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SOCI 562 - Families in Society Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Examines historical and current trends in marriage and family life relevant to contemporary American society. The course provides an eco-systemic view of marriage and family life and demonstrates how social policies and family laws as well as social service programs impact the ability of families to fulfill their social functions. |
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SOCI 577 - Sociology of Religion Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, alternating years
Explores social scientific efforts to study and analyze religion, social origins and influence of religion, religion’s influence on society, and contemporary social forces impacting on religion’s trends and the future of religion. Emphasis is placed on U.S. religions. |
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SOCI 580 - Inequality and Social Justice Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, alternating years
Explores the relationship between social inequality and social justice focusing on several interrelated issues including income inequality, wealth inequality, race and ethnic inequality, gender inequality, and political inequality. Prerequisite: junior standing. |
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SOCI 615 - Social Research Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
An application of the scientific method to the study of social phenomena; consideration of basic methods of data gathering, analysis and reporting, including basic statistics. Students experience organizing, conducting and evaluating research. Same as GERO 615 . |
Social Work |
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SOCW 230 - Introduction to Social Work Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to the field of social welfare, including the history and current structures of social welfare policy and services in the U.S. The social work profession is presented and major fields of practice are identified. |
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SOCW 250 - Person to Person: The Fundamental Skills of Relating Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
An exploration of relationship skills and social work values needed for practice. Emphasis is placed on student experience in expanding personal skill areas. Principles of interviewing are introduced. |
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SOCW 327 - Micro/Mezzo Human Behavior Theory Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
An examination of the biopsychosocial factors that shape human experience; attention is given to the impact of mezzo and micro systems, including families and individuals. Additional emphasis is given to diversity in these systems and within and among various groups. Special attention is given to the role of social, cultural, and spiritual development across the life span. |
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SOCW 329 - Diversity, Power, and Oppression Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A foundation for the understanding of the nature, character and consequences of being excluded from available opportunities and services. Although institutional racism and sexism are the main thrust, the course also explores the implications of discrimination for other special populations, including ethnic groups, older persons, and the disabled. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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SOCW 351 - Social Work Practice with Micro Systems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Fall
Principles of social work practice; knowledge, values, and skills demanded of the social work professional in working with micro systems. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: Admission to the social work program or permission of the director. |
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SOCW 381 - Field Practicum I Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Experience in a social service agency applying knowledge and theory and developing practice skills for a beginning level social work practitioner. Students complete 200 clock hours under the supervision of an agency-based field instructor and attend field seminar class weekly. |
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SOCW 415 - Social Research Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Social Work practice-focused quantitative and qualitative research knowledge and skills. Includes critical evaluation of empirical literature and basic research methodology including construct operationalization; study design; selection, development, implementation, and evaluation of measures and instruments. Prerequisite: Admission to the social work program or permission of the director. |
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SOCW 416 - Program and Practice Evaluation Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Covers analysis of the strengths/limitations of needs assessment and program evaluation methods; the analysis and management of program data using statistical software; and the measurement of program goals/objectives through process and outcome evaluations. With an emphasis on critical thinking and evidence-based practice, students will utilize these skills to perform evaluations in their areas of interest. Prerequisite: SOCW 415 . A capstone course. |
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SOCW 441 - Social Welfare Policy and Services Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A descriptive and analytical study of social welfare programs and policies; examination of the relationship between social work and other aspects of the U.S. social welfare system noting overall impact on service delivery. Same as GERO 441 . |
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SOCW 442 - Policy Analysis and Practice Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
An examination of the political and ideological factors of policy development, implementation and evaluation. An analysis of the elements that affect the intended and unintended outcomes of policy implementation and explores criteria for evaluating the attainment of policy goals and objectives. Emphasis on policy practice and political advocacy. Prerequisite: SOCW 351 and SOCW 441 . |
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SOCW 451 - Social Work Practice with Macro Systems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Spring
