| |
Reading |
| |
-
READ 3151 - Seminar in Reading Improvement
Description: Designed to facilitate intensive study in personal reading improvement.
Credit Hours: 1
|
| |
-
READ 3251 - Seminar in Reading Improvement
Description: Designed to facilitate intensive study in personal reading improvement.
Credit Hours: 1
|
| |
-
READ 3351 - Seminar in Reading Improvement
Description: Designed to facilitate intensive study in personal reading improvement.
Credit Hours: 1
|
| |
-
READ 3443 - Phonics Approach in the Teaching of Reading
Description: A course designed for elementary teachers approaching the teaching of reading, spelling, and speech phonically.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
READ 4013 - Content Literacy K-8
Description: An introduction to classroom techniques for helping children K-8 use reading and writing to gain knowledge in a subject area.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Completion of 45 credit hours.
|
| |
-
READ 4023 - Reading and Language Development of the Young Child
CIP Code: 131315
Description: The teacher candidate will learn about specific skills, materials, techniques, and methods involved in the development of language and teaching of reading to the young child: nursery through third grade. The student will be able to interpret information about young children and then use approaches in teaching language and reading that which apply to the unique developmental needs of the young child.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I and READ 4013 Content Literacy K-8 with a minimum grade of C. Concurrent Enrollment in READ 4013 is allowed.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
|
| |
-
READ 4063 - Introduction to Reading and Writing Assessment
CIP Code: 131315
Description: The student will learn procedures for classroom-based assessment of reading and writing processes. Emphasis will be on using multiple, ongoing assessment information to inform instruction.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I, READ 4013 Content Literacy K-8, READ 4023 Reading and Language Development of the Young Child with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment in READ 4023.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA and full admission to Teacher Education.
|
| |
-
READ 4213 - Remediation for Dyslexia & Struggling Readers
CIP Code: 131315
Description: Students focus on how the brain learns to read, factors affecting reading abilities in school-aged children, what dyslexia is, how to assess it, and how to remediate dyslexia and help struggling readers in a school setting. Students will administer and analyze reading data from children and research best practices for effective interventions.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Restrictions: Must have earned 45 credit hours.
|
Recreation |
| |
-
REC 2222 - Camp Recreation
Description: Organization of camping and hiking excursions; campfire programs
and camp games: handicrafts.
Credit Hours: 2
|
| |
-
REC 3212 - Recreational Leadership
Description: Organization and leadership or recreational activities for all age
groups.
Credit Hours: 2
|
| |
-
REC 3222 - Organization, Administration, and Supervision of Recreation
Description: Basic principles of organization, administration, and supervision of a school and public recreational program.
Credit Hours: 2
|
| |
-
REC 3553 - Wilderness First Aid and Risk Management
CIP Code: 310505
Description: Students employ various medical protocols and risk management principals as related to wilderness first aid and risk management procedures as they apply to outdoor recreational leadership. Certification through American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid is optional but not required for successful completion of this course.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
|
| |
-
REC 4112 - Community Recreation
Description: A study of the organization of community recreation with emphasis on community recreation programs and facilities.
Credit Hours: 2
|
| |
-
REC 4212 - Therapeutic Recreation
Description: This course gives the student an overview of recreational possibilities for persons with special needs. The ADA law serves as
a basis for prescription.
Credit Hours: 2
|
| |
-
REC 4223 - Recreation Field Experience
Description: This course involves a supervised, practical work experience in a variety of recreationally oriented settings.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
REC 4500 - Internship in Recreation
Description: This course involves supervised, practical work experience in an approved recreational enterprise designed for internship experiences.
Credit Hours: 1-6
|
Religious Studies |
| |
-
REL 2113 - Introduction to the Old Testament
Description: Study of background of the Old Testament including origin, growth, social, economic, and religious development of central concepts,
leading personalities, and the process by which it has come to us as viewed in the light of modern scholarship.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
REL 2223 - Life and Teachings of Jesus
Description: A thorough study of the life and teachings of the historical Jesus. The course will cover the study surrounding the birth, ministry,
and death of Jesus.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
REL 2443 - Introduction to the New Testament
Description: Study of background of the New Testament including origin, growth, social, economic, and religious development of central concepts,
leading personalities, and the process by which it has come to us as viewed in the light of modern scholarship.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
REL 2553 - Comparative Religion
Description: The principal world religions, with general comparisons.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
REL 3100 - Seminar in Religious Studies
Description: Designed to permit the examination of various areas of emphasis in religious study. Specific area of focus will be indicated at time of offering.
