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REST 4630 - Continuous Quality Improvement Credits: (1-2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
The continuous quality improvement project enhances an understanding of how to construct and conduct a quality improvement (quality assurance) project in the workplace. Enrollment by permission only.
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REST 4800 - Independent Projects Credits: (1-6)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Student designed, instructor approved projects which will further develop cognitive or psychomotor skills for the baccalaureate level respiratory care practitioner. Projects must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning project. Enrollment by permission only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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REST 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Student designed, instructor approved readings which will further develop professional knowledge or understanding for the baccalaureate level respiratory care practitioner. Readings must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to b beginning. Enrollment by permission only. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
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REST 4850 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-6)
(Variable Title)
Typically taught:
Summer [Full Sem]
The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students in health professions to experience a study abroad program that is designed to explore healthcare, culture, and clinical experience. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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REST 4990 - Senior Seminar Credits: (2)
Moderated discussion and/or laboratory experiences relating to current events in health care, legislative and ethical issues, and emergent technologies in respiratory care.
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SCM 3050 - Operations and Supply Chain Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Supply chain management is the value creation engine of every organization. The focus of this course is to acquaint students with the core elements of supply chain management: 1) customer value, 2) collaborative value creation, and 3) systems thinking. The course introduces and defines the three primary functions that compose supply chain activities- 1) purchasing, 2) operations, and 3) logistics-and shows how they need to work together to create the high-quality, low-cost, and innovative products and services that customers expect to find in today’s marketplace. Important analytical tools are introduced. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or MATH 1050 .
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SCM 3500 - Spreadsheet Modeling for Prescriptive Analytics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Spreadsheet software enables business people to model and analyze quantitative problems in a wide variety of business contexts. This course covers spreadsheet modeling in terms of optimization models for deciding the best set of decisions to meet constraints and performance objectives; simulation models for considering uncertainty in business operations and decisions; and other decision models and tools. Through conceptual and applied topics, this course will enhance one’s problems solving and modeling capabilities as well as Excel spreadsheet skills. Prerequisite: MIS 2010 , QUAN 2600 .
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SCM 3600 - Logistics & Transportation Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course incorporates readings, site visits, and case analysis to convey state-of-the-art and emerging business logistics practices. The focus of this course is on forecasting, inventory management, transportation, distribution and warehousing, with an introduction to contemporary issues in logistics such HADR and sustainability. Development of leading-edge strategies, which promote a firm’s ability to differentiate itself in terms of its supply chain performance is emphasized. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; SCM 3050 . Prerequisite/Co-requisite: SCM 3500 .
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SCM 3700 - Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course provides students an introduction to the supply management discipline, focusing on the development of category management skills and the purchasing process. Companies have always sourced a large percent of their COGS–up to 50-80%. However, today’s emphasis on core competencies and increased use of outsourcing makes sourcing even more strategic. Sourcing managers are responsible for managing supplier capacity and capabilities. The course emphasizes costing and relationship management tools. This course builds the foundation for students to pass the Certified Profession in Supply Management (CPSM) exam. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; SCM 3050 . Prerequisite/Co-requisite: SCM 3500 .
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SCM 4100 - Quality Management and Process Improvement Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Introduces principles and practices for achieving quality, customer satisfaction, and performance excellence. Emphasis on process improvement, problem-solving, variation and statistical thinking, customer and supplier relationships, service quality, employee involvement, project management, and quality management frameworks. Presents tools and methods for analyzing and improving business processes, including Six Sigma, lean, and theory of constraints. This course builds the foundation for students to pass the ASQ Certified Quality Process Analyst exam. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; QUAN 3610 ; SCM 3050 ; or Instructor Permission.
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SCM 4400 - Global Supply Chain Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Globalization has changed the rules of competition. Globalization also raises complex and controversial issues such as job displacement and worker exploitation. Winning companies now use worldwide resources to meet the needs of global consumers. This course introduces and is built around a scanning model. Students are expected to actively scan, using emerging information to identify inflection points and determine their strategic and tactical implication. From this analysis, strategic objectives are renewed to guide the design of a global supply chain. Effective communication and teamwork are emphasized via the in class activities and projects. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 and SCM 3050 .
