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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions include the following elements:

Course Code,  Number, and Titles: The course code indicates the department or program in which the course is housed. The course number indicates the level at which the course should be taken. Generally, first-year students take 100-level courses; sophomores, 200-level; juniors, 300-level; and seniors, 400-level. Students are required to limit course selection to courses not more than one level above their class standing. First-year students are not permitted to enroll in 400-level courses. Undergraduate students who need 12 or fewer semester credits to complete all baccalaureate degree requirements may request permission from the Director of Graduate Studies to take courses for graduate credit to complete a regular course load during the semester of  graduation. However, undergraduate students may not enroll in courses at the 600-level or 700-level.

Credits: The number of semester hours of credit given upon completion of the course.

Course Content: A brief description of subject matter gives students an idea of what to expect in the course.

Prerequisites: If required or recommended, a prerequisite is either a course that must be completed prior to enrolling in the course or some other requirement that must be met prior to enrolling in the course.

Grading Method: If a course is offered on a grade-only or pass/no credit-only basis, that status is included in the course description. A department’s general pass/no credit policy is included in its listing of program requirements. Students should check the policy before enrolling in a course on a pass/no credit basis.

Frequency of Offering: Course descriptions may indicate how often the course is offered.

Note:

◎= Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement
 

Psychology
  

  • PSY 303 - Brain and Behavior

    (3 S.H.)

    A survey of how neuron physiology directs behavior. Topics include a discussion of functional neuroanatomy as applied to the study of emotion, consciousness, social behavior, feeding, and memory. Also includes a discussion of neurological and psychological disorders and the diseases of aging. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • PSY 305 - Theories of Personality

    (3 S.H.)

    A survey of major theoretical perspectives. Personality theory, research, and assessment are considered from a variety of viewpoints including the psychodynamic, behavioral, dispositional, and phenomenological perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • PSY 315 - Adolescent Development

    (3 S.H.)

    This course will focus heavily on the developmental period of adolescence and include some information from the developmental period of emerging adulthood (roughly equivalent to ages 12 to 18-25). The major domains of development—biological, cognitive, and social—will be covered in the course. The course will also cover issues related to psychosocial development (e.g., intimacy, achievement, problems during adolescence). Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . PSY 250 - Developmental Psychology  is recommended, but not required. Grade only. Offered every other year.


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  • PSY 325 - Social Psychology

    (3 S.H.)

    Overview of theories and research in social psychology. Topics include social cognition, the self, stereotyping and prejudice, attitudes and persuasion, interpersonal relationships, and group behavior.  Meets GOAL 5. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • PSY 330 - Psychology and the Law

    (3 S.H.)

    Psychological analysis of the legal system, focusing on perception, memory, and decision-making processes by individuals in the system. Topics include eyewitnesses, expert witnesses, the identification and evaluation of suspects, jury trials, capital punishment, and current topics. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • PSY 335 - Human Factors Psychology

    (3 S.H.)

    An examination of psychological principles applied to the relationship between technology and human capabilities in the design and operation of both human-machine systems and environments in which humans live, work, and play. Specific topics include human perceptual and motor capabilities, machine displays and controls, and workspace design. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • PSY 360 - Personnel Psychology

    (3 S.H.)

    Analysis and review of applied psychology in the field of work including job analysis, personnel selection, performance evaluation, training design and evaluation, job design, human engineering, fatigue, safety and physical working conditions. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • PSY 369 - Cognitive Psychology

    (3 S.H.)

    Contemporary scientific approaches to understanding human mental activity-the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of knowledge. Topics include pattern recognition, attention, memory, concept formation, language, imagery, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making. Both theory and applications to other disciplines and everyday life are addressed. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • PSY 400 - Independent Study or Research

    (1-3 S.H.)

    Independent study or research for credit under the guidance of a faculty member with prior permission. Can be repeated. Teaching assistantships and field experience may be available but only on a P/NC basis. Prerequisites: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science  and other requirements as determined by the instructor. Offered each semester.


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  • PSY 410 - Sensation and Perception

    (3 S.H.)

