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SOC 753 - Racial Justice and Latina/os
Credits 3
Seminar exploring the socio-historical and contemporary experiences of Latina/os in the United States. Topics include the role of Latina/os in the global economy, ethnic identity, social-demographics patterns, social integration, and political implications of the above. Emphasis is placed on social justice.
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SOC 755 - Social Movements and Social Change
Credits 3
Provides deep, critical understanding of the presumptions, purposes, limitations, and special strengths of sociological theorizing or social movements and social change. Emphasis on questions about social movements and their historical context and movement formation, organization, careers, participants, ideology and effects.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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SOC 756 - Urban Theory: Culture and Community
Credits 3
Critical examination and evaluation of sociological theories about urban cultures and communities in light of recent literature, findings, and students’ own observations.
Prerequisites
SOC 701
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SOC 757 - Urban Field Methods
Credits 3
Training in methods for conducting qualitative research in urban settings. These include participant observation, interviewing, archival narrative analysis, and visual studies. Students will conduct their own research and discuss their emerging findings.
Prerequisites
SOC 705 and SOC 756
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SOC 763 - Symbolic Interaction
Credits 3
Symbolic interaction from the traditional ideas of Mead to the postmodern versions of interactionism. Approaches derived from phenomenology, existential sociology, labeling, ethnomethodology, dramaturgy, feminist interactionism, and postmodernism covered. Pays particular attention to the self.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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SOC 764 - Seminar in Social Psychology
Credits 3
Specific topics announced each semester.
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SOC 766 - Sociology of Culture
Credits 3
Broad introduction in field of cultural sociology –its historical development, different theories and methods, definition and analytical problems.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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SOC 767 - Visual Sociology: Image, Media, Culture
Credits 3
Role of the visual in sociology as well as sociology of the visual. Addresses issues of visual research methods as well as reviewing theories of images, media and culture. Studies interplay between historical and contemporary social aspects of production and consumption of visual culture.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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SOC 768 - Environmental Sociology
Credits 3
Provides deep, critical understanding of macro-sociological dimensions of environment-society relationship. Emphasis given to sociological approaches to the ideology of environmental domination, capitalist economy and environmental sustainability, rationality and nature, and ecological social movements.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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SOC 769 - Ecology, Culture, Social Psychology
Credits 3
Explores reciprocal influences between ecology, culture, and social psychological dynamics. Examines relation between landscapes and mindscapes, implications of cultural constructions of nature for interactions with/in the natural environment and routine social psychological dynamics, ecological identity, and contours of an ecocentric perspective.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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SOC 770 - Racial and Ethnic Relations
Credits 3
Historical and contemporary studies of racial and ethnic relations, both in the US and around the world. Emphasis placed on contemporary theoretical and ethnographic work.
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SOC 771 - The Virtual Society
Credits 3
This course examines the scholarship on the digitalization of society and computer-mediated communication, focusing especially on the psychological, interactional, cultural, and economic impacts of virtualization.
Prerequisites
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SOC 773 - Seminar in Drug Use and Abuse
Credits 3
Specific topics announced each semester.
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SOC 774 - Seminar in Feminist Theories and Research
Credits 3
Current issues in feminist theories and research and feminist critiques of social sciences. Discussions of theoretical as well as epistemological and methodological issues.
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor and graduate standing.
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SOC 776 - Seminar in Political Sociology
Credits 3
Explores relations between states and social institutions such as social classes, interest groups, and systems of cultural and material production and reproduction. Covers issues such as theories of the state, political behavior, and frameworks for the development of solutions to various contemporary problems.
Same as
(EPS 749)
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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SOC 779 - Seminar in Sociology of Aging
Credits 3
Specific topics announced each semester.
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SOC 780 - Aging and Social Policy
Credits 3
Current issues in public policy in the sociology of aging. Examines the development of policies regarding aging in specific domains (e.g. labor force, retirement, income security, health care); assesses debates on society’s risks and responsibilities for elders; and considers impact of history, demographic change, place, and heterogeneity of elders on resource allocation and the lives of elders, families, and communities.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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SOC 790 - Sociological Internship
Credits 1 – 4
Supervised internships in community organizations providing experience in administration, planning, and research. Placements concentrate on the organization and operation of agencies rather than on direct delivery of client services.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. One to four credits per semester.
Prerequisites
Consent of field experience coordinator.
