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3.00 Credits
A seminar that promotes discussion of texts in historical, political, and cultural contexts; develops an understanding of the basic tools of research in Hispanic studies; enhances advanced language skills in the areas of speaking, reading, writing, listening, and cultural awareness. Requires a minimum of 12 credits in Spanish at the level of SPAN 105 or above or permission of the Department Chair.
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3.00 Credits
Study of selected topics in the language, literature, or culture of Spain and/or Spanish America. Topic is announced at preregistration. Offered as required.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to explore learning environments and social interactions concerning adolescent students with special needs with high and low incidence disabilities.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of Social Work that considers the religious, philosophical, and historical foundations of the social welfare institution in American society. There is a special focus on the role of government in social work as well as the development of the profession. The course is designed to develop in students a commitment to social responsibility, as well as an enhanced awareness of the personal and professional values critical to a career in the field. An important part of this course involves service learning through volunteer work at a social work agency. Cross-listed as SOC 255.
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3.00 Credits
This curriculum will identify and explore primary and secondary trauma in the helping professions. Students who take this course will be able to identify common terms associated with workplace burnout and traumatic stress and to recognize this stress as an occupational hazard. Through the exploration of personal strengths, healthy cognitive thinking styles, support systems, and mindfulness techniques, strategies to enhance resilience will be explored. This course will also explore how organizations can build a trauma informed culture to minimize the effects of professional trauma and the re-traumatization of employees. Trauma informed coaching principles will be reviewed, as will the role of organizational culture in mitigating or enhancing traumatic stress; staff, supervisor, and administrator responsibilities in managing traumatic stress will be identified and explored. Prerequisites: SOC 101, PSYC 101, or consent of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of social welfare programs in various fields of practice, such as child welfare, mental health, juvenile corrections, income maintenance, and others. The political and economic factors that influence social policy and the provision of social services are studied, as are specific social problems and the services intended to address them. The course emphasizes the legitimate role and responsibility of government in providing efficient and humane ways of meeting human needs. An important part of this course involves service learning through volunteer work at a social work agency. Prerequisites: SOC 101, PSYC 101, or consent of the instructor. Cross-listed as SOC 355.
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3.00 Credits
This interdisciplinary team-taught course will examine the issues surrounding juveniles and the juvenile justice system. It will encompass an overview of the juvenile diversion programs specifically addressing psychological and sociological developmental issues and how diversion techniques, including mentoring, may influence positive outcomes. Prerequisites: CJ 110, SOC 101, or PSYC 101, with one semester of mentoring experience with the mentoring program or consent of the instructors.
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3.00 Credits
This course views crime from the victim's perspective. Various types of victimization are discussed along with an analysis of the putative victim. The legal rights of the victim and the victim's relationship with the criminal justice system are explored through first person accounts and current legislation. The student leaves this course with an in-depth understanding of what it means to be a true victim, as well as the criminal justice system's responsibility to that victim. Prerequisites: SOC 101, CJ 110, or consent of the instructor. Cross-listed as CJ 435.
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3.00 - 15.00 Credits
A professional practice experience that enables the student to integrate and apply knowledge, values, ethics, and skills gained through the Social Work curriculum. The student provides direct social work services in a community social agency under supervision of a professional social worker. Prerequisites: must have (1) completed 60 college credits, (2) a minimum overall 2.25 G.P.A., (3) obtained the written approval of the academic advisor, (4) incurred no serious student conduct violations, and (5) successfully completed a pre-screening meeting with the Office of Career Planning.
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3.00 Credits
Working professionally in the theatre or moving towards an advanced degree is, undoubtedly, the aim of most young theatre artists. In this course, various techniques of working actors and technicians will be discussed and analyzed. Particular attention will be paid to the "getting a foot in the door" process; for example, headshots and auditioning for performers, building a portfolio (physical and online) for technicians nand designers, theatre management, marketing, etc. Students will hear from theatre professionals in various ?elds. This course will give undergraduate theatre artists the tools needed to make the next step in their careers.
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