2020-2021 Undergraduate 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
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.
Liberal Education (LE) Courses
Courses designated as LE apply to the Liberal Education Program at Park University. More information about the Liberal Education Program curriculum Integrative Literacies for Global Citizenship can be found in the Liberal Education section of this catalog.
LE Citizenship , LE Ethics , LE Humanities , LE Natural Science , LE Social Science
Professional Writing , Science with lab
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PS 101 - Introduction to Psychology
A survey of the assumptions, history, methods, and techniques of psychology. A presentation of representative theory and research in the areas of consciousness, learning, motivation, cognition, personality, and social behavior.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY 101
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PS 125 - Lifespan Development
A discussion of the physical, social and physiological changes occurring during the life of the individual from conception to death. Emphasis is placed on the similarities and differences of the various age groups and the specialized needs of each.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PS 121, BI 121
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PS 205 - Child Psychology
A study of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural development from the prenatal period through childhood. Attention will be given to theory and research, practical examples and policy implications.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 206 - Introduction to Guidance and Counseling
A survey of the guidance process, communication, functions of counseling, and various counseling theories. This course is designed to introduce students to the whole guidance process. Emphasis will be placed on an integrated approach to basic helping skills utilizing theory, practice, and case application. The course will provide students with the foundation to develop skills they need to establish effective helping relations.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY 206
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PS 220 - Ethical Issues in Social Sciences Crosslisted: SO 220
Considers the moral and ethical consequences of conducting social science research, disseminating the results, and implementing practices and policies based on those findings. Critically examines those questions and choices rising at each stage of the research process, and the results of those choices on relevant parties.
Prerequisite(s): An introductory social science course (i.e., SO 141 , PS 101 , CJ 100 , or SW 205 ).
Liberal Education: LE Ethics
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 221 - Adolescent Psychology
Developmental factors and problems common to the period from puberty to adulthood. Topics include: self-identity, sexuality, life- styles, parent-adolescent relationships, and conditions leading to optimal development.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY 221
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PS 222 - Adult Development and Aging
Focuses on the developmental tasks and psycho-social services during the adult years with special emphasis placed on the social psychology of aging.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY 222
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PS 300 - Research Methods Crosslisted: SO 300
Surveys the range of quantitative (experiments, surveys, etc) and qualitative (observations, interviews, etc) methodologies commonly used in social scientific research. Critically examines issues related to the scientific method including formulating research questions, evaluating social scientific literature, sampling, measurement, design, analysis, interpretation, and communication of results.
Prerequisite(s): An introductory social science class (i.e. SO 141 , CJ 100 , or SW 205 ) and (for Social Psychology and Sociology majors- EN 105 , EN 106 ).
Liberal Education: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: (PS 306 and PS 308)
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PS 301 - Social Psychology
A study of the impact of the real or imagined social environment on individuals; particular emphasis is placed on the role of social and cultural influences on individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 302 - Tests and Measurements
An introduction to the uses of psychological tests and to the techniques of test construction and evaluation. Topics include: a survey of common tests in the areas of general classification, differential testing of abilities and measurement of personality characteristics.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY 302
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PS 303 - Career Counseling and Development
Theories of career development and various approaches to career counseling across the lifespan will be critiqued. The use of career assessment instruments and career exploration resources, including technology in occupational decision-making will be evaluated. In addition, issues affecting special populations and effective adjustments in the workplace are analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 307 - Statistics for Social Sciences Crosslisted: SO 307
Statistical methods are a primary tool for all of the social and behavioral sciences. This course introduces a wide variety of common statistical techniques and their conceptual bases, including: basic descriptive and inferential statistics, analyses of association and variance, effect sizes, and others in their parametric and nonparametric forms. It provides a background in the relevant theories of probability, sampling, and measurement. And the student will learn how to become a more discerning consumer of statistical information as well as gaining practical experience calculating these statistics by hand and computer.