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SOC 791 - Field Experience in Sociology
Credits 1 – 4
Supervised internships in community organizations providing experience in administration, planning, and research. Placements concentrate on the organization and operation of agencies rather than on direct delivery of client services.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. One to four credits per semester.
Prerequisites
Consent of field experience coordinator.
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SOC 794 - Professional Paper
Credits 3
Research, analysis, writing and editing for students submitting a Professional Paper as the culminating experience in the M.A. program, or for students submitting an article for publication as required in the B.A. to Ph.D. program track.
Notes
Only three credits may count toward degree.
Prerequisites
SOC 711 or SOC 712, and SOC 704, SOC 705, SOC 724 and consent of graduate coordinator.
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SOC 795 - Seminar
Credits 3
Specific topics announced each semester.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits (contingent on enrollment in different seminar topics).
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SOC 796 - Directed Readings
Credits 1 – 3
Supervised readings on special topics selected in consultation with a sociology graduate faculty member.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor.
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SOC 797 - Independent Study
Credits 1 – 3
Consultation course consisting of individual student effort under guidance of instructor. Students assigned to or request assignment to specific problems in sociology on the basis of interest and preparation.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor.
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SOC 798 - Thesis
Credits 3 or 6
Research, analysis, and writing towards completion of thesis and subsequent defense.
Notes
May be repeated but only six credits applied to the student’s program.
Grading
S/F grading only.
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SOC 799 - Dissertation
Credits 1 – 6
Research, analysis, and writing toward completion of the dissertation and preparation for subsequent oral defense.
Notes
Students are required to complete twelve credits for their doctoral degree; may register for additional credits but they will not count toward degree.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Advancement to candidacy in Sociology Ph.D. program and consent of instructor.
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SPAN 612 - Advanced Translation
Credits 3
Examines the main aspects of contrastive grammar and stylistics used in Spanish/English translation, while providing practical opportunities to incorporate and apply the material. Exposure to a variety of translation fields.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with SPAN 412. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
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SPAN 613 - Advanced Interpretation
Credits 3
Practice the techniques of consecutive, simultaneous, and sight interpreting. Terminology used by interpreters in a variety of settings, with an emphasis on court interpretation
Notes
This course is crosslisted with SPAN 413. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
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SPAN 650 - Advanced Topics in Hispanic Literature
Credits 3
In-depth critical study of selected themes, modes, literary forms and strategies in Hispanic literature. May be repeated provided the sub-title is different.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with SPAN 450. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work. Maybe be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits.
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SPAN 696 - Spanish Dialectology
Credits 3
Study of different regional varieties of the Spanish language throughout the world, including differences in pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Sociolinguistic aspects also covered.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with SPAN 496. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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SPAN 709 - Writing Workshop
Credits 3
Enhance students’ writing skills in Spanish. Some grammar issues reviewed. Analyzes writing techniques for different texts such as reports, summaries, reviews and analytical papers. Student apply these techniques to their own assignments.
Notes
Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of departmental Spanish language exam.
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SPAN 710 - Studies in the Spanish Language
Credits 3
Current approaches to topics related to the Spanish language.
Notes
May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of six credits. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisites
or consent of instructor.
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SPAN 713 - Spanish Sociolinguistics
Credits 3
Overview of the varied manifestations of the Spanish language. Topics include regional variation, social variation, code-switching, and bilingualism.
Notes
Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisites
or consent of instructor.
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SPAN 717 - Seminar in Spanish Linguistics
Credits 3
Introduction to structure of the Spanish language within framework of theoretical linguistics. Topics covered include analysis of Spanish sound system, word formation processes, and sentence structure.
Notes
Taught in Spanish.
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SPAN 720 - Critical Analysis
Credits 3
Discussion of textual criticism, based on broad concept of text used by current theoretical trends. Theoretical approaches include Russian Formalism to Postmodernism and application to different texts such as film, architecture, comics, commercial ads, TV programs, fashion and literary texts.
Notes
Taught in Spanish.
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SPAN 730 - Studies in Hispanic Culture
Credits 3
Study of aspects of culture reflected in works of scholars, writers, artists, and the mass media.
Notes
May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credits. Taught in Spanish.
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SPAN 740 - Studies in Hispanic Literature
Credits 3
Covers selected works in Hispanic literature which reflect prominent cultural trends. Texts studied may represent historical periods, a literary genre, or a single important author. Variety of critical perspectives and overview of the sociopolitical environment incorporated.
