Sep 24, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2017-18 
    
Graduate Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • STAT 6860 - Regulatory Environmental Statistics


    This is a course in regulatory environmental statistics, with a primary focus on statistical methods recommended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and by various State environmental regulatory agencies. Particular emphasis is devoted to the normal, lognormal, and non-parametric probability models for fitting environmental data, which are methods recommended in several EPA guidance documents. Descriptive, graphical and model adequacy methods include: box-plots, normal probability plots, q-q plots, outlier tests, and goodness-of-fit tests. Statistical inference methods include prediction intervals, tolerance intervals, analysis of variance, and upper and lower confidence intervals for both parametric and non-parametric models. The use of correlation analyses, trend analyses, control charts, and multiple regression analyses may be illustrated. Emphasis will be devoted to the proper analysis of censored or non-detect environmental data. The SAS, SPULS, or other statistical packages may be utilized. Emphasis may be placed on report-writing and oral presentations with real data collected in actual regulatory environmental contexts.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: STAT 5620 or STAT 6620 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • STAT 6880 - Statistical Research Tools


    Topics for this class will be chosen from the areas of computational statistics and statistical computing using the R programming language. Specific topics include random variable generation, optimization and root finding. Monte Carlo methods and statistical graphics. The typesetting language LaTeX will be used to write up results and to produce professional presentations.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: STAT 6600 and STAT 6640 with grades of “B” or better.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • STAT 6910 - Practicum in Statistical Consulting


    Provides graduate students with the opportunity to participate as statistical consultants on real projects. The student consultants are involved with all aspects of the statistical consulting experience from data manipulation and analysis to the design of the statistical aspects of the project and from interaction and effective communication with a client to the production of a final written report on the statistical aspects of the project.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: STAT 6620 (or concurrent enrollment) and at least one of the following: STAT 5630, STAT 5660, STAT 5670, or STAT 5680.

    Credits: 1 hour

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • STAT 6970 - Data Science Masters Project


    Students will work on a special project in a data science area. A technical report on the results of each student’s project must be approved by the course instructor and published as a departmental technical report. This work is assumed to require two semesters.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Graduate level competency in data science and the subject areas of the project. Approval of the instructor is required.

    Credits: 2 hours

    Notes: Data Science master students may take either STAT 6970 or CS 6970 for credit towards their MS in Data Science degree. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • STAT 6980 - Statistical Consulting Internship


    The statistical consulting internship program provides a graduate student with the opportunity to work as a member of the staff in the Statistical Computation Lab. The student gains considerable experience in all aspects of the consulting experience and the operation of a consulting center.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Advisor approval.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • STAT 6990 - Reading and Research


    May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 1 to 6 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • STAT 7120 - Professional Field Experience


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 2 to 12 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • STAT 7250 - Doctoral Research Seminar


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • STAT 7300 - Doctoral Dissertation


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department and Graduate College approval.

    Credits: 1 to 15 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • STAT 7350 - Graduate Research


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 2 to 10 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 5970 - Teaching Apprenticeship in Selected Social Work Curriculum Areas


    This 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 hrs., 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.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

    Credits: 1-4 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • SWRK 5980 - Readings in Social Work


    This course offers advanced students with good scholastic records an independent program of study, arranged in consultation with the instructor. One to four credit hours per semester.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  
  • SWRK 6100 - Foundations of Social Welfare Policy


    This is the first course in the graduate social welfare policy 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 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. While SWRK 6100 places primary focus on the content of social welfare policy, other policy courses focus on specific subject areas or on the development of policy practice skills.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program or consent of the School of Social Work Director of Admissions.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students only.
  
