Jun 22, 2024

Undergraduate Catalog 2016 - 2017

Undergraduate Catalog 2016 - 2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course Filter
Filter this list of courses using course prefix, course code, keywords or any combination.
Prefix:	Code or Number:	Keyword or Phrase:
Choose Course Prefix	Choose Course Number	Choose Keyword
Find whole word or phrase only.


Social Work
	SWK 485 - Interventions II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. SWK 390 and ‘C’ grades or better in SWK 385 & SWK 395. SWK 485 or SWK 486, SWK 490 and SWK 495 must be taken concurrently. Course is designed to give the student an opportunity to study the theory and develop skills related to small groups and community dynamics. Organizational dynamics and community services will be the primary focus for course. Advocacy and various strategies to promote social/organizational change will be considered. Completion of the major is contingent upon a grade of “C” or better. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SWK 486 - Integrative Seminar II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: SWK 386 as well as all general education courses and Social Work prerequisites. This course is primarily focused on enabling the students to transition into a professional Social Work position and/or pursue higher education. The course is designed and developed with a focus on insuring that students pass the licensure examination. The seminar provides opportunities for the students to develop integrity that will enhance their abilities and capacities to integrate personal values, society values, and professional values as a Generalist Social Work Practitioner. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	SWK 490 - Field Practicum II [6 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ‘C’ grades or better in SWK 385, SWK 390, SWK 395. SWK 490 and SWK 495 must be taken concurrently. Continuation of SWK 390 involving an additional 14 hours per week minimum in community-service agency. Students may not receive field practicum experience for concurrent job experience, however, under exceptional circumstances, the department may agree to a field experience plan that incorporates part of a student’s experience into the field practicum. Completion of the major is contingent upon a grade of “C” or better. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SWK 492 - Group Work Practice [3 credit(s)] Examines the fundamental knowledge and skills required for social work practice with groups across multiple client systems. Knowledge of social work values and ethics is applied as it related to all aspects of group work. Dynamics of working with special populations will be emphasized (e.g. the effects of the addictive processes on group therapy, age-appropriate communication with children.) Click here for the schedule of courses
	SWK 493 - Special Topics in Social Work [9 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Study of special topics not regularly appearing in curriculum, including new developments in practice, programs, policy, and fields of service; intensive study of specific problem areas. Course may be repeated for credit not more than three times. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SWK 494 - Theories and Procedures in Addiction Studies [3 credit(s)] Explores historical perspective of substance abuse in society; models and theories that describes addiction and the effects of addiction on individuals and families; effects of addiction in individuals; techniques and practices that have positive outcomes in treatment and prevention fields; and professional issues facing the addiction field. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SWK 495 - Field Seminar II [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: ‘C’ grades or better in SWK 385 & SWK 395. This is a continuation of SWK 395 and is taken concurrently with SWK 485 or SWK 486 and SWK 490. Specific macro practices are addressed and students are expected to be more advanced in their ability to participate in dialogue. Completion of the major is contingent upon a grade of “C” or better. The log continues to be required. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SWK 496 - Independent Study in Social Work [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Written permission of instructor and Director. Individual research or project conducted by Social Work majors. May be repeated for up to 9 credit hours. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SWK 497 - Independent Study in Criminal Justice [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Written permission of instructor and chairperson. Individual research and projects conducted in the domain of criminal justice. May be repeated for up to 9 credit hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
Sociology
	SOC 101 - Introduction To Sociology [3 credit(s)] Introduction to the sociological perspective, forms of social relationships, groups, institutions, and societal organization. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 201 - Race, Class and Gender [3 credit(s)] Survey of major theoretical approaches to race, class and gender; examination of empirical evidence regarding the extent of these kinds of inequality, the ways in which they are produced and reproduced and their consequences. Attempts to overcome the harmful consequences of race, class, and gender inequality, both through the affirmation of identity and difference and through efforts to reduce and/or eliminate these forms of stratification will be reviewed. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: U.S. Diversity Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 201H - H: Race/Class/Gender Honors [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Honors standing or permission of University Honors Program. This course introduces students to major sociological approaches to the study of race, class and gender in contemporary American society. Students will survey the major theoretical approaches to race, class and gender and will examine empirical evidence regarding the extent of these kinds of inequality, the ways in which they are produced and reproduced, and their consequences. Consideration will also be given to the complex interaction among race, class, and gender in American society. General Education Category: U.S. Diversity Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 203 - Sociology of Poverty [3 credit(s)] Analysis of the evolution and significance of poverty in the United States, the characteristics of the poor and the experience of poverty, competing explanations for poverty, and evaluation of the impact of social policy on the poor and society as a whole. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology of the Third World [3 credit(s)] Explore the diversity of the Third World by examining the experiences of several specific countries and regions. Will consider the characteristics, problems, and dynamics they have in common. Special attention will be given to the origins of social conflict in the Third World and to the prospects for social change. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Social Sciences ALAAME Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 250 - Introduction to Criminology [3 credit(s)] This course provides overview of the field of criminology, including an examination of the causes, types, and distribution of crime in American society. Students are also introduced to the major components of the criminal justice system. Explores the collection and interpretation of crime data and contemporary issues relating to crime. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 260 - Deviance in the United States [3 credit(s)] An examination of deviant behavior in American society. Topics covered are definitions and theories of deviance as well as various types of deviant behavior, including drug use and alcoholism, mental illness, crime, prostitution and other forms of sexual deviance. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 280H - H:Science/Technology/Society [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Honors standing or permission of university Honors Program. . This course uses concepts and methods from the social sciences to explore the relationship between science and technology and society. How do culture and social structure affect the production of scientific and technical knowledge? How do scientific and technological developments affect society? General Education Category: Social Sciences, Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 305 - Urban Sociology [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. The study of metropolitan development and social life. Examines the role of economic, political, and cultural factors at the global, national, and regional levels. Explores the history of urban sociology and contemporary perspectives. Analyzes the process of social change at the metropolitan level. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 306 - Urban Ethnography [3 credit(s)] This course examines the ways in which qualitative sociologists have studied group life in American cities, These studies are based on first hand observations, interviews, the analysis of documents, transcripts and other data sources. The course evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of these methodological approaches. In addition, the course uses the substantive findings of urban ethnographers to explain patterns of social change, social order and group action in American cities. The course uses primary source readings, drawn from both the history of American sociology and from contemporary studies. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 307 - Community Organizing and Leadership Development [3 credit(s)] This course examines the history and current practice of community organizing as a tradition that combines elements of institutional and contentious politics, focusing on organizing in the United States. It looks at the key role of leadership development within the organizing tradition, providing students with some practical leadership training drawn from community organizing practice, and with a sociological analysis of this training. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 311 - Individual and Society [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Interaction between the individual and society; examination of the ways in which society impinges upon the individual’s behavior, with special emphasis upon socialization, self-concept, attitudes, and social roles. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 312 - Sociology of Mental Illness [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. This course examines three central issues: our changing understanding of mental illness, the variety of approaches for the treatment of mental illness and the impact of social policy on the lives of the mentally ill. By combining historical, medical, and sociological perspectives, this course provides a broad introduction to the study of mental illness. The material is drawn primarily from the United States. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 313 - Mental Health Services and Policy [3 credit(s)] This course is intended to begin where SOC 312, Sociology of Mental Illness, ends, with a discussion of the structure of the mental health system. Mental Health Services and Policy will explain how the mental health system was designed, how it currently works (or does not work), the financing of mental health care, the interactions between the mental health system and other systems (e.g., criminal justice), and the problems that are exacerbated by the lack of a coherent system of care. This course is intended to be of particular use to students planning to seek employment in the mental health, social services, or criminal justice systems. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 314 - Sociology of Sports [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. This course focuses on sports as social and cultural phenomena. Students will learn to use sociological concepts and critical thinking to discover how sports affect multiple spheres of our social life. The main focus will be on sports in the United States. Sports in other societies will be explored to help us better understand our sports through comparison and contrast. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own experiences as participants and spectators, and to connect these with larger social issues. Semesters Offered: Fall - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 316 - Sociology of Aging [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Critical analysis of the social status and participation of older persons in modern societies. Included topics such as theories of aging, demography, family ties, economic status, health-care delivery systems and long-term care, dying and death, and the U.S. as an aging society. Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 317 - Sociology of Gender [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Examines the significance of gender differences in the experiences of women and men in social institutions (such as family, education, economic, legal, political), the theoretical perspectives utilized to analyze these differences, and the effects of changing expectations on gender roles and identities. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: U.S. Diversity, Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 319 - Sociology of Religion [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. The course will present and compare/contrast major sociological theories of religion, examine historical and contemporary patterns of religious belief and participation, and the relationships between religion and other institutions including politics. The empirical focus will include both the contemporary United States and a comparative look at other societies. Semesters Offered: Spring - even years General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 320 - Globalization [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. A comprehensive analysis of globalization including social, cultural, demographic, economic, and environmental issues. Key sociological concepts and theories informing this analysis include the meaning of globalization, the balance between flows and barriers, the roles of transnational corporations and political organizations, cultural differentialism, cultural hybridization, the impact of colonialism, and global inequality, Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 335 - Drugs, Alcohol, and Crime [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Course examines issues in licit and illicit drug use and alcohol misuse, their relationships to crime, and criminal justice system responses. Includes an overview of the history of drug use and related laws in the U.S., methods of studying alcohol and drugs, theories of drug use, and models in prevention and treatment. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 341 - Juvenile Delinquency [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Examination of criminal and other forms of youthful misconduct in the context of the place of children and adolescents in American society. Particular emphasis placed upon the causes of various forms of delinquency and community-based prevention and corrective programs. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 342 - Sociology of Law [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Society and law, foundations of law, legislation and judicial interpretation for regulating behavior, law and social change, the legal profession. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 343 - Medical Sociology [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. The role of social and cultural factors in health, research on the use of health services, the health professions, health-care organizations, and major issues in public policy and health care. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 344 - Criminal Justice Systems [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: SOC 250. Course provides an overview of the development and function of the criminal justice system in the United States. Examines theories of justice and punishment; emergence and development of contemporary police and court systems; structure and functioning of corrections; corrections as a form of social control; and the roles or criminal justice personnel, including police, parole, and correctional officers. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 345 - Social Control [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Course investigates the meaning of social control, both as a formal and an informal system of constraint. Offers a historical account of the emergence and development of the prison in both Europe and the United States. Considers competing historical accounts of the birth of the prison in addition to exploring contemporary issues concerning surveillance and the use of technology to exercise control over a modern, predominantly urban population. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 347 - Sociology of Policing [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Examines the roles of police in American society. Includes theories on the function of law enforcements; the history and development of modern police agencies; the structure and functioning of contemporary issues in policing including police discretion, use of force, and diversity. Course emphasizes a sociological understanding of police agencies as social institutions. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 348 - Sociology of Corrections [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Examines the nature of punishment of criminal offenders in the United States. Major topics include competing perspectives on the goals of punishment; the social world of the prison, including prison subculture and prison violence; the organization of corrections and correctional administration; and the efficacy of imprisonment as a means of reducing crime, including an examination of the death penalty. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 349 - Women and Crime [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Course provides an overview of issues surrounding women and crime, as offenders, victims, and criminal justice system professionals. Students will analyze changing social views of women and women’s roles, and the impact of feminism and affirmative action policies. Topics will include theories on female crime; the implications of social class and race in female offending; the ways in which women are processed through the criminal justice system; patterns of female victimization; and the roles of women in law enforcement and corrections. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 351 - Criminological Theory [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: SOC 250 or permission of instructor. Provides an overview and summary of classical and contemporary theories on conforming and deviant behavior. These theories help explain why some forms of behavior are defined as deviance in society, as well as why some members of society are more prone to such forms of behavior. This examination of prevailing theories helps us understand how society defines and creates deviance, and how people become deviant. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 352 - Sociological Theory [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Must have at least sophomore standing. Study of the work of the most important contributors to the development of sociology as an academic discipline. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 354 - Quantitative Sociological Research [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Must have at least sophomore standing. Introduction to the logic of quantitative data analysis, including measures of central tendency and dispersion, measures of association, and tests of significance for appropriate levels of measurement. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Quantitative Literacy Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 355 - Race, Class, and Crime [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. This course is designed to give students a multiracial and multiethnic view of crime and justice policies. Students will learn how race and class intersect with crime, criminological theories, and criminal justice policies. Students will understand the trends and patterns of crime associated with people of color and those living in poverty. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 357 - Sociological Explanation [3 credit(s)] This course is an extension of SOC 352, Sociological Theory. That course investigated major topics in the history of sociological theory. By contrast, the focus of this course is the systematics of sociological theory; that is, on those ideas that continue to have relevance for the explanation of social facts and social behavior. These explanations take the form of mechanisms that can be used to make sense of existing empirical findings. The course adopts the stance of methodological individualism. This states that our explanations of the social world must be reducible to (and therefore compatible with) the beliefs, desires, and opportunities of the individuals whose actions we are trying to understand. The course pays particular attention to the intended and unintended consequences of strategic interaction. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 360 - Sociology of Interpersonal Violence [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. A sociological examination of the topic of criminal violence, including approaches to and menthods for studying violence, explanations of violent behavior, violence across different historical time periods and places, the social construction of violence, and violence prevention. Considers specific subtypes of violence and their control, such as robbery, sexual assault, intimate partner homicide, and serial killing. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 375 - Media and Crime [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite:Gen Ed Eng/Comp and SOC 250. This course will explore the relationship between media and crime as well as theories that explain this association. Students will analyze various forms of media through the use of content analysis. The overall focus will be the social construction of perceptions of criminals, victims, and the criminal justice system, as well as how the media are used as a tool of social control to impact criminal justice policy. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 380 - Racial and Ethnic Inequality [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Historical antecedents and cross-societal comparisons of patterns of dominant and subordinate groupings based upon ethnic, cultural, and racial differentiations; patterns of interaction within and among these groups with special attention to prejudice and discrimination. General Education Category: African-American Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 388 - Sociology of Work and Organization [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Introduction to the sociology of work in contemporary society. Analysis of the meaning of work for men and women and of the different experiences of work in specific occupations. Topics covered include the organization of the workplace, the relationship between work and family, work and gender, and the effects of social policy on workers and employers. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 394 - Special Topics in Criminology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Important current trends in criminology. Topics will be announced. May be taken twice for different topics, with departmental permission. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 400 - Capstone Course in Sociology and Criminology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Sociology Majors: SOC 101, SOC 201, SOC 352, SOC 354 and senior standing; Criminology Majors: SOC 250, SOC 344, SOC 351, SOC 354 and senior standing. This course uses the explication of research methods to provide a capstone experience to Sociology and Criminology majors. Students integrate and extend knowledge and skills gained through previous courses to deepen their understanding of how social science knowledge is produced by writing a research paper/proposal. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 490 - Sociology Internship [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A major in Sociology, completion of required courses for major or minor, junior or senior standing, and 3.0 average in the major. Permission of Internship Coordinator required. Written application must be submitted to the Internship Coordinator no later than six weeks before the start of the semester during which the student will be enrolled in the Internship. Course consists of field placement in public or private non-profit agencies that combine work experience, typically unpaid, with academic research and analysis. Requires a minimum of 10 hours per week on-site at the internship agency. Work expectations for each intern are contracted with instructor and placement supervisor. Regular meetings with instructor, weekly submission of work logs, readings as assigned, and final paper required.May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 491 - Criminology Internship [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A major in Criminology or Sociology or minor in Criminal Justice, completion of required courses for major or minor, junior or senior standing, and 3.0 average in the major. Permission of Internship Coordinator required. Written application must be submitted to the Internship Coordinator no later than six weeks before the start of the semester during which the student will be enrolled in the Internship. Course consists of field placement in criminology related and criminal justice settings that provide firsthand experience and knowledge of careers in the area, including probation, parole, policing, juvenile and adult court systems, corrections and treatment programs. Requires a minimum of 10 hours per week on-site at the internship agency. Work expectations for each intern are contracted with instructor and placement supervisor. Regular meetings with instructor, weekly submission of daily internship logs, readings as assigned and final paper required. May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 496 - Independent Readings in Sociology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior standing, major in sociology and instructor’s permission. Faculty-supervised and directed selected readings in areas of special interest to the student. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
Spanish
	SPN 100 - Practicum In Spanish [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, departmental approval. Specially arranged projects or supervised experiences for non-native speakers in Spanish conducted in the university and in the community. Examples include special work in the Instructional Media Laboratory. Or participation in a Spanish-language play, and a study or service project involving fieldwork in one of the Spanish communities. Projects arranged between individual students and instructors; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. Available on S/U basis only. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 101 - Spanish Language Skills I [4 credit(s)] Development of proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Spanish with contextual cultural information. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 102 - Spanish II [4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: SPN 101 or the equivalent course with C or better. Development of proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Spanish with contextual cultural information. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 192 - Special Topics: Study Abroad [1-6 credit(s)] Study of a particular topic in Spanish language, literature, or civilization as part of the university’s Study Abroad Program. May be repeated with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 196 - Independent Study In Spanish [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member (who will serve as the project advisor) and the department chairman. Student-initiated supervised projects involving Spanish language or literature, such as in-depth study of a particular writer, or special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between individual students and instructor; title of project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 201 - Intermediate Spanish [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Completion of SPN 102 with C or better or equivalent. Readings in contemporary culture and practice in conversation and composition. Refinement and expansion of grammar capabilities and activities. SPN 201 may be taken before or after SPN 202 or SPN 203. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Speaking Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 202 - Literature Survey [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Completion of SPN 102 with C or better or equivalent. Reading strategies and a variety of short literary pieces, activities, and writings help develop the student’s ability and background in Hispanic literature. Practice and expansion of grammar, and skills development. SPN 202 may be taken before or after SPN 201 or SPN 203. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 205 - Intermediate Spanish Studies [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Completion of SPN 201 with C or better or equivalent. Intermediate-level work on various topics as specified in the course catalog. Topics may address concerns of contemporary society or be specific to professions or areas of study. Grammar and skill development are appropriate to the topic. Sample topics are Spanish for social services, for business, or for the medical professions. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 207 - Intermediate Commercial Spanish [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Completion of SPN 102 with C or better or equivalent or permission of instructor. Introduction to the world of business and technology in Spanish speaking countries. Socio-economic issues that affect business; everyday commercial activities, such as job interviews, on-the-job routines, banking. Continued development of language skills appropriate to the course topic and level. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 240 - Field Study [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Study abroad in a Western hemisphere Spanish-speaking country such as Mexico, under the auspices of CSU Spanish Section faculty. Program and course content vary annually. Consult an advisor in Spanish for current information. May be repeated for credit. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 241 - Spanish Field Study [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Study abroad in Spain under the auspices of CSU Spanish Section faculty. Program and course content vary annually. Consult an advisor in Spanish for current information. May be repeated for credit. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 245 - Hispanic Resources Of Cleveland [3 credit(s)] Field experience with aspects of the Spanish-speaking community in the Cleveland area. Informal conversation practice. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 292 - Special Topics: Study Abroad [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: SPN 201. Study of a particular topic in Spanish language, literature, or civilization as part of the university’s Study Abroad Program. May be repeated with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 293 - Special Topics In Spanish [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Completion of SPN 102 with C or better or permission of instructor. Intensive study of a particular topic in Spanish language, literature, or civilization. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Some topics offered as Linguistic Studies courses. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 296 - Independent Study In Spanish [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member (who will serve as the project advisor) and the department chairman. Student-initiated supervised projects involving Spanish language or literature, such as in-depth study of a particular writer, or special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between individual students and instructor; title of project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 300 - Practicum In Spanish [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, departmental approval. Specially arranged projects or supervised experiences for non-native speakers in Spanish conducted in the university and in the community. Examples include special work in the Instructional Media Laboratory. Or participation in a Spanish-language play, and a study or service project involving fieldwork in one of the Spanish communities. Projects arranged between individual students and instructors; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. Available on S/U basis only. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 301 - Advanced Spanish: Oral Skills Emphasis [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: SPN 302 or two of the following: SPN 201, 202, 203 or the equivalent, and sophomore standing, or permission of the instructor. Advanced conversation and composition; improvement of all language skills and knowledge of grammar, with special emphasis on development of oral skills. General Education Category: Speaking Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 302 - Advanced Spanish: Writing Skills Emphasis [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. SPN 301, or SPN 202 and either SPN 201 or 203 or the equivalent, and sophomore standing, or permission of the instructor. Advanced conversation and composition; improvement of all language skills and knowledge of grammar, with special emphasis on development of writing skills. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 315 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Two from SPN 201, SPN 202 and SPN 203, and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor. Introduction to the field of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, history of the language, and the status of Spanish in a global world. Required for majors and students seeking teaching licensure in Spanish. Linguistic Studies course. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 340 - Field Study [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Study abroad in a Western hemisphere Spanish-speaking country such as Mexico, under the auspices of CSU Spanish Section faculty. Program and course content vary annually. Consult an advisor in Spanish for current information. May be repeated for credit. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 341 - Spanish Field Study [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor or at least sophomore standing. Study abroad in Spain under the auspices of CSU Spanish Section faculty. Program and course content vary annually. Consult an advisor in Spanish for current information. May be repeated for credit. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 345 - Society and Culture of Spain [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Two from SPN 201, SPN 202, SPN 203 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor. Historical interpretation of Spain through the study of geography, religion, sociology, and the arts of the Iberian Peninsula. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 346 - Latin American Society and Culture [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Two from SPN 201, SPN 202, SPN 203 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor. Introduction to the historical, political, sociological, cultural, and artistic development of Latin America. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 373 - Introduction to Reading Literature in Spanish [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. SPN 201, SPN 202, or permission of the instructor. This course introduces students to the literary genres and main literary movements and authors in the Spanish speaking world. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 392 - Special Topics: Study Abroad [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: SPN 301. Study of a particular topic in Spanish language, literature, or civilization as part of the university’s Study Abroad Program. May be repeated with a change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 393 - Special Topics In Spanish [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: SPN 301, must have at least sophomore standing. Intensive study of a particular topic in Spanish language, literature, or civilization. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 396 - Independent In Spanish [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member (who will serve as the project advisor) and the department chairman. Student-initiated supervised projects involving Spanish language or literature, such as in-depth study of a particular writer, or special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between individual students and instructor; title of project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 400 - Practicum In Spanish [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, departmental approval, at least sophomore standing. Specially arranged projects or supervised experiences for non-native speakers in Spanish conducted in the university and in the community. Examples include special work in the Instructional Media Laboratory. Or participation in a Spanish-language play, and a study or service project involving fieldwork in one of the Spanish communities. Projects arranged between individual students and instructors; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. Available on S/U basis only. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 402 - Advanced Grammar and Stylistics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Either SPN 301, SPN 302, or SPN 303, or permission of instructor. Attention to the fine points of grammar in Spanish, with an emphasis on the development of oral and written expression reflecting Spanish language patterns. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 416 - Studies In Spanish Linguistics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: SPN 315 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor. Analysis of aspects of Spanish grammar or usage from the perspective of modern linguistics. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 417 - History Of Spanish [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: SPN 315 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor. Survey of the development of the Spanish language from Roman times to the present day. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 440 - Field Study [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and sophomore standing. Study abroad in a Western hemisphere Spanish-speaking country such as Mexico, under the auspices of CSU Spanish Section faculty. Program and course content vary annually. Consult an advisor in Spanish for current information. May be repeated for credit. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 441 - Spanish Field Study [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and sophomore standing. Study abroad in Spain under the auspices of CSU Spanish Section faculty. Program and course content vary annually. Consult an advisor in Spanish for current information. May be repeated for credit. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 445 - Studies In Spanish Civilization [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: SPN 345 or SPN 346 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor. Study of the civilization or culture of a particular period or topic, such as “20th-Century Politics in Context,” or “Civil War in Film and Art.” Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 446 - Studies In Spanish American Civilization [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: SPN 345 or SPN 346 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor. Study of the civilization or culture of a particular period or topic, such as “Colonial Culture,” “Caudillismo,” “Art in the Caribbean,” or “Writers of Spanish America.” Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 470 - Fantastic Literature [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, SPN 302 & 373, or permission of instructor. This class surveys fantastic literature (or “literature of the fantastic”) from Spain and Latin America and discusses the various meaning of the genre in a variety of social, political, and historical contexts. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 483 - Studies In Spanish Literature [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. SPN 371 or SPN 372 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor. Study of a particular period, author, or theme, such as “The Picaresque Novel,” “The Generation of 98,” “Galdos,” “Garc!a Lorca,” “Dynamic Women in Drama.” Topics to be announced in course schedules. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 484 - Studies In Spanish American Literature [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: SPN 371 or SPN 372 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor. Study of a particular period, author or theme, such as “Romanticism,” “Modernism,” “Dario,” “Garc!a Marquez,” “Magic Realism.” Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 491H - H: Senior Honors Project [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Spanish major with Honors standing or permission of University Honors Program. Project must be pre-approved by project advisor who is a full-time faculty member, department chair, and department curriculum committee. An independent research project developed in cooperation with faculty advisor. Completed projects will be submitted in written form and presented orally in a public forum. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 492 - Special Topics: Study Abroad [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: SPN 301 and one literature or civilization course. Study of a particular topic in Spanish language, literature, or civilization as part of the university’s Study Abroad Program. May be repeated with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 493 - Special Topics In Spanish [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: SPN 301 and one literature or civilization course. Intensive study of a particular topic in Spanish language, literature, or civilization. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Some topics offered as Linguistic Studies courses. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 494 - Spanish Capstone [1 credit(s)] Co-requisite: Taken in combination with a 400 level Spanish course. Open to students who have completed a minimum of two courses in Spanish at the 400-level, or by permission of instructor. Course focuses on building analytical, research, oral communication, and writing skills in Spanish on topics related to the Spanish language and Hispanic literature and cultures. Topics vary. Satisfies the capstone requirement for Spanish majors and it is taken in combination with another 400 level course. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 495 - Spanish Field Study Capstone [4 credit(s)] Open to students who have completed a minimum of three 300-level courses in Spanish and who are participating in one of the faculty-led summer study abroad programs. The course focuses on an individual research project completed under the supervision of the study abroad director. Topics require research and field work in the study abroad site, and the completion of the project develops analytic, research, writing, and oral communication skills in Spanish. Satisfies the capstone requirement for Spanish majors. General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 496 - Independent Study In Spanish [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member (who will serve as the project advisor) and the department chairman. Student-initiated supervised projects involving Spanish language or literature, such as in-depth study of a particular writer, or special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between individual students and instructor; title of project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