Notes
May be repeated with different topics. Taught in Spanish.
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SPAN 770 - Studies in Translation
Credits 3
Offers access to wide range of topics in Spanish-English translation. Focuses on a specific area, such as the translation of cultural difference or the formal problems involved in the translation of poetry.
Notes
May be repeated a maximum of six credits. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisites
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SPAN 780 - Studies in Interpretation
Credits 3
Offers access to wide range of topics in Spanish-English interpretation. Focuses on a specific area, such as advanced medical, legal or conference interpretation.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisites
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SPAN 796 - Independent Study
Credits 3
Individual reading projects under direction of a faculty member. Department approval must be obtained prior to registration.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Department approval prior to registration.
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SPAN 797 - M.A. Written Project
Credits 3
Development and undertaking of a capstone project in the M.A. program. Approval from student’s M.A. Committee must be obtained prior to registration.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Approval from student’s M.A. Committee.
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SPAN 798 - M. A. Written Examination
Credits 3
Preparation for the written examination, including the supplementary reading lists. Generally taken in the same semester as written M. A. exam.
Notes
May not be repeated for credit.
Grading
Grade will be pass/fail based on the results of the examination.
Prerequisites
Consent of graduate coordinator.
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STA 668 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II
Credits 3
Sample and sampling distributions, estimation theory, evaluation of estimation, unbiased estimation, sufficiency, information inequality, methods of estimation, method of moments, maximum likelihood estimation, Bayesian estimation, confidence intervals, hypotheses testing, uniformly most powerful tests, likelihood ratio tests and related procedures, linear models, and non-parametric models.
Prerequisites
STA 667 or consent of instructor.
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STA 690 - Independent Study
Credits 1-3
This course, when taught by a member of the graduate faculty, may be applied to a graduate program. For listings and a course description of this 600-level course, please consult the current Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.
Notes
The 600-level MAT and STA courses that are normally available for graduate credit are those numbered 650 or higher; the exceptions are , which may be counted for graduate credit in an education degree program, and , , and , which may be counted for graduate credit in a biological sciences program. This course offered by another department may also be taken for graduate credit.
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STA 713 - Experimental Design
Credits 3
Fundamental principles of analysis of variance; one-way, two-way, and higher order designs; nested designs; randomized blocks; split plot designs; Latin squares; multiple comparisons; analysis of covariance.
Prerequisites
MATH 181 and one of the following: STAT 411, and .
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STA 715 - Multivariate Statistical Methods
Credits 3
Multivariate techniques with emphasis on application. Topics include multivariate analysis of variance, discriminant analysis, canonical correlation and independence, principal component analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis and analysis of repeated measurements.
Prerequisites
MATH 181, MATH 463 and one of the following: STAT 411, , .
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STA 731 - Probability Theory and Its Applications
Credits 3
Topics include: set theory, limits of sets, probability space, random variables, measurability, independence, expectation, probability inequalities, convergence, laws of large numbers, central limit theorem, moment generating functions, characteristic functions, large deviation theory, martingale theory, random walk.
Prerequisites
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STA 750 - Time Series Analysis
Credits 3
Topics include ARMA and ARIMA processes; autocorrelation and partial autocorrelation functions; spectral density and periodogram; Yule-Walker equations; model fitting, forecasting and diagnostics; state-space models and the Kalman filter; multivariate time series; use of statistical software.
Prerequisites
or consent of instructor.
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STA 751 - Spatial Statistics
Credits 3
Stochastic process, first and second order stationarity, intrinsic hypothesis, models of spatial dependence, different forms of Kriging — Ordinary Kriging, Universal Kriging, Probability Kriging, bicubic splines, conditional simulation.
Prerequisites
or consent of instructor.
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STA 753 - Bayesian Data Analysis
Credits 3
This course will present methods for statistical modeling and data analysis from a Bayesian perspective. Topics include: Bayes’ Theorem, prior and posterior distributions, computational algorithms for posterior simulation, statistical software and programming, as well as model formulation and diagnostics for linear, generalized linear, and hierarchical models.
Prerequisites
or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
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STA 755 - Stochastic Modeling I
Credits 3
Probability theory, Markov chains in discrete and continuous time, the Poisson process, renewal theory, queueing theory, reliability theory, martingales, stationary processes, statistical inference for stochastic processes, and simulation techniques.
