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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This is an independent course of study in the Doctor of Social Work program. The area of study may be used to expand upon specialized knowledge or in support of completion of the doctoral research and dissertation. The student and faculty member will write a joint course proposal with a complete description of the course or research to be conducted, a plan of study with topics covered, assessment mechanisms, and concrete deliverables or learning outcomes with a clear connection to the program's focus on leadership and education as well as its competencies and outcomes.
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3.00 Credits
University Studies: The First-Year Seminar introduces students to the critical strategies, resources, and responsibilities of a university education. The course employs substantive reading, writing, and critical thinking assignments from across the curriculum, in addition to research and fieldwork, to increase the student's ability to effectively function in the University community. The common course requirements for each UST section are the same, though the specific focus of each individual seminar may differ.
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3.00 Credits
This course guides students in developing a written portfolio which demonstrates documented college-level learning through experience in various fields. During the seminar, students will analyze experiences, skills, and knowledge they have gained and present this learning clearly and concisely through writing and the organization of appropriate documentation. Students will learn to assess and communicate clearly, as well as to plan the course of their learning, confirm or choose their majors, and develop goals for their professional futures. Skills for enhancing communication and critical thinking and utilizing professional resources will be emphasized, along with development of a resume and professional portfolio. The purpose of the completed portfolio is to connect prior learning to the learning objectives of courses in academic programs in order to earn credit for college-level learning completed outside the classroom.
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1.00 Credits
The Department of Advisement First-Year Seminar introduces first-semester first-year students assigned to a program in the Department of Advisement to the critical strategies, resources, and responsibilities of a university student. The seminar will build the students' foundation knowledge and understanding of what it means to be a college student, utilize resources and develop skills for success, and make wise, informed decisions in planning for a future career. Toward this end, the students enrolled in this course will participate in a number of relevant experiences that facilitate and strengthen their personal appreciation and intellectual understanding of their role as a student at the University and the support available to them to ensure their success. This course will meet twice a week for 8 weeks for 50 minutes per session. This will give the students all of the information they need up front so they will be fully prepared by the second half of the semester. Students will continue to have contact with the instructors as their advisees. Students will receive a letter grade for this course. Please note that the proposed UST 015 is not to be used as a repeat of UST 001, and it may not be taken if a student has already taken another first-year seminar (e.g. BUS 001, EDU 015, VPA ***)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the fundamental issues of gender and considers how gender constructions affect attitudes about bodies, sexuality and power with a focus on women's histories and waves of feminism.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the complex involvement of women in the many religions of the world. Students will investigate textual and/or oral religious traditions regarding women and their places in the cosmos. Students will also explore texts written by women or practices devoted to or performed by women. The course will emphasize cultural and spiritual diversity in women's lives, as well as issues of religious empowerment, piety, leadership, scriptural interpretation, and theoretical questions involving gender, spirituality, the body, and social, ethnic, and racial differences.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of interpersonal communication. It is designed to create an increased awareness and application of the concepts, skills, and strategies that are important to enable students to become interpersonally competent communicators in their personal and professional relationships.
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3.00 Credits
From the edge of the cosmos to the cores of planets, the scientific discoveries of women shape our understanding of space. Using the perspective of influential women in astronomy, the course explores major astronomical and planetary science discoveries, such as the expansion of the universe, life cycles of stars, formation of the solar system, and the structure of the Earth as well as their role in space exploration and science missions. This course does not satisfy major, concomitant, or specialization requirements for Secondary Education and/or Liberal Arts Science majors or count toward major GPA for Physics majors.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines powerful female figures, including goddesses, queens, and warriors, in mythical and literary texts and interprets their symbolic and cultural significance through the lenses of archetypal, mythological, and feminist literary criticism.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the contributions of women as composers, performers and conductors of music from the Middle Ages through the twentieth century. Focus will remain mainly on the roles of women in the sphere of classical music, although some jazz and popular music will be included. Class is limited to 25 students. (This course is also offered under the WGS 209 designation.)
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