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PA 516 - Grant Writing and Management
Prerequisites: None
Teaches students how to locate funding opportunities and write effective proposals. Additional emphasis on the management of government grants and contracts.
3 credits
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PA 517 - Computer Applications for Public Managers
Prerequisites: None
Introduction to the selection and use of computer hardware and software for public managers. Provides practical experience with spreadsheets, word processors, database management, presentation programs and geographic information systems.
3 credits
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PA 518 - Program Evaluation
Prerequisites: None
Program Evaluation is a research and analysis based course in management, programming and administration. It is intended to equip the student with the knowledge and skill to create, implement and manage a public or health program using modern information systems, and research principles. Program design is featured as an important aspect of evaluation along with matching program effects and the statistical analysis required for understanding the effects. Emphasis is placed on program evaluation being part of the standard MIS/EDP operation of an organization. At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to create a program and see it through to its programmatic conclusion.
3 credits
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PA 519 - Lean Thinking for Public Administration
Prerequisites: None
During difficult economic times, organizations of all types are seeking to reduce costs and eliminate duplication, thereby helping their organization move toward effectiveness and efficiency. Roger Williams University is offering a new course that is offered 100% online designed to help managers improve efficiency in business systems, entitled, Managing with Lean Thinking. Lean, an internationally recognized management program, was initially developed to improve systems and efficiencies in the aerospace industry. A hands-on learning experience, RWU’s Managing with Lean Thinking curriculum is geared toward managers working in healthcare, non-profits, community organizations, and government agencies.
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PA 530 - Special Topics in Public Administration
Prerequisites: None
This is a course for each specialization required of Public Administration Masters Students. Students integrate knowledge in selected specialty areas in the public management, health care administration, leadership, nonprofit executive management, and related public management and service topics. Students will complete assigned readings, conduct seminar discussions, and research, organize, and complete assigned course projects.
3 credits
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PA 550 - Health Care Administration
Prerequisites: PA 501 & PA 502 or consent of instructor
Components of the health care system in the United States, with emphasis on the relationships among public (local, state and federal), private, voluntary and nonprofit entities. Topics include points of access for recipients of health care; relationships with other human services and professions involved in providing health care; and the regulatory environment governing these relationships. Critical review of major ideological influences that have shaped health policy.
3 credits
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PA 551 - Public Policy and Politics in Health Care Administration
Prerequisites: PA 504 & PA 550 or consent of instructor
Examination of the formulation, adoption and implementation of public policy for health care through federal, state and local political processes. The role of research in the program process is tied to effective administration. Techniques of effective evaluation and report presentation are also covered.
3 credits
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PA 552 - Trends and Issues in Health Administration
Prerequisites: PA 551 or consent of instructor
Examination of current issues confronting health care managers. An assessment of current programs and management responses to emerging trends in the health care field, including delivery systems, marketing/competition, strategic planning, financial management and/ or epidemiological changes.
3 credits
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PA 553 - Economics of Health and Medical Care
Prerequisites: PA 505 & PA 551 or consent of instructor
This course analyzes health care problems from an economic perspective. Effective management of limited resources, including financial issues involving differing managed care structures (HMOs, PPOs, and IPAs) are examined.
3 credits
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PA 554 - Health Informatics
Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a requirement in the Health Care Administration concentration for the MPA Fulfills a requirement in the Graduate Certificate for Health Care Administration
This course will cover Health Informatics from the perspectives of various data, information sources, and stakeholders. During this course students will study the active role that providers of health and wellness services must take to ensure that consumers have access to high quality and comprehensible health information, considerations of multi-ethnic and special populations will be studied along with the various disciplines composing informatics (e.g., linguistics, psychology, computer science, anthropology, etc.) within a patient-centered perspective; addressing the intersection of the patient, information technologies, and healthcare practice will be presented and studied.
3 credits
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PA 580 - Internship in Public Administration
Prerequisites: None
Designed for pre-service students.
3 credits
Fall, Spring, Summer
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PA 590 - Research in Public Administration
Prerequisites: None
Designed for working professionals in the field.
3 credits
Fall, Spring, Summer
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PA 599 - Directed Study in Public Administration
Prerequisites: None
Note: (PA 599 required of all students)
This capstone in public administration is devoted to topics in public management involving problem identification and solution. Students work independently with faculty guidance to create projects in public administration. In-person presentation of data findings and solutions is required. Internship/Research Requirement and Directed Study Requirement.
3 credits
Fall, Spring, Summer
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Public Health |
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PH 201 - Public Health Essentials
Prerequisites: BIO 103 or ANSOC 100 or consent of instructor
Fulfills a course requirement for the Public Health Minor
This course addresses the question: What is public health? with an introduction to the concepts, principles and practices of public health. Students will examine the historical and current role of public health institutions and the biological, social, behavioral, environmental and cultural determinants of health. An overview of tools used to assess, control and prevent disease will be put into the context of current public health threats and the future of public health.
3 credits
Fall
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PH 265 - Foundations of Epidemiology
Prerequisites: PH 201
Epidemiology is the scientific study of the determinants and distribution of health and disease, and therefore provides the basis for the design of public health policy, interventions and education. In this course, students will learn how to describe patterns of population health and disease, design and interpret studies to analyze these patterns, evaluate evidence for causal factors in disease, and understand strategies for preventing both chronic and infectious diseases.
