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Graduate Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 
  

  • SWRK 6685 - Theory and Practice of Group Treatment

    This course will increase students’ skills in providing social work practice with treatment groups. Students will engage in experiential learning about group dynamics, therapeutic factors, leadership and co-leadership roles and dynamics, group member composition and diversity, assessment and intervention planning. Particular attention will be paid to clients’ strengths.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK  6600 or SWRK 6620.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Master’s in Social Work: Interpersonal Practice.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • SWRK 6690 - Advanced Seminar in Planning and Administration

    This course addresses the recruitment, selection, development, supervision, and evaluation of program staff. Selected aspects of personnel law, affirmative action, and sexual harassment are examined. Students have opportunities to develop skill in the analysis and management of critical incidents in staff relationships. SWRK 6690 is an advanced survey class that explores the often complex structure and functioning of non-profit organizations, and builds on previous learning in other Policy, Planning, and Administration courses and the practicum.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6670 or approval of the PP&A concentration coordinator.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Master’s in Social Work: Policy Planning and Administration.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • SWRK 6700 - Seminar in Social Policy Practice

    This course is an integrative seminar in the Policy, Planning, and Administrative concentration that focuses on the skills needed for participation in the development and implementation of social policy in program planning and executive positions in the human services environment. The course focuses on technical and interactive aspects of practice, theoretical and ethical frameworks, and skills in the application of selected techniques of social policy practice.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6100 or SWRK 6320 or consent of the MSW Coordinator.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Master’s in Social Work: Policy Planning and Administration.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • SWRK 6710 - Foundation Field Education I

    This course is designed to integrate classroom learning into the application of foundational social work practice in field placements or internships. The MSW Foundation field experience emphasizes generalist social work practice as the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Placements are in organizations offering direct social work practice experiences with some combination of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Learning experiences are consistent with the foundation curriculum objectives, and learning contract. Field education is the signature pedagogy of social work education, and demonstrates the integration of social work knowledge, values, and skills into social work practice. SWRK 6710 course is the first in a two-course sequence taken as part of foundation field coursework; the second course is SWRK 6720.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6610 (may be taken concurrently)

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Master’s in Social Work.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • SWRK 6720 - Foundation Field Education II

    This course is designed to integrate classroom learning into the application of foundational social work practice in field placements or internships. The MSW Foundation field experience emphasizes generalist social work practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Placements are in organizations offering direct social work practice experiences with some combination of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Learning experiences are consistent with the foundation curriculum objectives, and learning contract. Field education is the signature pedagogy of social work education, and demonstrates the integration of social work knowledge, values, and skills into social work practice. SWRK 6720 course is the second in a two-course sequence taken as part of foundation field coursework.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6610 and SWRK 6710.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Master’s in Social Work.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • SWRK 6750 - Field Education in Advanced Standing Program Social Work Practice

    Interpersonal Practice students - This course provides the opportunity to integrate classroom learning into the application of clinical practice in face-to-face client situations. Placements are in agency units offering direct service experience with some combination of individuals, families, and groups for ninety-six (96) hours. Either hours of field labs/seminar are also required. Students will practice skills related to assessment, intervention, termination, and evaluation of practice with client systems. Additional experiences are provided consistent with the student’s learning needs, social treatment objectives, and agency service plans. The placement will continue during fall and spring semesters in the same agency.
    Policy, Planning, and Administration students -  Field education in the social policy, planning, and administration concentration (PP&A) is intended to provide students with opportunities to develop and exercise practice skills for designing, maintaining, and changing social systems. Field placements in social welfare organizations and special programs are arranged in accordance with student interests and abilities for ninety-six (96) hours. Eight hours of field labs/seminars are also required. Students are introduced to the theories and techniques of leadership and management in the planning seminar and in other courses. It is the student’s responsibility to integrate and apply the knowledge given in the classroom to his/her field placement setting with the guidance of the field instructor and faculty liaison. The placement will continue during fall and spring semesters in the same agency.

     

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the Social Work Advanced Standing program.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate Students only.
  

  • SWRK 6760 - Interpersonal Practice Concentration Field Education I

    This course is designed to integrate classroom learning into the application of advanced interpersonal social work practice in field placements or internships. Placements are in organizations offering advanced direct social work practice experiences with some combination of individuals, families, and groups. Students will practice skills related to assessment, intervention, termination, and evaluation of practice with client systems. Learning experiences are consistent with the interpersonal practice concentration objectives, and learning contract. Field education is the signature pedagogy of social work education, and demonstrates the integration of social work knowledge, values, and skills into social work practice. SWRK 6760 course is the first in a two-course sequence; the second course is SWRK 6780.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 6720 and SWRK 6660 (SWRK 6660 may be taken concurrently).

