2020-2021 Graduate Catalog

May 10, 2024

2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Reading
	READ 550 - Reading in Junior and Senior High School Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A lecture and laboratory course in the principles and practices of teaching reading at the junior and senior high school levels, with emphasis on means of assessing students’ reading skills and on methods and materials for enhancing their reading abilities in the content areas. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 551 - Teaching Reading in the Content Area Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 A practical course in the principles and methods of reading instruction in content areas of the K-12 curricula. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 552 - Teaching Literacy Across Content Areas Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 This course provides an in depth study of reading comprehension strategies and study skills needed in order to read in the content areas. Different types of text, structures and features of expository (informational) texts, and a variety of reading strategies will be explored. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 601 - Special Topics in Reading Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A practicum course that develops skills in observing, recording, and analyzing children’s reading and writing behaviors and implementing effective methods for teaching literacy to young children at risk or reading failure. Generates understanding of theories of reading and writing processes and of reading acquisition from an emergent perspective. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 605 - Investigations in the Teaching of Reading Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Investigations of research studies on the reading process, including analyses and critical evaluations of the research, with particular emphasis on psychological principles and educational implications. Prerequisite: EDUC 690 Please click here for Book Information
	READ 610 - Foundations of Literacy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 This course provides basic information about the reading process what it is how the child learns to read instructional strategies, and materials available for facilitating literacy teaching. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 611 - Foundations of Reading Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the fundamentals of the reading process, including instructional strategies, methods and materials for teaching reading, techniques for diagnosing reading problems, and methods of remediation. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 612 - Principles and Practices in Emergent Literacy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course involves a study of how children acquire language and literacy and the research on emergent literacy. The goals and components of an emergent literacy curriculum are studied as well as principles and practices of teaching children at the emergent level. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study; a B.S. degree in Elementary Education, or related area; permission of the instructor. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 618 - Reading: The Learning Bases Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An exploration of educational and psychological studies on the reading-learning process, with particular emphasis on applications to the teaching of reading and to remediation of reading-related problems. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 620 - Assessment and Evaluation of Reading Problems Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 This course provides a laboratory experience in studying, assessing, and evaluating, literacy problems and in developing plans for correcting reading problems. Prerequisite: READ 610 Please click here for Book Information
	READ 621 - Clinical Procedures in the Identification and Evaluation of Reading Disabilities Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the principles and practices of remedial instruction in reading, with practical experience in application of clinical procedures. Prerequisite: EDUC 680 and PSYC 692 and READ 611 or READ 605 Please click here for Book Information
	READ 622 - Remediation of Reading Disabilities Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the principles and practices of remedial instruction in reading, with practical experience in application of clinical procedures. Prerequisite: READ 621 Please click here for Book Information
	READ 623 - Correction of Reading Problems Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Provides a laboratory experience in analyzing, implementing, and utilizing specialized reading strategies designed to meet the literacy needs of problem readers. Prerequisite: READ 620 Please click here for Book Information
	READ 644 - Organization and Management of Reading Programs Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An examination of the organizational planning and educational leadership basic to designing and implementing a district-wide developmental reading program for grades K-12. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 698 - Advanced Applied Product of Learning Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course has been designed to serve as a capstone or culminating experience for the Advanced Master’s Degree Program in Education in all the specialization areas. This course will assist students in preparing the culminating activity and will encapsulate the total experiences in the program. It will provide a field-based context for the completion, presentation, and evaluation of the exit options: advanced professional portfolio, action research project, and thesis. (Other requirements related to the area of specialization, such as field experience component, may be required by the area of specialization.) Please click here for Book Information
	READ 699 - Seminar - Thesis Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 In-depth studies of issues in various fields of education, with conferences and discussions under the guidance of a major professor. Please click here for Book Information
Social Work
	SWRK 501 - Professional Writing for Social Work Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will assist students by emphasizing the process of critical thinking and analysis of professional writing as a generalist social work practitioner. Students will apply selected generalist social work concepts to prepare academic and post-graduate writing in professional social work practice and in mastering skills needed in a variety of current and post-graduate social work micro and macro settings (e.g., clinical work, research, program evaluation, grant writing, and administration). Research and associated data reporting formats as well as writing skills emphasized include conducting electronic literature searches, outlining, paragraph and sentence structure, revising, using American Psychological Association (APA) format, and proofreading for correct grammar, word usage, and punctuation. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 515 - Forensic Social Work Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course addresses working with criminals in clinics, prisons, juvenile and adult services, corrections, court mandated treatment and psychiatric hospitals for defendants being evaluated and treated on issues of responsibilities and competence to stand trial. As well, the course will address the related issues of working with the families of these offenders. Students will develop familiarity with the adversary process and the issues social workers confront in the civil and criminal justice system. This course also includes experiential learning from field trips. Students will interface/interact with the inmates and the prison staffs during these trips. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 516 - Social Work Practice with Black Families Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course examines the past and current status of Black families and alert students to specific knowledge, skills values and strategies required to work successfully and culturally with the target group. It incorporates the study and analysis of problems and issues faced by social workers in working effectively with Black families, including the integration of theory, cultural factors, social work policy, human behavior and social work practice. A particular emphasis is placed upon greater understanding of the challenges and dynamics affecting practice with Black families, including economic and social justice, empowerment, and oppression. Additionally, from an empowerment and strengths perspective, this course will examine historically the capabilities and strengths of Black families and how such capabilities and strengths can be sued in effective social work practice with Black families. Prerequisite: SWRK 611 or SWRK 425 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 517 - International Social Work Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course introduces students to the international dimensions of social work practice. Special attention is given to the present and future role of International social work professionals. Additionally, the role and responsibilities of United Nations, global human rights organizations, international aid agencies, intergovernmental and nongovernmental agencies are addressed. Students develop and understanding of poverty, violence, structural adjustment, debt crisis, migration, human rights issues, exploitation of children and women, other populations at risk, and social and economic justice issues within a global perspective. Also addressed are international aspects of domestic practice, policy formulation and advocacy from a global perspective. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 519 - School Social Work Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to give students an in-depth knowledge and understanding of social work practice in schools. The multiple roles of the school social worker will be explored with special emphasis on practice with populations at risk and culturally diverse groups. The course will examine the many issues facing children, families, and schools using a policy-practice perspective. Course content will prepare students to work collaboratively with diverse children, families, school staff, and community partners to build effective, culturally responsive early childhood and K-12 learning environments. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 521 - Gerontology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will focus on social work intervention through social policy and social services that are designed to help elders and their families. Particularly the problems and issues that most directly impact this population such as demographic changes, theories of aging, health/ mental health and social service needs of the elderly. We will discuss the importance of the Social Security Act of 1935 and how it has continued to change by adding services and programs. Issues related to health care proxy, guardianship, elder abuse, and end of life care will be explored as well as those policies that dictate how these services are delivered. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 601 - Social Welfare Policy and Services Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is an advanced study of the historical development of social welfare and the evolution of social work values and ethics. Emphasis is placed on the major fields of social work such as children and family services, mental health, health care, income maintenance, and corrections. Analytic frameworks with regard to social welfare policies and services are introduced. Frameworks identify strengths and weaknesses in the social welfare system with respect to multiculturalism and diversity. Policy at the national, state, and local levels, with emphasis on poverty, inequality; social and economic justice is addressed. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 602 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on the physiological, cognitive, intellectual and emotional development of individuals. Theoretical explanations of human development over the lifespan are explored. Major social issues relating to human growth and development, ecological systems, culture, race, ethnicity, gender and socioeconomic forces as applied to the analysis of individuals, families, small groups, organizations and communities are addressed. Focus will be given to oppression, privilege, and discrimination, and factors that help individuals and small social systems to change. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 602 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Individual study under the supervision of a member of the Social Work Program faculty. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 603 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The course emphasizes social processes that transcend the individual, aiming to increase students’ conceptual sophistication about the social context of human action and social work intervention. Within the person-in-environment framework, this course presents social theories and concepts that become tools for students’ critical analysis of society, communities, social institutions and organizations, populations, and social structures, and cultures is a main component of the course. Special attention is given to human diversity and social inequalities. Prerequisite: SWRK 602 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 604 - Applied Social Work Research Methods Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Students apply quantitative and qualitative research to promote understanding of scientific, analytic, and ethical approaches to building knowledge for practice. Students learn to develop, use, and effectively communicate empirically based knowledge, including evidenced-based knowledge. The content prepares students to utilize research to provide high quality services, initiate change, improve practice, policy, and service delivery systems as well as evaluate their own practice. Major research designs are reviewed, and students develop skills in collecting, analyzing and using data. Sampling methods, data collection techniques, and statistical and graphical approaches to data analysis are emphasized. The course integrates themes related to multiculturalism, social justice, social change, prevention, intervention and treatment. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing in Social Work Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 606 - Social Work Practice Seminar Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will present content on theories of assessment, intervention, diversity, evaluation, and termination. Specific attention is given to the development of skills in communication, rapport building, interviewing, and the utilization of professional self in working with individuals and families. Multigenerational family life cycle is explored. Models of family therapy and other intervention approaches are reviewed. Challenges and concerns encountered by vulnerable families, low-income families, families of color, and nontraditional families are reviewed. The dynamics of small groups are emphasized. Students develop an understanding of how values and ethics impact social work practice. Content on social work practice with small groups, communities, and organizations are emphasized. Group membership, group goals and culture, group development stages, leadership roles and decision-making processes are explored. Theories and strategies for community and community organization development are examined. Students develop an understanding of the definitions, concepts, and roles of communities and community organizations. Major topics include community based planning, advocacy, governance, and residence participation. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 607 - Social Work Statistical and Data Analysis Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to develop understanding of probabilistic analysis, quantitative reasoning, and inferential statistics. Students are provided opportunities to do data analysis on the computer and concentrate on research and policy applications. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 608 - Statistics and Research Seminar Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A review of basic research methods and an introduction to basic statistics for social work. Students apply quantitative and qualitative research to promote understanding of scientific, analytic, and ethical approaches to building knowledge for practice. The content prepares students to utilize research to provide high quality services, initiate change, improve practice, policy, and service delivery systems as well as evaluate their own practice. Major research designs are reviewed, such as single system designs, and students develop skills in collecting, analyzing and using data. Sampling methods, data collection techniques, and statistical and graphical approaches to data analysis are emphasized. Students develop an understanding of probabilistic analysis, quantitative reasoning, and inferential statistics. Students are provided opportunities to do data analysis on microcomputers. The course integrates themes related to multiculturalism, social justice, social change, prevention, intervention and treatment. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 609 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Groups Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course teaches advanced skills for effective practice with groups, including diverse and at-risk populations, emphasizing multidimensional assessment, models of group process and intervention theories, evaluation, and values/ ethics. Students develop their roles as group leaders and facilitators in culturally responsive ways for a variety of special work settings, emphasizing a strengths perspective and social justice. This course examines three fundamental areas related to group social work: 1) group processes and practice techniques, 2) special considerations in working with specific populations, and 3) differing group treatment modalities based on theoretical perspectives. Prerequisite: Prerequisite is successful completion of MSW foundation curriculum. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 610 - Social Work Practice with Families Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course critically evaluates methods used for assessing families of diverse, social, economic, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Students develop a knowledge base of theory, and models of family intervention. Family constellations are examined to include single parent families, extended and blended families, adoptive and foster care families, and gay and lesbian families. Prerequisite: SWRK 611 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 611 - Social Work Intervention with Individuals and Families Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will introduce students to content on theories of assessment, intervention, diversity, evaluation and termination. Specific attention is given to the development of skills in communication, rapport building, interviewing, and the utilization of professional self in working with individuals and families. Multigenerational family life cycle is explored. Models of family therapy and other intervention approaches are reviewed. Challenges and concerns encountered by vulnerable families, low-income families, families of color, and nontraditional families are reviewed. The dynamics of small groups are emphasized. Students develop an understanding of how values and ethics impact social work practice. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 612 - Social Work Intervention with Groups, Communities, and Organizations Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Social work practice with small groups, communities, and organizations are emphasized. Group membership, group goals and culture, group development stages, leadership roles and decision-making processes are explored. Theories and strategies for community and community organization development are examined. Students develop an understanding of the definitions, concepts, and roles of communities and community organizations. Major topics include community based planning, advocacy, governance, and residence participation. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 613 - Multicultural Practice with Diverse Populations Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course promotes understanding, affirmation and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Students learn to recognize diversity within and between groups and gain understanding on how diversity may influence assessment, planning, intervention, treatment, and research. Students develop skills in defining, designing, and implementing strategies for effective practice with individuals from diverse backgrounds with respect to race, class, gender, color, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, and equality. The course integrates knowledge of cultures with particular emphasis on rural, urban, and military communities. Students analyze their own abilities to function as effective social work professionals in working with diverse populations. Attention is given to oppressed populations and social and economic injustice. Strategies for combating discrimination, oppression, and economic deprivation are addressed. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 615 - Social Work Practice in Mental Health Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This advanced course focuses on social work practice with persons who have mental illness, and the impact mental illness has on families and society. Primary focus is on the therapeutic relationships, assessments, treatment planning, interventions, psychotropic medication, and case management. Students develop an understanding of the classification and diagnosis of DSM-IV. Prerequisite: SWRK 611 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 620 - Social Work Practice with Children and Adolescents Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on multiculturally competent social work practice with children and adolescents living in diverse family arrangements. The continuum of services and resources available to children and adolescents and the roles and functions of the social worker in these settings are examined. Economic, social, and psychological concerns of vulnerable children are identified, and intervention strategies that will effectively meet these needs will be addressee. Students are presented with specialized knowledge and skills essential for working with children and adolescents. Prerequisite: SWRK 611 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 621 - Social Work Practice with Military Families I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Social work as it is practiced in the various branches of military service to include Army, Air Force, and Navy is examined. The history and role transitions of social work over the years with military families are explored. Ethical concerns that emerge from social work practice with military families are addressed. Military social worker’ roles in mental health programs, medical settings, military operations, substance abuse programs, family advocacy, program administration, and policy-making are examined. Students compare and contrast civilian social work practice and military social work practice. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 622 - Social Work Practice with Military Families II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Students enhance knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with uniformed service members, veterans, and their families. There is discussion on how students demonstrate a professional demeanor that reflects awareness of and respect for military and veteran cultures and traditions. Students acquire further understanding of boundary and integration issues between military and veterans cultures and social work values and ethics. Knowledge of population characteristics and relevant physical health and mental health issues for current and former military is emphasized. Students acquire knowledge and skills in the interactive and reciprocal processes of therapeutic engagement, bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment, and research-informed clinical interventions and programs. