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RELN 420 - Topics in Religious Studies Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of religious studies.
Provides an opportunity for advanced study of a selected topic in religious studies. Examples of topics to be studied may include Zen Buddhism, goddesses, and the letters of Paul.
Note(s): The course may be taken up to three times with a different topic each time.
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RELN 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum of 3.5 GPA in all courses and in religious studies.
Project and topic to be determined by the student, the faculty member with whom the student works and the department. In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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RELN 490 - Religious Studies Internship Credits: (3-12)
Prerequisites: 18 hours of Religious Studies; junior or senior standing; minimum 3.0 GPA in major; approval of the department chairperson.
Offers an opportunity through experiential learning to apply skills gained through the Religious Studies curriculum in a career-oriented atmosphere. The internship consists of a one or two semester placement with a business, governmental agency, or religious or service organization interested in working with students who have critical thinking skills, research and writing skills, and knowledge of issues addressed in the study of religion.
Note(s): Grading will be on A-F basis. No more than 3 credit hours may be applied toward the requirements for the major.
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Respiratory Therapy |
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RETH 302 - Respiratory Therapy Procedures I Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; one hour laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 212 .
Delivers information within the cognitive and affective domains necessary for the respiratory therapist when performing entry-level therapies. The laboratory component ensures integration of psychomotor competency with the equipment and procedures introduced in the classroom.
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RETH 304 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 212 .
A concentrated study of the anatomy and physiology of the renal, cardiac, and pulmonary systems. Emphasis is placed on the functional integration of these systems.
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RETH 305 - Integrated Sciences for Respiratory Therapy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 212 .
An integration of the major areas of scientific study with application to the theory and procedures in the field of Respiratory Therapy. The course focuses on applied mathematics, organic, inorganic, and physiologic chemistry, and medical physics with emphasis on physical principles of gasses.
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RETH 308C - Clinical Practice I Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 212 .
An introduction to Respiratory Therapy and patient care in the clinical setting. Initially, the students will observe patient care. The level of clinical participation will increase after demonstration of laboratory procedure competency.
Note(s): This is a pass/fail course.
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RETH 309 - Patient Assessment Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 212 .
Provides essential components of patient assessment including patient interview, physical assessment, physiological monitoring, and basic diagnostic testing.
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RETH 310 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: RETH 304 .
Focuses on a comprehensive review of all drugs that are either administered by respiratory therapists or play an integral part in the management of patients. Emphasis is placed on the clinical application of pharmacological agents, mechanism of action, and their therapeutic and adverse effects.
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RETH 311 - Respiratory Therapy Procedures II Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; one hour laboratory.
Prerequisites: RETH 302 and RETH 308C .
A continuation of the practices in Respiratory Therapy. It delivers information within the cognitive and affective domains necessary for the respiratory therapist when performing intermediate-level therapies. The laboratory component ensures integration of psychomotor competency with equipment and procedures introduced in the classroom.
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RETH 318C - Clinical Practice II Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: RETH 302 and RETH 308C .
Provides the student with continuing experiences needed for integration of classroom and laboratory knowledge within the clinical arena. Demonstrated proficiency in the laboratory must be completed prior to performing any task in patient-care settings. This clinical experience provides opportunities for observation and participation within acute care settings predominantly outside of the Intensive Care Units.
Note(s): This is a pass/fail course.
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RETH 320 - Mechanical Ventilation Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; one hour laboratory.
Prerequisites: RETH 311 .
Provides an introduction to mechanical ventilation. Underlying concepts, historical development, classification, and modes specifically related to non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation are examined.
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RETH 330 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: RETH 320 .
Focuses on the etiology and pathogenesis of cardiopulmonary diseases. Additional emphasis is placed on the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, complications, and general therapeutic intervention of reviewed diseases.
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RETH 332 - Pulmonary Function Studies Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: RETH 309 .
Reviews bedside spirometry and progresses to advanced pulmonary function testing (PFT) procedures. Quality assurance requirements are introduced. Interpretation of data related to diagnosis of pulmonary disorders is integrated within the course.
