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SPED 4740 - Intern Teaching in Special Education: Cognitive Impairments
This intern teaching experience is open only to special education undergraduate students who have completed all of their Special Education-Cognitive Impairments professional sequence requirements. It will consist of full-time intern teaching in an appropriate educational setting serving students with disabilities. Students will participate in all phases of the school program to which they are assigned.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Completion of all professional education requirements.
Credits: 8 hours
Notes: Consent of department. Taken concurrently with SPED 4100.
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SPED 4750 - Intern Teaching in Special Education: Emotional Impairments
This intern teaching experience is open only to special education undergraduate students who have completed all of their Special Education-Emotional Impairments professional sequence requirements. It will consist of full-time intern teaching in an appropriate educational setting serving students with disabilities. Students will participate in all phases of the school program to which they are assigned.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Completion of all professional education requirements.
Credits: 8 hours
Notes: Consent of department. Taken concurrently with SPED 4100.
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SPED 4760 - Intern Teaching in Special Education: Learning Disabilities
This intern teaching experience is open only to special education undergraduate students who have completed all of their Special Education-Learning Disabilities professional sequence requirements. It will consist of full-time intern teaching in an appropriate educational setting serving students with disabilities. Students will participate in all phases of the school program to which they are assigned.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Completion of all professional education requirements and department approval.
Credits: 4 to 8 hours
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SPED 4800 - Introduction to Learning Disabilities
This course provides an introduction to the field of learning disabilities. Historical perspectives, definitions, service delivery systems, evaluation procedures, and major issues are examined.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Consent of department and concurrent enrollment in SPED 4810 and SPED 4850.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPED 4810 - Classroom Practicum with Learners with Learning Disabilities
This course provides students with an opportunity to work 6 hours per week (in two, three-hour blocks) in an elementary, middle school, or secondary classroom with learners with learning disabilities. It is intended to build upon experiences from SPED 3310 and allow students to more fully participate in classroom teaching activities.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Consent of department and concurrent enrollment in SPED 4800 and SPED 4850.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Graded on a credit/non-credit basis.
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SPED 4850 - Education of Learners with Learning Disabilities
This course examines several theoretical perspectives which attempt to explain why students with learning disabilities fail to learn. Within each perspective, the application of selected theories to the Clinical Teaching Model is addressed. Emphasis is placed on the validity of interventions derived from each theory.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Consent of department and concurrent enrollment in SPED 4800 and SPED 4810.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPED 5000 - Topical Issues in Educating Learners with Disabilities
This course provides a survey or in-depth coverage of current issues directly related to the education of learners with disabilities.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of department.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: The course may be repeated for credit.
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SPED 5040 - Teaching Practicum in Special Education
This course provides the student with a structured assignment working with a learner who is at-risk or has a disability. It is intended to enable the students to demonstrate skills in assessment and prescription and in the implementation and evaluation of a tutorial plan of instruction for a specific learner in a mainstreamed or self-contained setting.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Consent of department and concurrent enrollment in SPED 5330 and 5340.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
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SPED 5120 - In-Service Professional Development
This course is designed for teachers, counselors, psychologists, social workers and others interested in studying selected aspects of special education at appropriate locations, such as state hospitals or schools. A variety of instructional experiences are provided, including conferences.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: Credit not applicable toward a graduate degree in Special Education.
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SPED 5300 - Introduction to Special Education
This course introduces students to the characteristics and needs of learners with sensory, physical, cognitive, emotional, and learning disabilities. Students develop an understanding of the psychological, sociological, philosophical, legal, and educational aspects of each type of disability.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of department.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPED 5320 - Assessment, Teaching, and Curriculum Adaptations for Infants, Preschoolers, and Children Who Are Visually Impaired
This course is designed to examine how to assess, teach, and modify existing curriculum for infants, preschoolers, and young school-aged children who are blind. This course combines these three elements and prepares teachers for the role of itinerant or classroom teacher as well as for the role of consultant for parents and other teachers.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPED 5330 - Assessment and Prescription in Special Education
The major focus of this course is understanding the Clinical Teaching Model. Emphasis is placed on the relevance of assessment and prescription to the teaching of learners with disabilities.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Consent of department and concurrent enrollment in SPED 5040 and 5340.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPED 5340 - Curriculum and Instruction in Special Education
This course focuses on application of the Clinical Teaching Model to the education of learners with mild and moderate disabilities. Emphasis is placed on implementation and evaluation activities. Additional topics include: service delivery systems, roles of teachers and ancillary personnel, legal requirements, and major issues confronting the field of special education.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Consent of department and concurrent enrollment in SPED 5040 and 5330.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPED 5370 - Technology in Special Education
This course is designed to provide specific information, exposure, and experience related to a variety of ways that current and emerging technologies may be used to improve the education and lives of learners with disabilities.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of department.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course is not open to undergraduate majors in special education.
