May 01, 2024  
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbers

In fall 2004, West Texas A&M University changed from a three-digit numbering scheme to a four-digit numbering system, known as the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS). The four-digit numbers are identified as:

  • First digit identifies the level (1 = freshman, 2 = sophomore, 3 = junior, 4 = senior, 5 = stacked undergraduate/masters, 6 = masters, 7 = masters/doctoral, 8 = doctoral);
  • Second digit identifies the credit-hour value; and
  • Third and fourth digits establish the course sequence or type of course.

0001–0999—developmental courses, do not count toward degree.

1000–2999—primarily freshman and sophomore courses.

3000–4999—open to students who have completed at least 30 hours and any prerequisite.

5000–5999—graduate level stacked with undergraduate.

6000–6999—master’s level.

7000–7999—master’s/doctoral level.

8000–8999—doctoral students only.

NOTE: Students who have taken undergraduate “stacked” courses at WTAMU that have a graduate component cannot take the graduate course if they have already received credit for the corresponding undergraduate course.

Course Prefix

The course prefix indicates the assigned WTAMU course abbreviation and course number; e.g., ACCT 2301.

Course Abbreviation and Number in Brackets

A course abbreviation (prefix) and number in brackets indicates the corresponding common course number, established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, if the common course number and/or prefix is different from the WTAMU number; e.g., [GOVT 1310].

Field-of-Study Curriculum (FOSC)

Field-of-study curriculum is a set of courses that satisfy lower-division requirements for a bachelor’s degree in a specific academic area. All public four-year institutions of higher education are required to accept Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-approved field-of-study courses. Field-of-study curriculum is indicated with the abbreviation “FOSC” within the brackets indicating the common course number of a course; e.g., [MUSI 1181, 1182; FOSC].

Numbers

The numbers indicate semester credit hours, lecture clock hours per week and lab clock hours per week; e.g., 3 3 0 indicates three semester credit hours, three clock hours of lecture per week and zero clock hours of lab per week.

 

Political Science

  
  • POSC 6346 - Seminar in Criminal Justice Administration and Public Policy

    Same as CRIJ 6346 .
    3 3 0
    Advanced study of organizational theories with application to complex criminal justice organizations in the areas of human resource management, intergovernmental relations, planning and evaluation of programs. With permission of instructor, may be repeated once when topics vary.
  
  • POSC 6350 - Seminar in Public Administration


    3 3 0
    Development and role of administration in the governmental process; principles and problems of administrative organization and coordination; financial and personnel management; problems of administrative control and responsibility.
  
  • POSC 6351 - Seminar in Public Policy

    Same as CRIJ 6351 .
    3 3 0
    Selected aspects of American public policy, theory, organization, administration and administrative procedures in government. With consent of department head, may be repeated once for credit.
  
  • POSC 6352 - Environmental Policy Issues

    Cross-listed with ECON 6352 .
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2305 and POSC 2306; three hours advanced political science. Federal and state policies, rules and regulations as they apply to planning and policy issues relating to the environment. Selected case studies in American government relating to environmental quality issues will be evaluated.
  
  • POSC 6353 - Seminar in Administrative Management


    3 3 0
    Methods of applying administrative principles to the operating process of governmental agencies. Relevance of administrative theory to management procedures in government. Development and role of public service; basic principles, practices and problems in public personnel management. With permission of instructor, may be repeated once when topics vary.
  
  • POSC 6354 - Administrative Theory and Behavior


    3 3 0
    Interaction of individuals and groups in government organizations. Topics include individual behavior in organizations, group dynamics, communication in the working environment and concepts of motivation. Fall of odd years.
  
  • POSC 6355 - Seminar in Public Financial Administration


    3 3 0
    Budgeting problems and internal practices in American government. Problems in administrative organizations in fiscal activities.
  
  • POSC 6370 - Problems in International Relations


    3 3 0
    Selected problems of contemporary international relations. With consent of department head, may be repeated once when topics vary.
  
  • POSC 6372 - Comparative Political and Social Systems


    3 3 0
    Seminar in comparative political and social systems. Examination of theories and research methods concerning comparative approaches. Political ideologies, structures and functions; culture, classes, violence, racism and economics. May be repeated once for credit with consent of department head.
  
  
  • POSC 6381 - Certificate in Program Evaluation and Assessment: Capstone II

    Same as CRIJ 6381 .
    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): CRIJ 6380 /POSC 6380 . Designed to provide the student an opportunity to implement an evaluation and assessment plan and write the report applying knowledge developed in prerequisite course work.
  