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RETH 411 - Patient Education and Rehabilitation Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: RETH 330 .
Focuses on a comprehensive review of all drugs that are either administered by respiratory therapists or play an integral part in the management of patients. Emphasis is placed on the clinical application of pharmacological agents, mechanism of action, and their therapeutic and adverse effects.
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RETH 420 - Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: RETH 311 and RETH 320 .
Focuses on the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnoses, and treatment of cardiopulmonary conditions encountered in the newborn and pediatric patient. It provides information on the developmental stages and assessment of the fetus, newborn, and child, and the implications for respiratory therapy for these age groups. Neonatal and pediatric resuscitation are introduced.
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RETH 430 - Patient Case Management I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: RETH 318C and RETH 320 .
A continuation of RETH 320 . The student is provided with an in-depth discussion of the initiation, management, and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation within traditional and nontraditional settings.
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RETH 448C - Clinical Practice III Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: RETH 318C and RETH 320 .
Provides the student with continuing experiences needed for integration of classroom and laboratory knowledge within the critical care clinical arena. Demonstrated proficiency in the laboratory must be completed prior to performing any task in patient care settings. In addition to adult critical care clinical experience, this course also provides opportunities for observation and participation in specialty rotations including: (1) Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care, (2) Operating Room for airway management, (3) Polysomnography, and (4) Pulmonary Function Testing. All previous competencies will be maintained.
Note(s): This is a pass/fail course.
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RETH 450 - Patient Case Management II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: RETH 430 and RETH 448C .
Provides strategies for the management of the critically ill patient. Emphasis is placed on the gathering of pertinent information and management of patients with specific disease states.
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RETH 478C - Clinical Practice IV Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: RETH 430 and RETH 488C .
Provides the student with continuing experiences needed for integration of classroom and laboratory knowledge within the critical care clinical arena. In addition to adult critical care clinical experience this course also provides opportunities for observation and participation in specialty rotations including: (1) Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care, (2) Operating Room for airway management, (3) Polysomnography, (4) Pulmonary Function Testing (if not completed in RTH 448). All previous competencies will be maintained.
Note(s): This is a pass/fail course.
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RETH 488C - Clinical Specialty Rotation Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: RETH 430 and RETH 448C .
Provides the student with a focused clinical experience. It allows for individualized exploration of a variety of settings and geographical locations not previously addressed in prior rotations.
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RETH 490 - Professional Seminar Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: RETH 430 .
This capstone course prepares students for entry into the profession of Respiratory Therapy. This course also addresses current socioeconomic and political issues, healthcare trends, professionalism, and life-long learning.
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MAKE 200 - Maker Experiences Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: Maker LLC-specific UNIV 100 section or permission of the instructor.
Designed to expose students to new Maker activities as part of their participation in the Maker Living-Learning Community. Such activities in the past have included ceramics making, Adobe Design software, Arduino programming, weaving, book binding, pop-up art, 3D printing, power tool usage, and Glowforge laser cutting. They will engage with professors from across the campus community who will present to them as well as external guest speakers from organizations such as the Taubman Center. The activities will change each semester based on student interest but will be a mix of making related activities that teach new skills. Students will also participate in community-service projects with organizations such as Toys Like Me.
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Russian |
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RUSS 101 - Elementary Russian I Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Introductory course designed to lay foundation of Modern Russian language and to convey basic reading, listening and pronunciation skills for beginners.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in College Core B in Foreign Languages. Students cannot receive credit for both RUSS 100 and RUSS 101.
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RUSS 102 - Elementary Russian II Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: RUSS 101 or placement by examination.
A continuation of RUSS 101 with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Independent laboratory practice required. This class is not for native or heritage speakers of Russian.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in College Core B in Foreign Languages.
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RUSS 201 - Intermediate Russian I Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: RUSS 102 or placement by examination.
A continuation of RUSS 102 and represents the third semester of a four-semester sequence. Conducted primarily in the target language, the course is designed to develop the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in addition to instruction in basic information about Russian world countries. Independent laboratory practice required. This class is not for native or heritage speakers of Russian.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages. Students cannot receive credit for both RUSS 200 and RUSS 201.
