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SPN 3510. Study Abroad (2-7 credits)
A trip designed to acquaint students with various aspects of Latin American or Spanish life and civilization through visits to places of historical and cultural interest. PREREQ: Permission of department chair.
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SPN 3610. Civilization and Culture of Spanish America (3 credits)
A course designed to give students a better understanding of the history and civilization of Spanish America and to increase their knowledge of general Hispanic cultures. PREREQ: SPN 2320 or SPN 2330 or permission of instructor.
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SPN 3620. Civilization and Culture of Spain (3 credits)
A course designed to give students a better understanding of the history and civilization of Spain and to increase their knowledge of general Hispanic culture. PREREQ: SPN 2320 or SPN 2330 or permission of instructor.
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SPN 3700. Advanced Grammar and Composition (3 credits)
Refinement of Spanish writing skills through exercises which enhance control of grammar, expand vocabulary, and promote greater awareness of rhetoric and critical reading. PREREQ: “C” or better in SPN 3110 and SPN 3120 ; or permission of instructor.
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SPN 3710. Business Spanish (3 credits)
Spanish as applied to business skills such as letter writing, making reservations, billing, ordering, and using the metric system. PREREQ: SPN 3150 or permission of instructor.
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SPN 4130. Topics in Colonial Spanish-American Literature (3-6 credits)
This course covers literature from the first written expressions of pre-Columbian America to the authors and works of Spanish America as a colony of Spain. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits with the change of topic. PREREQ: “C” or better in SPN 3700 or permission of instructor.
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SPN 4140. 19th Century Spanish-American Literature (3 credits)
This course covers literature from the works and authors of independent Spanish America at the beginning of the 19th Century to the authors and works of Spanish American Modernism. PREREQ: “C” or better in SPN 3700 or permission of instructor.
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SPN 4150. Contemporary Spanish-American Literature (3 credits)
This course covers the main literary schools, authors, and works in Spanish America from the early 20th century to the present. Credit, 3 sem. hrs. PREREQ: “C” or better in SPN 3700 or permission of instructor.
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SPN 4230. Topics in Medieval, Renaissance, and Golden Age Literature (3-6 credits)
This course concentrates on main literary works and/or authors of Spain from the origins of Spanish Peninsular literature (XII Century) to the Golden Age (XVII Century). May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits with the change of topic. PREREQ: “C” or better in SPN 3700 or permission of instructor.
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SPN 4240. 19th Century Literature of Spain (3 credits)
A course that focuses on topics pertaining to the main literary schools, authors, and works in Spain from the Spanish peninsular Romanticism to Realism and Naturalism at the end of the nineteenth century. PREREQ: “C” or better in SPN 3700 or permission of instructor.
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SPN 4250. Contemporary Literature of Spain (3 credits)
The main literary schools, authors, and works in Spain from the early 20th century to the present. PREREQ: “C” or better in SPN 3700 or permission of instructor.
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SPN 4400. Methods of Teaching Spanish (3 credits)
Theory and applied methods and materials and evaluation procedures for teaching foreign languages in grades K-12. PREREQ: SPN 3700 and admission to Teacher Education Program.
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SPN 4480. Professional Seminar for Pre-Service Teachers (3 credits)
This seminar is specifically designed to coincide with the teacher candidate internship experience. Through the seminar, teacher candidates are supported with the appropriate resources to complement their teaching experience in off-campus public school settings. Emphasis is placed on increasing students’ pedagogical expertise by discussing controversial Spanish grammar topics, addressing how to integrate culture, history, and politics into lessons, developing instructional techniques that can be easily adapted to the needs of students, and addressing the needs of heritage speakers. PREREQ: Admission to professional semester. COREQ: SPN 4490 .
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SPN 4490. Internship for Spanish Education (9 credits)
Provides relevant intensive full-semester internship experiences in off-campus public school setting or settings. Requires a continuous full-time teaching experience in K-12 Spanish. Pass/Fail grading. PREREQ: Admission to professional semester.
