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PSYC 4517 - Readings and Research in Psychology (3)
Individual study and research under faculty guidance. Prerequisite(s): 12 hrs. of upper division psychology courses, permission of instructor and Upper Division Admission.
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PSYC 4605 - Special Topics in Psychology (3)
An intensive study of some specialized area in the field of psychology. Topics will vary.
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PSYC 4606 - Special Topics in Psychology (3)
An intensive study of some specialized area in the field of psychology. Topics will vary.
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PSYC 4607 - Special Topics in Psychology (3)
An intensive study of some specialized area in the field of psychology. Topics will vary.
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PSYC 4608 - Special Topics in Psychology (3)
An intensive study of some specialized area in the field of psychology. Topics will vary.
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PSYC 4620 - Introduction to Psychological Tests and Measurements (3)
A program of study designed to give the basic principles underlying psychological measurement, training in selection and use of psychological tests, and practice in both group and individual testing. This course is an intensive study of individual differences, with emphasis on intellectual, personality, and academic achievement testing. Prerequisite(s): Upper Division Admission.
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PSYC 4810 - History and Systems of Psychology (3)
A study of the historical development of psychology as a science and profession and the fundamental concepts of various schools of psychology. Prerequisite(s): Upper Division Admission.
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PSYC 4820 - Senior Seminar (3)
Either this course or Senior Project (PSYC 4500 ) is required of all senior psychology majors. In this course, students will integrate theory and research from a variety of areas in psychology. The seminar will increase students’ conceptual understanding of research and improve their skills in writing, public speaking, active listening, and critical thinking. Students will read extensively, complete a capstone paper and other writing assignments, give class presentations, and lead class discussions designed to critically evaluate topics in psychology. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 4110 and either PSYC 4115 or PSYC 4116 , Upper Division Admission, and at least 90 earned credit hours.
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Religious Studies |
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RELS 2010 - Introduction to Religious Studies (3)
Current issues in religious studies: ethics, theology, and history of religion. May be used toward satisfying the University humanities requirement.
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RELS 2011 - World Religions (3)
Introduction to selected themes in world religions. May be used toward satisfying the University humanities requirement.
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RELS 3100 - The Old Testament (3)
(Formerly RS 310). A study of the origins, literature, beliefs, and ethics of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, along with the ancient Near Eastern cultural environment of Israel, Africa, Asia, and southern Europe which had major impact on its development. Formerly RS 210.
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RELS 3110 - The New Testament (3)
(Formerly RS 311). An exploration of the history, literature, and ethics of the early Christian movement in its Greco-Roman environment, using Koine Greek-English translation of the biblical text as foundation.
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RELS 3300 - Religion in America (3)
(Formerly RS 330). The role of religious institutions and practices in American history.
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RELS 4100 - Contemporary Religious Thought (3)
(Formerly RS 410). Major themes, issues, and thinkers.
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RELS 4200 - African Roots in Christianity (3)
(Formerly RS 420). The literary, historical, cultural, philosophical, and biblical contributions from the African continent to Christianity.
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Sociology |
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SOCI 2010 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
Introduction to sociology as a scientific discipline. Subject matter includes sociological concepts, sociological processes, and social institutions, including family and education. Course satisfies University social science requirement. Required of all Social Work and Sociology majors.
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SOCI 2110 - Honors Introduction to Sociology (3)
Honors version of SOCI 2010 . Enrollment limited to students in the University Honors Program.
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SOCI 2300 - Social Problems (3)
(Formerly SOC 230). A course which teaches students to assess critically social issues and problems which negatively affect institutions, groups, and individuals. The thrust is to discuss and analyze these issues and problems using the major theories in sociology. (Formally SOC 330)
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SOCI 2400 - Courtship and Marriage (3)
(Formerly SOC 240). A critical approach to problems of courtship, marriage, and the family, with emphasis on mate selection, marital roles and adjustment, economic problems, women and the family, and parent-child relationships. (Formally SOC 340)
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SOCI 3101 - Sex, Gender, and Social Interaction (3)
(Formerly SOC 310). An examination of the difference between sex as a biophysical attribute of human beings and gender as a set of normatively-assigned attributes; sources and interpretations of the differences between sex and gender; and the relationships among sex, gender, and the way human beings participate in social roles. A writing-intensive course.
