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2009-2010 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Safety (890) |
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SAFE 592 - Research Methods in Health 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Health 590.)
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SAFE 593 - Directed Independent Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Individual identification and study of problem/issue in safety. Extensive reading and critical analysis of safety literature. Requires specific proposal to instructor before registration.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
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SAFE 601 - Internship/Research in Safety and Health 3-6 Credit Hours
Field experience. Significant problem identified, researched, and reported in acceptable form.
Cross-listed: (Same as Health 601.)
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
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School Psychology (901) |
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SCHP 540 - Seminar in School Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Essentials of theory and practice of school psychology as professional specialty. Consideration of history and current issues in school psychology.
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SCHP 541 - Psychoeducational Assessment 3 Credit Hours
Direct, psychometric and naturalistic assessment methods in learning environments.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): Counselor Education 525 or equivalent.
Comment(s): Requires admission to school psychology major or consent of instructor.
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SCHP 542 - Practicum in Psychoeducational Assessment 3 Credit Hours
Application of assessment skills to clients in learning environments.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
(DE) Corequisite(s): 541.
Comment(s): Requires admission to school psychology major or consent of instructor.
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SCHP 545 - Psychoeducational Consultation 3 Credit Hours
Use of two and three-person models of consultation in educational and therapeutic settings based on behavioral, ecological, social learning and cognitive-behavioral theories.
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SCHP 546 - Practicum in Consultation and Intervention 3 Credit Hours
Application of consulting and intervention skills to educational settings.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 545.
Comment(s): Requires admission to the school psychology major or consent of instructor.
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SCHP 549 - Internship in School Psychology 1-6 Credit Hours
Supervised employment in unit approved school psychology internship sites.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): Requires admission to school psychology major.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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SCHP 649 - Advanced Internship in School Psychology 1-9 Credit Hours
Supervised experience as school psychologist in unit-approved internship site for doctoral level students.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Comment(s): Admission to doctoral school psychology concentration required.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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SCHP 650 - Professional Practice in School Psychology 1 Credit Hours
Field setting to facilitate academic, social and interpersonal development of children and adults. School and mental health settings for intervention, consultation, prevention, and assessment services.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
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SCHP 690 - Psychopathology of Childhood 3 Credit Hours
Descriptive and critical study of psychopathology of childhood and of systems of nomenclature applied to individuals with mental disorders: nomenclature provided in State Department of Education’s Student Evaluation Manual and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of American Psychiatric Association.
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Science Education (899) |
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SCED 496 - Teaching Science Grades 7-12 3 Credit Hours
Methods, materials, recent trends in science and environmental education programs for secondary schools.
Comment(s): Admission to teacher education required.
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SCED 506 - Science Education Studies in Natural Environments 1-3 Credit Hours
Systematic study of nature for K-16. Inquiry-based instruction in off campus natural setting. Group and individual observational and empirical studies. Web-based lesson plans designed upon return to campus.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
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SCED 509 - Education for Sustainable Development: Making Connections 3 Credit Hours
Holistic and interdisciplinary approach that encourages educators and learners to engage in dialogue in order to acquire through experiences and creativity skills and knowledge needed to maintain a balance between socio-economic, political and environmental goals.
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SCED 510 - Theoretical Foundations of Environmental Education 3 Credit Hours
Study of history and philosophy of environmental education, pedagogical approaches, and current status, including model programs and standards for environmental education. Addresses implementation of environmental education in formal and non-formal educational settings. A technology-enhanced course with both online and fieldwork components.
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SCED 531 - Teaching Science to Young Children: K-4 3 Credit Hours
Recent trends in methods, materials and content in teaching science to students in grades K-4.
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SCED 543 - Teaching Science in the Middle Grades 3 Credit Hours
Activities in this class are intended to promote the professional growth of pre-service and in-service science teachers by studying science curriculum and instructional strategies. In particular, methods of teaching contemporary science content in grades 4-8 will be explored.
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SCED 565 - Instructional Trends and Issues in Science Education 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of current trends in science instruction, instructional issues facing elementary, secondary, and community college science teachers, and application of learning theory to teaching biological, physical, and environmental sciences.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 496.
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SCED 572 - Nature of Mathematics and Science Education 3 Credit Hours
Teaching and assessment of mathematics and science based upon student conceptions of nature of mathematics and science.