Prerequisite(s): MA 135 or MA 120 and an introductory social science class (i.e., SO 141 , PS 101 , CJ 100 , or SW 205 ) and PS 300 /SO 300 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 309 - Human Sexuality
Survey of topics relating to human sexuality. The themes range from the biology of human reproduction to the sociology and psychology of human mating. Many controversial subjects are discussed, to encourage students to examine their own attitudes towards these subjects.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY 309
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PS 315 - Theories of Personality
Examination of the major personality theories and contributing research evidence with particular emphasis upon motivation and dynamics of behavior.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY 315
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PS 325 - Disaster Psychology
This course provides a broad introduction to the field of disaster psychology. As part of this course we will focus on the components of the emergency response framework in the United States, traumatic stress, vulnerable populations, psychological first aid, social psychological and industrial/organizational applications, the role of the media and cultural beliefs and practices pertaining to mental health and funeral practices.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 341 - Positive Psychology
An exploration of the scientific and applied approaches to identifying a person’s strengths and promoting their positive functioning. The course will focus on human potential, emotional and cognitive processes that contribute to a person’s well-being and that increase prosocial behavior and the ability to create positive environments.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 358 - Applied Behavior Analysis
This course is an introduction to the defining characteristics, philosophical orientation, goals, and limitations of Behavior Analysis. Topics will include behavior observation, operant conditioning, functional assessment, single- subject design, maintenance, and application of behavior analytic principles.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 361 - Cross-Cultural Psychology
Emphasizing active learning, we will examine the sociocultural forces impacting human behavior. Specifically we will address the dynamics of culture as a psychological variable, the global perspective in psychology, theories of culture and behavior, cross-cultural research methods, cognition, language, culture and gender, socialization, cultural differences in social behavior, intergroup relations, organizational behavior across cultures, and culture and health.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 363 - Psychology of Sport
Overview of psychological theory and research as it relates to sports and exercise at both the individual and group levels.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 381 - Psychology of Gender
Critical analysis of the major psychological theories of gender development including an emphasis on biological, social, cognitive, and behavioral similarities and differences between men and women.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 388 - Learning and Motivation
A survey of major theories and supporting research related to classical and operant conditioning, social learning, and motivational processes. Consideration of behavior modification and applications in solving clinical, motivational, educational, and societal problems.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 390 - Selected Topics in Psychology
Intensive study of an area of psychology selected by the instructor on the basis of student need or current issues.
Prerequisite(s): An introductory social science class.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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PS 401 - Abnormal Psychology
An introduction and investigation of the causes, development, symptomatology and treatment of abnormal behavior. Primary focus is an eclectic view of persons and their adaptation of their environment.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY 401
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PS 402 - Systems of Psychotherapy
Explores the major schools of psychotherapy. The course includes an extensive use of actual case studies.
Prerequisite(s): PS 401 or PS 315 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY 402
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PS 404 - History and Systems of Psychology
Study of history of the philosophical and scientific bases of the evolution of modern psychology and a critical examination of the systems of structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, psycho-analytic, humanistic, and existential theories.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101 and junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 405 - Independent Study in Psychology
Prerequisite(s): major in psychology and junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
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PS 406 - Experimental Psychology
An introduction to the design and analysis of laboratory experiments and other research methods in psychology. Topics may include: cognitive, social, perceptual, clinical developmental, and biological processes. Students conduct and evaluate experiments, may serve as subjects, and gain experiences in writing scientific research reports.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106 , PS 101 , SO 307 , SO 300 , and 60 accumulated hours.
Liberal Education: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 407 - Field Placement in Psychology
Supervised field placement in an agency specifically concerned with application of psychology.