  • POSC 6387 - Seminar in Research Methods

    Same as CRIJ 6387 /SOCI 6387 .
    3 3 0
    Nonparametrics; measurement; surveys, research, design; scale construction; methodology.
  
  • POSC 6388 - Statistics for Social and Criminological Research

    Same as CRIJ 6388 /SOCI 6388 
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): undergraduate social statistics or equivalent. Statistical techniques most commonly used in social science research with emphasis on probability, estimation, hypothesis methods, sample techniques and use of SPSS.

Professional Development

  
  • EDPD 5363 - Bilingual Teaching Methods


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Spanish language proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Methodology for teaching content areas for learners who have limited English proficiency. Summer.
  
  • EDPD 6092 - Current Issues in Education


    1-3 1-3 0
    In-depth investigation of current research, issues and/or methodology in secondary education. Course may be repeated once for credit when topics vary. Fall, spring, summer I, summer II.
  
  • EDPD 6098 - Teaching Internship


    0 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): full admission to the PACE program and employment as a teacher in a TEA accredited or approved school district in an approved placement. Consent OM 413. Candidates must enroll in this class each semester of internship. Successful completion will be noted by a grade of “S”, with no grade points and no credit hours. Repeatable up to 6 semesters. Fall, spring.
  
  • EDPD 6301 - Thesis


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): EDPD 6303 . Fall, spring, summer I, summer II.
  
  • EDPD 6302 - Thesis


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): EDPD 6301  Fall, spring, summer I, summer II.
  
  • EDPD 6303 - Education Research


    3 3 0
    Comparison of qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Utilize components of literature review, data collection and analysis to conduct a publishable action research manuscript that addresses an educational problem/question. Course may provide an optional faculty-led travel component designed to accomplish learning objectives of the course. Students participating in the travel option will be charged an additional course fee not to exceed the actual cost of travel, including but not limited to transportation, lodging and food. Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • EDPD 6304 - Multicultural Education


    3 3 0
    In-depth study of our pluralistic society and strategies for implementation of multicultural concepts for creating awareness, appreciation, acceptance and action toward the need to reach unity within diversity in a global context. Course may provide an optional faculty-led travel component designed to accomplish learning objectives of the course. Students participating in the travel option will be charged a course fee not to exceed the actual cost of travel, including but not limited to transportation, lodging and food. Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • EDPD 6305 - Curriculum Theory and Analysis


    3 3 0
    Introduction to various curriculum theories and their applications and functions in the school context. Curriculum design and assessment also is examined in terms of how to improve student achievement and motivation. Spring.
  
  • EDPD 6307 - Curriculum History, Reforms and Innovations


    3 3 0
    In-depth coverage of early American education, creation of a public school system, development of secondary schools and various educational reforms from the early 1900s to the new millennium. Effects of reform movements are examined in terms of their goals, methods of implementation and lasting influences. Fall.
  
  • EDPD 6308 - Service Learning


    3 3 0
    Course is designed to promote experiential learning, cultural understanding, educational research and leadership experience through service learning. Students will identify, analyze, develop and implement a plan to address a socially significant need in an educational community (locally, nationally and internationally). Course may provide an optional faculty-led travel component designed to accomplish learning objectives of the course. Students participating in the travel option will be charged an additional course fee not to exceed the actual cost of travel, including but not limited to transportation, lodging and food. Spring.
  
  • EDPD 6310 - Instructional Strategies


    3 3 0
    In-depth investigations into various teaching strategies, using technology to design higher cognitive learning activities. Fall.
  
  • EDPD 6329 - Human Development


    3 3 0
    Systematic analysis of various human behavioral domains concerned with teaching and learning. Summer.
  
  • EDPD 6331 - Foundations and Psychological Principles of Education


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): full admission into the alternative certification program including a passing score on the content certification exam and eligibility for probationary certificate recommendation; consent required. Intensive study of professional development competencies and proficiencies related to social, historical, philosophical and psychological foundations of education. Fall, Spring, Summer II.
  
  • EDPD 6332 - Theories and Practices in Classroom Management


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): conditional admission into an alternative certification program. Theories, research and applications of classroom management. Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • EDPD 6378 - Language Development


    3 3 0
    Language acquisition and development of the second language for English Language Learners.. Emphasis on implications for teaching. Course will offer optional travel opportunity at student’s expense. Fall.
  