    A careful consideration of how we come to know about our world through our senses. Emphasis on vision and audition, including clinical aspects. Also addresses taste, smell, and skin senses including pain. Both theory and applications to other disciplines and everyday life are addressed. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • PSY 418 - Behavioral Pharmacology

    (3 S.H.)

    An analysis of the psychological, sociological, and physiological factors related to pharmacological treatment of psychological disorders and chemical dependency. Additionally, a discussion of traditional medicine and drug development is included. This course does not meet teacher certification. It is designed for non-education majors. Prerequisites: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science  and PSY 303 - Brain and Behavior . Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • PSY 420 - Abnormal Psychology

    (3 S.H.)

    The origins, development, and treatment of abnormal behavior. Topics include mood, anxiety, and schizophrenic disorders as well as selected topics, which may include somatoform and dissociative disorders, life-span related disorders, substance use disorders, organic disorders, psychological aspects of illness, and prevention. Prerequisites: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science  and 3 additional S.H. in psychology. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • PSY 425 - Organizational Psychology

    (3 S.H.)

    An analytical survey of theory and research in organizational socialization, decision-making, motivation, leadership and the use of power and authority, communication, organizational change and development, and the evaluation of organizational effectiveness. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • PSY 433 - Neuroscience

    (4 S.H.)

    A survey of contemporary theories and research methods in neuroscience. Topics include a discussion of functional neuroanatomy as applied to the regulation of homeostasis, motor systems, cognitive processing, and a discussion of advanced topics in the areas of motor, neurological, and psychological disorders. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: 9 S.H. in psychology including PSY 303 - Brain and Behavior  or 9 S.H. in biology. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • PSY 498 - Seminar in Psychology

    (3 S.H.)

    A variable-topic course involving in-depth study of a specialized subject area within psychology. Can be repeated with different topics. Prerequisites: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science  and other requirements as determined by the instructor. Grade only. Offered as available.


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Recreation, Tourism and Therapeutic Recreation
  

  • ✽ RTTR 144 - Contemporary Activities

    (1 S.H.)

    This course introduces the student to varied contemporary, movements-based activities. A variety of activities will be introduced as a means of encouraging movement and expanding the student’s leisure interest profile. Note: Additional fee. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.


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  • RTTR 203 - Recreational Programming

    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides an introduction to recreational and sports programming and leadership concepts. Grade only.


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  • RTTR 210 - Professional Development in Recreation, Tourism and Therapeutic Recreation

    (1 S.H.)

    Explores the array of professional opportunities through interaction with invited experts and experiential exercises. Prepares students for the profession by fulfilling volunteerism and professional organization requirements as well as the initial development of portfolios and resumes. Grade only.


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  • RTTR 229 - Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Studies

    (3 S.H.)

    History and development of recreation, and principles, and philosophies of leisure. Modern-day concepts of leisure will also be addressed. Grade only.


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  • ✽ RTTR 239 - Outdoor Pursuits

    (3 S.H.)

    An overview of the theory and practice of adventure/challenge education. Processing skills included. Classroom as well as experiential involvement. Challenge by choice philosophy. Additional fee. Grade only.


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  • RTTR 240 - Outdoor Pursuits II

    (3 S.H.)

    Use of the environment for year-round adventure recreation activities and learning of advanced camping/canoeing and/or kayaking and/or rafting skills. Several day- to month-long camping experiences. Additional fee. Grade only.


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  • RTTR 244 - Stewardship of Self and the Environment: Building a Principled Way of Life

    (3 S.H.)

    Students will explore and critically analyze information from popular culture and research sources to assist in the development of their affective, psychomotor, and cognitive domains as described by Bloom. Students will also investigate their social selves by comparing themselves to selected role models. Students will have the opportunity to critically analyze themselves while developing a slogan, motto, mission, goals, and objectives to assist with their sustainable journey through the university environment. Students will chart themselves to determine the extent to which they become contributing sustainable members of the campus and the surrounding community. Grade only.


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  • RTTR 245 - Therapeutic Recreation and Services

    (3 S.H.)