Prerequisites
or consent of instructor.
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STA 756 - Stochastic Modeling II
Credits 3
Probability theory, Markov chains in discrete and continuous time, the Poisson process, renewal theory, queueing theory, reliability theory, martingales, stationary processes, statistical inference for stochastic process, and simulation techniques.
Prerequisites
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STA 761 - Regression Analysis I
Credits 3
Fitting a straight line, matrix theory, examining residuals, selecting the “best” fit, multiple regression, non-linear regressions, multivariate normal, estimation, classification, principal components, canonical correlation, distribution of characteristic roots.
Prerequisites
and , or equivalent.
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STA 762 - Regression Analysis II
Credits 3
Fitting a straight line, matrix theory, examining residuals, selecting the “best” fit, multiple regression, non-linear regressions, multivariate normal, estimation, classification, variance-covariance matrix, testing sets of variates, principal components, canonical correlation, distribution of characteristic roots.
Prerequisites
and or equivalent.
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STA 763 - Analysis of Variance I
Credits 3
Special topics in matrix theory; noncentral chi-square, F, and t; the multivariate normal distribution; Cochran’s theorem; point and interval estimation; one-, two-, three-, higher-way layouts; Latin squares, incomplete blocks and nested designs, analysis of covariance; random effects models; mixed models; randomization models.
Prerequisites
and or equivalent.
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STA 764 - Analysis of Variance II
Credits 3
Special topics in matrix theory; noncentral chi-square, F, and t; the multivariate normal distribution; Cochran’s theorem; point and interval estimation; one-, two-, three-, higher-way layouts; Latin squares, incomplete blocks and nested designs, analysis of covariance; random effects models; mixed models; randomization models.
Prerequisites
and or equivalent.
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STA 765 - Statistical Decision Theory
Credits 3
Introduction to decision theory, decision rules, loss functions, risk functions, decision principles, utility theory, prior information and subjective probability, noninformative priors, the posterior distribution, conjugate families, predictive distribution, Bayesian estimators, generalized Bayes estimators, credible regions, hypothesis testing, admissibility of Bayes rules, robustness of Bayes rules, minimax analysis, invariance, Bayesian sequential analysis.
Prerequisites
or consent of instructor.
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STA 767 - Mathematical Statistics I
Credits 3
Basic probability theory, conditional probability, independence, random variables, probability distribution functions, distribution functions, transformations, function of random variables, expectations, moment generating functions, discrete and continuous distributions, exponential family, joint distribution, marginal distribution, modes of convergence, limiting distribution, random sample, sampling distribution, principle of data reduction.
Prerequisites
or consent of instructor.
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STA 768 - Mathematical Statistics II
Credits 3
Random sample, sampling theory, point estimation, sufficiency, likelihood, method of moment, maximum likelihood estimator, Bayes estimator, unbiasedness, optimality, decision theory, hypothesis testing, likelihood ratio tests, Bayes test, most powerful test, set estimation, evaluating interval estimators, sequential estimation, asymptotics, robustness, linear models.
Prerequisites
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STA 777 - Survival Analysis
Credits 3
Statistical methods for modeling and analysis of time to event data. Topics include survival function and hazard function; Kaplan-Meier estimator; Greenwood’s formula; log-rank and weighted log-rank tests; regression modeling of survival data including proportional hazards model and accelerated failure time model; competing risks.
Prerequisites
STA 768
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STA 789 - Topics in Advanced Statistics
Credits 3
Graduate-level course in some field of statistics, depending upon the current interest of the faculty and the students.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
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STA 790 - Independent Study
Credits 1 – 3
Library research and reports on topics of statistical interest.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits with consent of the department.
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STA 791 - Thesis
Credits 3 – 6
Research, analysis, and writing towards completion of thesis and subsequent defense.
Notes
May be repeated but only six credits applied to the student’s program.
Grading
S/F grading only.
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STA 793 - Techniques of Statistical Consulting
Credits 1 – 3
Seminar series and practicum covering technical and nontechnical aspects of statistical consulting, including skills for effective communication with clients, report writing, issues in sampling and design of experiments, and other statistical tools commonly used in a consulting setting.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
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STA 799 - Dissertation
Credits 3-6
Research analysis and writing toward completion of dissertation and subsequent defense. A minimum of 24 dissertation credits is required for the degree program. Dissertation may be repeated but only a maximum of 36 credits may be used in students degree program.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of qualifying examination and approval by department.
