May 10, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate 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.

(HAZ)

Courses marked with (HAZ) may require the use of hazardous chemicals and/or equipment. To participate in these classes, an online “Student Laboratory Safety Training” is required and assigned through WTClass upon registration for the class. By registering for the class, the student agrees to 

  • Complete the assigned training by no later than 12th class day for fall/spring terms or 5th class day for summer terms; and
  • Acknowledge non-participation in activities if not completed by 18th class day for fall/spring terms; 10th class day for summer terms.

 

 

Political Science

(Offered through the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice.)

  
  • POSC 4356 - Principles of Emergency Management

    Cross-listed with EMA 4356  and CRIJ 4356 .
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2305 , POSC 2306 . The devastation caused by hurricanes, floods and wildfires highlights the need for highly trained professionals who can develop effective strategies in response to these disasters. Principles of emergency management will cover social and environmental processes that generate hazards. Will include vulnerability analysis, hazard mitigation, emergency response and disaster recovery.
  
  • POSC 4357 - Public Policy Formulation


    3 3 0
    Dynamics of public-policy formulation. Emphasis on analytical framework and substance of policy.
  
  • POSC 4358 - Comparative American Public Administration


    3 3 0
    Theory relevant comparison of public administration, public policy and political science in the American states.
  
  • POSC 4359 - Organizational Theory in the Public Sector

    Cross-listed with EMA 4359 .
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2305 , POSC 2306 . Interaction of individuals and groups in government organizations. Topics include individual behavior in organizations, group dynamics, communication in the working environment and concepts of motivations.
  
  • POSC 4360 - GIS Technology for Public and Emergency Management

    Cross-listed with EMA 4360 .
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):  . Crosslisted with CRIJ/EMA 4356. Covers technologies that are applied during each of the phases of public administration and emergency management. Typical technologies include: information management, message handling, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Global Positioning System.
  
  • POSC 4363 - Topics in Comparative Politics


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2304 . This course offers a study in selected areas of comparative politics, including area studies, comparative foreign policy, comparative political theory and/or comparative political violence. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of nine credit hours.
  
  • POSC 4365 - Topics in International Relations


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing. This course offers an in-depth study of selected areas of international relations, such as the United Nations  or globalization. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of nine credit hours.
  
  • POSC 4366 - Modern Political Thought


    3 3 0
    Leading political ideas of the 19th and 20th centuries and their relation to social and economic conditions and political institutions of the time.
  
  • POSC 4367 - American Political Thought


    3 3 0
    Ideas from the colonial period to present.
  
  • POSC 4368 - Topics in Political Theory


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 3365 . In-depth exploration of a specific topic in political theory. Topic changes each semester. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • POSC 4369 - American National Security


    3 3 0
    Political analysis of structures, functions and policies relating to American national security; emphasis on defense and intelligence institutions and policies, conventional weapons, weapons of mass destruction, homeland security, terrorism and international linkages.
  
  • POSC 4370 - International Relations


    3 3 0
    Basic historical, economic and cultural factors in contemporary world politics. Rise and development of Western state systems; foundations of national power; sovereignty, nationalism, and imperialism and problems resulting from these factors; development of concepts of international cooperation of government.
  
  • POSC 4371 - American Foreign Policy


    3 3 0
    Evolution, objectives and special problems of American foreign policy with reference to developments since World War II.
  
  • POSC 4372 - Nuclear Weapons and World Politics


    3 3 0
    History of development of nuclear weapons and delivery systems: use during World War II, deterrence and related theories, scenarios for nuclear war, Soviet and American views,proliferation, arms limitation efforts, peace movements and the overall impact on international relations.
  
  • POSC 4374 - International Law and Organization


    3 3 0
    Nature, sources, development and scope of public international law; present status of international law; evolution, scope, and functions of institutions and agencies for international cooperation. Emphasis on the United States.
  
  • POSC 4375 - Capital Punishment

    Cross-listed with CRIJ 4375  and SOCI 4375 .
    3 3 0
    Capital punishment in the United States will be examined using a balanced approach. Moral and legal considerations, as well as application of the death penalty, will be investigated.
  
  • POSC 4376 - Former Soviet Union: Domestic and Foreign Policies


    3 3 0
    Survey of the Russian era before the communist revolution of 1917, the period of communist rule and the post-Soviet era. Equal emphasis on domestic political developments and foreign policy.
  
