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SOC 495 - Internship in Sociology
A supervised internship providing practical experience in a field placement and requiring parallel readings and study. Emphasis on the guided application of concepts and principles from related courses and structured readings to applied situations in the field. Students may take 3-9 credits. Not more than 6 credit hours may be used toward the departmental major.
Prerequisites & Notes
Sociology major; senior standing; GPA of at least 3.0 and permission of instructor.
Credits: 3-9
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SOC 497 - Departmental Projects I
No description available.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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SOC 498 - Departmental Projects II
No description available.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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SOC 499 - Senior Seminar
Selected theoretical and empirical topics in Sociology. Serves as the capstone course for Sociology majors and will assume a knowledge of and will build upon, the material presented in the other required courses in the major. The intent of the course is to help students integrate their Sociology knowledge and to apply it in dealing with fundamental questions of social life and social theory.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
major in Sociology with senior standing; SOC 301 and SOC 302 and SOC 390 and SOC 460 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I
A systematic study of the basics of the Spanish language. Equal emphasis on developing reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students with no previous study of Spanish or fewer than two years in high school.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Credits: 3-4
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SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II
A continued study of the basics of the Spanish language. Equal emphasis is placed on developing reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students with no previous study of Spanish or fewer than two years in high school.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 101 or equivalent.
Credits: 3-4
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SPA 199 - Review Spanish
For students who have taken 2 or more years of high school Spanish, but do not feel ready to complete the SPA 203-204 sequence. Fast-paced review of basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary, with strong emphasis on oral communication. This is not the equivalent of SPA 203/204 level language courses. 2 class meetings per week, with substantial listening and writing assignments. Lec 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
2 years of high school Spanish or permission.
Credits: 2
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SPA 203 - Intermediate Spanish I
An integrated approach. Reading texts as well as other materials will be employed to strengthen reading, writing and especially speaking and comprehension skills. Includes a systematic but gradual review of the essentials of Spanish grammar.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 102 or equivalent.
Credits: 3-4
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SPA 204 - Intermediate Spanish II
A continuation of SPA 203 designed to strengthen reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 203 or equivalent.
Credits: 3-4
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SPA 206 - Spanish Conversation and Composition
Develops proficiency in spoken and written Spanish through selected vocabulary and grammar exercises, discussion, skits, speeches, and compositions. Conducted in Spanish.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 204 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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SPA 301 - Introduction to Literary Theory
The study of literary theory. Taught in Spanish. Foundation course for subsequent study of Spanish language texts of all genres.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 204 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 305 - Applied Spanish
Intensive oral and written practice in real-life situations. Development of confidence, accuracy, fluency and communicative strategies in formal and informal modes of expression. Guided development of idiomatic expression and structures; development of self-correct in speech and writing. Reinforcement through interactive situations.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 204.
Credits: 3
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SPA 306 - Workshop in Speaking and Writing Spanish
Develops fluency and accuracy in written and oral Spanish. Students help design course content through projects, performances, and problem-solving. Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspective and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 305 or equivalent or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 307 - Readings in Peninsular Literature
An overview of Peninsular Spanish literature. Provides practice in reading and analyzing culturally important texts. Includes a selection of genres and periods will be included. May be taken either before or after SPA 308.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 206 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 308 - Readings in Spanish American Literature
Emphasis on changes in the cultural phenomena, styles, themes and ideological position of texts from the beginnings of Hispanic American literature through romanticism, naturalism, the novel of the land, the “Boom” and avant-garde movements. May be taken before or after SPA 307.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 206 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 401 - Golden Age
A study of masterpieces of poetry and prose from the 16th and 17th centuries provides an overview of the period and critical abilities. Poetry by Garcilaso, Fray Luis, San Juan, Gongora, and Quevedo, etc. Prose readings include Lazarillo de Tormes, Diana, Suenos y discursos, and Novelas ejemplares etc.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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SPA 403 - Cervantes
A careful reading of the Spanish masterpiece, Don Quixote, including its historical background and continuing influence.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 405 - Spanish Literature of the Nineteenth Century