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 625 - Social Work with Chemically Dependent Families Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Students study theory and knowledge on drugs and substance abuse as it relates to practice in social work settings. Dynamics of the chemically dependent family are assessed and culturally competent intervention approaches for working with the family system and subsystems use patterns will be discussed. Attention will be given to issues arising at different stages in the life cycle including recognition of signs of misuse. Prerequisite: SWRK 611 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 626 - Substance Abuse Intervention Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course facilitates students’ understanding of the diverse needs of clients with substance abuse addictions. Students receive and overview of the dynamics of alcohol and other psychoactive drug addictions. Additionally, students evaluate the motivation and behavior patterns of substance abusers in a broad social context. Risk factors, education, and prevention are explored. Substance abuse assessment, intervention, relapse prevention are addressed. Prerequisite: SWRK 611 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 627 - Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice with Trauma Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The six principles of trauma-informed care are presented. The definition and history of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Military Sexual Trauma (MST) are explored. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of PTSD/ MST, acquire knowledge and skills on evidence-based interventions to manage and treat symptoms of PTSD/ MST. There are discussions on how to assess for PTSD/ MST symptoms and conduct interviews. The impact of PTSD/ MST on the development of substance abuse are further explored. Students will discuss the impact on individual performance, relationships, and ability to cope and gain acceptance. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 628 - Social Work Practice with Crisis Interventions Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Students acquire empirically grounded knowledge on suicidal behaviors, assessment, and evidence-based treatment. The significance of culture, race, and ethnicity with a special emphasis on military suicidal behavior are discussed. The impact of suicide on survivors is examined. Prevention and coping models are reviewed. Various problem-solving tool-kits are explored. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 629 - Advanced Social Work Practice in Concussion Support Care Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Students will develop knowledge and skills in counseling individuals that have sustained concussions (also called mild traumatic brain injuries, or mTBIs). In order to understand concussion/ mild TBI, it is important to have some knowledge of the general characteristics of traumatic brain injury or TBI. Students will acquire an understanding of TBI community resources and services. The physical, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional changes that can occur after a traumatic brain injury is discussed. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 630 - Assessment of Mental Disorders Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Theories and concepts of mental health and illness are examined. Students are introduced to the Diagnostics Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Students study the etiology, symptomology, and treatment of mental disorders. The development of environmental, interpersonal, psychosocial and stress factors in human behavioral dynamics is explored. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 631 - Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs: Biomedical Basis Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The course examines the biomedical basis of addictive disorders. Students will develop a broad scientific perspective on different classes of substance abuse and the biological basis of substance-related disorders including genetic factors, neuroanatomical and neurophysiological factors predisposing to substance dependence, medical consequence of alcohol and drug abuse, and pharmacology interventions. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 632 - Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs (ATOD): Social Work Practice with Culturally Diverse Populations Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course provides an overview of the unique problems and needs of diverse populations who misuse alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) and focuses on the application of culturally sensitive intervention strategies. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 633 - Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice in Integrated Healthcare Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The objective of this course is to introduce social work students to the direct practice of integrated behavioral health in primary care. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 635 - Management of Human Services Organizations Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on management and leadership theories, administrative decision-making processes and organizational communication. Students develop ability for application of administrative concepts, theories and management principles in social work practice settings. Program planning and development, budget preparation, organizational development, and program evaluation, fund-raising and grant writing are emphasized. Prerequisite: SWRK 612 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 643 - Health and Social Issues of Children and Adolescents Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will prepare students for practice with children and adolescents who have health problems. The students will also explore social issues that face children and adolescents in our modern society. Health problems of children or adolescents and social issues that will be addressed include obesity, body image, HIV/ AIDS, children with disabilities, health disparities, trauma, violence in the home, abortions, gay and lesbian issues, substance abuse, death and dying, grief and bereavement, homelessness, immigration, mental retardation, adolescent pregnancy, and teen suicide. The deployment of military parent/s will be explored as well as the juvenile court system. Ethical considerations involving intervention with children and adolescents will be examined. Students will also learn different theories of adolescent development. Prevention and intervention techniques will be discussed. The course will examine the ecological perspective and the systems theory approach to social work practice. The theoretical aspects of social work practice with children and adolescents will also be examined. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 645 - Psychopharmacology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This is an introductory level course on psychopharmacology in support of careers in psychology, counseling, and social work. An overview of psychodynamics and pharmacokinetics for each class of psychotropic medications will be discussed. The goal of this course is to examine psychotropic medications from four perspectives. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 651 - Social Work Field Instruction I Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 This course is one of two courses that constitute the foundation field placement. The foundation placement is intended to help students develop basic knowledge and skills that provide the groundwork for their area of concentration. During this foundation placement students are in the field for 230 clock hours per semester. This amounts to two full days a week. Students are assigned to social service agencies and are supervised by experienced professionals. The field placement provides students the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills within an agency setting and community context. Students will have experiences in working with individuals, families, groups, and organizations. The field placement is offered concurrently with seminar classes. Seminar will provide students an opportunity to enhance placement learning experiences by helping student further develop understanding of knowledge, skills, self-awareness and professional use of self in advanced social work practice. Students may select rural or urban settings. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 652 - Social Work Field Instruction II Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 This course is two of two courses that constitute the foundation field placement. The foundation placement is intended to help students develop basic knowledge and skills that provide the groundwork for their area of concentration. During this foundation placement students are in the field for 230 clock hours. This amounts to two full days a week. Students are assigned to social service agencies and are supervised by experienced professionals. The field placement provides students the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills within an agency setting and community context. The field placement is offered concurrently with seminar classes. Seminar classes enhance placement learning experiences by helping student further develop understanding of knowledge, skills, self-awareness and professional use of self. The field placement in conjunction with the seminar will provide students a series of assignments and tasks selected to complement foundation academic courses and provide a basis for generalist practice. Students may select rural or urban settings. Prerequisite: SWRK 651 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 656 - Social Work Field Instruction III Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 This course is one of two courses that constitute the advanced placement in student’s area of concentration. The advanced placement is intended to help students develop expanded knowledge and skills in their area of concentration. During the foundation placement, students are in the field for 250 clock hours. This amounts to three full days a week. Students are assigned to social services agencies and supervised by experienced professionals. The field placement is offered concurrently with seminar classes. The field placement, seminar classes, and assignments are consistent with student’s chosen area of concentrations. Students will have the opportunity to use advanced practice skills with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. Students may select rural or urban settings. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 657 - Social Work Field Instruction IV Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 This course is two of two courses that constitute the advanced placement in student’s area of concentration. The advanced placement is intended to help students develop expanded knowledge and skills in their area of concentration. During the foundation placement, students are in the field for 250 clock hours. This amounts to three full days a week. Students are assigned to social services agencies and supervised by experienced professionals. The field placement is offered concurrently with seminar classes. The field placement, seminar classes, and assignments are consistent with student’s chosen area of concentrations. Students will have the opportunity to use advanced practice skills with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. Students may select rural or urban settings. Prerequisite: SWRK 656 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 660 - Clinical Supervision Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course provides critical overviews of theories conceptualized through empirically-based literature on clinical supervision, including models, approaches, techniques, relationship and process issues, and ethical and legal considerations. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 662 - Ethics in Social Work Practice Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course intends to assist students with acquiring the knowledge base required to identify ethical issues, the skills necessary to resolve ethical dilemmas, and the capacity to make ethical decisions when confronted with conflicting duties and choices that occur within the context of a profession with a specific values base and a code of ethics specifying ethical principles and standards related to clients, colleagues, employers, the profession of social work, and society. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 690 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This is an advanced course providing the students the opportunity to study new or advanced topics in social work. This course will vary according to the individual instructor and may be repeated under different subtitles. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 696 - Thesis I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is an advanced independent endeavor in the student’s concentration area. Course involves an original investigation in a subject approved by the student’s Thesis committee. Detailed information on the preparation, form, organization, and defense of the thesis is presented in the Guide for the Preparation and Submission of Theses. The thesis involves the planning, implementation and evaluation of a topic in the student’s specialty area. Based on student interest and future career plans, students will work on a thesis during the semester. Approval of the proposed project by a thesis committee recruited to serve as faculty advisors by the student is required prior to registering for the course. Prerequisite: Completion of 31 graduate hours in social work, including completion of SWRK 607 and SWRK 604 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 698 - Thesis II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Continued preparation of the thesis under the direction of an advisor and the Thesis Committee. This course builds on research acquired in SWRK 696 . Prerequisite: SWRK 696 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 899 - Thesis Noncredit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is required for students who have completed their course work and the number of thesis hours for credit required in their graduate degree program. Students who will continue to use University resources in completing their thesis must enroll in this course. Please click here for Book Information
Sociology
	SOCI 500 - Sociological Concepts Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An advanced course in general sociology designed to give basic principles and interpretation of society, groups, institutions, and the basic social processes. The course is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the scope, theory, and methods of the discipline of sociology. It is intended primarily for those with limited experience in sociology. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 501 - Death and Dying Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A survey of the diverse issues that are topics in discourse on death and dying, the goal of this course is to provide the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for personal and work experiences relevant to death and dying. Content includes examining psycho-social practices and organizational policies, and both personal and social problems related to death and dying. Topics also provide exposure to past, present, and future trends in mortality and the quality of life debates. Emphasis is on mortality in later life. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 502 - Special Topics in Sociology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This is an advanced course in a topic of contemporary sociological interest. Topics vary and may be substantive, theoretical, or methodological. The course may be repeated under different subtitles. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 503 - Social Statistics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An introduction to descriptive and inferential social statistics, including parametric and non-parametric measures of association, tests of difference, probability and regression. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 505 - Applied Multivariate Statistic Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An introduction to parametric, nonparametric and multivariate statistical techniques for the analysis of social research data and applications of such statistical techniques and sociological problems. Prerequisite: SOCI 503 or an equivalent statistics course or permission of instructor Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 520 - Demographic Tech and Analysis Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of demographic principles, theories, techniques and methods as they relate to the population processes of mortality, fertility, and migration. The course also examines various demographic models like the Life table and techniques for population projections and estimates. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 531 - Aging and Social Policy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An advanced survey of social and public policy issues affecting the elderly. Subjects considered are age discrimination, public benefit programs for the elderly, voluntary and involuntary institutionalization, and a variety of political and informal issues confronting elderly individuals and society. The course provides intensive investigations of ongoing and emerging issues resulting from the growth in the number of elderly people. Issues will be examined for various social, professional and personal implications. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 550 - Modernization and Social Change Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Examines the structural, institutional, and behavioral factors and processes affecting modernization in societies. Regional and comparative perspectives will be emphasized. Classical and contemporary theories and social changes will be examined. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 555 - The Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An exploration of the historical and contemporary theories of the causes of delinquency, and the social responses to delinquency. Topics include: The social and legal meaning of juvenile crime; the social and cultural factors promoting and inhibiting law breaking by juveniles; and strategies for prevention and control. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 560 - Advanced Sociological Theory Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The purpose of this course is to expose students to the major theorists and theoretical orientations of the “Mid Twentieth Century” period. A major theme in the course will be the role played by ideology in the development of theory; and the assumptions underlying the various theoretical positions to be studied. Primary reading sources will be critically evaluated. The directions in which theory is moving today will be examined. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 561 - Feminist Sociology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course examines the variety of feminist theories in sociology. It compares and contrasts feminist theories with traditional theories. It distinguishes between theories and theoretical perspectives in the attempt to determine the status of feminist scholarship in sociology. It is designed to expand and enhance students’ understanding of theory and the social forces, which impact upon theory construction and research. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 563 - Race, Class, and Gender Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will explore the various social explanations of the origin, nature and persistence of racial, ethnic, and social class and gender inequalities. The course will focus on an examination of how these factors intersect to create a system of unequal rewards and life chances in the contemporary United States. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 570 - Comparative Family Systems Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A systematic study of family patterns in selected cultures from around the world including ethnic and minority families in the United States. The course emphasizes the theory and method of studying families cross culturally. Family systems will be analyzed by looking at features such as structure, gender roles, kinship patterns, and marital and family interaction. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 580 - Sociological Social Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed as a graduate level overview of the study of sociological social psychology. This course provides an analysis of the major scientific propositions, concepts, research methods, and theories developed to explain the behavior of individuals in relation to other individuals, groups, and cultures. The course will explore the relationship between social structure and individual phenomena such as liking and attractions, helping behavior, self-definition, and social interaction, etc. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 590 - Advanced Social Science Research Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of social science research methodology. The course covers survey research, sampling, techniques, questionnaire construction, data analysis, computer applications, and proposal writing. Prerequisite: SOCI 335 and SOCI 503 or equivalent statistics courses or permission of instructor Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 591 - Family Analysis and Research Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course provides analysis in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, research journal analysis, critique and evaluation, research design, and writing research reports related to family issues and special topics. This course explores the entire research process from conceptualization to writing and provides students with the tools to critically examine theoretical paradigms and methodological techniques in the field. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 595 - Formal Organization Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to provide analytical understanding of organizational theory. The course presents various perspectives and empirical works on organizations. Emphasis will be placed on theories and perspectives on formal organizations and structural variables of organizations (i.e., size, goals, effectiveness, power, institutionalization, etc.) Prerequisite: SOCI 560 and SOCI 590 Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 602 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Individual study under the supervision of a member of the sociology faculty. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 605 - Seminar on Population Processes Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A sociological study of the population processes of mortality, fertility and migration. The course takes an in-depth look at the factors influencing population processes and social, economic and political consequences of changes in these processes. The major theories and empirical literature on mortality, fertility, and migration will be reviewed. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 608 - Seminar in the Sociology of Health Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A sociological analysis of health and the health care delivery system. The course is structured to help enhance understanding of the social and psychological dimensions of health and health care and the growing dominance of the medical profession. Contemporary issues and social policy implications will be examined as well. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 610 - Sociology of Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Examines the American public school as a social organization. It focuses on the interrelations among social stratification, community power structure, school personnel, and the school. The course also analyzes the classroom as a social system and examines the emergence and nature of student culture. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 614 - Sociology of Aging Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An analysis of the major theories, conceptual frameworks, social issues, and empirical research on aging the aged. The course is intended to show how the theory and methodology of sociology can be utilized to explain and predict social phenomena related to the aging process and the aged. Emphasis will be placed on the link between theory and research on aging to policy concerns of the aged. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 618 - Social Inequalities Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will explore the various explanations of the origin, nature, and persistence of racial, ethics, social class, and gender inequalities. Various theoretical perspectives (e.g., functionalist, conflict, Marxist, sociobiological) will be discussed. The concepts of class, power, social status, and social honor and their interconnectedness will be examined. Social mobility will also be studied. Discussions will focus on capitalist societies and with the more recent changes in these societies. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 620 - Seminar in Race and Ethnic Relations Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will examine the theoretical perspectives on majority-minority relations. The status and problems of various racial and ethnic minority groups will be studied. Patterns of majority-minority interaction will be covered. Particular attention will be paid to the socio-historical experiences of various minority groups. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 624 - Seminar on the Family Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An advanced study of the family institution. Emphasis is on theoretical and conceptual frameworks as well as the major literature in the area. The course will provide students with a comprehensive survey of the substantive areas and methods used in the study of the family. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of theory, research, and policy concerns. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 638 - Seminar on Criminology and Deviance Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A survey of the theoretical, methodological, and substantive issues in the study of crime and deviance. This seminar is designed to provide graduate students with a comprehensive survey of the substance and method of deviance and criminology; theoretical explanations of deviant and criminal behavior; major issues in the control and prevention of deviant and criminal behavior; and public policy issues and the criminal justice system. A general objective of the course is to locate the study of deviance and crime within the general sociological approach to social behavior. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 640 - Seminar on the Black Family Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An examination of the black family as one of the basic social units in the structure of the black community. The diversity in black families as well as the socio-historical development of family patterns, attitudes, and customs will be examined. Special emphasis will be placed on theoretical and methodological issues in the study of the black family. The course will also include an examination of the impact of public policies on black family functioning. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 660 - Sociology of Occupations and Professions Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Analysis of various aspects of occupations and professions in American society, such as division of labor, status and ranking of occupations, occupational choice and career patterns, occupational socialization, and professional organizations. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 685 - Seminar on Teaching Sociology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The course is designed to prepare sociology majors for the teaching of sociology at the junior and community college level and as teaching assistants. The course involves syllabus preparation, selection of instructional materials, testing and evaluation, and demonstration lectures. A major objective of the course is the development of a “sociology toolbox” for the future. Special attention will be paid to issues on curriculum and course development in sociology. Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 690 - Practicum Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Involves the planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual projects in applied sociology. Based on student interest, career plans, and available placements, students will be placed in a variety of settings for at least 10 weeks during the semester in which they are enrolled. A minimum of 12 contact hours per week will be required for a total of 120 hours. Prerequisite: Completion of 24 graduate credit hours, including SOCI 503 And SOCI 560 And SOCI 590 Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 691 - Practicum II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Continuation of the practicum under the direction of the Practicum Committee. Prerequisite: SOCI 690 Corequisite: SOCI 690 Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 695 - Thesis I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 An original investigation in a subject approved by the student’s Thesis Committee. Detailed information on the preparation, form, organization, and defense of the thesis is presented in the Guide for the Preparation and Submission of Theses. The thesis in the Sociology MA Program involves the planning, implementation and evaluation of individual research projects. Based on student interest and or future career plans, students will work on a thesis during the semesters in which they are enrolled. Approval of the proposed project by a thesis committee recruited to serve as faculty advisors by the student is required prior to registering for the course. Additional information and consent forms are available from the Sociology Department. Prerequisite: SOCI 503 and SOCI 560 and SOCI 590 Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 696 - Thesis II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Continued preparation of the thesis under the direction of the advisor and the Thesis Committee. Prerequisite: SOCI 695 Please click here for Book Information
	SOCI 899 - Thesis Non-Credit Credit Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 This course is required for students who have completed their course work and the number of thesis hours for credit required in their graduate degree program. Students who will continue to use University resources in completing their thesis must enroll in this course. Please click here for Book Information
Special Education
	SPED 515 - Teach Reading to Students with Disabilities Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to introduce students to the knowledge, skills and procedures needed to provide effective instruction for students with disabilities who demonstrate persistent reading difficulties. The course presents research-validated teaching principles, techniques and strategies that will provide a solid foundation on which to build an effective reading instruction program. Please click here for Book Information
	SPED 518 - Teach Mathematics and Writing to Student with Disabilities Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will provide research-based content related to the mathematics and written language difficulties of students with mild to moderate disabilities along with research-validated best practices for teaching students with disabilities who exhibit these problems. Please click here for Book Information
	SPED 522 - Seminar in Learning Disabilities Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A course exploring the etiology of learning disabilities, with emphasis on classroom manifestations of and treatment programs for children with learning disabilities, and with additional consideration of test patterns, differential functioning program planning and placement, and related research. Please click here for Book Information
	SPED 523 - Advanced Studies in Specific Learning Disabilities Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to explore the definitions, characteristics, etiology, educational and social impact and intervention implications of specific learning disabilities on children and adolescents. Emphasis is placed on identifying the research and best practices bases for identification and treatment of students with this disability. Please click here for Book Information
	SPED 524 - Working with Parents/Family of Handicapped Child Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of theories and practices related to parent/family involvement in the education of the handicapped. Please click here for Book Information