  • SWRK 6200 - Policies and Standards in School Social Work


    This is the first of three required courses for those who wish to practice social work in a public school setting in the State of Michigan. The role of the social worker in elementary and secondary schools and the necessary adaptations to the changes taking place in the educational scene are examined and evaluated. Problem solving approaches are given special attention within the structure and organization of the schools and their relationships with the surrounding community. The specific contributions of a school social worker as a helping person to the pupils, the school staff, and the homes by various interventive means are explored.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to master’s in Social Work.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6210 - Assessment for School Social Workers


    This is a required course for those who wish to practice social work in a public school setting in the State of Michigan. The role of the school social worker in school based assessments is examined. Assessment for School Social Workers is one of three courses that are required for the educational component of the School Social Work certificate in the State of Michigan. The other two courses you will need to take are SWRK 6200 and SWRK 6220. You may substitute courses or continuing education credit from other universities for these courses. For more information please see the School Social Work Certificate information and application included on the D2L course page. Each state handles School Social Work qualifications differently. If you plan on practicing outside of Michigan please become familiar with requirements of the state you plan to practice in.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6200 with a grade of “B” or better.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6220 - Interventions for School Social Workers


    This is a required course for those who wish to practice social work in a public school setting in the State of Michigan. The role of the social worker in elementary and secondary schools and the necessary adaptations to the changes taking place in the educational scene are examined and evaluated. Problem solving approaches are given special attention within the structure and organization of the schools and their relationship with the surrounding community.  SWRK 6220 is one of three courses that are required for the educational component of the School Social Work certificate in the State of Michigan. The other two courses you will need to take are SWRK 6200 and SWRK 6210. You may substitute courses or continuing education credit from other universities for these courses. For more information please see the School Social Work Certificate information and application included on the D2L course page. Each state handles School Social Work qualifications differently. If you plan on practicing outside of Michigan please become familiar with requirements of the state you plan to practice in.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6210 with a grade of “B” or better.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6300 - Social Change and Community Analysis


    Social workers have a responsibility to promote social justice and to strive to abolish injustice. The course identifies and explores historical, theoretical, and ideological perspectives on social change issues. Social change is studied by analyzing the community at the local, national and international level and by exploring strategies for change at each level. Emphasis is placed on racism, sexism, and classism, and the social movements to alleviate these problems.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program or consent of the School of Social Work Director of Admissions.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students only.
  
  • SWRK 6310 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment


    This course provides students with a conceptual and theoretical framework for understanding human development and behavior as they are influenced by the social environment across the life spans. Human development and behavior are approached as part of historical and contemporary sociocultural processes acting interdependently with psychology, biology, economics, geography, and politics. Diversity issues such as race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and social class are taken into consideration as critical elements in these processes and their relationships. The role of social welfare policy in the context of issues relevant to this course is also explored.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program or consent of the School of Social Work Director of Admissions.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students only.
  
  • SWRK 6320 - Organizations, Communities, Societies: A Change Perspective


    This course reviews frameworks for analyzing organizations, communities, and societies as a means of preparing students to engage in planned change. Students learn strategies and tactics to influence change in organizational, communal, and societal structures and processes. The course explores historical, theoretical, and ideological perspectives on change.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW Advanced Standing Program.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students only.
  
  • SWRK 6330 - Advanced Seminar in Culture, Ethnicity, and Institutional Inequality in Social Work Practice


    This course will explore the social, psychological and structural implications of race and culture for social work practice. In order to relate more effectively to individuals and groups of different ethnic, cultural, and philosophical backgrounds, it is essential to: (1) gain knowledge about those differences; (2) understand our individual and collective reactions to those differences; and (3) discover ways in which those differences can be bridged within the context of social work practice.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program or consent of the School of Social Work Director of Admissions.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students only.
  
  • SWRK 6350 - Special Topics in Social Work


    This is a variable topics, variable credit graduate level course for consideration of current and special interests in Social Work. Specific topics and number of credit hours will be announced each time the course is scheduled.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6351 - Secondary Traumatic Stress and Self-Care in Trauma-Focused Practice


    This course focuses on assessment, prevention, and intervention strategies for social workers who may experience secondary traumatic stress effects when working with clients who bring histories of experiencing trauma. The course focuses on recognizing personal and organizational effects related to exposure to clients’ traumatic experiences, components of trauma-informed organizations, and developing personal, professional, and organizational self-care strategies.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate program or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1 hour

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6352 - Trauma and Neurodevelopment


    This course focuses on the neurobiological/neurodevelopmental consequences of trauma exposure as well as the clinical considerations of assessment and subsequent treatment.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate program or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1 hour

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6353 - Integrating Mindfulness with Treatment for Trauma


