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RDNG 530 Reading Assessment (3)
This course is designed to be an advanced study for the diagnostic assessing of readers to provide information that will enable appropriate instructional plans to be developed especially for non-proficient readers.
Term Offered: (F)
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RDNG 550 Reading and Language Arts Instruction in the 21st Century (3)
Prerequisites: None
An advanced study of innovative and exemplary practices for teaching reading, writing and the language arts, including the selection and use of print and digital materials for all literacy learners.
Term Offered: (S)
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RDNG 560 Action Research in Reading Education (3)
Prerequisites: 24 credit hours in reading coursework and EDUC 520
The course provides a foundation for qualitative inquiry in reading with a focus on case study research, ethnographic description, designing and conducting qualitative research. The course includes collecting and analyzing data and reporting qualitative analysis.
Term Offered: (Spring)
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RDNG 570 Reading Practicum (6)
Prerequisites: 24 credit hours in reading coursework
The Reading Practicum is the culminating experience of the Master’s in Reading. The focus of the course is intensive diagnosis, assessment, and instruction of real learners in a clinical setting.
Term Offered: (Sum)
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Recreation and Tourism Management |
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RTM 100 Introduction to Recreation and Tourism Management (3)
An introduction to the broad field of recreation and tourism. Emphases are placed on the economic role of tourism and potential careers in the industry. Classroom activities and field trips may be required.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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RTM 105C Introduction to Tourism Management (3)
This is an introduction to the tourism industry and its management issues for participants in the Tourism Management Certificate program. An overview of the industry, economic and social issues will be covered in an on-line format. This course will not substitute for RTM 100 for students in the Bachelor’s Degree program. This course is offered in partial fulfillment of a Certificate in Recreation and Tourism Management for non-degree seeking individuals.
Term Offered: (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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RTM 200 Special Topics (1-3)
Courses on various topics in recreation and tourism management. Specific topics to be announced and indicated by appropriate title in student transcripts. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
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RTM 222 Managing Tourism Resources (3)
An introduction to the management and operation of the parks and natural areas. Areas of study will include general administration of outdoor recreation facilities and resources.
Term Offered: (F)
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RTM 224 Tourism Motivation and Behavior (3)
An examination of the factors that affect and influence travel-related decisions and behavior.
Term Offered: (S)
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RTM 226 Inclusive Services in Recreation and Tourism (3)
Introduction to the concepts and attitudes underlying inclusive recreation and adapted tourism services, including barriers to participation and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Examines the design, implementation, and evaluation of accessible environments and programs as well as future trends in adapted recreation services.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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RTM 240 Programs and Operations in Recreation (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 100 .
Provides students with a theoretical overview and practical experience in the development, management, supervision and evaluation of recreation programs for public or private agencies. Off-campus activities will be required.
Term Offered: (F)
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RTM 309 Lodging Management (3)
Examines the organization and management of various types of lodging facilities. Students will become familiar with all of the functional areas of hotels and other lodging establishments.
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RTM 309C Lodging Management (3)
Examines the organization and management of various types of lodging facilities. Students will become familiar with all of the functional areas of hotels and other lodging establishments. This course is offered in partial fulfillment of a Certificate in Recreation and Tourism Management for non-degree seeking individuals.
Term Offered: (Fall)
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RTM 311 Measuring Tourism Impacts (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 224 .
Course introduces research protocols necessary to measure the benefits and impacts of the tourism industry with a special emphasis on survey research. Topics also include qualitative research, sampling methods, interpretation of statistics and the use of statistical programs such as SPSS. Production of a research report will be a major requirement of the class.
Term Offered: (F)
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RTM 315 Management of Service Organizations (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 and MGT 305 , or consent of instructor.
An overview of the service industry. Explores the history, current status, and future trends of various service organizations, with emphasis on the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries. Stresses the unique characteristics and operations of service organizations.
