2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Suggested prerequisites are recommended to enhance the probability of success in specific courses.
Courses of Instruction
The lettered prefix before each course number represents an abbreviation of the course’s discipline.
The first digit of the course number represents the level of the course. The following course numbering system is used:
100 – 199 Freshman
200 – 299 Sophomore
300 – 399 Junior
400 – 499 Senior
500 - 700 Graduate
Freshman and sophomore students should not enroll in courses more than one level above their academic classification without consulting their advisor (e.g., Freshmen may not enroll in 300 level courses without permission; sophomores may not enroll in 400 level courses without permission).
Each course description is followed by a 3-number sequence providing the following information: first digit, number of lecture hours per week; second digit, number of laboratory hours per week; third digit, number of credit hours granted for the course. For example, a class described as 3:1:4 would have three lecture hours, one lab hour, and four hours of total credit.
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LE Citizenship , LE Ethics , LE Humanities , LE Natural Science , LE Social Science
Professional Writing , Science with lab , Writing Intensive
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SW 430 - Generalist Field Education II
This is the second sequential course designed to provide students with a more in depth learning opportunity in operationalizing generalist practice behaviors that reflect the essence of the Nine Competencies of Generalist Social Work Practice as set forth by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE, 2015 EPAS). Students continue to collaborate with their Faculty Liaison, Field Practicum and Practice Class Instructors to develop and implement real-life practice opportunities. Generalist practice behaviors are documented on the Field Learning Education Plan (FLEP). The core assessment in SW 430 is a summative paper that reflects successful application of core Generalist Social Work concepts and practice behaviors in the Field Practicum experience. Students must complete a minimum of 225 hours in the designated field practicum placement.
Prerequisite(s): SW 409 , SW 420
Corequisite(s): SW 410
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SW 431 - Field Instruction Seminar II
Integrates agency-based learning in the second Field Instruction placement with classroom- based learning.
Prerequisite(s): SW 420 , Social Work Major.
Corequisite(s): SW 410 and SW 430 .
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
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SW 450 - Integrative Seminar for SW Minor
This course is the final capstone for the Social Work Minor. All required courses (or their equivalents) for the minor must be completed with a grade of C or better prior to being enrolled in SW 450. This course is designed to reinforce core concepts (NASW Code of Ethics, Six Core Values & Seven Core Helping Functions of Social Work, Nine Competencies of Generalist Social Work practice (CSWE, 2015) and the Strength’s Perspective) critical to competent professional generalist social work practice and provide students the opportunity to apply these conceptual frameworks through active engagement in an extended service learning project (ESLP). Students are required to complete 40 hours of service learning in a local community social service agency, during the term of this course. Students will develop their own research question, in consultation with the instructor that has relevance for contemporary social work practice, policy or research. Students will then develop, implement and evaluate a creative and innovative project designed to enhance the social welfare of individuals, groups or organizations.
Prerequisite(s): SW 205 , SO 302 , PS 309 , SW 325 , SW 330 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SW 490 - Special Topics in Social Work
Specialized study of a particular subject in social work, not otherwise available in the department.
Repeatable for Credit This course may be repeated for credit when topics are changed.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: SW 491
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SW 492 - Ethical Practice & Professional Behavior in Social Work
This course is a required seminar intended to engage the thoughtful imagination of individuals preparing to enter the social work profession, and prepare individuals for competent and compassionate ethical practice as generalist social work professionals. In this course we will examine historical as well as emerging issues, the process of becoming a social work professional, the tensions inherent in the goals of social work, and the ways these interrelate to produce conflicts of values and ethics in both our professional and personal realms. The course focuses on acquiring and practicing the skills of ethical decision-making, including values clarification, application of ethical theory, utilization of codes of ethics, and models of ethical analysis and reflective practice. Generalist aspects of social work are addressed, with the goal of building competencies for meeting the contemporary challenges of practice in multicultural and urban as well as rural practice environments. Issues of social justice and human rights, self-care, practitioner impairment, licensure, malpractice, whistle-blowing, and other professional challenges are explored. The structure and content in this course reflects Ethics Course guidelines established by the Association of Social Work Boards. (ASWB)
Prerequisite(s): Full or provisional admission to the BSW Program and senior standing.