    This course explores mindfulness (nonjudgmental awareness) strategies and techniques as intervention options for social work practice with persons who have experienced trauma. Students will acquire an orientation to mindfulness meditation practices as a framework for well-being, health and healing. Students will learn basic skills to integrate mindfulness into their professional and personal lives, and gain understanding of the utility of mindfulness interventions for managing stress and trauma symptoms. Students learn how mindfulness practices moderate emotional and behavioral actions among persons across the life span who are living with trauma. Neuroscience and research findings will be used to explain the underlying mechanisms of mindfulness as it related to beliefs and behaviors common among clients living with trauma symptoms or other stressors.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate program or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1 hour

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6354 - Integrating Body-based Interventions with Treatment for Trauma


    The course explores body-based strategies and techniques (e.g., progressive relaxation, yoga, breathing exercises, and trauma release exercises) as intervention options for social work practice with persons who have experienced trauma. Students will acquire an orientation to body-based approaches as a framework for well-being, health and healing. Students will learn basic skills to integrate body-based techniques into their professional and personal lives, and gain understanding of the utility of body based interventions for managing stress and trauma symptoms. Students will learn how sensory experiences in the physical body moderate emotional and behavioral actions among persons across the life span that are living with trauma. Neuroscience and research findings will be used to explain the underlying mechanisms of body-based approaches as it relates to beliefs and behaviors common among persons living with trauma symptoms or other clinical-level stressors.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate program or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1 hour

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6356 - Assessment and Treatment for Adult Survivors of Sexual Trauma


    This course focuses on assessment and evidence-based treatment for adult survivors of sexual trauma. Multidimensional assessment will include the impact of sexual abuse and sexual assault, culture, and historical trauma, on survivors and their families. Emphasis will be on client strengths and resilience. Assessment measure will be included as a component of a bio-psycho-social assessment. Evidence-based treatment models will be reviewed and applied through in-class exercises and written assignment. This is an approved elective for the School of Social Work’s Trauma Specialization.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate program or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1 hour

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6357 - Trauma and Military Social Work


    This 1 credit special topics elective course focuses on the role of social work in military and veteran’s settings. Special concerns that military members and veterans bring to social work practice including deployment, separation, LGBT military families, and combat operations will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on the role of social work in intervening in areas of trauma experienced by military and veteran clients and family members including: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, sexual assault, domestic violence, and suicide. This is an approved elective for the School of Social Work’s Trauma Specialization.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate program or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1 hour

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6358 - Risk Assessment and Treatment Planning for Adolescents with Sexually Abusive Behaviors


    This 1-credit course focuses on risk assessment and treatment planning with adolescents with sexually abusive behaviors. Students will learn skills for completing a risk assessment, planning treatment, and assessing readiness for family reunification following treatment.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate program or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1 hour

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6359 - Strengthening Trauma-Informed Organizations


    This course focuses on assessment and intervention strategies for social workers in organizations seeking to become trauma-informed. The course focuses on strategies for identifying and strengthening components of trauma-informed organizations, including assessment, treatment, supporting staff, supervision, and trauma-informed organizational change.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate program or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1 hour

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6378 - Integrative Seminar in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy


    This 1-credit course integrates training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) into the application of advanced interpersonal social work practice for students in the Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Training Project. This course provides students with a forum to integrate learning, insight, and social work theory from their training in TF-CBT with experiences encountered in their concentration field practice in TF-CBT. In addition to the two-day required TF-CBT training in TF-CBT, this course includes two additional seminars that are held during the fall semester.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate program or instructor approval; and SWRK 6760 which may be taken concurrently.

    Credits: 1 hour

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6380 - Psychopathology for Social Work Practice


    This course provides students with knowledge of psychopathology across the lifespan as an aspect of human functioning and cultural labeling. Primary focus is on the interaction between physiological, developmental, emotional, and social aspects of adult and child psychopathology from both descriptive and psychodynamic points of view. General implications for social work intervention, ethical and value issues, and relevant research will receive some consideration.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6310 or SWRK 6320 (may be taken concurrently), or approval of the MSW Coordinator.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to master’s in Social Work.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6390 - Behavior Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence


    This course provides students with advanced knowledge of child psychopathology as an aspect of human functioning and cultural labeling. Primary focus is on the interaction between physiological, developmental, emotional, and social aspects of child psychopathology from cognitive behavioral, descriptive and psychodynamic points of view. General implications for social work intervention, ethical and value issues, and relevant research will receive some consideration. Emphasis of this course will be children and adolescents.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6380 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6400 - Social Work Research Methods


    This is a research methods course that emphasizes the generation and appraisal of knowledge used in social work. The aim is for students to obtain knowledge and skills in research methods and data analysis approaches that are essential to effective and accountable social work practice. This course provides students with a working understanding of theoretical and practical issues inherent in the research process, particularly as it relates to professional practice. The course focuses on giving students a strong foundation of research knowledge and skill necessary for knowledge building in the social sciences arena. This course presents students with ideas, techniques, and procedures basic to evidence-based decision making. It provides students with a balance of lecture material and interactive learning activities, which include discussion, homework assignments, experiential exercises, and computer assignments.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program or consent of School of Social Work Director of Admissions.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6420 - Evaluation of Social Work Practice


    This course focuses on the knowledge and skill to understand and carry out research on social work practice. The components of the course consist of program evaluation, research designs appropriate for the evaluation of clinical practice, and studies of empirical research that address the features and effectiveness of interventions in relation to the conditions that are targeted for amelioration. The course is designed to help practitioners make informed judgments about the utility of different treatment modalities, and their importance for service delivery design.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6400 or SWRK 6320, or consent of the MSW Coordinator.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to master’s in Social Work.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6430 - Leadership and Management in Human Services


    This course addresses knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential in building leadership for developing, supporting, and maintaining effective service delivery in human service agencies. The course focuses on leadership styles, power, motivation, and conflict, task group skills, supervision, women and minorities in management, and values and ethics in leading human service organizations.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to master’s in Social Work.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6450 - Administration in Human Service Organizations


    The course introduces students to elements of administration in human service organizations. It focuses on project management, budgeting, fund development and marketing, and the role of governing boards in nonprofit organizations. The course is required for social work students concentrating in Policy, Planning, and Administration. It is also intended to serve human services practitioners who are engaged in policy, planning, and administration.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6100 or SWRK 6320 or approval of the School of Social Work Policy, Planning and Administration (PPA) concentration coordinator.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6500 - Core Concepts of Child and Adolescent Trauma


    This course incorporates the new National Child Traumatic Stress Network core curriculum on child trauma (CCCT). The course conveys the crucial evidence-based concepts, components, and skills designed by the NCTSN to strengthen competency in assessment, referral, and treatment. This course will introduce students to the common concepts (general theory and foundational knowledge), components (intervention and treatment elements) and skills (practitioner skills) underlying evidence-based treatment for traumatized children and adolescents. Trauma is broadly defined, and includes children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events including, but not limited to natural disasters, war, abuse and neglect, medical trauma and witnessing interpersonal crime (e.g. domestic violence) and other traumatic events. The course will highlight the role of development, culture, and empirical evidence in trauma-specific interventions with children, adolescents, and their families. It will address the level of functioning of primary care giving environments and assess the capacity of the community to facilitate restorative processes. The course focuses on assessment and intervention; not treatment.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Enrollment in graduate program.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6510 - Social Work Intervention with Sexual Abuse


    This course will introduce the student to social work practice with child sexual abuse. The course will present on overall understanding of the issue of child sexual abuse and its treatment within a community-coordinated system. Both the clinical and administrative aspects of child sexual abuse are addressed. Particular attention will be paid to systems advocacy and social workers’ issues in intervening with child sexual abuse.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6610 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6530 - Causes of Substance Abuse


    This course will examine the three major theories that explain the causes of psychoactive substance use: the biological, psychological, and sociological. The historical responses of society to substance use such as strategies including control, prevention, intervention, and treatment will be outlined and the research of various epidemiologic patterns and social correlates of substance use will also be studied.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
    Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with ADA 6060 and CECP 6340.
  
  • SWRK 6550 - Recovery Oriented Systems of Care


    This course will examine the understanding that recovery from substance abuse and dependency is a process of change which occurs within a systemic model of care that includes prevention, intervention, treatment, and management of substance use disorders. Students will have exposure to various substance abuse screening and assessment instruments, counseling strategies, and treatment modalities in order to assess, treat, and refer to the appropriate service providers along the continuum of care. This course will also provide students with an understanding of the ethical codes related to substance abuse counseling.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
    Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with ADA 6340 and CECP 6360.
  