Prerequisite(s): Major or minor in psychology or social psychology, junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
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PS 408 - Cognitive Psychology
Students are introduced to modern concepts in cognitive psychology. Human information processing, representation and organization of knowledge, and the uniqueness of higher cognitive skills are emphasized. Classroom demonstrations and experiments are used in exploring human learning and memory.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101 , and junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 410 - Social Influence and Persuasion
This course will examine empirical evidence regarding the impact of social influence on individual behavior. Specifically, addressing the role of compliance, conformity, and obedience in shaping ideas, attitudes, and behavior.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101 , and junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 423 - Physiological Psychology
An introduction to the general principles and relationships between brain, mind and behavior; includes brain mechanisms, perception, motivation, emotion, learning, memory, higher cognition and disorders (neurological and psychological).
Prerequisite(s): PS 101 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 424 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
This course examines various psychological applications in the workplace including research, testing, making personnel decisions, training, appraising performance, organization structure, teamwork, satisfaction, occupational health, motivation and leadership.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PS 374
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PS 497 - Capstone Seminar
This core course serves as the capstone experience for students in their senior year. This course will include professional development for employment or graduate studies, creation of a professional portfolio, completion of a comprehensive exam, and a reflection upon the degree program. This course is not transferable from another institution.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101 or SO 141 and senior standing
Note: Offered online only or with chair approval.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: (PS 398 and PS 498)
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PY 101 - Physical World
An overview of physics concepts in our world accessible to student with little or no physics background. The class will focus primarily on classical physics and selected topics on electricity and magnetism.
Liberal Education: LE Natural Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PY 155 - Concepts of Physics I
A non-calculus approach to physics designed to emphasize the concepts that are most important to students pursuing careers in the health sciences. Topics include: measurements, force and motion, statics, vectors, and wave theory as applied to heat, sound, and light. Laboratory includes appropriate experiments to illustrate concepts.
Corequisite(s): MA 160
Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
History: PHY 155, PHY 203
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PY 156 - Concepts of Physics II
A continuation of PY 155 . Topics include: electricity, magnetism, wave mechanics, lasers, x-rays and nuclear radiation. Laboratory includes experiments and demonstrations to illustrate and emphasize concepts.
Prerequisite(s): PY 155 .
Corequisite(s): MA 160
Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
History: PHY 156, PHY 204
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PY 205 - Introduction to Physics I
Lecture and laboratory introducing the calculus based physics. Topics include: introductory kinematics and Newtonian dynamics of both particles and solid bodies, work and energy, momentum, and thermodynamics.
Prerequisite(s): MA 221 .
Corequisite(s): MA 222 .
Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 5
History: PHY 205
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PY 206 - Introduction to Physics II
A continuation of the calculus physics sequence. Topics include: wave motion, electromagnetic and acoustic waves, properties of waves, and electromagnetic theory.
Prerequisite(s): PY 205 .
Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 5
History: PHY 206
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PY 275 - Engineering Statics
This course will address the study of forces on bodies at rest, vector algebra, force systems, principles of equilibrium, application to trusses, frames and beams, and friction.
Prerequisite(s): PY 205 and MA 222 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PY 400 - Special Topics in Physics
This course offers specialized study in applied physics relevant in an increasingly technologically dependent society. At the discretion of the instructor, the course may involve laboratory work.
Prerequisite(s): PY 156 or PY 206 .