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Course Descriptions

READ 550 - Reading in Junior and Senior High School

READ 551 - Teaching Reading in the Content Area

READ 552 - Teaching Literacy Across Content Areas

READ 601 - Special Topics in Reading

READ 605 - Investigations in the Teaching of Reading

READ 610 - Foundations of Literacy

READ 611 - Foundations of Reading

READ 612 - Principles and Practices in Emergent Literacy

READ 618 - Reading: The Learning Bases

READ 620 - Assessment and Evaluation of Reading Problems

READ 621 - Clinical Procedures in the Identification and Evaluation of Reading Disabilities

READ 622 - Remediation of Reading Disabilities

READ 623 - Correction of Reading Problems

READ 644 - Organization and Management of Reading Programs

READ 698 - Advanced Applied Product of Learning

READ 699 - Seminar - Thesis

SWRK 501 - Professional Writing for Social Work

SWRK 515 - Forensic Social Work

SWRK 516 - Social Work Practice with Black Families

SWRK 517 - International Social Work

SWRK 519 - School Social Work

SWRK 521 - Gerontology

SWRK 601 - Social Welfare Policy and Services

SWRK 602 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I

SWRK 602 - Independent Study

SWRK 603 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II

SWRK 604 - Applied Social Work Research Methods

SWRK 606 - Social Work Practice Seminar

SWRK 607 - Social Work Statistical and Data Analysis

SWRK 608 - Statistics and Research Seminar

SWRK 609 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Groups

SWRK 610 - Social Work Practice with Families

SWRK 611 - Social Work Intervention with Individuals and Families

SWRK 612 - Social Work Intervention with Groups, Communities, and Organizations

SWRK 613 - Multicultural Practice with Diverse Populations

SWRK 615 - Social Work Practice in Mental Health

SWRK 620 - Social Work Practice with Children and Adolescents

SWRK 621 - Social Work Practice with Military Families I

SWRK 622 - Social Work Practice with Military Families II

SWRK 625 - Social Work with Chemically Dependent Families

SWRK 626 - Substance Abuse Intervention

SWRK 627 - Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice with Trauma

SWRK 628 - Social Work Practice with Crisis Interventions

SWRK 629 - Advanced Social Work Practice in Concussion Support Care

SWRK 630 - Assessment of Mental Disorders

SWRK 631 - Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs: Biomedical Basis

SWRK 632 - Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs (ATOD): Social Work Practice with Culturally Diverse Populations

SWRK 633 - Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice in Integrated Healthcare

SWRK 635 - Management of Human Services Organizations

SWRK 643 - Health and Social Issues of Children and Adolescents

SWRK 645 - Psychopharmacology

SWRK 651 - Social Work Field Instruction I

SWRK 652 - Social Work Field Instruction II

SWRK 656 - Social Work Field Instruction III

SWRK 657 - Social Work Field Instruction IV

SWRK 660 - Clinical Supervision

SWRK 662 - Ethics in Social Work Practice

SWRK 690 - Special Topics

SWRK 696 - Thesis I

SWRK 698 - Thesis II

SWRK 899 - Thesis Noncredit

SOCI 500 - Sociological Concepts

SOCI 501 - Death and Dying

SOCI 502 - Special Topics in Sociology

SOCI 503 - Social Statistics

SOCI 505 - Applied Multivariate Statistic

SOCI 520 - Demographic Tech and Analysis

SOCI 531 - Aging and Social Policy

SOCI 550 - Modernization and Social Change

SOCI 555 - The Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency

SOCI 560 - Advanced Sociological Theory

SOCI 561 - Feminist Sociology

SOCI 563 - Race, Class, and Gender

SOCI 570 - Comparative Family Systems

SOCI 580 - Sociological Social Psychology

SOCI 590 - Advanced Social Science Research

SOCI 591 - Family Analysis and Research

SOCI 595 - Formal Organization