. Leads to expanded vocabulary mastery and greater fluency in the spoken idiom.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311  or higher or consent of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 3301 - Contextualized Spanish Grammar


    Three credit hours.

    An intensive study of Spanish grammar and application of specific grammatical structures to authentic communicative contexts.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311  or consent of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 3303 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers


    An intensive study of Spanish language and cultural issues unique to heritage speakers that will improve future academic and professional speaking and writing.

  
  • SPAN 3313 - Conversation and Presentation


    Three credit hours.

    Practice listening and speaking in formal and informal settings, leading to expanded vocabulary, greater accuracy and fluency in the spoken language and intermediate-high proficiency.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: SPAN 2311  or equivalent.
  
  • SPAN 3314 - Spanish for Writing


    Three credit hours.

    Practice reading and writing in common styles. Leads to greater control of specific grammatical and syntactic structures, expanded vocabulary, ability to self-edit and intermediate-high proficiency.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311  or equivalent.
  
  • SPAN 3315 - Translation Studies


    Three credit hours.

    Students refine their language skills and learn to express themselves more accurately through intensive translation practice in both Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 3313  and SPAN 3314 , or SPAN 3303 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 3316 - Spanish Phonetics


    Three credit hours.

    This course introduces students to the sounds and phonetic symbols of the Spanish language with reference to phrasing, stress, rhythm, and intonation.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 3313  and SPAN 3314 , or SPAN 3303 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 3317 - Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies


    Three credit hours.

    This course introduces students to critical analyses and discussion about literary, filmic, and other cultural texts.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 3313  or SPAN 3314  or equivalent.
 

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