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POSC 307 West Virginia History, Geography, and Government (3)
See HIST 307 .
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POSC 320 Special Topics (1-3)
A specialized study of various topics and problems in the field of political science. Each offering of the course will be planned around a separate and different topic, chosen and designed by the individual instructor.
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POSC 329 The Politics of the Middle East (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 .
A survey of the recent histories and current political conditions of states in the Middle East and North Africa.
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POSC 338 Modern Political Ideologies (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 .
A problems course examining the major ideological systems that have shaped contemporary politics. The course will examine the history as well as current relevance of these ideologies. Each particular offering of the course will vary in specific content.
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POSC 351 American Political Philosophy (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 104 .
The study of American political thought that examines the writings of major figures in American intellectual history.
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POSC 369 Legislative Process (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 and POSC 104 .
A study of the structure and behavior of the United States Congress and state legislatures with emphasis placed on representation, institutional arrangements, the lawmaking process, and problems and trends in legislative governance.
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POSC 379 The Executive Process (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 and POSC 104 .
A study of the structure and behavior of the United States Presidency and state governorships with emphasis placed on the powers and limitations, institutional arrangements, involvement in the policymaking process, and problems and trends in executive governance.
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POSC 390 Judicial Politics (3)
A study of the structure and behavior of the American judicial system with emphasis placed on the structure of the American judicial system, the roles played by various individuals and groups in the system, and the prospects for future changes in the system.
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POSC 400 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (1)
Prerequisites: Political Science major or minor. 2.75 GPA in major or minor. Junior or senior standing also required.
Course will focus on introducing students to teaching practices in relation to Political Science at the collegiate level. Students will work with an instructor throughout the semester. Applicants ideally should be interested in teaching at the university level or enrolled in courses preparing them for a role in Education.
Note: Pass/Fail Grading.
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POSC 401 Constitutional Law (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 and POSC 104 .
A study of leading constitutional decisions of the United States Supreme Court and their effects upon the American system of government, as well as an examination of the origin and development of civil rights and liberties in the United States as contained in the Constitution and as interpreted through Supreme Court and lower Federal Court cases.
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POSC 405 Political Theory (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 and POSC 104 .
A selective history of political theory from the ancient Greeks to the 20th Century.
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POSC 420 Special Topics (1-3)
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POSC 430 Seminar in Political Science (3)
A capstone course with variable emphasis, intended for POSC majors and minors in their junior or senior year.
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POSC 440 Independent Study (1-3)
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POSC 450 Internship (1-6)
This internship will afford students academic and professional experience in a suitable private or non-profit setting.
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POSC 480 Honors (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Department Chairperson for further information.
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POSC 481 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Department Chairperson for further information.
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Provisional Social Work Program |
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PSWK 501 Foundations of Generalist Practice (3)
Social workers serve as representatives of the profession, its mission, and its core values. They know the profession’s history. Social workers commit themselves to the profession’s enhancement and to their own professional conduct and growth. Social workers advocate for client access to the services of social work; practice personal reflection and self-correction to assure continual professional development; attend to professional roles and boundaries; demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication; engage in career-long learning; and use supervision and consultation.
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PSWK 511 Foundation of Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3)
Social workers are knowledgeable about human behavior across the life course, the range of social systems in which people live; and the ways social systems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving health and well-being. Social workers apply theories and knowledge from the liberal arts to understand biological, social, cultural, psychological, and spiritual development. Social workers utilize conceptual frameworks to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation; and critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment.
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PSWK 521 Foundations of Policy (3)
Social work practitioners understand that policy affects service delivery, and they actively engage in policy practice. Social workers know the history and current structures of social policies and services; the role of policy in service delivery; and the role of practice in policy development. Social workers analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance social well-being; and collaborate with colleagues and clients for effective policy action.
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PSWK 531 Foundations of Practice (3)
Prerequisites: PSWK 501 .
Professional practice involves the dynamic and interactive processes of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation at multiple levels. Social workers have the knowledge and skills to practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Practice knowledge includes identifying, analyzing, and implementing evidence-based interventions designed to achieve client goals; using research and technological advances; evaluating program outcomes and practice effectiveness; developing, analyzing, advocating, and providing leadership for policies and services; and promoting social and economic justice.