Principles of social work practice; knowledge, values, and skills demanded of the social work professional in working with mezzo and macro systems. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: SOCW 351 . A writing-intensive course. |
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SOCW 481 - Field Practicum II Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 7 Terms Offered: Spring
Continued experience in the same social service agency applying knowledge and theory and developing practice skills for a beginning level social work practitioner. Students complete 250 clock hours under the supervision of an agency-based field instructor and attend a field seminar class weekly. Prerequisite: SOCW 381 . Concurrent enrollment in SOCW 451 required. A capstone course. |
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SOCW 615 - Social Work Research Methods Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Social Work practice-focused quantitative and qualitative research knowledge and skills. Includes critical evaluation of empirical literature and basic research methodology including construct operationalization; study design; selection, development, implementation, and evaluation of measures and instruments. |
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SOCW 616 - Program and Practice Evaluation Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Covers analysis of the strengths/limitations of needs assessment and program evaluation methods; the analysis and management of program data using statistical software; and the measurement of program goals/objectives through process and outcome evaluations. With an emphasis on critical thinking and evidence-based practice, students will utilize these skills to perform evaluations in their areas of interest. Prerequisite: SOCW 615 . |
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SOCW 625 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
An examination of the biopsychosocial factors that shape human experience. Social, cultural and spiritual developments across the life span are emphasized. |
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SOCW 626 - Diversity, Power and Oppression Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A foundation for the understanding of the nature, character and consequences of exclusion of marginalized populations. Although institutional racism and sexism are the main thrust, the course also explores the implications of discrimination for other special populations, including ethnic groups, older persons, and the disabled. Prerequisite: SOCW 625 . |
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SOCW 641 - Social Welfare Policy and Services Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Provides a historical overview of the development of social welfare policies and the profession of social work. The course also prepares students to analyze social problems systematically and to gain understanding of the social welfare system in the U.S. |
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SOCW 642 - Policy Analysis and Practice Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
The development, implementation and evaluation of social welfare policy, with special attention to social policies that affect disadvantaged and oppressed groups in society. The role of the economy, politics and culture in policy development and implementation are also examined. Prerequisite: SOCW 641 . |
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SOCW 651 - Foundations of Evidence-Based Social Work Practice I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Foundations of evidence-based practice with individuals, families, organizations and communities within a framework of core social work values and practice obligations. Situations are viewed from an ecological perspective, targeting for change all client and community systems that are contributing to client problems. Concurrent enrollment in SOCW 681 required. |
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SOCW 652 - Foundations of Evidence-Based Social Work Practice II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A continuation of SOCW 651 . Concurrent enrollment in SOCW 682 required. |
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SOCW 681 - Foundation Field Practicum I Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Fall
Experience in a social service agency applying generalist knowledge and theory and developing practice skills for a beginning level social work practitioner. Students complete 200 clock hours under the supervision of an agency-based field instructor and attend a field seminar class weekly. Concurrent enrollment in SOCW 651 required. |
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SOCW 682 - Foundation Field Practicum II Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Spring
Continued experience in the same social service agency applying generalist knowledge and theory and developing practice skills for a beginning level social work practitioner. Students complete 200 clock hours under the supervision of an agency-based field instructor and attend a field seminar class weekly. Concurrent enrollment in SOCW 652 required. |
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SOCW 690 - Social Services Internship Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 6 This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. |
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SOCW 702 - Integrative Seminar Advanced Standing Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 6 Terms Offered: Summer
This course is intended to supplement the knowledge, skills, and values foundation developed in participants’ BSW programs. Utilizes a case-based learning format to address topics necessary for advanced MSW-level practice and learn the evidence-based model of practice. |
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SOCW 725 - Spirituality and Social Work Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Provides a framework for spiritually sensitive social work practice applied to systems of various sizes, including individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Prerequisite: SOCW 652 or SOCW 702 . |
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SOCW 741 - Globalization and Social Justice Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
This course examines the dynamics of globalization and the resultant impact on the poor, oppressed, and vulnerable of the world. The course emphasizes international social work as a means to promote global justice. |