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SPED 5400 - Introduction to Cognitive Impairments
This course provides an introduction to the field of cognitive impairments. Historical perspectives, definitions, service delivery systems, evaluation procedures, and major issues are examined.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Consent of department and concurrent enrollment in SPED 5450.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPED 5440 - Educating Individuals with Severe Impairments
This course develops specific skills in the assessment, prescription, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs for persons with severe impairments. Course content focuses on the areas of mobility, communication, sensorimotor development, self-help skills, cognition, and adaptive behavior.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPED 5450 - Education of Learners with Moderate and Severe Cognitive Impairments
This course focuses on understanding the ways in which teachers organize curriculum and implement assessment and instruction to ensure maximum learning for students with moderate and severe cognitive impairments.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Consent of department and concurrent enrollment in SPED 5400.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPED 5700 - Introduction to Emotional Impairments
This course provides an introduction to the field of emotional impairments. Historical perspectives, definitions, service delivery systems, evaluation procedures, and major issues are examined.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Consent of department and concurrent enrollment in SPED 5750.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPED 5750 - Education of Learners with Emotional Impairments
This course focuses on understanding the ways in which teachers organize curriculum and implement assessment and instruction to ensure maximum learning for students with emotional impairments.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Consent of department and concurrent enrollment in SPED 5700.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPED 5800 - Introduction to Learning Disabilities
This course provides an introduction to the field of learning disabilities. Historical perspectives, definitions, service delivery systems, evaluation procedures, and major issues are examined.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of department.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPED 5850 - Advanced Theory and Practice with Learning Disabilities
This course examines several theoretical perspectives which attempt to explain why students with learning disabilities fail to learn. Within each perspective, the application of selected theories to the Clinical Teaching Model is addressed. Emphasis is placed on the validity of interventions derived from each theory.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of department and SPED 5800.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPED 5980 - Readings in Special Education
This course is designed for advanced students interested in independent study. Topics chosen must be approved by the instructor and the department chairperson.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of department.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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SPED 5990 - Topics in Special Education
This course provides a survey or in-depth coverage of topics directly related to the education of learners with disabilities.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 1-3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students. This course may be repeated for credit.
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SPPA 2000 - Communication Disorders and Sciences
This introductory course provides a broad overview of the acoustical, anatomical, biological, emotional, linguistic, physiological, and psychosocial bases of human communication and the ways in which it may be disordered. The impact of scientific investigation, technology, education, economics, health and rehabilitation on communication disorders will be addressed. Individual and societal variables related to communication and its disorders, the challenges of medical and technological advancements, and the quantitative tools used in assessment and rehabilitation will be stressed.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPPA 2030 - Normal Language Acquisition
A study of normal language acquisition as a basis for investigating disordered language. The course involves a survey of the stages of language acquisition and a consideration of mechanisms of language acquisition.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Consent of instructor or LANG 2500 and PSY 1000. Majors must take concurrently with SPPA 2040 and SPPA 2070.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPPA 2040 - Phonetics
A study of human speech sounds as a basis for understanding speech production and speech perception. Means of symbolizing speech sounds are provided to prepare the student for accurate transcription of speech behavior. Enrollment in a lab section is required.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Consent of instructor or LANG 2500 and BIOS 1120. Majors must take concurrently with SPPA 2030 and SPPA 2070.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPPA 2050 - Speech Anatomy and Physiology
A study of respiration and phonation, with emphasis on their function in speech production and speech perception. The course includes a detailed study of the structures involved, including neurology. Corequisite: SPPA 2060.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPPA 2060 - Hearing Science
A study of the structure and function of the hearing system, as related to communicative processes. The course includes a consideration of theories of speech perception. Corequisite: SPPA 2050.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPPA 2070 - Clinical Laboratory
This course introduces the student to various academic, clinical, and personal aspects of the professions of speech and language pathology and audiology, and it requires participation in structured observation of clinical activities. Corequisite: SPPA 2030.
Credits: 2 hours
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SPPA 3510 - Phonemic Disorders
A detailed study of the nature of phonemic disorders; orientation to clinical management.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPPA 2040.
Credits: 2 hours
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SPPA 3530 - Fluency Disorders
A detailed study of the nature of fluency disorders; orientation to clinical management.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SPPA 2040 and SPPA 4030.