Special Education
	ESE 341 - Mild/Moderate Rotation & Seminar 2: Assessment & Instruction [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDB 241, EDB 242, ETE 243. Student must have a declared major in the College of Education and Human Services. Corequisites: ESE 342, ETE 343. This course will introduce key elements of instructional planning and the manner in which assessment practices may be employed to support and enhance learning. The focus of this course is on the administration and interpretation of formal and informal assessment tools for students with mild/moderate disabilities and the utilization of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Support to ensure the academic and social success of public school students. The course emphasizes the direct link between assessment and the design of appropriate instruction and the dissemination of best practice approaches in the management of student behavior within applied educational settings including the utilization of Positive Behavior Support. It is intended that the participant in this course will not only develop an understanding of assessment and instructional practices employed in learning environments for students with mild/moderate disabilities, but also an appreciation for the diverse backgrounds and unique educational needs of this population. Accordingly, positive approaches that are proactive and individualized to meet specific needs will be presented along with information on creating and maintaining educational environments that are conducive to student success. The course assignments will require that the participants, individually and cooperatively, make decisions in selecting and administering assessments, collecting behavioral data as well as developing appropriate educational and behavioral plans based on assessment outcomes. Clinical experience is required. Students will spend 75 hours in field (school and non-school settings), 37.5 hours in classroom (primarily in field location) focusing on Assessment, Value Added concepts, Planning for Learning, Implementation of Teaching and Learning, Pedagogical Content, Classroom Management (Classroom Environment, Culturally Responsive Teaching). Essential content from rotation 1 (Context for Learning, Diversity) will be revisited and interns understanding and application of previously introduced content will be enhanced and deepened. All students enrolled in this class must have a valid and unexpired Clearance Report from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on file with the college advising office. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 342 - Mild/Moderate Classroom Management & Behavior Intervention [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDB 241, EDB 242, ETE 243. Student must have a declared major in the College of Education and Human Services. Corequisites: ESE 341, ETE 343. Leadership in education requires skills for teaching all students in the classroom as well as teaching students in non-traditional learning environments. Successful teaching rests on a strong foundation and working knowledge of the basic principles of learning as well as fluency in applying a variety of data-driven, best practice approaches for increasing prosocial skills while decreasing aberrant behavior across the range of instructional environments. This course covers the utilization of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Support to ensure the academic and social success of school students. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 351 - Mild/Moderate Rotation & Seminar 3: Students as Learners [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ESE 341, ESE 342, ETE 343. Student must have a declared major in the College of Education and Human Services. Corequisites: ESE 352, ETE 353, ESE 414. This course will address the individualization, differentiation and personalization of learning. The focus of this course is on the development and utilization of appropriate assessment-based curriculum and instruction for individuals with mild/moderate educational needs. It is intended that the participants in this course will develop an understanding of the relationships among assessment issues, learning environments and instructional practices employed in learning environments for students with disabilities. Clinical experience is required. Specifically, students will spend 75 hours in field (school and non-school settings), 37.5 hours in the classroom (primarily in field location) focusing on classroom management, exceptionalities, Gifted Learners, and exceptionalities. Essential content from rotation 1 (Context for Learning, Diversity) and rotation 2 (Assessment, Value Added concepts, Planning for Learning, Implementation of Teaching and Learning, Pedagogical Content and Classroom Management will be revisited and interns understanding and application of previously introduced content will be enhanced and deepened. All students enrolled in this class must have a valid and unexpired Clearance Report from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on file with the college advising office. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 352 - Educational Psychology for Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialists [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ESE 341, ESE 342, ETE 343. Student must have a declared major in the College of Education and Human Services. Corequisites: ESE 351, ETE 353, ESE 414. An analysis of the nature of human learning and development and their relationship to the process of education and to instruction. Emphasis is on current theories and research relating to the contextual nature of human learning to instructional practice. Offered with Rotation III. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 361 - Moderate/Intensive Rotation & Seminar 2: Assessment & Instruction [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDB 241, EDB 242, ETE 243. Student must have a declared major in the College of Education and Human Services. Corequisites: ESE 362, ETE 343. This course will introduce key elements of instructional planning and the manner in which assessment practices may be employed to support and enhance learning. Specifically, students will spend 75 hours in field (school and non-school settings), 37.5 hours in classroom (primarily in field location) focusing on Assessment, Value Added concepts, Planning for Learning, Implementation of Teaching and Learning, Pedagogical Content, Classroom Management (Classroom Environment, Culturally Responsive Teaching). Essential content from rotation 1 (Context for Learning, Diversity) will be revisited and interns understanding and application of previously introduced content will be enhanced and deepened. All students enrolled in this class must have a valid and unexpired Clearance Report from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on file with the college advising office. Click here for the schedule of courses