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SOCW 744 - Management and Funding of Nonprofit Organizations Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A core curriculum offering for students seeking the master’s degree in Social Work, focus is on the commonly accepted functions of management in nonprofit and governmental organizations (planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling, communicating, and problem-solving). Particular emphasis is placed on governance, fiscal management, accountability, and evaluation of institutional and program effectiveness. Same as GERO 744 . |
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SOCW 745 - Leading and Managing Change in Nonprofit Organizations Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Develops knowledge and skills for managing change in a social service agency; prepares students to use selected strategies for organizational change using a problem-solving/decision-making approach to organizational behavior. Attention is given to leadership issues in non-profit management and resource development (grant and contract writing and management). Same as GERO 745 . |
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SOCW 748 - Psychopathology in Social Work Practice Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
This course is designed to prepare social workers to engage, assess, and intervene within the scope of mental health practice. Through critical examination of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th Ed.; DSM-5), learners develop skills essential for ethical and competent assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. |
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SOCW 751 - Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Interventions I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
This course emphasizes development of advanced social work practice competencies within the advanced generalist framework. Specific advanced generalist competencies addressed in this course include: ethical reasoning and ethical decision making; using existing practice-related research evidence to facilitate practice decisions; use of a common factors model to engage, assess, and intervene at multiple levels of client systems; and critical self-evaluation of practice-related skills and abilities. Prerequisite: SOCW 651 and SOCW 652 . Concurrent enrollment in SOCW 781 required. |
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SOCW 752 - Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Interventions II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
This course focuses on social work practice models that are rooted in systems theory, cybernetics, and post-modernism. Students learn theory and application of several models of marital and family therapy applicable to social work client systems of all sizes (e.gl, micro, mezzo, macro). This course builds on the social worker’s ability to engage, assess, and intervene at multiple levels of client systems. Prerequisite: SOCW 751 . Concurrent enrollment in SOCW 782 required. |
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SOCW 781 - Advanced Social Work Field Practicum I Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Fall
Experience in a social service agency applying evidence-based practice principles and working with client systems on all levels as an advanced social work practitioner. Students complete 250 clock hours under the supervision of an agency-based field instructor. Prerequisite: SOCW 652 , SOCW 681 , and SOCW 702 . Concurrent enrollment in SOCW 751 and SOCW 799 required. |
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SOCW 782 - Advanced Social Work Field Practicum II Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Spring
Continued experience in the same social service agency applying evidence-based practice principles and working with client systems on all levels as an advanced social work practitioner. Students complete 250 clock hours under the supervision of an agency-based field instructor. Prerequisite: SOCW 781 ; concurrent enrollment in SOCW 752 and SOCW 799 required. |
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SOCW 799 - Master’s Thesis Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 6 This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. |
Spanish |
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SPAN 111 - Elementary Spanish I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Introduction to the Spanish language. Emphasis on oral communication skills. Prerequisite: E-ACT English, 19 or above; or SAT verbal of 460; or ENGL 003 /ENGL 004 ; or approval by department. Non-credit laboratory required. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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SPAN 112 - Elementary Spanish II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A continuation of SPAN 111 . Prerequisite: SPAN 111 or equivalent through testing; or placement exam results. Non-credit laboratory required. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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SPAN 221 - Intermediate Spanish I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Writing, conversation, and selected readings, along with grammar review. Prerequisite: SPAN 112 or equivalent through testing; or placement exam results. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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SPAN 222 - Intermediate Spanish II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A continuation of SPAN 221 . Prerequisite: SPAN 221 or equivalent through testing; or placement exam results. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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SPAN 290 - Intermediate Conversation Lab Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Practice speaking Spanish at the intermediate level in interpersonal and presentational modalities. The goal is attainment of Intermediate mid-level proficiency on the OPI, or equivalent. May be repeated for credit up to five times. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in SPAN 221 , SPAN 222 and/or SPAN 301 (unless already taken). |
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SPAN 301 - Advanced Communication Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Introduction to advanced studies. Practice of reading, listening, speaking and writing at the advanced level. Introduction of concepts and issues in Hispanic literature and culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 222 or equivalent through testing; or placement exam result. |
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SPAN 305 - Immersion Communication Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Montevideo only. Development of oral language skills with emphasis on vocabulary building and mastery of idiomatic expressions. Prerequisite: SPAN 222 or equivalent through testing; or placement exam results. |