  • SWRK 6600 - Seminar on Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups


    This course provides a conceptual framework for understanding, analyzing, and implementing social work practice with individuals, families, and groups congruent with social work values. This course also focuses on concrete relationship-building and maintenance skills necessary for working with diverse populations, e.g., gender, race, religion, sexual orientations, age, physical capabilities, socio-economic status, and political orientations.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the accelerated M.S.W. program.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6610 - Social Work Practice: Individuals and Families


    This course focuses on foundation level knowledge and skills necessary to help individuals and families. These include engagement, assessment, contracting, problem-solving, and evaluation with attention to social work values, theoretical knowledge and practice conditions. Problem-solving in a bio-psycho-social framework and facilitation of client coping, competency and empowerment undergird this course.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to MSW program.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students only.
  
  • SWRK 6620 - Social Work with Task Groups and Organizations


    This course focuses on knowledge and skills related to social work practice with task groups and organizations. Attention is paid to interpersonal, intrapersonal, and organizational levels of intervention. Practice skills in working with task groups and organizations are developed.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6610           

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to master’s in Social Work.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6630 - Seminar in Substance Abuse I


    An interdisciplinary seminar designed to reflect broadly conceived intervention strategies ranging from primary prevention to rehabilitation of the addict. The basic training in the principles of intervention and clinical practice will continue to be taught within the student’s basic professional discipline. The seminar will be used to elaborate upon the application of these principles to the problems of substance abuse.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6640 - Social Work Practice in Special Areas


    This course focuses on the study of problem-solving in specialized areas of social work practice. Focus upon the role of the social work practitioner in assessment, goal establishment, and intervention in the use of various social work methods in different areas of practice. A specific topic will be announced each semester.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of six hours.
  
  • SWRK 6660 - Social Work Practice with Individuals


    This course will increase the students’ practice skills with individuals. 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 intervention models will be presented such as Humanistic, Existential, Solution-Focused, Crisis-Intervention, Psychodynamic, and/or Cognitive Behavioral. Particular attention will be paid to clients’ strengths.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6600 or SWRK 6610.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to master’s in Social Work.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6670 - Program Planning


    This course addresses the models, stages, and tasks of program planning in the human services. Students will learn how to work with a team in planning a service program. The course focuses on the tasks that are essential in carrying out a problem analysis and needs assessment, formulating program goals and objectives, designing service programs, and writing program proposals.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corequisite: SWRK 6770 or approval of the PP&A concentration coordinator.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to master’s in Social Work.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6680 - Social Work Practice with Families


    This course focuses on practice skills with families. Within a person-in-environment perspective, social, psychological, economic, political, cultural and biological factors are considered as they impact on the families. Theoretical frameworks (e.g., structural, strategic, and Bowenian) will be explored. Particular attention will be paid to families’ strengths.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6610 or SWRK 6600.

    Credits: 3 hours

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

    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 School of Social Work Director of Admissions.

    Credits: 3 hours

    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6800 - Community Social Work


    The aim of this course is to introduce students to the field of community social work, to present a range of community organizing philosophies and strategies and to assist students in developing the skills necessary for effective community organizing. Social workers have a rich history of involvement in community social work, organizing and advocacy. This course will be taught in social work’s long tradition of healing for the suffering and oppressed and to challenge unjust structures which cause oppression. Students will learn how to empower people to have control over the forces that affect their lives and to advocate for social justice.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: 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.
    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.
    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.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • SWRK 6970 - Advanced Social Work Practice in Selected Areas


    This course provides students an in-depth study of advanced interpersonal practice methods, models, and skills outside the scope of present course offerings. Topics vary from year-to-year, dependent upon student interest and timeliness of topics.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 6360 (may be taken concurrently), and either (SWRK 6660 or SWRK 6680).

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to master’s in Social Work.
    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 Career and Technical Education major, students in the Workforce Education and Development minor, or graduate students.
    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 Career and Technical Education 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 Career and Technical Education major 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:  

     

    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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