3 credits
Spring
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PH 270 - Global Health
Cross-Listed with: ANSOC 270
Prerequisites: ANSOC 100
Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core Concentration. Fulfills a course requirement in the Public Health minor
The public health subfield of Global Health examines illnesses that affect human populations across national boundaries. This course introduces the subfield and emphasizes social science perspectives on the social, cultural, and political-economic forces that influence global health problems. Specific topics include longstanding health problems such as malaria and tuberculosis as well developing issues such as emerging infectious diseases and climate change.
3 credits
Spring
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PH 350 - Applied Practicum in Public Health
Prerequisites: PH 201 and consent of instructor
Fulfills a course requirement for the Public Health Minor
Taken in conjunction with a 35hr public health-related experience, students read and discuss recent primary literature to actively integrate the practicum experience with concepts and practices in public health. This practicum course combines a field experience with an academic seminar course that meets for 3 hours per week. Potential discussion topics include, but are not limited to, biostatistics, community health, epidemiology, environmental health, global health, health promotion and education, health management, health policy and maternal & child health.
3 credits
Spring
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PH 375 - Health Policy
Cross-Listed with: POLSC 375
Prerequisites: PH 201 or POLSC 100 or consent of instructor
This course is an examination of the context, process and substance of health care policy in the United States. The political, financial and legal-constitutional environments within which health policy is made will be analyzed, as will the several stages of the policy-making process, the intergovernmental dynamics, and the policy outcomes produced in this environment and by this process.
3 credits
Spring, Alternate Years
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PH 430 - Special Topics in Public Health
Prerequisites: BIO 103 or ANSOC 100 or consent of instructor
Fulfills a course requirement for the Public Health Minor
Advanced-level topics of importance in public health, determined by the interest of students in consultation with faculty. This course may be repeated for credit, but students may study a single topic only once.
1-3 credits
Special offering
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PH 460 - Public Health Senior Capstone
Prerequisites: PH 201 and PH 350
PH 460 provides Public Health Majors the opportunity to integrate, synthesize, and apply knowledge learned in the process of completing the principal and elective course requirements for the BA or BS degree. Students may choose from two options to complete the requirements of the course: Independent Research or Public Service Internship (120 hours of service with once a week seminar). Both options require critical assessment of the experience using written and oral communication.
3 credits
Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II
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PR 111 - Writing for the Mass Media
Prerequisites: COMM 101
Corequisite: WTNG 102
Delivery: Lec/Lab
This is a skill-based course that provides students with a broad introduction to writing news for the mass media. Strong emphasis will be placed on writing Public Relations materials for client organizations, real and fictional, for a variety of media platforms and different publics. Through weekly writing assignments and writing workshops, students learn the basic structure and principles of writing copy for both Journalism and Public Relations, including news stories, news releases and media advisories.
3 credits
Fall and Spring
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PR 200 - Principles and Practices of Public Relations
Prerequisites: COMM 101 and PR 111
An introduction to the field of public relations: its theoretical origins, scope and principles. Discussion focuses on public relations theory, practices and planning process. It also examines the role of public relations in both for-profit and not-for-profit industries. Ethical decision making, on-line communication and career opportunities are also addressed.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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PR 340 - Public Relations Research Methods
Prerequisites: COMM 295 and PR 200
Introduction to the philosophy and process of social-scientific research and the most common methods used to study mass communication especially as they apply to the practice of public relations and marketing communication. Includes a variety of research methods, an examination of data analysis procedures, and an analysis of mass communication issues.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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PR 350 - Public Relations Techniques
Prerequisites: PR 200
Introduces students to the various skills and techniques employed by public relations professionals, including writing for public relations, media relations, special events, and crisis management. Students get hands-on experience understanding the uses of, and preparing copy for, news releases, news kits, advertisements, collateral materials, annual reports, speeches, audio/visual scripts and Public Service Announcements.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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PR 401 - Entertainment Public Relations
Prerequisites: PR 200 and COMM 295
This course is designed to allow students to explore public relations strategies in the specific industry of entertainment, both in the critical context of the related communication and media theories, and as a practical management technique. Students will be able to apply communication theory and management skills to both traditional and emerging media and develop specific skills necessary for the entertainment industry. Students explore case studies from the experts while critically examining the inner workings of the industries involved. Finally, students will learn how to conceptualize and execute key communication strategies to achieve specific industry/ organizational goals within the entertainment realm.
3 credits
Special Offering
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PR 402 - Media Relations
Prerequisites: PR 350 or consent of instructor
The course examines the relationship between organizations and the media. Students intent on becoming public relations practitioners must understand the dynamics and functions of modern media and become adept at managing stories, interacting with reporters, developing media strategies, and building relationships and messages. Students learn the practical application of radio and television interviews, press conferences, corporate media training and crisis communication methods.
3 credits
Special Offering
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PR 420 - Public Relations Case Studies
Prerequisites: PR 350
Through the use of case studies, explores the trends and issues affecting large organizations. Examines crisis management, public affairs communication, consumer affairs, employee relations, environmental problems and issues of multinationals. Emphasis is on placing students in managerial, decision-making roles that require them to apply strategic communication planning and implementation to successfully address organizational issues and concerns.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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PR 430 - Special Topics in Public Relations
Prerequisites: PR 200 and junior standing; or consent of instructor
Emphasizes specialized areas related to public relations not regularly offered by the University. The variety of possible topics may include, but are not limited to: Public Relations for the Entertainment Industry, Public Relations for the Sports Industry, Public Relations in Non-profit Settings, New Technologies and Public Relations, Media and Persuasion, Integrated Communication Strategies, and Strategic Public Relations Management.