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SOCI 3200 - Anthropology (3)
(Formerly SOC 320). The nature of culture and society. Focus is on concepts and theories relating to social structure, social organization, ecology, changes, and the role of the individual.
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SOCI 3330 - Sociology of Law (3)
The sociological study of the phenomenon of law as a normative order examined by different schools of thought, whether distinguished with specialized personnel for the use of coercive power from customs and conventions or an authority influenced by social, religious, and cultural obligations in the light of theoretical perspectives, conceptualization of law functions, organizations, and processes of law making and the legal profession.
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SOCI 3350 - Sociology of Health (3)
(Formerly SOC 335). Examination of the social and psychological implications of illness from inception to termination. Materials are drawn from the relevant literature of the behavioral sciences that relate to health.
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SOCI 3450 - Cultural and Social Aspects of Health (3)
(Formerly SOC 345). A study of the effects of the social and cultural milieu on the level of health of the community, including the nature, accessibility, and availability of health care services. Prerequisite(s): HCA 202 and SOCI 2010 .
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SOCI 3500 - Social Psychology (3)
(Formerly SOC 350). Analysis of the social act. Topics include socialization, symboling systems, social status and social role, personality, and small-group analysis and research.
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SOCI 3550 - Social Movements (3)
(Formerly SOC 355). Development, organization, and function of social movements, especially ideology, leadership, and organization of political, religious, and other types of social movements.
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SOCI 3600 - The Family (3)
(Formerly SOC 360). Development and change in the family as a social institution, examined through the use of cross-cultural materials. Topics include the development of family expectations and roles, cultural conditioning and learning, emotional interaction, mate selection, and family unity. Attention is paid to changes currently affecting the American family. Required of all Sociology majors.
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SOCI 3700 - Minority Group Problems (3)
(Formerly SOC 370). Examination of the problems, relationships, and adjustments of racial, cultural, and ethnic minorities. Emphasis is on the nature of these phenomena as they occur in the American social setting.
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SOCI 3750 - Sociology of Sports (3)
(Formerly SOC 375). Examination of social mobility, environmental adjustments, and problems of male and female athletes. Attention is paid to such factors as race, cultural background of ethnic groups, and other factors involved in apparent group superiority in some sports.
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SOCI 3800 - Industrial Sociology (3)
(Formerly SOC 380). The human relations of modern business and industrial organization, the interdependence of technological and social factors, and implications for the individual as employee and citizen.
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SOCI 3850 - Political Sociology (3)
(Formerly SOC 385). Sociological analysis of the American political system. Attention is given to the concept of power, elitist-pluralist controversy, end-of-ideology debate, and related topics. Prerequisite(s): completion of University Writing Sequence (HIST 2010 , and HIST 2020 /HIST 2030 )
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SOCI 3950 - Racism: A Sociological Analysis (3)
(Formerly SOC 395). In-depth analysis of the historical development and perpetuation of racism in the society and examination of the influences of racism on the social institutions within the black community.
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SOCI 3990 - Comparative Law.
An examination of critical studies on the American and foreign constitutional, judicial, and executive legal systems with emphasis on the similarities and differences in the structures, processes, functions, and analytical evaluations.
