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ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


 

Public Affairs

  
  • PA 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option


    Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option

    Credits: (1, R10)

Quantitative Analysis

  
  • QA 235 - Business Statistics


    An introduction to managerial decision-making based on data summaries, basic data analysis evaluation, and interpretation.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • QA 305 - Introduction to Management Science


    An applied approach to decision making using both qualitative and quantitative data. Basic analytical tools and methods are introduced.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MATH 170 or QA 235.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • QA 606 - Quantitative Analysis for Business I


    Quantitative Analysis for Business I

    Credits: (3)

Reading

  
  • EDRD 150 - College Reading and Vocabulary


    Extending skills for college and recreational reading: emphasis on vocabulary and comprehension.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDRD 303 - Children’s Literature in the 21st Century


    The exploration of literary experiences and the ways in which literature can be used to teach across the curriculum K-6.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDCI 201 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDRD 323 - Reading and Communication Skills in Content Areas


    Methods for teaching reading and other communication skills in content areas.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the professional education sequence.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDRD 334 - Foundations of Reading/Language Development & Instruction


    Research, theory and instructional practices for teaching reading in grades K-2; emergent reading, language development, phonemic awareness and phonics, balanced literacy, and early literacy assessments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDCI 201 with C or better.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDRD 335 - Content Reading for Intermediate Grade Learners


    Research, theory, and instructional practice related to integrating reading with all subject areas; vocabulary, comprehension, study skills, addressing the needs of diverse and struggling readers.  Includes an extensive, field-based component.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: ELMG 484 or SPED 484.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDRD 389 - Cooperative Education in Reading


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
  
  • EDRD 443 - Middle Grades Reading


    Methods and materials for teaching reading and other communication skills in the middle grades; emphasis on organization for instruction, word identification and comparison skills, and reading in content materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the professional education sequence.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDRD 453 - High School and Adult Reading


    Methods and materials for teaching reading in high school and adult education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 443.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDRD 467 - Adolescent Literature


    The reading development and reading interests of adolescents; criteria for evaluation; instructional strategies; study of a wide range of books.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDRD 474 - Practicum in Teaching Reading and Writing 3 hrs.


    Assessment of reading and writing  problems and strategies for teaching reading and writing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 334 or 443 and admission to the professional education sequence in your program.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDRD 520 - Phonics and Word Analysis


    Phonics and Word Analysis

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDRD 543 - Middle Grades Reading


    Middle Grades Reading

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDRD 553 - High School and Adult Reading


    High School and Adult Reading

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDRD 567 - Adolescent Literature


    Adolescent Literature

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDRD 574 - Practicum in Teaching Reading


    Practicum in Teaching Reading

    Prerequisites & Notes
    2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDRD 631 - Smoky Mountain Language and Literacy Institute


    Smoky Mountain Language and Literacy Institute

    Credits: (3, R9)
  
  • EDRD 651 - Clinical Procedures in Remedial Reading


    Clinical Procedures in Remedial Reading

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDRD 653 - Advanced Children’s Literature


    Advanced Children’s Literature

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDRD 740 - Reading Research Projects


    Reading Research Projects

    Credits: (3)

Recreational Therapy

  
  • RTH 101 - T’ai Chi Ch’uan


    First circle of Yang Family Long Form, T’ai Chi Ch’uan. The gentle art of moving meditation. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1, R3)
  
  • RTH 102 - Adaptive Fly Fishing


    Applied education, and possible certification, in therapeutic adaptive fly fishing and fly tying as a recreational therapy modality.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: RTH major or approval by instructor.

    COREQ: Accepted as RTH major or permission of instructor.

