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REL 127 - World Religions and Ethics
An introduction to selected western and eastern religious traditions that examine the beliefs, practices, rituals, and ethics of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites ENG 101
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REL 128 - The Historical and Cultural World of the Bible
An introduction to selections from the Hebrew Bible and New Testament examined in light of the cultural and historical contexts in which the texts were originally written.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites ENG 101
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SLP 257 - Phonetics
A study of the International Phonetic Alphabet as applied to the English language with an analysis of the production of sound both in isolation and connected speech.
Credits: 3
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SLP 258 - Survey of Speech Language Pathology
This course provides an introduction to the study of communication sciences and disorders and the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. An introduction to the typical speech and language development, anatomy and physiology for speech and hearing science, and etiologies, evaluation procedures, and therapy techniques for various communication disorders is included in course content. Guided clinical observations may be required.
Credits: 3
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SLP 259 - The Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism
A study of the anatomy of the speech and hearing mechanism with emphasis on the structure and function of the various components involved in speech and hearing.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Students must earn a grade of C or better in SLP 257 , SLP 258 , and SLP 264
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SLP 260 - Clinical Procedures in Speech-Language Pathology
This course introduces the degree candidate in Speech-Language Pathology to the clinical education process. Goal setting, lesson planning, methods of observing, describing and recording behavior, formal and informal assessment, professional dispositions and related topics are also discussed. Degree candidates develop clinical writing skills appropriate to various speech-language pathology settings. This course is an introduction to the clinical practicum experience and requires guided observation of a wide variety of clinical cases.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Students must a grade of C or better in SLP 257 , SLP 258 , SLP 264 , SLP 259 , SLP 380 , and SLP 387
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SLP 264 - Clinical Observations
This course will provide enrolled students with a basic understanding of communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. Students will be required to complete a minimum 25 hours of guided clinical observation under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist who holds a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCCSLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Students will also gain experience describing speech and language using both oral and written communication.
Credits: 3
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SLP 270 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SLP 310 - Speech Language Pathology Clinical Technology
Degree candidates will learn effective use of clinical technology for assessment, treatment, and productivity. The use of assistive technology and the identification of technology resources will also be addressed in the course.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Students must earn a grade of C or better in SLP 258 , SLP 264 , SLP 375 , SLP 384 , and SLP 387
Corequisite SLP 260
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SLP 318 - Introduction to Audiology
This course focuses on the fundamental aspects of hearing including a study of the physics of sound, the anatomy of physiology of the hearing mechanism, and the etiology of hearing loss and other auditory processing difficulties.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Students must earn a grade of C or better in SLP 264 , SLP 258 , and SLP 259
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SLP 330 - Speech and Hearing Science
This course is an introduction to the physics of sounds and to the functioning of the vocal tract as a resonating system for speech production. Instruction will focus on the clinical application of principles of speech and hearing science to the evaluation and treatment of individuals with communication disorders. Students in this course will be able to define sound, simple harmonic motion, pressure waves, decibels, complex waves, resonance, and sound transmission and will learn the application of acoustics to speech production, spectrographic analysis, speech synthesis, as well as the relationship between acoustics, articulation, and resonance.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites C o rbetter in SLP 259 , 4 s.h. Chemistry or Physics course with lab, MATH 140 or equivalent or other college level math
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SLP 340 - Fluency Disorders
This course presents the theory, diagnosis, and treatment of fluency disorders in children, adolescents, and adults with a focus on fluency disorders in children. Students in this course will be able to describe the symptomatology of fluency disorders, survey theories of fluency disorders, and examine normal versus abnormal fluency development. The focus will be on the design and application of appropriate treatment programs for children with fluency disorders.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites C or better in SLP 258 and SLP 264
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SLP 365 - Clinical Practicum I
Degree candidates in the clinical track must meet the following requirements prior to enrolling in the first semester of Clinical Practicum:
- Earn a passing score on three sections (math, reading, writing) of the Praxis Core Exam. Candidates must pass this exam at least 90 days prior to the beginning of the first semester of clinical practicum.