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SPAN 310 - Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
Development of oral language skills with emphasis on communicating in a health care or related setting. Examination of cultural issues related to health care. Prerequisite: SPAN 222 or equivalent through testing; or placement exam results. |
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SPAN 320 - Advanced Grammar Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
Comprehensive overview of Spanish grammar at the advanced level. Prerequisite: SPAN 301 or SPAN 305 ; or consent of the instructor. |
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SPAN 321 - Advanced Composition Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
Development of interpersonal and presentational writing in Spanish at the advanced level. Models of usage are drawn from readings. Prerequisite: SPAN 301 or SPAN 305 ; or consent of the instructor. |
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SPAN 342 - Peninsular Spanish Culture Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
Historical, geographical, and cultural backgrounds of modern Spain with selected readings from modern prose. Prerequisite: SPAN 301 , SPAN 305 or concurrent enrollment in SPAN 301 . |
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SPAN 343 - Latin American Culture Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
Geographical and cultural backgrounds of modern Hispanic America with selected readings from modern prose. Prerequisite: SPAN 301 , SPAN 305 or concurrent enrollment in SPAN 301 . |
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SPAN 345 - Culture of South American Southern Cone Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Montevideo only
Geographical and cultural backgrounds of the Southern Cone region of modern Hispanic America with selected readings from modern prose. Prerequisite: SPAN 222 or equivalent through testing; or placement exam results. Participation in the Montevideo Study Abroad Program. Same as GLST 217 . |
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SPAN 360 - Survey of Peninsular Literature Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
An overview of major literary works from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Prerequisite: SPAN 301 , SPAN 305 or concurrent enrollment in SPAN 301 . |
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SPAN 361 - Survey of Latin American Literature Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
An overview of major literary works from the colonial period to the twentieth century. Prerequisite: SPAN 301 , SPAN 305 or concurrent enrollment in SPAN 301 . |
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SPAN 365 - Survey of South American Southern Cone Literature Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
An overview of major literary works from the Southern Cone of South America, especially Uruguay. Prerequisite: SPAN 305 or equivalent through testing; or placement exam results. Participation in the Montevideo Study Abroad Program. |
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SPAN 390 - Advanced Conversation Lab Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, spring
Practice speaking Spanish at the advanced level in interpersonal and presentational modalities. The goal is attainment of Advanced Mid – level proficiency on the OPI, or equivalent. Prerequisite: SPAN 290 |
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SPAN 444 - Revolution and Insurrection in Latin America Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
An overview of the history of revolutions throughout Latin America. Special emphasis on the revolutions for independence of the early 19th century, the Mexican Revolution, and the Cuban revolution. Discussion of ramifications in politics and culture, as seen in fiction and non-fiction literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 342 , SPAN 343 or SPAN 345 , or consent of the instructor. |
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SPAN 460 - Drama Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
Reading and analysis of major dramatic works from both Spain and Latin America. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 , SPAN 361 or SPAN 365 , or consent of the instructor. |
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SPAN 461 - Novel Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
Reading and analysis of selected novels and short stories from both Spain and Latin America. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 , SPAN 361 or SPAN 365 , or consent of the instructor. |
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SPAN 462 - Short Story Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
Reading and analysis of selected short stories from both Spain and Latin America. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 , SPAN 361 , or SPAN 365 , or consent of the instructor. |
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SPAN 470 - Christian Expression in Hispanic Writings Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
Reading and analysis of select works of literature that reflect on Christianity through an Hispanic worldview. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 , SPAN 361 , or SPAN 365 , or consent of the instructor. |
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SPAN 471 - Borges and Cortázar Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Reading and analysis of select works from Jorge Luis Borges and Julio Cortázar. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 , SPAN 361 , or SPAN 365 , or consent of the instructor. |
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SPAN 480 - Methods of Spanish Acquisition Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Advanced studies in Spanish language and culture in view of a career in foreign language teaching. Prerequisite: SPAN 222 or equivalent through testing. |
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SPAN 499 - Spanish Capstone Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
An in-depth examination of an issue in Hispanic literature, language, or culture based on student’s career in the department. Prerequisite: OPI score of at least 2.1 (Advanced Low) and senior standing A capstone and writing-intensive course. |
Special Education |