Credit Hours: 1-3
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
REL 3200 - Seminar in Religious Studies
Description: Designed to permit the examination of various areas of emphasis in religious study. Specific area of focus will be indicated at time of offering.
Credit Hours: 1-3
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
|
Russian |
| |
-
RUS 1113 - Elementary Russian I
Description: Pronunciation, elements of grammar, easy readings, and composition.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
RUS 1123 - Elementary Russian II
Description: Grammar and pronunciation, reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: RUS 1113 Elementary Russian I.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
RUS 2002 - Russian Culture
Description: Basic knowledge of the peoples of the world who speak Russian. Includes emphasis on customs, traditions, and cultural heritage.
Course approach involves lectures, research, and/or travel.
Credit Hours: 2
LAS Course: Yes
|
Safety Management |
| |
-
SAFM 3083 - Fire Protection Management
Description: A study of fire protection systems, topics to include but not restricted to management of fire protection resources and physical, chemical, and electrical hazards in the industrial plant. Other areas of fire protection may be included.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SAFM 3403 - Safety Administration and Programs
Description: This course covers the Regulatory Compliance components required for an Industrial Operation. Topics include crisis management, hazard communication, employee assistance programs, worker’s compensation, record keeping, accident investigation, training requirements, and incentive programs.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SAFM 3413 - Applied Safety Engineering
Description: Covers technical information vital to the safety and health professional. Topics include design, construction and maintenance of industrial facilities, handling of materials and storage and industrial machinery.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SAFM 3423 - Industrial Hygiene
Description: Presents principles and practices of environmental hazard recognition, assessment and control of hazards, industrial hygiene programs and government regulations and compliance.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SAFM 4413 - Machine and Materials Safety
Description: A continuation of Applied Safety Engineering. Topics include industrial machinery, processing of industrial materials, energy source safety and management, and fire protection.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SAFM 4423 - Industrial Hygiene Management
Description: A continuation of Industrial Hygiene. Topics include case studies and resultant problems, how to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control workplace hazards, presents start-up plans and operation of successful industrial hygiene programs.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SAFM 4433 - Ergonomics
Description: A study of the equipment and training variables influencing the human-machine systems and design concepts to achieve optimum adjustment of the work environment to fit the people.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SAFM 4443 - Life Safety and Building Codes
Description: A survey of regulations and standards pertaining to the Engineering and design of Life Safety systems and Codes that apply to industrial facilities construction and design. Other pertinent topics may be included.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SAFM 4453 - Process Safety Management
Description: A study of management practices and governmental regulations associated with highly hazardous chemicals. Topics include components of 29CFR1910.119, hazard analysis techniques, auditing and written programs. The twelve technical elements of process safety management are also covered.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SAFM 4513 - Workers’ Compensation Management
Description: Students gain knowledge of workers’ compensation management systems and develop proactive strategies designed to reduce costs and improve the experience of affected employees. Students discuss strategies, current trends, and integrate technology-based solutions.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SAFM 4623 - Occupational Health and Safety Calculations and Laboratory
CIP Code: 512206
Description: Students evaluate potentially hazardous health and safety exposures and apply calculations to make decisions regarding necessary controls for the professional practice of environmental, health, and safety management. Students will engage in hands-on laboratory activities to evaluate potentially hazardous conditions and controls in workplaces.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week:
Prerequisite: Any ONE of the following: MATH 1313 Elementary Statistics, MATH 1513 College Algebra, or MATH 1523 Functions and Change; AND any ONE of the following: SAFM 3413 Applied Safety Engineering, SAFM 3423 Industrial Hygiene, SAFM 4413 Machine and Materials Safety, or SAFM 4423 Industrial Hygiene Management.