Fulfills: LE Ethics
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SW 493 - Multidimensional Assessment in Generalist Practice
This course engages student in the process of assessment and examines the various types of assessments that are developed in Generalist Social Work practice. These assessments are designed to inform and direct interventions with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to enhance their understanding of the assessment process, as well as to enhance their ability to develop assessment skills; both in writing and in sharing verbally through supervision and with interdisciplinary teams.
Repeatable for Credit This course may be repeated for credit when topics are changed.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: SW 491
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SW 500 - Social Work and Social Welfare
This course provides students with an awareness of the rich traditions and history of the social work profession. It examines social work roles in many fields of practice. Students learn the Social Work Code of Ethics and the six core values that guide and direct social work interventions. The course provides the foundation for all other graduate social work courses through its emphasis on learning and applying the nine core competencies of social work practice. SW 500 integrates with Field Education where students observe and participate in the application of social work interventions. This course assesses Social Work EPAS Competencies 1, 2, 5, 6.
Credits: 3
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SW 510 - Policy Analysis and Policy Practice
This course introduces students to the major social welfare policies and programs of the United States today,and it examines the historical circumstances which gave rise to those social welfare programs and the socialwork profession. Existing policies are critically examined, and attention is given to strengths-based methods bywhich social policies might be influenced to better meet human needs and promote social justice. The NineCore Competencies as set forth in the 2015 CSWE accreditation standards are infused throughout this course.Emphasis is placed upon engagement in policy practice and advocacy with the end goal of participating inpositive social change. Students will demonstrate the ability to engage in policy analysis and practice andidentify the actions needed for change, and identify emerging social trends in order to provide relevant socialwelfare services. This course assesses Social Work EPAS Competency 5.
Credits: 3
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SW 520 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
This course examines multiple theoretical foundations to provide a deeper understanding of the nature ofhuman behavior in the social environment. SW 520 examines the dynamic interaction of the individual andher/his social environments across the life span. SW 520 examines the biological, social, psychological,spiritual, cultural forces that impact human behavior from infancy through young adulthood. This course assesses Social Work EPAS Competencies 1,4,6,7,9.
Credits: 3
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SW 530 - Generalist Practice I
This course is the first generalist practice course in the two course practice sequence. The focus is on thevalues, knowledge and skills required for effective generalist social work practice across a wide range ofsettings with individuals, families and groups. Emphasis will be placed onunderstanding and being able toimplement all 9 EPAS Competencies as set forth by the Council on Social Work Education (2015).Additionally, this course will address core functions of Strengths-Based, Person Centered practice that are notincluded as CSWE competencies including Collaborative Planning, Implementation through advocacy andlinkage, Monitoring, Supportive Counseling, and Graduated Disengagement. This course is taken concurrentlywith SW 540 Generalist Field Education I, and is designed to integrate classroom learning with concreteexpression of generalist practice in actual helping situations. This course assesses Social Work EPASCompetencies 1-9.
Credits: 3
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SW 540 - Generalist Field Education I
Field Practicum experience where concepts learned in the classroom are applied in social work settings inthe community. Students, in consultation with the Director of Field Education, are placed in an agency where theyreceive mentoring and instruction from an experienced MSW practitioner. Students work closely with their classroominstructor, the faculty liaison, and the field instructor to develop their Field Learning Education Plan (FLEP). In thiscourse, students become aware of the importance of the agency mission and purpose, organizational culture, policiesand procedures, sources of funding, etc. they also begin working with individuals, families and groups under thesupervision of the practicum instructor and/or other professionals at the agency. The foundation year practicumfocuses on the development of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive and affective processes in generalist practice.This class assesses the Social Work EPAS competencies 1-9.
Credits: 3
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SW 550 - Social Work Research
This course prepares students to engage in the rigorous and systematic examination and evaluation of the social workplanned change process. Students learn the nature and purpose of research. They study research design andmethodology. Students learn the importance of formulating research questions that are guided by the mission, purpose,values and goals of the profession. Students will examine the relevance of Applied Research and collaborative,Participatory Action Research (PAR). Students learn how to become critical consumers of published research and theybecome aware of the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of their own interventions and contributing to thegrowing body of social work knowledge. This class assesses the Social Work EPAS competency 4.
Credits: 3
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SW 560 - Human Diversity and Social Justice
his course provides a foundation of knowledge for more effective social work practice with a diversity ofindividuals and groups. It explores the background, worldview and special needs of groups which vary in suchrespects as race and ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and age. The nine competencies asset forth in the 2015 CSWE accreditation standards are infused throughout this course.Emphasis is placed upon engaging diversity and difference in practice and advocacy in advancing human rightsand social and economic justice. Students will demonstrate the ability to: identify how diversity shapes thehuman experience and is critical to the formation of identity; recognize, define and decrease systemicoppression; utilize self-reflection to effectively engage in culturally competent practice to influence domesticand global social justice change. This course assesses Social Work EPAS Competencies 1,2,5,6.