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SCED 596 - Curriculum Trends in Science Education 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of elementary and secondary curriculum projects for biological, physical and environmental sciences. Impact of current learning theories on future curriculum development projects.
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SCED 628 - Advanced Studies in Science Education 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of current research in science education and implications of research for classroom practice.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
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SCED 696 - Research Trends in Science Education 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of current research trends in science education and relationship of such trends within broader educational community.
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Social Science Education (900) |
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SSCE 454 - Teaching Strategies and Issues in Social Studies Education 3 Credit Hours
Goals, objectives, techniques, materials, and evaluation. Directed observation in public schools. Preparation of teaching plans and materials. Simulated teaching experiences.
Comment(s): Admission to teacher education required.
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SSCE 521 - Teaching Social Studies in Elementary and Middle Schools 3 Credit Hours
Planning and techniques. Trends in curriculum, development of concepts and generalizations, integration of social sciences.
Recommended Background: Course in teaching of social studies or consent of instructor.
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SSCE 525 - Strategies, Programs and Materials for Teaching Elementary Social Studies 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of new and innovative social studies program materials and techniques. Exploration of current trends in social studies education.
Recommended Background: Course in teaching of social studies or consent of instructor.
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SSCE 543 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle Grades 3 Credit Hours
Activities in this class are intended to promote the professional growth of pre-service and in-service social studies teachers through study, design, and implementation of social studies curriculum and instructional strategies. In particular, methods of teaching contemporary social science content in grades 4-8 will be explored.
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SSCE 585 - Teaching Secondary School Social Studies 3 Credit Hours
Strategies, projects, materials, and programs in social studies.
Recommended Background: Undergraduate course in teaching of social studies or consent of instructor.
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SSCE 599 - Seminar in Social Studies Education 3 Credit Hours
Research, trends, and issues in secondary social studies.
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SSCE 621 - Seminar in Social Studies Research and Theory 3 Credit Hours
Status of research and theory. Needed research, related research from other fields, and application of research.
Recommended Background: Recent course in teaching of social studies or consent of instructor.
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Social Work (905) |
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SOWK 500 - Thesis 1-15 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
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SOWK 502 - Registration for Use of Facilities 1-15 Credit Hours
Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses university facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
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SOWK 509 - Graduate Seminar in Public Health 1 Credit Hours
(See Public Health 509.)
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SOWK 510 - Social Work and Social Welfare Policies and Programs 2 Credit Hours
Historic and contemporary contexts of social welfare. The profession’s distinctive mission, history, values and ethical standards, and multiple roles with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities are examined using local to international comparisons. Key professional competencies, diversity, justice, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice are emphasized. Organizational, community, and legislated policies related to social issues, problems, and client systems using local to international comparisons. Use of justice, power, social construction, and social work values and ethics in analyzing, influencing, developing, implementing, and advocating for policies and programs.
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SOWK 512 - Social, Economic, and Political Environments 2 Credit Hours
Examines the profound influences on and critical interfaces of client systems with the world in which we live. Incorporates local to international information about social, economic, and political trends and innovations, and about effects of social problems, injustice, and power on client systems and on social change and service delivery systems.
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SOWK 513 - Lifespan and Neurophysiologic Development 4 Credit Hours
Theories, frameworks, and research that address culturally sensitive understanding of human development and behavior. Effects of risk/protective factors, culture, and other environmental effects, such as poverty, on developmental milestones. Includes neurophysiologic development across the lifespan, starting with early childhood; the profound influence of the environment on these processes; and implications for early prevention, treatment, policies, and services. Includes identification, assessment, and treatment of developmental delays and neurodevelopmental disorders. Processes critical to understanding human behavior and community risk and resilience for vulnerable populations are emphasized.
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SOWK 517 - Diversity, Social and Economic Justice, and Oppression 2 Credit Hours
In context of the cultural, ecological, developmental, and transactional theories, social work values and ethics, and a human rights perspective, critically assesses theory and research about sources, forms, and outcomes of oppression for at-risk client systems. Integrates local to international information about our global, diverse, multicultural society with evidence-based knowledge and skills that address oppression, are culturally affirming, and promote social and economic justice and human dignity.
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SOWK 519 - Foundation Research 3 Credit Hours
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; and data management and analysis using statistical software.