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RTM 315C Management of Service Organizations (3)
An overview of the service industry. Explores the history, current status, and future trends of various service organizations with emphasis on the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries. Stresses the unique characteristics and operations of service organizations. This course is offered in partial fulfillment of a Certificate in Recreation and Tourism Management for non-degree seeking individuals.
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RTM 325 Tourism Planning and Development (3)
This course combines theory and field experience in the study of the principles and practices for planning, developing, expanding or refining tourism in new or existing tourist areas.
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RTM 328 Design and Maintenance of Recreation Facilities (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 222 .
Explores current principles and practices for planning, designing, and maintaining a wide variety of recreational facilities. The public planning process, needs assessment and economic feasibility assessment will be major topics. Students will be required to visit and evaluate local recreational facilities.
Term Offered: (F)
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RTM 328C Design and Maintenance of Recreation Facilities (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 105C
Explores current principles and practices for planning, designing, and maintaining a wide variety of recreational facilities. The public planning process, needs assessment and economic feasibility assessment will be major topics. Students will be required to visit and evaluate local recreational facilities. This course is offered in partial fulfillment of a Certificate in Recreation and Tourism Management for non-degree seeking individuals.
Term Offered: (Fall)
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RTM 331 Administration of Outdoor Recreation (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 222 .
Examines the many factors related to administration of outdoor recreation programs with emphasis on risk management, safety, and planning.
Term Offered: (S)
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RTM 340 Geography for Tourism Professionals (3)
A study of domestic and international tourism destinations designed to familiarize tourism professionals with the attractions, cultures, facilities, resources and issues encountered at these destinations.
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RTM 342 International Tourism (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 100 or permission of instructor.
This course is intended to familiarize students with issues in the planning, promotion, and provision of international tourism services. Topics will include cultural issues involved with international travel, the role of government in tourism facilitation, international standards for service quality and alternative visitor experiences.
Term Offered: (Alternating)
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RTM 345 Ecotourism (3)
A study of regional and worldwide natural resource based tourism with emphases on sustainable development, nature interpretation, and adventure recreation.
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RTM 346 Cultural Tourism (3)
A study of cultural based tourism including historical interpretation, cross-cultural tourism, and heritage preservation.
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RTM 347 Resource-based Tourism Management (3)
An in-depth field of study to explore and evaluate the use tourism resources and to identify current and future resource use problems and successful management strategies.
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RTM 348 Ski Area Management (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 100 .
This course examines the design and operation of commercial downhill ski facilities. Topics will include site design, equipment, snow production, staff training, guest services, safety management and liability issues. Visits to facilities will be planned as a part of the course.
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RTM 350 Directed Readings in Recreation and Tourism Management. (1-3)
Permits students to do supervised, advanced study in subject areas not fully covered in the classroom. May be repeated for credit with consent of the adviser.
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RTM 355 Tourism Promotion (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 or consent of instructor.
Provides an overview of tourism promotion. Examines the agencies and organizations currently engaged in such promotion and the methods employed by them to attract customers to their tourism destinations.
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RTM 356 Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 or consent of instructor
Provides students with basic knowledge and practical experience that will enable them to develop strategic marketing plans for hospitality organizations and tourism destinations.
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RTM 358 Ski Management Practicum (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 348 .
This course provides a supervised educational experience in ski area operations management. A variety of practical projects and training opportunities will be developed based on student’s professional objectives. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
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RTM 360 Special Topics in Recreation and Tourism (1-6)
Courses on various topics in recreation and tourism management. Specific topics to be announced and indicated by appropriate title in student transcripts. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
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RTM 415 Meetings, Conventions and Special Events Management. (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 240 .
Course examines the process of planning, marketing, publicizing and operation of conferences, conventions, trade shows and special events. Emphasis will also be placed on facility requirements of these events.
Term Offered: (S)
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RTM 415C Meetings, Conventions and Special Events Management (3)
Course examines the process of planning, marketing, publicizing and operation of conferences, conventions, trade shows and special events. Emphasis will also be placed on facility requirements of these events. This course is offered in partial fulfillment of a Certificate in Recreation and Tourism Management for non-degree seeking individuals.