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SPN 4550. Directed Study in Spanish (3 credits)
Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. PREREQ: Overall GPA of at least 3.00; junior or senior standing; and permission of instructor, Department Chair, and Dean.
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SPN 4700. Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (3 credits)
An introduction to Spanish linguistics: a diachronic study of the phonological, morphemic, syntactical, semantic aspects of Spanish; dialectical and sociolectal differences in present-day Spanish. PREREQ: SPN 3700 or permission of instructor.
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SPNS 4xxx. Special Topics in Hispanic Studies (3 credits)
Selected topics related to language, literature, film, or culture of Spain or Spanish America. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits with change of topic. PREREQ: SPN 3700 or permission of instructor. Title and topic may vary from year to year. (repeatable up to 6 credits)
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SSE 3000. Introduction to Teaching Social Studies (3 credits)
A survey of past and present trends in social studies education; an introduction to the social studies curriculum and instructional technology, including current computer applications; and a minimum of 25 hours of early field experiences for prospective social studies teachers. PREREQ: EDN 2100 and 15 semester hours in history and social sciences with a minimum QPA of 2.5. Required of history majors seeking licensure as well as secondary and middle grades social studies licensure candidates.
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SSE 3650. Content and Techniques of Social Studies (3 credits)
A comprehensive study of the nature, scope, objectives, source materials, and methodologies of the social sciences that comprise social studies education (anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, and sociology). The student is required to review representative print, audio, and software curriculum materials and integrate the concepts, sources, methods, and technologies appropriate for the 6-9 or 9-12 social studies curriculum. PREREQ: EDN 2100 , fifteen semester hours in history and social sciences with a minimum QPA of 2.5, and formal admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission of the instructor. Required of history majors seeking licensure as well as secondary and middle grades social studies licensure candidates.
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SSE 4000. Methods of Teaching Social Studies (3 credits)
Crosslisted: (EDN 4000)
Materials and basic teaching strategies employed in teaching social studies. PREREQ: SSE 3000 , SSE 3650 and 30 hours in history and social sciences with a minimum QPA of 2.5. Required of history majors seeking licensure as well as secondary and middle grades social studies licensure candidates.
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SSE 4480. Internship in Social Studies in the Secondary School (9 credits)
Provides continuous full-time teaching internship experiences in an off-campus public school setting. Pass/Fail grading. PREREQ: SSE 4000 , enrollment in SSE 4490 , and a minimum QPA of 2.5. Required of history majors seeking licensure as well as secondary and middle grades social studies licensure candidates.
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SSE 4490. SSE Internship Seminar (3 credits)
Middle Grades and Secondary Social Studies Education students participate in a continuous dialogue with their classmates and the instructor about the internship experience. The dialogue consists of the sharing of experiences in the context of student teaching; issues ranging from curricular concerns to classroom management; weekly lesson plans and reflections; problems and successes vis-a-vis the Teacher Candidate Work Sample; professionalism; and entering the teacher job market. PREREQ: Enrollment in SSE 4480 and a minimum QPA of 2.5. Required of history majors seeking licensure as well as secondary and middle grades social studies licensure candidates.
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SSE 5500. Advanced Social Studies Curriculum and Instructional Methods (3 credits)
This course, which utilizes lecture, workshop, and demonstration formats, has several related components. It reviews history and social science content, introduces strategies for promoting active learning, and enables the student to integrate both into effective instructional plans. Students will also develop instructional technology competencies required for professional effectiveness.
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SSE 5750. Social Studies Curriculum Transformation (3 credits)
This course enables students to transform social studies instruction by incorporating recent scholarship and innovative teaching strategies in the social studies classes they teach. Topics will be addressed in a way designed to facilitate synthesis of academic learning and classroom experience, and aligned with advanced professional standards. PREREQ: Formal admission to the M.A. or M.A.T. in Social Studies Education Programs; SSE 5500 (for MAT students only).