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SOWK 520 - Evidence-Based Practice 1 Credit Hours
Examines how to (1) convert information needs related to practice decisions into well-structured answerable questions; (2) efficiently locate the best evidence with which to answer such questions; (3) critically appraise such evidence; (4) apply results to practice and policy decisions; and (5) evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the application of such results to practice and policy decisions.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
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SOWK 522 - Introduction to Social Work Practice 4 Credit Hours
Historic and contemporary contexts of social welfare. The profession’s distinctive mission, history, values and ethical standards, and multiple roles with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities are examined using local to international comparisons. Theories are examined in the context of critical thinking and evidence-based practice. Defines generalist practice philosophy, methods, roles. Emphasizes skills (i.e., interpersonal communication, relationship building, power analyses, assertiveness, conflict management) that are essential to problem identification, assessment, and intervention with all client systems (individuals, groups, organizations, communities), and with other professionals and decision-makers. Uses local to international examples to translate theory and evidence-based knowledge into practice that is competent, ethical, culturally affirming, and empowering.
Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science in Social Work.
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SOWK 528 - Neurophysiology for Social Work Practice 1 Credit Hours
For Advanced Standing students. Covers the basis of neurophysiology. Students will explore the effects of genetics and epigenetics on human development and behavior; brain development and functioning; and physiological responses to stress and trauma. Particular focus is placed on understanding interactions between environment (including intra-uterine, cultural, and other environments) and physiolological processes and how these topics relate to social work practice and all system levels.
Comment(s): Admission to Advanced Standing program.
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SOWK 531 - Working with Maltreated and Traumatized Children and Their Families 2 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to immerse students in the knowledge and issues related to working ethically and effectively with child and adolescent victims of child maltreatment, interpersonal traumas, and manmade/natural disasters. This course will pay particular attention to cultural status, including race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disability status, and others in understanding and working with traumatized children while maintaining a strengths perspective.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
Comment(s): Advanced Standing may satisfy prerequisites with consent of instructor.
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SOWK 532 - Short-Term Interventions 2 Credit Hours
Theory and practice of planned short term, emergency, and crisis interventions. Provides an introduction to the evidence-based practice, motivational interviewing (MI). Learners will be introduced to application of MI to increasing motivation for substance use reduction, mental health service utilization, and other health behavior changes. Finally, students will understand the evidence based theory, the transtheoretical model of change and its foundational role in motivational interviewing.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
Comment(s): Advanced Standing may satifsy prerequisites with consent of instructor.
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SOWK 535 - School Social Work 3 Credit Hours
Place of school as community institution and resource. Methods, processes, and techniques employed in school social work.
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SOWK 536 - Foundation Field Practice 1-6 Credit Hours
Instruction and supervision in generalist social work practice. Practicum is completed on a block schedule. Students may take concurrent foundation courses, but are not required to do so. Students may complete block placements in Tennessee, in other states, or in other nations.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science in Social Work - social work major.
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SOWK 537 - Introduction to Psychopathology and Social Work Practice 2 Credit Hours
Examines psychopathology and mental disorders from an ecological perspective. Emphasis on understanding biopsychosocial influences on the incidence, course and treatment of the most commonly presented mental disorders and the differential effect of these factors on diverse populations. Emphasizes the acquisition of diagnostic skills as they relate to comprehensive social work assessment and the development of social work interventions. Stresses ethical issues, collaboration with families, knowledge of psychopharmacology and the varied roles social workers play in mental health settings.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
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SOWK 538 - Social Work Practice w/At-Risk Populations 2 Credit Hours
In-depth study of evidence-informed and evidenced-based practice models with at-risk populations. Assessment and interventions focus on individuals, groups, families, and communities.
Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science in Social Work.
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SOWK 539 - Leadership Skills and Knowledge for Advanced Social Work Practice 2 Credit Hours
Organizational management knowledge, leadership skills and supervision required in development and management of structure, resources and cultures of human services delivery systems. Administrative financial knowledge and skills in budgeting, resource allocation, marketing and expenditure control. Issues regarding organizational management change in organizations, communities and national global contexts.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
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SOWK 540 - General Topics in Social Work 2-3 Credit Hours
Current topics in theories and practice for advanced social work.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
Comment(s): Advanced Standing may satisfy prerequisites with consent of instructor.
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SOWK 542 - Foundation Field Practice I 1-3 Credit Hours
Instruction and supervision in generalist social work practice. This course includes a seminar and agency-based internship.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science in Social Work.