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SCM 4500 - Supply Chain Relational Strategies Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course focuses on the soft side of supply chain management, addressing both the internal (including individual) and external relationships that allow a supply chain to function. Key elements of the course include the perspective on supply chain strategic relationships, managing cultural disparities and conflict between businesses and functional units within them, and change management issues. Students will learn core processes around initial exploration and assessment of supply chain relationships, establish metrics/expectations for the relationship, craft and manage teams and work groups, and develop negotiation skills. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; SCM 3050 , SCM 3500 , SCM 3600 , SCM 3700 ; MGMT 3200 or PS 3250 ; should be taken concurrently with SCM 4550 .
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SCM 4550 - Strategic Supply Chain Design Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Supply chain management is integrative in nature, requiring a systems approach to process design and management. The goal is to co-create value across organizational boundaries. This capstone SCM course emphasizes the analytical aspects of identifying the right capabilities required to design a collaborative business model and create distinctive customer value. This analysis answers the question, “Who should be on the value-creation team?” The course is designed as a collaborative laboratory, employing extensive experiential learning and case analysis. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; SCM 3050 , SCM 3500 , SCM 3600 , SCM 3700 ; MGMT 3200 or PS 3250 ; should be taken concurrently with SCM 4500 , but can be taken after.
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SCM 4700 - Supply Chain Case Analysis, Logic, and Presentation Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed around the case analysis methodology and has the explicit goal of preparing student teams for participation in specific competitive supply chain case competitions (both regionally and nationally). Preparation time will be extensive and students must possess an advanced level of SCM mastery prior to enrollment in this class. Class meetings will be scheduled with the students throughout the semester for presentation and preparation. Please see the instructor for information on enrollment eligibility. Credit/no credit grading. Prerequisite: SCM 3050 , instructor approval.
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SCM 4800 - Independent Research Credits: (1-3)
Directed research and study on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Written Instructor Approval. May be repeated until a total of 4 hours credit is accumulated.
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SCM 4840 - Operations & Supply Chain Industry Projects Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Early in their careers, many choose to work for a management consulting company or get involved in rotations within a company. These jobs and programs expose the worker to a wide variety of job types and functions and prepare the worker for whatever opportunities the future may bring. In this course, students are exposed to operations and supply chain management consulting projects typical of what they could expect in a full-time consulting position or in a company’s early-career leadership rotation program. Prerequisite: SCM 3500 . Co-Requisite: SCM 3600 and SCM 3700 . Can be repeated up to two times for a total of 6 hours of credit.
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SCM 4850 - Supply Chain Management Study Abroad Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed for students who wish to explore supply chain management theory and practice in countries other than the U.S. Students will study global supply chain management as offered through a partner university (or other university with department chair approval). Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 . Can be repeated once up to 6 credits.
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SCM 4860 - Supply Chain Management Internship Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
A structured professional-level field experience. The student will be counseled and supervised as he/she applies and integrates the knowledge and skills obtained through operations management and logistics courses. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Instructor approval.
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SOC 1010 SS/DV - Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [1st Blk, Full Sem Online]
An introduction to the study of Sociology through the concepts and principles used to understand and evaluate society. It focuses on all aspects of society: culture; social interaction; institutions; group processes; deviance and social control; stratification, diversity, and inequality based on race, ethnicity, class, gender, etc.; and social stability and change.
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SOC 1020 SS/DV - Social Problems Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [1st Blk, Full Sem Online]
A study of major social problems in contemporary society, including issues of age, gender, family, race, ethnicity, wealth and poverty, politics, education, public safety, health care, substance abuse, and environment. Special emphasis is given to these issues and their consequences for today’s global and diverse society.