Credits: 2 hours
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SPPA 3540 - Language Disorders in Children
A detailed study of the nature of communication problems associated with congenital or acquired impairment of language function in children; orientation to clinical management.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPPA 2030.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPPA 3580 - Disorders of Hearing: Identification and Measurement
An introduction to the measurement of hearing and the field of audiology. The course includes an introduction to aural pathologies.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPPA 2050.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPPA 4000 - Practicum in Speech Pathology and Audiology I
Clinical experience in the management of speech, language, and/or hearing disorders. Prior departmental approval required.
Credits: 2 hours
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SPPA 4010 - Practicum in Speech Pathology and Audiology II
Clinical experience in the management of speech, language, and/or hearing disorders.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPPA 4000.
Credits: 2 hours
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SPPA 4030 - Speech Science
Building on the student’s prior understanding of anatomic, physiologic, and neurologic bases of speech, this course examines normal speech production with reference to the acoustic and perceptual products of interacting respiratory, phonatory, articulatory, and resonance systems.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SPPA 2050 and SPPA 2060.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPPA 4560 - Rehabilitative Audiology
Principles and clinical management of communication problems associated with auditory impairment.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: SPPA 3580.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPPA 4590 - Special Studies in Communication Disorders
A survey of neuropathologies and structural deviations which result in communication disorders, including aphasia and dysarthria. This course is approved as a writing-intensive course which may fulfill the baccalaureate-level writing requirement of the student’s curriculum.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPPA 5520 - Communication Problems of the Aged
This course is designed to acquaint the student with receptive and expressive communication problems common to older adults. Emphasis is on the clinical management of characteristic organic speech disorders and impaired auditory functions associated with aging.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPPA 5800 - Psychoacoustics
A study of the principles, theories, and methods, which provide the bases for hearing measurement in clinical and experimental settings. Topics include quantification, measurement and analysis of acoustic signals and subjective responses to those signals.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerquisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 3 hours
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SPPA 5950 - Language Development and Disorders for Educators
This course provides the student preparing to be a classroom or special education teacher with information about the nature of spoken and written language, its development, conditions associated with language disorders, and the principles and methods of assessment and treatment for children, from infancy through adolescence, with specific language needs. Not applicable toward the master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Credits: 2 hours
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SPPA 5970 - Topics in Speech Pathology and Audiology
Selected topics in speech pathology and audiology are systematically explored through lectures, laboratory experiences, and student projects. Possible areas of study are: instrumentation in audiology, manual communication, electrophysiologic audiometry, computer applications to speech pathology and audiology, augmentative communication, and contemporary professional issues.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
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SPPA 5980 - Readings in Speech Pathology and Audiology
Arranged on an individual basis to provide students the opportunity to pursue independently the study of special areas of interest in depth.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
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STAT 1600 - Statistics and Data Analysis
A general introduction to statistics with an emphasis on data analysis and graphical presentation. Extensive use will be made of the computer to prepare results. Topics may include: data collection, sampling and experimentation, measurement issues, descriptive statistics, statistical graphics, normal distribution, cross-classified data, correlation and association, formal statistical inferences, and resampling methods.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1100 or satisfactory score on Mathematics Department Placement Examination.
Credits: 3 hours
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STAT 2160 - Business Statistics
An applications-oriented study of statistical concepts and techniques. The course focuses on the student as a user of statistics who needs a minimal understanding of mathematical theory and formula derivation. Major topics of study are statistical description, central tendency, dispersion, distributional shapes, sampling, confidence levels, probability, comparison tests, association tests, regression and time series. The objectives of the course are to develop the skill to apply these concepts in conjunction with computer usage and make appropriate decisions regarding actual business problems.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1160 or MATH 1180 or MATH 1220 or MATH 1230 or MATH 2000.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Students may receive credit for only one of STAT 2160, 2600, 3640, or 3660.
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STAT 2600 - Elementary Statistics
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the rudiments of statistics. Basic concepts, rather than detailed derivation, are stressed. Topics include probability; discrete random variables; means and variances; binomial, hypergeometric, normal, chi-square, F distributions; interval estimates; and tests of hypotheses.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 2000 or 1220.
Credits: 4 hours
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STAT 2610 - Engineering Statistics
Introduction to statistical methodology, emphasizing applications in engineering. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistics, least squares curve fitting, correlation, and analysis of variance.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 1220 and a course in the use of computers. Cross-listed with IME 2610.
Credits: 3 hours
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STAT 2620 - Probability for Engineers
Introduction to probability emphasizing applications in engineering. Use of discrete and continuous random variables common to engineering problems. Random processes used in engineering models.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Corequisite: MATH 2610. Cross-listed with IME 2620.