  • POSC 4378 - Asian Governments and Politics


    3 3 0
    Political analysis of major nations of Asia: People’s Republic of China, Japan and India; survey of other nations in South, East and Southeast Asia; international relations involving the region.
  
  • POSC 4379 - Middle Eastern Politics


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2305 . This course offers an introduction to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), from a comparative perspective. It introduces the student to a brief history of the region and examines the geography, the political structure, the social structure and the economic conditions of each state in the MENA region. Issues for discussion include authoritarian rule, development, conflict, terrorism, human rights and the role of Islam in the region.
  
  • POSC 4380 - European Parliamentary Governments


    3 3 0
    Organization, procedures and problems of parliamentary government in comparison with the presidential system of the United States. Based on study of governments of England, France and Germany.
  
  • POSC 4381 - North American Governments


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2305 . Examination of government and politics in the countries of North America, including Canada, Mexico and the United States. Includes analysis of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
  
  • POSC 4388 - Senior Seminar in Political Science


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2304 , POSC 2305 , POSC 2306  and 15 hours of upper-level POSC courses; senior standing only; consent of instructor. Provides Political Science majors with the opportunity to demonstrate competence in the discipline of Political Science while also allowing for further career development.
  
  • POSC 4392 - American Politics


    3 3 0
    Designed to permit departmental staff members to develop a course which thoroughly examines some contemporary issue or problem in American politics. Students should check with the department for specific topic. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • POSC 4393 - Honors Practicum in Political Science


    3-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): senior and honors standing; permission of Honors Program and instructor. Class will provide advanced honors political science students an opportunity for original research, field research and/or internship in political science. Students will work closely with a professor in preparation and presentation of work to a scholarly/professional audience.

Portuguese

(Offered through the Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages.)

  
  • PORT 1411 - Elementary Portuguese I


    4 3 2
    An introduction to the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding Portuguese language.
  
  • PORT 1412 - Elementary Portuguese II


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): PORT 1411 . Continuation of PORT 1411 . An introduction to the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding of Portuguese language.

Professional Development

  
  • EDPD 3340 - Educational Foundations


    3 3 0
    This course is for candidates seeking PK-12 Texas classroom teacher certification. The focus of this course is human development, student diversity, planning, developmentally appropriate instruction, learning theories, positive classroom environment, managing student behavior. Course is aligned with Texas educator standards and the TExES PPR domains and competencies.
  
  • EDPD 4095 - Problems in Professional Development


    1-3 0 0
    Problems relating to professional education. To be taken only after prearrangement with a faculty member and approval of department head. May be repeated once when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • EDPD 4340 - Classroom Management


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): professional education courses required prior to student teaching semester, admission and retention in teacher education, required grade point averages, elementary-lack no more than two courses in interdisciplinary course work and one course in subject concentration, secondary-lack no more than one course in each teaching field, all-level-lack no more than two courses in teaching field, lack no more than 15 semester hours for completion of degree/deficiency plan program (excluding student teacher courses). Application of principles of classroom management/discipline at all levels; understanding and application of learning theories, instructional methodology, human relations, and leadership skills. Emphasis on the relationship between classroom environment and student behavior.
  
  • EDPD 4341 - Classroom Management in Agriscience


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): EDPD 3340 , EPSY 3341  and admission to and retention in teacher education. Development of skills relevant to classroom and laboratory management unique to the agriscience classroom; understanding and application of learning theories, instructional methodology, human relations and leadership skills. Should be take concurrently with student teaching.
  
  • EDPD 4350 - Management and Organization for Instructional Settings


    3 3 0
    This course focuses on theories, research, and applications of management in instructional settings. This course may not be substituted for EDPD 4340 . Under certain conditions, this course may count toward credit in the Panhandle Alternative Certification (PACE) program. For details, contact the PACE advisor before enrolling in the course.
  
  • EDPD 4363 - Bilingual Teaching Methods


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):  ,   or  , and Spanish language proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Methodology for teaching content areas to Spanish speakers.
  
  • EDPD 4378 - Language Development


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): 60 semester hours. 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.
  
  • EDPD 4388 - English as a Second Language Teaching Methods


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):  . Study of specific methodology in teaching English as a second language to English Language Learners.

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 2170 - Psychology Seminar


    1 1-0 0-2
    Selected high-interest topics in psychology with emphasis on recent advances, emerging trends and contemporary perspectives. Can be repeated as often as needed; can only take course once per faculty member.
  