Co-requisite: SAFM 4623L Occupational Health and Safety Calculations and Laboratory.
|
| |
-
SAFM 4663 - Safety Engineering Calculations and Laboratory
CIP Code: 512206
Description: Students evaluate hazards and controls involving motion, forces, energy, and ionizing radiation. Students will engage in safety engineering laboratory activities as well as performing structural, mechanical and physics calculations related to the professional practice of environmental, health and safety management.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week:
Prerequisite: Any ONE of the following: MATH 1313 Elementary Statistics, MATH 1513 College Algebra, or MATH 1523 Functions and Change; AND any ONE of the following: SAFM 3413 Applied Safety Engineering, SAFM 3423 Industrial Hygiene, SAFM 4413 Machine and Materials Safety, or SAFM 4423 Industrial Hygiene Management.
Co-requisite: SAFM 4663L Safety Engineering Calculations and Laboratory.
|
Science |
| |
-
SCI 0120 - Concepts in Science
Description: Basic principles of science intended to stimulate an academic interest in science, increase powers of observation and enrich cultural appreciation of science. Course subject matter will concentrate on the biological or physical sciences.
Credit Hours: 1-5
Note: High school deficiency in science may be satisfied by the successful completion of this course. (No college credit)
|
| |
-
SCI 1111 - General Physical Science Lab
Description: This laboratory course focuses on the processes of scientific investigations and the nature of scientific explanations in the Physical Sciences. This course taken with SCI 1113 satisfies the general education requirement in the Physical Sciences, including the laboratory requirement. Students cannot receive credit for SCI 1114 and SCI 1111. Two hours of lab per week. No major or minor credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: SCI 1113 General Physical Science Lecture or concurrent enrollment.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SCI 1113 - General Physical Science Lecture
Description: An introductory course concerned with fundamental physical science principles, including force and motion, energy, the structure of matter, chemical and physical properties of matter, astronomy, and earth processes. This course satisfies the general education requirement in Physical Sciences, except for the laboratory requirement. General education requirements include one laboratory course in either Physical or Biological Sciences.
Credit Hours: 3
Note: No major or minor credit. Students cannot receive credit for SCI 1113 and SCI 1114. Three hours of lecture per week.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SCI 1114 - General Physical Science
Description: An introductory course concerned with fundamental physical science principles, including force and motion, energy, the structure of matter, chemical and physical properties of matter, astronomy, and earth processes. The laboratory component focuses on the processes of scientific investigations and the nature of scientific explanations in the Physical Sciences. This course satisfies the general education requirement in Physical Sciences, including the lab requirement.
Credit Hours: 4
Note: No major or minor credit. Student cannot receive credit for SCI 1114 and SCI 1113 or SCI 1111. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SCI 1314 - Astronomy
Description: Topics include theories of the formation of the planets, stellar evolution, and cosmology. Laboratory work is a major part of the course and includes various aspects of practical Astronomy such as the locations of the constellations and the use of a telescope.
Credit Hours: 4
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SCI 3113 - Science & Medical Terminology
Description: Greek and Latin used in the scientific vocabulary with emphasis on terminology used in allied health and medical fields.
Credit Hours: 3
Note: No major or minor credit in Biology.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SCI 4110 - Special Topics in Science
Description: Selected studies in Science.
Credit Hours: 1-6
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SCI 4124 - Earth Science
Description: A survey of basic concepts in geology, astronomy, and meteorology. Where appropriate, emphasis will be made of contemporary environmental and societal concerns in these three areas. Laboratory includes mineral and rock identification, astronomical observation techniques, and the use of weather instruments in forecasting.
Credit Hours: 4
Co-requisite: SCI 4124L Earth Science Lab.
Restrictions: Junior standing or above.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SCI 4343 - History of Science I
Description: A survey of Western man’s efforts to understand the natural world, from earliest historical times to the 17th Century.
Credit Hours: 3
Note: May count as credit in science majors.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SCI 4413 - History of Science II
Description: The historical and intellectual development of modern science.
Credit Hours: 3
Note: May count as credit in science majors.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SCI 4513 - Methods in Teaching Secondary Science
Description: This course focuses on methods of teaching middle school and high school science including planning for instruction, teaching strategies, inquiry-based instruction, assessment, reflective practice, and laboratory management and safety. Field experiences in a middle school or high school classroom are embedded in the curriculum.