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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RE 103 - Introduction to Religion
A look at the different ways in which contemporary humanity views, studies and evaluates religion, giving special emphasis to the global nature of the human experience in religion. Approaches religion from the perspective of academic inquiry, considering art, language, ethics, ritual, and myth.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 109 - World Religions
An introduction to the religion of humankind from the earliest records of spiritual life to the great religions of today. The course recognizes the possibilities of dialogue among the living traditions around the world and the resources within the local community
Liberal Education: LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: RE 309
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RE 215 - Selected Topics in Religious Studies
An in-depth examination of specific areas in religion not otherwise available in the department.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated once for credit with change of topics.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 223 - Ancient Christianity
A critical exploration of the origination and development of Christianity within the larger historical, cultural, and religious setting of the ancient Graeco-Roman world. Particular attention is paid to how early Christians understood Jesus of Nazareth, organized and regulated their churches, and dealt with important religious and social concerns. Significant parts of the New Testament are studied with regard to these matters.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 224 - Ancient Israel
A critical exploration of the origination and development of the Israelite people within the larger historical, cultural, and religious setting of the ancient Near Eastern world. Particular attention is paid to how early Hebrews understood Yahweh, the God of Israel; organized and regulated their community; and dealt with important religious and social concerns. Significant parts of the Hebrew Bible are studied with regard to these matters.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 300 - Zen Meditation
Perhaps the highest form of Buddhism, perhaps the highest form of meditation, Zen has evolved in Japan over the past 800 years. Zen meditation techniques and the Zen goal of enlightenment are applicable to the lives of Westerners and to people of different religious beliefs. Students meet with the instructor and meditate at least 20 minutes per day. Students wishing two hours credit will in addition read from the Zen masters.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-2
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RE 303 - Life, Death and Hereafter
Consideration is given to philosophical, biblical, and literary perspectives on life, death, and what lies beyond death. The course also gives attention to such matters of contemporary concern as the denial of death, counseling, the dying and bereaved, the right to die, and funeral practices.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 304 - Seminar: Explorations in Religion
Selected topics as announced.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit with permission of the department.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 305 - Traditional Religions of Africa
A multi-disciplinary study of traditional, non- Christian religions in sub-Saharan Africa with special emphasis on the religious system(s) of one or more peoples such as the Nuer, Dogon, Yoruba, or Dinka. Topics include: concepts of divinity (God, major and minor deities, and other supernatural powers); stories of world creation and structure; relationships between religious belief and social organization; views of the human being; life, death, and the hereafter; ghosts and ancestors; spirit possession and exorcism; divination, sorcery, magic, and witchcraft; and religious institutions, leaders, and rituals.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 306 - Biblical Seminar
An in-depth study of a selected book or section of the Scriptures.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 307 - Religion in Today’s World
Contemporary aspects of religious thought and practice across a variety of disciplines and expressions, and considering current trends and movements. Attention will be given to religion as manifested on the world stage, with particular attention to the role it plays in the United States. The attempt is made to integrate religion with business, education, the sciences, politics consistent with current experience.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: REL 307
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RE 308 - Religion, Conflict and Visions of Peace Crosslisted: PC 308
Religious communities frequently have bold visions of peace and justice and yet may be major contributors to violence and oppression. Students will engage in meeting first hand religious communities in metro Kansas City as well as exploring key beliefs and practices through readings and class discussion. Accurate and empathic understandings of different faiths will be combined with critical examination of their propensities for peace and justice-making historically and in contemporarily conflicts worldwide. Contemporary conflicts will include the USA, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian sub-continent.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 310 - Independent Study in Religion
An opportunity for students to pursue special interests not covered by regular course offerings. Material and credit arranged in consultation with instructor.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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RE 315 - Special Topics in Religious Studies
This course deals with various topics in religious studies, especially those which involve interdisciplinary studies or studies concerning contemporary issues in culture and society.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit with change in topic.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 320 - Human Community: History, Ideology, Design