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SSE 5810. Internship in Secondary Social Studies Education (3 credits)
Ten week, full-time internship experiences in an off-campus public school setting appropriate for 9-12 Social Studies licensure. PREREQ: Approval of the Social Studies Education Program Director.
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SWK 2000. Introduction to Social Work (3 credits)
Basic social work concepts. Social welfare structure and services. Social work intervention methods. Field experience required Historical and current overview of the social welfare system and the field of social work. PREREQ: ENG 1050 , ENG 1060 . Required for: Social Work Major.
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SWK 2450. Human Diversity and Populations at Risk (3 credits)
Crosslisted: (SOC 2450)
This course is designed to provide the student with a theoretical perspective on human relations and to aid the student in acquiring a better understanding of diversity as it applies to selected groups in the United States. Although other historically disadvantaged groups may be addressed, a case study approach is utilized for the following: African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Native-Americans, Latin- Americans, women, homosexuals, and Jews. [SWK majors must complete with a minimum 2.0]
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SWK 2700. Medical Terminology (2 credits)
Crosslisted: (SAB 2700)
Students are introduced to the most frequently used medical terms and abbreviations. Intended primarily for students in social and behavioral science curricula who seek careers in medical organizations.
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SWK 3000. Narrative Approaches to Understanding Today’s Older Population (3 credits)
Participants will interview members of their community in their 5th, 6th and 7th decade of life to understand how the roles of older people are changing in cultures of North Carolina an in particular the cultures accessible to the University. Participants will be able to understand how life stories from social history can preserve cultural and personal identity. The use of story will also be examined in preserving the personhood of people with Alzheimer’s disease. The course is supplemented by selected readings and flash video documentaries. PREREQ: “C” or better in ENG 1050 and ENG 1060 .
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SWK 3040. Social Aspects of Human Sexuality (3 credits)
Human sexuality is analyzed as a social, psychological, and biological process. Included is a discussion of sexual values and behaviors and their relationship to social structure.
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SWK 3450. Human Behavior and Social Environment I (3 credits)
Behavior in the socio-cultural psychological and biological contexts which determine life-cycle development and behavior. Human functioning in the social environment. PREREQ: SOC 1020 ; BIO 1030 or PED 3490 ; PSY 1010 ; and SWK 2000 .
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SWK 3480. Social Welfare Policies and Programs I (3 credits)
Process of policy-making, programming and planning. Social, cultural, economic, and political influences on the social welfare system. PREREQ: PLS 1000 or PLS 1010 ; SWK 2000 ; ECN 1000 or ECN 2060 /GGY 2060 .
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SWK 3540. School Social Work (3 credits)
An overview of school social work as an area of social work practice. Emphasis will be placed upon historical development, legislation affecting school social work practice, problems of school age children, and the role of the school social worker in dealing with these problems. PREREQ: SWK 2000 or permission of instructor.
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SWK 3600. Social Statistics (3 credits)
Crosslisted: (CRJ 3600, SOC 3600)
An introduction to statistical analysis. Focus is on the process of determining the appropriate statistical techniques, the uses of those techniques, and on the process of the proper interpretation of statistical results. PREREQ: MAT 1050 /MAT 1070 , permission of the instructor.
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SWK 3700. Practice with Children and Adolescents (3 credits)
This course focuses on multiculturally competent social work practice with children and adolescents living in diverse family arrangements Economic, social, and psychological concerns of vulnerable children are identified, and intervention strategies that will effectively meet these needs will be addressed. Students are presented with specialized knowledge and skills essential for working with children and adolescents. PREREQ: SWK 2000 recommended.
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SWK 3710. Writing for the Social Sciences (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to writing for the social sciences, with an emphasis on using the APA style (American Psychological Association). It is designed to help students master competencies in the area of manuscript development and literature reviews. PREREQ: ENG 1050 and ENG 1060 . PREREQ/COREQ: SWK 2000 .