- Earn a score of score of 80% or better on an assessment of the degree candidate’s understanding of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics for Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (found at www.asha.org) as well as the South Carolina Labor, Licensing, and Regulations Board Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act and Regulations (found at www.llr.sc.gov/aud).
- Complete all prerequisite courses: SLP 257, SLP 258, SLP 264, SLP 259, SLP 380, SLP 387, SLP 384, SLP 375 and with a grade of C or better.
- Earn a local GPA of 3.0 or better by the semester prior to initially enrolling in the Clinical Practicum.
- Earn a major GPA of 3.0 or better by midterm of the semester prior to the first semester of clinical practicum.
- Earn no more than two grades of C+ or below in SLP courses.
- Earn a grade of B or better in SLP 260, SLP 365, and SLP 366.
- Earn a score of 80% or better on the program comprehensive examination given during the SLP 260 course. If a student does not pass the examination on the first attempt, a second attempt will be administered within two weeks of the initial attempt. The student must pass on the second attempt in order to enroll in Clinical Practicum.
- Meet performance expectations on Calipso Pre-Clinical Evaluations completed by instructors during prerequisite coursework.
- Have completed and passed criminal background checks, TB tests, Bloodborne Pathogen Training, and required signed documentation in Castle Branch.
- Earn a score of 80% or better on an assessment of the degree candidate’s understanding of HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws.
- Have satisfactorily completed all support form requirements, if applicable.
- Instructor consent required to enroll in clinical practicum experiences.
Degree candidates enrolled in this course complete a minimum of 50 clinical clock hours of direct patient/client contact under the supervision (clinical education) of a Speech-Language Pathologist who holds a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Degree candidates will also be required to participate in clinical seminars (live or video) and will be required to complete course assignments necessary for clinical training. Degree candidates will be placed at the clinical practicum site by the SLP Program Clinical Practicum Coordinator. This course requires approximately 20 hours per week of time at the clinical practicum site and approximately 5-10 hours of off-site work to prepare for clinical sessions and complete coursework
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Degree candidates in the clinical track must meet the following requirements prior to enrolling in the first semester of Clinical Practicum:
1. Earn a passing score on three sections (math, reading, writing) of the Praxis Core Exam. Candidates must pass this exam at least 90 days prior to the beginning of the first semester of clinical practicum.
2. Earn a score of score of 80% or better on and assessment of the degree candidate’s understanding of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics for Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (found at www.asha.org) as well as the South Carolina Labor, Licensing, and Regulations Board Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act and Regulations (found at www.llr.sc.gov/aud).
3. Complete all prerequisite courses: SLP 257, SLP 258, SLP 264, SLP 259, SLP 380, SLP 387, SLP 384, and SLP 375 with a grade of C or better.
4. Earn a local GPA of 3.0 or better by semester prior to the first semester of clinical practicum.
5. Earn a major GPA of 3.0 or better by semester prior to the first semester of clinical practicum.
6. Earn no more than two grades of C or below in SLP courses.
7. Earn a grade of B or better in SLP 260.
8. Earn a score of 80% or better on the program comprehensive examination given during the SLP 260 course. If a student does not pass the examination on the first attempt, a second attempt will be administered within two weeks of the initial attempt. The student must pass on the second attempt in order to enroll in Clinical Practicum.
9. Meet performance expectations on Calipso Pre-Clinical Evaluations completed by instructors during prerequisite coursework.
10. Have completed and passed criminal background checks, TB tests, Bloodborne Pathogen Training, and required signed documentation in Castle Branch.
11. Earn a score of 80% or better on an assessment of the degree candidate’s understanding of HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws.