Credit Hours: 3
Co-requisite: EDUC 4032 Pre-Internship II.
Note: This course is required of Science Education majors.
|
| |
-
SCI 4613 - Inquiry-Based Science for the Elementary Teacher
Description: Further treatment of biological and physical sciences designed for the elementary teacher.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SCI 1114 General Physical Science (or SCI 1113/1111 General Physical Science Lecture and Lab), and BIOL 1114 General Biological Science (or BIOL 1113/1111 General Biological Science and Lab).
Restrictions: Junior standing or above.
Note: Content will be taught through inquiry, lecture, discussion, and laboratory experiences.
|
| |
-
SCI 5511 - Research Seminar
CIP Code: 400101
Description: This course is required for all graduate students. Students present their research progresses or scientific papers that are related to their research field.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program. Credit may not be earned toward the bachelor’s degree for both CHEM 4911 Chemistry Seminar I and SCI 5511 Research Seminar.
Note: UC
|
| |
-
SCI 5530 - Research in the Natural Sciences
CIP Code: 301801
Description: Graduate research for the Master’s Thesis. May be repeated, but no more than 6 credit hours may be counted toward the 36 credit hour requirement for the MS degree.
Credit Hours: 1-6
Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program. Credit may not be earned toward the bachelor’s degree for both CHEM 4412 Research in Chemistry I and SCI 5530 Research in the Natural Sciences.
Note: UC
|
Social Studies |
| |
-
SOSC 2350 - Studies in the Social Sciences
Description: Designed to explore topics and issues of relevance to the Social Sciences that are not normally covered in traditional courses.
Credit Hours: 1-3
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of three credit hours. Graded pass/fail. Not for major credit.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SOSC 4023 - Social Studies Methods for Secondary Teachers
Description: Restricted to students seeking certification in secondary social studies. An examination of the methods, materials, and concepts
currently used in secondary social studies teaching.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SOSC 4050 - Field Study in Social Science
Description: Field studies in Social Science, using appropriate field methods.
Credit Hours: 1-3
Note: Not accepted for minor credit. Note: Travel fee for this course is established by the tour service. Graded pass/fail.
|
| |
-
SOSC 4951 - Senior Seminar
Description: A comprehensive review of significant events, developments, and
movements in American, world, and Oklahoma history, political
science, geography, and economics to prepare teacher education
candidates for the Oklahoma Teacher Competency Tests.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Restricted to Social Studies Education majors who plan to enroll in
their final intern experience the next semester.
|
Social Work |
| |
-
SOWK 2013 - Introduction to Social Work
CIP Code: 440701
Description: This course introduces the development of the profession of social work. Within this context, a historical perspective of the development of the American social welfare system and the purpose and function of major social service programs is examined. The primary focus of the course is on the history, values, ethics, roles, and methods of the social work profession, including an awareness of diverse populations.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SOWK 3013 - Interviewing Skills for Generalist Practice
CIP Code: 440701
Description: Students learn and practice skills to become acquainted with interviewing, the basic tool of general social work practice, with an emphasis on self-awareness, communication with diverse populations, and skill development in engaging and assessing client systems through the interview process.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1113, 1213 (minimum grade a C); COMM 1113; PSYC 1113 (concurrent enrollment allowed) and SOC 1113 (concurrent enrollment allowed).
Co-requisite: None
Restrictions: Social Work majors with a 2.5 minimum overall GPA
Cross-listed: NA
|
| |
-
SOWK 3023 - Family Social Work
Description: This course presents a broad overview of conducting generalist social work practice with families and introduces students to phases of practice, family systems, assessments, and interventions. The course further emphasizes student development of knowledge, values and skills in micro, mezzo and macro levels, as well as, awareness of the NASW Code of Ethics. The course also includes developing an awareness of diverse populations.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SOWK 3401 - Honors Research I
Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
|
| |
-
SOWK 3402 - Honors Research II
Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: SOWK 3401 Honors Research I.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
|
| |
-
SOWK 4003 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
CIP Code: 440701
Description: Students will learn an ecological model of human behavior as applied throughout the life cycle. Students will critically examine various theories of causation as they relate to functional and dysfunctional behaviors, and examine the impact of social stratification, especially by class, race, or sex on human behavior.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SOWK 2013 Intro to Social Work and General or Human Biology (BIOL 1013/1011 Intro Biology I + Lab or BIOL 1023/1021 Intro Biology II + Lab or BIOL 1113/1111 Gen Biological Sci Lecture + Lab or BIOL 1114 Gen Biol Sci (includes lab) or BIOL 2154 Human Anatomy (includes lab). Concurrent enrollment in Biology is allowed.