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SWK 3750. Social Work Practice with Latinos (3 credits)
This course provides an overview of social work practice with Latinos. It explores culturally sensitive/competent practice in general, and with Latinos in particular. Students will become familiar with Latino cultural, history, values, in addition to the political and social realities of Latinos. Inter and intra group differences will be highlighted. Special attention will be given to the social service needs and context of Latinos in the United States, and the growing phenomena of transnationalism.
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SWK 3800. Social Work Practice I (3 credits)
Social work methods for serving individuals, groups, and communities. [SWK majors must complete with a minimum 2.0.] COREQ: SWK 2000 , permission of instructor.
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SWK 3820. African-American Populations (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide the student with a theoretical perspective on the African American family. The course offers an opportunity for students to explore, analyze, and experience various aspects of African American culture via the study of history, oppression, social programs, and acculturation. This course will equip students with skills, sensitivities, and knowledge necessary to help them function more intelligently within a pluralistic society and can serve as a guide for better race relations. The student will learn how to analyze the impact of society on family structure and functioning, and the reciprocal impact of families on society. PREREQ: SWK 2000 is recommended.
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SWK 3830. Child Welfare Services (3 credits)
Historical perspective on the development of our society’s perception of children’s needs. Current situation in social services for children. PREREQ: SWK 2000 is recommended.
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SWK 3840. Gerontological Social Work (3 credits)
Problems and needs of the aged. Role of the social worker in planning and providing services. Analysis of existing programs. Students will be involved in the delivery of care to aged individuals. PREREQ: SWK 2000 is recommended.
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SWK 3850. Social Work Practice II (3 credits)
A continuation of SWK 3800 . [SWK majors must complete with a minimum 2.0.] PREREQ: SWK 2000 , SWK 2450 , SWK 3710 , and SWK 3800 and permission of instructor.
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SWK 3870. Women in Society (3 credits)
Crosslisted: (SOC 3870)
This course is designed to provide the student with a review of themes on women’s development and their interaction with micro, mezzo and macro systems. The goal of this class is to aid the student in acquiring a better understanding of developmental paradigms and how that applies to social work service delivery to the women of the United States with particular emphasis on services within our rural community. The interaction between women and color, socioeconomic status, religion, disability, and sexual orientation will also be reviewed. PREREQ: SWK 2000 is recommended.
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SWK 3880. Native American Populations (3 credits)
Crosslisted: (SOC 3880/AIS 3880)
Using a person-in-environment perspective, the social service delivery system is analyzed within the uniqueness of the cultural parameters of different tribal communities. Laws and regulations that affect social service delivery to Native Americans are reviewed. Social problems that are common among Native American groups are also emphasized while equipping students with skills, sensitivities, and a knowledge base necessary to practice generalist social work effectively. PREREQ: SWK 2000 is recommended.
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SWK 3890. GLBT Populations (3 credits)
This course brings together the essential knowledge for effective and affirmative social work practice with GLBT populations who are coping with all usual crises of everyday life in addition to concerns related to their individual uniqueness and their status as a population-at-risk. Knowledge is incorporated under an exosystem-interactional framework for a multidimensional understanding of the many complexities and nuances of GLBT populations.
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SWK 3910. Understanding Social Research (3 credits)
The ethics, standards, and methods of scientific inquiry in social research and the helping services. Particular emphasis is given to standards and methods to improve helping skills. The course is directed to the professional research needs of those preparing for careers in such areas as medical sociology and social work. PREREQ: SWK 2000 and SWK 3800 , SOC 1020 , and MAT 1050 or MAT 1070 .
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SWK 3970. Experiential Learning I (3 credits)
Written acceptance by a supervising faculty member is required. The student’s written proposal, together with the faculty member’s acceptance, is submitted for approval to the Program Director prior to registration.
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SWK 3980. Directed Research I (1 credit)
Written acceptance by a supervising faculty member is required. Based on the student’s written proposal, together with the faculty member’s acceptance, is submitted for approval to the Program Director prior to registration.