    History, philosophy, theories, and professionalism of therapeutic recreation. Factors influencing service delivery and models of service delivery will also be addressed. Grade only.


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  • ✽ RTTR 246 - Leisure Education in Therapeutic Recreation

    (3 S.H.)

    This course introduces leisure education as a process whereby students will “recognize leisure as an avenue for personal satisfaction and enrichment, become familiar with an array of leisure opportunities, understand the impact leisure has on society, and make decisions regarding their own leisure behavior.” (Zeyen, Odum & Lacaster, 1977). Grade only.


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  • RTTR 265 - Leisure in Different Cultures

    (3 S.H.)

    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to different cultures through travel study. Applies only to travel education programs offered through RTTR and the ADVT minor. Repeatable for credit when students enroll in different travel/study programs. Grade only.


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  • RTTR 290 - Foundations of Tourism

    (3 S.H.)

    This course will explore the tourism system and expose the students to the delineations of tourists and tourism enterprises, travel trends, governmental and non-governmental roles, transportation providers, and destination services and attractions. Attention will also be given to the impacts of tourism. Grade only.


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  • RTTR 302 - Adventure Travel and Tourism Development

    (3 S.H.)

    An overview of the rapidly growing adventure tourism industry, and its relation to the field of recreation and leisure studies. Course emphasis will be placed on adventure tourism and national and international “eco-tourism,” which promotes cultural and environmental sensitivity. Grade only. Field trip is an additional fee.


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  • RTTR 339 - Wilderness Ethics, Safety, and Survival

    (3 S.H.)

    Students will examine the elements of ethical wilderness trip planning, low impact activities, and select appropriate gear and equipment for trip safety. Survival and rescue skills will also be examined in this course. Grade only.


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  • RTTR 370 - Festival and Special Event Planning

    (3 S.H.)

    This course introduces students to the details of festival and special event planning, implementation, and evaluation from the perspective of the recreation and/or tourism professional. Following an introduction to concepts of special event/festival planning, implementation, and evaluation, students become experientially involved with the critical analysis of a special event or festival. Student analysis of the assigned special event/festival will integrate all phases of the recreation experience (anticipation, travel to, the experience itself, travel from, and recollection). Grade only.


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  • RTTR 380 - Commercial Recreation

    (3 S.H.)

    Principles and procedures related to the development and operation of recreation, tourism, resort, and outdoor adventure commercial enterprises. This course prepares the student to conduct feasibility studies within the leisure services industry and to learn the functions of day-to-day operations required to maintain a profitable recreation enterprise. Prerequisite: RTTR 203 - Recreational Programming  or instructor’s permission. Grade only.


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  • RTTR 390 - Tourism Planning

    (3 S.H.)

    Tourism planning involves maximizing benefits and minimizing negative impacts for local and regional tourism destinations. Student will be exposed to and understand positive and negative impacts of tourism; the need for resource inventories; the matching of resources with particular visitors, superstructure, and infrastructural needs; and the service quality necessary for visitor satisfaction and repeat visitation. Grade only. Offered on travel study program only.


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  • ◆ RTTR 393 - Evaluation in Recreation, Tourism, and Therapeutic Recreation

    (3 S.H.)

    The procedures and applications of social science research and evaluation methods are applied to recreation settings. Course content includes design, methods of data collection, interpretation, and presentation of the data. Emphasis is given to evaluation techniques used by recreation professionals. Grade only.


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  • RTTR 396 - Leadership and Group Dynamics: An Experiential Education Approach

    (3 S.H.)

    As a member of a travel study group for an extended period of time, participants in this experientially based course will have a rich opportunity to observe, apply, synthesize, and reflect upon readings and personal experiences pertinent to leadership and group dynamics issues. Grade only. Offered on travel study programs only.


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  • RTTR 397 - Internship in Recreation and Tourism

    (1-12 S.H.)

    The application of skill, knowledge and concepts necessary for assessing, planning, conducting and evaluating Recreation and Tourism programs. Permission and 2.50 GPA overall as it appears on the DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) at the end of the semester preceding the internship experience. Interns must complete a 12 or 15 consecutive week, 480 or 600 hour placement under the supervision of a qualified Recreation or Tourism specialist. Prerequisite: Senior standing in the RT major and completion of Recreation core courses or instructor’s permission.
     P/NC only. Offered fall, spring and summer terms.