Credits: 3 hours
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STAT 3030 - Data Analysis with Excel
A course in statistical computation using the Excel software. Topics will include data management and manipulation, numerous types of graphical presentation, descriptive statistics for one and several variables, categorical variables and tables, multiple analyses, macro programming, and simulations. Excel results to be organized in high quality reports and presented on the web.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 110 or satisfactory score on the mathematics department placement exam. Students cannot receive credit for both STAT 3030 and STAT 5030.
Credits: 3 hours
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STAT 3620 - Probability
Discrete probability spaces, conditional probability, discrete and continuous random variables, expectations, joint distributions, special distributions.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1230.
Credits: 4 hours
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STAT 3640 - Statistical Methods
This course treats both the theory and applications of statistics. Topics include: empirical distributions, discrete probability, random variables and probability distributions, special distributions, the central limit theorem, sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, the design of experiments. Students can receive credit for only one of STAT 2160, 2600, 3640, or 3660.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1230.
Credits: 4 hours
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STAT 3660 - Introduction to Statistics
An introduction to statistics for students in the biological and related sciences with an emphasis on the basic concepts and explanations of why things work. The focus is on quantitative reasoning and statistical thinking for making decisions and conjectures. This numerical art will be illustrated with a wide range of interesting problems. Topics include descriptive statistics like means, medians, standard deviation, percentiles; correlation and regression - interpretation and prediction problems; the normal and binomial distributions; law of averages; sampling variability and standard errors; inferential statistics to -confidence intervals and tests of hypotheses for one- and two-sample problems. Students can receive credit for only one of STAT 2160, 2600, 3640, or 3660.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1100 or the equivalent or satisfactory score on the departmental placement exam.
Credits: 4 hours
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STAT 3910 - Statistical Consulting
An undergraduate course on the practice of statistical consulting in industry. This course will consider both the statistical and the nonstatistical aspects of consulting: statistical modeling, statistical judgment, quality improvement technology, the psychology of consulting, the importance of communication and the entrepreneurial role. Students will work in groups to solve problems arising with real data or with class experiments.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: At least one of STAT 5630, 5660, 5670, or 5680.
Credits: 1 hour
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STAT 4620 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
Topics to be included are multivariate probability distributions, sampling distributions, asymptotic theory, theory of estimation, and likelihood ratio tests.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 2300 and 2720; STAT 3620 and 3640.
Credits: 3 hours
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STAT 4640 - Introduction to Statistical Computing
This course provides an introduction to the use of statistical computer software in the MINITAB, SAS, SPSSX, and BMDP packages with particular emphasis on SAS and MINITAB. The statistical graphics capabilities of SASGRAPH and MINITAB will also be included. The following topics may be emphasized: data entry; editing; production of statistical summaries in the form of tables, graphs, charts, and plots for report writing purposes; data management methods for large survey-type data sets. The latter topic may include: subset analysis, updating, and missing data methods. Attention may also be given to the statistical topics of: correlation and regression analysis; one and two sample problems; and analysis of variance.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: An introductory statistics course.
Credits: 3 hours
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STAT 4810 - Communicating Statistical Results
The emphasis of the class will be the reporting of statistical analysis so that all relevant information is conveyed, avoiding the use of jargon and enhancing the text with the use of informative tables or graphics. Examples of statistical reports will be examined and discussed. Students will be assigned projects involving data gathering and analysis. Written and oral reports on the methodology used and the results of the analysis will be required of each student. Student reports will then be discussed and critiqued by the class for content and clarity of writing as well as appropriateness of the methodology used. This course is approved as a writing intensive course which may fulfill the baccalaureate-level writing requirement of the student’s curriculum.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: STAT 3620, 3640, 4640, and approval of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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STAT 5020 - Statistics for Graduate Study
Statistics instruction in existing courses at appropriate level for graduate students enrolled in a degree program who need knowledge of Statistics for their field of study. May b repeated for credit. May not be taken by undergraduate students in any field nor by graduate students in Statistics. \DFI
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: \FS Approval of department of student’s graduate program and approval of Department of Statistics.
Credits: 3 to 4 hours
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STAT 5030 - Statistical Data Analysis with Excel
A course in statistical computation using Excel software. Topics will include: data management and manipulation, numerous types of graphical presentations, descriptive statistics for one and several variables, categorical variables and tables, multiple analyses, macro programming, and simulations. Excel results to be organized in high quality reports and presented on the web.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1100 or satisfactory score on the Mathematics Department placement exam. Students cannot receive credit for both STAT 3030 and STAT 5030.