Term Offered: (Spring)
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RTM 430 Seminar in Recreation and Tourism Management (1-3)
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Short-term seminars on various topics in tourism and recreation. May be repeated for elective credit with the consent of the instructor.
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RTM 456 Seminar in Recreation and Tourism Management (3)
Prerequisites: Senior Standing
Course examines professional issues and professional development in the recreation and tourism field. Students will plan, implement, and present an appropriate independent study project as a major component of this course.
Term Offered: (S)
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RTM 460 Recreation and Tourism Management Internship (3-12)
Prerequisites: 2.0 overall GPA, 2.5 GPA in the major, senior standing and permission of instructor.
On-the-job training and instruction in the concentration that the student has chosen. The student must work at least 600 clock hours through a combination of variable credit opportunities totaling 12 credit hours.
Term Offered: (F,S, Sum)
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RTM 470 Independent Study (3)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing with fifteen hours or more of previous class work in the discipline.
Consists of advanced study, reading, or research in the student’s area of interest.
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RTM 471 Independent Study (3)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing with fifteen hours or more of previous class work in the discipline.
Consists of advanced study, reading, or research in the student’s area of interest.
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RTM 480 Honors Courses (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Seniors who qualify for honors courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Director of the Recreation and Tourism Management Program.
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RTM 481 Honors Courses (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Seniors who qualify for honors courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Director of the Recreation and Tourism Management Program.
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RTM 2101 Seminar in Recreation and Tourism Management. (1)
Short-term seminars on various topics in tourism and recreation. May be repeated for elective credit with the consent of the instructor.
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RTM 3101 Seminar in Recreation and Tourism Management. (1)
Prerequisites: RTM 3101 and RTM 430 require permission of instructor.
Short-term seminars on various topics in tourism and recreation. May be repeated for elective credit with the consent of the instructor.
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Safety Education |
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S ED 205 First Aid & CPR (1)
Instruction in knowledge and skill of standard first aid, CPR, personal safety, and medical self help. Required standards of completion will result in American Red Cross course certification.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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S ED 225 Safety Education Workshops (1-3)
Mini-courses of current interest in the area of safety education will be offered according to University guidelines as the Department of Human Performance so chooses. Topics of study will be indicated on student’s transcript.
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SOSC 100 Summer Academy (1)
Course for the Summer Academy students who successfully complete all of the Academy requirements. A comprehensive final exam is required and each student is expected to submit an autobiographical essay.
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SOSC 325A Miller Center Seminar (1)
See POSC 325 .
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SOSC 325B Miller Center Seminar (1)
See POSC 325 .
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SOSC 325C Miller Center Seminar (1)
See POSC 325 .
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SOSC 400 Teaching Assistant (1)
This course will focus on introducing students to an array of pedagogical theories and teaching practices in relation to social sciences instruction at a collegiate level. Students will work with an instructor within their major discipline throughout the semester. Applicants ideally should be interested in professional experience, graduate school, teaching at the university level, or enrolled in courses preparing them for a role in Education. There is a limit of one student assistant per course, per semester.
Term Offered: (F,S)
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SOSC 414 Special Methods in the Teaching of Social Studies (3)
Prerequisites: EDUC 306 .
The study and evaluation of personal and professional qualities, skills, and instructional strategies and materials that result in good teaching. A 30 hour school-based field placement is required. Students must achieve a grade of C or better. (F)
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SOSC 450 Interdisciplinary Seminar (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
The central theme of the problem investigated will be analyzed through the “eyes” of the various disciplines; with staffing for the seminar coming from the various disciplines of the department.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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SOSC 470 Independent Study (3)
Prerequisites: Minimum of 15 hours of course work completed in the discipline and consent of instructor and department chairperson.
Application must be made and approved by a committee before the student can register for the independent study. Applications may be picked up from the department chairperson.