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SOC 2810 - Experimental Course Offerings Credits: (2-3)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
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SOC 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
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SOC 3000 - Self and Society Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
Sociological Social Psychology is the study of individual, group, and social behavior through analysis of the relationship between individuals and social institutions. Individuals actively create social structure while they are simultaneously shaped by it. Students will analyze how social interaction, processes, roles, and statuses are created and maintained by individuals. Students will also analyze how these same processes, roles, and statuses shape their individual behavior. Social Psychological theories and methodologies are also addressed. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 3010 - Social Inequality Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
The study of social stratification and inequality in the United States and globally. The course focuses on economic class and status groups, such as gender, race and ethnicity, age, sexuality, and physical ability. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 3030 - Classical Sociological Theory Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A study of the classical tradition of sociological thought in late 18th to early 20th century Europe and 19th to early 20th century U.S. The course introduces the main theories of Comte, Martineau, Marx, Weber, Simmel, Durkheim, and others, including early theorists of gender and race. To be taken before SOC 4030 . Prerequisite: SOC 1010 .
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SOC 3110 - Sociology of Family Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
Analyzes family arrangements and structure, changes in such arrangements over time, and contemporary issues facing families in our ever-changing world. Emphasis is placed on variations in family experiences with regard to race, gender, social class, and sexual orientation. Family, as it relates to other social institutions such as politics, religion, and the economy, is also explored.
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SOC 3130 - Sociology of Gender Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
This course is an examination as to how and why communities create gender categories as well how gender influences individuals’ identities, behaviors, and life experiences. Students will study gender within a variety of contexts, such as the workplace, family, politics, athletics, education, health, media, and religion. Attention will also be given to sociological theories of gender, gender socialization, and the intersection of gender, race, class, and sexuality. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 or WGS 1500 or permission of instructor.
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SOC 3250 - Deviance and Social Control Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
Introduces the student to the various sociological concepts of deviance and social control. Deviance and social control are examined in their positive and negative forms. The benefits and contributions as well as the consequences and disruptions of these forms are considered in the context of the formal and informal socialization processes and the internalization of social norms. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 3260 - Juvenile Delinquency Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
Juvenile delinquency as a social phenomenon and its causes involving definitions, agencies of law enforcement, and the courts. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 3270 - Criminology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
Study of the nature, extent, causes, and treatment of crime. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 3300 - Environment and Society Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
An in-depth study of societal-environmental interactions including population, technology and organization impacts of human societies on the physical environment, and environmental impacts on human behavior and social organization.
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SOC 3400 - Social Change Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
The factors which change society and how society changes, emphasizing technological innovations and its implications, social movements, and the role of individuals. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 3410 - Sociology of Religion Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
Examination of religion and religious activities globally from the theoretical perspectives of Sociology.
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SOC 3420 - Sociology of Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
Analysis of the structure and function of education as a central social institution in contemporary society.
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SOC 3430 - Medicine and Healthcare in Society Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
Utilizes the Sociological perspective to explore the Institution of Medicine and the Medical Healthcare Delivery System; its function as a social institution and its capability, accessibility, and the related issues of providing Healthcare. The various organizational system structures, and their economic and political dimensions are also examined. Further emphasis is placed on the various professional roles, supporting roles, and patient behaviors. Additional focus is placed upon selected international comparisons, as well as medical research, ethical considerations, and international health issues.
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SOC 3550 - Organizations in Society Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
Surveys the nature and structure of organizations in general and modern formal organizations and globalization in specific. How organizations work, function and affect contemporary society and individuals’ lives and behavior. Sociological theories about modern organizations and globalization will be examined. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 .
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SOC 3600 - Social Statistics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical analysis techniques and the presentation of results. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent.
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SOC 3660 - Sociological Research Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
Examines the scientific foundations of Sociology and methods of Sociological Research. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 3840 - Cities and Urban Life Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
In-depth analysis of the urbanization, modernization, and development of the system of cities. The relationship between cities and culture, mental illness, and social problems are examined.
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SOC 3850 - Race & Ethnicity Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
Examines the social construction of race and ethnicity and the conditions of racial and ethnic groups in the United States and globally, based on statistical and ethnographic data. Includes a survey of theories of the origins, causes, and dynamics of ethnic and race relations.
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SOC 4030 - Contemporary Sociological Theory Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The works of major contemporary theorists (Mead, Parsons, Merton, Goffman, Garfinkel, etc.) and the emergence of current schools of sociological thought. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 and SOC 3030 .