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SWK 3990. Directed Research II (2 credits)
Written acceptance by a supervising faculty member is required. The student’s written proposal, together with the faculty member’s acceptance, is submitted for approval to the Program Director prior to registration.
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SWK 4030. Supervision in Human Service Organizations (3 credits)
A survey of administrative considerations such a manpower utilization, supervisor/worker interaction, and roles and functions of supervisors and workers. This course is suggested for students who presently are supervisors or expected to be in a supervisory position. PREREQ: SWK 3480 .
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SWK 4450. Human Behavior and Social Environment II (3 credits)
This course is a continuation of SWK 3450 . Special focus is placed on issues of human development that are the concerns of generic entry level social work practitioners. PREREQ: SWK 2000 , SWK 3450 .
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SWK 4480. Social and Economic Justice (2 credits)
Theories of organization and their implication for social work are explored. The central focus of this course is placed on the relationship between social forces (primarily socioecononic status) and populations at risk. PREREQ: SWK 2000 , SWK 2450 , SWK 3450 , SWK 3480 , SWK 3600 , SWK 3710 , SWK 3800 , SWK 3910 , SWK 4450 , SWK 4500 , SWK 4800 , and permission of instructor.
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SWK 4500. Social Work Values and Ethics (1 credit)
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore the ethics and values related to social work practice. Students will integrate theory and practice by reviewing ethical dilemmas. Students will also learn to classify value conflicts and the dilemmas of ethical decision-making.
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SWK 4550. Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Addiction (3 credits)
Crosslisted: (SAB 4550)
Substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation involving individual clients, families and groups is addressed. Modalities of treatment, treatment planning, case management and managed care in addictions are also addressed.
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SWK 4800. Social Work Practice III (3 credits)
This course is designed to further develop students’ generalist social work skill. Practice content also emphasizes professional relationships that are characterized by mutuality, collaboration, and respect for the clients. This course includes content regarding knowledge, values and skills to enhance the well-being of people and to help ameliorate the environmental conditions that affect people adversely. Practice content also includes approaches to and skills for practice with clients from differing social, cultural, racial, religious, spiritual, and class backgrounds, and with systems of all sizes. PREREQ: SWK 2450 , SWK 3450 , SWK 3480 , SWK 3850 .
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SWK 4900. Field Work (9 credits)
Each student will complete a minimum of 32 hours per week in an assigned supervised field setting. Successful completion of a minimum of 400 clock hours is required at the end of the semester in order to receive a passing grade [see http://www.uncp.edu/sw/fieldexp.html for more details]. The field work experience is designed to facilitate professional development as well as to integrate social work skills, knowledge, and values. Pass/Fail basis. PREREQ: SWK 2000 , SWK 2450 , SWK 3450 , SWK 3480 , SWK 3600 , SWK 3710 , SWK 3800 , SWK 3850 , SWK 3910 , SWK 4450 , SWK 4500 , SWK 4800 , and permission of instructor. Students may only enroll in 15 hours during their field work.
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SWK 4910. Integrative Seminar for Field Work (3 credits)
This course will focus on the transition from student to entry level professional. Each student will engage in field work activity that will allow the development of generalist skills; will explore multi cultural/lifestyle and practice issues and will present a case in order to demonstrate the integration of social work skills, knowledge and values. Each student will demonstrate the development of professional communication skills and will be able to function in a human service setting. PREREQ: SWK 2000 , SWK 2450 , SWK 3450 , SWK 3480 , SWK 3600 , SWK 3710 , SWK 3800 , SWK 3850 , SWK 3910 , SWK 4800 , and permission of instructor. Students may only enroll in 15 hours during their field work.
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SWK 4970. Experiential Learning II (3 credits)
Written acceptance by a supervising faculty member is required. The student’s written proposal, together with the faculty member’s acceptance, is submitted for approval to the Program Director prior to registration.