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SOCI 4000 - Criminology (3)
(Formerly SOC 400). An examination of the problems of crime and criminals, the making of the criminal, the theories of crime and punishment, machinery employed in dealing with the criminal, penal and correctional institutions, and programs of correction. Case studies and visits to institutions serve as aids in enriching understanding. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4100 - Juvenile Delinquency (3)
(Formerly SOC 410). Examination of theories of juvenile delinquency, the problems, causes, punishment, and correction of the delinquent. The course considers the machinery employed in dealing with the delinquent. Visits to institutions are made available. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4150 - Sociology and the Future (3)
(Formerly SOC 415). Methodologies for studying the future and their application to trends in population, organization, environment, technology, and the media. Alternative visions of the future are developed and evaluated. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4200 - Population Problems (3)
(Formerly SOC 420). Growth and change in the composition and distribution of population in the world and in the United States. The course studies basic demographic concepts, theories of population growth and decline, and population policies. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4300 - Sociology of Child Development (3)
(Formerly SOC 430). A course designed to give the student an understanding of the child as a growing organism, and how behavior is acquired; an introduction of symbolic interactionism and its application to socialization and identity; and a distinct sociological approach to behavior in relation to the family, play groups, school situations, and the community. Designed to acquaint prospective teachers and majors in Sociology with the influences of social institutions upon the child’s total development. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4400 - Rural Sociology (3)
(Formerly SOC 440). A cross-cultural examination of rural life in the past and the present, focusing on change and its processes. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4450 - Sociology of Religion (3)
(Formerly SOC 445). Theories of nature, function, and structure of religion. Religion in America, including fundamentalism, the Black Church, and cults. How religion changes and is changed by secular society. In sum, the interrelationship of society, culture, and religion. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4510 - Introduction to Social Research (3)
(Formerly SOC 451). Study of the theory and methods of social research. Topics include the formulation of hypotheses; techniques of collecting data, such as interviews, questionnaires, and surveys; and the computer analysis and interpretation of research data. Required of all Sociology majors. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 2010 and SOCI 3000 and admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4600 - Urban Sociology (3)
(Formerly SOC 460). Growth of urbanism throughout the world, including internal structure of the city, metropolitan areas, urban fringe and suburban areas, and analysis of social institutions in urban and metropolitan areas. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4650 - Complex Organizations (3)
(Formerly SOC 465). Structure and function of formal organizations and the interrelationships of organizational variables, such as power, authority, influence, efficiency, hierarchy, and stability. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4700 - Social Stratification (3)
(Formerly SOC 470). A study of social, sexual, and racial inequalities and their causes and consequences. Topics include class and ethnic ranking, discrimination, power, status, and social mobility in American society. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4750 - Introduction to Medical Sociology (3)
(Formerly SOC 475). A survey of the major concerns of medical sociology and social psychiatry. Emphasis is placed on such topics as distribution of disease in society, the organization of the health professions, social change and health care, death and dying, stress and disease, and social factors affecting health services and their utilization. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4900 - Classical Sociological Theory (3)
(Formerly SOC 490). An introductory survey of the development of the field of sociology during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Major emphasis is placed on the intellectual traditions which gave rise to sociology as a separate discipline. Theorists include Comte, Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and others. Required of all Sociology majors. Prerequisite(s): completion of University Writing Sequence (HIST 2010 , and HIST 2020 /HIST 2030 ), 12 hours of sociology credits or permission of instructor, and admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4910 - Contemporary Sociological Theory (3)
(Formerly SOC 491). A survey and analysis of the development of sociological theory in the twentieth century, with emphases on theory construction and theory in American sociology. Required of all Sociology majors. Prerequisite(s): completion of University Writing Sequence (HIST 2010 , and HIST 2020 /HIST 2030 ), 12 hours of sociology credits or permission of instructor, and admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4920 - Black Thought: Social Theory I (3)
(Formerly SOC 492). Introductory theory course for students of all disciplines. Course deals with black thought and social theory from ancient to contemporary times. Provides knowledge of the contributions of black thinkers and theoreticians to sociological thought. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4930 - Black Thought: Social Theory II (3)
(Formerly SOC 493). A continuation on SOCI 4920 , an introductory theory course for students of all disciplines. Course deals with black thought and social theory from ancient to contemporary times. Provides knowledge of the contributions of black thinkers and theoreticians to sociological thought. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level.
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SOCI 4950 - Independent Studies and Reading (3)
(Formerly SOC 495, 495A, 495B, 495C, 495D). Courses designed to allow students to work independently or in groups on topics of special interest not covered in depth in course offerings. Work may be done in a tutorial relationship with an individual faculty member or in a seminar. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level and permission of instructor.
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SOCI 4955 - Independent Studies and Reading (3)
(Formerly SOC 495, 495A, 495B, 495C, 495D). Courses designed to allow students to work independently or in groups on topics of special interest not covered in depth in course offerings. Work may be done in a tutorial relationship with an individual faculty member or in a seminar. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level and permission of instructor.