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SW 602 - The Effects of War on Individuals and Communities
Credits 3
The course examines the effects that overwhelming and horrifying events in war have on the individual and their social environment. A variety of countries at war will be examined through film, literature, journal articles, and the internet to help understand the settings and real life outcomes of war.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with SW 402. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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SW 661 - Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Social Welfare
Credits 1-6
In-depth examination of current major issues in social programs and policies, and consideration of alternatives.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with SW 461. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
May be repeated.
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SW 671 - Advanced Seminar: Special Problems
Credits 1-3
Topic to be selected by instructor.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with SW 471. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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SW 672 - Principles of Family Counseling
Credits 3
Seminar designed to study the principles, process, and skills required for helpers to assist family members in coping with dysfunction in the family unit.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with SW 472. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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SW 674 - Grant Writing and Management
Credits 3
Prepares current health and human service professionals to develop and write effective grant proposals. Provides a basic overview and review of the grant writing process. This course helps students generate program ideas, plan and develop funding proposals to support those ideas, and seek appropriate funding sources.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with SW 474. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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SW 675 - Treatment of Addictions
Credits 3
Five elements covered include; classification of drugs, phases of treatment of addictions, basic individual and group treatment skills, contents of various treatment approaches, and the treatment guidelines regarding working with special populations, including women, adolescents, elderly, etc.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with SW 475. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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SW 678 - Global Child Welfare
Credits 3
This course addresses the major challenges faced by children and their families globally and prepares the student for further study or action in specific areas of concern. Each content area (poverty, child labor, eploitation, etc.) will cover incidence, political, social and cultural interplay, current response, and recommended future strategies.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with SW 478. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
Prerequisites
and SW 735 or consent of instructor.
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SW 693 - Gandhian Welfare Philosophy and Nonviolent Culture
Credits 3
Introduction to the chosen topics in Gandhian welfare philosophy. Ethical, moral, social, and political foundations of Gandhian thought explored and their applications to problem resolution strategies and peaceful change at different levels demonstrated.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with SW 493. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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SW 701 - Social Welfare Policy I
Credits 3
Introduction to the history and philosophy of social welfare and social work in the United States. Social welfare decision making, policies, and services. Theory of social need and social interventions.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Social Work.
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SW 703 - Social Welfare Policy II
Credits 3
Examines social welfare policy and provides analytical frameworks and guidelines for determining the efficacy of public policy in addressing human needs. Focuses on the issues of poverty, social services and generalist social work practice.
Prerequisites
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SW 705 - Social Work Practice with Therapeutic Groups
Credits 3
Historical development of group work, practice methodology in interactional groups, and theoretical underpinnings for social work practice. Focuses on development of skills to lead therapeutic groups with a variety of diverse urban population.
Prerequisites
and or SW 780
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SW 707 - Contemporary Issues in Diversity
Credits 3
In-depth study of selected contemporary issues in diversity, including issues such as immigration and native status, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.
Notes
Course may be repeated to a maxiumum of six credits.
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SW 710 - Child Welfare Practice
Credits 3
Develops advanced knowledge and skills for use in intervening in current or potential problems of abuse, neglect, dependency, unruliness, and delinquency of children and youth. Types of services, both traditional and new, social workers provide to children.
Prerequisites
SW 793 or concurrent enrollment in SW 793 .
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SW 715 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
Credits 3
Provides advanced knowledge-building theories and knowledge of normal and abnormal human bio-psycho-social development and functioning of individuals, families and micro-groups. Focuses on the impact of social, economic, and cultural systems on individual, family and group well-being. Provides foundational understanding of the use of DSM-IV.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Social Work.
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SW 716 - Social Work Research I
Credits 3
Provides an understanding of the scientific- nalytic approach to the building of the knowledge base for social work practice at different levels. Provides familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, various research designs, sampling procedures, data collection procedures, data analysis techniques, and report writing. Emphasizes diversity, empowerment, and social justice considerations as well as ethical standards of conducting research.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Social Work.