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SOSC 471 Independent Study (3)
Prerequisites: Minimum of 15 hours of course work completed in the discipline and consent of instructor and department chairperson.
Application must be made and approved by a committee before the student can register for the independent study. Applications may be picked up from the department chairperson.
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SOSC 472A Public Service Internship (6)
The internship is a semester long work-study program in a public service agency. The Public Service Internship Program is open to juniors and seniors and offered both semesters of the academic year. Students interested in applying for the program should contact the office of the Department of Social Sciences.
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SOSC 472B Public Service Internship (9)
The internship is a semester long work-study program in a public service agency. The Public Service Internship Program is open to juniors and seniors and offered both semesters of the academic year. Students interested in applying for the program should contact the office of the Department of Social Sciences.
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SOSC 2851 Introduction to Academic Research (1)
Designed to develop basic skills used in academic research. Special attention will be given to search techniques and sources, literature review and abstract, citation conventions, and academic integrity. Adaptations and applications to the student’s field of study will be explored.
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SOWK 161 Introduction to Social Work (3)
Explores the multifaceted career opportunities of the social work profession, with an emphasis on human behavior, human rights, social and economic justice, and human diversity. Social work practice, values, and ethics are examined.
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SOWK 230 Group Dynamics and Interviewing Skills (3)
Critically examines and integrates theoretical-conceptual perspectives about group communications and interviewing skills, applying this information to practical problems and situations in context, focusing on behavior of individuals and groups with an emphasis on effective individual and group skills for both intrapersonal and interpersonal growth and development.
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SOWK 236 Human Behavior and the Social Environment Theories (3)
Prerequisites: SOWK 161 , PSY 101 and SOC 101
Orientation to the understanding of human behavior across the lifespan of individuals, groups, and communities. Formal and informal processes, norms, values, ethics, strengths, and diverse cultures will be examined across multiple contexts.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
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SOWK 237 Human Behavior and the Social Environment Across the Lifespan (3)
Prerequisites: SOWK 161 , PSY 101 , and SOC 101
Methodological and theoretical study of the the bio-psycho-social elements of human behavior across multiple contexts. Students will develop a theoretical and conceptual knowledge of human behavior applicable to competent social work practice.
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SOWK 301 Social Policy and Services History (3)
Prerequisites: SOWK 161 .
The primary focus of the course is on the history of social work and social policy. The forces driving policy decisions are examined within a historical framework. The differential impact of social policy on diverse and oppressed groups is developed.
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SOWK 302 Human Diversity (3)
An overview of racial, ethnic, gender, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation issues. The course will focus on helping students develop a conceptual understanding about complex and emotionally-charged issues of diversity, human rights, and social and economic justice. Students are challenged by using research, guided readings, and class discussion in understanding the societal implications of diversity.
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SOWK 303 Social Policy and Services Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: SOWK 161 .
Provides students with a framework to analyze current social policy, taking into consideration both historical influences and current factors shaping these policies. A framework for policy analysis, incorporating the principles of human rights and social and economic justice, is also included. Content is provided on policy formulation, incorporating the processes influencing policy decisions.
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SOWK 305 Social Work Research Methods (4)
Prerequisites: SOWK 161 , SOSC 2851 MATH 105 (may be taken concurrently).
Familiarizes the student with the quantitative and qualitative research methods, the research process, and the role of research in professional practice. Students develop a research proposal. Emphasis is placed on evaluation of all levels of practice.
(3 hour lecture, 1 hour lab)
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SOWK 307 Practice with Individuals and Families (3)
Prerequisites: Social Work major; formal admission to the Social Work Program; SOWK 161 , SOWK 230 , SOWK 236 , SOWK 237 ; SOWK 305 ; PSY 101 ; SOC 101 ; ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 ; SOSC 2851 .
Methods of intervention appropriate for working with individuals and families are emphasized. Focuses on the basic knowledge, values, and skills appropriate for a generalist social work practitioner at the beginning professional level of social work practice. The practice components of engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, termination, and follow-up with individuals and families are utilized. A grade of “C” (2.0) or better is required in this course to enter SOWK 420A, SOWK 420B and SOWK 451 .