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SOC 4220 - Life in a Consumer Society Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
Examination of consumption, consumerism, and the increasing commercialization of contemporary life. Students study the history of consumerism and advertising; explore how consumer culture influences their own consumption choices; and analyze the relationship between consumerism and social inequality.
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SOC 4270 - Sociology of Law Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
A study of the interchange between law and society, where society creates the law, yet law regulates society. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 4410 - Sociology of Globalization Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
Study of economic, political, and cultural globalization in the late 20th and early 21st century. The course examines the history, theories and critiques of globalization, the key actors in global political-economy, the institutions and events that shape global processes, and globalization’s impact on local economies, politics, culture, and the natural environment.
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SOC 4550 - Sociology of Work Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
Explores the relationship between work and social class, gender, technology, race, and ethnicity. Additionally, the nature of occupational subcultures is analyzed.
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SOC 4810 - Experimental Course Offerings Credits: (2-3)
Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student’s transcript along with the authorized credit. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
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SOC 4830 - Readings and/or Projects Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Individual readings and/or projects for sociology majors or minors. (Maximum of 5 hours applied toward graduation, 3 of which can be applied toward the sociology major or minor.) Prerequisite: SOC 1010 , senior standing, permission of instructor, approval of program coordinator. May be repeated 4 times up to 5 credit hours.
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SOC 4890 - Internship Credits: (1-6)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Qualified juniors and seniors may apply for internships among federal, state and private agencies. Internships are anticipated to provide the student with both practical and research experiences. A student may complete up to 9 hours, but not more than 6 hours in any one type of internship. A maximum of 3 hours may be applied towards the sociological major or sociological minor. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 , junior or senior status, approval of program coordinator. May be repeated 8 times up to 9 credit hours.
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SOC 4900 - Senior Capstone Course Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A course designed to organize all of the knowledge that the student has gleaned from his/her major into an integrated whole. This course will help the student make relevant the knowledge that he/ she has learned. This will be accomplished by having the student write a senior thesis as well as attend lectures. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 , SOC 3030 , SOC 3600 , SOC 3660 , senior standing.
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SOC 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
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SOC 4930 - Community Engaged Capstone Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A course designed to organize all of the knowledge that the student has gleaned from his/her major into an integrated whole. This course will help the student make relevant the knowledge that he/ she has learned. This will be accomplished by having the student prepare a project based on a previously completed internship as well as attend lectures. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 , SOC 3030 , SOC 3600 , SOC 3660 , 3 credit hours minimum of SOC 4890 , senior standing.
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SOC 4990 - Seminar in Sociology Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
An advanced course allowing in-depth study of selected topics in Sociology. When the course number is used, it will be accompanied by a specific title with the credit authorized, which will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or consent of instructor. May be repeated 3 times up to 9 credit hours. (Formerly Contemporary Issues.)
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SW 1010 SS - Introduction to Generalist Social Work Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, 1st Blk, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, 1st Blk, Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
A generalist introduction to the relationships between social systems (individuals, groups, and communities) and the social welfare networks which impact them, including the role of the social work profession. Open to all Weber State University students.
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SW 2100 SS - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, 2nd Blk, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, 2nd Blk, Online]
Summer [1st Blk Online]
This is the first course in the Human Behavior and the Social Environment sequence. It identifies the relationships between human developmental stages (from conception to death) and the problems associated with environmental interactions. Systems and theory are examined in the biological, psychological, and sociological arenas. Prerequisite: (It is recommended for Social Work Majors that SW 1010 be taken before or concurrently with SW 2100. It is also suggested that ZOOL 1020 be taken before or concurrently with SW 2100.)
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SW 2200 SS/DV - Issues in Diversity Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
A study of diversity among individuals, groups, communities, and of issues social workers will need to understand when interfacing with diverse populations.
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SW 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized for these elective courses will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated up to 3 times for a maximum of 4 credits.
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SW 3000 - Death and Dying Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
An in-depth study of death, death-related issues and social institutions and practices dealing with death in American society, with special emphasis on the social processes surrounding death and constructive responses to death and dying. Cross-listed with GERT 3000 .