12. Have satisfactorily completed all support form requirements, if applicable.
13. Instructor consent required to enroll in clinical practicum experience.
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SLP 370 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SLP 375 - Acquired Disorders of Communication and Swallowing
This course will address the etiology, diagnosis, and clinical management of acquired speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Clinical observations may be required.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Students must earn a grade of C or better in SLP 258 , SLP 264 , and SLP 259
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SLP 380 - Language Acquisition and Development
This course focuses on the acquisition and development of the components of language, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Language comprehension, cognitive language skills, and the nature of delayed and disordered language will be addressed.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Students must earn a grade of C or better in SLP 257 , SLP 258 , and SLP 264
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SLP 384 - Language Disorders
Etiology, diagnosis and clinical management of language disorders across the lifespan will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on populations with language disorders across the lifespan. Observations in local sites may be required.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SLP 258 and SLP 259 or Consent of Instructor
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SLP 386LS - Professional Development and Leadership
In this course degree candidates will reflect on the skills necessary for speech language personnel to meet the needs of a diverse client population. Resume writing, interview skills, and graduate school preparation will be addressed. The candidates, as collaborative professionals, will address professional development, professional organizations and credentials, as well as ethics and demands of various settings.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Students must earn a grade of C or better in SLP 258 , SLP 264 , SLP 260 , and SLP 365
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SLP 387 - Speech Sound Disorders
This course covers the nature, etiology, diagnosis and clinical management of speech sound disorders. Guided clinical observations may be required.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Students must earn a grade of C or better in SLP 257 , SLP 258 , and SLP 264
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SLP 410 - Basics of Early Intervention
This course requires three units of study that are essential to training professionals who are competent to work in early intervention (birth-5yrs) clinical settings. The first unit prepares students to administer speech and language screenings, analyze results from speech and language screenings, and make appropriate referrals when a child does not pass a screening. The second unit provides students with knowledge and understanding of assessments that are commonly used to evaluate speech and language skills in children from birth to six years of age. The third unit prepares students to shape the behavior of a child during therapy sessions and provide parent education and coaching in the early intervention clinical setting.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites C or better in SLP 258 , SLP 264 , and SLP 380
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SLP 465 - Clinical Practicum II
By the end of this course, degree candidates must have completed a minimum of 100 clinical clock hours of direct patient/client contact and a minimum of 25 hours of guided observation under the supervision (clinical education) of a Speech-Language Pathologist who holds a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Degree candidates will also be required to participate in clinical seminars (live or video) and will be required to complete course assignments necessary for clinical training. Degree candidates will be placed at the clinical practicum site by the SLP Program Clinical Practicum Coordinator. This course requires approximately 20 hours per week of time at the clinical practicum site and approximately 5-10 hours of off-site work to prepare for clinical sessions and complete coursework.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Completion of SLP 365 with a grade of B or better
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SLP 470 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dead is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SLP 482 - Literacy and Language
The course will study language development and the roles and responsibilities of speech language pathologists in literacy. Attention will be given to the use of assessment techniques, remediation strategies, and inclusive practices. The course will integrate South Carolina Curriculum Standards. Guided clinical observations may be required.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Students must earn a grade of C or better in SLP 257 , SLP 258 , SLP 264 , SLP 380 , SLP 260 , and SLP 384
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SOC 151 - Introductory Sociology
A general survey of sociological concepts aiming at a basic understanding of modern society and its complexities. Culture, society and personality are studied within the framework of social institutions.
Credits: 3
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SOC 170 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SOC 235 - Psychology and Sociology of Gender
Credits: 3
Crosslisted as: Given as PSY 235 .
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SOC 240 - Drugs, Behavior, and Society
An introduction to the study of drug use, abuse, and addiction, focusing on the history of drug use, effects of drugs in the nervous system and on behavior, consequences of drug use in modern society, and strategies for prevention and treatment of drug abuse. Not open to students with credit in PUBH 263 , PSY 290Q/SOC 290Q.
Credits: 3
Crosslisted as: PSY 240 .
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SOC 255 - Introduction to Social Welfare
An introduction to the social welfare institution, with an emphasis on understanding the historical development of social welfare, social welfare services, the philosophical base of social welfare, and the role of social work in service delivery.
Credits: 3
Crosslisted as: SOWK 255 .