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RUSS 202 - Intermediate Russian II Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: RUSS 201 or placement by examination.
Review of fundamentals and continued practice in listening, speaking, reading, and culture with expanded use of literary and cultural materials.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in College Core B in Foreign Languages. Students cannot receive credit for both RUSS 210 and RUSS 202.
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RUSS 300 - Readings in Russian Credits: (3-4)
Prerequisites: RUSS 202 or the equivalent (three years or more of high school Russian).
Students will expand their knowledge and further develop skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture with n emphasis on reading.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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RUSS 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-6)
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Design for advanced foreign language students who wish to carry out independent language and cultural studies or other scholarly study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Students will study in consultation with their mentor and with approval by their department chair or directory. The student’s mentor will design the syllabus and assessments for the language and cultural studies. Students can also pursue their interests for further research. They can also design the research topics together with their mentor. See “Independent Study .”
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Science and Technology |
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CSAT 121 - Scientific Problem Solving I Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Focuses on problems in the natural sciences in order to establish strong connections for students between the math skills they have already learned and the natural sciences in which they may be applied. This course is designed to increase student confidence, retention, and success in the sciences through an active introduction to the problem solving methods that are widely employed by scientists. Class time will be used to study problems involving the natural world and exploring the methods that are used to solve these problems.
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CSAT 122 - Scientific Problem Solving II Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Focuses on problems in the natural sciences in order to establish strong connections for students between the math skills they have already learned and the natural sciences in which they may be applied. This course is designed to increase student confidence, retention, and success in the sciences through an active introduction to the problem solving methods that are widely employed by scientists. Class time will be used to study problems involving the natural world and exploring the methods that are used to solve these problems.
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CSAT 180 - Science and Technology Shadowing Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: Minimum overall 2.5 GPA, Artis College of Science and Technology major, and permission of instructor.
Through observation and reflection students will gain a broader understanding of the professional requirements and daily activities of their chosen field. Students will work with a faculty member to determine an appropriate format for producing regular reflections on their observations.
Note(s): Appropriate placement must be arranged by the student with the assistance and support of a faculty member and the Center for Career and Talent Development. This course may be taken for credit more than once. Student must complete the Radford University Internship Agreement.
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CSAT 190 - Science and Technology Internship Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: Minimum 2.0 GPA and designation as a major within the Artis College of Science and Technology.
Enables students to explore career interests and develop valuable soft skills while applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom within a professional work setting. Through direct participation, reflection, and evaluation, students relate their experience to their academic study, identify what they still need to learn, and gain a broader understanding of their chosen field while building professional networks. Students will work with the faculty to set learning goals at the beginning of the semester. Students produce a critical reflection on their internship experience demonstrating how they have achieved specific learning outcomes.
Note(s): This course may be taken for credit more than once. Appropriate placement must be arranged by the student with assistance and support of Career Services and other appropriate resources. Student must complete the Radford University Internship Agreement.
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CSAT 390 - Science and Technology Research Seminar Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour seminar.
Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
Designed for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to formally present scientific results to a multidisciplinary audience. Students will work with faculty mentors and peers to develop oral presentations of their own previously conducted research.
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SOWK 101 - Introduction to Social Work Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
An introduction to professional social work practice. This course includes the historical development of the profession, values and ethics, roles and responsibilities of social workers, scope of practice, competencies required to become a social worker, and current trends in the profession. Students will examine personal experiences and values, and begin to develop self-awareness that respects diversity and difference in people, particularly vulnerable and oppressed populations. Emphasis will be placed on the core values of social work: service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.
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SOWK 210 - Interventive Methods I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Pre- or Corequisites: SOWK 101 .
Introduces the theories, concepts and basic skills involved in helping persons in the delivery of human services. Emphasizes interviewing and problem-solving skills.
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SOWK 289 - Preprofessional Field Instruction Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours laboratory.
Pre- or Corequisites: SOWK 210 and permission of instructor.