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Master’s in Social Work: Interpersonal Practice.
    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
  

  • SWRK 6770 - Policy, Planning, and Administration Concentration Field Education I

    This course is designed to integrate classroom learning into the application of advanced macro social work practice in field placements or internships. Placements are in organizations offering advanced direct social work practice experiences with some combination of groups, organizations, and communities. Students will practice skills related to assessment, intervention, termination, and evaluation of practice with macro systems. Learning experiences are consistent with the policy, planning, and administration practice concentration objectives, and learning contract. Field education is the signature pedagogy of social work education, and demonstrates the integration of social work knowledge, values, and skills into social work practice. SWRK 6770 course is the first in a two-course sequence; the second course is SWRK 6790.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6720 or SWRK 6320.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Master’s in Social Work: Policy Planning and Administration.
    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
  

  • SWRK 6780 - Interpersonal Practice Concentration Field Education II

    This course is designed to integrate classroom learning into the application of advanced interpersonal social work practice in field placements or internships. Placements are in organizations offering advanced direct social work practice experiences with some combination of individuals, families, and groups. Students will practice skills related to assessment, intervention, termination, and evaluation of practice with client systems. Learning experiences are consistent with the interpersonal practice concentration objectives, and learning contract. Field education is the signature pedagogy of social work education, and demonstrates the integration of social work knowledge, values, and skills into social work practice. SWRK 6780 course is the second in a two-course sequence.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6760

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Master’s in Social Work: Interpersonal Practice.
    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
  

  • SWRK 6790 - Policy, Planning, and Administration Concentration Field Education II

    This course is designed to integrate classroom learning into the application of advanced macro social work practice in field placements or internships. Placements are in organizations offering advanced direct social work practice experiences with some combination of groups, organizations, and communities. Students will practice skills related to assessment, intervention, termination, and evaluation of practice with macro systems. Learning experiences are consistent with the policy, planning, and administration practice concentration objectives, and learning contract. Field education is the signature pedagogy of social work education, and demonstrates the integration of social work knowledge, values, and skills into social work practice. SWRK 6790 course is the second in a two-course sequence.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6770

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Master’s in Social Work: Policy Planning and Administration.
    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
  

  • SWRK 6910 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals

    This course focuses on advanced individual practice skills with populations at-risk. Social, psychological, economic, political, cultural, and biological factors are considered as they impact on the individual’s efforts to grow and thrive. Theoretical frameworks and related evidence-based treatment models will be examined. Particular attention will be paid to clients’ strengths, collaborative approaches, and empowerment practices.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 6660 or approval from the MSW Coordinator.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Master’s in Social Work: Interpersonal Practice.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • SWRK 6920 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Children

    This course focuses on advanced individual practice skills with child populations at-risk. Social, psychological, economic, political, cultural, and biological factors are considered as they impact on the child’s efforts to grow and thrive. Theoretical frameworks and related evidence-based treatment models will be examined. Particular attention will be paid to children’s strengths, collaborative approaches, and empowerment practices.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 6660 or approval from the MSW Coordinator.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Master’s in Social Work: Interpersonal Practice.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • SWRK 6960 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Families

    This course focuses on advanced practice skills with families at-risk. Social, psychological, economic, political, cultural, and biological factors are considered as they impact on the families’ efforts to grow and thrive. Theoretical frameworks (e.g., structural, strategic, multi systemic, functional family therapy, and family preservation models) and related evidence-based treatment models will be examined. Particular attention will be paid to families’ strengths, collaborative approaches, and empowerment practices.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 6680

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Master’s in Social Work: Interpersonal Practice.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • SWRK 7100 - Independent Research

    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approved application and department approval.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hours

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. May be repeated for credit. Open to graduate students only.
  

  • TEL 5150 - Introduction to ESL/Bilingual Education

    This introductory course is designed to engage practicing teachers in learning about the history, theories, and principles related to English as a second language and bilingual education. Theories of language learning, and various historical approaches to language teaching form a foundation for principled practice.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
    When Offered: Fall
  

  • TEL 5200 - Linguistic Principles for ESL and Bilingual Education

    This course raises students’ awareness of how human language is organized and learned so that they will be better able to understand what and how students gain proficiency in the languages they are learning. Emphasis is placed on the major components of language (phonology, morphology, lexicon, syntax, etc.) and recognizing how they are realized as children and adults learn a language.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  

  • TEL 6210 - ESL Teaching Methods

    This course is designed to help candidates acquire awareness and understanding of various teaching methodologies for English learners. Through this course, candidates will begin to acquire an understanding and ability to provide differentiated curriculum materials and pedagogy free from cultural and linguistic bias that are responsive to student interests and their linguistic and literacy development. This class requires field experience in K-12 school settings which have English learners.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: TEL 5150 and TEL 5200, with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    When Offered: Spring
  