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SOC 268 - Ethnic and Minority Groups
An examination of theory and research concerning majority-minority group relations and the social processes associated with ethnic differentiation.
Credits: 3
Crosslisted as: SOWK 268 .
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SOC 270 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SOC 304 - Profiles in Leadership
Exposing students to diverse leadership models, this course introduces students to issues leaders confront in small groups, organizations, and communities. Using a case study approach, student analyze and evaluate the behavior of leaders from multiple fields of practice. Ethical decision making and service leadership provide the framework for this course.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites PSY 102
Crosslisted as: PSY 304
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SOC 349 - Research Methods in Behavioral Science
An overview of the processes involved in designing and conducting research in the social and behavioral sciences and social work. (Not open to students with credit in SOC 472/SOWK 472.)
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Or Corequisite: MATH 140 or PSY 300
Crosslisted as: PSY 349 and SOWK 349 .
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SOC 370 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SOC 382 - Social Psychology
Studies of major psychological ideas, concepts, and research that enable us to think more clearly about human relationships and human interactions. Topics may include obedience to authority, perception and judgment of others, ethnic conflict, and relationships.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites PSY 102
Crosslisted as: PSY 382 .
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SOC 448 - Community Organization and Advocacy
The foci of this course are community organization theories and models of advocacy used by “grass roots” leaders and organizational leaders to promote social justice and community change.
Credits: 3
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SOC 470 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SOC 477 - Nonprofit Organization and Administration
The focus of this course is on the organizational structure of nonprofit agencies and the leadership styles needed by those who specialize in nonprofit administration. Topics include but are not limited to strategic planning, board development, fundraising and philanthropy, resource management, and organization effectiveness.
Credits: 3
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SOC 498 - Community and Organizational Leadership Seminar
This course is designed as a culminating experience such that students demonstrate theoretical and practical ways to approach issues in community and organizational life.
Credits: 3
Crosslisted as: POSC 498 and PSY 498
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SOWK 170 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SOWK 201 - Professional Ethics
An introduction to the value frameworks that guide professional practice in the behavioral sciences and helping professions.
Credits: 3
Crosslisted as: PSY 201 .
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SOWK 235 - Psychology and Sociology of Gender
Credits: 3
Crosslisted as: Given as PSY 235 .
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SOWK 254 - Understanding Diversity and Inclusion
In this course, ethnic, gender, and/or religious groups will be presented within a multi-element framework, such as history of oppression, religious practices, family structure, degree of acculturation, poverty, language and the arts, racism and predjudice, sociopolitical factors, childrearing practices, and values and attitudes. The course seeks to educate students about priviledge, the history and customs of groups as they live and have lived in the United States, EEOC law, and identity development. Not open to students with credit for PSY390R.
Credits: 3
Crosslisted as: PSY 254
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SOWK 255 - Introduction to Social Welfare
An introduction to the social welfare institution, with an emphasis on understanding the historical development of social welfare, social welfare services, the philosophical base of social welfare, and the role of social work in service delivery.
Credits: 3
Crosslisted as: SOC 255 .
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SOWK 268 - Ethnic and Minority Groups
An examination of theory and research concerning majority-minority group relations and the social processes associated with ethnic differentiation.
Credits: 3
Crosslisted as: SOC 268 .
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SOWK 270 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SOWK 301 - Human Development and the Social Environment I
This course explores the processes of human development and change from birth through adolescence. The student will analyze this developmental period in terms of the human biological, social, psychological, and cultural systems that have an impact on individual development and change.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites PSY 102
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SOWK 302 - Human Development and the Social Environment II
This course explores the processes of human development and change from adulthood to senescence. The student will analyze this developmental period in terms of the human biological, social, psychological, and cultural systems that have an impact on individual development and change.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites PSY 102
Crosslisted as: CFS 302.
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SOWK 312 - Child Maltreatment and Family Preservation
This course is designed to provide knowledge in the child welfare service area of child abuse and neglect and family preservation. Course content includes knowing and understanding the significant programs, the acceptable practice standards, the policies, and organization structures that shape this area of study. Previously offered as SOWK 390T.