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SOWK 544 - Foundation Field Practice II 1-3 Credit Hours
Instruction and supervision in generalist and transition to advanced social work practice. This course includes a seminar and agency-based internship.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated only if a grade of S has been earned. Maximum 3 hours.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 542.
Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science in Social Work.
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SOWK 545 - Evidence-based Resource Development Practice Across Systems 3 Credit Hours
Students build evidence-based knowledge and skills to advance social and economic welfare, social justice, and change through acquiring, diversifying, and managing financial resources. Tools and strategies are examined with individuals, families, groups, and organizations, such as fundraising, grants, contracts, and fees-for-service; grant writing and program development; budgeting and accounting; marketing and social entrepreneurship; and human resources. Students examine financial and resource development including the dimensions and scope of public and private, and for- and not-for-profit organizations.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
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SOWK 546 - Evidence-based Social and Economic Development Practice Across Systems 3 Credit Hours
Advanced course examining programmatic, national, and global issues related to social and economic development. Topics include history, philosophies, alternative approaches and critical thinking about social and economic development, applied across multiple, at-risk and culturally diverse systems: individuals, families, groups, communities, organizations, nations, and the world. Students will develop knowledge and skills for assessing and planning ethically sound, evidence-based sustainable development interventions across systems and environments including micro-enterprise and asset-building, participatory change strategies, and other skills.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
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SOWK 548 - Advanced Policy Practice 2 Credit Hours
Focuses on the theory and evidence-based skill sets of policy analysis, development, implementation and change. Focuses on policy practice in organizations, communities, and regions, and in national and international policy venues. It is guided by the knowledge of, and practice within such areas of policy as health, education, welfare, housing, children, aging-elders, income security, social, economic, and environmental rights and justice, and others areas of significance and interest to the general public and students of social welfare. It provides a framework for policy interventions in client systems including individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and national and international systems. Students are expected to critically assess and design professional policy practice actions to accomplish evidence-based policy outcomes.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
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SOWK 549 - Evaluative Research 3 Credit Hours
Advanced exploration of the techniques, methods, and issues relevant to ethical practice in evaluative research. Topics covered include history, philosophies and conceptual approaches in evaluative research; 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.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
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SOWK 552 - Community Organization 2 Credit Hours
Locality development, social planning and social action as practice models for development of resources to meet human needs. Designed to give students essential knowledge base and skills to practice community organization. Community organization is a mode of social work practice, including locality development, social planning, and social action, through which the community is mobilized and empowered to deal with its issues and problems, and to resolve them to its satisfaction.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
Comment(s): Advanced Standing may satisfy prerequisites with consent of instructor.
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SOWK 555 - Psychological Development and Mental Health in Later Life 2 Credit Hours
Course examines psychological, mental health and mental illness aspects of the aging process, with special emphasis on age, gender, race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and psychological resources across various mental health domains. The domains investigated include memory, cognition, intelligence, personality, mood and anxiety disorders, emotion, elder abuse, spirituality, and culture.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
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SOWK 560 - Evidence-based Interpersonal Practice with Groups 3 Credit Hours
Course focuses on recruitment and composition of group members, leadership structure of small groups, phases of group development, and such group processes as decision-making, tension reduction, conflict resolution, goal setting, contracting, and evaluation. Students will learn how to assess and address group problems, to employ a variety of intra-group strategies and techniques such as programs, structured activities, exercises, etc. Also considers how gender, ethnicity, race, social class, sexual orientation, and different abilities will impact on various aspects of group functioning such as purpose, composition, leadership, selection of intervention strategies, and group development.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
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SOWK 562 - Evidence-based Interpersonal Practice with Adult Individuals 3 Credit Hours
Provides the foundation for clinical social work practice. Advanced knowledge and skills are developed in the areas of interviewing, the therapeutic alliance, risk assessment, and case formulation. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of evidence-based treatments for specific mental health problems and populations.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
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SOWK 563 - Systematic Planning and Evaluation for Interpersonal Practice 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on the development of knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to systematically plan and evaluate interpersonal practice for the purpose of informing clinical decision-making. Builds upon the foundation research, human behavior, and practice courses, and examines evidence-based methods for conducting assessments; identifying and implementing evidence-based interventions; and measuring and monitoring outcomes for individuals, couples, families, and small groups.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
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SOWK 564 - Evidence-Based Substance Abuse Treatment 2 Credit Hours
Prepares students for evidence-based practice in the field of substance abuse treatment. Presents an integrative biopsychosocial model for the understanding and treatment of substance abuse. Content includes overview of the history of substance abuse, review of models of addiction, multidimensional model of the addiction process, physiological affects of commonly abused substances, assessment and diagnosis of substance abuse disorders, and specific, evidence-based interventions adolescent and adult clients.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
Comment(s): Advanced Standing may satisfy prerequisites with consent of instructor.