Restrictions: Social Work and Pre-Social work majors.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
|
| |
-
SOWK 4043 - Special Topics
Description: Designed to explore social work and social welfare issues in greater depth, in a formal academic setting, than is possible in other structured courses offered in social work.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: AIS 4043.
Note: May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of nine credit hours. Credit cannot be earned for the same topic in both AIS 4043 and SOWK 4043.
|
| |
-
SOWK 4113 - Chemical Dependency
Description: The course focuses on the twelve core functions of a substance abuse counselor and the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of a professional social worker in the substance abuse field.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SOWK 4123 - Domestic Violence
Description: Students examine the definitions and scope of family violence in today’s society including prevalence, etiology, myths, and dynamics of child physical abuse, incest, rape, sibling violence, intimate partner violence (IPV), and elder abuse and neglect. The course includes a review of the issues, policies, programs, and services aimed at remedying and eliminating violence in the home.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SOWK 4133 - Human Rights
Description: This course examines how the ideas and issues of human rights can assist in the development of economic and social justice, and serve as a strategy for social change. The document, Universal Declaration of Human rights and other documents such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will also be discussed. The current state of international human rights law is viewed as a social construct and a motivator to move people to action for the fulfillment of well-being and multiple human needs of global citizens. To facilitate critical inquiry, multiple teaching methods are used. Elements of general social work practice, the NASW Code of Ethics and relevant theories, such as, social systems theory are included.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SOWK 4143 - Sexism & Violence Against Women
CIP Code: 440701
Description: The course defines sexism and the roots of sexism. It also presents an overview of the continuum of violence against women, both nationally and globally, including women’s institutional status, psychological wounding, gendered communication, economic assaults, controlling women’s bodies, pornography and prostitution, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, female genital mutilation, dowry payments, religious abuse, foot-binding, and other topics.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SOWK 4163 - Trauma Informed Care
Description: Students explore the role of social workers, assisting clients who have experienced trauma and gain an understanding of how trauma informed practices influence outcomes in child welfare settings. Students learn the key component of trauma, PTSD, secondary trauma, and the impact of trauma on children and families.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SOWK 4313 - Social Work Research
CIP Code: 440701
Description: An introduction to the rationale and use of social research methods. Course utilizes the techniques of problem formulation, data collection, and data analysis in survey, experimental, evaluative, field research, and the single subject design. Examines the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics as it relates to research.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SOWK 4013 Practice I.
Restrictions: Social Work majors.
Cross-listed: SOC 4313.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SOWK 4313 and SOC 4313.
|
| |
-
SOWK 4401 - Honors Research IV
Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity. All other students are expected to attend.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: SOWK 4402 Honors Research III.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
|
| |
-
SOWK 4402 - Honors Research III
Description: Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: SOWK 3402 Honors Research II.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
|
| |
-
SOWK 4513 - Child Maltreatment
Description: This course focuses on the theoretical, methodological, and controversial issues related to the study of child maltreatment. History, definitions, and laws associated with child maltreatment are presented. It examines the dynamics, indicators, and consequences of the various types of maltreatment. The course considers the key issues in responding to child maltreatment and how professionals can advance the field of maltreatment and what they can do to help prevent the abuse and neglect of children. Oklahoma’s Child Welfare Practice Model, laws, and definitions will be a micro focus of the course.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SOWK 4523 - Child Welfare
Description: This course examines the development and scope of family and child welfare services, with emphasis on the child’s role in a family system. The impact of institutional and societal forces on family systems, and the role of social workers in this interaction are explored, particularly as they affect outcomes for children.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SOWK 4533 - Youth Offenders
Description: This course is designed to explore various factors affecting the juvenile population that are involved with the legal system emphasizing the relationship between mental health issues and delinquent behaviors, examining external influences that predispose youth to becoming involved in the legal system and exploring ethical issues related to working with juveniles. Throughout this course the importance and effectiveness of prevention, intervention and treatment will be addressed in relationship to the role of a social worker.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SOWK 4543 - Social Work with Adolescents