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SOCI 4956 - Independent Studies and Reading (3)
(Formerly SOC 495, 495A, 495B, 495C, 495D). Courses designed to allow students to work independently or in groups on topics of special interest not covered in depth in course offerings. Work may be done in a tutorial relationship with an individual faculty member or in a seminar. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level and permission of instructor.
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SOCI 4957 - Independent Studies and Reading (3)
(Formerly SOC 495, 495A, 495B, 495C, 495D). Courses designed to allow students to work independently or in groups on topics of special interest not covered in depth in course offerings. Work may be done in a tutorial relationship with an individual faculty member or in a seminar. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper level and permission of instructor.
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SOCI 4958 - Internship (3)
Internship in a setting that is research oriented; the student will write a report based on the internship. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 4510 and Department permission.
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SOCI 4960 - Topics in Sociology (3)
One time, topical, or experimental course. Faculty may offer a course on an issue that becomes very topical because of current events, on a matter of their current research, or to develop a new course.
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SOCI 4990 - Senior Project (3)
(Formerly SOC 4520). Designed to orient the student toward the systematic application of sociological knowledge and experience to a specific problem. The project-writing must be in one of the three following areas:
- Option A– Supervised content analysis involving a critical, systematic examination and survey of literature dealing with one or more social problems. The outline of the problem to be examined must be approved before initiating the analysis. Prerequisites: SOCI 3000 and SOCI 4510 .
- Option B– Supervised internship program in which students conduct social research in conjunction with local community agencies. The purpose is to provide field experience in research related to urban organizations. Prerequisites: SOCI 3000 , SOCI 4510 , and SOCI 4600 .
- Option C– Supervised analytical project involving the critical examination of operations and functions of two or more community service agencies, private or public, for dealing with specific or multiple social problems within the framework of group dynamics; (2) survey of individuals’ or groups’ attitudes toward a social situation or problem. Research design must be developed and approved before project is initiated. Prerequisites: SOCI 3000 , SOCI 4510 , and admission to upper level. SOCI 4990 is required of all Sociology majors.
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Social Work |
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SOWK 2010 - Introduction to Social Work (2)
(Formerly SW 201). Introduction to the generalist perspective of social work practice and the profession of Social Work. This course will help students develop a more authentic understanding and appreciation of the profession. Students will be exposed to what social workers do and the importance of considering the environmental context that surrounds all decisions.
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SOWK 2100 - Social Work Interviewing Skills (3)
(Formerly SW 210). Introduction to Social Work generic interviewing skills, essential facilitative qualities, and professional integrity. Emphasis on working with culturally and psychologically diverse, and oppressed client systems. Prerequisite(s): SOWK 2010 .
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SOWK 3300 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (3)
(Formerly SW 330). A bio-psychosocial examination of human beings from conception through old age and death. The focus is on humans as systems and the person - environment fit. Prerequisite(s): SOWK 2010 , SOWK 2100 , PSYC 2010 . Corequisite(s): PSYC 3510 . Enrollment limited to Social Work majors only.
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SOWK 3350 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (3)
(Formerly SW 335). A description and analytical examination of families, groups, communities and organizations as they affect and are affected by the social environment. Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3300 . Enrollment limited to Social Work majors only.
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SOWK 3400 - Social Welfare Policy (3)
(Formerly SW 340). Examination of the historical development of the social welfare system and the establishment and evolution of social welfare policies, practices and programs from 1500 to the present. Prerequisite(s): SOWK 2010 ,HIST 2010 & HIST 2020 , PHIL 1030 . Enrollment limited to Social Work majors only. Offered fall semester only.
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SOWK 3450 - Social Welfare Policy Analysis (3)
(Formerly SW 345). A critical analysis of contemporary social policies and programs for social work practitioners. Emphasis is on developing and using a practical method for analyzing and interpreting current programs and policies directed at meeting human needs. Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3400 , ECON 2010 . Enrollment limited to Social Work majors only.