Students are placed in a human service agency for 10 hours per week, or 150 hours total. They intern in an observational and assisting manner with practicing human service professionals. Students attend a one hour seminar each week to process the intern experience, learn about professional practice, create the portfolio required for an admissions interview, and prepare their applications to the major.
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SOWK 291 - BSW Bridge Course Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Transfer course equivalents for SOWK 200, SOWK 210, SOWK 289; Permission of BSW Coordinator.
This course is a pre-professional, transition course for undergraduate students who are transferring to the Radford University School of Social Work from a Community College. This course is designed to take the place of SOWK 289 or SOWK 309 and SOWK 317, Introduction to Field and to the profession. Transfer students coming from a Community College to the Social Work major have often taken an equivalent to SOWK 289 or SOWK 309/317 in the final semester of their Community College major. The proposed course will transition students from the more broad Community College material to the Social Work specific courses.
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SOWK 300 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment: The Life Course Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PSYC 121 , SOCY 110 , or SOCY 121 ; Admission to SOWK major.
This is one of two HBSE courses. Concepts are drawn from the social and behavioral sciences to further our understanding of the human condition. This course focuses on the life course perspective, understanding human bio-psycho-social-spiritual changes and influences from conception to old age.
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SOWK 301 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Theories Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hour lecture.
Prerequisites: PSYC 121 , SOCY 110 , and admission to SOWK major.
This course is one of two HBSE courses. It builds on theories of human behavior from the social and behavioral sciences that include biology, sociology, philosophy, and psychology.
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SOWK 309 - Introduction to Social Work Perspectives Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: AA/AS degree and permission of BSW Coordinator.
Designed to prepare students for successful progression, participation and graduation from the undergraduate social work major. The course content includes knowledge of general is practice, characteristics of a social work professional, expectations of students in the social work program, and the professional standards for conveying that knowledge through scholarly writing. Students create the portfolio required for an admissions interview, and prepare their applications to the major.
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SOWK 317 - Generalist Issues and Practice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: AA/AS degree and permission of BSW Coordinator.
Introduces undergraduate students to the distinctive attributes of professional social work. It affords students a comprehensive “working” definition of social work. Course content provides an overview of social work knowledge, values, and skills and their application to human issues and concerns.
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SOWK 321 - Social Welfare Policy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
This course intends to help students raise and answer questions concerning the use of social policy in the development and delivery of social services and programs. Students will learn about and use a social policy analysis framework to examine historical and persisting dilemmas-ethical, political, social, cultural, and economic-explicit and implicit in social welfare provisioning. The purpose of the course is to develop the student’s analytic and critical understanding of social programs, policies, and issues; and how policy is shaped and used to perpetuate oppression and unequal access, with a special emphasis on practicing policy skills.
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SOWK 350 - Introduction to Social Work Research Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to SOWK major.
Pre- or Corequisites: STAT 130 or STAT 200 .
This introductory research methods course focuses on scientific literacy and engaging in the evidence-based practice process for social work practitioners. This course will emphasize how research has been used to perpetuate oppression.
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SOWK 410 - International Perspectives on Social Welfare Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Provides students with an international perspective for examining the underlying concepts, values, and practices of social work. Examines the universal problems faced by human beings everywhere and programs that have been developed to address those problems.
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SOWK 419 - Service Learning Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three credits, volunteer experience and monthly seminar.
Prerequisites: Admission to Social Work major or permission of instructor.
Course provides opportunity for educationally focused community volunteer service experience where students can apply classroom learning, develop leadership skills, explore career options, and advocate for issues that impact the quality of life.
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SOWK 421 - Child Welfare Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Analyzes changing philosophy toward children in American society and the services designed to meet recognized needs.
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SOWK 422 - Individual Practice Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to SOWK Major.
Integrates the student’s knowledge base in human behavior in the social environment with specific skills needed when working with individuals and families. Both theoretical and experiential knowledge will be gained with both in-class and lab activities, including evidence based models for helping individuals and families deal with biopsychosocial issues and improve social functioning.
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SOWK 423 - Group Practice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: Admission to SOWK Major.
