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Study of important writers and literary works of Latin America from colonial times to the present Lecture and discussion in Spanish Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish (SPN 111, 112, 221, 222, or equivalents).
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Study of some important writers and literary works of Spain from the Middle Ages to the present Lecture and discussion in Spanish Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish (SPN 111, 112, 221, 222, or equivalents).
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3.00 Credits
A study of a selected topic of special interest that may include, but is not limited to, the History of the Language, an Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics, Spanish Pronunciation and Phonetics, Translation, Spanish for the Professions, and Conversation SPN 390 may be repeated for credit provided the topic of study differs from previous SPN 390 courses taken for credit Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish (SPN 111, 112, 221, 222 or equivalents.)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the social work profession, its philosophy, and value commitments to social welfare Course will examine social work from its origins to current trends and influences An overview of social work education is also discussed giving particular attention to social work values and ethics, generalist practice theory, diversity and populations-at-risk, social work roles, and an exploration of various practice settings. Course also includes a service learning component to orient students to the profession. Required of social work majors and recommended to be taken during first year Prerequisites or corequisites: PSY 110 and SOC 119.
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3.00 Credits
A survey and analysis of the social, cultural, economic, and political forces which have influenced the development of social welfare policies in the United States The impact of these policies on various populations-at-risk is examined with special attention given to the impact of specific social welfare policies on the Appalachian region and its people Course includes an examination of the role of the social work profession in the development of social welfare policy Course also includes a discussion of contemporary social welfare policy and its impact on generalist social work practice Required of social work majors and open to others Prerequisites or corequisites: 3 hours in PSY and 3 hours in SOC; recommended that SOC 221 to be taken prior or concurrently.
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3.00 Credits
A description and examination of the role of social work practice in the healthcare delivery system, including the areas of hospital based medical case management, hospice care, and home healthcare within a bio-psycho-social framework Course emphasis social work roles and intervention Prerequisite: BIO 100/101 or beyond.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents and discusses the interrelatedness of the biological, psychological, social, cultural, economic, and environmental factors, which influence human development and behavior, and presents theories from various disciplines to assist in describing, explaining, and predicting human development and behavior Special attention is given to diversity, specifically ethnicity, race, gender, social class, and sexual orientation and its relation to human development and behavior Required of all social work majors and open to others Prerequisites: 3 hours in PSY and 3 hours in SOC; recommended that ENG 112 or ENG 115 be completed prior to enrollment in course.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an examination of the values and ethics inherent in the profession of social work Basic philosophical underpinnings of various ethical approaches are examined Course emphasizes the development of ethical decision-making through a variety of learning experiences such as lecture, group discussion, and case study analysis. Required of all social work majors and open to others Prerequisites: 3 hours in PSY, 3 hours in SOC, and ENG 112 or ENG 115.
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3.00 Credits
This is the first course in the social work practice sequence and presents the generalist practice model with emphasis on work with individuals and families Course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the skills and practice of social work, including interviewing, assessment, case management, and crisis intervention Course includes a focus on the strength-based, planned-change or problem solving process and gives special attention to social work's obligation to populations-at-risk and the importance of cultural competence Prerequisite: SW 315 and Admission to the Social Work Program.
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3.00 Credits
The biological, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of aging are examined Special attention will be given to topics such as ageism and physical and mental health issues among the elderly as they relate to social work practice Prerequisites: SW 315 and BIO 100/101 or beyond.
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