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SOWK 3500 - Social Work Practice I (3)
(Formerly SW 350). Provide a comprehensive study to the general problem-solving method used in generalist social work practice with client systems of various sizes including individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Prerequisite(s): SOWK 2010 , SOWK 2100 , SOWK 3300 , PSYC 3510 . Enrollment limited to Social Work majors only. Corequisite(s): SOWK 3350 , SOWK 3450 .
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SOWK 3601 - Ethnic and Minority Concerns in Social Work (2)
(Formerly SW 460). A course designed to emphasize the general method of social work practice with ethnic minorities. Focus is on the African-American community and the issues of multiculturalism. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper division.
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SOWK 4000 - Social Work Intervention in Health (2)
(Formerly SW 400). A course designed to acquaint the student with the symptoms, etiology, and physical and emotional aspects of acute and chronic diseases, illnesses, and disabilities, with the development of comprehensive medicine involving the whole person in his or her milieu. Emphasis is placed on acquiring knowledge regarding social aspects of illness, as well as use of community resources for the continuation of preventive methods. One hour per week is devoted to participatory observation at a health-related agency. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper division.
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SOWK 4100 - Field Education (8)
(Formerly SW 410). Field instruction to provide the student with the opportunity to apply and integrate academic content and to develop skills that meet the requirements for entry-level professional social work practice. Supervision in the field is provided by a qualified practitioner committed to undergraduate social work education. Students are required to spend a minimum of 400 clock hours in an educationally oriented field practicum. Seniors are admitted after the completion of a formal admission process, including recommendation by the student’s advisor. Prerequisite(s): completion of general education core, SOWK 2010 SOWK 2100 , SOWK 3300 , SOWK 3350 , SOWK 3400 , SOWK 3450 , SOWK 3500 , 4600, SOWK 4800 , SOCI 3000 . Corequisite(s): SOWK 4850 , SOWK 4200 .
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SOWK 4200 - Field Education Seminar (3)
(Formerly SW 420). A course to give students in field instruction an opportunity to discuss and share agency experiences and to relate social work theory to direct field practice. Discussion in the Seminar moves from the level of personal experiences to abstraction. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment limited to Social Work majors only. Corequisite(s): SOWK 4850 , SOWK 4100 .
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SOWK 4401 - Child Welfare 1: Introduction to Programs, Policies and Practice (3)
(Formerly SW 440). This course is the first in a series of two child welfare courses offered as part of the TN Child Welfare Certification Program. The course introduces students to knowledge of child maltreatment and the juvenile justice system. It provides an overview of the child welfare system describing the history, policies and programs, both state and federal, pertinent to child maltreatment and juvenile offenders to intervene with families in crisis. It is intended to provide a foundation in the knowledge and values necessary for professional child welfare practice and prepare students for the second course in the series, Child Welfare II: Skills for Solutions and Permanency for Children and Families. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper division.
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SOWK 4461 - Child Welfare II: Skills for Solutions and Permanency for Children and Families (3)
(Formerly 446) This course is the second in a series of two child welfare courses offered as part of the TN Child Welfare Certification Program. It is designed to assist students in acquiring the practice skills to become culturally competent child welfare workers. The course will analyze the practices of various human/social services agencies that provide preventive case management, out of home care, treatment, and rehabilitative services aimed at children and youth. The role of social services in the broad context of formal and informal systems that influence the life course of the child will be addressed. Students will be prepared to practice in the child welfare field by teaching them about the various contexts in which child welfare practice takes place and the skills and modalities that are used with children, youth, and families who are the focus of child welfare intervention. Particular emphasis will be placed on the services, and the juvenile justice system; and working with multicultural populations including consumers of different ages, races, cultures, socioeconomic status and sexual orientations. The course will also address critical frameworks for resolving ethical dilemmas, preparing students to resolve ethical issues confronted by social workers. Prerequisite(s): Child Welfare
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SOWK 4601 - Social Work Practice II (3)
(Formerly SW 360). Systematic use of the generalist perspective of social work practice and experiential use in working with groups, communities, and organizations from diverse populations, using the NASW Code of Ethics in social work methods of intervention. This course is a continuation of practice sequence initiated in SOWK 3500 . Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3500 Enrollment limited to Social Work majors only.