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  • RTTR 399 - Internship in Therapeutic Recreation

    (1-12 S.H.)

    The application of skill, knowledge and concepts necessary for assessing, planning, conducting and evaluating individualized and group Therapeutic Recreation programs. Permission and 2.50 GPA overall as it appears on the DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) at the end of the semester preceding the internship experience. Therapeutic Recreation interns must complete a 15 (or more) consecutive week, 600 hours placements under the supervision of a qualified Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Prerequisite: Senior standing in the TR major and completion of recreation and therapeutic recreation core courses, or instructor’s permission. P/NC only. Offered fall, spring and summer terms.


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  • RTTR 412 - Independent Study in Recreation, Tourism or Therapeutic Recreation

    (1-3 S.H.)

    Opportunity to work independently. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, preparation of proposed outline, and major advisor’s permission. Grade only. Repeatable for credit up to three times.


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  • RTTR 417 - Special Topics in Recreation, Tourism or Therapeutic Recreation

    (1-3 S.H.)

    Typically offered on a workshop basis. Subject matter determined by department. Course may be repeated when offered with different subject matter, content, and title. Grade only. Note: Additional fee.


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  • RTTR 421 - Outdoor Education and Interpretive Services

    (3 S.H.)

    Exploration of the out-of-doors as a medium to enhance cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning for persons of all ages. Outdoor recreation as a component of outdoor education is also addressed. Grade only.


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  • RTTR 450 - Travel Study in Costa Rica

    (2 S.H.)

    This course focuses on student-based field research to assist the municipalities of Playa Dominical and Playa Uvita to develop their natural resources, tourism products, and associated services. Students will engage in inventorying natural resources, gathering data about tourism demand and supply, and constructing a database to help local officials make better tourism-related decisions. Prior to the study, students will be exposed to basic tourism and natural resources development concepts that have applications in Playa Dominical and Playa Uvita. Post-study work will focus on report development and the assessment of other tourism products and services in Costa Rica. Prerequisites: Instructor’s permission and concurrent enrollment in GEOS 450 - Travel Study in Costa Rica . Grade only.


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Rochester Education
  

  • RED 301 - Development Theories

    (1 S.H.)

    The Development: Culture(s) & Student Learning block is a 4-course sequence where teacher candidates explore theories, individuals, communities, and themselves. This is the first course in the series focusing on developmental theories that explain student learning. Teacher candidates will interact with both classic and contemporary theories of child development and learning. Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • RED 302 - Diverse Learners/Human Relations

    (3 S.H.)

    The Development: Culture(s) & Student Learning block is a 4-course sequence where teacher candidates explore theories, individuals, communities, and themselves. This is the second course in the series focusing on understanding the child’s lifeworlds. Prerequisites:   and   . Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • RED 310 - STEM in the Elementary Classrooms

    (8 S.H.)

    The STEM semester block investigates relationships between and amongst science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In particular, focusing upon how to facilitate learning experiences through which students utilize mathematics to mediate a developing understanding of science, technology, and engineering concepts. Prerequisite: Admission to the Rochester Education Teacher Program. Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • RED 401 - Kid-Watching

    (1 S.H.)

    This is the first course in a series focusing on describing and documenting student development and learning. Teacher candidates will develop observation and interviewing skills and assume the role of teacher as researcher. Grade only.


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  • RED 402 - Data Collect, Interpret, Use

    (1 S.H.)

    The Data-Wise: Assessment & Student Learning block is a 4-course sequence where teacher candidates examine the use of data to measure, understand, and improve student learning. This is the second course in the series focusing on using student assessment results to improve teaching and learning in the classroom. Teacher candidates will develop their skills with a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective instruction. Teacher candidates will assume the role of teacher as researcher. Prerequisites:   and  . Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • RED 410 - STEM Clinical Practice: Collaborations, Instruction & Student Learning

    (2 S.H.)