Credits: 3
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SOWK 314 - Out of Home Care and Permanency Planning
This course is designed to provide knowledge in the child welfare service areas of home care and permanency planning. Specific course content will focus on understanding and applying the concepts and practice of family preservation, permanency planning, and foster care and adoption services. Students will learn about programs, acceptable practice standards, policies, and federal and state legislation that shape the child welfare field. Previously offered as SOWK 390U.
Credits: 3
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SOWK 320 - Intervention with Children and Families (SL)
Theories for assessing behavior problems presented by children and families and procedures for designing, implementing and evaluating intervention strategies. Practical applications are made through the use of case studies, role-play, and demonstrations.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites HDFS 221 , Satisfactory completion COMM 100
Crosslisted as: HDFS 320
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SOWK 349 - Research Methods in Behavioral Science
An overview of the processes involved in designing and conducting research in the social and behavioral sciences and social work. Not open to students with credit in SOC 472/SOWK 472.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Or Co-requisite: MATH 140 or PSY 300
Crosslisted as: PSY 349 .
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SOWK 350 - Social Work Practice I
Beginning with the goals of social work practice this course addresses the knowledge, skills and values needed for generalist social work practice. Emphasizing the ecological perspective, focusing on micro practice, components of the change process, and evaluation of practice, these course addresses the knowledge base and skills needed by the generalist social worker.
Credits: 3
Prerequisite/Corequisite PSY 201 /SOWK 201 .
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SOWK 355 - Social Work Practice II
Focusing on generalist practice with families and groups, students develop the interpersonal and problem solving skills necessary for utilizing a variety of practice models. Evaluation is addressed as a critical component of social work practice and models for evaluating practice are presented.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SOWK 350
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SOWK 370 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SOWK 450 - Social Work Practice III
Further development of professional knowledge and skills for generalist practice at the macro level. Social work with organizations and communities will be addressed including strategies for evaluating outcomes.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SOWK 355
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SOWK 465 - Group Process
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to utilize effective group processes and leadership skills. A variety of group techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. Students will have the opportunity to experience being members of a group and to practice leading a group.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites PSY 459
Crosslisted as: PSY 465 .
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SOWK 470 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SOWK 470A - Internship in Child and Family Studies
A supervised experience working in an agency serving children and families in the student’s area of emphasis.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Consent of the Instructor
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SOWK 477 - Field Instruction Seminar I
The seminar constitutes the academic complement to the agency-based field course. The field practicum and seminar jointly enable students to integrate knowledge acquired across the social work curriculum with practice in an agency. Particular attention is paid to the integration and analysis of Human Behavior and the Social Environment, and Practice content. Through analysis of their field experiences in the seminar, students’ understanding of previously learned material is deepened and further knowledge acquired. Required readings provide additional content on specific practice topics addressed in the seminar.
Credits: 3
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SOWK 478 - Field Instruction Seminar II
The seminar constitutes the academic complement to the agency-based field course. The field practicum and seminar jointly enable students to integrate knowledge acquired across the social work curriculum with practice in an agency. Building upon the work of SOWK 477 (Seminar I), students complete integrative analysis of Policy and Research content. Through analysis of their field experiences in the seminar class, students’ understanding of previously learned material is deepened and further knowledge acquired. Required readings provide additional content on specific practice topics addressed in the seminar.
Credits: 3
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SOWK 480 - Social Welfare Policy and Services
The study of social welfare policies and services designed to develop skills in policy analysis. Includes a framework for analyzing social policies and services and the impact of such variables on economic, political, and ideological pressures on human service delivery systems.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SOWK 255 or Consent of Instructor
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SOWK 487 - Social Work Field Placement I
Internship in an approved social welfare agency under the supervision of the Program. One hour weekly seminar to evaluate and discuss issues affecting social agency functioning and service delivery systems.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites SOWK 355
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SOWK 488 - Social Work Field Placement II
An advanced experience in social work practice in an approved social welfare agency under the supervision of the Program. One hour weekly seminar.