  • EDPD 6385 - International Studies


    3 3 0
    Thorough examination of a contemporary international topic in education. Course may provide an optional faculty-led travel component designed to accomplish learning objectives of the course. Students participating in the travel option will be charged an additional course fee not to exceed the actual cost of travel, including but not limited to transportation, lodging and food. May be repeated when topics vary. Summer.
  
  • EDPD 6388 - English as a Second Language Teaching Methods


    3 3 0
    Study of specific methodology in teaching English as a second language to Englilsh Language Learners. Spring.
  
  • EDPD 6398 - Graduate Clinical Teaching I


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): departmental permission, full admission to post-baccalaureate/alternative certification program including a passing score on the conten certificatin exam and completion of professional education courses required prior to clinical teaching. Students are required to enroll in two clinical teaching courses for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. The student will be required to complete twelve weeks of clinical teaching at the appropriate content area and grade level of the target certificate.  Successful completion will be noted on the student’s record by the grade of “S,” indicating three hours credit with no grade points. Fall, spring.
  
  • EDPD 6399 - Graduate Clinical Teaching II


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): departmental permission, full admission to post-baccalaureate/alternative certification program including a passing score on the content certification exam and completion of professional education courses required prior to clinical teaching. Students are required to enroll in two clinical teaching courses for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. The student will be required to complete twelve weeks of clinical teaching at the appropriate content area and grade level of the target certificate. Successful completion will be noted on the student’s record by the grade of “S,” indicating three hours credit with no grade points. Fall, spring.
  
  • EDPD 6615 - Writing Workshop


    6 6 0
    Prerequisite(s): One year teaching experience and instructor approval. This course, a three week all day workshop for PK-16 educators, focuses on studying effective practices in writing pedagogy and on improving participants’ writing and research skills.

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 5324 - Psychopharmacology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301. Introduction to the field of psychopharmacology with emphasis on relationships between drugs, their mechanisms of action in the nervous system and human behavior.
  
  • PSYC 5335 - Cognitive Processes


    3 3 0
    Basic cognitive processes: attention, memory, concept formation, reasoning and information processing.
  
  • PSYC 5341 - Psychology of Adolescence and Youth


    3 3 0
    Psychological growth and development from adolescence through early maturity.
  
  • PSYC 5355 - Theories of Personality


    3 3 0
    Major theories of personality development. Fall, summer.
  
  • PSYC 5360 - Abnormal Psychology


    3 3 0
    Personality abnormalities; description, causation and treatment. Year round.
  
  • PSYC 5375 - Theories of Counseling


    3 3 0
    Survey of major counseling theories and related techniques, and introduction to current ethical and professional issues for the beginning human-services worker. Fall of odd years.
  
  • PSYC 5380 - Introduction to Evolutionary Psychology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301. Introduces students to the field of evolutionary psychology. Course provides students with information about the utility of making predictions about human behavior based in evolutionary theory. Topics covered include the evolution of language, emotions, individual differences, social and cognitive development, and mate choice.
  
  • PSYC 5392 - Current Issues in Psychology


    3 3 0
    Topics such as psychology of religion, psychobiology, community psychology or behavioral medicine.
  
  • PSYC 6095 - Problems in Psychology


    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): approval of instructor. Individual study and research on a specific topic within the discipline of psychology. May be repeated once with approval of department head.
  
  • PSYC 6098 - Internship in School Psychology


    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the school psychology track of the psychology master’s degree program; completion of all course work in the program; instructor approval of the internship contract. Supervised training experience within public schools in which the intern demonstrates knowledge and applies skills in professional school psychology. Students requiring supervision will be charged the actual cost of travel associated with supervision, including transportation, lodging and food. Course fee $350. Fall, spring.
  
  • PSYC 6099 - Practicum in Psychology and Counseling


    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): good standing in the graduate program and approval of instructor. May be taken for a maximum of 12 semester hours. Course fee $200.
  
  • PSYC 6301 - Thesis


    3 0 0
  
  • PSYC 6302 - Thesis


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s):  . Course fee $15.
  
  • PSYC 6310 - Advanced Statistics in Psychology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3310. Advanced study of statistical designs and analyses in psychology.
  
  • PSYC 6311 - Research and Experimental Design in Psychology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3310. Complex research designs, including factional, factorial and incomplete block. Coverage of parameter estimation in psychology.
  
  • PSYC 6312 - Seminar in Biological Psychology


    3 3 0
    Advanced study of biological psychology and sensation and perceptions. Fall.
  