    The Clinical Practice: Collaboration, Instruction, and Student Learning block is a 4-course sequence through which teacher candidates address what it means to be a Professional Educator. Four topics will be explored throughout the duration of the 3-course sequence. Topic 1 focuses on the classroom as a cultural community. Topic 2 explores the nature of reflective practice. Topic 3 examines the dynamics of community collaboration. Topic 4 centers on the relationship between research and practice. Teacher Candidates will complete a 30 hour Situated Clinical and a 30 hour External Clinical in addition to 24 hours of in-class instruction. Prerequisites: Admission to the Rochester Teacher Education Program. Grade only. Offered annually.


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Science Education
  

  • SCIE 201 - Investigative Science I: Physical Science in Your Environment

    (4 S.H.)

    An integrated science experience designed specifically for elementary education majors.  Inquiry-based exploration of chemical and physical characteristics of nature in the regional and global community.  Focus on development of pre-service student pedagogical content knowledge and connections to state and national science education standards as relates to teaching science in elementary schools.  Field trips required.  Meets GOAL 3. Lecture and laboratory combined. Field trips required. Offered every semester.


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  • SCIE 203 - Investigative Science III: Scientific Investigation of Your Environment

    (4 S.H.)

    An integrated science experience designed specifically for elementary education majors. Inquiry-based laboratory and field exploration of biological and geological characteristics of our environment in the regional and global community as well as the problems facing the environment. Focus on development of pre-service student pedagogical content knowledge and connections to state and national science education standards as relates to teaching science in elementary schools. Field trips required. Enrollment limited to elementary education majors.  Meets GOAL 3. Lecture and laboratory combined. Prerequisites: SCIE 201 - Investigative Science I: Physical Science in Your Environment . Offered every semester as needed.


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Social Work
  

  • ◎ SOCW 340 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

    (3 S.H.)

    This course looks at the profession of social work and U.S. social welfare policy, both historically and in the present. Prerequisite:  . Grade only. Offered each semester on the Winona and Rochester campuses. Note: Limited enrollment.


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  • SOCW 350 - Field Experience I

    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides students with an experience in a human service agency through 120 hours of volunteer service. Students reflect on their placements through written journals about their experience. Pre-requisite or corequisite: ◎ SOCW 340 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare . P/NC only. Offered Fall, Spring and Summer terms. Note: Limited enrollment.


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  • SOCW 355 - Multicultural Issues

    (3 S.H.)

    This course prepares participants to critically examine salient multicultural issues in our community and society. Students will acquire a foundational understanding of key concepts including culture, multiculturalism, assimilation, pluralism, citizenship, immigration, and refugee status. They will also gain appreciation for how these concepts reflect global processes and impact community members’ lives and society. Offered spring semester and summer on the Rochester campus. Note: Limited enrollment.


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  • SOCW 360 - Experiencing Mexican Cultures

    (3 S.H.)

    This course uses a comparative historical approach and experiential learning to provide students an intimate understanding of Mexican cultures and cultural diversity and the ability to critically apply acquired knowledge to life in their home communities. Corequisite: SOCW 361 - Mexican Social Services . Note: Limited enrollment. May be repeated for credit.


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  • SOCW 361 - Mexican Social Services

    (3 S.H.)

    This course uses experiential and service learning to provide students with an intimate understanding of Mexican social service systems through the lenses of Mexican cultures. Comparative analyses enable students to grasp the importance of cultures in developing and applying effective social service interventions across diverse populations. Corequisite: SOCW 360 - Experiencing Mexican Cultures . Note: Limited enrollment. May be repeated for credit.


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  • SOCW 362 - Migration Policy

    (3 S.H.)

    This travel study course is intended to provide participants unique insight into migration between Mexico and the United States by developing a foundational academic understanding of migration processes and policy and by providing opportunities to analyze current social issues through exchanges with U.S. and Mexican policy-makers, academic experts, migrant advocates, migrant service providers, members of communities affected by migration, families of migrants, and migrants. May be repeated once for an additional three credits. Note: Limited enrollment. May be repeated once for an additional three credits.