     

    Credits: (1)

  
  • RTH 200 - Foundations of Recreational Therapy


    An investigation into the prescribed use of recreational activity as a clinical treatment modality for persons whose functional abilities are impaired.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Sophomore standing

    Credits: (3)
  
  • RTH 250 - Inclusion and Recreation for People with Disabilities


    Addressing physical, psychological, and accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities through inclusion in community-based and outdoor recreation services in non-institutional settings.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • RTH 300 - Health and Healing - The Spirit-mind-body connection


    A comparative overview of healthcare practices drawn from wellness paradigms of selected traditional and non-traditional belief systems. (P1)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • RTH 350 - Recreational Therapy and People with Physical Disabilities


    Addressing physical and psychological needs of individuals with physical disabilities through recreational therapy service in clinical and community settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  RTH 352, accepted as RTH major.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • RTH 352 - Recreational Therapy Processes and Techniques


    Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation strategies attendant to recreational therapy service delivery.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 200 and accepted as RTH major or by permission of the instructor

    Credits: 3
  
  • RTH 360 - Recreational Therapy Services for Older Adults


    Addressing the physical, psychological, and social needs of the elderly through recreational therapy. 2 lecture. 2 lab

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: RTH 352, accepted as RTH major.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • RTH 370 - Methods in Recreational Therapy


    Theoretical and practical examination of contemporary implementation procedures used in recreational therapy practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: RTH 352 and accepted as RTH major

    Credits: 3
  
  • RTH 389 - Cooperative Education in Recreational Therapy


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
  
  • RTH 395 - Pre-Internship Seminar


    Overview of NCTRC standards for professional certification, personal communication skills, practicum documentation requirements, internship site selection, and bloodborne pathogen training.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     PREQ:   RTH 352, RTH 370 as a pre or co-requisite, accepted as RTH major.

    Credits: 1
  
  • RTH 396 - Special Topics


    Special Topics

    Credits: (1-3)
  
  • RTH 401 - Client Assessment in Recreational Therapy


    Study of the role of reliable assessment in the recreational therapy treatment planning process.  Focus on assessment, developing treatment goals, evaluating outcomes, and documentation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: RTH 352 and accepted as RTH major

    Credits: 3
  
  • RTH 405 - Recreational Therapy in Behavioral Health


    Addressing psychiatric, social and addiction disorders through recreational therapy interventions in behavioral health settings. 2 lecture, 2 lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     PREQ: RTH 352, accepted to RTH major.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • RTH 417 - Administration and Advancement of Recreation Therapy Services


    Contemporary RT organizational principles, adminstrative issues, and professional issues for the advancement of recreational therapy. Includes history; professional behaviors; regulatory policies and legislation; ethics; organization and management.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 352 and accepted as RTH major

    Credits: 3
  
  • RTH 470 - Adventure-Based Recreational Therapy


    A theoretical and practical investigation of structured outdoor experiences as vehicles for facilitating human growth and development. Field trips required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  RTH 352, PRM 270. Accepted as RTH major.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • RTH 481 - Independent Study


    Independent Study

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • RTH 484 - Recreational Therapy Clinical Internship


    Full-time internship in a recreational therapy program under direct professional supervision.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: RTH 350, 352, 360, 370, 395, 401, 405, 417, “C” or better in all RTH prefix courses and permission of instructor

    Credits: (6)
  
  • RTH 485 - Recreational Therapy Clinical Internship


    Experience designed to integrate theory with practice; observation, fieldwork, and planning in a setting related to student’s area of interest. 3 hours per credit hour.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: RTH 350, 352, 360, 370, 395, 401, 405, 417, “C” or better in all RTH prefix courses and permission of instructor.

    Credits: (6)
  
  • RTH 493 - Special Topics in Recreational Therapy


    Trends and contemporary issues in recreational therapy.

    Credits: (1-3)

Science and Entrepreneurship

  
  • SAE 682 - Capstone Experience


    Capstone Experience

    Credits: (1)
  
  • SAE 687 - Industrial Experiences


    Industrial Experiences

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • SAE 689 - Industrial Internship


    Industrial Internship

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SAE 696 - Careers in Scientific Industry Seminar


    Careers in Scientific Industry Seminar

    Credits: (2)

Science Education

  
  • SCI 150 - Introduction to Secondary Science Education


    Introduction to the role and importance of science literacy in modern society; basics of teaching and learning in the sciences.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • SCI 301 - Nature & Science