Page: 1 <- Back 10 … 14 \| 15 \| 16 \| 17 \| 18 \| 19 \| 20 \| 21 \| 22 \| 23 \| 24

Course Descriptions

SWK 485 - Interventions II

SWK 486 - Integrative Seminar II

SWK 490 - Field Practicum II

SWK 492 - Group Work Practice

SWK 493 - Special Topics in Social Work

SWK 494 - Theories and Procedures in Addiction Studies

SWK 495 - Field Seminar II

SWK 496 - Independent Study in Social Work

SWK 497 - Independent Study in Criminal Justice

SOC 101 - Introduction To Sociology

SOC 201 - Race, Class and Gender

SOC 201H - H: Race/Class/Gender Honors

SOC 203 - Sociology of Poverty

SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology of the Third World

SOC 250 - Introduction to Criminology

SOC 260 - Deviance in the United States

SOC 280H - H:Science/Technology/Society

SOC 305 - Urban Sociology

SOC 306 - Urban Ethnography

SOC 307 - Community Organizing and Leadership Development

SOC 311 - Individual and Society

SOC 312 - Sociology of Mental Illness

SOC 313 - Mental Health Services and Policy

SOC 314 - Sociology of Sports

SOC 316 - Sociology of Aging

SOC 317 - Sociology of Gender

SOC 319 - Sociology of Religion

SOC 320 - Globalization

SOC 335 - Drugs, Alcohol, and Crime

SOC 341 - Juvenile Delinquency

SOC 342 - Sociology of Law

SOC 343 - Medical Sociology

SOC 344 - Criminal Justice Systems

SOC 345 - Social Control

SOC 347 - Sociology of Policing

SOC 348 - Sociology of Corrections

SOC 349 - Women and Crime

SOC 351 - Criminological Theory

SOC 352 - Sociological Theory

SOC 354 - Quantitative Sociological Research

SOC 355 - Race, Class, and Crime

SOC 357 - Sociological Explanation

SOC 360 - Sociology of Interpersonal Violence

SOC 375 - Media and Crime

SOC 380 - Racial and Ethnic Inequality

SOC 388 - Sociology of Work and Organization

SOC 394 - Special Topics in Criminology

SOC 400 - Capstone Course in Sociology and Criminology

SOC 490 - Sociology Internship

SOC 491 - Criminology Internship

SOC 496 - Independent Readings in Sociology

SPN 100 - Practicum In Spanish

SPN 101 - Spanish Language Skills I

SPN 102 - Spanish II

SPN 192 - Special Topics: Study Abroad

SPN 196 - Independent Study In Spanish

SPN 201 - Intermediate Spanish

SPN 202 - Literature Survey

SPN 205 - Intermediate Spanish Studies

SPN 207 - Intermediate Commercial Spanish

SPN 240 - Field Study

SPN 241 - Spanish Field Study

SPN 245 - Hispanic Resources Of Cleveland

SPN 292 - Special Topics: Study Abroad

SPN 293 - Special Topics In Spanish

SPN 296 - Independent Study In Spanish

SPN 300 - Practicum In Spanish

SPN 301 - Advanced Spanish: Oral Skills Emphasis

SPN 302 - Advanced Spanish: Writing Skills Emphasis

SPN 315 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics

SPN 340 - Field Study

SPN 341 - Spanish Field Study

SPN 345 - Society and Culture of Spain

SPN 346 - Latin American Society and Culture

SPN 373 - Introduction to Reading Literature in Spanish

SPN 392 - Special Topics: Study Abroad

SPN 393 - Special Topics In Spanish

SPN 396 - Independent In Spanish

SPN 400 - Practicum In Spanish