1-3 credits
Special Offering
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PR 450 - Research in Public Relations
Prerequisites: 3.00 GPA in major and junior standing or consent of instructor
Students work closely with a faculty supervisor in a self-defined and self-directed study of an aspect of public relations. Students are encouraged to select a focus which demonstrates original and critical thinking, and contributes to available scholarship. Research results are in many cases of publishable quality and/or serve as the basis for scholarly presentations to professional groups. The course may be repeated for credit not to exceed 9 credit hours.
1-3 credits
Offered on demand
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SHS 100 - Foundations of Social and Health Services
Prerequisites: None
Examines the historical, philosophical, and theoretical frameworks of professional social and health services in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on the theoretical bases of developmental psychology, including structural theory, ego psychology and adaptation, object relations, and life cycle development.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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SHS 110 - Health and Nutrition
Prerequisites: None
Introduces the concept of orthobiotic living. Students will learn how proper nutrition contributes to the level of wellness at all stages of the life cycle. The multiple factors affecting purchase and consumption of food are included, as well as the functions of specific nutrients and their complex interrelationships. Students will distinguish reliable from unreliable sources of health and nutrition information currently available.
3 credits
Fall, Spring, Summer
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SHS 120 - Introduction to Gerontology
Prerequisites: None
Note: This course is required for the Certificate in Gerontology and is a pre-requisite for upper level courses in the Gerontology Certificate Program.
This is a multidisciplinary course that provides students with an introduction to the study of again. The course covers many aspects of aging, including those associated with biology, physiology, medical care, psychology, culture, sociology and social policies. We will examine the anticipated developmental changes that occur from adulthood into later adulthood. Students will be introduced to basic theoretical models, research methods and current information on the psychology of adulthood and aging. We will also focus on the particular concerns of racial and ethnic minorities and the issue of ‘ageism’ as a form of discrimination in our society. Aging will be examined from multiple perspectives that include the social, political and biologicals sciences, arts and humanities, care giving, social services and social policy.
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SHS 238 - Introduction to Biostatistics
Prerequisites: None
Presents the principles of biostatistics, including the research process, frequency measures, tests of significance, correlation, linear and multiple regression analysis. Students will be able to understand basic statistical procedures and will be able to critically analyze social and health services empirical literature.
3 credits
Fall
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SHS 250 - Introduction to Epidemiology
Prerequisites: None
Designed to familiarize students with the basic principles of epidemiology, enables critical reading of the medical literature and understanding of the epidemiologic terminology therein. Various contemporary health care issues are examined, including pharmaco-epidemiology, chronic disease epidemiology and social epidemiology.
3 credits
Spring
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SHS 258 - Social and Health Services and Family Systems
Prerequisites: None
Provides an understanding of the therapeutic models used to assess and work with families. Content of discussions will center on assigned readings, videotapes, role plays, and special areas of interest brought into class. This course will benefit students who have contact with families in the social and/or health services field.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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SHS 302 - Group Process
Prerequisites: None
For students who wish to enhance their ability to work with groups; involves actual involvement in an ongoing group experience. The varied dynamics of the group will be examined in regard to both interpersonal and intrapersonal issues.
3 credits
Spring
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SHS 303 - Adult Development
Prerequisites: None
Promotes a knowledge of adult developmental issues encountered across different fields of practice. Students will learn to 1) deepen assessment skills, particularly as regards possible normative psycho-social stressors which may underlie or aggravate presenting client/ patient complaints, and 2) be sensitive to how these normative stressors impact their own lives as learners and professionals in an ongoing adaptive process.
3 credits
Fall
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SHS 310 - Social Gerontology
Prerequisites: None
Provides a broad base of knowledge about the process of the aging experience and the diversities in the older population. The impact of the changes in life expectancy and the consequent increase in the number of elderly will be addressed. Through a combination of reading, videos, presentations, and discussions, older Americans will be studied in a multi-disciplinary manner. Students will distinguish the realities of usual and successful aging from the societal stereotypes surrounding this phenomenon and consider how such attitudes affect social policies and services.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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SHS 320 - End of Life
Prerequisites: None
Designed for personal growth related to issues of death and dying for professionals working in the field, as well as non-professionals. A developmental, life cycle perspective is used, examining such concepts as bereavement theories, cultural differences, clinical intervention with various types of mourning, and coping with caregiver stress and grief. Students will have an opportunity to examine their own beliefs and attitudes, expand their understanding of the grief process within families, examine traditional and non-traditional closure rituals, and learn new caregiver skills to prevent burnout.
3 credits
Fall
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SHS 323 - Treatment of Children and Adolescents
Prerequisites: None
Examines child and adolescent developmental issues in the context of the social environment. Examines social and health service systems and programs which address social and developmental needs, including child protective services, foster care and adoption. Also addresses basic issues involved in the psycho-social treatment of children and adolescents, individually and in the context of the family.