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SPED 371 - Teaching Students with Special Needs Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Provides prospective teachers with an introduction to teaching students with disabilities. State and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures for identifying and teaching students with disabilities in schools will be addressed. Students will gain knowledge in effective strategies and resources for teaching students with special needs. Prerequisite: EDUC 211 . Admission to Teacher Education Program required. |
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SPED 374 - Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Children Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A study of social and emotional deviance in children including intervention and prevention strategies. Limited to students admitted to Teacher Education or majoring in Psychology. Prerequisite: SPED 371 or PSYC 232 . Same as PSYC 374 . |
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SPED 477 - Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall only
A survey of teaching children and adolescents with learning disabilities. Required for students seeking certification in special education. Prerequisite: EDUC 211 and SPED 371 . |
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SPED 481 - Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring only
A study of adapted and modified curriculum for special education students. 25 hours of field experiences are included. Prerequisite: SPED 371 . Admission to Teacher Education Program required. |
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SPED 485 - Assessment and Behavior in Special Education Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring only
Equips the prospective special education teacher with knowledge and skill in assessing the strengths and needs of students with disabilities and in addressing behavioral issues in special education. Prerequisite: SPED 371 . |
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SPED 488 - Programs and Services in Special Education Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Students will gain understanding and skill in instructional programming, resource application, collaboration and administration of special education. Prerequisite: SPED 371 . |
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SPED 674 - Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Children Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A study of social and emotional deviance in children including intervention and prevention strategies. Same as PSYC 574 . |
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SPED 677 - Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A survey of teaching children and adolescents with learning disabilities. |
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SPED 681 - Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Students will examine the instructional needs of children and adolescents with low incidence disabilities including adapted and modified instruction, community integration, and transition planning, 25 hours of field experiences are included. Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Studies in Education Program. |
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SPED 684 - Assessment in Special Education Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Equips the prospective special education professional with knowledge and skill in assessing the strengths and needs of students with disabilities. |
Technology |
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TECH 210 - Technology in Education Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Includes a study of the use of computer applications in education, word processing, databases, spreadsheets for education, software used in education, use and integration of the Internet, developing instructional lessons using technology, and multimedia. |
Theatre |
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THEA 101 - Transforming Artists: An Orientation to the Theatre Major Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall
An introduction to the Department of Theatre, guiding students through departmental expectations and the vocation of theatre as believer artist. All entering theatre majors are required to take this course. Theatre pre-majors will be admitted as space allows. |
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THEA 137 - Technical Practicum Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A practical course in technical aspects of dramatic production. The course may be repeated each semester for credit up to 10 hours. |
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THEA 138 - Theatre Workshop: Performance Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
For students cast in productions. The course may be repeated each semester for credit up to 10 hours. |
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THEA 205 - Musical Theatre Class Voice I Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall
Fundamental study of the singing voice with focus on basic breath and body technique in a master class setting. Fundamentals of music theory and musical theatre style and repertoire. Focus on Golden Age and Legit Styles. Prerequisite: Major and minors only. Course may be repeated for 4 hours of credit. |
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THEA 206 - Musical Theatre Class Voice II Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Spring
Fundamental study of the singing voice with focus on basic breath and body technique in a master class setting. Fundamentals of music theory and musical theatre style and repertoire. Focus on Belting and contemporary. Prerequisite: Major and minors only. Course may be repeated for 4 hours of credit. |
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THEA 211 - Private Voice for Musical Theatre Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Private weekly instruction in proper vocal placement and singing technique for theatre majors pursing musical theatre track. May be repeated twice. Note: Students taking voice for the first time must have a placement interview with theatre department. |
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THEA 220 - Introduction to Theatre Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Considers the nature of drama, history of theatre development, acting and directing, and stage production. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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THEA 221 - Beginning Jazz Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
A practical class for developing the performer’s technique in jazz choreography for musical theatre. Fulfills a PEAC activity credit. For theatre majors only. |