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Psychology |
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PSY 101 General Psychology (3)
An introductory study of the basic concepts and principles of psychology.
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PSY 200 Basic Learning (3)
Designed to develop basic knowledge of principles of operant conditioning and behavior modification applicable to teaching, family living, and social relationships
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PSY 202 Professional Issues (1)
The goal of this course is to prepare students to better use their bachelor’s degree in psychology. The course will assist students in selecting an appropriate career in psychology, help them prepare and build a competitive résumé, help guide them in selecting an appropriate graduate program, and examine professional ethics.
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PSY 203 Human Sexuality (3)
A practical and research-based exploration of physiological, psychological, and sociological factors in human sexual behavior.
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PSY 205 Child and Adolescent Development (3)
This course will provide an overview of research and theory on development during the years from infancy through the transition to adulthood. Issues related to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development will be considered, along with the social and cultural contexts of development.
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PSY 212 Behavioral Statistics (3)
Prerequisites: Any 100 level or higher Mathematics course.
An introduction to the statistical techniques used in psychology and other behavioral sciences. Students will learn to calculate relevant statistics as well as how to apply statistical techniques to behavioral data.
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PSY 215 Experimental Psychology (3)
The basic principles of scientific experimentation with an introduction to research design, methodology, and professional reporting of research results.
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PSY 220 Special Topics: Psychology (1-3)
Introductory exploration of specific topics in specialized areas of Psychology. Course titles will be included on students’ transcripts.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
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PSY 221 Life Span Developmental (3)
An overview of developmental processes from birth through old age. Physical, cognitive, and emotional aspects of development will be considered. Emphasis on theories of development and application of the theories to specific situations.
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PSY 228 Survey of Drug Use and Abuse (3)
An introductory survey of the historical and sociological perspectives on drug use and abuse, the physiological and psychological effects of drugs, the identification and pharmacological characteristics of drugs, the legal implications of drug abuse, and the prevention, control, and treatment of drug abuse.
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PSY 229 Health Psychology (3)
An introduction to psychological factors in health, disease and illness (including health maintenance and disease prevention). Discussion of personality types, psychophysiological disease, effects of stress, and coping with illness.
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PSY 239 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
An introduction to theory and research on the application of psychological principles to business and industry. Topics will include issues such as work motivation, occupational stress, leadership, group processes and engineering psychology. Personnel management will also be considered, including job analysis, recruitment, selection, training, development and evaluation of employees.
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PSY 270 Psychology Research I (1)
Prerequisites: Consent of the Psychology faculty.
This seminar course involves the supervised assistance in conducting psychology research. It includes review and discussion of the relevant literature, development of a research question, and hands-on implementation of the research design.
Note: May be repeated for credit
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PSY 271 Psychology Research II (2)
Prerequisites: Consent of the Psychology faculty.
This seminar course involves the supervised assistance in conducting of psychology research. It includes a review and discussion of relevant literature, development of a research question, and hands-on implementation of the research design.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
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PSY 302 Animal Behavior (3)
The analysis of unlearned and learned behavior, integrating the contributions of ethological and behavioristic research.
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PSY 310 Introduction to Learning (4)
Prerequisites: Recommended: PSY 215 .
Co-requisites: PSY 310L.
A survey of significant concepts, methods, and principles of learning. The course will focus on classical conditioning, instrumental and operant conditioning, and verbal learning.
Three (3) hours lecture; 1.25 hours lab.
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PSY 320 Special Topics: Psychology (1-3)
Prerequisites: To be specified by instructor.
Intermediate-level study of specific topics in specialized areas of Psychology. Course titles will be included on students’ transcripts.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
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PSY 322 Personality (3)
The formation, structure, and function of personality are examined in light of the major theoretical positions.
Note: Satisfies elective credit for Biology major or minor.
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PSY 331 Evolutionary Psychology (3)
This course focuses on the ways in which human behavior and mental abilities evolved over millions of years as adaptations to specific environmental conditions. Modern implications within the field of psychology are explored.
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PSY 335 Psychopharmacology (3)
An in-depth examination of the physiological and behavioral effects of psychoactive drugs, including drugs used for clinical and/or recreational purposes.
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PSY 340 Independent Study (1-3)
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PSY 365 Sensation and Perception (3)
An overview of research and theory on human sensory systems and perception. Examines not only the physiological system required for each sense, but also the factors that can influence our perception. Especially examines the visual, auditory, and olfactory systems.