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SOWK 4700 - Gerontological Social Work (3)
(Formerly SW 470). A course designed to examine the aging process and its impact upon the individual, the family, and society. Emphasis is placed on the physical, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging. An interdisciplinary approach is used in dealing with these aspects to enhance and enrich the understanding of the life process. Prerequisite(s): admission to upper division.
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SOWK 4800 - Social Work Research I (3)
(Formerly SW 380). The rationale, principles, ethics, goals, methods, and techniques of the scientific research process in social work. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment limited to Social Work majors only.SOWK 3500 , MATH 1110 , and BIOL 1010, 1011 & BIOL 1020, 1021 .
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SOWK 4850 - Social Work Research II (2)
(Formerly SW 385). The development and implementation of a practice-related research design. Emphasis is on data collection, data analysis, and reporting of data collected in field placement. Prerequisite(s): SOWK 4800 . Enrollment limited to Social Work majors only. Corequisite(s): SOWK 4100 , SOWK 4200 .
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SOWK 4900 - Senior Seminar in Social Work (1)
(Formerly SW 490). A course designed to: (1) initiate areas of interest through discussion; (2) emphasize new trends and contributions to the field; and (3) familiarize students with the various examinations and other techniques for gaining employment and admission to graduate school. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment limited to Social Work majors only. Corequisite(s): SOWK 4100 , SOWK 4200 , SOWK 4850 .
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SOWK 4950 - SW Readings and Research (3)
(Formerly SW 495). Independent study and research under faculty guidance for students who desire to do special projects. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to Social Work majors only.
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Spanish |
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SPAN 1010 - Elementary Spanish I (3)
A beginning course in Spanish. The four skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing are taught with emphasis on oral proficiency in everyday situations. For students with no previous knowledge of the language. This course may be applied toward removing a high school deficiency in foreign languages, in which case it does not yield credit toward the undergraduate degree.
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SPAN 1020 - Elementary Spanish II (3)
Continuation of SPAN 1010 . The four skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing are taught with emphasis on oral proficiency in everyday situations. Prerequisite: two years of high school Spanish or equivalent placement examination score. This course may be applied toward removing a high school deficiency in foreign languages, in which case it does not yield credit toward the undergraduate degree.
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SPAN 1210 - Intensive Spanish Review (3)
(Formerly SPN 121). Intensive review of the language to continue the development of the four skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on oral proficiency in everyday situations.
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SPAN 2010 - Intermediate Spanish I (3)
Development of vocabulary, syntax, grammar, and oral and writing skills to incorporate these elements into a satisfactory intermediate level of performance in the language.
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SPAN 2020 - Intermediate Spanish II (3)
Further development of listening comprehension and speaking skills with emphasis on reading and writing. Course incorporates vocabulary, syntax, and grammar to bring the students to an intermediate level of performance in Spanish.
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SPAN 2025 - Intermediate Spanish II: Spanish for the Professions (3)
Development of Spanish intermediate level skills in speech patterns, grammar and vocabulary for appropriate communication in both oral and written form. Emphasis on topics and vocabulary for business, criminal justice, engineering and health professions. May be taken instead of SPAN 2020 , not in addition to SPAN 2020 .
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SPAN 3050 - Advanced Spanish Language (3)
Development of advanced level skills in Spanish. Different language modalities (listening, speaking, etc.) and grammar components (phonetics, syntax, discourse, etc.) will be practiced in real life contexts.
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SPAN 3100 - Advanced Spanish for the Professions: Business (3)
Contextual cultural and linguistic analysis of business practices in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will be working at a language advanced level as they interpret, examine, and discuss authentic business documents.
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SPAN 3101 - Advanced Spanish for the Professions: Engineering (3)
This course is designed to develop advanced level skills in Spanish for appropriate professional communication in both oral and written form. The course focus is on engineering vocabulary, basic engineering issues, and culture. Students will interpret, examine, and discuss authentic engineering documents, case studies, and situations in Spanish.