This course will look at a variety of communities throughout history, how people came together, in what configuration and for what purpose. The nature and character of human community will be discussed, including such concepts as city, neighborhood, stewardship, and relationship. Study may focus on early city planning, monastic communities, utopian/millennial ideals, and modern suburbia.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 324 - The Hebrew Bible [Old Testament]
An introduction to the Hebrew Bible, known to Christians as the Old Testament. The course will examine the historical, prophetic, liturgical and wisdom writings that comprise the Hebrew Bible, exploring each for its contribution to the larger narrative’s presentation of God and humanity. This course will include a particular focus on the development, content and historical and contemporary application of the texts in the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 325 - The New Testament
An introduction to the New Testament, a collection of writings assembled by the early Christian church as the second volume of scripture. The course will explore how, in gospels, historical narratives, and letters to faith communities, the New Testament tells the story of Jesus’ life and death, and will examine its impact on the expanding community of those who believed Jesus to be the Christ. This course will examine the content, development and narrative unity of the New Testament, with particular focus on contemporary interpretations and understandings of the text.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 141 - Introduction to Sociology
An examination of the social processes and structures of society, with particular attention to American society. Reviews such topics as inter-personal interaction, culture, major social institutions, inequality, deviance, and social change. Also introduces methods used in sociological research.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: SOC 141
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SO 206 - Social Issues in Contemporary Society
This course is a study of contemporary social issues using a sociological perspective. It examines social problems that occur in society and uses social theory and research methods to gain insight into the interaction of inequality with various elements in that society. These components include the nature, level, consequences and prospective resolutions surrounding social problems in the United States and globally.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 210 - Social Institutions
An overview of major social institutions, such as education, family, religion, culture and media, science and health care, politics, and the economy. Discusses their historical development, modern forms, social functions, and the ways in which they relate to one another and shape individual lives.
Prerequisite(s): SO 141
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 220 - Ethical Issues in Social Sciences Crosslisted: PS 220
Considers the moral and ethical consequences of conducting social science research, disseminating the results, and implementing practices and policies based on those findings. Critically examines those questions and choices rising at each stage of the research process, and the results of those choices on relevant parties.
Prerequisite(s): An introductory social science course (i.e., SO 141 , PS 101 , CJ 100 or SW 205 ).
Liberal Education: LE Ethics
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 223 - Pop Culture and Media
Using theoretical approaches from sociology, analyzes how popular culture is portrayed in and projected upon society, and presents explanations and repercussions of those processes on the self and society. Examines the relationship between media, pop culture, and society, focusing on consumption and communication, the transmission of culture, the political economy of media, representations of social groups in popular culture, and new data cultures.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 290 - Environmental Sociology
This course is an introduction to the topics studied within Environmental Sociology. It examines the various theoretical perspectives on the relationship between humans and the environment. It includes discussion of the systemic causes of environment disruption and the social consequences and responses to environmental change.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 300 - Research Methods Crosslisted: PS 300
Surveys the range of quantitative (experiments, surveys, etc) and qualitative (observations, interviews, etc) methodologies commonly used in social scientific research. Critically examines issues related to the scientific method including formulating research questions, evaluating social scientific literature, sampling, measurement, design, analysis, interpretation, and communication of results.
Prerequisite(s): An introductory social science class (i.e. SO 141 , CJ 100 , or SW 205 ) and (for Social Psychology and Sociology majors- EN 105 and EN 106 ).
Liberal Education: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: (SO 306 and SO 308)
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SO 302 - The Study of the Family
A study of the family as a social institution and a social group in terms of cross-cultural, historical, and contemporary perspectives. Current controversies concerning male-female roles, sexual morality, reproduction and other issues are considered.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: SO 202, SOC 202
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SO 303 - Urban Sociology
A study of the development of the city and of the social characteristics of urbanization, ecology, social processes, group relations, and selected urban problems.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: SOC 303
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SO 307 - Statistics for Social Sciences Crosslisted: PS 307
Statistical methods are a primary tool for all of the social and behavioral sciences. This course introduces a wide variety of common statistical techniques and their conceptual bases, including: basic descriptive and inferential statistics, analyses of association and variance, effect sizes, and others in their parametric and nonparametric forms. It provides a background in the relevant theories of probability, sampling, and measurement. And the student will learn how to become a more discerning consumer of statistical information as well as gaining practical experience calculating these statistics by hand and computer.