Credits: 6
Prerequisites SOWK 487
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SPAN 115 - Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture in the Professions
Particularly designed for future and current professionals, this beginning-level class focuses on basic Spanish language skills, communication in specific professional contexts, and intercultural understanding. Each offering of this course will focus on a different Spanish-in-the-professions area. Letter suffixes will indicate the professional area specific to each offering. Students may take this course more than once as long as the letter suffix (professional area) differs each time. [This course assumes no prior Spanish language experience.]
Credits: 3
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SPAN 121 - Elementary Spanish I
This course introduces the basic five C’s of the language-communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, communities-through a functional approach. Emphasis is on developing communicative competence in simple conversations on familiar material in context. Study of Spanish-speaking countries, their cultural patterns and customs is included. This course fulfills either the Communication Intensive requirement or the general education Modern Language requirement but not both.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Satisfactory completion of COMM 100
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SPAN 122 - Elementary Spanish II
This course continues to develop skills introduced in 121 in communication, cultures, comparisons, communities and connections as students function in Spanish in contextualized situations presented in class. Emphasis is on a functional approach to oral communication. Further study of Spanish-speaking countries, their cultural patterns and customs is included. This course fulfills either the Communication Intensive requirement or the general education Modern Language requirement but not both.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 121 , Placement Test, or Consent of the Program Chair Satisfactory completion of COMM 100
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SPAN 123 - Spanish for Specific Fields
This course is designed to linguistically and culturally prepare students to use Spanish in a specific field. This field can be: Business, Social Services, Public Health, Education, etc. Through a communicative approach, students will learn basic conversational skills needed in their specific work environment. The class will also explore the cross-cultural perspectives needed in order to navigate through Hispanic customs and practices in the specific field. While the class is targeted to one professional area, it is open to all students. This course will be the equivalent to SPAN 122 . Students can take it to fulfill their General Education Language requirement. Students who have already taken SPAN 122 can take this class as an elective. Students can also take the class in the different fields for credit.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 121 or placement into SPAN 122
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SPAN 170 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SPAN 221 - Intermediate Spanish I
This course continues to develop skills introduced in SPAN 121 and SPAN 122 in communication, cultures, comparisons, communities and connections as students function in Spanish in contextualized situations presented in class. Emphasis is on oral and written expression. Study of Spanish speaking countries, cultural patterns and customs is enhanced through analysis of written, visual and aural text.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 122 , placement test, or Consent of Program Chair Satisfactory completion of COMM 100
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SPAN 222 - Intermediate Spanish II
This course continues and completes the basic Spanish language sequence. Students continue to develop skills in communication, cultures, comparisons, communities and connections. Emphasis is on oral and written expression. Study of Spanish speaking countries, cultural patterns and customs is enhanced through analysis of written, visual and aural texts and their application to real world scenarios.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 221 , placement test or Consent of Program Chair
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SPAN 250 - Intermediate Reading and Writing
A course designed to develop reading and writing skills by expanding vocabulary and language structures in a cultural context. This course may not count toward the major.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 222 or consent of the instructor
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SPAN 270 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SPAN 305 - Hispanic Literature of the United States
This course will explore the roots, development, and trends in literature by Mexican-American, Cuban-American, Puerto Rican, and other US Hispanic writers. Knowledge of Spanish is not required.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites ENG 102
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SPAN 310 - Introduction to Literary Analysis in Spanish.
This course gives an introduction to the vocabulary and techniques of literary criticism and to the nature of the main literary movements. This could include all types of texts and material, and could span the Middle Ages to the present.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 250 or advanced placement
Prerequisite/Corequisite A pre- or co requisite for all literature courses in Spanish except SPAN 305 .