This course integrates the student’s knowledge of human behavior and the social environment with the specific skills of generalist practice within groups, incorporating aspects of social, economic, and environmental justice that are relevant to group practice, group member selection and group composition.
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SOWK 424 - Organizational and Policy Practice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to SOWK Major.
Advances the student’s knowledge of policy practice and introduces organizational theory and practice. This course integrates the student’s knowledge base in Human Behavior in the Social Environment with specific skills needed for working with and within communities, agencies, and institutions.
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SOWK 425 - Gerontology: Social Welfare Aspects Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Surveys the problems of the aged with particular emphasis on the network of social services available to serve the elderly in contemporary society.
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SOWK 426 - Case Management Practice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to SOWK major.
Teaches students social work case management skills using a strengths-based approach. Students will be exposed to a range of case management responsibilities including: ethical practice; outreach; engagement; assessment; service plans; crisis intervention; documentation; coordinating services; and termination. The person-in-environment perspective will be used to understand service delivery and resources in individual, community, and environmental contexts.
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SOWK 480 - Special Topics Seminar Credits: (1-3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Intensive study of a specialized area of social and human services. Topics are determined by instructors based on student interest.
Note(s): May be taken a maximum of three times for no more than 9 semester hours credit.
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SOWK 485 - Introduction to Professional Behaviors Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to SOWK Major; application to SOWK 489 .
Designed to prepare social work students for professional environments, including their field placement.
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SOWK 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in Social Work.
Provides Social Work honors students an opportunity to prepare an honors project. In order to receive honors credit, student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project. See “Honors College ”.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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SOWK 489 - Social Work Field Education Credits: (12)
Instructional Method: One semester: 38 hours per week.
Corequisites: SOWK 490 .
This semester class is a practicum experience of 400 hours, accompanied by weekly class meetings, designed to integrate the academic curriculum with the practicum experience.
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SOWK 490 - Social Work Capstone Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours seminar.
Corequisites: SOWK 489 .
This course integrates the student’s knowledge across all areas of the social work curriculum including theory, practice, policy, research, ethics, and diverse populations. The student demonstrates competence in all areas through a capstone project including a paper and presentation.
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SOCY 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduces basic concepts and methods of sociology. It presents significant research and theory in areas such as culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, social stratification and social institutions.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Social and Behavioral Sciences or U.S. Perspectives.
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SOCY 121 - Understanding Cultures Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduction to the ways anthropologists view human behavior and the methods they use. Cultures past and present and around the world are explored to study diverse adaptations humans have made.
Note(s): This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in International Studies. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Social and Behavioral Sciences or Global Perspectives.
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SOCY 210 - Social Problems Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
An analysis of problems such as crime and delinquency, overpopulation, social inequality and poverty and minority oppression is the focus of this course.
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SOCY 213 - Social Issues in Health Care Delivery Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Students explore the vital social issues affecting healthcare delivery in the United States. Course content includes health related demographics, ethnic and cultural diversity, applied communication methods and skills, and an orientation to community healthcare. An experiential learning module places students in a volunteer role for 20 hours with a community agency serving healthcare needs. Agencies serving geriatric clients or underserved populations take priority.
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SOCY 250 - Social Inequality Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Examines the dimensions, theories and distribution of inequality in the United States and worldwide. Particular attention is paid to the effects of economic inequality on the life chances of rich and poor, men and women, and dominant and subordinate groups alike.
Note(s): This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s and Gender Studies.
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SOCY 301 - Culture Change and Globalization Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Examination of social science theories on the processes of culture change, including globalization and the changes it brings to societies around the world.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ANTH 301 and SOCY 301.
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SOCY 326 - Men and Women in Society Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Examines differential access to positions of public power and authority for women and men, structural determinants of major social institutions in shaping gender roles and effects of gender roles on institutions.
Note(s): A student may not receive credit for SOCY 226 and SOCY 326. This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s and Gender Studies.
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SOCY 331 - Race and Ethnic Relations Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
The effects of discrimination on groups such as African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and gays and lesbians are examined as well as the social policy questions relevant to dominant group and minority relations.