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SWK 5000. Micro Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3 credits)
This course reflects a critical perspective on understanding individuals, families, and their interpersonal and group relationships; lifespan development; theories of well-being, stress, coping and adaptation. The emphasis within this course is on knowledge about individuals and small social systems and the implications of this knowledge for all domains of social work practice. Major components will be concerned with the processes of oppression, privilege, and discrimination and factors that help people and small social systems change. PREREQ: Admission to Graduate School.
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SWK 5050. Foundations of Social Work Practice (3 credits)
This course provides the context for advanced generalist social work practice. Students will learn about the historical development of the social work profession. The course offers an overview of contemporary social work practice and the need for social services in a modern society. It reviews social work methods and fields of practice with an emphasis on professional values and ethics. The objectives are realized through an Ethical Dilemma Paper, a person model of advanced generalist social work practice paper, class discussions, and experiential exercises. PREREQ: Admission to Graduate School.
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SWK 5060. Social Work Practice With Individuals (3 credits)
This course emphasizes social work concepts and fundamental skills of practice with individuals and their families. Students will learn a problem solving process that includes problem identification, needs and strengths assessments, planning, intervention, termination, and evaluation. Skills in relationship building, interviewing, and recording and documentation will be reviewed. Knowledge and skills relevant to practice with populations at risk including women, people of color, those who are gay and lesbian, and/or are economically impoverished will be emphasized. Issues of oppression, diversity, social justice, values, and ethics will be integrated throughout the course. Attention will also be given to the evolution of social work practice from an historical perspective. PREREQ: Admission to Graduate School.
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SWK 5070. Social Welfare Policies and Analysis (3 credits)
This course provides students with an overview of the history and development of social policy and programs in the United States. Students will learn how to analyze contemporary social policy issues and social programs and to understand the relationship between social policy and law. The course focuses on political, economic, and other social conditions that influence policy and law with an emphasis on social justice. Students will learn basic legal research and will become familiar with laws that provide the foundation for many social policies. Students will develop skills necessary to function within the legal system on behalf of various vulnerable populations. PREREQ: Admission to Graduate School.
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SWK 5080. Advanced Generalist Practice in Rural Settings (3 credits)
This course presents the unique challenges to social work with populations in rural settings, with an emphasis on rural areas of North Carolina. The course will examine the history of the rural experience and how it is affected by changes in the ethnic, economic, technological, and political landscape. The course will include implications of these changes for the practice of social work using an advanced generalist approach. PREREQ: Admission to Graduate School.
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SWK 5100. Generalist Social Work Research (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to increase students’ knowledge of various research and evaluation methods that can be used in social work settings across a number of populations and modalities. The course will focus on how ethics apply to research and evaluation, how research problems are formulated, how hypotheses or research questions are derived, and the specific designs that researchers may use in addressing specific research topics. Students will learn the processes involved in carrying out social work research, examine social work research issues, evaluate research findings, and assess research. PREREQ: SWK 3910 or a statistics course.
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SWK 5110. Advanced Standing Bridge Course-Practice Module (2 credits)
This course is for advanced standing students in the Social Work Department: students who have completed the Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited social work program. This course is designed to provide a conceptual orientation for the Advanced Generalist concentration year. This course is intended to supplement the knowledge, skills, and values foundation developed in participants’ BSW programs. It addresses topics necessary for Advanced Generalist MSW-level practice and to support effective and ethical micro- and macro-level interventions. This course will address knowledge and skills gaps in preparation for Advanced Generalist practice curriculum. PREREQ: Acceptance into Advanced Standing or permission of instructor.
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SWK 5120. Advanced Standing Bridge Course-HBSE Module (2 credits)
This course is for advanced standing students in the Social Work Department: students who have completed the Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited social work program. This course is designed to provide a conceptual orientation for the Advanced Generalist concentration year. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the factors which influence and shape family life and individual development within the context of society, communities, organizations, and institutions at an advanced level. It is designed to supplement and complement the social work training that individuals have received in BSW programs as preparation for students’ entry into the second year of the master’s program. PREREQ: Acceptance into Advanced Standing or permission of instructor.