  • PSYC 6313 - Seminar in Learning


    3 3 0
    Advanced study of animal learning/behavior and human memory/cognition. Spring.
  
  • PSYC 6314 - Philosophy of Science and Psychology Ethics


    3 3 0
    The relationship among science, psychology and philosophy. Professional ethics for the field of psychology in the contemporary environment. Spring.
  
  • PSYC 6315 - Social and Cultural Foundations of Psychology


    3 3 0
    Historical foundations and social influences that have historically impacted accepted psychological theories. Examine how increased knowledge of the influence of culture has lead to re-examination of such theories as identify formation, attributions, aggression, emotions, conformity, attitudes and gender. Fall.
  
  • PSYC 6340 - Seminar in Human Development


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): restricted to students admitted to graduate psychology program or permission of instructor. Basic topics in human development. Course fee $25.
  
  • PSYC 6351 - Assessment I


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 4371 or consent of instructor. Advanced principles of psychological assessment and methods for determining the extent of behavioral and psychological dysfunction. Course fee $25. Fall.
  
  • PSYC 6352 - Assessment II


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 6351 ; consent of instructor. Intermediate course covering how to learn and apply psychological assessment techniques. Includes competency-based requirement for administration, scoring, interpretation and reporting of selected standardized assessment measures. Course fee $150. Spring.
  
  • PSYC 6353 - Assessment III


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 6352 ; admission to the Graduate Psychology Program and consent of instructor. Advanced course covering higher-level skills in assessment, interpretation and reporting. Course fee $150. Fall.
  
  • PSYC 6360 - Advanced Psychopathology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 4360/PSYC 5360  or permission of instructor. Dynamics of basic psychopathological disorders. Fall.
  
  • PSYC 6361 - Advanced Child Psychopathology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2314 or other course covering human development. Advanced course addressing DSM-IV and IDEA classification systems of children’s disorders with emphasis on assessment and treatment of children’s mental, emotional, behavioral and medical disabilities. Summer.
  
  • PSYC 6369 - Professional Seminar in School Psychology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the school psychology track of the psychology master’s degree program or consent of instructor. Professional preparation and socialization to the field of school psychology. History of school psychology as a discipline will be presented, along with roles and functions of the school psychologist. Ethical principles and responsibilities will be emphasized. Course fee $25. Summer.
  
  • PSYC 6371 - School Consultation and Collaboration


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the school psychology track of the psychology master’s degree program or consent of instructor. Introduction to theory and practice of consultation. Course goal is to facilitate development of a conceptual framework for providing consultative services to parents, teachers, other educational professionals, and systems within public school or other educational settings and programs. Course fee $25. Spring.
  
  • PSYC 6373 - Psychological Interventions


    3 3 0
    Introductory course in theory and practice of conducting psychological interventions. Course encompasses development of communication and relationship skills and implementation of empirically validated individual and group interventions. Spring.
  
  • PSYC 6374 - Marriage and Family Counseling


    3 3 0
    Intervention for marriage and family crises.
  
  • PSYC 6375 - Intervention for Children and Adolescents


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 6373  or permission of instructor. Advanced course covering the implementation of empirically validated individual and group interventions with an emphasis on best practices for children and adolescents. Spring.
  
  • PSYC 6377 - Behavior Modification


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3430 or equivalent. Instruction and practice in the skills of behavioral observation, behavior analysis, and behavior modification and its applications in educational, medical and mental health settings. Course fee $50.
  
  • PSYC 6378 - Program Evaluation and Applied Research

    Same as SOCI 6378 .
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): undergraduate statistics. Research procedures to systematically investigate the effectiveness of intervention programs and to conduct single-subject design and qualitative research in applied settings.
  
  • PSYC 6392 - Current Issues in Psychology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): 12 hours in psychology, (including PSYC 2301) or permission of instructor. Emphasis on recent advances, emerging trends and contemporary perspectives. May be repeated.

Reading

  
  • EDRD 5386 - Secondary Reading in the Content Area


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Pre-admission into the alternative certification program. Development of reading skills and abilities in the middle school and secondary content-area classroom. Emphasis on cognitive processes, questioning strategies, study skills and comprehension of expository text. Demonstrate knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and relate recent research to instruction implications in the classroom. Fall, spring.
  
  • EDRD 6095 - Problems in Reading Education


    1-3 0 0
    Actual problems related to reading education. To be taken only after prearrangement with a faculty member and approval of department head. May be repeated once when topics vary. Fall, spring, summer I, II.
  