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THEA 222 - Beginning Ballet Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
A practical class for developing the performer’s technique in ballet for musical theatre. Fulfills a PEAC activity credit. For theatre majors only. |
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THEA 223 - Beginning Tap Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Spring
A practical class for developing the performer’s technique in tap dancing for musical theatre. Fulfills a PEAC activity credit. For theatre majors only. |
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THEA 224 - Beginning Modern Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
A practical class for developing the performer’s technique in modern dancing for musical theatre. Fulfills a PEAC activity credit. For theatre majors only. |
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THEA 226 - Acting I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Training in acting choices, stage technique, and creating a character. Involves scene work and character analysis. Fall course for theatre majors in performance tracks includes laboratory (graded and credited with course). Theatre majors in non-performance tracks may enroll only by permission of instructor. Spring offering does not include laboratory and is open to all students. |
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THEA 227 - Introduction to Technical Theatre Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Fall
Analyzes technical problems of production, including construction, scene design, and lighting Class includes laboratory. Lab included and graded with course. |
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THEA 230 - Fashion as Cultural Reflection Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A study of the evolution of clothing and fashion as a reflection of historical context in Western Civilization. |
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THEA 320 - Voice and Diction for the Stage Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Methods to develop vocal resonance, projection, and articulation, and the natural connection of voice to action playing. Emphasis on special skills such as IPA transcription and dialect work. Prerequisite: THEA 226 . |
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THEA 321 - Movement for the Stage Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Theory and application of movement, combat techniques, the Alexander technique, the elements of a physical regimen in order to develop physical coordination, flexibility, strength, spontaneity, and awareness of the body in presentational space. Prerequisite: THEA 226 . For theatre majors only. |
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THEA 325 - Acting II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
An application of the six steps, the basic object exercise, and other acting tools developed by Uta Hagen, toward producing a scene/character study based on a modern American play. Prerequisite: THEA 226 . |
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THEA 327 - Acting III: Improvisation Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Improvisational training techniques explore the inner sources of spontaneous creation by exercising commitment and creative freedom in each moment of performance. Students will study improvisational theory and enact performance sessions designed to build spontaneous awareness. Prerequisite: THEA 226 . |
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THEA 330 - Theatre Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the fundamentals of running a professional or educational theatrical program (administration and budgeting, grant-writing, season selection, box office, house management, and marketing) as well as the practical and theoretical aspects of stage management for theatrical productions. Prerequisite: THEA 220 and THEA 227 . |
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THEA 331 - Rendering Media for Theatre Design Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
This course provides a practical study of rendering techniques for various media and presentation formats used to create accessible visual presentations for theatrical design. |
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THEA 332 - Costume Design Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
Costume designing from a production approach through design theory, figure drawing, and a study of fabric. Prerequisite: THEA 230 . |
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THEA 350 - Acting IV: Period Styles Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
An approach to performing in a range of historic works through reorganization of basic acting methods. Scenes and monologues will draw from Greek, Roman, restoration, and 19th century plays. Prerequisite: THEA 226 . For theatre majors only. |
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THEA 353 - Acting V: Acting V: Stanislavski/Method Acting Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer
An exploration and practical application of method acting using exercises from Stanislavski, Stella Adler, and Robert Lewis. Prerequisite: THEA 226 and THEA 325 . For theatre majors only. |
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THEA 360 - Musical Theatre Performance Workshop Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
Provides advanced training in the performance of musical theatre. Students learn techniques for singing, dancing and acting within the framework of musical scenes in a workshop atmosphere. This course cannot be taken concurrently with THEA 460 . Prerequisite: THEA 226 . For theatre majors only. |
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THEA 411 - Private Voice for Musical Theatre Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Private weekly instruction in proper vocal placement and singing technique for theatre majors pursing musical theatre track. May be repeated eight times. Note: Students taking voice for the first time must have a placement interview with theatre department. |
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THEA 421 - Advanced Jazz Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
Provides advanced training in jazz dance technique for the musical theatre. Emphasis on placement, fluidity, musicality, execution, and style as it applies to professional auditioning and performing. Fulfills a PEAC activity credit. Prerequisite: THEA 221 or permission of instructor. For theatre majors only. |
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