Description: Students learn about the issues surrounding social and behavioral development of adolescents across diverse cultures. They will also apply previously learned biological and physiological aspects of adolescent growth, challenges, and trends to current issues.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SOWK 4613 - Human Diversity and Social Work
Description: Critically examines theoretical frameworks, empirical findings, and
problem-solving strategies and their effectiveness in providing
social services to culturally-diverse populations. Effects of color
or gender-based discrimination are analyzed in the
stress-framework, with a focus on the strengths and resources
developed within the minority experience.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SOWK 4623 - Social Work with the Elderly
Description: Develops a social systems perspective for working with the elderly. Examines intervention strategies for working with both individuals and institutions or organizations, and examines issues and policies that enhance or impede social and economic justice of the elderly.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SOWK 4633 - Family and Child Welfare Services
CIP Code: 440701
Description: Examines the development and scope of family and child welfare services, with emphasis on the child’s role in a family system. The impact of institutional and societal forces on family systems, and the role of social workers in this interaction are explored, particularly as they affect outcomes for children.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SOWK 4643 - Case Management
CIP Code: 440701
Description: An introduction to the practice of case management as a social work method of providing services whereby a professional social worker assesses the needs of the client and the client’s family, when appropriate, and arranges, coordinates, monitors, evaluates, and advocates for the package of multiple services to meet the specific client’s complex needs.
Credit Hours: 3
|
| |
-
SOWK 4673 - Practice II
CIP Code: 440701
Description: A continuation of Social Work Practice I, this course emphasizes social work interventions with groups. Course develops additional knowledge, values, and skills for generalist social work practice with diverse populations. Theories are linked to practice interventions.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SOWK 4013 Practice I.
Restrictions: Social Work majors.
|
| |
-
SOWK 4733 - Practice III
CIP Code: 440701
Description: Students use a theoretical framework to analyze programs, communities, and organizations utilizing knowledge, values, and skills of generalist social work practice.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Restrictions: None
Cross-listed: NA
|
| |
-
SOWK 4741 - Independent Study
Description: Contracted independent study for topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. May include library and/or field projects.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Social Work major or Social Welfare minor and instructor permission.
Note: May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of three credit hours.
|
| |
-
SOWK 4751 - Workshop
Description: An opportunity to study in depth an issue in Social Work of current significance, either in seminar or field trip situations. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
Credit Hours: 1
Cross-listed: AIS 4751.
Note: May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours. Credit cannot be earned for the same topic in both AIS 4751 and SOWK 4751.
|
| |
-
SOWK 4863 - Social Policy
Description: Introduces the student to social welfare policy issues with emphasis in the areas of health and mental health, families and children, and economic security. It provides a beginning knowledge base for professional practice roles in the analysis, formulation, and implementation of policy, and emphasizes the need for social reform through policy advocacy.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SOWK 4873 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
CIP Code: 440701
Description: A study of the social systems’ theoretical model and knowledge of human bio-psycho-social development of persons in the environment. Includes other theories and knowledge about social systems in which individuals live (families, groups, organizations, communities and institutions). Application of critical thinking enhances an understanding of the interactions between human behavior in relation to social, cultural, and economic forces.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SOWK 4003 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I.
Restrictions: Social Work majors.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SOWK 4962 - Senior Seminar
Description: A capstone course that enables students to integrate that which they have learned in the social work curriculum and evaluate their preparation for engaging in entry level generalist social work practice in multicultural environments.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: SOWK 4984 Social Work Practicum I & Seminar.
Restrictions: Social Work majors with senior standing.
|
| |
-
SOWK 4984 - Social Work Practicum I & Seminar
CIP Code: 440701
Description: Students learn to integrate theoretical concepts with an applied learning experience in an approved human services agency. Students complete a minimum of 220 hours in the agency, and concurrently attend a weekly seminar intended to integrate the knowledge, values and skills of generalist social work practice.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: SOWK 4013 Practice I.