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PSY 377 Physiological Psychology (4)
Prerequisites: Recommended: Any BIOL 100 level or higher course.
An overview of the anatomy and physiology of human behaviors, such as sensation, memory, emotion, hunger, thirst, etc. The lab offers hands-on experience with brain and sensory anatomy as well as the research methods of neuroscience.
Three (3) hours lecture; 1.25 hours lab
Note: Satisfies elective credit for Biology major or minor.
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PSY 400 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (1)
Prerequisites: Psychology Major or Minor. Minimum GPA of 2.75 in major or minor. Junior or Senior standing.
Course will focus on introducing students to teaching practices in relation to Psychology at a collegiate level. Students will work with an instructor throughout the semester. Applicants ideally should be interested in teaching at the university level or enrolled in courses preparing them for a role in Education.
Note: Pass/Fail Grading
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PSY 407 Introduction to Counseling Techniques (3)
Basic counseling skills appropriate in a variety of human services settings are presented. These practical skills are derived from psychoanalytic, behavioral, phenomenological, and rational approaches.
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PSY 412 Cognitive Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: PSY 215 .
An introduction to the prominent research methods, findings, and theories of cognitive psychology. The course will cover such topics as memory, attention, categorization, concept formation, problem solving, and language.
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PSY 415 Advanced Experimental Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: PSY 212 or MATH 105 , .
This course will provide an in-depth and active involvement in all aspects of the experimental process as it applies to psychological research. Included in this process are such topics as conducting a literature review, writing a research proposal, ethics, designing and conducting research, computer analysis of the data, and presenting research results in a professional manner.
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PSY 420 Special Topics: Psychology (1-3)
Advanced study of specific topics in specialized areas of Psychology. Course titles will be included on students’ transcripts.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
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PSY 422 Abnormal Psychology (3)
An experimental and theoretical study of the phenomena of psychopathology, as well as a survey of the methods of clinical diagnosis and discussion of typical therapy approaches.
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PSY 431 History and Systems of Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
A study of the evolution of psychology with emphasis on the general issues and major theories in relation to the principal schools of psychology.
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PSY 432 Fundamentals of Neuroscience (3)
A survey of the techniques used in neuroscience.
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PSY 440 Independent Study (1-6)
Prerequisites: Consent of the psychology faculty and junior or senior standing; background courses to be specified by the project advisor.
May be taken as a single course, as two separate independent projects, (that is, reading course, teaching practicum, or research), or as a two-semester plan which must be scheduled consecutively. Final grades will not be given until end of second semester.
Note: Can be taken for credit repeatedly.
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PSY 460 Psychology Practicum (3-15)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, consent of the psychology faculty.
Supervised practice of psychological techniques in a clinical or institutional setting.
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PSY 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 Chairperson for further information.
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PSY 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 Chairperson for further information.
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Reading |
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RDNG 510 Foundational, Historical and Contemporary Roles of the Reading Specialist (3)
Prerequisites: None
An advanced study of the foundations of reading within the historical and contemporary context of reading instruction, with a focus on the theories and beliefs that underpin literacy instruction and the moral virtue of being sensitive to learner differences.
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RDNG 520 Reading and Writing in Content Areas (3)
Theories of the reading process and of reading and writing to learn in content areas are explored. Emphasis is upon practical strategies and techniques for acquiring knowledge through literacy in a variety of content areas.
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RDNG 525 Literacy Research and Instruction for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (3)
Theory, research and pedagogy of reading acquisition, second language acquisition, and the development of literacy learning in a diverse society. Addresses the use of multicultural literature to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
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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.
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RDNG 550 Reading and Language Arts Instruction in the 21st Century (3)
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.
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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.
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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.
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Recreation and Tourism Management |
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RTM 315 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.
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RTM 320 Special Topics (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 430 Seminar Senior Level: Recreation and Tourism Management (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 440 Independent Study: Senior Level (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 450 Internship Senior Level: Recreation and Tourism Management (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.
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Social Work |
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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.
Note: SOWK 161 and SOWK 229 require a combined average GPA of 2.00 C or better.
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SOWK 229 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.
Note: SOWK 161 and SOWK 229 require a combined average GPA of 2.00 C or better.