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SOCY 333 - Social and Cultural Diversity Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Provides, through lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises, an understanding of diverse cultures in the United States. Emphasis will be on developing the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for full participation in a diverse workplace and a diverse society.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ANTH 333 and SOCY 333. This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s Studies.
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SOCY 337 - Political Sociology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Provides an overview of American political processes: individual political participation, political movements, influence groups, community power studies, and theories of political power at the national level.
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SOCY 340 - Appalachian Health Culture Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 213 .
Students are introduced to the history of health and healthcare in the mountains of Appalachia and the engaging interface between Appalachian culture and health. The region’s current health status is discussed with regard to problematic health conditions, leading causes of morbidity and mortality, and access to comprehensive healthcare.
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SOCY 341 - Sociology of Health and Medicine Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Covers the health professional-patient relationship, relationships between health professionals, the nature of care in different health facilities, social and environmental causes of illness, death and dying, and the general quality of health care and delivery in American society.
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SOCY 342 - Racial Diparities in Healthcare Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Will provide students with a fundamental understanding of the dynamics of racial and ethnic relations in American daily life. Students will get an in-depth look at the history, theory, and methods that inform social science research on pressing social issues that affect health status such as diversity and inequality.
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SOCY 360 - Sociological Theory Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Surveys a variety of contemporary sociological theories and provides an overview of the critical differences in their assumptions and foci.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both SOCY 450 and SOCY 360.
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SOCY 361 - Work, Organizations, and Society Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Examines a wide variety of white- and blue-collar occupations and the impact of organizational structure on work and workers.
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SOCY 365 - Society and the Individual Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Designed to introduce students to sociological social psychology using a symbolic interactionist viewpoint. Approached this way, students will explore the symbolic nature of communication, the emergence of the self and our role in the creation and maintenance of our social skills.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both SOCY 265 and SOCY 365.
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SOCY 370 - Environmental Sociology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Examines sociological issues relating to individuals, society and the natural environment. It focuses on a range of environmental problems utilizing an historical and comparative approach in assessing societal changes and their impact on nature as well as attitudinal differences toward the environment from multicultural perspectives.
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SOCY 380 - Introduction to Social Research Methods Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 and STAT 130 or STAT 200 .
Provides an introduction to basic procedures and techniques used in social research. Emphasis is placed on measuring instruments, as well as major methods and designs employed in social research.
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SOCY 389 - Sociology of the Family Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Examines family as a social institution. Includes sociological overview of modern family in its diverse forms and its relationship to economy, government, and stratification systems of gender, race, and class.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both SOCY 289 and SOCY 389. This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s and Gender Studies.
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SOCY 390 - Sociology of Sport Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Sociological theories are utilized to understand the significance of sport as a social institution. Issues such as sport and socialization, the social organization of sport, sport and social stratification, and the relationship of sport to other institutions are discussed.
Note(s): This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s and Gender Studies.
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SOCY 411 - Appalachian Cultures Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: APST 200 or SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Contemporary Appalachian culture; social science explanations of regional culture explored; causes and repercussions of culture change in Appalachia examined.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ANTH 411 and SOCY 411. This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Appalachian Studies.
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SOCY 421 - Religious Pattern in Culture Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 , or permission of instructor.
Study of social science theories of magic, witchcraft and religion. Discusses the impact religious ideology has on other aspects of culture. Includes primitive and modern religions as examples.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ANTH 421 and SOCY 421.
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SOCY 430 - Social Movements Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Social movements are examined from a sociological perspective, with an emphasis on the social structural origins of collective events, their emergence, decline and effects on social policy.
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SOCY 433 - Rural Sociology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
The study of rural society including its organization, rural people and their activities. The focus is on historical background, recent developments and significant current and future trends.
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SOCY 435 - Native American Cultures Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 , or permission of instructor.
Study of these cultures as they existed before and at the time of European contact and as they exist today.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ANTH 430 and SOCY 435.
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SOCY 441 - Global Inequalities Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Focuses on the social, economic, and political factors that shape unequal life chances between and within nations. Theories of development, the role of developed nations, evidence of various types of inequalities, and possible ways to address the global inequalities – including specific projects that have been successful – will be examined. The role of international treaties, of various international and multinational commissions, and of non-governmental agencies will be given particular attention.