  • TEL 6220 - Standards and Assessments in ESL Education

    This graduate course is an introduction to the basic, current, and innovative approaches to classroom-based assessments of ELLs. Through this course, candidates will begin to acquire an understanding of ESL/bilingual standards and how they relate to assessment and instruction. In this course, students will gain understanding which will allow them to critically examine assessment tools as well as design formative assessment specific to the ELLs’ needs.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: TEL 5150 and TEL 5200, with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    When Offered: Spring
  

  • TEL 6310 - Advanced ESL Teaching Methods

    This course is designed to advance candidates’ understanding of ESL teaching methods both in theory and practice, with a focus on newcomer programs. Through this course, candidates will continue to develop ability to provide curriculum materials and methods that tailor to the linguistic and literacy development of newcomer English Language Learners. This class requires field experience in K-12 school settings which have English learners.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: TEL 5150, TEL 5200 and TEL 6210; with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    When Offered: Fall
  

  • TEL 6320 - Advanced Standards and Assessments in ESL Education

    This advanced graduate course is designed to promote reflective practice with assessment administration and analysis. Students will administer assessments to ELLs in a required field experience and critically examine the assessment results. Students will link assessment results and discuss instructional implications to best meet the needs of ELLs at various levels of English proficiency.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: TEL 5150, TEL 5200 and TEL 6220; with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    When Offered: Spring
  

  • TEL 6350 - Research Methods in TESOL

    This introductory course is designed to engage students in learning about quantitative and qualitative research methods in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The course will include an overview of the latest research interest areas in the field, the different theoretical frameworks in language learning and teaching research, how to collect quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods data with second language learners, how to analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative date, and so on. In addition, students will learn how to use a statistical program to enter and analyze second language learner data. Students will learn to read research articles and critically analyze them. Students will also engage in writing a research proposal that could lead to a research project for the Capstone in TESOL course.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    When Offered: Fall
  

  • TEL 6450 - Capstone in TESOL

    This course is designed for students to demonstrate the knowledge that they gained in the Master’s of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program. The students will design a final project that involves the creation of an online teaching portfolio in the form of a web page. In this portfolio, students will exhibit their Curriculum Vitae, teaching philosophy, and three of the following options: a) a teaching project, b) a program evaluation, c) a mini research project, d) a research proposal, and e) a critical analysis of second language assessment.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    When Offered: Spring
  

  • TEL 6700 - Special Topics in TESOL

    This elective course is designed to engage students in learning about various different topics in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Each year, this course will cover a different topic related to TESOL that is not covered in other classes for the M.A. TESOL program. Possible topics are the following: computer assisted language learning, teaching ESL grammar, Sociolinguistic issues in TESOL, teaching reading and writing, and so on. This particular course will cover topics in computer assisted language learning (CALL). Students will learn about how to use technology to enhance teaching ESL.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to graduate students only.
  

  • WFED 5010 - Topics in International Workforce Education and Development

    This course provides an overview of Workforce Education and Development systems around the world with a special focus on one country. Students will identify and analyze the characteristics of each system as well as the benefits/advantages compared to the United States. This course is typically offered as a short term study abroad experience, although it may be offered in traditional and online formats.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  

  • WFED 5100 - Special Populations in Workforce Education and Development

    Special populations enrolled in workforce education programs and the identification of appropriate teaching strategies, materials, and support services for effective teaching and learning.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to students who have been admitted to the professional level of a Workforce Education and Development major, students in the Workforce Education and Development minor, or graduate students.
    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  

  • WFED 5120 - Principles of Workforce Education and Development

    Explanation, identification, investigation of the history, philosophy, principles, programs, and services in workforce education.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to students who have been admitted to the professional level of a Workforce Education and Development major, students in the Workforce Education and Development minor, or graduate students.
    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  

  • WFED 5121 - Career Exploration in Workforce Development

    This course will provide students with an introductory field experience in workforce education and development. Each student will be placed in a non-profit organization, business, or government agency that focuses on workforce development. Students will spend a minimum of 72 hours at their placement site. In addition to performing tasks under the direction of a site supervisor, students will job-shadow at least two professionals in workforce development. Students will also create a portfolio that demonstrates their work and volunteer experiences in workforce education and development.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: WFED 5120, WFED 4010 and WFED 4020 (WFED 4010 and WFED 4020 may be taken concurrently).