Co-requisite: None
Restrictions: Completion of 88 hours with a minimum 2.5 GPA overall and in the social work core; proof of field practicum liability insurance; completion of application packet.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SOWK 4984 or 4994 and SOC 4993. Graded as Pass/Fail.
|
| |
-
SOWK 4994 - Social Work Practicum II & Seminar
CIP Code: 440701
Description: Builds upon Practicum I to complete the applied learning experience necessary for entry level competency in generalist social work practice. Course is designed to integrate theoretical concepts with applied learning experience in an approved human service agency. Students complete a minimum of 220 hours in the agency and concurrently attend a weekly seminar on campus that is intended to integrate knowledge, values and skills of generalist social work practice.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: SOWK 4984 Social Work Practicum I & Seminar.
Restrictions: Social Work major with senior standing and instructor permission.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SOWK 4984 or SOWK 4994 and SOC 4993. Graded as Pass/Fail.
|
Sociology |
| |
-
SOC 1113 - Introduction to Sociology
CIP Code: 451101
Description: Analysis and description of society, culture, the socialization process, social institutions, and social change; consideration of basic sociological theory.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SOC 2023 - Social Problems
CIP Code: 451101
Description: Analysis of some of the more important current social problems and their interrelationships.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SOC 2901 - Study Abroad
CIP Code: 451101
Description: Study abroad students will experience other countries and cultures, and will learn about those countries’ governments, economies, histories, and traditions.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Sophomore standing or above.
Note: Study abroad may be repeated for a maximum of three credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SOC 3123 - Cultural Anthropology
CIP Code: 450201
Description: An introduction to the major theories and methods in cultural anthropology. An emphasis on non-Western cultures, in particular, American Indian cultures, is provided in a framework enabling students to compare cross-cultural phenomena to Western society. Topics include: an introduction to ethnography and fieldwork; language systems; subsistence and economic systems; marriage and the family; organization; religion and magic; applied and medical anthropology; culture change; anthropology in the modern world.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: AIS 3123, ANTH 3123.
Note: Credit can only be earned in one of the following: AIS 3123, ANTH 3123, SOC 3123.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SOC 3213 - Juvenile Delinquency
CIP Code: 451101
Description: Systematic examination of the basic nature of juvenile delinquency Emphasis placed on the legal and social foundations, extent, courts, theories of causation, and effects of prevention.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SOC 3223 - Racial and Cultural Minorities
CIP Code: 450201
Description: Course provides exposure to the cultural, racial, and religious diversity of the United States. Theories of race are examined. Also explored is American racial diversity based on the interface of land, labor, and capital in conjunction with the different racial, ethnic, and religious groups.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: ANTH 3223.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ANTH 3223 and SOC 3223.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SOC 3233 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior
CIP Code: 451101
Description: An examination of the factors and conditions which underlie disagreement about fundamental values; their relation to personal and social maladjustment; evaluation of various theories of deviant behavior.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SOC 3243 - Family Sociology
CIP Code: 451101
Description: Analysis of the family as a social institution; concentration on the structure and function of the American family.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SOC 3323 - Social Statistics
CIP Code: 451101
Description: Students explore the presentation and application of descriptive and inferential statistics commonly used in sociology, social work, and gerontology. Students gain experience in table and chart construction, working with measures of central tendency and dispersion, and applying correlational analysis and hypothesis testing. Specific applications for survey research are emphasized.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1313 Elementary Statistics, MATH 1473 Applied Mathematics, MATH 1513 College Algebra, MATH 1523 Functions and Change, or a Math ACT score of 23 or higher.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SOC 3343 - Corrections
CIP Code: 430102
Description: A survey of historical and modern corrections. Topics include correctional issues, ideologies, theories, and applications concerning offenders.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: CR J 3343.
Note: Field trips. Credit cannot be earned in both CR J 3343 and SOC 3343.
LAS Course: Yes
|
| |
-
SOC 3401 - Honors Research I
CIP Code: 451101
Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
|
| |
-
SOC 3402 - Honors Research II
CIP Code: 451101
Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: SOC 3401 Honors Research I.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
|
| |
Page: 1 <- Back 10 … 10
| 11
| 12
| 13
| 14
| 15
| 16
| 17
| 18
| 19
| 20
|
Print this Page