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SW 3100 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
This second course in the Human Behavior and the Social Environment sequence is designed to present basic principles and fundamental concepts necessary for acquiring and organizing knowledge for practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities and on the interaction among these systems. Alternative paradigms on human behavior and the social environment are also explored. Prerequisite: SW 1010 , SW 2100 and formal admittance to the Social Work Program.
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SW 3120 - Aging: Adaptation and Behavior Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
An examination of the physical and psychological processes of aging. The emphasis is upon behavioral and social adaptation to these processes. Cross-listed with GERT 3120 .
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SW 3200 - Child and Family Welfare Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A historical and contemporary examination of child and family welfare issues, and social work intervention strategies. Prerequisite: SW 1010 .
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SW 3320 - Ethnicity and Older Women in the American Society Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The importance of special populations (ethnic, racial and women) as they relate to the aging process. Cross-listed with GERT 3320 .
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SW 3500 - Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development and Service Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The history, mission, philosophy and human service aspects used in the development of social work/gerontology as a profession will be covered. Examples of social, public and social welfare policy will be identified and studied. Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation, professional organizations, and membership organizations will assist in review of lobby, funding and implementation practices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered. Prerequisite: SW 1010 or GERT 1010 . (SW/GERT 3500 must be completed before entering Field Practice.)
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SW 3600 - Social Statistics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, 1st Blk, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, 2nd Blk, Online]
Summer [Online]
Introduction to analysis and presentation of data. Prerequisite: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement. Cross-listed with GERT 3600 .
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SW 3700 - Social Work Research Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, 2nd Blk]
Spring [Full Sem, 1st Blk]
Social work research and its relationship to social work theory and practice. The class will include content on qualitative, quantitative and single system research methodologies; analysis of data, including statistical procedures; systematic evaluation of practice; analysis and evaluation of theoretical bases, research questions, methodologies, statistical procedures, and conclusions of research reports; and relevant technological advances. The course will also identify how the research curriculum contributes to the student’s use of scientific knowledge for practice. Prerequisite: SW 1010 . (Must be completed before entering SW 4861 .) Recommended prerequisite: completion of social statistics class.
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SW 3800 - Writing in Social Work Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to help students develop and sharpen professional writing skills and become more effective in various forms of written communication in social work and the broader social welfare delivery system. The course will offer an in-depth overview of APA writing style guidelines and apply these, as appropriate, in the preparation of written documents common in professional practice in social and behavioral sciences. Prerequisite: University Composition (ENGL 2010 or equivalent). (It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with SW 3700 and/or SW 4860 .)
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SW 3900 - Social Work Methods, Values, and Ethics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
An ecological system and generalist approach to social work practice methods. Content is germane to various systems and subsystems typically implicated in problems encountered by social workers. A study of values and ethics will assist the social worker to understand the proprieties of professional practice. Prerequisite: SW 1010 , SW 2100 , SW 2200 and formal admittance to the social work program. (May be taken prior to or concurrently with SW 3910 .)
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SW 3910 - Social Work Practice I Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [2nd Blk]
An intensive knowledge-based generalist course concentrating on micro social work intervention skills combining lecture and hands-on experiences. Prerequisite: Formal admittance to the social work program. (May be taken prior to or concurrently with SW 3900 .)
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SW 3920 - Social Work Practice II Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
A generalist course directed at understanding and demonstrating the principles, concepts and techniques of planned change in mezzo settings including families and small groups. Prerequisite: SW 3910 . (Must be taken concurrently with SW 3930 and SW 4860 .)
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SW 3930 - Social Work Practice III Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [2nd Blk]
A generalist course designed to illustrate the principles, concepts and techniques of planned change in macro settings including institutions, organizations, and communities. (Must be taken concurrently with SW 3920 and SW 4860 .)
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SW 4140 - Perspectives on Drug Use and Substance Abuse Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course examines drug use and substance abuse across the lifespan and addresses issues such as prevention, treatment, and public policy as they affect and relate to individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities. Course material draws on current research, theory, and practice experience.
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SW 4150 - DSM-5 Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
This elective course is designed to familiarize the student with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5 classification). The DSM-5 provides the practitioner with a systematic diagnostic tool for practice and research.