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SOWK 308 Practice with Groups (3)
Prerequisites: Social Work major; formal admission to the Social Work Program; SOWK 161 , SOWK 230 , SOWK 236 , SOWK 237 ; SOWK 305 ; PSY 101 ; SOC 101 ; ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 ; SOSC 2851 .
Methods of intervention appropriate for working with small groups are emphasized. Focuses on values, knowledge, and skills appropriate for the generalist social work practitioner at the beginning professional level of social work practice. The practice components of engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, termination, and follow-up with groups are utilized. A grade of “C” (2.0) or better is required in this course to enter SOWK 420A. SOWK 420B and SOWK 451 .
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SOWK 309 Practice with Communities and Organizations (3)
Prerequisites: Social Work major; formal admission to the Social Work Program; SOWK 161 , SOWK 230 , SOWK 236 , SOWK 237 ; SOWK 305 ; PSY 101 ; SOC 101 ; ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 ; SOSC 2851 .
Methods of intervention with organizations and communities are emphasized. Focuses on values, knowledge and skills appropriate for the generalist social work practitioner at the beginning professional level of social work practice. The practice components of engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, termination, and follow-up with communities and organizations are utilized. A grade of “C” (2.0) or better is required in this course to enter SOWK 420A, SOWK 420B and SOWK 451 .
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SOWK 318 Health and Human Resources Administration (3)
An elective focusing on organizations and service delivery systems with an emphasis on leadership and management principles.
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SOWK 320 Working with Children and Adolescents (3)
Reflects current issues and trends in working with children and adolescents. Behaviors, therapy, and programs related to children and adolescents are discussed.
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SOWK 322 School Social Services (3)
Teaches basic knowledge, approaches, and skills involved in school social services. Examined are the basic concepts of children’s developmental needs, which require preventive services in the school, family, and community systems.
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SOWK 324 Gerontology and the Field of Aging (3)
Beginning with aging as a developmental process, implications are generated which relate to possible services for the aged. Included is a focus on the development of primary intervention, protective, and institutional services.
Note: (Class size limited.)
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SOWK 327 Health Care (3)
Deals with the relationship between physical well-being and social functioning; the definition of a state of health and the health continuum; concepts of multiple causation and the role of stress; the social and psychological impact of chronic illness; planning, organizing, and delivering of health services.
Note: (Class size limited.)
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SOWK 336 Corrections (3)
Examines social work and other professions in the area of forensics, courts, institutions, police, probation, and parole services. Attention is given to prevention and aftercare dynamics.
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SOWK 350 Special Topics in Social Work (1-3)
Prerequisites: Approval by the Social Work Department.
Courses on specialized areas of social work practice (such as Addictions, Family Therapy, and Introduction to Community Service)
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SOWK 404 Advanced Community-Based Research (1-3)
Prerequisites: Completion of a basic research course or consent of the instructor.
This course seeks to deepen the student’s understanding of community-based research. Focusing on the substantial research opportunities in the professional arena this course is appropriate for any discipline in which academic and community partnerships are important. This is the capstone course for those pursuing the Civic Engagement minor.
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SOWK 420A Field Instruction (6)
Prerequisites: Completion of all required Social Work Courses. Students must have a better than 2.00 overall grade point average with a 2.50 average in those courses listed under Social Work Courses Required and a 2.0 or better in SOWK 307 , SOWK 308 , and SOWK 309 . Students must have senior status.
Provides students with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, theories, and techniques with procedures from the classroom being applied to field situations. Emphasis is on individualized instruction with supervision by faculty. Application to be made through Field Instruction Coordinator three months before placement begins.
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SOWK 420B Field Instruction (6)
Prerequisites: Completion of all required Social Work Courses. Students must have a better than 2.00 overall grade point average with a 2.50 average in those courses listed under Social Work Courses Required and a 2.0 or better in SOWK 307 , SOWK 308 , and SOWK 309 . Students must have senior status.