  • EDRD 6331 - Reading Skills Instruction: Research, Principles and Practices


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): conditional admission into an alternative certification program. Principles and practices of teaching reading in the elementary and middle school classroom. Emphasis on emergent literacy, decoding strategies, vocabulary development, comprehension, assessment of reading difficulties, study skills and content area integration. Summer.
  
  • EDRD 6332 - Reading in Content Areas


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): conditional admission into the alternative certification program. Investigation of current content area reading programs with emphasis on characteristics of effective content area teaching: establishing a strong structure of understanding expository text; acquisition of vocabulary, comprehension and study strategies as they relate to content area learning and teaching, including the role of technology as a learning and teaching tool. Summer.
  
  • EDRD 6340 - Foundations in Reading


    3 3 0
    Theoretical models of the reading process, historical perspectives on reading instruction and language learning. Provides an understanding of the construction of reading theory and its relationship to instructional practices. Survey of research and theory in behaviorism, constructivism, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistis as influences on current reading practices; integration of instructional technology. Fall of even years.
  
  • EDRD 6341 - Diagnosis and Remediation


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): six hours of graduate or undergraduate reading courses. Advanced study of informal and formal assessments, including state-mandated instruments, with emphasis on administration, interpretation and evaluation of results obtained. Procedures for diagnosis and methods and materials for corrective techniques. Includes clinical practice. Summer of even years.
  
  • EDRD 6344 - Multicultural Child and Adolescent Literature


    3 3 0
    Exploration of various genres of literature written for elementary and secondary students. Equity issues of gender, age, race, ethnicity, exceptionality and language diversity will be explored in child and adolescent literature. Attention to award-winning literature, social change and curriculum revision, research and instructional strategies designed to enrich all content areas. Emphasis on literature-based reading programs, and empowerment of authors and illustrators of diverse language and cultural backgrounds. Fall of odd years.
  
  • EDRD 6345 - Emergent Literacy in Family and Cultural Context


    3 3 0
    Emergent literacy in context of family, language community and culture. Family literacy issues and values influencing early oral language, reading, drawing-writing development. Environmental print awareness, home-school connection and developmentally appropriate practice. Survey of qualitative research in psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics and early childhood education. Integration of instructional technology. Spring of even years.
  
  • EDRD 6346 - Language and Literacy in the Classroom


    3 3 0
    Implementation of reading and writing processes in the elementary and secondary classroom. Emphasis on a language-centered view of teaching and learning, and models of effective instructional approaches. Focuses on current interdisciplinary influences, qualitative and naturalistic research, portfolio development, integration of instructional technology and authentic assessment. Includes clinical experience. Summer of even years.
  
  • EDRD 6348 - Organization and Administration of Reading Programs


    3 3 0
    Survey of current research, trends and issues, federal and state initiatives, legislation and resources related to development, supervision and administration of reading programs, pre-K through adult learners. Includes clinical experience. Spring of odd years.
  
  • EDRD 6399 - Reading Specialist Practicum


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): EDRD 6332 , EDRD 6340 , EDRD 6341 , EDRD 6344 , EDRD 6345 , EDRD 6346 , and EDRD 6348 . Practicum in a PK-12 school accredited or approved by the TEA and approved by WTAMU. Focus is on literacy leadership, collaboration, and literacy coaching. Includes 160 clock-hours of supervised field-based experiences. Spring.

Secondary Education

  
  • EDSE 6095 - Problems in Education


    1-3 1-3 0-6
    Prerequisite(s): approval of department head. May be repeated once when topics vary. Fall, spring, summer I, summer II.
  
  • EDSE 6333 - Secondary Teaching Methods


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Pre-admission into an alternative certification program, consent required. Intensive study of general methods of teaching, which focuses on secondary curriculum, instructional planning and instructional skills, including strategies for English language learners. Summer, fall.

Social Work

  
  • SOCW 5303 - Social Services to Children and Families

    SOCW 4303
    3 3 0
    Child welfare service, including historical perspective; supportive services such as family service and child-guidance clinics; supplementary services such as day care, homemaker and protective; substitute services such as foster-family adoption and child-care institutions. Spring.
  
  • SOCW 5310 - Group and Community Processes


    3 3 0
    Understanding the nature of groups and communities, process of group and community development and relevance of group and community work in different settings. Fall.
  