3 credits
Fall
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SHS 324 - Multi-Cultural Perspectives on Aging
Prerequisites: SHS 120
Note: This course is required for both the Nursing Home Administration Certificate and for the Certificate in Gerontology
This course provides students with a knowledge base from an international and cross-cultural perspective necessary for social and health services with the aged and their families. We will examine demographic data on global aging and introduce basic concepts such as culturally competent care of elders. Students will learn geriatric social and health service practice concepts values, skills and theories. Emphasis is placed on the role of the social network and social exclusion on the availability and accessibility to formal and informal care services of the aging population. Students will analyze critical questions about age and ageing around the world.
3 credits
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SHS 328 - Crisis Intervention
Prerequisites: None
Provides a theoretical framework for the understanding of crises and emergencies in mental health and health care practice; intended for students who will be practicing in health/mental health/law enforcement, or will be acting as administrators in these human service agencies. A variety of crisis experiences is examined, including developmental and transitional crisis. Related strategies for intervention, legal guidelines, and treatment are examined. A basic approach to clinical assessment is presented, and then applied to various types of crises, including family violence and abuse, life-threatening illness, and suicidality.
3 credits
Fall, Summer
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SHS 352 - Social and Health Services Policy
Prerequisites: None
Provides a theoretical framework for the critical analysis of current social welfare and health care policies and their effects on the provision of services. Emphasis is placed on the political/ideological forces that shape these policies and on the effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability systems of various approaches to the allocation of resources and the provision of social and health care services. Students will learn how to engage in this critical analysis, including identification of how to personally participate in these systems, and how outcomes of policy directly impact individuals, particularly those in society who are among the more powerless and vulnerable.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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SHS 408 - Counseling: Theory and Skills
Co-listed with: PSYCH 356
Prerequisites: None
A brief theoretical overview of counseling is discussed in conjunction with the application of practical skill development. Skills included are listening, observation, presentation of self, rapport development, interviewing, and empathy.
3 credits
Fall, Summer
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SHS 409 - Methods and Procedures of School Nursing
Prerequisites: None
Explores the issues and current practice of nursing within the elementary and secondary school setting for Registered Nurses who are interested in the specialty of School Nurse Teaching. A school-based clinical component will be utilized to provide a professional understanding of the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to and support the goals of education. Particular attention will be paid to the educational process, special needs students, rules and regulations of Rhode Island, Federal regulations, screening, and the development and utilization of information and referral sources.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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SHS 410 - Methods and Materials in Health Education
Prerequisites: None
Examines the latest methods, procedures, and techniques for presenting the information, principles, and concepts outlined in school health curricula. Preparation and presentation of lesson plans will prepare the School Nurse Teacher for his/her role as a health educator. Evaluating currently used health curricula, books and teaching aids will familiarize the Registered Nurse with the scope of today’s health education.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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SHS 411 - Grant Writing
Cross-Listed with: PA 411
Prerequisites: None
Provides a working knowledge of the various sources of funds available to the grant writer as well as the terminology and the components (problem statements, objectives, methodology, evaluation, budget) of various funding applications and instruments. At the conclusion of the course the student will have the skills to do basic research for a grant proposal and to write a proposal.
3 credits
Spring
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SHS 431 - Women’s Issues and Mental Health
Prerequisites: None
Addresses women’s mental health issues from a feminist perspective. Students will learn about the impact of socialization on women’s development as it relates to functioning within important relationships throughout the life cycle. The meaning and value of “connection” is explored, with particular emphasis on how helping professionals can develop a supportive therapeutic alliance with women in health and mental health care settings. Women’s particular treatment needs are examined within the context of a supportive, self-empowerment practice model which utilizes concepts from leading theorists in feminist and relational ways of thinking.
3 credits
Fall
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SHS 434 - Principles of Program Design: Health Education
Prerequisites: None
Focuses on techniques, processes, and models of developing health education programs in schools, communities and work sites; the principles of grant writing/development are also studied. The school nurse-teacher will learn how to identify a health education need, plan a program to address that need, and write a grant to fund the program.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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SHS 435 - Organization and Administration of School Health Programs
Prerequisites: None
Intended for nurses in the field of School Nurse Teaching, emphasis is placed on policies within Rhode Island, including health education regulations, health programs, and curriculum development. Students are introduced to the processes of budgeting, assessment skills, and program evaluation.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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SHS 436 - Introduction to Education of the Exceptional Child
Prerequisites: None
Intended for nurses in the field of School Nurse Teaching, emphasis is placed on the state and federal legal requirements/ responsibilities of school nurse teachers in the mainstreaming of students with special needs, a critical examination of existing services and programs, and a review of case studies. Guest lectures and the demonstration of adaptive equipment are included in the course.
3 credits
Spring, Summer
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SHS 440 - Practicum in Social and Health Services
Prerequisites: None
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SHS 451 - Geriatric Mental Health Care Management
Prerequisites: None
Note: This course is required for the Nursing Home Administration Certificate and is The Capstone course for the Certificate in Gerontology.
This course offers insights and practical approaches to working with older adults who may have mental illness. We will review evidence-based screening tools as well as the criteria and ‘best practices’ for treatments related to mental illnesses and aging. The emphasis is on working more effectively as care managers, using a strength-based approach to care. We will examine a range of topics, including the impact of social, economic and ethnic factors in the care and treatment of aging populations; the ethics of in-home care; working with family caregivers; spiritual challenges; chemical dependency and elder abuse, and the importance of care coordination, documentation and monitoring.