Credits: 3 hours
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STAT 5600 - Applied Probability
A first course in probability for upper division and graduate students interested in applications. Topics will include: probability spaces, expectation, moment generating functions, central limit theorem, special discrete and continuous distributions. Applications will include reliability and production problems, and Markov chain methods.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 2720.
Credits: 3 hours
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STAT 5610 - Applied Multivariate Statistical Methods
An applied treatment of multivariate procedures is presented. Classical procedures such as Hotelling’s T-squared methods are discussed for the one and two sample problems and MANOVA for standard designs. Topics that will be accentuated are principal components, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, and factor analysis. Emphasis will be on graphical methods and applications.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: an introductory course in statistics and a course in linear algebra.
Credits: 3 hours
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STAT 5620 - Statistical Theory
A first course in statistical theory. Topics include: random variables, distributions of statistics, limiting distributions, elementary theory of estimation, and hypothesis testing.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 2300; STAT 3640 and (5600 or 4600).
Credits: 4 hours
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STAT 5630 - Sample Survey Methods
This course consists of a broad overview of the techniques of survey data collection and analysis and contains a minimum of theory. Topics may include: simple random, stratified, systematic, single-stage cluster, and two-stage cluster sampling; ratio and regression estimation; subpopulation analyses; problems of nonresponse; surveys of sensitive issues; minimization of survey costs; sample size determination. Real surveys are discussed and actual survey data are analyzed.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: An introductory statistics course and consent of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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STAT 5650 - Design of Experiments for Quality Improvement
This course covers statistical methods useful for improving the quality of products and systems in an industrial setting. It provides a comprehensive set of tools to use in building better products and in reducing manufacturing and other costs. The focus will be on solving real engineering problems through case studies. Taguchi methods will be discussed along with modifications from standard statistical practice. Topics will include planning and experiment, experimental strategy, Analysis of Variance concepts, factorial designs, orthogonal arrays, loss functions, signal-to-noise ratios, identifying significant factor effects, graphical methods, parameter design and tolerance design.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: An introductory course in statistics.
Credits: 3 hours
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STAT 5660 - Nonparametric Statistical Methods
This course presents a broad overview of statistical methods commonly referred to as nonparametric or distribution-free methods. Topics include: inferences for proportions, contingency tables, goodness of fit problems, estimation and hypothesis testing based on ranking methods, measures of rank correlation, efficiency. Emphasis will be on the application of nonparametric statistical methods to data from many different applied fields.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: An introductory statistics course.
Credits: 3 hours
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STAT 5670 - Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments
A course in experimental design and the analysis of variance with particular emphasis on industrial experiments. Topics include: complete randomized, randomized complete block; Latin square, and split-plot designs; orthogonal contrasts and polynomials; multiple comparisons; factorial arrangement of treatments; confounding; fractional replication. The course is molded around the complete analysis of good applied problems.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: An introductory statistics course.
Credits: 4 hours
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STAT 5680 - Regression Analysis
An applied course in regression analysis; simple and multiple linear regression; resolution of fit of a model, including residual analysis, precision of estimation, and tests of general hypotheses; model building; step-wise regression; use of indicator variables; non-linear regression.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: An introductory statistics course.
Credits: 3 hours
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STAT 5820 - Time Series Analysis
The development and practical use of seasonal and non-seasonal ARIMA (Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average) Box-Jenkins time series models is presented. Identification of correct time series models, estimation of model parameters, and diagnostic checks of identified models will be covered. The uses of these models for forecasting future trends and assessing interventions will be examined. Extensive data analysis using SAS, MINITAB, and Splus/R statistical packages are included. Topics include: regression time series models, autocorrelation, partial autocorrelation, Yule-Walker equations, differencing, stationarity, autocorrelation models, moving average models, seasonality, invertibility, and Box-Pierce tests.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: STAT 3640 and 5680.