  • PSYC 2272 - Professional Psychology: Careers, Ethics and Research Methodology


    2 1 2
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Introduction to areas of specialization, ethical considerations and research methods in professional psychology with emphasis on critical thinking, communication techniques, empirical methods and evaluation of research data.
  
  • PSYC 2301 - General Psychology


    3 3 0
    Introduction to psychology as a science.
  
  • PSYC 2308 - Child Development


    3 3 0
    Findings and theory concerning child development within the context of culture and environment.
  
  • PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development


    3 3 0
    Study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences of a developing human from conception to death.
  
  • PSYC 2315 - Human Behavior and Personal Adjustment

    Cross-listed with SOCW 2315 .
    3 3 0
    Individual and social factors which influence behavior, emphasis on prevention of maladjustment.
  
  • PSYC 3310 - Introduction to Statistics


    3 3 0
    Descriptive statistics, including central tendency, variability, correlation and regression. Inferential statistics with emphasis on ANOVA.
  
  • PSYC 3311 - Experimental Psychology


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 , PSYC 3310 . Experimental methods of psychology and use in study of psychological processes.
  
  • PSYC 3320 - Biological Psychology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Physiological mechanisms underlying basic psychological functions.
  
  • PSYC 3322 - Health Psychology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Introduction to the field of health psychology with emphasis on a biopsychosocial approach to the study of health promotion and maintenance, prevention and treatment of illness, identification of causes and correlates of health and illness, and impact of health institutions and health professionals on people’s behavior.
  
  • PSYC 3350 - Social Psychology

    Cross-listed with SOCI 3350 .
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Review of theories and research relating to individual behavior in the social environment.
  
  • PSYC 3371 - Principles of Psychological Testing


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Principles of psychological testing and measurement. Introduction to administration and interpretation of representative psychological measures.
  
  • PSYC 3373 - Forensic Psychology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Introduction to the field of psychology with emphasis on jury decision making, criminal profiling, eyewitness memory, insanity/mental competency and careers within forensic psychology.
  
  • PSYC 3392 - Current Issues in Psychology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Topics such as psychology of religion, psychobiology, community psychology or behavioral medicine. Can be repeated as often as needed; can only take course once per faculty member.
  
  • PSYC 3430 - Psychology of Learning


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Current research and issues on reinforcement, punishment, extinction, generalization, discrimination learning, transfer and retention. Concurrent human and animal laboratory exercises.
  
  • PSYC 4095 - Problems in Psychology


    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 , 3.0 GPA in all work completed in psychology and approval of department head. Production of a creditable problem of research in a psychological field of value to the student. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • PSYC 4319 - History and Systems of Psychology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Survey of history and major systems of psychology.
  
  • PSYC 4324 - 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 4325 - Human Neuropsychology


    3 3 0
    Exploration of the relationship between structure and function of the human nervous system and behavior of both normal and impaired individuals.
  
  • PSYC 4335 - Cognitive Processes


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Examination of research findings related to cognition, including early perceptual processes, attention, concepts, memory, knowledge representations, language and reasoning.
  
  • PSYC 4341 - Psychology of Adolescence and Youth


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Psychological growth and development from adolescence through early maturity.
  
  • PSYC 4342 - Psychology of Adulthood


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Theoretical and practical issues in adulthood, including aging and death.
  
  • PSYC 4355 - Theories of Personality


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Major theories of personality development.
  
  • PSYC 4360 - Abnormal Psychology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Personality abnormalities; description, causation and treatment.
  
  • PSYC 4361 - Individual Differences and Child Psychopathology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Foundation in understanding of individual differences in children and adolescents with focus on assessment, functioning and treatment of child and adolescent psychopathology.
  
  • PSYC 4375 - Theories of Counseling


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Major counseling theories, related techniques, and introduction to current ethical and professional issues for the beginning human services worker.
  
  • PSYC 4380 - Comparative Psychology: Behavior & Evolution


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 . Introduces students to the overlapping fields of comparative and evolutionary psychology. Course examines and compares behaviors of diverse species (including humans) in order to discover principles of behavior. Course also provides students with information about the utility of making predictions about behavior based on evolutionary theory.
  
  • PSYC 4399 - Practicum in Psychology


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301 , 3.0 GPA in all work completed in psychology and approval of department head. Supervised field experience under person with background and primary training in psychology. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.

Reading

  
  • EDRD 3301 - Teaching Reading Through Children’s Literature


    3 3 0
    Techniques and methods of teaching reading through use of children’s literature. Emphasis on genres, author and illustrator studies, multicultural and international publications, and historical and contemporary publishing trends. Criteria for building an equitable and balanced collection for home, classroom and library.
  