Discussion of the novel from “costumbrismo” to “realismo,” the compromise of Spanish naturalism, and the Romantic movements between tradition and revolt.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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SPA 406 - Spanish Literature of the Twentieth Century
Selections from the poetry, essays, and novels of the pre and Civil War period contextualized through readings in the history and thought of the times.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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SPA 409 - Contemporary Latin-American Short Story
A study of Latin-American short story writers including discussion of such significant contemporary concerns as poverty, politics and religion, and such themes as the interplay of fantasy and reality and the relativity of madness.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 411 - Contemporary Latin American Theater
A study of the major Latin-American playwrights of the 20th century. Reading and analysis of plays, class discussion.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 412 - Contemporary Peninsular Theater
A study of major Spanish playwrights of the 20th Century. Reading and analysis of plays, class discussion.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 420 - Spanish Film
Areas covered may vary and could include the following topics: national cinemas; director of note; the social, political, historic and economic factors that influence both the creation and content of films; and an analysis of the components of cinematography. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
A Spanish class at the 300 level or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 444 - Theory and Techniques of Translation
Designed to develop awareness of linguistic styles and structures and emphasize the complex relationship between a language and its context. Taught as workshop, with regular assignments of texts for translation, comparison and evaluation. Selctions from literature and general topics, although this is not a literature course. Attention given to theories of translation both past and present and how these theories respond to cultural and ideological perspectives; and relate to Spanish translation.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspective and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 206 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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SPA 490 - Topics and Individual Authors in Spanish
Specific topic varies semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 307 or SPA 308.
Credits: 1-3
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SPA 497 - Projects in Spanish I
Independent study on topics selected by student and instructor.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Credits: 1-3
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SPA 498 - Projects in Spanish II
Independent study on topics selected by student and instructor.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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SPA 503 - Cervantes’ Don Quijote
A close reading of Cervantes’ Don Quijote. Special attention paid to narrative structures, historical background, and Baroque perspectivism.
Prerequisites & Notes
Advanced oral proficiency in Spanish; graduate standing.
Credits: 3
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SPA 597 - Projects in Spanish I
Specific projects vary from semester to semester depending on the needs of the graduate student and the skills of the faculty member. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3
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SPA 598 - Projects in Spanish II
Specific projects vary from semester to semester depending on the needs of the graduate student and the skills of the faculty member. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3
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STT 490 - Full-Day Student Teaching (Elementary)
A full-day, off-campus internship program in a selected school. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Early application and permission.
Credits: 1-12
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STT 491 - Full-Day Student Teaching (Secondary)
A full-day, off-campus internship program in a selected school. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Early application and permission.
Credits: 1-12
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STT 494 - Student Teaching K-12 (Art or Music)
Observation and student teaching in selected elementary and/or secondary schools. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDB 202, EDB 204, EDB 221 or their equivalents, methods course, and senior standing.
Credits: 1-12
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STT 496 - Advanced Internship (Elementary)
A full-day, off-campus advanced internship, teaching in a selected school. Seminars and conferences. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
STT 490 and permission of the Director of Educational Field Experiences.
Credits: 2-6
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STT 497 - Advanced Internship (Secondary)
A full-day, off-campus advanced internship, teaching in a selected school. Seminars and conferences. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
STT 491 and permission of the Director of Educational Field Experiences.
Credits: 2-6
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STT 498 - Seminar for Interns
Students examine and reflect on their understanding about teaching and learning, apply integrated educational skills and knowledge and synthesize academic and professional experiences from their courses, field experiences and internships to develop and finalize their Teacher Candidacy portfolio.
Prerequisites & Notes
senior standing and completion of all other program requirements or permission. Corequisites: STT 490, STT 491, STT 496, STT 497 and STT 499.
Credits: 1-3
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STT 499 - Student Teaching K-12 (Kinesiology and Physical Education)
Observation and student teaching in selected elementary and/or secondary schools.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDB 202, EDB 204, EDB 221 or their equivalents, methods course, and senior standing.