Credits: 3 hours
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STAT 5990 - Independent Study in Statistics
Advanced students with good scholastic records may elect to pursue independently the study of some topic having special interest for them. Topics are chosen and arrangements are made to suit the needs of each particular student. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of chairperson of department.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
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SWRK 1000 - Introduction to Social Services
This course provides a fundamental image of the subject matter with the profession of social work. It takes a look at the broadest units of consensus within the profession and differentiates one broad topic from another. It identifies exemplars, theories, and methods of practice in a way that newcomers to the profession can comprehend.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 2100 - Social Work Services and Professional Roles
This course introduces students to the social work profession: its code of ethics, value base, and commitment to social justice. The course examines the evolution of social work as a profession, acquaints students with contemporary social work roles and fields of practice, and examines the profession’s responsibilities in the delivery of social work services to minority and majority groups in the public and private sectors.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 3000 - Social Welfare as a Social Institution
This course analyzes social welfare as a response to social problems and human needs. It examines the social, economic, political, and philosophical forces that have led to the historic development and institutionalization of social welfare. It encourages students to develop a critical perspective on social welfare policies and programs and stresses an understanding of the impact of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, and social class upon social policy and service delivery.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 25 credit hours.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 3200 - Social Work Interviewing and Assessment
This course seeks to provide students with professional interviewing skills, and enhanced understanding of verbal and non-verbal communication listening skills, and an awareness and understanding of diverse issues related to the interviewing process. The person-in-environment perspective will be utilized throughout this course. Students will develop beginning proficiency as generalist social work practitioners when interviewing clients and other professionals who may work in an interdisciplinary setting. Various approaches to practice will be introduced including observation and rapport development within the context of strengths-based social work practice. Students will begin to develop knowledge and proficiency in how to translate interview information into a bio-psycho-social assessment. Students will also learn introductory skills relating to the problem-solving model, particularly engagement and problem identification. Students are expected to demonstrate increased insight into their own behaviors, values, beliefs, and attitudes as they relate to professional social work practice.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 2100 and COM 1040. Corequisite: SWRK 3330
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 3330 - Introduction to Culture, Ethnicity, and Institutionalized Inequality in Social Work Practice
This course focuses upon ethnic/racial groups who are among social welfare consumers and social work clientele. Individual and institutional racism are examined. Racial/cultural characteristics and group strengths, needs, priorities, and experiences in the context of social welfare and social work are also explored. The course reviews implications of ethnic factors for social work practice, social policy, and social work education.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SOC 2000 and SWRK 2100. Corequisite: SWRK 3200.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 3500 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of human behavior related to human development, ego psychology, learning theory, and family social and cultural dynamics. The course examines socialization and its influence on human behavior; identifies significant physical, mental, emotional, social, and cultural factors which affect client systems. The social and cultural factors examined include such things as social class, race, gender, age, sexual orientation.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 2100, OT 2000, PSY 1000, SOC 2000, and completion of 55 credit hours. Prerequisites with concurrency: PSY 3000 or SOC 2830 or STAT 1600 or STAT 3660.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 3510 - Social Work Concepts in Group, Community and Organizational Behavior
This course introduces the student to human behavior as it relates to small group process, formal organizations, and community dynamics. Students are introduced to selected systems concepts. The interplay of various forces which affect the development of social groups, organizations, and communities, and the effects of such interdependent systems on the client system are examined. The impact of race, sex, and age is considered in relation to groups, organizations, and communities.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 2100, SWRK 3200, SWRK 3330, and SWRK 3500 and completion of 55 credit hours. Corequisites: SWRK 3650 and SWRK 4000.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to Social Work majors.
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SWRK 3650 - Social Work Research Methods
This course is designed to increase students’ knowledge of research as a tool for social work practice. Students will acquire the basic skill and knowledge to utilize existing social research for practice-related decision-making as well as the capacity to carry out systematic methods of inquiry in their practice setting. The implementation of these research skills will enhance service delivery and contribute to the knowledge base of the profession. The course also emphasizes program evaluation in human service organizations and offers the opportunity to integrate the content learned through experiential practice examples and applications in social work.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGL 1050. Corequisites: SWRK 3510 and 4000.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to Social Work majors only.
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SWRK 4000 - Social Work Practice: The Problem Solving Process with Individuals and Families
This is the first of three generalist practice courses within the BSW program. Students will learn practice theories and intervention strategies for use with individuals and families. The course focuses on problems related to violence, substance abuse, and crisis as they pertain to intervention with individuals and families. The aim of this course is to assist students in building upon the assessment skills they learned in SWRK 3200 and translate assessment data into intervention strategies. The problem-solving process serves as the basis of intervention strategies for this course. Students will also utilize a person-in-environment framework as well as focus on client strengths consistent with the life-cycle development perspective as learned in SWRK 3500. Emphasizing the generalist intervention model, students learn social work roles including advocate, facilitator, case manager, and broker. Students will be expected to demonstrate an ability to formulate case plans including intake, assessment plan of service, evaluation of intervention, and termination of services. Methods of practice evaluation are presented, including single-system design.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENGL 1050 and SWRK 3500. Corequisites: SWRK 3510 and SWRK 3650.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to Social Work majors.