  • EDRD 3302 - Reading Skills in the Elementary School


    3 3 0
    Surveys of current theories of reading and developmental reading instruction, including emergent literacy, word identification, comprehension and study skills, and models of teaching reading.
  
  • EDRD 3304 - Structured Literacy


    3 3 0
    Reading instruction for the prevention, intervention or remediation of reading difficulties. Content includes phonology and phonological awareness, sound/symbol association, syllable instruction, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
  
  • EDRD 4095 - Problems in Reading Education


    1-3 0 0
    Actual problems relating 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 for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • EDRD 4302 - Evaluation of Reading Performance


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): EDRD 3302  or EDRD 3304 . Basic principles of evaluation applied to reading performance with survey of day-to-day procedures and materials which classroom teachers can use in determining and meeting reading needs of children.
  
  • EDRD 4304 - Reading Skills in the Content Field


    3 3 0
    This course provides a more complete understanding of reading instruction, including the relation of reading ability to academic achievement, procedures for teaching reading skills needed in content-area reading, and reading difficulties.
  
  • EDRD 4306 - Teaching Reading in Middle School


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): EDRD 3301 . Designed to develop and maintain literacy skills in middle school grades. Emphasis on a solid understanding of reading, writing and study strategies needed by all middle school learners.
  
  • EDRD 4386 - Secondary Reading in the Content Area


    3 3 0
    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.

Religion

  
  • RELI 1371 - Old Testament Studies


    3 3 0
    History, literature and teaching of the Old Testament.
  
  • RELI 1372 - New Testament Studies


    3 3 0
    History, literature and teaching of the New Testament.
  
  • RELI 2371 - Comparative Religion


    3 3 0
    Major religions of the world, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Secondary Education

  
  • EDSE 4095 - Problems in Secondary Education


    1-3 0 0
    Study and/or research on an identified topic in secondary education. Requires approval of department head. May be repeated once when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • EDSE 4320 - Teaching in Secondary Schools I


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): EDPD 3340 , EPSY 3341 , and admission to the Educator Preparation Program. Intensive study of general methods of teaching which focuses on secondary curriculum, instructional planning and instructional skills, including strategies for English language learners. To be taken prior to clinical teaching. Field experience required.
  
  • EDSE 4321 - Teaching in Agriscience


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): EDPD 3340 , EPSY 3341 , admission to and retention in teacher education. Intensive study of teaching methods, instructional planning and instructional skills utilized in the teaching of agricultural science in secondary schools. Must be taken prior to student teaching. Field experience required.
  
  • EDSE 4328 - Teaching of School Music


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): EDPD 3340 , EPSY 3341 , admission to and retention in teacher education. Intensive study of teaching vocal and instrumental music in secondary school. To be taken semester of student teaching. Usually offered only during fall semesters. Field experiences required.
  
  • EDSE 4330 - Teaching in Secondary Schools II


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): EDPD 3340 EPSY 3341 , and admission to the Educator Preparation program. Intensive study of discipline specific teaching methods, curriculum design, differentiated instruction, classroom uses of instructional technology, and assessment strategies for secondary schools. Must be taken prior to clinical teaching. Field experience is required.
  
  • EDSE 4331 - Instructional Delivery for Secondary Education


    3 3 0
    Course focuses on theories and practices of secondary teaching. This course may not be substituted for EDSE 4320  or EDSE 4330 . Under certain conditions, this course may count toward credit in the Panhandle Alternative Certification (PACE) program. For details, contact the PACE advisor before enrolling in the course.
  
  • EDSE 4340 - Student Teaching-Secondary


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): professional education courses required prior to student teaching semester, admission and retention in teacher education, required grade point averages, secondary-lack no more than one course in each teaching field, all-level-lack no more than two courses in teaching field, lack no more than 15 semester hours for completion of degree/deficiency plan program (excluding student teacher courses). Students are required to enroll in a minimum of two student teaching courses for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Students will successfully complete six weeks of student teaching in their teaching field at the secondary level. Successful completion will be noted on the student’s transcript by a grade of “S,” indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points.
  
  • EDSE 4341 - Student Teaching-Secondary


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): professional education courses required prior to clinical teaching semester, admission and retention in the Educator Preparation Program, and required grade point averages. Candidates are required to enroll in a minimum of two clinical teaching courses for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Candidates will successfully complete six weeks of clinical teaching in their teaching field at the secondary level. Successful completion will be noted on the candidate’s transcript by a grade of “S,” indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points.