3 credits
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SHS 454 - Social and Health Services Research Methods
Prerequisites: None
Introduces principles of research methodology pertinent to health care and social service fields of practice in which Social and Health Services students are currently or will be employed. As such, the course focuses on the formulation and design of an independent research project related to practice.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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SHS 455 - Advanced Counseling Techniques
Prerequisites: SHS 408
Examines phenomena which relate to enhancing the clinician’s rapport-building, communication patterns, and repertoire of psychotherapeutic change strategies. This course is for the student currently working in a clinical setting.
3 credits
Spring, Summer
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SHS 457 - Seminar in Case Management
Prerequisites: None
Adhering to requirements for certification for Certified Case Managers (CCM), focuses on the role of case managers in assessment, planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation. Particular emphasis is placed on benefit systems, cost benefit analysis, legal and ethical issues pertaining to confidentiality, and legislation which impacts case management approaches.
3 credits
Fall
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ANSOC 105 - Introduction to Sociology
Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core Concentration
The study of individuals in society, and an introduction to the basic concepts through which sociology derives its intellectual form, such as socialization, social groups, institutions, stratification, and social change.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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ANSOC 205 - Social Stratification
Prerequisites: ANSOC 105
Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core Concentration
Offers a comprehensive foundation in both the classic and contemporary approaches to stratification from a global perspective. Social stratification is the division of a large group or society into ranked categories of people, each of which enjoys different levels of access to scarce and valued resources. This class will address economic, racial, and gender stratification.
3 credits
Alternate Fall
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ANSOC 215 - Sociological Perspectives on Race
Prerequisites: ANSOC 105
Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core Concentration
W.E.B. DuBois serves as the starting point for discussing race in sociological terms. The class then moves chronologically towards the 21st century, where sociologists still struggle to elucidate race as a social construction. A special focus on the progress and challenges of the post-civil rights era in the United States will be included. Topics include race theory, race stratification, race identity and representation, trends in racial attitudes, race and power, the intersection of race with class and gender, and the social construction of whiteness.
3 credits
Alternate Spring
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ANSOC 225 - Population and Society
Prerequisites: ANSOC 105
Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core Concentration
Analyzes global population characteristics and trends, and their effect on such social processes and institutions as employment, marriage and family patterns, religion, and government and their impact on society.
3 credits
Spring
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ANSOC 235 - The Family
Prerequisites: ANSOC 105
Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core Concentration
An analysis of the family as a social institution and intimate group. Topics include the impact of industrialization, marriage and divorce, gender roles, parenthood, the influence of social class, and variations in lifestyle and family structure. The focus is on the contemporary U.S. society, with some cross-cultural comparative material.
3 credits
Alternate Spring
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ANSOC 245 - Disasters and Society
Prerequisites: ANSOC 105
Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core Concentration
Social science is confronting the consequences of large human-created and human-enabled disasters. Earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, terrorist attacks, and biomedical threats shape modern life. This course examines the manner in which human activity generates, exacerbates, and responds to ‘natural’ and ‘man-made’ disasters.
3 credits
Spring, Alternate Years
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ANSOC 255 - Sociological Perspectives on Social Problems
Prerequisites: ANSOC 105
Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core Concentration
An overview of the sub-field of social problems focusing on literature of local and global social problems with an effort made to address possible solutions.
3 credits
Alternate Fall
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ANSOC 299 - Special Topics in Sociology
Prerequisites: ANSOC 105
This course examines topics from the subfields of sociology that are not typically offered in the sociology curriculum. The course topic is initiated by interest and expertise of the instructor and student demand.
3 credits
Special Offering
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ANSOC 305 - Social Theory
Prerequisites: ANSOC 105 , SOC 260 . and ANSOC 100 , ANSOC 200 ; open to Anthropology + Sociology Majors only with at least Junior standing, or consent of instructor
An analysis of the classical origins of contemporary social thought. This course pays special attention to contemporary anthropological and social theory. Perspectives such as symbolic interaction, critical theory, and contemporary feminist theories are also considered.
3 credits
Spring
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ANSOC 315 - Social Life in Global Cities
Prerequisites: ANSOC 105 or URBN 100 or consent of instructor
This course connects you to two key global cities (for example London and Paris). Students visit key city sites (museums, memorials, and street markets). Students contrast the urban social life of these cities: use of sidewalks, use of public transportation, consumption patterns, and security practices. Attention is given to each city’s important ‘third places’, changing social geography, urban restructuring, and contemporary cultural manifestations. Students will engage in research projects incorporating introductory field research.
3 credits
Summer I, Alternate Years
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ANSOC 325 - Constructing Gender
Prerequisites: ANSOC 105
Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core Concentration
An analysis of the behaviors and social processes underlying the femininity and masculinity of persons. The course examines how gender has been socially constructed in different times and places. Competing theoretical explanations of gender inequality are presented.
3 credits
Alternate Fall
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ANSOC 335 - Social Worlds of Fashion & Art
Prerequisites: ANSOC 105
Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core Concentration
The sociological imagination asks ˜how is society structured?™ How does it change over time? Who prevails? In this course we focus our imaginations on the art world and fashion world. We will discuss different sociological approaches to these social worlds.