Credits: 3
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SW 570 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
This course expands and builds upon the theoretical framework explored in SW 520. Theories of humanbehavior as they relate to mid-life and aging are addressed. Students are introduced to the impact of lifeexperiences such as trauma, military service, loss, experiencing divorce, and issues relating to retirement andchronic illness. Students are challenged to think more critically about how attention to multiple theories andexperiences influences their ability to engage, assess, intervene and evaluate their work with individuals,families, organizations and communities. This course assesses Social Work EPAS Competencies 1,4,7,9.
Credits: 3
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SW 580 - Generalist Social Work Practice II
This course introduces students to knowledge and skills for social work practice with organizations and communities.The course includes an introduction to organizational management, acquiring grants for program funding, strategies fororganizational change, and the experience of working in an agency setting under supervision. Community practice alsoincludes an introduction of community change strategies and methods of advocacy. Students are expected to integrateknowledge of research, policy, practice and theory in the development, implementation, evaluation, and disseminationof their Organizational Transformation Project (OTP). All nine CSWE competencies are to be reflected and addressed inthis project. Additionally, this course will address core functions of strengths-based, person centered practice that arenot included as CSWE competencies including collaborative planning, implementation through advocacy and linkage,monitoring, supportive counseling, and graduated disengagement. This course is taken concurrently with SW 590Generalist Field Education II, and is designed to integrate classroom learning with concrete expression of generalistpractice in actual helping situations. This course assesses Social Work EPAS Competencies 1-9.
Credits: 3
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SW 590 - Generalist Field Education II
This course continues with the experiential learning in the first field education course, SW 540 . In SW 540 , students are expected to demonstrate more self-directed learning and autonomy as they have become assimilated intothe agency. Students in SW590 continue to document their experience in reflecting the behaviors thatdemonstrate knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes related to each of the nine socialwork competencies. In addition, students are expected to complete their OTP intervention at the agency and topresent the results of their project at an agency in-service. This course assesses Social Work EPASCompetencies 1-9.
Credits: 3
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SW 600 - Bridging Practice, Theory, Policy and Research
SW600 is designed to reinforce, augment and supplement learning achieved on the baccalaureate level of socialwork education. The course will integrate knowledge, values and skills across four essential content areas; 1)Policy Practice, 2) Theories of Human Behavior, 3) Research Informed Practice & Practice Informed Research,and 4) Multi-Level Generalist Social Work Practice. Infused throughout the readings,discussions andassignments in this course are the nine competencies of social work practice as set forth by the Council onSocial Work Education (CSWE, 2015). Students are expected to demonstrate growth in identifying as aprofessional social worker. They are expected to identify conflicts and ethical dilemmas and to apply asystematic framework to respond effectively in such situations. Students will be expected to articulate thephilosophical and professional values related to the Strengths Perspective and Recovery Oriented practice.Finally, this course will challenge students to continue to identify issues related to structural oppression,exclusion, discrimination, and income inequality. This course assesses Social Work EPAS competencies 1-9.
Credits: 3
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SW 610 - Advanced Practice I
In SW610, students learn a wide range of therapeutic interventions designed to promote goal attainment and thewell-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Students learn that effective advanced social workpractice is guided & informed by theoretical frameworks, treatment models, practice behaviors, agency mission,policies, and requirements of funding sources. Although the course sequence begins with theories, frameworks,and models that can be used on a personal or family level of social work practice, as the course progresses,approaches will be applied to all three levels, personal (micro), agency (mezzo), and community (macro). Thiscourse equips students with a wide range of knowledge and skills related to engagement, assessment,intervention, and evaluation, to expand on practice skills learned at the generalist level. Students are expectedto develop autonomous practice, to utilize critical thinking & reflection, and to function as an effective teammember, as they expand awareness of conscious use of self in the social work helping partnerships. This coursewill include active discussions of values, ethics & practice behaviors, and students are expected to move beyondidentifying ethical dilemmas, to planning and implementing strategies which effectively resolve thesedilemmas. This course assesses Social Work EPAS competencies 1-9.