Prerequisite(s): MA 135 or MA 120 and an introductory social science class (i.e., SO 141 , PS 101 , CJ 100 , or SW 205 ) and PS 300 /SO 300 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 309 - Sociology of Sport
Explores the dynamic relationship between sport, culture and society. Analyzes issues in sport utilizing sociological theory. Topics covered in the course include socialization, race, class, gender, identity, and the social and cultural contexts in which sport is created, given meaning, played and integrated into everyday life.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 313 - Class, Status, Power
An examination of the role of social class in U.S. society. Analyzes the system of stratification and the distributions of resources. Addresses ideologies and practices that contribute to the reproduction of class inequality. Explains the multiple ways in which power is organized and its effects on status and mobility. Analyzes micro level identity construction and cultural meaning, as well as institutional practices and policies. Studies intersectional identities and interlocking forms of oppression and how social class is represented and portrayed in media and popular culture.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 318 - Military Sociology
The military as a social institution, focusing on both the internal structure and practices of the military and its relation to other institutions (such as the government or the family), military leadership, policy issues and the role of the military in diplomacy and international relations, and the social psychological effects on service members (including the differences between enlisted personnel and the officer corps), veterans, and their families and friends. And it analyzes the dynamic role of the military in a digital age with changing operational mandates.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 322 - Sociology of Health and Illness
This course examines the sociological view of health, illness, and the delivery of medical care in contemporary society. It includes social and social-psychological factors involved in being ill; social relationships and organizations that are connected with medical treatment the roles of providers and patients; and national health care systems around the world. This course integrates recent research in the field of medical sociology and highlights the importance of race, class, and gender throughout.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: SO 327
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SO 325 - Crime, Deviance, and Social Control
Survey of major theories of deviance and social control. Analyzes specific behaviors and identities commonly regarded as deviant: violence, property crimes, drug use, mental illness, unconventional sexual behaviors, suicide and self-destructive behaviors, among others. Explores both official and informal responses to deviantized behaviors, including criminalization and stigmatization, and their cross-cultural variation.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 326 - Sociology of Conflict, War and Terror
Surveys the conditions under which conflicts arise, escalate, and are resolved or erupt into open hostility. Examines the social functions and consequences of warfare, including its relation to political, cultural, and economic concerns, and its affects on combatants. Traces the reasons for terrorism and its rise from the 20th century onward, including its connections to globalization and the global community.
Prerequisite(s): SO 141 or instructor consent.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 328 - Religion, Globalization, & Identity
Sociological analysis of religious organizations, movements, and experiences with an emphasis on historical and cross-cultural comparisons. The course surveys both large-scale religious trends and demographic patterns and the social and cultural dimensions of individual religious feelings and behaviors. Topics include formal religious organizations, religious socialization, religious conflict, relations with other institutions, the worldwide rise of fundamentalisms, and the future of religion.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 329 - Sociology of the Life Course
Examines the social aspects of aging from birth to death and the differences in our experiences due to age, historical period, and the cohort or generation to which we belong. Substantive topics include social psychological outcomes (such as self-esteem and stress), adolescence and identity formation, dating and family dynamics, occupational trajectories and retirement. Also examines the large scale effects of population aging trends and the effects of maturation of social relationships.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 330 - Sociology of Youth and Youth Cultures
Focus on the social and cultural aspects of development from the onset of adolescence through young adulthood. Examines historical and cultural differences in the concept of “youth.” Topics include the effects of family, friends, and the media on identity and personal decisions; dating and mating; school and work; popular culture, values, and consumerism; violence, delinquency, sex, and risk taking.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 332 - Dying, Death and Bereavement
Examines the demographic, cultural, and social psychological aspects of dying, death, and the grieving process. Topics include cultural and individual attitudes toward death, the medicalization of death, associated institutions, end of life care, the social role of funerals, and various forms of death, such as old age and dying young, euthanasia, suicide, and genocide.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 333 - Gendered Society
