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3.00 Credits
Development, forms, functions, powers and problems of urban government in the United States. Emphasis on metropolitan areas, such as Chicago, and intergovernmental relations; examination of local politics and pressure group activity, administrative organization and fscal responsibilities. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Social Science 102 or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Principles of comparative study of political systems; political culture, governmental structures and institutions, political parties, groups and ideology; understanding of political systems other than American. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Social Science 102, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Study of international relations, analysis of international behavior; role of nation-state and international organizations; factors underlying the development, character and, application of foreign policy; war and peace; major social and political forces at work in the contemporary world system. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Social Science 102, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Study of state and local political jurisdictions and systems, including their powers, organization, functions, development and contemporary problems. Tis course will examine the American federal system with special focus directed to the governmental structures and public policies of Illinois. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Political Science 201 or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Nature of white racism: political, economic, social, psychological efects on blacks and whites. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Legal foundations of unionism, statutes such as the conspiracy acts. Federal Anti-Injunction Act; study of National Labor Relations Act and landmark court decisions. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Political Science 201, or Social Science 102, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of voting trends; discussion with community spokesmen and politicians; class participation in community politics such as registration and political education; how Chicago is governed; role of Republican and Democratic parties and independents. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Tis course is the frst in the series for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certifcate. Courses in the series focus on a rehabilitative approach to servicing individuals with severe mental illness. Tis approach is based on the premise that consumers set the goals for the rehabilitation team. Te survey course has four major themes: Understanding psychiatric disability and current approaches to treatment; the mental health system and surrounding issues; psychiatric rehabilitation through vocational and skills training; family and community support systems. Te orientation of the course is more practical than theoretical and there is considerable opportunity to observe and practice relevant skill. Consumers serve as guest speakers to highlight issues of empowerment and to increase understanding of consumer experiences with the mental health. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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6.00 Credits
Tis course is the second in the series for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certifcate. Te orientation of the course is more practical than theoretical, and there is considerable opportunity to observe and practice relevant skills. Students learn basic techniques for conducting interviews for use in assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interactions with consumers. Students learn to conduct skills training groups and apply behavioral techniques for implementing programs that promote desired skills. Techniques for intervening in crisis situations and preventing and managing aggression are presented. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Course may be repeated up to three times and may count for a maximum of six credit hours. Consent of Department Chairperson required for repeatability. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Psychiatric Rehabilitation 101. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Tis course examines three-dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional and environmental. Students will learn the fundamental of physical wellness, including diet, nutrition, exercise, sanitation, disease prevention and control, and special health considerations for persons with serve mental illness. Te emotional dimension of wellness includes social support, physical and sensory accommodations and geriatric and developmental disabilities. Students will learn the essentials of environmental safety, including use of safety equipment and proper mechanics. Students will develop and practice skill for determining vital signs and documenting their observations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Psychiatric Rehabilitation 101 and Psychiatric Rehabilitation 102. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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