    The theory and practice of inquiry science. Investigation into inquiry, the nature of science, and science literacies for pre-service secondary science teachers.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SCI 422 - Principles and Methods of Science Education


    Philosophy and techniques of inquiry teaching applied to the science curriculum. Field experience required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to teacher education, EDSE 322.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SCI 451 - Environmental Science for Teachers


    Materials and techniques for interdisciplinary projects.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SCI 491 - Supervised Student Teaching in the Sciences, 9-12


    A full-time supervised teaching experience in the Sciences.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: EDSE 490, 495.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SCI 493 - Topics in Science Education


    Topics in Science Education

    Credits: (1-3)
  
  • SCI 494 - Topics in Science Education


    Topics in Science Education

    Credits: (1-3)
  
  • SCI 512 - Advanced Science Methods


    Advanced Science Methods

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • SCI 551 - Environmental Science for Teachers


    Environmental Science for Teachers

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SCI 593 - Topics in Science Education


    Topics in Science Education

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • SCI 594 - Topics in Science Education


    Topics in Science Education

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • SCI 611 - Physical and Earth Science for Teachers


    Physical and Earth Science for Teachers

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SCI 621 - Biology and Environmental Science for Teachers


    Biology and Environmental Science for Teachers

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SCI 695 - Seminar in Science Education


    Seminar in Science Education

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SCI 696 - Seminar in Science Education


    Seminar in Science Education

    Credits: (3)

Secondary Education and Special Subject Teaching

  
  • EDSE 322 - Principles and Methods of Teaching


    Methods, strategies, materials, and techniques of clinical and classroom teaching.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the teacher education program.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDSE 484 - Supervised Internship I


    A part-time internship in K-12 schools. Student internship program for secondary and special subject area majors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Requires admission to the Teacher Education Program.

    Credits: (1-3)
  
  • EDSE 485 - Internship II


    A fulltime internship.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  Admission to the Teacher Education Program.  COREQ: 495 and ART, ENGL, GER, HIST, MATH, MUS, SCI, or SPAN 491.

    Credits: (6)
  
  • EDSE 486 - Field Experience in Teaching


    Supervised experience for a second teaching certification or for an initial certification for individuals who are employed as full-time teachers. 9 hours per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  Admission to the Teacher Education program.

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • EDSE 490 - Supervised Student Teaching


    A full-time teaching experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  Admission to the Teacher Education Program.  COREQ: 495 and ART, ENGL, GER, HIST, MATH, MUS, SCI, or SPAN 491.

    Credits: (6)
  
  • EDSE 495 - Seminar


    Theory related to practice during student teaching or internship.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  Admission to the Teacher Education Program.  COREQ: 490 and ART, ENGL, GER, HIST, MATH, MUS, SCI, or SPAN 491.

    Credits: (3)

Social Work

  
  • SOCW 151 - Introduction to Social Work


    Social work as a profession; history; current practice settings; professional values and requirements.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 251 - Social Issues, Policy and Programs


    Overview of social welfare policies and programs; political, economic and social conditions affecting disadvantaged populations. Policy development and analysis, advocacy, historical perspectives. (P1)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 253 - Interviewing Skills for Practice


    Basic knowledge of the profession; emphasis on communication and interviewing skills and the generalist approach.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: SOCW 151; and pre-social work or social work majors only.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 304 - School Social Work


    Practice in the school system: its content, history, and legal framework; special needs children; designs, delivery, and evaluation of services.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 151 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 320 - Gender and Power in Social Work


    Focus on institutional policies and beliefs related to gender, and how these may affect social work practice among various client systems.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 327 - Social Work with Children and Families


    Concepts and skills for intervention with families; emphasis on family strengths and community resources and some policies affecting families.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 151 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 334 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Life Stages


    Examination of human development across the life span; Focus on reciprocal relationships between and among individuals, families, groups, communities, societies and social systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREREQ:  Pre Social Work major OR Social Work major

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 335 - Social Work Research and Evaluation


