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PSC 485 - Internship in Political Science
Work experience in a government or community agency applying academic studies to practice. S/U grading. Nine hours per week per course.
Prerequisites Permission of department head.
Credits 3
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PSC 490 - Advanced Writing in Political Science
Using a course paper, work with a faculty member to prepare the paper for presentation or publication submission.
Prerequisites Must be a declared Political Science major or second major.
Credits 1
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PSC 493 - Special Topics in World Politics
This course provides students with an opportunity to explore special topics in world politics that are not regularly offered at WCU.
Credits 3, R6
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PSC 494 - Special Topics in American Politics
This course provides students with an opportunity to explore special topics in American politics that are not regularly offered at WCU. An attached syllabus provides one example of what might be covered in this course.
Prerequisites PSC 101.
Credits 3, R6
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PSC 499 - Senior Capstone
This is the culminating experience in the Political Science major. Students will apply their skills to a coherent, professional applied research project and will explore strategies to prepare for professional life after college.
Prerequisites PSC 101 & PSC 169 & Senior Standing.
Credits 1
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Psychology |
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PSY 150 - General Psychology
Introduction to psychology, the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Includes topics in social, abnormal, health, clinical, developmental, biological, and experimental psychology. (P1).
Credits 3
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PSY 190 - Freshman Seminar
Various special topics in psychology designed to encourage an in-depth exploration of ideas and intellectual discussion on specific subjects.
Credits 3
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PSY 270 - Evolutionary Psychology
How natural selection has shaped human patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving: mate selection and strategies; parenting; formation of alliances; altruism; aggression and warfare.
Prerequisites PSY 150.
Credits 3
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PSY 271 - Research Design and Data Analysis I
Introduction to non-experimental research and statistics analysis; observational, survey, and correlational research methods; descriptive and inferential statistical analysis.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 272 - Research Design and Data Analysis II
Continuation of PSY 271; introduction to single-factor and factorial experimental and quasiexperimental research designs; inferential statistical analysis through 2-way ANOVA.
Prerequisites PSY 271 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 280 - Research in Psychology I
Introductory-level supervised bibliographical or research activity. S/U grading.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits 1-3, R3
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PSY 309 - Social Psychology
Social influences on individual behavior, feelings, and thoughts; social-psychological approaches to problems of attitudes, conformity, leadership, and other group phenomena.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 313 - Organizational and Industrial Psychology
Structure, methods, techniques, and application of psychological concepts to human problems of work in organizations.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 320 - Developmental Psychology I: Childhood
Theories and principles of development (cognitive, emotional, psychological) of individuals from diverse backgrounds from conception through adolescence. (P1).
Credits 3
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PSY 322 - Developmental Psychology II: Adolescence
Theories and principles of development (cognitive, emotional, psychological, social, physiological) of individuals from diverse backgrounds from puberty to emerging adulthood.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor for other majors.
Credits 3
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PSY 323 - Psychology Applied to Learning and Teaching
Exploration of the universal and developmental needs of 21st century learners and the assessment techniques teachers utilize in the development of responsive instruction. Field experience and subscription to TaskStream© required.
Prerequisites EDCI 201 & Admission to Teacher Education.
Credits 3
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PSY 325 - Developmental Psychology III: Adulthood
Theories and principles of development (cognitive, emotional, psychological, social, physiological) of individuals from diverse backgrounds throughout the adult lifespan.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 326 - Psychological Perspectives of Developmental Disabilities
This class is an overview of terms, concepts and ideas concerning developmental disabilities and the psychological sciences. Students will be introduced to community based service programs and laws and guidelines that regulate those programs. Students will be taught how psychological perspectives of disability guide those supports and programs.
Credits 3
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PSY 331 - Human Sexuality
Psychological, biological, social, and legal aspects of sexuality. (P1).
Prerequisites 45 hours earned.
Credits 3
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PSY 333 - Psychology of Sex Differences
Development of sex differences and similarities in cognition, personality, and social behaviors; the role of physiological, social, and cultural factors.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 340 - Sensation and Perception
Introduction to the physiological mechanisms underlying the sensation of external stimuli and the cognitive processes leading to an interpretation of sensory information (i.e., perception). 2 Lecture, 1 Lab.