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SOWK 566 - Social and Cultural Aspects of Aging 2 Credit Hours
Explores the reciprocal relationship between society and those considered older by society. Examines the social and cultural forces that impinge on the aging process, including socially constructed images of older adults, and patterns of inequality of gender, race, and economics. Theoretical perspectives relevant to the aging process, from activity theory and life span development to post modern constructions of aging are examined. Emphasis is placed on current critical aging-related issues and how these issues are experienced personally and societally. Students are challenged to critically analyze prevailing assumptions and perspective on aging and how these impact older adults, family members and society.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
Comment(s): Advanced Standing may satisfy prerequisites with consent of instructor.
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SOWK 570 - Evidence-based Practice with Families 3 Credit Hours
Covers evidence supported theories and practice techniques that promote family resiliency. Diverse and non-traditional families are considered including gay or lesbian families, foster families, and kinship care. Attention is given to differences in families across culture, race, and ethnicity. Special topics such as domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, divorce and separation, substance abuse, mental illness, chronic illness, disability, and loss are covered within a family contextual framework. Students are encouraged to think critically about ethical practice with at-risk families.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
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SOWK 571 - Evidence-based Practice with Children and Adolescents 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on evidence-based practices, programs, and interventions for children and adolescents that have been shown to effectively treat a variety of behavioral and emotional problems. The interventions and programs covered in this course will include individual, group, family, and/or community level treatment methods, as well as prevention approaches. Emphasis is on the development of knowledge and skills in assessing and intervening at the individual, group, family, and/or community level.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
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SOWK 572 - Evidence-based Practice with Older Adults 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on practice with the older population within the context of health and mental health care. Evidence-based, ethically sound psychosocial interventions to address the physical and mental health challenges faced by older adults and encountered by family caregivers will be emphasized. Critical examination of skills and strategies for practice with this population with/within interdisciplinary organizations, diverse communities, and related policies and policy issues.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 517, 519, 522, 538.
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SOWK 585 - Seminar in Gerontology 1 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Health 585.)
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SOWK 586 - Advanced Field Practice 1-6 Credit Hours
Instruction and supervision in advanced evidence-based social work practice. Includes an agency-based experience. This practicum is completed concurrently with required and elective concentration course work.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 542 and 544.
Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science in Social Work - social work major.
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SOWK 587 - Advanced Field Practice 6-12 Credit Hours
Instruction and supervision in advanced evidence-based social work practice. Practicum is completed on a block schedule. Students may take concurrent required concentration and elective courses, but are not required to do so. Students may complete block placements in Tennessee, in other states, or in other nations.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 542 and 544.
Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science in Social Work - social work major.
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SOWK 593 - Independent Study 1-6 Credit Hours
Individualized study, student selects, designs, and completes examination of special issue or problem.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
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SOWK 600 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation 3-15 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
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SOWK 601 - Research for Social Work Practice I 3 Credit Hours
Epistemological and methodological considerations for both quantitative and qualitative research for social work practice.
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SOWK 602 - Research for Social Work Practice II 3 Credit Hours
Epistemological and methodological considerations for both quantitative and qualitative research for social work practice.
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SOWK 605 - Analysis of Social Work Data I 3 Credit Hours
Techniques for quantitative analysis of social work data: unique data analysis problems encountered in social work research.
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SOWK 606 - Analysis of Social Work Data II 3 Credit Hours
Techniques for quantitative analysis of social work data: unique data analysis problems encountered in social work research.
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SOWK 612 - Social Work Practice and Its Social Context I 3 Credit Hours
Critical analysis of knowledge bases of major practice modalities in direct intervention.
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SOWK 613 - Social Work Practice and Its Social Context II 3 Credit Hours
Critical analysis of knowledge bases of major practice in administration and planning.
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SOWK 640 - History of American Social Work 3 Credit Hours
Social, cultural, economic and political contexts for development of social work profession, development of education for profession, and modern welfare system.