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SW 4220 - Societal Responses to Aging Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course is designed to cover aspects of retirement relating to job change or discontinuance. The processes, events, social roles, and phases of life will presented. Cross-listed with GERT 4220 .
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SW 4250 - Medical Social Work Credits: (3)
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Spring [Full Sem]
This elective course explores the process and dynamics of the provision of social work services within the medical service delivery system.
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SW 4500 - Interventions for Populations at Risk Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
A course designed to study populations at risk with an emphasis on women and people of color. Interventions to alleviate conditions of human suffering are stressed. Prerequisite: SW 3910 .
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SW 4600 - Social Work in Special Settings Credits: (2-4)
This elective course is designed to accommodate special topic areas in Social Work practice. May be repeated once for a maximum of 4 credits.
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SW 4650 - Retirement: Adjustment/Planning Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to cover aspects of retirement relating to job change or discontinuance. The processes, events, social roles, and phases of life will presented. Cross-listed with GERT 4650 .
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SW 4800 - Projects and Research Credits: (1-3)
This elective course allows for supervised projects and primary research in various areas of social work. Limited to senior students. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. May be repeated up to 2 times for a maximum of 3 credits.
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SW 4810 - Experimental Courses Credits: (2-3)
This elective course is designed to accommodate new courses under an experimental format. No more than 2 experimental courses may be taken up to a maximum of 6 credits.
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SW 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
This elective course is an individual readings for seniors who are majoring in social work. Permission must be obtained from the instructor. Students are required to complete a minimum of 1000 pages of selected readings per class hour requested for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. May be repeated up to 2 times for a maximum of 3 credits.
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SW 4860 - Social Service Field Experience I Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
This field practice course requires a minimum of 200 hours of supervised field service in an approved social service agency. The emphasis is to include micro, mezzo, and macro practice opportunities. Prerequisite: SW 2200 , SW 3100 , SW 3900 and SW 3910 . Formal admittance to Field Experience required. (Must be taken concurrently with SW 3920 and SW 3930 .)
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SW 4861 - Social Service Field Experience II Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
This field practice course requires a minimum of 200 hours of supervised field service in an approved social service agency. The emphasis is to include micro, mezzo, and macro practice opportunities. Prerequisite: SW 3700 , SW 4860 , SW /GERT 3600 (or equivalent). (To be taken concurrently with SW 4990 ).
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SW 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (2-4)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized for these elective courses will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated up to 2 times for a maximum of 6 credits.
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SW 4990 - Social Work Senior Seminar Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
This course requires preparation and discussion of social work concepts and topics, and information and techniques in obtaining a job and selecting a graduate school. Prerequisite: SW 4860 . (Must be taken concurrently with SW 4861 .)
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SW 5010 - Professional Development: Human Development in the Social Environment Credits: (3)
This professional development course is designed for non-social work majors who have or wish to have experience in the delivery of social services. The course explores human development in the context of the broader social environment. It identifies the relationship between human developmental stages (from conception to death) and the problems associated with environmental interactions. Systems and theory are examined in the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual arenas. Credit/No credit.
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SW 5020 - Professional Development: Social Welfare Policy Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [1st Blk]
This professional development course is designed for non-social work majors who have or wish to have experience in the delivery of social services. The history, mission, philosophy and human service aspects used in the development of social welfare policy will be covered. Examples of social, public, and social welfare policy will be identified and studied. Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation, professional organizations, and membership organizations will assist in review of lobbying, funding, and implementation practices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered. Credit/No credit.
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SW 5030 - Professional Development: Social Work Ethics and Practice Methods Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [2nd Blk]
This professional development course is designed for non-social work majors who have or wish to have experience in the delivery of social services. Using an ecological and generalist approach to social work practice at the individual, family, group, organization, and community levels, this course provides training in a planned client change process and considers social work roles at various levels. A significant focus of this course is the study of the application of key values and ethical principles, as defined by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), to professional practice and the resolution of ethical dilemmas. The course also includes content on the evaluation of practice and programs. Credit/No credit.