3 credits
Spring, Alternate Years
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ANSOC 345 - Globalization and Identity
Prerequisites: ANSOC 105
Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core Concentration
This course examines the consuming trend of globalization from a sociological point of view. Explores relationships between individuals, groups, and institutions in an age of globalization, with emphasis on national identity and global identity. Special attention will be given to sociological commentary on the political, economic, and cultural benefits and limitations to globalization worldwide, Students will explore the competing stories about globalization as it continues to unfold.
3 credits
Alternate Spring
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ANSOC 355 - Comparative Immigration
Prerequisites: ANSOC 105
This course will focus primarily on the sociological process of immigration from a comparative perspective. Attention will be given to the consistencies of immigration, despite population, destination, and time period, as well as emphasize the differences of the immigrant experience, which help highlight how politics, the economy, and culture shape this dynamic process. Issues such as the construction of race, nationalism, globalization, and technology and how they in turn shape the immigrant’s experience will be covered, with emphasis on how laws and social norms shape our common discourse on immigration.
3 credits
Alternate Years
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ANSOC 365 - Cities & Society
Prerequisites: ANSOC 105 or URBN 100
Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core Concentration
Note: Students who have taken SOC 238 may not take SOC 348 for credit
This course introduces the field of urban sociology. The course covers the main topics and vocabulary associated with urban research. Students will engage in original research will allows them to test the ideas from the course’s readings. This course is research and writing intensive.
3 credits
Spring
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ANSOC 375 - Comparative Social Movements and Social Change
Prerequisites: ANSOC 105
Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core Concentration
A specialized course on the literature in sociology from a global perspective. Students will review theories and empirical cases on social movements and social change. Topics could include, but are not limited to: labor movements, lesbian and gay activism and environmental activism.
3 credits
Alternate Spring
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SOCSC 240 - Quantitative Analysis in the Social Sciences
Prerequisites: None
This course involves a study of statistical concepts used in social science applications. Successful students will acquire knowledge and develop skills which will enable them to compare and contrast descriptive and inferential statistics; calculate and interpret descriptive measures for data sets; describe the role of probability in statistical inference; formulate an hypothesis, test it, and interpret the results; calculate and interpret the correlation between two factors; identify the appropriate statistical technique to use in order to solve various social science applications; and use statistical computer software (SPSS).
3 credits
Annually
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SOCSC 340 - Social Science Research Methods
Prerequisites: None
All students are consumers of research from psychology and other scientific disciplines. As such, it is important to develop your capacity for critically evaluating “scientific evidence” that is communicated in journals, magazines, newspapers, and news programs. This course is an introduction to the process of obtaining facts regarding social phenomena, social problems and problem solution commonly found in the social sciences. Students will be exposed to the wide range of social science research methods and designs, including observational methods, survey research, as well as correlation and experimental designs. This course is a course requirement for the B.A. in Applied Psychology and the B.S in Social Science through the School of Continuing Studies.
3 credits
Fall, Spring and Summer
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SOCSC 436 - Social Science Seminar
Prerequisites: None
This is the capstone course for Social Science undergraduate students. The course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and apply learning from their professional programs of study in a comprehensive manner. Students will also assess the impact of their educational experiences on their ethical perspectives and critical thinking skills. Students will reflect on and evaluate their personal and professional growth, the benefits of lifelong learning, and the impact of these elements on their future. A relevant theme, chosen each semester by the social science program faculty, provides the focus of the course.
3 credits
Spring
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Spanish |
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SPN 101 - Elementary Spanish I
Prerequisites: Not open to native speakers of the language studied
Fulfills a course requirement in the Modern Language Core Concentration
The first of a two-course sequence in the elements of a language and its culture. Proficiency-based instruction in fundamental discursive patterns, vocabulary, and syntax of the language within a cultural context. Emphasizes listening, speaking, reading and writing. Establishes the foundation for further facility in the language studied. Uses audio and video components.
3 credits
Fall
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SPN 102 - Elementary Spanish II
Prerequisites: Placement by examination or successful completion (C- or higher) of the appropriate Elementary Language I course Not open to native speakers of the language studied
Fulfills a course requirement in the Modern Language Core Concentration
Continuation of Elementary Language I, emphasizing proficiency-based instruction in authentic cultural contexts.
3 credits
Spring
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SPN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I
Prerequisites: Placement by examination or successful completion (C- or higher) of the appropriate Elementary Language II course Not open to native speakers of the language studied.
Fulfills a course requirement in the Modern Language Core Concentration
The first course of a two-course sequence which extends fundamental skills developed in the elementary courses. Proficiency-based instruction. Emphasis is placed upon skills leading to fluency and integration of language and culture through more extensive reading, writing, and Internet assignments; greater depth and range of linguistic skills through grammar review and conversational practice.
3 credits
Fall
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SPN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II
Prerequisites: Placement by examination or successful completion (C- or higher) of the appropriate Intermediate Language I course Not open to native speakers of the language studied
Fulfills a course requirement in the Modern Language Core Concentration
Continuation of Intermediate Language I. Students are expected to achieve a functional level of fluency. Activities for the course include extensive Internet use for class discussion of world events and extended use of the Modern Language Lab.
3 credits
Spring
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SPN 210 - Actors, Authors and Audiences
Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a course requirement in the minor of Modern Language
Note: This course is taught in English.