  • SOCW 5321 - Practice Methods with Diverse Populations


    3 3 0
    Various disenfranchised groups and the application of practice techniques appropriate to these populations. Values, ethics and self-exploration related to diverse populations are explored and skills needed for culturally competent intervention developed. Spring.
  
  • SOCW 5362 - Social Research


    3 3 0
    Logic and techniques of social research. Relationship of social theory and method. Summer.
  
  • SOCW 5370 - Comparative Social Welfare: Go Global

    SOCW 4370
    3 3 0
    Focuses on social policy and the cultural values that impact modern-day social policy. The core component of the course is comparing social service theories and practices in another culture with those prevalent in the U.S. Convergence and divergence of cultural values and institutional systems are explored. May and winter intersessions.
  
  • SOCW 5380 - Theory of Human Behavior


    3 3 0
    A theoretical perspective of explaining and/or describing human behavior in a variety of social environmental settings. Application of theory will be considered in the context of psychological, social, biological, and spiritual domains. Summer.
  
  • SOCW 5381 - Social Policy and Planning


    3 3 0
    Institutional nature of social welfare and its relationship to other institutions in society. Skills and tasks required in policy.
  
  • SOCW 5383 - Micro Social Work Practice


    3 3 0
    Introduces a generalist problem-solving model within a social systems perspective which is applied to micro level social work practice. Examines the broad base of knowledge, skills, values, and ethics, which underlie all forms of social work practice. Fall.
  
  • SOCW 5395 - Current Issues in Social Work


    3 3 0
    Topics of special interest in the field of social work. Emphasis on recent advances, emerging trends and contemporary perspectives. May be repeated up to three times for credit when topics vary.
  
  • SOCW 5488 - Field Instruction I


    4 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): 3.0 GPA overall, SOCW 5383  and consent of instructor. Beginning experience in social agencies, under faculty supervision, involving direct practice activities of the social work student with individuals, groups and community.
  
  • SOCW 5498 - Field Instruction II


    4 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): 3.0 GPA overall, SOCW 5383 , SOCW 5488  and consent of instructor. Field work in social agencies under supervision as prescribed and arranged by the staff. Translation and extension of social work knowledge in professionally supervised practice with individuals, groups and community.
  
  • SOCW 6305 - Integrative Seminar


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): completion of all other M.S.W. course work; may be taken concurrently with SOCW 6399 . Focuses on issues and aspects of practice of broad concern to the profession of social work. Faculty members serve as consultants and resource persons to seminar members.
  
  • SOCW 6310 - Advanced Social Policy


    3 3 0
    Conceptual frameworks are investigated for analyzing and evaluating social welfare policies and programs; policy advocacy is explored.
  
  • SOCW 6321 - Critical Social Work


    3 3 0
    Characteristics and distribution of ethnic and other culture minorities in modern societies related to majority groups; nature and causes of discrimination at the societal, institutional and personal level; problems of minority acceptance. Critical examination of oppression, discrimination and prejudice and how they impact policy, social identity, and inter-group relations; intersectionality of oppression and privilege.
  
  • SOCW 6331 - Individual and Group Practice


    3 3 0
    Characteristics and understanding of people as individuals and members of groups; development of techniques for working with individuals and groups during times of crisis and ongoing personal development. Summer.
  
  • SOCW 6341 - Community and Organizational Practice


    3 3 0
    Human service organizations and community with emphasis on theory and practice models. Focuses on understanding community and organizational change.
  
  • SOCW 6362 - Program Evaluation in Social Work


    3 3 0
    Methods of scientific inquiry as it applies to social work. Techniques and tools of social research, problem conceptualization, research designs and data collection. Focuses on program evaluation. With consent of instructor, may be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
  
  • SOCW 6380 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment Life Span


    3 3 0
    Integrated understanding of processes which influence development of individuals through the life cycle. Enables understanding of people with problems as individuals, members of groups and members of communities.
  
  • SOCW 6385 - Problems in Social Work


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Directed individual and group investigations of specific area of social work not otherwise covered in available courses. Topics may vary based on individual interest area and the class may be taken up to three times for credit with topics vary.
  
  • SOCW 6397 - Applied Social Work Practice I


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): GPA of 3.0; completion of SOCW 6380 , SOCW 6321 .  Advanced social work practice experience in social agencies, under faculty supervision, involving practice activities of students with individuals, groups and communities.
  
  • SOCW 6398 - Applied Social Work Practice II


    3 0 0
    Provides opportunity for the application of social work values, knowledge and skills gained in the classroom and from ASWP I in the student’s area of concentration. Course fee $40.
 

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