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THEA 1013 CA - Introduction to Theatre Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
An introduction to live theatre and drama and the creative heritage of theatre. Students will develop critical awareness of dramatic theory and performance practice through reading and evaluating historical and contemporary drama, and through applied creative activities. Students are expected to attend theatre performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Note: Theatre majors are required to enroll in the face-to-face class, not the online section.
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THEA 1023 CA - Introduction to Film Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
Examination and analysis of film and film techniques. Students will develop critical awareness of film as an artistic, social, and cultural phenomenon. Students may be required to attend film screenings outside of the regularly scheduled class time. A lab fee is required for this class.
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THEA 1030 - Voice and Movement for the Actor Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Natural resources of the human voice and body are studied as artistic resources for the performing artist. The course is designed to examine both the process and products of vocal and physical dynamics. The goal of this course is to integrate vocal and physical skills into the working process of the actor. Prerequisite: THEA 1033 . (Theatre majors only).
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THEA 1033 CA - Introduction to Acting Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
This is an introductory class where students learn basic acting skills through class participation in improvisation, monologue work, and scene study. Students learn a basic understanding of theories and methodologies. Skills demonstrated in ares of body movement, diction, observation, imagination and “action”. (For non-theatre majors). Note: Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in the “majors only section” offered spring semester and concurrently enroll in THEA 1713 .
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THEA 1043 CA - Introduction to American Musical Theatre Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
An introduction to American Musical Theatre, its history and creative elements. Students will develop critical awareness of the differences between traditional and musical theatre by becoming actively involved in reading, observing, and analyzing musical theatre. Note: Musical Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in this class fall semester.
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THEA 1051 - Freshman (New Student) Seminar Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
An introduction to the Theatre Arts Area devoted to the needs of incoming majors, including: faculty and staff introductions and theatrical personnel responsibilities, audition notices and practices, production and Practicum assignments, and opportunities available within the facility. Includes detailed academic advice for majors and minors, and practical methods of library research for theatre topics at WSU.
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THEA 1053 CA - Introduction to Technical Production Credits: (3)
An introduction to the production components of live theatre in which students will develop an awareness of technical aspects including scenery, lighting, costume, properties and sound. Students are expected to attend theatre performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. This course is recommended for non-theatre majors and minors.
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THEA 1075 - Class Voice for Musical Theatre Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course will serve as a preparation for private vocal instruction, departmental production auditions, and the application audition in the musical theatre program. While all theatre majors are welcome to take the course, it’s geared specifically for incoming freshman musical theatre applicants. The instruction will cover basic singing technique and an introduction to acting a musical theatre song. May be repeated once up to 2 credit hours. Prerequisite: Must be a theatre major or minor.
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THEA 1220 - Acting I Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Required for Theatre Performance and Teaching Majors. Non-majors should enroll in THEA 1033 . Students in this course will demonstrate a knowledge of and an ability to integrate fundamental acting principles and analysis skills into performance. Students will develop professional work habits of dependability, promptness, cooperation, a sense of ensemble, and the ability to make independent choices. Prerequisite: THEA 1013 , THEA 1030 , THEA 1051 .
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THEA 1223 - Stage Makeup Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
A practical investigation of stage makeup techniques and skills of design and application. A lab fee is required for this class.
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THEA 1713 - Script Analysis Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
An introductory course focusing on plot, character, language, and thematic analysis of varied historical and modern performance texts in the context of contemporary staging practice. This course teaches play analysis from a practical perspective. For students who intend to perform, direct, and design within the collaborative production process. Co-Requisite: (Recommended) THEA 1033 .
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THEA 2012 - Stagecraft Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Introduction to stage scenery: lecture/demonstration of basic materials, shop and stage equipment, construction principles, and elementary technical drawing and design procedures.
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THEA 2022 - Costume Fundamentals Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Introduction to stage costume: with lectures, demonstrations and projects to introduce the basic materials, fabrics, costume construction methods, costume history, and design principles and procedures for theatrical costumes.
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THEA 2032 - Lighting Fundamentals Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course provides an introduction to stage lighting. This course includes lectures and demonstration of principles and practical use of electricity, lighting equipment, control systems, elementary technical drawing, and lighting design practice as applied to the stage.
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