Provides students with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, theories, and techniques with procedures from the classroom being applied to field situations. Emphasis is on individualized instruction with supervision by faculty. Application to be made through Field Instruction Coordinator three months before placement begins.
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SOWK 451 Social Work Issues Seminar (3)
Prerequisites: Social Work majors only.
Co-requisites: This course must be taken concurrently with SOWK 420A -SOWK 420B .
Gives students opportunities to explore, synthesize, critically examine, and integrate varied content and skills learned during previous social work courses and during Field Instruction. Issues across contexts related to diversity, ethical practice, regulation of practice, rural practice, and workplace safety are explored.
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SOWK 470 Independent Study (1-6)
Prerequisites: B average for majors or consent of social work faculty.
Advanced field study, readings, or research in student’s area of interest.
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SOWK 471 Independent Study (1-6)
Prerequisites: B average for majors or consent of social work faculty.
Advanced field study, readings, or research in student’s area of interest.
Note: SOC 101 is a prerequisite for all other courses in sociology. May be waived as a prerequisite with the permission of the sociology faculty.
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SOWK 480 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Department Chair for further information.
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SOWK 481 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Department Chair for further information.
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SOWK 501 Foundations of Generalist Practice (3)
Prerequisites: None
Introductory course to the advanced generalist social work profession for students entering the Regular Standing Program. The course provides an overview of the history and development of the profession, the values and ethics of the profession, the foundations of knowledge and competencies necessary for practitioners, and practice with all sizes of systems and populations.
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SOWK 511 Foundations of Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3)
This is the foundation HBSE course. The course provides the foundation for understanding of and practice from a human behavior across the lifespan perspective at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. All levels of HBSE are examined from multiple theoretical models including systems theory and from the strengths perspective. Students will develop critical thinking and assessment skills for competent social work practice.
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SOWK 521 Foundations of Policy (3)
This is the foundation policy course required of all students who are not in the Advanced Standing Program. The course outlines the social policies that have been enacted in the United States and the resulting impact of their implementation with special attention to rural areas.
Term Offered: (Spring)
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SOWK 531 Foundations of Practice (3)
The social work practice methods course enables students to understand and apply social work theories, strategies, and techniques for helping individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities within the context of the generalist perspective. Students will continue development of critical thinking skills by applying them to the analysis of evidenced-based practice methods and interventions. Students will integrate knowledge of evidence-based practice applicable to micro, mezzo, and macro levels of social work with clients and populations-at-risk; maintain commitment to economic and social justice, ethical practice, the strengths perspective, the planned change process and cultural differences.
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SOWK 541 Foundations of Research (3)
This is the first of two required research courses. It is required for all students in the Foundation curriculum. The course emphasizes the development of the quantitative and qualitative research knowledge necessary for evidence-based practice and the use of practice to inform research. Students are introduced to the concepts and skills underlying a systematic approach to social work research, including but not limited to, the roles of concepts and theory, hypothesis formulation, operationalization, research design, data collection, data processing, statistical analysis, computer skills, and research report writing.
Term Offered: (Fall)
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SOWK 551A, 551B Foundations Field Practicum (3,3)
The foundation field experience provides an opportunity to apply the skills, knowledge, and values of generalist social work practice in a social service setting with diverse clients. Foundation students are required to have completed 400 hours (200 hours in 551A and 200 hours in 551B) of field instruction before proceeding to the Advanced Field Practicum.
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SOWK 613 Advanced Human Behavior and the Social Environment in Rural Settings (3)
This is the advanced HBSE course which all MSW students will take (Advanced Standing and Regular Program). The course provides an advanced focus on human behavior in the social environment with a specific focus on the issues that occur in rural settings and the human context. The course will examine (but not be limited to) issues such as poverty, human rights, gender, sexual orientation, race, social class, and ageism. These issues will be addressed across all levels of practice using the lens of the strengths perspective. Students will develop critical thinking and assessment skills for competent rural social work practice.