Credits 3
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PSY 350 - Sexual Victimization
Course addresses public policy and treatment issues from perspectives of both perpetrators and survivors of sexual victimization. Note that course material can be emotionally intense.
Credits 3
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PSY 360 - Psychological Testing
History, theory, and practice of measurement; test development and standardization; evaluation of intelligence, achievement, aptitude, and personality.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 363 - Behavioral Intervention
A survey of behavioral theory covering both nonmediational and mediational approaches. Applications of behavioral theory to a variety of difficulties including school and clinical settings.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 370 - Psychology and Law
Interrelationships between psychology and the legal system; identifying psycholegal issues in daily life; applying psychological theory and research to resolution of psycholegal dilemmas in real world. (P1).
Prerequisites Junior or senior status.
Credits 3
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PSY 375 - Forensic Psychology
Introduction to the field of forensic psychology. Key topics include forensic evaluations, expert testimony, ethics, assessment of malingering, and competence to stand trial.
Prerequisites Junior or senior status.
Credits 3
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PSY 389 - Cooperative Education in Psychology
See Cooperative Education Program.
Credits 1 or 3, R15
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PSY 393 - Topics in Psychology
Topics in Psychology.
Credits 3, R12
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PSY 421 - Educational Psychology
Application of psychological principles to teaching and learning including cognition, motivation, measurement, individual and cultural differences, exceptionalities, and behavior management.
Credits 3
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PSY 426 - Death and Dying
Psychological foundations and correlates of death anxiety and grief; cross-cultural perspectives; death education and stages in children’s awareness; coping with grief and fears.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 430 - Personality
Assumptions, constructs, and theories of personality; related empirical findings.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 440 - Biological Psychology
Physiological, genetic, and evolutionary bases of behavior.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 441 - Health Psychology
Psychological foundations of health and illness; exploration of the impact of thoughts, emotions, and behavior on the development, treatment, and prevention of illness and the maintenance of health.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 444 - Cognitive Psychology
Theories and principles of human information processing: language production and comprehension, basic processes in memory and cognition.
Prerequisites PSY 272.
Credits 3
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PSY 446 - Learning
This course will review the theories, methods, and outcomes of behavioral research. Students will complete a research project in this course.
Prerequisites PSY 272.
Credits 3
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PSY 448 - Human Neuropsychology
Survey of the basic theories of neuropsychology, emphasizing both cognitive and clinical research. The course will focus on the influence of the human brain on normal and abnormal behavior.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 452 - Software Methods for Research and Data Analysis
Introduction to the development of software applications that store, manipulate, and analyze data, and automate the execution of various psychological research designs.
Credits 3
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PSY 455 - History of Psychology
Systematic survey of psychology as a scientific endeavor from early approaches to contemporary schools and trends.
Prerequisites Junior/Senior status.
Credits 3
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PSY 460 - Crisis Intervention
Theory and nature of crises; intervention strategies for dealing with a variety of crises such as physical assault, rape, suicide, and natural disaster. Enrollment restricted to Emergency Medical Care majors.
Credits 1
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PSY 470 - Abnormal Psychology
Theories of psychopathology; etiology, dynamics, symptomatology, diagnosis, and treatment.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 474 - Child Psychopathology
Etiology, characteristics, assessment, and treatment of psychological problems of childhood and adolescence; learning, behavioral, affective, and psychotic disorders.
Prerequisites PSY 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 475 - Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Applications of psychology to bachelor-level psychology jobs. Communication and listening skills, crisis management, milieu therapy. Professional roles and boundaries, ethics and legal issues, documentation.
Prerequisites PSY 150, junior-senior status.
Credits 3
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PSY 480 - Research in Psychology
Supervised research experiences for advanced students. S/U grading.
Prerequisites PSY 150, 271, 272; permission of instructor.