Credits: 3
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SW 615 - Social Work in Behavioral Health
As defined by SAMHSA (2011), behavioral health is a “state of mental/emotional being and/or choices andactions that affect wellness.” However, more specifically related to this course, behavioral health is a termwhich addresses issues in mental health, substance use, and addictions. The concept of behavioral healthencompasses a continuum of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services. As the largestgroup of providers of mental health services, social workers comprise 60% or more of the mental healthworkforce (National Association of Social Workers, 2000). Social Work in Behavioral Health will provide thehistorical and political context of behavioral health and mental health care. The impact of substance use,gambling and eating disorders on individuals, families and communities will be explored. Lifespan issues thatinform work with older adults and families and hospice policies and practices will be introduced. Students willidentify the local, state, national and global policies that impact service participants and practice advocating forpolicy changes to promote improvements of the well-being of individuals, families, organizations andcommunities. The multidisciplinary nature of behavioral health practices will emphasize the need for socialworkers to develop collegial skills and practice effective ethical teamwork with psychiatrists, substance useprofessionals, nurses and physicians to name a few. The medical model, especially as it relates to diagnosingmental disorders and substance use, will be juxtaposed with the strengthsperspective as students develop their conceptual framework for professional social work practice. This courseassesses Social Work EPAS competencies 3, 5, 7, 8.
Credits: 3
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SW 620 - Gerontological Social Work
Aging service participants provide a unique practice focus for social workers. Gerontological social workexamines the growing role for autonomous social work practice in working with elderly individuals and theirfamilies. This course provides examination of the literature with focus on theory and research, personal andfamily transitions, experiences in mid-to-late life and their impact on adults and their family relationships.Students review current policies relating to assisting elders to “age-in-place” and maintain quality of life andsocial well-being in the least restrictive environment possible. The learning in this course will be closely alignedwith the practice experiences in the field setting. Students gain a fuller understanding for programs and policiessuch as the Older American’s Act, Medicare, Medicaid and various other issues relating to Elder Law. Thiscourse assesses Social Work EPAS competencies 1,3,5,8.
Credits: 3
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SW 621 - Military Social Work
This course provides a historical framework of the social work collaborative practice with military members and their support networks.Delineation regarding the unique challenges for members of the military, their families, veterans of both war and peace time, andpersons who have suffered wounds or other extremes during military service, such as imprisonment during a war or conflict, militarysanctions, or abuse, will be delivered. Policies that impact working with military members will be another focus of study, including theimplementation and repeal of “Don’t ask, don’t tell, don’t pursue,” multiple deployments, theGI Billbenefits, and limitations of adequateVA services compared to the immense needs of wounded veterans. Students will demonstrate understanding of the impact of relatedpolicies on individual service participants and families. In this class students will learn the importance of understanding militaryculture/s, treating military service participants with respect, attention to the importance of confidentiality, and strict adherence to thepractice protocols that ensure confidentiality. This course assesses all Social Work EPAS Competencies (1-9).
Credits: 3
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SW 622 - Social Work with Children and Families
The major focus of this class is on social work in the settings of child welfare, education, and children’sbehavioral health and social wellbeing. Because children primarily reside in family settings, an emphasis willalso be placed on families, family dynamics, and family interventions. Students can expect content focusing onschool social work; special education; adoption and foster care; the history of societal responses to child abuseand neglect; recent federal legislation surrounding children’s issues; recent research about child-focusedprograms and practices; the history of deinstitutionalization of children’s services; common children’s mentalhealth diagnoses; commonly prescribed medications and the controversy of overmedication in children, recentfederal legislation regarding the system of care; innovative and research based community based programs;current interventions and treatment modalities used with children and families (e.g. play therapy, CBT, narrativetherapies, art therapy, experiential therapy, family-directed structural therapy, and solution-focused therapies);parenting strategies; issues surrounding divorce; and the implications of all of these issues for culturallycompetent direct practice. This course emphasizes an ecological and strengths perspective. Several issues thatapply across all systems are also addressed. These include the tensions between a child focus and a familyfocus, pros and cons of various ways of organizing and financing services, the philosophy of least restrictivealternative, resiliency, culturally competent practice, and the importance of fairly and accurately measuringoutcomes. This course assesses Social Work EPAS competencies 5, 6, 7, 8.