Credits: 1-12
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SVT 100 - Introduction to Surveying Technology
Discussion of the major topics in surveying engineering technology including field instrumentation, boundary surveying, topographic surveying, computer-aided drafting, route surveying, global positioning system and geodesy, map projections, photogrammetry, remote sensing, and geographic information systems. Will include lectures from practicing professionals in their respective disciplines. Lec 1.
Credits: 1
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SVT 110 - Instrumentation and Data Collectors
Instrumentation used in various aspects of surveying engineering technology and the systems that communicate with those systems (generically known as data collectors) will be discussed. Systems for processing, display, and presentation of results will also be demonstrated. Photogrammetric data collection will be examined as an alternative to direct field methods. Lec 1.
Credits: 1
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SVT 201 - Adjustment Computations
Basic statistics as applied to surveying, error estimation, error propagation, basic matrix algebra, level network analysis, 3-D traverse analysis, GPS vector network analysis, combined traditional total station and GPS network analysis, blunder detection, positional tolerance, hypothesis testing. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
CET 202, MAT 215, TME 253 and SVT 110 or equivalents.
Credits: 3
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SVT 221 - Boundary Law
Covers historical to present United States land title conveyancing, historical surveying procedures, colonial and pre-colonial land grants, the United States public land survey system, rules of construction and procedures for boundary retracement, recording systems, interpretation and writing property descriptions, and professional responsibility. Lec 4.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
CET 101. Corequisite: ENG 212.
Credits: 4
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SVT 322 - Writing Effective Property Descriptions
Covers principles of interpretation, writing techniques, forms for descriptions and writing of land descriptions. The course is divided into several subsets. Successful completion requires the student take a pre-test, read the assignments, perform practical exercises, turn in assignments for grade, and pass an examination. Web-based. Lec 0.
Credits: 1
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SVT 325 - Surveyors Ethics
Introduces students to ethics theory, general concepts and principles pertaining to surveying ethics and handling ethical situations in practice. Throughout the course, students will be presented with a combination of practical exercises, explanation and discussion narratives.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement. Web-based. Lec 0.
Credits: 1
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SVT 326 - Record Research
Covers the location of property records, general procedure for locating relevant records, differences between title and boundary research, overcoming typical problems in research, the preparation of title abstracts and research reports and the use and limitations of research. Throughout the course, students will be presented with a combination of practical exercises, explanation and discussion. Students who have taken SVT 221 cannot enroll in this course. Web-based. Lec 0.
Credits: 1
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SVT 329 - Site Planning and Subdivision Design
Subdivision rules and regulations, creating lots of esthetic value, satisfying minimum lot requirements, acreage calculations, cul-de-sacs, integration of site features to optimum development, application of civil engineering principles to land development and land development software. Lec 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
CET 332, MET 121, SVT 221 or equivalents.
Credits: 1
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SVT 341 - Advanced Surveying
Geodetic horizontal and vertical datums, plane projection systems, localization of projection coordinates, datum transformations, astronomic observations, cadastral surveying as applied to the U.S. Public Land Survey System, creation of survey products in a computer-aided drafting environment, engineering related photogrammetry (job planning, control aspects, map collection and processing, and image based products). Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
CET 202, SVT 201 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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SVT 352 - Practical Field Operations
Making optimal use of a survey data collection system in creation of office survey products, building checks in survey collection, automated field techniques which create office linework, optimizing feature coding and descriptive abilities, deciding between use of GPS and optical survey devices for survey projects, optimization of stakeout and building checks in that process, surveying documentation and reporting. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
CET 202, ENG 317 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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SVT 418 - Fundamentals of Surveying Exam Overview
A review of all elements of the “day #1” nationwide element of the examination which leads to licensure as a professional land surveyor. Practice examinations on all topics covered in this exam. Lec 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1
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SVT 437 - Practical GPS
Presentation of all types of GPS equipment with their uses and limitations, GPS observation planning based on satellite geometry and obstructions, review of geodetic coordinate systems and datums, the geoid and how it relates to the production of elevations from GPS, execution of all components (planning, field collection, downloading, processing, and adjustment) of a GPS survey where raw data is collected, real time kinematic (RTK) GPS filed execution and adjustment for control work, use of RTK GPS in collection of a topographic survey. Lec 2, Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
SVT 201, SVT 341 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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SVT 475 - Small Business Management
Provides a broad overview of the skills necessary to operate a small business. Focuses on teaching basic marketing, accounting and management skills with an emphasis on topics that impact the small business owner. Lec 3. (Fall.)