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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.
Note: SOWK 161 and SOWK 236 require a combined average GPA of 2.00 C or better.
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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 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 271 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 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 307 Practice with Individuals and Families (3)
Prerequisites: Social Work major; formal admission to the Social Work Program, SOWK 161 , SOWK 229 , SOWK 236 , SOWK 237 , SOWK 370 , PSY 101 , SOC 101 , ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , SOWK 271 .
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 or better is required in this course to enter SOWK 4601 and SOWK 4602.
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SOWK 308 Practice with Groups (3)
Prerequisites: Social Work major; formal admission to the Social Work Program, SOWK 161 , SOWK 229 , SOWK 236 , SOWK 237 , SOWK 370 , PSY 101 , SOC 101 , ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , SOWK 271 .
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 or better is required in this course to enter SOWK 4601 and SOWK 4602.
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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 229 , SOWK 236 , SOWK 237 , SOWK 370 , PSY 101 , SOC 101 , ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , SOWK 271 .
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 or better is required in this course to enter SOWK 4601 and SOWK 4602.
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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 319 Family Therapy (3)
This course is an elective within the Social Work program and is designed to provide an in-depth overview of models of family therapy interventions.
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SOWK 320 Special Topics (1-3)
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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 323 Families & Addiction (3)
Examination of the impact addiction has on the family and the process of family recovery. Emphasis is on the family as a system, attachment, adaptation, enabling and enmeshment, and strategies to support family healing.
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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 325 Addiction (3)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with information related to an assortment of addiction related topics including but not limited to: theories and models of addiction; definitions of abuse and dependency; screenings; diagnoses; substance use among particular populations; treatment; intervention; prevention; drug categories; core functions of addiction, counseling, and performance domains of a prevention specialist.
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SOWK 326 Family Law (3)
This course will study family law and some of its very important areas. The study principally deals with West Virginia family law, but has cases and application beyond our state.
This class is for any student interested in family law, but especially for students who want to work in the area of family law as social workers, attorneys, counselors, psychologists, law enforcement, and those interested in foster care/adoption.
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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 328 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This course focuses on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from both military and civilian perspectives. It is offered to provide anyone, regardless of their field of interest or practice insight into stress, trauma, PTSD and their treatment modalities. The course is organized as a discussion class. Students are expected to read the assigned material thoroughly and be prepared to draw upon their own lives, family experiences and practices to achieve course objectives.
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SOWK 329 Introduction to Community Service (3)
Students will explore the responsibility of the individual in regards to addressing the unmet needs of our society. Through practical, hands-on experiences, each participant will gain an understanding of the vital societal role of volunteerism and community service. Each participant will examine his/her values, beliefs and privileges in an effort to identify and understand personal bias and how it can negatively impact personal interactions, especially those in a service environment. Poverty and its impact on individuals and society as a whole will be explored. Students will have an opportunity to explore various social and cultural issues that have a current and/or historical impact in their communities. Discussion will be developed through reading assignments, lecture materials, guest speakers, service experiences and student presentations on social topics.
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SOWK 336 Corrections (3)
Examines the historical, legal and philosophical systemic nature of correctional intervention through social work and other professions in the area of courts, institutions, and community-based corrections. Attention is given to prevention and aftercare dynamics.
Also listed as: CRIM 336 .
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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 370 Social Work Research Methods (3)
Prerequisites: SOWK 161 , SOWK 271 , 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
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SOWK 405 Addictions Capstone (3)
Prerequisites: SOWK 323 , SOWK 325 , CRIM 322 /SOC 322 , and PSY 429 .
This hybrid course requires 15 observational hours in at least one addictions treatment facility. Students in the course will meet with the faculty member four times throughout the semester. Most assignments will be web-based and will include activities such as discussion questions; reaction to the field observations including introspection and gaining insight into an addict’s thinking, feeling and behavior; evaluating treatment approaches; and considering policy issues in the addictions field. A research paper will be required at the end of the semester.
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SOWK 440 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 470 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 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 Introduction to Generalist Practice (3)
This is the introductory course to the advanced generalist social work profession for students entering the Generalist Program (1st year). The course provides an overview of the history and development of the profession, the values and ethics of the profession, the generalist knowledge and competencies necessary for practitioners, and practice with all sizes of systems and populations.
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