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  • SOCW 365 - Social Work Practice I - Ethics and Interviewing

    (3 S.H.)

    The first of three practice courses to prepare students as generalist practitioners able to provide services and intervene for change at all systems levels. Values, ethics, and interviewing skills with diverse populations stressed. Prerequisite: Admission to the social work major. Grade only. Offered each semester on the Winona and Rochester campuses. Note: Limited enrollment.


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  • SOCW 370 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment

    (3 S.H.)

    This course offers an introduction to systems theory in understanding human behavior. The major focus is the theoretical perspectives of human behavior in the social environment and the relationships of these to social work practice intervention. Prerequisite: Admission to the social work major. Limited to 25 students. Grade only. Offered each semester on the Winona and Rochester campuses. Note: Limited enrollment.


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  • △ SOCW 380 - Social Welfare Policy

    (3 S.H.)

    American social welfare policy has shaped the nature of income maintenance, health, education, employment, and housing in the U.S. Concepts of equality, adequacy, and efficiency as well as dignity and community are used to evaluate the nature and structure of social welfare policies. Prerequisite: Admission to the social work major or instructor’s permission. Limited enrollment. Grade only. Offered each semester on the Winona and Rochester campuses.


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  • SOCW 400 - Practicum Preparation

    (4 S.H.)

    This course aims to facilitate students’ preparation for the practicum experience. The course includes development of interview skills, resumé building, selection of a practicum placement site, development of a learning contract, and preparation of a capstone research project. Prerequisites: Admission to the social work major and completion of (or in the process of completing) all coursework for graduation except the Practicum and Seminar ( SOCW 475 - Social Work Senior Practicum ). Grade only. Grade only. Offered each semester on the Winona and Rochester campuses. Note: Limited enrollment.


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  • ◆ SOCW 410 - Analysis of Social Welfare Policy

    (3 S.H.)

    The focus of this course is the ideology and content of social welfare policy, the process by which it is developed, its implications for social work practitioners at all levels, and methods of affecting change. Prerequisites: Admission to the social work major and successful completion of △ SOCW 380 - Social Welfare Policy . Grade only. Offered each semester on the Winona and Rochester campuses. Note: Limited enrollment.


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  • SOCW 415 - Social Work Practice III - Organizations and Communities

    (3 S.H.)

    This is the final of the practice courses designed to prepare students as generalist practitioners able to provide services to client systems at all levels. The focus of this course is on the evaluation and termination processes of planned change, crisis intervention, and macro skills of intervention. Prerequisites: Admission to the social work major and successful completion of SOCW 385 - Social Work Practice II - Families and Groups . This course is taken concurrently with SOCW 400 - Practicum Preparation . Grade only. Offered each semester on the Winona and Rochester campuses. Note: Limited enrollment.


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  • SOCW 435 - Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is designed to introduce social work students to the field of social work and diverse populations. This course focuses on social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities with an emphasis on transcultural practice. Variables of race, ethnicity, gender, class, and sexual orientation are all considered as they relate to generalist social work practitioners. This course will examine individual and institutional racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia. Prerequisite: ◎ SOCW 340 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare . Grade only. Offered annually in Winona campus. Note: Limited enrollment.


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  • SOCW 440 - Variable Topics in Social Work

    (1-6 S.H.)

    A seminar course that analyzes topics and problems from the social work perspective. (Topics will be chosen by the instructor and announced before registration.) Grade only.


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  • SOCW 445 - Globalization of Social Welfare

    (3 S.H.)

    This course challenges the dominant paradigms that shape our increasingly small world. Examines the social consequences of international economic development and trade policies in social welfare and practice, and what can be done to prevent the erosion of the quality of life in our communities as a result of economic globalization. The course presents alternative paradigms for international and community economic development and suggests some of the roles for social work professionals as facilitators and partners in projects and processes of community empowerment across the globe. This course meets the University Studies unity and diversity global perspectives requirement. Prerequisite: ◎ SOCW 340 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare . Grade Only. Offered annually in Winona campus. Note: Limited enrollment.


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