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Credits: 3
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SVT 490 - Surveying Capstone
A class project type course which integrates all components of previous surveying coursework and emphasizes working with others on a long term project; project description, project planning, field collection, office processing, computer-aided drafting, final product preparation, oral presentation of results. Lec 3.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
SVT 341, SVT 437, SVT 352 (or equivalents).
Credits: 3
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SWK 101 - Opportunities for the Social Work Major
Introduces first-year and transfer students who have declared a major in social work to the general resources of the University of Maine and to the specific resources of the School of Social Work. Topics include overview of library and computer facilities, degree and graduation requirements, volunteer opportunities, internships, and future career opportunities. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Prerequisites & Notes
Declaration of Social Work major.
Credits: 1
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SWK 320 - Values, History and Practice in Social Work and Social Welfare
Focuses on the history and development of social welfare and social work, the basic values and concepts of social work practice and the major fields of social work practice. Second semester students or sophomore level.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
SOC 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 330 - Contemporary Issues in Diversity and Pluralism
Examines plurality and diversity from a standpoint of difference created by culture, race, social structure, religious affiliation, gender, age, sexual orientation and ability. Issues of prejudice and discrimination examined on an individual and societal level.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
SOC 101.
Credits: 3
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SWK 350 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
Examines normative development, behavior, values and attitudes as influenced by age, cohort, gender, culture, social class, social structures, oppression and other environmental factors. Addresses the life span and attendant concerns from multiple theoretical perspectives within a systems person-in-environment framework. Considers implications for social work practice and social welfare policy.
Prerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 101, and PSY 323 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 351 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
Examines research and traditional/alternative theories related to normative development of families, small groups and communities. Explores the impact of age, gender, social class, oppression and other environmental factors on that development. Examines the physical environment (nature and built), social structure and contexts of organizations and institutions in interaction with families, groups and communities. Considers implications for social work practice and social welfare policy.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 350 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 361 - Social Work Methods I
Explores the functions and roles of the social worker, the value base of social work practice, and the processes of providing service. Social Work majors only.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 350 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 365 - Problems of Child Abuse and Neglect: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Examines the roles of the major disciplines, agencies and professions involved in the prevention, early detection, assessment, intervention, treatment and management of child abuse and neglect. Focus on victims and their families. (Continuing Education Only.)
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
SOC 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 395 - Beginning Field Experience in Social Work
Preparation for field practicum, exploration of interest in professional social work and introduction to social welfare agency milieux through volunteer experience. Students must register for both fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
Social Work majors or permission only.
Credits: 1 - 3
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SWK 397 - Independent Projects in Social Welfare I
Content varies to suit needs of individual students or small groups. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1-3
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SWK 440 - Social Welfare Policy and Issues
Provides an analytic perspective on the provision of social services and the interrelatedness of practice and policy analysis. The dimensions of choice in social welfare policy and major issues in provision of services are examined.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 320 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 462 - Social Work Methods II
Develops knowledge, values and skills necessary for provision of social services to individuals, families and small groups. Includes knowledge and skill building in interpersonal communication, planning and carrying out interventions, and evaluating interventions within the context of generalist social work practice. Integrates classroom and field instruction experiences. Limited to senior social work majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 361.
Credits: 3
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SWK 463 - Social Work Methods III
Explores the theory and practice of purposive social change in social agencies and communities, participation of social workers in politics, and social worker roles of advocate, resource mobilizer, program planner, and organizer. Integrates the classroom and field instruction experience. Limited to senior social work majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 462.