A variable topics course designed to introduce students to the dramatic and cinematic productions of a specific nation, culture or language group. Through close examination of the material proposed for the topic, students gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of how the targeted culture perceives itself and how others perceive it. The topic covered each semester is listed in the Course Bulletin. This course may be repeated for credit, but students must study a different topic each time this course is offered.
3 credits
Offered on demand
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SPN 220 - Perspectives on Culture: The Spanish
Prerequisites: None
Note: This course is taught in English.
This variable content course is designed to introduce students to the history and culture of a nation. In a survey style course format, students will gain a deeper understanding of the most significant literary, historical, and cultural aspects of the targeted nation and may use this information to assist in language acquisition.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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SPN 310 - Advanced Grammar and Composition
Prerequisites: Placement by examination or successful completion (C- or higher) of the appropriate Intermediate II language course
Fulfills a course requirement in the Modern Language Major, Minor and Core Concentration
Intensive practice and review in advanced grammatical structures, written composition, and the mastery of style. This course forms a basis for advanced competence of grammatical structures in the student’s target language and is intended to serve as a foundation for advanced study.
3 credits
Fall
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SPN 311 - Advanced Conversation
Prerequisites: Placement by examination or successful completion (C- or higher) of the appropriate Intermediate II language course
Fulfills a course requirement in the Modern Language Major, Minor and Core Concentration
Advanced Conversation is designed to help students refine conversational skills for group discussion, dialogue, and individual oral presentations on current topics pertaining to everyday life, professions, politics, social/economic conditions, and the arts.
3 credits
Spring
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SPN 338 - Spanish Literary Tradition I
Prerequisites: Successful completion (C-or higher) of Intermediate II Course in the same language or placement by examination
Fulfills a course requirement in the Modern Language Core Concentration
Literary Tradition I provides a chronological survey of literature in the respective language from around 800 AD to 1750 AD. The most significant works of literature, ranging from early writings in medieval epics to lyrical poetry, early novels, and dramas will be introduced and discussed. Emphasis is placed on the tools of analysis specific to literary studies and criticism in modern language study. Reading, discussing and writing about significant texts affords understanding of literature and reinforcement of advanced language skills.
3 credits
Fall
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SPN 339 - Spanish Literary Tradition II
Prerequisites: Successful completion (C- or higher) of Intermediate II course in the same language or placement by examination
Fulfills a course requirement in the Modern Language Core Concentration
Literary Tradition II provides a chronological survey of literature in the respective language from around 1750 AD to the present. The most significant works of literature, ranging from drama to the short story and the novel, especially in the nineteenth century, will be introduced and discussed. Emphasis is placed on the tools of analysis specific to literary studies and criticism in modern language study. Reading, discussing, and writing about significant texts affords understanding of literature and reinforcement of advanced language skills.
3 credits
Spring
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SPN 340 - Advanced Literary Topics
Prerequisites: Placement by examination or successful completion (C- or higher) of the appropriate Intermediate II language course
Fulfills a course requirement in the Modern Language Major, Minor, and Core Concentration
This variable content course is designed to introduce students to literary masterpieces, trends, and movements of the targeted language by reading and studying the author or genre proposed for the course. All lectures and materials are in the targeted language and students are expected to be proficient speakers and writers of the targeted language.
3 credits
Offered on demand
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SPN 350 - Advanced Topics
Prerequisites: Placement by examination or successful completion (C- or higher) of the appropriate Intermediate II language course
Fulfills a course requirement in the Modern Language Major, Minor and Core Concentration
Advanced Topics is a variable content course designed to explore areas of language study outside of the scope of literature. Topics include linguistics, European literary criticism, and business. Unless otherwise noted, this course is taught in the target language, and a high level of proficiency is expected. The topic covered each semester is listed in the Course Bulletin. This course may be repeated for credit, but students must study a different topic each time this course is offered.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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SPN 351 - El Siglo de Oro (The Golden Century)
Prerequisites: Placement by examination or successful completion (C- or higher) of the appropriate Intermediate Language II course. As is the rule of most 300 and above courses, this course will be taught mainly in the target language
The “El Siglo de Oro” is considered the apex of Spain’s literary and artistic history. This is the period between the Spanish Renaissance and the Baroque Era (XVI-XXVII centuries). That era is framed by the works of the Italianist, Garcilazo de la Vega, and the Neo-baroque dramatist, Pedro Calderon de la Varca. Emphasis will be placed on the literary study and criticism of prominent works and authors through reading, discussions, and writing in the target language.
3 credits
Fall
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SPN 352 - La Generacion del 98 (The Generation of 98)
Prerequisites: Placement by examination or successful completion (C- or higher) of the appropriate Intermediate Language II course. As is the rule of most 300 and above courses, this course will be taught mainly in the target language
As a result of the Spanish - American War Era of 1898, Spain lost its last overseas Colonies. That embarrassing defeat gave rise to a multitude of discussions by Spain’s intellectuals who saw the “Spanish Problem” as extremely serious. They turned within themselves to try to rediscover and revive the spirit that had made Spain great. The result was a new movement that became known as the Generation 98. The course will emphasize the works of the major philosophers, poets, novelists, and briefly touch on other architectural, musical, and artistic expressions.