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SWRK 4010 - Social Work Practice: The Problem Solving Process with Groups and Organizations
This course is the second in a three-part sequence in generalist social work practice. This course specifically focuses on assessment and interventions with groups and organizations. Students will learn basic systems theory and its application to assessment and intervention with groups and organizations. Students will also learn applications of the problem-solving process to groups and organizations. Particular emphasis will be placed upon race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and environmental influences on groups and organization functioning. As with the preceding practice courses, the strengths perspective will provide a framework from which students will learn to engage groups and organizations, building upon skills learned in SWRK 4000.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 4000 and completion of a minimum of 87 credit hours. Corequisites: SWRK 4020 and SWRK 4100.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to Social Work majors.
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SWRK 4020 - Social Work Policy
This is the second course of the undergraduate social welfare sequence. Its purpose is to introduce the subject area of social welfare policy as a central concern of social work. The goals of the course are to help the student identify evolving socio-cultural and economic bases of social welfare in America, to gain understanding of the substance of particular social policy areas, and to learn to approach the study of social welfare policy within the context of analytic frameworks. It pays attention to the impact of social policy on human service organizations analyzing the effects of specific policies on workers and clients. SWRK 4020 places primary focus on the content of social welfare policy.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 4000, ECON 2010, PSCI 2000 and completion of a minimum of 87 credit hours.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to Social Work majors.
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SWRK 4100 - Field Experience and Seminar I
This is the first of two field education courses that entails two hundred (200) hours practicing in a human service agency under the guidance of an agency social worker and a faculty member. Also included in the course are three six-hour field labs and biweekly seminars. Field placement forms an integral part of the preparation of students for professional responsibilities in social work and serves as the integration of course work into actual practice. All placements begin with an in-depth orientation to the specific agency setting. Students develop a working knowledge of the agency’s functions, structure, processes, and its service provider role within the community. Students apply knowledge and develop skills in conducting interviews, problem identification, data collection, problem assessment, and goal formulation with the client systems in the context of social work values and ethics. Students integrate self-awareness and appreciation of diversity into professional practice. The BSW field experience emphasizes generalist social work practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 4000 and completion of a minimum of 87 credit hours. Corequisites: SWRK 4010 and SWRK 4020.
Credits: 4 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to Social Work majors.
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
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SWRK 4110 - Field Experience and Seminar II
This is the second of two field education courses that entails two hundred (200) hours practicing in a human service agency under the guidance of an agency social worker and a faculty member. Biweekly seminars continue as a required part of the course as in SWRK 4100. Field placement forms an integral part of the preparation of students for professional responsibilities in social work and serves as the integration of coursework into actual practice. Students continue to develop a working knowledge of the agency’s functions, structure, processes, and its service provider role within the community. Students improve their abilities to apply knowledge and develop skills in conducting problem identification, data collection, problem assessment, and goal formulation with the client systems in the context of social work values and ethics. Students continue to integrate self-awareness and appreciation of diversity into professional practice. The BSW field experience emphasizes generalist work practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 4010, SWRK 4020, SWRK 4100 and completion of a minimum of 87 credit hours.. Corequisite: SWRK 4600
Credits: 4 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to Social Work majors.
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
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SWRK 4130 - Social Policy and Service Delivery in Selected Problem Areas
Intensive study in selected field of service specialization and social problem areas. Attention is focused on learning about the major social policy issues associated with the service or problem area. Specific topics will be announced each semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 4230 - Ethics in Substance Abuse Treatment
The goal of this course is to lead students from an initial understanding of personal value based decision making into a concept of professional/public value based decision making, resulting eventually into the application of a model that is employed in the substance abuse field. In addition, this course will specifically address ethical and legal issues, as well as professional standards that are to be adhered to while working with this population.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 4500 - Individual Studies in Social Work
This course will be arranged on an individual basis to provide students the opportunity to pursue independently the study of special areas of interest. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
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SWRK 4600 - Social Work with Communities
This is the thirs in a three-part sequence in generalist social work practice. Social workers have a rich heritage in advocating for social justice. This course involves an examination of major theoretical and conceptual tenets of community practice from a social work perspective. Students will learn practice methods for community organizing, advocacy, community development, and other community practice skills. It also involves a practical integration of theoretical and conceptual knoledge of community practice through assignments which focus on communities that are available through field placements or other arrangements. Students will learn about community practice, social work’s historical and contemporary emphasis on “empowerment” and person-environment interface.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 4010, SWRK 4020, SWRK 4100 and completion of a minimum of 87 credit hours. Corequisite: SWRK 4110
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 4610 - Social Workers and Social Movements