Credits: 3
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SW 630 - Program Evaluation and Grant Writing
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to analyze how programs designed to promotesocial well-being of people organize, deliver, and assess the effectiveness of the services and interventions. Thiscourse emphasizes the grant writing process, with the overall purpose of teaching the student to unpack eachcomponent through critical analysis of program development and implementation. The course provides thestudents with a deeper awareness of the important relationships between funding sources and the manner inwhich programs conduct daily activities. Students learn models of organizational change and also examine thefactors related to successful dissemination of innovations in uman service programs. This course assessesSocial Work EPAS competencies 4 and 9.
Credits: 3
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SW 640 - Current Diagnostic Trends: Integrating the DSM-5 with the Strengths’ Perspective
This course provides students with a deeper understanding of the process of diagnosing mental disordersutilizing the latest framework as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fifth edition, 2013 (DSM-5). Students learn the characteristics related to specific Behavioral Health diagnoses. In addition, students arechallenged to integrate the psychopathological perspective with the Strengths Perspective. Students learn theimportance of generating accurate diagnosis while at the same time attending to the person’s uniqueness, socialcontext, issues of poverty, discrimination and exclusion that contribute to their sense of social well- being, health and connectedness. This course is organized around the DSM-5 as it is the major diagnostic frameworkused in mental health systems. The focus will be on major affective, cognitive, anxiety, trauma, alcohol anddrug, and personality disorders that graduates are likely to encounter in behavioral health social work practice.The limitations and controversies related to the use of the DSM-5 will be supplemented by the strengthsassessment and will assist students in furthering their critical thinking skills. The course assesses Social WorkEPAS Competencies 1,2,7,8,9.
Credits: 3
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SW 650 - Advanced Field Education I
This course focuses on students’ ability to integrate classroom learning with practice application in the fieldsetting at the specialized level. Students collaborate with the Director of Field Education, classroom instructors,the MSW faculty liaison, and the agency based MSW Field Instructor, to identify & document practicebehaviors that reflect the knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive and affective processes that are the essence ofthe nine competencies. These activities are recorded on the Field Education Learning Plan (FLEP). In order topromote the real time integration of knowledge and skills, students are required to take SW650 concurrentlywith SW 610 , Advanced Social Work Practice I. In this course students are expected to become familiar withthe policies and procedures of the host agency. They are expected to gain a deeper understanding of theorganizational culture as well as to be able to articulate the mission ad purpose of the agency as these relatedirectly to agency goals. Students are expected to take an active role in their learning experience and advocatefor a wide range of learning opportunities as the aim towards autonomous social work practice. The courseassesses Social Work EPAS Social Work Competencies 1-9.
Credits: 3
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SW 660 - Advanced Practice II
This course builds upon the knowledge and skills covered in Advanced Practice I Course (SW 610 ). AdvancedPractice II is designed to increase students’ skills in engagement, assessment, intervention, & evaluation ofindividuals, families, and groups. Skills in written & oral presentation of assessments, treatment plans,interventions and evaluations of service participants are emphasized. Class sessions will focus on specificproblems and intervention models, including loss & grief, cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based, andsolution-focused interventions, family treatments, group interventions, integrated behavioral health, emotionalregulation, adversity and spiritual transformation, and developing a professional practice. Specialist advancedpractice and ethical strategies are taught in the classroom,applied in Field Education II, and Field Practicum. Attention to cultural humility and diversity are accentuated.Students will be expected to expand their understanding about working with vulnerable populations,characteristics of vulnerable populations, risk factors, engagement, assessment, interventions with particularpopulations, & evaluation of treatment outcomes. The course assesses Social Work EPAS Competencies 6-9.
Credits: 3
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SW 670 - Leadership, Supervision and Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Social Work
This course prepares students for the changing context of specialized social work practice bypreparing students to become supervisors, managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs in the field.Students will explore their strengths in order to identify an area of specialty, or niche in social workpractice. Students will gain an understanding of their leadership style as it pertains to working insupervisory roles in organizations and communities. Students will become familiar with all aspects ofestablishing their own business or private contracting practice. This courseassesses Social WorkEPAS competencies 1, 6.