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SOWK 622 Advanced Policy in Rural Practice (3)
This is the second policy course and is required for students who are in the Advanced Standing Program as well as those progressing from their foundation program. The student will select a social topic or population relevant to rural areas and write a grant proposal or a proposed legislative action to assist those working with the topic or population. The knowledge builds from the paper written in SOWK 521, Foundation Policy, and from applied policy analysis research. For the Advanced Standing students, the paper from which the grant proposal or legislative action is built must be fully researched and the most recent data included in the paper.
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SOWK 633 Advanced Rural Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups (3)
This course is an advanced practice course which is designed to prepare social work students for advanced generalist practice in a rural setting with a wide variety of populations in order to provide the best practice possible. The rural social worker often does not have the luxury of being able to refer clients and must be able to intervene across multiple populations utitlizing various intervention modalities. This course focuses on working with individuals, families, and groups using best practices and intervention methods appropriate to changing contexts and populations.
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SOWK 634 Advanced Rural Practice with Communities and Organizations (3)
This course is an advanced generalist practice course which is designed to prepare social work students for advanced generalist practice with a wide variety of populations in order to provide the best practice possible. The rural social worker often does not have the luxury of being able to refer clients and must be able to intervene across multiple populations utilizing various intervention modalities. This course focuses on working with communities and organizations using best practices and intervention methods appropriate to the changing contexts and populations.
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SOWK 642 Advanced Rural Research Methods for Social Work (3)
This is the second research course and is required for both foundation and advanced students. This research course is taken concurrently with Advanced Field Practicum. The course emphasizes the application of research methods for the evaluation of practice effectiveness and/or program outcomes in rural practice. Students will choose a client, group, or program in the field agency and engage in the evaluation process. The course emphasizes the evaluation of evidence-based interventions and the utilization of the results to make practice decisions that improve the quality of services, initiate changes in policy, and improve delivery of social services. Students will deepen their understanding of the essential components of a research project that were introduced in SOWK 541.
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SOWK 653A, 653B, or 653C Advanced Field (3)
In the Advanced Field Practicum students complete 600 hours of field instruction. SOWK 653A, B, and C are taken concurrently with SOWK 633, SOWK 642, SOWK 622, SOWK 634, and nine hours of SOWK 660. The Advanced Field Practicum advances the skills, knowledge, and values of social work as applied to rural practice.
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SOWK 660 Special Topics (3)
Electives will rotate and include issues relevant to rural social work practice that can change to respond to evolving contexts of practice and environment. Students will take this course one (1) time in the Foundation Year and three (3) times in the Advanced Year for a total of twelve (12) hours. Psychopathology will be offered as a standing elective for those students planning to engage in clinical practice. Similarly, for students planning to advance their education a thesis option is available. The thesis may be completed in lieu of taking the electives in the advanced year.
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SOWK 661 Appalachian Culture, Structures, and Environment (3)
This advanced course integrates social work issues and methods from across the curriculum within a rural setting and Appalachian context. The course builds upon the conceptual and historical foundations of rural practice and the unique Appalachian culture and resultant family, community, and delivery structures. Further, the course explores mechanisms to build individual and community capacity, in part, by recognizing and exploring avenues of strength, inherent in and indigenous to, the environmental context of Appalachia.
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SOWK 1001 Sign Language I (1)
Prerequisites: No prerequisite.
An introductory skill development course in the art of manual communication.
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SOWK 1002 Sign Language II (1)
Prerequisites: No prerequisite.
An intermediate skill development course in the art of manual communication.
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SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
A course reflecting the basic concerns of sociology and designed to fulfill the General Education requirements for non-majors and for teacher certification.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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SOC 201 Social Problems (3)
An examination of issues of timely importance to Americans generally, and to West Virginians in particular, emphasizing sociological explanations of underlying social factors.
Term Offered: (F)
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