Note(s): This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s and Gender Studies.
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SOCY 443 - Deviance Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Explores major sociological theories of deviance and examines the socio-political dynamics surrounding definitions of “morality,” “normalcy” and goodness in societies. Particular attention is given to sociological approaches to “mental illness,” drug/alcohol use and sexuality.
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SOCY 444 - Juvenile Delinquency Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Examines felony and status offenses among juveniles and focuses on theories dealing with the impact of school, family and various subcultures on socializing youth. The differential handling of youthful offenders is also covered.
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SOCY 465 - Visual Sociology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121
Will examine the impact of visual imagery on the social world and will study the various ways in which visual imagery may be employed to investigate the social world. Additionally, the history of photography and sociology will be reviewed, with consideration of the methodological issues arising from the use of visual research methods in social science. This course will provide firsthand experience merging photography and sociology.
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SOCY 471 - Society and Film Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 .
Examination of the social and cultural importance of film. The central focus will be on analyzing cinematic treatment of such things as gender, race, class, marriage and the family, and the impact of social change.
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SOCY 475 - Ecology, Economy, and Culture Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 , or permission of instructor.
Examination of sociocultural theories on economic organization and behavior, and related environmental issues, for societies around the world. Cross-cultural study of economic diversity using cases from cultures around the world, past and present.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ANTH 471 and SOCY 475.
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SOCY 480 - Survey Research Methods Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 380 ; Junior or senior standing.
Covers the construction of an instrument, sampling design and methods of analysis and interpretation of data. It acquaints students with the use of computers for social science research. Students gain a hands-on experience with design and completion of survey research that is valuable for any student entering a career requiring familiarity with the basis of social survey research.
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SOCY 482 - Qualitative Research Methods Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 , or permission of instructor.
The course develops skills in qualitative means of data collection and analysis. The course promotes understanding of qualitative and ethnographic methods and perspectives for viewing people, cultures, and situations. It acquaints students with the use of state-of-the-art digital audio and video recording equipment, and the use of computer software for transcribing, analysis, and movie-making.
Note(s): This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Appalachian Studies.
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SOCY 485 - Organizational Research Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 380 or equivalent, junior or senior standing.
Covers how social organizations collect, analyze, and disseminate data to support planning, evaluation, and management. Students gain hands-on experience with the use of computers for social science research, analysis of data from at least two types of organizational databases, and the creation and presentation of reports for at least two target audiences.
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SOCY 486 - Engaging the Community Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 , or permission of instructor.
Examines the ways that social science perspectives, theories, and methods are applied to help communities solve problems.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ANTH 361 and SOCY 486
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SOCY 488 - Honors Thesis Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in sociology and anthropology.
The student conducts research and writes a thesis for a bachelor’s degree with honors in sociology. In order to receive honors credit, the student must receive an grade of “A” or “B” for the thesis.
Note(s): This course may not be repeated.
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SOCY 493 - Practicum in Sociology Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 , or permission of instructor.
Students participate in a semester-long team-based practice experience led by a faculty member.
Note(s): Can be used to fulfill the Sociology major practice experience requirement. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of 12 hours credit.
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SOCY 495 - Topical Seminar in Sociology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours seminar.
Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121 , or permission of instructor.
Offers reading and/or research orientation in a specialized area selected by departmental staff.
Note(s): It may be taken for a total of six hours credit when topics differ.
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SOCY 497 - Senior Seminar in Sociology Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Serves as the capstone experience for sociology majors. Students will learn to market their skills, explore opportunities, and prepare for entry into the workplace.
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SOCY 499 - Internship Credits: (1-12)
Prerequisites: Students must complete 12 hours of sociology and have permission of the department chair.
Students must get approval of the department on the proposed program and agency in the semester preceding that in which the internship is anticipated. The course may carry one to twelve hours credit a semester and may be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours credit. Only three credit hours may be counted toward the sociology major.
Note(s): Offered as required.
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