Gender is a central framework in constructing meaning in society and this course will examine the various articulations of gender from a sociological lens. The goal of this course is to provide students with an overview of sociological perspectives on gender and introduce students to the role of gender in informing our identities, interactions, social institutions, and other systems of power. Gender is often socially constructed as a binary of difference between men and women, masculinity and femininity. This course will take a non-binary perspective on gender, questioning its structures, boundaries, limits, and consequences. Various topics this course will cover include: queer and feminist history, gender socialization, intersectionality, gender inequality across various social institutions, and cultural representations of gender.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 338 - Self and Society
This course is an exploration of the connections between the self and society. The sociological approach begins with the claim that “inner lives” are fundamentally grounded in social experience. In this course we will be examining the ways we construct our social reality and who we realize and enact our identities. The course is divided into three sections: the social construction of reality, the self and interaction, and social politics of inequalities. For each section we will be discussing key sociological concepts and theories through empirical examples.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 342 - Race and Ethnicity
An examination of the role of race and ethnicity in U.S. society. Analyzes the formation and transformation of racial systems and the unequal distribution of resources. Examines institutional inequalities and systemic discrimination. Addresses racial ideologies at the individual, interactional, and institutional level to understand how racial inequality is produced, maintained, and alleviated.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 390 - Topics in Sociology
Based each semester on a different subject area not otherwise available in the department.
Prerequisite(s): SO 141 .
Note: Recommended for any students desiring to broaden their knowledge base in the social sciences.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 402 - Independent Study in Sociology
An opportunity for the student to pursue an individual area of interest by directed readings or research, or both. This is not a substitute for standard course offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Major or minor in sociology or human services and SO 141 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 403 - Social Theory
Surveys the historical development of sociological theory, examines the nature of social theory and theory construction, and reviews the principal contemporary perspectives and debates in the field of social theory.
Prerequisite(s): SO 141 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: SO 335
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SO 430 - Field Placement in Sociology
Supervised field placement in an agency specifically concerned with application of sociology.
Prerequisite(s): major in sociology and junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
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SO 496 - Senior Project in Sociology
This course involves research on a selected sociological problem and preparation of a major paper in the style of a professional journal article in sociology. The paper will include a problem statement, review of relevant theory and research, and presentation of research findings and analysis.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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SO 497 - Capstone Seminar
This core course serves as the capstone experience for students in their senior year. This course will include professional development for employment or graduate studies, creation of a professional portfolio, completion of a comprehensive exam, and a reflection upon the degree program. This course is not transferable from another institution.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101 or SO 141 and senior standing
Note: Offered online only or with chair approval.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: (SO 398 and SO 498)
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SS 215 - Selected Topics in Social Science
An in-depth examination of specific areas of the social sciences.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated once for credit with a change in topic.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
History: SSC 215
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SS 315 - Special Topics in Social Science
An in-depth examination of specific areas of the social sciences.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated once for credit with a change in topic.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
History: SSC 315
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SS 401 - Social Sciences Colloquium
A seminar for juniors and seniors promoting understanding of selected contemporary problems from an inter-departmental perspective. Strongly recommended for all majors and minors within the division.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
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SU 201 - Introduction to Surveying
Course will cover principles and methods of surveying; handling of survey equipment during transit; field work to include foundation layouts, grade calculations, level circuits, and profiling; and compilation of field notes.