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SOWK 650 - Programs and Legislation for Children and Families 3 Credit Hours
Background, purposes, and current issues surrounding major social welfare and health programs serving disadvantaged children and their families: Social Security Act (Title IV, Child Welfare and AFDC; Title V, the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant; Title XIX, Medicaid), Head Start, WIC and other nutrition programs, and Healthy Start. Current issues and controversy; legislative changes.
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SOWK 670 - Critical Literature Reviews 3 Credit Hours
Techniques and methods for conducting critical reviews of literature: conceptual and methodological critiques of existing research.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
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SOWK 693 - Directed Study in Social Work Research 3 Credit Hours
Advanced individual study, under faculty guidance, of social work practice issues.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Recommended Background: First-year required PhD courses or consent of instructor.
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Sociology (915) |
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SOCI 446 - The Modern World System 3 Credit Hours
Critical examination of the capitalist world-system as a social system, its coherence, boundaries, regions, member groups, cleavages, and patterns of conflict. Analysis of who gets what, why, and how in global political economy.
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SOCI 451 - Criminal Justice 3 Credit Hours
A critical assessment of the criminal justice apparatus and its components. Brief examination of the police, with most of the emphasis on the criminal courts and institutions and programs such as the prison, probation, and parole. Analysis of their operation and impacts.
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SOCI 452 - Race, Ethnicity, Crime, and Justice 3 Credit Hours
Examines racial/ethnic disparities in criminal offending and victimization, as well as different experiences with law enforcement, judicial and correctional agencies. Emphasis on social justice.
Cross-listed: (Same as Africana Studies 456.)
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SOCI 453 - Gender and Crime 3 Credit Hours
Probes the gendered nature of offending, victimization and criminal justice. Examines the different experiences of males and females, and theories that attempt to explain these differences.
Cross-listed: (Same as Women’s Studies 454.)
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SOCI 455 - Society and Law 3 Credit Hours
How laws and legal processes are affected by social change, the social impact of legal sanctions, and relations between law and social justice.
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SOCI 459 - White-Collar Crime 3 Credit Hours
The distinctive nature and dynamics of white-collar crime, victims and costs of white-collar crime, organizations as white-collar offenders, causal theories, and the dynamics of responses to white-collar crime by private and public parties.
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SOCI 462 - Population 3 Credit Hours
Demographic factors and social structure. Trends in fertility, mortality, population growth, migration, distribution, and composition. Population policy.
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SOCI 463 - Community Sociology 3 Credit Hours
The environment shapes human interactions and human interactions shape the construction of environments. Explores how individuals construct and participate in communities.
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SOCI 464 - Urban Ecology 3 Credit Hours
The relation of humans to their urban environment with emphasis on conservation and use of appropriate technology.
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SOCI 465 - Social Values and the Environment 3 Credit Hours
Human dimensions of ecosystem management and public policy. An applied focus on how social values are activated within specific biophysical and social settings.
Recommended Background: 110 or 120.
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SOCI 500 - Thesis 1-15 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
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SOCI 502 - Registration for Use of Facilities 1-15 Credit Hours
Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses university facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
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SOCI 504 - Sociological Foundations of Political Economy 3 Credit Hours
Survey of contemporary sociological theories of political economy, sources of political and economic power and conflict.
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SOCI 505 - Foundations of Criminology 3 Credit Hours
Critical overview of contemporary developments in criminology, theories of crime causation and theories of responses to crime.
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SOCI 506 - Social Justice and Public Policy 3 Credit Hours
Examines the formulation and consequences of public policy, analyzing: the general public policy process model; the model’s specific applications to criminal justice policy, environmental policy, and economic and political policies; and techniques of policy evaluation research.
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SOCI 507 - Foundations of Social Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Current and classical theoretical perspectives in social psychology.
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SOCI 510 - Professional Preparation 1 Credit Hours
A variety of one-credit seminars that offer training in specific aspects of professional socialization.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
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SOCI 521 - Sociological Theory I 3 Credit Hours
Assessment of what sociological theory is; its major figures and their approaches to understanding society.
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SOCI 531 - Research Methods in Sociology 3 Credit Hours
Research design, measurement, sampling, quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques, data, reduction, and analysis.
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SOCI 534 - Advanced Sociological Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Underlying assumptions and logical procedures used by sociologists in formulating explanations; foundations of sociological research strategies and techniques.
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