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SPAN 3102 - Advanced Spanish for the Professions: Healthcare (3)
This course is designed to develop advanced level skills in Spanish for appropriate professional communication in both oral and written form. The course focus is on healthcare topics, and culture. Students will interpret, examine, and discuss authentic healthcare documents, case studies, and situations.
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SPAN 3103 - Advanced Spanish for the Professions: Law Enforcement (3)
This course is designed to develop advanced level skills in Spanish for appropriate professional communication in both oral and written form. The course focus is on law enforcement topics and culture. Students will interpret, examine, and discuss authentic law enforcement documents, case studies, and situations.
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SPAN 3200 - Spanish Cultural Studies (3)
This course is an overview of the most representative events in contemporary Spanish culture and society. Students develop interpretive, presentational and interpersonal skills as they engage in textual analysis and discussion of a variety of Spanish cultural products, including films, interviews, and newspaper articles.
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SPAN 3210 - Latin American Cultural Studies (3)
This course is an overview of the most representative events in contemporary Latin American culture and society. Students develop interpretive, presentational and interpersonal skills as they engage in textual analysis and discussion of a variety of authentic cultural productions including films, interviews, and newspaper articles.
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SPAN 3300 - Special Topics on Spanish and LA Studies (3)
In depth study of special interest topics in Spanish and Latin American culture and civilization (e.g. Spanish film, African influence in Latin American culture, art, literature, religion). May be taken more than once.
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SPAN 3400 - Introduction to Spanish Translation and Interpretation (3)
A practical bilingual Spanish-English course that focuses on the nature, principles and methods of translation and interpretation.
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SPAN 3410 - Advanced Spanish translation and interpretation (3)
English-Spanish and Spanish-English advanced level translation of literary, commercial, and technical content. Students develop advanced level language and cultural skills as they apply the translation principles and methods acquired in SPAN 3400 . Opportunities for translation of general and specialized texts, as well as for editing, professional management, quality control, and cultural analysis are provided.
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SPAN 4900 - On-Site(s) Hispanic Culture (3-7)
(Formerly SPN 490). Cultural and linguistic enrichment through travel and study in a Spanish-speaking country.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders Concentration |
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SPTH 2500 - Speech and Hearing Sciences (3)
An introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms. The course also includes study of the physiologic acoustics of the auditory periphery, neurophysiology of the speech and hearing systems, and an introduction to research tools in speech and hearing sciences.
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SPTH 2600 - Phonetics (3)
An introductory course in phonetics, the science of speech sounds, which includes acoustics, articulatory and perceptual analysis of speech sounds and transcription of American speech into International Phonetics Alphabet (IPA). This course requires a concurrent laboratory experience: co-requisite - SPTH 2601 . (To include elements of SPTH 4800).
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SPTH 2601 - Phonetics Laboratory (1)
(Formerly SPTH 2700). A remedial, self paced course for the individual who needs to improve his or her skills in phonetic transcription. This course is a co-requisite to SPTH 2600 .
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SPTH 2800 - Introduction to Human Communication (3)
(Formerly SPTH 310; SPTH 3100). An introduction to the professions of speech pathology and audiology and the nature, types, and characteristics of speech, hearing, language and literacy problems. An overview of various methods used in identifying and managing communication disorders or language differences including approaches for individuals whose native language is not English is provided.
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SPTH 3300 - Clinical Methods in Articulation Disorders (3)
(Formerly SPTH 330) This course is designed for student comprehension of the physical production of speech, normal developmental learning patterns of speech, various models of speech processes and theoretical bases for therapeutic procedures. Principles of diagnosis and remediation of articulation problems are emphasized.
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SPTH 3500 - Language and Speech Development of Children (3)
(Formerly SPTH 350). This course is designed to familiarize the undergraduate student with the normal development of language and speech. Students must understand the nature and purposes of communication, the element of the language and speech, the neurophysiological bases for language development, and the psychosocial aspects of the development of speech and language.
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SPTH 3514 - Observation of Clinical Practicum (1)
(Formerly SPTH 351) Students will be required to complete 25 hours of clinical observation (assessment or therapy) in Speech Pathology and Audiology, as required by ASHA. Completion of these hours will be a prerequisite to any further practica experiences.
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