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  

  • WFED 5130 - Teaching Methods in Workforce Education and Development

    Analysis and methods of organizing instruction in workforce education. Included is a review of instructional theory and practice in workforce education, the development of lesson plans, the selection and use of instructional methods, and the presentation of content using various methods of delivery.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to students who have been admitted to the professional level of a Workforce Education and Development major, students in the Workforce Education and Development minor, or graduate students.
    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  

  • WFED 5140 - Workshop in Workforce Education and Development

    Investigation, research, and development of a particular topic or area of interest for workforce education. (Students may enroll for more than one topic, but in each topic only once, to a maximum of three hours credit.)

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  

  • WFED 5150 - Grant Writing for Workforce Education and Development

    Analysis of the grant writing process, including the identification of a sponsor, development of an idea and plan, and completion of a proposal.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  

  • WFED 5420 - Curriculum Development in Workforce Education and Development

    Principles of analyzing, selecting, and arranging curriculum for instructional purposes in workforce education.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to students who have been admitted to the professional level of a Workforce Education and Development major, students in the Workforce Education and Development minor, or graduate students.
    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  

  • WFED 5430 - Work-site Based Education Programs

    Study of work-site based education programs, including the organization and establishment of training programs, supervision of trainees on the job, and development of individual training plans and programs. Emphasis on establishing working relationships between school, business, and the community, including cooperative education, work experience, apprenticeship, work-study, and work exploration programs for Workforce Education.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  

  • WFED 5750 - Internship in Workforce Development and Leadership

    This course will provide students with a capstone internship experience in workforce education and development. Each student will be placed in a non-profit organization, business, or government agency focusing on adult training, career assessment and development, or workforce development systems. Students will spend a minimum of 12 hours per week at their placement site per three credits. Students will also create a professional portfolio that demonstrates their expertise in workforce education and development.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: WFED 5121, WFED 4010, WFED 4020, WFED 5120, WFED 5130 and WFED 5420; with a minimum grade of “B” in all prerequistes. All prerequisites except WFED 5121 may be taken concurrently.

    Credits: 3 to 9 hous

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  

  • WFED 6120 - Studies in Workforce Education and Development

    Designed to permit students to take advantage of opportunities offered through technical workshops, seminars, short courses, or field research offered on campus or in approved off-campus settings under the supervision of a member of the graduate faculty.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department chair prior to registration.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • WFED 6140 - Administration and Supervision of Workforce Education

    Emphasizes functions of administration and supervision, and problems involved in organizing and operating workforce education programs. For teachers, administrators, and supervisors of workforce education programs and those preparing for such positions.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • WFED 6160 - Occupational Selection and Training

    Primarily designed for workforce educators and developers. Special emphasis on adapting instruction to individual needs.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • WFED 6170 - Seminar in Workforce Education and Development

    An intensive study of issues and initiatives related to workforce education. Topics vary from semester to semester, and a student may take more than one topic up to a maximum of six hours.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: If student is enrolled in the post baccalaureate M.A. in CTE program, FCS 5250, LS 6170, CTE 5100, 5120, 5130, and 5420 prior to intern teaching are required. If student elects course as part of the post baccalaureate certification program, CTE 6170 must be elected concurrently with FCS 6220.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • WFED 6270 - Marketing Strategies in Workforce Education

    This course is designed to help Workforce Education teachers target students with a tentative career interest related to their program. Emphasis will be placed on developing a community survey, program website plan, student ambassador program, program brochure or poster, and five-year marketing plan.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    When Offered: Summer II
  

  • WFED 6430 - Measurement and Evaluation in Workforce Education

    Preparing and using written performance and alternative assessments for workforce education and development.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • WFED 6450 - Organization of Employment and Training Systems

    Study of various public and private employment and training systems, including the funding sources and authorizing legislation, description of available programs and services, identification of participants/clients served, explanation of participants/client intake and referral process, rationale and need for program and services offered by the agency/institution or organization.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • WFED 6460 - Leadership Development in Workforce Education

    An intensive study of the required leadership skills to perform the major duties and tasks of secondary and post-secondary career preparation administrators including business and financial management, facilities and equipment management, instructional management, personnel management, school-community relations, student services, organizational improvement, professional development, program planning, development, and evaluation related to career and technical education. A student may take up to a maximum of six hours.

    Credits: 3 to 6 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • WFED 6480 - Adult Education in Workforce Education

    Influence of developmental needs of adults and changes in society affecting families and institutions in developing adult programs in workforce education.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  

  • WFED 6500 - Advanced Studies in Work-based Learning

    Current practices and future prospects of national and international work-based learning. Applies school-business partnerships, federal and state regulations, changing work place skill requirements, labor market information, and assessment to work programs. Prepares the student to develop and evaluate transition models between secondary and post-secondary institutions, business, industry and the community.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
 

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