Credits 1-6, R6
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PSY 483 - Internship in Psychology
Application of theory, methods, and techniques in a cooperating agency under faculty supervision. Nine hours applicable to major. 10 hours per week per course.
Prerequisites 2.0 GPA, 20 hours of psychology, and a course in methods of counseling, or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 484 - Internship in Psychology
Application of theory, methods, and techniques in a cooperating agency under faculty supervision. Nine hours applicable to major. 10 hours per week per course.
Prerequisites 2.0 GPA, 20 hours of psychology, and a course in methods of counseling, or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 485 - Internship in Psychology
Application of theory, methods, and techniques in a cooperating agency under faculty supervision. Nine hours applicable to major. 10 hours per week per course.
Prerequisites 2.0 GPA, 20 hours of psychology, and a course in methods of counseling, or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 486 - Internship in Psychology
Application of theory, methods, and techniques in a cooperating agency under faculty supervision. Nine hours applicable to major. 10 hours per week per course.
Prerequisites 2.0 GPA, 20 hours of psychology, and a course in methods of counseling, or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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PSY 495 - Senior Seminar in Psychology
Overview of the history and current state of psychology. Discussions of important facts, issues, concepts, and theoretical perspectives in psychology.
Prerequisites PSY 272 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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Quantitative Analysis |
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QA 235 - Business Statistics
An introduction to managerial decision-making based on data summaries, basic data analysis evaluation, and interpretation.
Credits 3
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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 MATH 170 or QA 235.
Credits 3
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Reading |
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EDRD 150 - College Reading and Vocabulary
Extending skills for college and recreational reading: emphasis on vocabulary and comprehension.
Credits 3
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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 EDCI 201 with a grade of C or better.
Credits 3
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EDRD 323 - Reading and Communication Skills in Content Areas
Methods for teaching reading and other communication skills in content areas.
Prerequisites Admission to the professional education sequence.
Credits 2
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EDRD 334 - K-6 Reading Methods
Research, theory, and instructional practices for teaching reading in grades K-6.
Prerequisites EDEL 311 or SPED 312.
Corequisites EDEL 390.
Credits 3
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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.
Corequisites ELMG 484 or SPED 484.
Credits 3
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EDRD 389 - Cooperative Education in Reading
See Cooperative Education Program.
Credits 1 or 3, R15
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EDRD 420 - K-6 Reading Methods
Research, theory, and instructional practices for teaching reading in grades K-6.
Prerequisites EDEL 311 or SPED 312.
Corequisites EDEL 390.
Credits 3
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EDRD 440 - Reading Diagnosis and Instruction for Grades K-6
Research, theory, and instructional practices for identifying struggling readers and implementing focused, evidence-based, explicit instruction tailored to meet the K-6 pupils’ assessed reading needs.
Prerequisites EDEL 390, EDRD 420.
Credits 3
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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 Admission to the professional education sequence.
Credits 3
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EDRD 453 - High School and Adult Reading
Methods and materials for teaching reading in high school and adult education.
Prerequisites EDRD 443.
Credits 3
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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
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EDRD 474 - Practicum in Teaching Reading and Writing 3 hrs.
Assessment of reading and writing problems and strategies for teaching reading and writing.
Prerequisites EDRD 334 or EDRD 443 and admission to the professional education sequence in your program.
Credits 3
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Recreational Therapy |
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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
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RTH 102 - Adaptive Fly Fishing
Applied education, and possible certification, in therapeutic adaptive fly fishing and fly tying as a recreational therapy modality.
Prerequisites RTH major or approval by instructor.
Corequisites Accepted as RTH major or permission of instructor.
Credits 1
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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 Sophomore standing
Credits 3
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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
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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
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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 RTH 352, accepted as RTH major.
Credits 3
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RTH 352 - Recreational Therapy Processes and Techniques
Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation strategies attendant to recreational therapy service delivery.
Prerequisites RTH 200, and accepted as RTH major or by permission of the instructor.
Credits 3
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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 RTH 352, accepted as RTH major.
Credits 3
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RTH 370 - Methods in Recreational Therapy
Theoretical and practical examination of contemporary implementation procedures used in recreational therapy practice.