Credits: 3
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SWK 465 - Child Welfare Practice
Assessing child abuse and neglect, ethical issues in child welfare practice, permanency planning for children in care.
Credits: 3
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SWK 491 - Methods of Social Work Research
Beginning methods of social work research. Strategies and methods of developing knowledge in the context of social work practice and social welfare. The place of theory in research, problem formulation, ethical concerns, research designs, including practice research and evaluation, methods of data collection, sampling, introduction to program evaluation, and basic procedures in data analysis and statistics.
Credits: 3
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SWK 495 - Field Practicum in Social Work
Generalist social work practice in community agencies provides opportunities to apply social work knowledge and skills directed toward planned intervention and change efforts. Limited to social work majors who have completed at least 75 course credit hours.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 361 and SWK 440. Taken concurrently with SWK 462 (fall semester) and SWK 463 (spring semester.) Twelve credit hours required; six per semester, variable by permission only.
Credits: 1-6
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SWK 497 - Special Topics in Social Work
Content varies to suit needs of individual students or small groups. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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SWK 530 - MSW Advanced Standing Bridging-Social Welfare Policy
Analysis of social welfare policies for social work practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
Advanced Standing MSW student.
Credits: 2
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SWK 531 - MSW Advanced Standing Bridging-Social Work Practice
Integration of generalist knowledge, values and skills with application to simulated and actual social work practice situations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Advanced Standing MSW student.
Credits: 2
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SWK 532 - Advanced Standing Bridging-Social Work Research
Review of investigative strategies used to answer questions and queries of concern to social workers. Review of research design from naturalistic to experimental-type.
Prerequisites & Notes
Advanced Standing MSW student.
Credits: 2
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SWK 533 - MSW Advanced Standing Bridging-Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Utilizes multiple theoretical approaches for understanding human behavior in the social environment.
Prerequisites & Notes
Advanced Standing MSW student.
Credits: 2
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SWK 540 - Social Welfare Policy and Issues for Generalist Practitioners
Analysis of the provision of social services and the interrelatedness of practice and policy analysis with emphasis on dimensions of choice in social welfare policy and major issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 550 - Human Behavior and The Social Environment I
Examines research and theories related to normative life span development as influenced by age, gender, social class, social structures oppression and other environmental factors. Uses systems theory and person-in-environment construct as the analytical framework. Considers implications for social work practice and social welfare policy.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSW students or by permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 560 - Practice in Generalist Social Work I
Develops knowledge, values and skills necessary for direct practice of generalist social work with small systems, including individuals, small groups and families. Covers social systems and problem solving framework.
Prerequisites & Notes
first year MSW students. Corequisite: SWK 595.
Credits: 3
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SWK 563 - Practice in Generalist Social Work II
Topics include theory and practice of purposive social change in social agencies and communities, participation of social workers in politics, and social worker roles as advocate, resource mobilizer, program planner and organizer. Integrates classroom and field experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 560 or permission. Corequisite: SWK 595.
Credits: 3
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SWK 571 - Assessment and Intervention of Trauma in Social Work Practice
Explains current research and controversies in the areas of psychobiology of trauma, memory, dissociation, developmental impacts, diagnosis and treatment.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSW student or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 572 - Program Planning and Grant Writing
Integration of research methods, evaluation, policy analysis, advanced social work practice to develop, plan and pose strategies for social service program development and funding.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSW student or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 573 - Supervision in Human Services I
Knowledge, skills and values for supervision in human service agencies. Goal setting, personnel issues, models of social work supervision.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSW student or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 574 - Supervision in Human Services II
A continuation of SWK 573. Emphasis on power dynamics as related to diversity in gender, race, religion, age and position in the supervisory dyad. Supervisory skills for staff evaluation and feedback.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 573 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 575 - Family Therapy in Social Work Practice I
Overview of models of family therapy for social work practice. Emphasis on assessment and intervention with families, children and couples.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSW student or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 576 - Family Therapy in Social Work Practice II
Emphasis on brief solution-focused and narrative models of family therapy in social work practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSW student or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 577 - Group Strategies in Health/Mental Health Settings
Group strategies for social work practice in health and mental health settings including team-meetings, psychoeducational issues in health care, workshops, communities, organizations, counseling and psychotherapy.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSW student or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 580 - Adult and Child Psychopathology
Overview of DSMIV, gender differences in mental illness, current conceptions of serious mental illness, impact of psychiatric labeling and stigma on individuals and families.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSW student or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 591 - Social Work Research I
Integration of social work theory, practice and research including problem formulation, research design, ethical concerns and protocols for protection of human subjects.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 595 - Field Practicum in Social Work
Supervised generalist social work practice in community agencies provides opportunities to apply social work knowledge and skills toward planned intervention and change efforts.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 560 or SWK 563.