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SPAN 312 - Spanish in the Community
This is a service-learning course in which students will gain a better understanding of Hispanic culture in the U.S., particularly in the field of education. Students will also improve their language skills by using Spanish both within and beyond the school setting and by interacting with bilingual students through the study of children’s literature. Students will be tutoring ESL students on-site at a local elementary school as well as advocating for bilingualism and equal rights for all students in the U.S. Previously offered as SPAN 390Q.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 222 , advanced placement, or consent of the instructor
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SPAN 316 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers/Español para hablantes de herencia
This course is designed to enable students whose heritage language is Spanish to develop, maintain and enhance proficiency in Spanish by reading and writing in a variety of contexts and audiences while concentrating on key aspects of the language. We will also explore the cultures of the Hispanic world enabling students to gain a better understanding of the nature of their own language.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Must be a Spanish native and/or heritage Spanish speaker; consent of instructor required
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SPAN 335 - Photoshopped Bodies: Latinas (Re)presented
This course explores the differences between self-representation of Latina identities (by Latina writers) and the images of Latinas that are generated and sold by U.S. media. This course is designed to develop the students’ writing and analytical skills as well as to develop the accuracy and clarity when developing an argument. The student will become more aware of the cultural context in which cultural construction occurs as well as their multiple implications. Previously offered as SPAN 390T.
Credits: 3
Prerequisite/Corequisite SPAN 310 or ENG 102 .
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SPAN 340 - Advanced Grammar and Composition
The study of advanced grammar and syntax and the development of writing proficiency.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 250 or advanced placement
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SPAN 341 - Conversation I
This course will continue to develop the communication skills of students by emphasizing vocabulary building, oral fluency and listening comprehension. The course content will be everyday life in Spanish-speaking countries.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 250 or advanced placement
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SPAN 342 - Conversation II
This course will continue the development of oral communication skills by expansion of vocabulary and increasing fluency and listening comprehension. The course content will be current events and topics of national and international concern.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 250 or advanced placement
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SPAN 351 - Discovering Culture Through Film
This course uses films of Spain and Spanish America for the dual purpose of studying film as a cultural product and studying film as a vehicle for understanding culture. The films serve as a starting point in each case for an examination of the historical, social, or economic contexts of the film narrative.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 250 or advanced placement
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SPAN 365 - Introduction to Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages
This course is an introduction to a standards-based approach to teaching modern languages. This course acquaints the student with second-language acquisition theory, methods of teaching, the diverse learner, and strategies for using technology and culturally authentic materials. Students practice long- and short-term planning and assessment of instruction while developing an awareness of current issues in the teaching profession.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 250 or advanced placement
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SPAN 370 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SPAN 375 - The Short Story in Spain and Spanish America
In this course students read a selection of short stories, predominantly from the modern period. Influential writers of the twentieth century who have shaped modern literature, such as Borges, Paz, Castellanos, Matute, and Garro, will be emphasized.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Or co-requisite: SPAN 310 , advanced placement, or consent of the instructor
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SPAN 399LS - The Leadership Semester for the Spanish Major
The options for the Leadership Semester (399LS) include the following: 1. The semester abroad. It will link Leadership with the usual curricular offerings of study in Spain. 2. A shorter study abroad (such as the summer school in Spain or the Border Experience). 3. An internship that enables the student to use the second language and interact with native speakers of that language. In each case the program will provide questions for the student to address before, during, and after the Leadership Semester. The student will keep reflections in a journal to be discussed and evaluated with a major program faculty member. The questions and the student’s reflections will deal with issues regarding her experiences of accepting risk (C1: “courage”), embracing values (C2: “commitment”), and seizing opportunities (C3: “confidence”). In these journals, she will reflect on communication and intercultural competence and make cultural comparisons. Furthermore, she will develop an awareness of her identity as a world citizen and her potential as a leader.
Credits: 1
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SPAN 420 - Rethinking Spanish and Latin American Myths and Symbols
The hero, the rogue, the lover, and the dreamer are universal figures but diversely represented across cultures. In this course students will examine them, among other figures, in literary texts of Spain and Latin America as well as in other cultural products such as cinema, art, popular culture and social media. By comparing and analyzing how these archetypal figures operate in different contexts, students will gain a deeper understanding of Spanish cultures and the critical thinking skills necessary for interpreting their own cultures.