Prerequisites RTH 352 and accepted as RTH major.
Credits 3
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RTH 389 - Cooperative Education in Recreational Therapy
See Cooperative Education Program.
Credits 1 or 3, R15
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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 RTH 352, RTH 370 as a pre or co-requisite, accepted as RTH major.
Credits 1
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RTH 396 - Special Topics
Special Topics.
Credits 1-3
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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 RTH 352 and accepted as RTH major.
Credits 3
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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 RTH 352, accepted to RTH major.
Credits 3
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RTH 417 - Administration and Advancement of Recreation Therapy Services
Contemporary RT organizational principles, administrative issues, and professional issues for the advancement of recreational therapy. Includes history; professional behaviors; regulatory policies and legislation; ethics; organization and management.
Prerequisites RTH 352 and accepted as RTH major.
Credits 3
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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 RTH 352, PRM 270. Accepted as RTH major.
Credits 3
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RTH 481 - Independent Study
Independent Study.
Credits 1-3, R6
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RTH 484 - Recreational Therapy Clinical Internship
Full-time internship in a recreational therapy program under direct professional supervision.
Prerequisites RTH 350, 352, 360, 370, 395, 401, 405, 417, “C” or better in all RTH prefix courses and permission of instructor.
Credits 6
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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. Three hours per credit hour.
Prerequisites RTH 350, 352, 360, 370, 395, 401, 405, 417, “C” or better in all RTH prefix courses and permission of instructor.
Credits 6
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RTH 493 - Special Topics in Recreational Therapy
Trends and contemporary issues in recreational therapy.
Credits 1-3
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Science Education |
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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
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SCI 301 - Nature of 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
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SCI 422 - Principles and Methods of Science Education
Philosophy and techniques of inquiry teaching applied to the science curriculum. Field experience required.
Prerequisites Admission to teacher education, EDSE 483.
Credits 3
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SCI 451 - Environmental Science for Teachers
Materials and techniques for interdisciplinary projects.
Credits 3
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SCI 491 - Supervised Student Teaching in the Sciences, 9-12
A full-time supervised teaching experience in the Sciences.
Corequisites EDSE 490, 495.
Credits 3
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SCI 493 - Topics in Science Education
Topics in Science Education.
Credits 1-3
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SCI 494 - Topics in Science Education
Topics in Science Education.
Credits 1-3
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Secondary Education and Special Subject Teaching |
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EDSE 483 - Secondary/Special Subject Area Internship I
Methods, strategies, materials, and techniques of clinical and classroom teaching. This course includes a part-time internship in K-12 schools.
Prerequisites Admission to the teacher education program.
Credits 2-3
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EDSE 484 - Supervised Internship I
A part-time internship in K-12 schools. Student internship program for secondary and special subject area majors.
Prerequisites Requires admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Credits 1-3
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EDSE 485 - Internship II
A full-time internship.
Prerequisites Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Corequisites EDSE 495 and ART, ENGL, GER, HIST, MATH, MUS, SCI, or SPAN 491.
Credits 6
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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. Nine hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to the Teacher Education program.
Credits 3, R6
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EDSE 490 - Supervised Student Teaching
A full-time teaching experience.
Prerequisites Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Corequisites EDSRE 495 and ART, ENGL, GER, HIST, MATH, MUS, SCI, or SPAN 491.
Credits 6
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EDSE 495 - Seminar
Theory related to practice during student teaching or internship.
Prerequisites Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Corequisites EDSE 490 and ART, ENGL, GER, HIST, MATH, MUS, SCI, or SPAN 491.
Credits 3
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Social Work |
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SOCW 151 - Introduction to Social Work
Social work as a profession; history; current practice settings; professional values and requirements.
Credits 3
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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
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SOCW 253 - Practice I: Interviewing and Ethics
First course in a sequence of three courses using the generalist approach with a concentration on basic engagement, assessment (interviewing) skills and social work ethics.
Prerequisites Completion of SOCW 151 with a C or better; and pre-social work or social work majors only.
Credits 3
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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 SOCW 151 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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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
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