Prerequisite(s): MA 141 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: SUR 201
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SW 205 - Introduction to Social Work
This course examines the multidisciplinary nature of the profession of Social Work. Students learn about the historical roots of social work and influences from other disciplines such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, criminal justice, law, education, and political science, as well as social welfare policy in contemporary practice. The course also examines values and ethics, as set forth by the National Association of Social Work, and practice competencies, as set forth by the Council on Social Work Education. Students are required to engage in 20 hours of service learning to experience the delivery of the Seven Core Functions of Generalist Social Work Practice in a community setting. The Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) 10 Competencies of Generalist Social Work Practice are infused in the discourse and assignments in this course. SW 205 is recommended for students earning a degree in the School for Behavioral and Health Sciences and the School for Education.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SW 325 - Human Diversity and Social Justice
This course provides a foundation of knowledge to better understand how diversity and difference shape the human experience and are critical to the formation of identity. The dimensions of diversity and their intersectionality across multiple factors; including but not limited to age, ability, culture, ethnicity, race, political ideology, class, religion/spirituality, gender and sexual expression, immigration status, marital status, and tribal sovereign status, are examined. Consequently, how these differences associate to oppressive practices is examined and various international and multicultural strategies to advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice are explored. This critical knowledge is applied to generalist social work practice.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SW 330 - Social Welfare Policy and Programs
This course introduces students to the major social welfare policies and programs of the United States today, and examines the historical circumstances which gave rise to those social welfare programs and the social work profession. Existing policies are critically examined, and attention is given to methods by which social policies might be influenced to better meet human needs and promote social justice.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SW 400 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
This course examines theories designed to understand the ecological person-in- environment perspective while providing students with a better understanding of the interdependence of biological, cognitive, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual factors which influence human behavior, development and functioning across the life span. This course specifically focuses from conception through young adulthood. Students are further introduced to a range of social systems and the ways in which these systems promote or deter people from achieving and maintaining health and well-being.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSW Program
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: SW 305
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SW 405 - Human Behavior and Social Environment II
This course examines theories designed to understand the ecological person-in- environment perspective while providing students with a better understanding of the interdependence of biological, cognitive, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual factors which influence human behavior, development and functioning across the life span. This course specifically focuses on middle adulthood through death in old age. Students closely examine a range of social systems and the ways in which these systems promote or deter people from achieving and maintaining health and well-being.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSW program.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SW 406 - Social Work Research
This course introduces students to the purpose and responsible conduct of social work research. Students explore the principles of logic, scientific inquiry, and culturally informed and ethical approaches to building knowledge through research activities and closely examine the critical role research facilitates in the continued growth and development of the social work profession.
Prerequisite(s): MA 120 (or equivalent), Admission to the BSW Program.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: SW 335
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SW 407 - Social Work Practice II: Groups
This course introduces students to knowledge and skills required for effective, competent and ethical generalist social work group practice. This includes exploration of the dynamics of group processes and the use of group interventions to address a wide range of human needs.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSW program.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: SW 320
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SW 409 - Social Work Practice I: Individuals and Families
This course teaches students the values, knowledge and skills required for effective, competent and ethical generalist social work practice, across a wide range of settings with individuals and families. Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of the nine social work competencies as set forth by the Council of Social Work Education (2015), and the seven core helping functions from a strength’s based approach. This course is taken concurrently with Generalist Field Education I, and is designed to integrate classroom learning with concrete expression of generalist practice in actual helping situations across field practicum experiences.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSW Program
Corequisite(s): SW 420
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: SW 310
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SW 410 - Social Work Practice III: Organizations and Communities
This course introduces students to knowledge and skills required for effective, competent and ethical generalist social work practice with organizations and communities. This includes an introduction to organizational development and community practice. Strategies for community and organizational transformation are explored from an ecological strength’s based approach. This course is considered the ‘capstone’ course in the BSW curriculum and is taken concurrently with Generalist Field Education II. Students are expected to integrate professional application of all nine social work competencies (CSWE, 2015) and seven core helping functions in the development, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of their Organizational Transformation Project (OTP).
Prerequisite(s): SW 400 , SW 406 , SW 409 , SW 420 and SW 492
Corequisite(s): SW 430
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SW 420 - Generalist Field Education I
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to operationalize 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 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 420 is a summative paper that reflects an understanding of core concepts related to Generalist Social Work Practice and examples of how these concepts were applied in the Field Practicum experience. Students must complete a minimum of 225 hours in the designated field practicum placement.
Corequisite(s): SW 409
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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