Credits: 3
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SW 680 - Advanced Field Education II
This course continues learning experiences for specialist advanced social work practice in field education. Thiscourse will focus on integration of the social work behaviors that reflect the knowledge, values, skills, cognitiveand affective processes reflected by the nine competencies of social work practice. Students take this courseconcurrently with SW 660: Advanced Practice II. This course focuses on students’ ability to integrateclassroom learning with practice application in the field setting at the specialized level. Students collaboratewith the Director of Field Education, classroom instructors, the MSW faculty liaison, and the agency basedMSW Field Instructor, to identify & document practice behaviors. These activities are recorded on the FieldEducation Learning Plan (FLEP). In this course students are expected to become familiar with the policies andprocedures of the host agency. They are expected to gain a deeper understanding of the organizational cultureas well as to be able to articulate the mission ad purpose of the agency as these relate directly to agencygoals. Students are expected to take an active role in their learning experience and advocate for a wide rangeof learning opportunities as the aim towards autonomous social work practice. This course assesses the SocialWork EPAS competencies 1-9.
Credits: 3
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SW 690 - Integrative Seminar
This course is the capstone experience in the Master of Social Work program, and critically links fieldeducation into the course work. Beginning in the fall semester, students develop their plan to complete theirIntegrative Seminar project (ISP). In the first semester students utilize the knowledge and skills gained in eachclass to conduct a search of scholarly literature to inform the development of the ISP question. They thenexplore the literature to locate an evidence based intervention designed to promote a positive outcome. Studentsconduct the intervention, gather data, analyze the data, and discuss implications for social work practice,research, policy and education. Students are expected to disseminate the results of their ISP by writing a 15-18page scholarly paper. Students are also expected to disseminate the results of their ISP at their Field Agency orat the Social Work Spring Colloquium in April. Through this Integrative Seminar Project, students are expectedto demonstrate how their knowledge of the 9 competencies informs and directs the process. This course assessesSocial Work EPAS competencies 1-9.
Credits: 3
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TH 100 - Introduction to Theatre
A survey of all the elements (critical, historic, practical, artistic) contributing to the making of theatre presentations.
Fulfills: LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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TH 101 - Basic Principles of Acting
A practical exploration of the basic principles of acting and its application to all forms of expression. Open to all students.
Fulfills: LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 3
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TH 105 - Oral Communication
A study of the basic skills in breathing, vocal control, diction, and articulation as applied to the public presentation of the following literary forms: poetry, prose, drama, reader’s theatre and choral reading. Selections used as performance options include authors from a wide variety of ethnic and national origins. Open to all students.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 3
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TH 115 - Technical Theatre Production
Theory and practice of the technical elements involved in theatrical presentation: stagecraft, lighting, sound, costume, and make-up. Special emphasis is given to the practical needs of teachers and religious and community theatre enthusiasts. Open to all students.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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TH 201 - Voice and Speech
This course will focus on the sounds of Standard American English with an eye to giving the student the tools to speak clearly and effectively. The student will learn to minimize regional or international accents. The course will also concern itself with finding the full range of one’s own “natural” speaking voice, and how to avoid vocal strain by using the voice freely, clearly, effectively, and powerfully in daily conversation, in the classroom, in public speaking, and in performance.
Fulfills: LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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TH 216 - Principles of Directing
A study of the function of the director and basic theories of composition, picturization, and movement. Development of practical skills as directors through classroom discussion and the direction of scenes. Classroom presentation of a ten-minute play and assembly of a complete director’s script for a final project. Open to all students.
Fulfills: LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 3
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TH 217 - Basic Principles of Theatrical Design
Introduction to the theory and practice of scenic, lighting, costume and makeup design. A Theatre Minor requirement and strongly suggested for education and English majors interested in theatre.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 3
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TH 223 - Acting/Technical Theatre Workshop I
A practical apprenticeship in the techniques of the theatre: participation in crew work and/or acting in theatre productions. For 1 credit a total of 40 hours work is required.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated up to 3 credits total.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-2
History: TH 210
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TH 302 - Creative Drama
Theory and practice of the use of creative drama as an alternative teaching/learning tool and as a support technique in working with diverse- needs populations and age groups-such as drama in education for curricular and language skill enhancement; drama as self-esteem, social interaction, and coordination building tools. Course includes off-campus workshop opportunities.
Note: Course is recommended for Education, Communications, Psychology, and Social Work majors and for recreation leaders.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 3
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TH 306 - Acting Beyond Prejudice
An acting course designed to specifically address issues of prejudice and discrimination through dialogue, improvisation, and script-building, ultimately culminating in several on-campus performances that will be open to the public, with the additional possibility of off-campus touring performances to local schools.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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TH 311 - Intermediate Acting
Study beyond Basic Principles of Acting of the tools and skills good actors develop and use will be explored: physical and vocal exercises, script analysis and character development, improvisational exercises for specific character development, period acting explorations, and applications of those skills with monologues, scenes and/or a play.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 3
History: TH 301
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TH 316 - Directing II
Advanced study in directing techniques. Each student must direct a one-act play.