Credits: 4-6
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SWK 596 - Social Work Skills Lab
Basic skills and understanding of professional ethics, professional relationships, written, oral and reciprocal communication skills and interviewing skills. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: SWK 595.
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SWK 597 - Advanced Topics in Social Work
Content varies to suit student needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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SWK 600 - Advanced Integrative Professional Seminar
Considers multi-disciplinary knowledge bases that inform advanced social work practice from a generalist perspective as well as the purposes of the profession, professional role, skill, policy applications and evaluation of practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 695 during the final semester of MSW study.
Credits: 3
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SWK 640 - Issues in Social Welfare Policy for Advanced Generalist Practitioners
Social welfare policy analysis and evaluation with emphasis on skills in the use of government data, policy advocacy and analytic decision-making related to social welfare and advanced generalist social work practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 540 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 650 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
Examines research and theories related to normative development of families, small groups and communities. Explores the impact of age, gender, social class, social structures, oppression and other environmental factors. Examines the social structures and context of organizations and institutions and their impact on individuals, families, small group and communities. Considers implications for social work practice and social welfare policy.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 550.
Credits: 3
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SWK 661 - Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice with Families and Children
Develops knowledge, skills and values necessary for advanced generalist social work practice with families and children.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 563 or permission. Corequisite: SWK 695.
Credits: 3
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SWK 662 - Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice in Health and Mental Health Settings
Develops knowledge, skills and values necessary for advanced generalist practice of social work in health and mental health settings with emphasis on the interdependence of health and social problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 563 or permission. Corequisite: SWK 695.
Credits: 3
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SWK 665 - Advanced Generalist Practice - Social Administration
Integrates organizational theory and advanced generalist social work practice to explore the design and operation of human service organizations. Utilizes perspectives on the management of social welfare organizations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: SWK 661 or SWK 662.
Credits: 3
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SWK 680 - Health Policy
Survey and extension of basic knowledge and skills in analysis of health care policy formulation, development, implementation and evaluation with focus on administration of health services, agency and organizational structure and practice. Examines how diversity of health policy sources (e.g. values and political and economic influences) affect legislation, administration and clinical practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
graduate standing or instructor’s permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 691 - Social Work Research Methods II
Application of social work research methods to the evaluation of social work practice and program and policy-making.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 591 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 692 - Social Work Research III
Application of social work research methods to social work research project.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 691 or permission.
Credits: 2
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SWK 695 - Advanced Field Practicum in Social Work
Advanced generalist social work practice in community agencies. Provides students the opportunity to apply advanced social work knowledge and skills directed toward planned intervention and change efforts.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 495 or SWK 595 or permission.
Credits: 4-6
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THE 100 - Theatre Seminar
Weekly planning meetings required of all Theatre majors. Includes allocation of casting and crew assignments, safety training, career information and all other logistical communication necessary to the major. Also provides a weekly forum for student scene work and design presentations. Offered every semester.
Credits: 0
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THE 111 - Introduction to Theatre
A basic appreciation course for the general student as well as prospective theatre majors that explores the process of theatrical expression throughout history and its relationship to culture.
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Credits: 3
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THE 112 - Survey of Dramatic Literature
Survey of drama from its early development up to the present as literature and as theatre. Stress on dramatic form and content and on the uniqueness of the drama to reflect the philosophical, social and political environment.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Credits: 3
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