Sign Language

  
  • SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language I


    3 3 0
    This introductory course to American Sign Language (ASL) includes finger spelling, vocabulary, basic sentence structure, history, deaf culture, current trends, principles of linguistics and grammatical structures. Basic expressive skills using the manual alphabet, numbers, and signs prepare the student to communicate on a basic level with deaf individuals.
  
  • SGNL 1302 - Beginning American Sign Language II


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SGNL 1301 . Expansion to the introduction to Beginning American Sign Language I. Fingerspelling will be more in depth to increase fluency, build on the foundation of previously learned vocabulary, and expand basic sentence structure to use more complex sentence structure in preparing individuals to communicate with deaf individuals.

Social Work

  
  • SOCW 2074 - Independent Study


    1-3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SOCW 2315 - Human Behavior and Personal Adjustment

    Cross-listed with PSYC 2315 .
    3 3 0
    Individual and social factors which influence behavior. Emphasis on prevention of maladjustment.
  
  • SOCW 2361 - Introduction to Social Work


    3 3 0
    Survey and analysis of social welfare and the social work profession. Philosophy, history, fields of service, practice settings, professional roles, current issues and future directions of social work.
  
  • SOCW 3094 - Independent Study


    1-3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SOCW 3301 - Social Welfare: Structure and Process


    3 3 0
    Historical and social forces and their impact on the social welfare institution in the United States.
  
  • SOCW 3302 - Critical Thinking


    3 3 0
    Students critically examine social issues, personal and professional values, and current social work literature. Incorporates examining self; learning the art of conscious use of self and critical reflection is an important component being an effective Social Worker. Students will learn APA style.
  
  • SOCW 3362 - Statistics for the Social Sciences

    Cross-listed with POSC 3362 , SOCI 3362  and CRIJ 3362 .
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314 , MATH 1332 , or MATH 1324 . Introduction to statistical techniques most commonly used in social sciences, including nonparametric tests, correlation, sampling techniques and use of SPSS and/or Excel.
  
  • SOCW 3380 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SOCW 2315  and SOCW 2361 . First course in a sequence that explores the reciprocal relationships between humans and their surroundings. Focuses on life span development from birth to death.
  
  • SOCW 4303 - Social Services for Children and Families


    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.
  
  • SOCW 4305 - Social Services and the Aging

    Cross-listed with SOCI 4305 .
    3 3 0
    Survey of social and economic conditions of the aged in America; physical and mental aspects of aging; institutional care, governmental policies and social-service delivery systems.
  
  • SOCW 4310 - Mezzo Practice with Groups

    Cross-listed with SOCI 4310 .
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): By instructor consent. Must be formally admitted to the Social Work Program. Understanding the nature of groups, process of group development and relevance of group work in different settings.
  
  • SOCW 4320 - Loss and Grief

    Cross-listed with SOCI 4320 .
    3 3 0
    Processes and issues related to death and dying as well as other types of loss and grief, including divorce, adoption and foster care. Includes self-awareness about death and dying, as well as unresolved loss issues in the person’s life.
  
  • SOCW 4321 - Practice Methods with Diverse Populations


    3 0 2
    Various disenfranchised groups and application of practice techniques appropriate to their populations. Values, ethics and self-exploration related to diverse populations.
  
  • SOCW 4335 - Values, Ethics and Religion in Social Work


    3 3 0
    Introduction of an ethical decision-making model within a social systems perspective that is applied to all levels of social work practice. Professional use of self and its dependence upon personal, societal and professional values will be explored, while personal aspects of religion and spirituality are discussed and considered in terms of appropriate social work practice.
  
  • SOCW 4341 - Macro Practice with Communities and Organizations

    Cross-listed with SOCI 4341 .
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SOCW 3301 . By instructor consent. Must be formally admitted to the Social Work Program. Community organizations and problems. Development of the community, its population and occupational structure, institutions and social values, and trends in American community development.
  
  • SOCW 4345 - Health-Care Policy and Planning

    Cross-listed with SOCI 4345 .
    3 3 0
    Comprehensive overview of major issues in health-care practices and policy in the United States.
  
  • SOCW 4362 - Social Research

    Cross-listed with SOCI 4362 .
    3 3 0
    Logic and techniques of social research. Relationship of social theory and method.
 

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