    Research methods used to enhance and evaluate social work practice knowledge.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREREQ:  Pre Social Work major OR Social Work major

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 340 - Values and Ethics in Social Work Practice


    Values and Ethics: Social work applications.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 348 - Culture, Experience and Travel Abroad


    This course is designed to assist students in the development of generalist social work skills, with an emphasis on different cultures around the world. Students will learn about differences in the social work systems used in the US and the country to be visited during that year. This course will be conducted as a seminar, and all students are expected to play an active role in their own learning through the use of class discussions, case studies, role plays, and other experiential exercises. Students are also required to attend the trip abroad, which will occur the summer after the Spring class.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 354 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Person-In-Environment


    Examination of interrelationships among social, cultural, and environmental factors that combine with biological and psychological components to affect human behavior and development.  (P1)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 362 - Direct Practice: Individuals, Families and Groups


    Application of knowledge, values, and skills to social work practice: individuals, families, and groups.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 253, 335, and admission to the social work program.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 364 - Community Practice


    Application of knowledge, values, and skills to social work practice: organizations and communities; advocacy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 253, 335, and admission to the social work program.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 395 - Seminar in Social Work


    Current trends and issues for practice; studies of social work agencies and programs; examination of social welfare policies and concerns.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R9)
  
  • SOCW 402 - Diversity in Contemporary Society


    Focus on diversity of culture, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, and gender; emphasis on the consequences of marginalizing members of oppressed groups. (P1)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 415 - Social Work and Mental Health


    The mental health system, issues, history, common diagnoses, emphasis on the strengths perspective.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 151 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 420 - Addictions


    Overview of complex issues related to addictions, including drug, alcohol, gambling, and eating addictions; examines addiction within the context of developmental life stages and culture.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 151 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 422 - Methods of Substance Abuse Treatment


    Methods course that teaches knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in a variety of clinical settings specific to substance abuse.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 420.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 424 - Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Practice


    Overview of unique problems and needs related to substance abuse treatment among diverse populations; application of culturally sensitive intervention strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 420.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 425 - Science of Addictions


    Biological basis of addiction; physiological and psychological effects of substance abuse.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 420.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 426 - Child Welfare


    Child welfare services, public and private programs, children’s rights, and issues affecting services for children and families.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 151 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 427 - Trauma Informed Social Work with Children


    This course will introduce students to the core concepts (general theory and foundational knowledge), informing evidence-based assessment and intervention for traumatized children and adolescents who are in the child welfare system. Trauma is broadly defined, and includes children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events including, abuse and neglect and witnessing interpersonal crime (e.g. domestic violence), community violence and other traumatic events who have come into contact with the child welfare system. The course will highlight the role of development, culture and empirical evidence in trauma-specific assessment, referral and interventions with children, adolescents and their families within a child welfare context. It will address the level of functioning of primary care giving environments and assess the capacity of the community and the child welfare system to facilitate restorative processes.  

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 429 - Social Work with Older Adults


    Concepts and skills for effective practice with the aging; needs and strengths of older people; community resources; professional approaches to intervention.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 430 - Social Work in the Health Field


    Concepts and skills for intervention in hospitals, out-patient clinics, and other health settings, and on some policies affecting health care.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 445 - International Social Work


    Current trends and social issues, problems and solutions in countries around the world.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 481 - Independent Study


    Independent Study

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 253, 335, or permission of department head.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • SOCW 486 - Field Practicum


    Full-time supervised placement in selected human service agencies to integrate theory with practice and prepare for professional responsibility.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of Director of Field Practicum. COREQ: 496.

    Credits: (12)
  
  • SOCW 494 - Topics in Social Work


    Topics in Social Work

    Credits: (3, R12)
  
  • SOCW 496 - Field Practicum Seminar


    Integration of content with field practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of Director of Field Practicum. COREQ: 486.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • SOCW 504 - Diversity


    Diversity

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOCW 510 - Social Work With Groups


    Social Work With Groups

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOCW 515 - Social Work and Mental Health


    Social Work and Mental Health

    Credits: 3
 

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