This course aims at helping social workers understand how social movements operate and how they can effectively and uniquely contribute to the just goals of social movements. The course addresses the rich heritage of social movements’ accomplishments in American history; the theories exploring how social movements begin, endure, and effectively influence society; and how social movements have impacted critical issues in our nation’s history. Students will learn elements of strategy to mobilize successful nonviolent social movements. The unique and specific contributions social workers make to social movements are explored.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 4640 - Problem Solving in Gerontology
This course provides the student with information about social welfare programs, both institutional and non-institutional, which are available to our aged population. The student is introduced to different approaches to service delivery and interventive problem solving techniques utilized by professional social workers in working with minority and majority aged population. Open to social work students and students from related professional disciplines with consent of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 4650 - Special Studies in Social Welfare Practice
Study of selected topics related to the theory and practice of social welfare activities and endeavors. Focus will be on roles of human service workers and methodologies utilized in these roles in a range of social welfare areas. Specific topics will be announced.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 5970 - Teaching Apprenticeship in Selected Social Work Curriculum Areas
The course focuses on the development of educational skills for social workers through faculty-directed participation in teaching activities in a selected social work course. Specific learning objectives and expectations for apprentices are arranged with participating faculty. This course may be taken a second time (1-4 credits, or a maximum of 8 total toward degree) by a student who wishes to increase teaching skills through applied practice in another social work area.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
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SWRK 5980 - Readings in Social Work
Offers advanced students with good scholastic records an independent program of study, arranged in consultation with the instructor. One to four hours credit per semester.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
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THEA 1000 - Introduction to Theatre
Considers theatre as a part of the individual’s cultural heritage and liberal arts background. Students attend theatre performances and have opportunities to participate in University Theatre. (Lab fee required for play attendance.)
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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THEA 1050 - Introduction to African-American Theatre
A survey/lecture course from a African-American perspective examining the activities and developments of African-American life as evidenced through its theatre, with emphasis on history, philosophy, dramatic creations, criticism, and concerns. Includes lectures on traditional theatre of Western Civilization and African contributions.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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THEA 1140 - Digital Media in the Arts
This course will introduce students in Theatre to the audio, graphics, video, and other digital tools used by professionals in the arts. All instruction will be delivered on-line, and students must have a WMU email account before the first class of the semester. Course assignments will be comprised primarily of projects created in the various open computer labs within the College of Fine Arts.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Open only to majors within the Department of Theatre.
Notes: This course will fulfill the College of Fine Arts’ computer literacy graduation requirement.
The course will be graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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THEA 1200 - Stagecraft I
A beginning course in technical production including familiarization with theatrical equipment and materials; the planning and construction of basic stage scenery, costumes, and properties; the fundamentals of stage lighting; and laboratory work on University Theatre Productions. (Lab fee required for materials.)
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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THEA 1251 - Introduction to Stage Management
This is an introductory course in the principles, practices, and applications of stage management in educational and professional theatre. The basic techniques of the stage manager are presented, including the prompt book, audition, rehearsal, and performance procedures. In addition, state management forms and formats will be studies to strengthen communication and organizational skills.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Offered every other year
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THEA 1310 - Drafting and Color Media
A methods course for beginning students in lighting, costume, scenic design, and technical production providing instruction and practice in the special techniques of drafting for the theatre and in the use of various color media for design renderings and scale models.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Lab fee required for materials.
When Offered: Spring
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THEA 1320 - Period Styles of Design
A survey of historical periods and design styles as they are applied to the theatre. The study will include an examination of architecture, costumes, furniture, interiors, lighting, ornament and stage scenery.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall
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THEA 1410 - Introduction to Acting
An initial approach to the study of dramatic action using scripted and unscripted material, basic acting exercises and improvisational techniques. Emphasis is placed upon use of the imagination, creating ensemble and creative risk-taking while cultivating self-awareness and the ability to critique objectively and nonjudgmentally.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall
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THEA 1420 - Acting I: Action and Personalization
Study and practice of scene-work from a basic Stanislavski point of view.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: THEA 1410
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Spring
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THEA 1480 - Direct Encounter with the Arts
A course that uses a direct approach to introduce students to their cultural world by guiding them through first-hand experiences in a number of areas: cinema, photography, theatre, sculpture, music, poetry, dance and architecture. Classroom discussions are held following the student’s participation in the various art events scheduled each semester, with students expected to write journals and response papers about the major events of the course. There will be a course charge in lieu of textbooks. Cross-listed with DANC 1480, MUS 1480, ART 1480. May be taken only once from College of Fine Arts Departments. (Lab fee required)
Credits: 4 hours
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