Credits: 3
Prerequisite/Corequisite SPAN 310 or advanced placement.
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SPAN 435 - These women unsettle: Performance Artists in Latin America
In this class we will explore a divergent group of female artists who, through thought-provoking performances, act up and act out as a way to challenge and upset the dogmas and convictions of a dominant society. Previously offered as SPAN 490B.
Credits: 3
Prerequisite/Corequisite SPAN 310
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SPAN 460 - Contemporary Spanish American Authors
The study of contemporary authors of Spanish America with emphasis on the new narrative.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 250 or advanced placement
Prerequisite/Corequisite SPAN 310
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SPAN 465 - From the Page to the Stage: Performing Hispanic Theatre
This class will focus on improving students’ knowledge of colloquial Spanish as well as pronunciation by transforming a written dramatic text into a live performance. We will explore the dual nature of drama, as both text and performance, and study how theatre communicates cultural values and social-political issues. Class discussions will stress the role of the reader/spectator as well as the importance of non-verbal forms of discourse, such as stage directions, stagecraft, lighting and physical movements in producing the play’s meaning. As a class, we will work on selected one-act Hispanic plays for performance and dedicate much of the course to rehearsals for the public staging in which all students participate. This course can be taken to fulfill the Spanish major requirements either as a literature credit or a cultural credit. Previously offered as SPAN 390R.
Credits: 3
Prerequisite/Corequisite SPAN 310 , advanced placement, or consent of the instructor.
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SPAN 470 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SPAN 481 - Introduction to Translation
A course designed to provide basic translation skills, Spanish/English as it applies to a variety of fields. Previously offered as SPAN 390A. Not open to students who have had SPAN 390A.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 250 or advanced placement
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SPAN 485 - Spanish for the Professions and International Affairs
The aim of this course is to increase knowledge of issues, customs, and vocabulary necessary to meet the demands of working in an international Spanish-speaking environment, in the areas of diplomacy, government and business. Continued development of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills is central as students begin to function within defined professional workplaces. The instructor will attempt to match course content to student needs and interests, with each individual focusing in-depth on studying her future profession or area of interest in a Spanish-speaking context.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 250 or advanced placement, or consent of the instructor
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SPAN 495 - Senior Seminar
This course provides a common senior experience for all Spanish majors. Students will complete an extensive research project during the semester on an area of their interest that focuses on the Hispanic cultures and language. A series of writing assignments will have to be completed throughout the semester that will lead to the student’s culminating project: an extensive final research paper and presentation. This class should be taken the semester prior to their graduation.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites SPAN 310 or advanced placement
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SPED 165 - Foundations of Education Studies
This course will focus on introducing students to Response to Intervention for at risk students. Current legislation and practices within school settings will be researched as students identify and describe the roles of interventionist in the learning environment.
Credits: 1
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SPED 170 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SPED 270 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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SPED 320 - Learning Disabilities: Characteristics
This course will offer teacher candidates the opportunity to study the exceptional learning needs, to include cognitive, physical, linguistic, social and emotional characteristics, of individuals who have been identified as having specific learning disabilities, within the context of current theory and knowledge.
Credits: 3
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SPED 321 - Learning Disabilities: Instructional Procedures
In this course, teacher candidates will learn to identify and use instructional strategies, curricula and resources that are appropriate and effective in meeting the individual learning needs of persons with specific learning disabilities. Teacher candidates will develop competencies in planning and managing the teaching/learning environment of resource and self-contained classrooms.
Credits: 3
Prerequisite/Corequisite SPED 320 .
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SPED 332 - Exceptional Learners
Teacher candidates will construct an understanding of the concept of exceptionality and study educational theories and practices for promoting learning with diverse groups of children and youth. The roles and responsibilities of a variety of school professionals who work with students with exceptionalities will be discussed and practiced in simulations. Resources that are available to support the special needs of students and families will be researched.
Credits: 3
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