Prerequisite(s): TH 216 .
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 3
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TH 317 - Design II
A course designed to assist the student in developing proficiency as a designer of scenery and lighting through research, classroom discussion, and design projects.
Prerequisite(s): TH 217 .
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 3
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TH 321 - Advanced Acting
Advanced study of the tools and skills good actors develop and use will be explored: physical and vocal exercises, script analysis and character development, improvisational exercises for specific character development, period acting explorations, and application of those skills with monologues for audition purposes, scenes and/or a play production performances.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 3
History: TH 305
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TH 323 - Acting/Technical Workshop II
Practical experience in the techniques of theatre, designed as an extension of Acting/ Technical Workshop I. Emphasis is on more advanced techniques acting in major roles, heading production crews and management supervisory work. For 1 credit a total of 40 hours work is required.
Prerequisite(s): TH 223 .
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for up to 3 credits. A total of no more than 3 credit hours toward graduation may be accrued.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-2
History: TH 310
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TH 341 - Theatrical History and Literature to 1800
A study of theatrical history, literature, and staging practices in Western and Asian cultures up to the 1800s through readings of selected seminal plays in world theatrical literature, through readings about theatre practices and the social/political/economic forces that affected them, and through individual research and presentations for seminar discussions.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: TH 307
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TH 342 - Theatrical History and Literature from the 1800s to the Present
A study of theatrical literature, artistic theories and staging practices from the 19th century to the present through readings of selected seminal plays in world theatrical literature, through readings about theatre practices and the social/political/economic forces that affected them, and through individual research and presentations for seminar discussions.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: TH 308
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TH 400 - Special Topics in Theatre
Study and research of topics of special interest to students as further exploration of finite areas projected in preceding courses.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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TH 490 - Theatre Internship
Provides the opportunity for theatre students to gain credit for professional work with various resident theatre companies in the Kansas City area.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and permission of department chair.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
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TH 495 - Senior Project (Capstone Course)
The preparation and presentation of a culminating creative experience in acting, directing, or design
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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UAS 107 - Commercial Drone Pilot Certification Prep Course
This Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)-Drone course will prepare students to carry out safe, legal and effective commercial aerial flight operations. The course will equip students to be knowledgeable in emerging and applicable regulations required to fly successful and incident-free drone operations. Students successfully completing this course will be prepared to sit for the FAA’s UAS Remote Pilot certification exam which is required for all small UAS-Drone commercial and municipal operations in US airspace.
Note: This course curriculum does not require the student to have access to a small UAS-Drone. FAA Requirements for becoming a certified Drone Pilot are listed https://www.faa.gov/uas/.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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UAS 140 - Drone Mission Planning
This course teaches students the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) needed to pre-plan and fly Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)-Drone missions including creating flight-logs and pre and post mission-planning reports. Through various incrementally challenging drone flight training exercises and scenarios, including simulated site surveys, crime or accident scene investigations, disaster and emergency management support, etc., students will demonstrate their ability to develop appropriate situational awareness skills. These TTPs synthesize appropriate mitigation strategies against potential threats from ground, air and meteorological sources. Students will also gain exposure to basic drone photography and video image processing techniques, in order to capture viable artifacts for drone sorties.
Note: This course curriculum does require the student to have access to, or own, a photo and video-recording enabled small UAS-Drone. Minimum drone specifications for this course, as well as various suitable drone models, are listed at https://droneology.park.edu/specs
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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UAS 200 - Drone Photography and Videography
The course provides training and hands-on exercises to address shooting and editing advanced-level photography and video from the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)-Drone’s unique and challenging aerial perspective. Through various incrementally challenging drone training-flight exercises, such as simulated terrain surveys, construction site reviews, and land-use studies, etc., students will experiment with various in-flight camera recording techniques and apply basic post-production processing workflows to create finished photographic and videography projects.
Prerequisite(s): UAS 107 , current FAA 107 Certificate or FAA equivilant pilot certificate or license.
Note: This course curriculum requires the student to have access to, or own, a photo and video-recording enabled small UAS-Drone. Minimum drone specifications for this course, as well as various suitable drone models, are listed at https://droneology.park.edu/specs
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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