3 credits
Spring
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Strategic Communication |
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STCOM 100 - Introduction to Persuasive Techniques
Prerequisites: None
Writing for corporate and organization communication requires professionals to craft and deliver targeted persuasive messages. This course introduces students to the role and theories of persuasion in writing and provides synthesis between the theory and practice of persuasion for any communication related career. This class teaches fundamental persuasion and related writing skills, allowing the student to deliver message through multiple vehicles. The concepts of audience analysis; source credibility; appeal to self-‐interest; clarity of the message; timing and context; symbols, slogans, and acronyms; semantics; suggestions for action; and content and structure will be interwoven throughout. Upon completion of the course, students will have a baseline from which to build their future studies or careers in a multitude of communication positions. This class is required for the Certificate of Corporate Communication.
3 credits
Spring
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STCOM 220 - Corporate Communication
Prerequisites: None
In this course, students examine communication practices in the corporate environment. Course content focuses on how corporations communicate with their key stakeholders, both internal and external to the corporation, and introduces students to specific communication functions such as image management, crisis communication, advertising, public relations, and new media/communication technologies. Corporate communication and public relations theories are explored through the lens of practical applications. Through readings, discussions, and hands-on applications, students are introduced to practices that reach a variety of stakeholders including media, customers, investors, employees, media, government agencies, and communities.
3 credits
Spring
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STCOM 350 - Digital & Social Media
Prerequisites: None
This course provides students with an introduction to the history, theory, technology, and uses of social media. Social media (such as Twitter, Facebook, blogging, etc.) are technologies that enable individuals to create, collaborate, and share messages with audiences of all sizes. Students will explore the best practices of social media including the limitations and possibilities and will have hands-on experience with several forms of social media technology. Those who complete this course will know how to use social media productively, and have a framework for understanding and evaluating new tools and platforms. Overall, students will become confident in using social media networks to engage with their prospective and current customers and accomplish their business goals.
3 credits
Spring
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STCOM 420 - Strategic Planning in Communication
Prerequisites: STCOM 220
This course investigates the various uses and roles corporate communication employs, with a specific focus on how to be a thorough leader for communication efforts within a corporation/organization. This course begins by defining a communication campaign, and attaining students recognition of the steps needed for best practices. Students will then analyze corporate/organizational communication efforts through the strategic planning model (RPIE). The executive communication functions of investor relations, employee relations, community outreach, media practices, government relations and public affairs are explored. This course is a required course for the Certificate in Corporate Communications.
3 credits
Spring or Summer I
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SUST 101 - Introduction to Sustainability Studies
Prerequisites: None
Sustainability Studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines the interrelated environmental, economic and social problems facing humans at local, regional and global scales. This course provides an introductory survey of the concepts, principles and tools from diverse fields that contribute to understanding and responding to problems such as climate change, environmental degradation, and unequal distribution of limited resources. The course introduces perspectives from the natural and social sciences, arts and humanities, and professional disciplines and explores how valuing their interconnection increases the prospects for achieving a more sustainable future. Specific topics to be explored may include: quantitative systems thinking and analysis, principles of ecology, consumption patterns of energy and natural resources, the role of media in sustainability literacy, cultural sustainability, environmental politics, social justice, sustainable architecture and engineering, and the roles of the arts.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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SUST 301 - Analysis and Decision-Making for Sustainability
Prerequisites: SUST 101 ; MATH 117 or higher or consent of instructor
This course focuses on understanding and applying various quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to issues within sustainability studies such as life-cycle analysis, analytical induction, and optimization. The goal of the course is for students to develop analytical skills to guide decisions that lead to more sustainable outcomes in a variety of systems. During the semester, students will be given opportunities to work with others in different disciplines to understand the interdisciplinary aspects related to technical, social, environmental, and economical issues in sustainability.
3 credits
Fall
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SUST 401 - Working Toward Sustainability
Prerequisites: SUST 101 ; SUST 301 or consent of instructor
This course is the capstone in the SUST sequence for the sustainability studies minor. During the first portion of the class, students will critically analyze a system or process which purports to be sustainable from environmental, economic and social science perspectives. The second half of the course focuses on working in groups to identify and propose interdisciplinary solutions to issues related to sustainability.
3 credits
Spring
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SUST 430 - Special Topics in Sustainability Studies
Prerequisites: SUST 101
An advanced interdisciplinary course focused on a topic related to sustainability studies.
3 credits
Special Offering
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Theatre |
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THEAT 110 - Acting I
Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a requirement in the Theatre Core Concentration
The course focuses on elements which form the basis for the art and craft of acting. Its emphasis is on the actor’s instrument: body, voice, intellect and emotion and the resources needed in creating a role. These are explored through a series of acting exercises involving concentration, energy, sensory awareness, rhythm and imagination. The class includes discussions of theory and practice, and an introduction to physical and vocal warm-ups and scene work.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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THEAT 122 - Stagecraft
Prerequisites: Major, minor and core Concentration
This lab course familiarizes the student with all practical areas of technical theatre. Scene construction and painting, drafting, lighting execution, sound execution, costume construction techniques.
1 credits
Fall, Spring
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THEAT 123 - Design for the Theatre
Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a requirement in the Theatre Major, Minor, and Core Concentration
Note: Students who have completed THEAT 120 and/ or THEAT 121 will not receive credit for THEAT 123
This class is a study of scenery, costume, lighting and sound design for the theatre. The course will include discussions of design elements and the design processes. It will emphasize professional best practices and presentation techniques.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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