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SW 719 - Foundation Practicum I
Credits 3
Foundation field practicum course requires 225 hours of generalist social work practice in a social service agency and participation in weekly field seminar classes. Provides broad range of experiences, from micro to macro levels of intervention. Ongoing professional field supervision/consultation is a required component.
Corequisite
Enrollment in .
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SW 720 - Foundation Practice Methods I
Credits 3
First course in the foundation practice sequence introduces students to a generalist practice approach with individual, families, and groups. Emphasizes values, ethics, knowledge, and skills essential for working with clients. Prepares students with generic practice skills in assessment, interviewing, intervention, evaluation, and termination.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Social Work.
Corequisite
Enrollment in .
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SW 726 - Social Work Research II
Credits 3
Provides knowledge and practice of program evaluation, single-subject design, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, data management and data analysis using SPSS.
Prerequisites
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SW 729 - Foundation Practicum II
Credits 3
Foundation field practicum course requires 225 hours of generalist social work practice in a social service agency and participation in weekly field seminar classes. Provides broad range of experiences, from micro to macro levels of intervention. Ongoing professional field supervision/consultation is a required component.
Prerequisites
Corequisite
Enrollment in .
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SW 730 - Macro Theory and Practice
Credits 3
Second course in the generalist foundation practice sequence focuses on professional practice with organizations, groups, coalitions, and communities, utilizing advanced knowledge and theories at the mezzo and macro levels. Emphasizes a strengths perspective and provides generalist-level content in management, community organization and development, and policy practice.
Prerequisites
,
Corequisite
Enrollment in .
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SW 734 - Advanced Standing Practice Seminar
Credits 3
Overview of the generalist model of social work practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations, emphasizing the integration of knowledge and practice, with the emphasis on practice skill development.
Notes
Non-repeatable
Grading
Letter Grade
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SW 736 - Advanced Standing Integrative Seminar
Credits 3
Overview of the scientific method and research methodology with application of qualitative and quantitative analysis to social problems at the micro and macro levels, with special reference to diverse and oppressed populations.
Notes
Non-repeatable for credit.
Grading
Letter Grade.
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SW 739 - Field Practicum I (DP)
Credits 3
Field practicum requires 300 hours in a social service agency and attendance in weekly field seminar classes. Builds upon generalist foundation. Prepares for advanced, critically analyzed, and ultimately autonomous direct social work practice. Ongoing professional field supervision/consultation also required.
Prerequisites
or Advanced Standing.
Corequisite
Enrollment in .
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SW 740 - Direct Practice I
Credits 3
First course in advanced direct social work practice. Integrates skills of assessment, interviewing, intervention, and termination into social work treatment models and theories. Builds upon generalist foundation. Highlights empowerment, client advocacy, and strengths perspective. Emphasizes social work with individuals from culturally diverse and oppressed populations.
Prerequisites
or advanced standing.
Corequisite
Enrollment in .
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SW 747 - DSM: Assessment and Diagnosis
Credits 3
Exploration and a synopsis of the criteria for diagnoses in the DSM for social work practice. Focuses on the use of DSM in assessment interventions and with diverse urban populations.
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SW 749 - Field Practicum II (DP)
Credits 3
Field practicum course requires 300 hours of experience in a social service agency and attendance in weekly field seminar classes. Builds upon generalist foundation. Prepares for advanced, critically analyzed, and ultimately autonomous direct social work practice. Ongoing professional field supervision/consultation also required.
Prerequisites
Corequisite
Enrollment in .
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SW 750 - Direct Practice II
Credits 3
Second course in advanced direct social work practice. Intergrades systems of family-centered practice. Builds upon generalist and advanced curricula. Explores context of social work with families and groups via historical, conceptual, and contemporary modes of practice. Emphasizes working with culturally diverse and oppressed populations.
Prerequisites
Corequisite
Enrollment in .
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SW 755 - Seminar in Forensic Social Work
Credits 3
Explores the interaction between social work and the law. Emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and values of practice with and within legal settings with a focus on interdisciplinary collaborations, ethical issues, and the varying roles of social workers within the legal arena.
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SW 759 - Field Practicum I (MCP)
Credits 3
Field practicum course requires 300 hours of experience in a social service agency and attendance in weekly field seminar classes. It builds upon generalist foundation. Prepares for advanced, critically analyzed and ultimately autonomous practice in management and community practice. Ongoing professional field supervision/consultation also required.
Prerequisites
or advanced standing.
Corequisite
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