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SWK 5130. Advanced Standing Bridge Course-Research Module (2 credits)
This course is for advanced standing students in the Social Work Department: students who have completed the Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited social work program. This course is designed to provide a conceptual orientation for the Advanced Generalist concentration year. Students will enhance their skills in evaluation, appraisal, and application of the concepts, design, and process of applied research in social work, focusing on foundation skills in conducting empirical research within the context of theory, literature review, research design and measurement, research ethics, and professional practice. PREREQ: Acceptance into Advanced Standing or permission of instructor.
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SWK 5140. Advanced Standing Bridge Course-Policy Module (2 credits)
This course is for advanced standing students in the Social Work Department: students who have completed the Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited social work program. This course is designed to provide a conceptual orientation for the Advanced Generalist concentration year. The goal of this course is to refresh and enhance students’ welfare policy analysis in preparation for the concentration year. Students will enhance their skills in analyzing contemporary social policy issues and social programs and to understand the relationship between social policy and law. The course focuses on political, economic, and other social conditions that influence policy and law with an emphasis on social justice. This course will address knowledge and skill gaps in preparation for the advanced generalist practice curriculum. PREREQ: Acceptance into Advanced Standing or permission of instructor.
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SWK 5150. Macro Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3 credits)
This course stimulates student thinking about the role of privileged and oppressed statuses and their influence on human development. This emphasis is supported by the NASW Code of Ethics, which states: “Social workers should obtain education about and seek to understand the nature of social diversity and oppression with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, political belief, religion, and mental or physical disability” (NASW Code of Ethics, 1.05c). PREREQ: Admission to Graduate School.
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SWK 5200. Social Work in a Diverse Community (3 credits)
This course is designed to present students with an overview of the complex issues surrounding social work with diverse populations. Students will explore the impact of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, ability, and/or gender, and examine the consequences of marginalizing members of oppressed groups. Students will play an active role in their own learning through the use of writing, electronic discussion groups, and other experiential exercises. PREREQ: Admission to Graduate School.
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SWK 5300. Foundation Practicum I and Seminar (3 credits)
This is the first course of two foundation practica that enable students to apply master’s level coursework in a generalist practice setting. Students, agency supervisors, and faculty field instructors plan activities that will support the development of generalist skills as specified in individualized learning contracts. Students will be exposed to a variety of social work roles and responsibilities. The graduate field instruction includes a seminar that will meet four times throughout the semester. The purpose of the seminar will be for students to share field experiences and to relate them to real world experiences. Open to MSW students only. PREREQ: Admission to Graduate School and Research
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SWK 5320. Community Development and Social Planning in Rural Communities (3 credits)
This course examines methods of organizing people for social and political advocacy on their own behalf or on behalf of others to bring about change in rural communities. Rural community advocacy is an empowering process to bring together underrepresented groups to generate power and create a more socially just society. This course builds on the foundation course work.
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SWK 5400. Foundation Practicum II and Seminar (3 credits)
This is the second course of two foundation practica that enable students to apply master’s level coursework in a generalist practice setting. Students, agency supervisors, and faculty field instructors plan activities that will support the development of generalist skills as specified in individualized learning contracts. Students will be exposed to a variety of social work roles and responsibilities. The graduate field instruction includes a seminar that will meet four times throughout the semester. The purpose of the seminar will be for students to share field experiences and to relate them to real world experiences. Open to MSW students only. PREREQ: Admission to Graduate School and SWK 5300 .
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SWK 5410. Social Work Practice Administration in Rural Settings (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to equip students to perform a variety of management functions in a broad range of human service organizations and other non-profits. The course will focus on areas that include the role of the manager, theories of management, specific approaches to management of the organization, motivating workers, management of data, information and budgets, and supervision. Emphasis will be on the integration of theory and the practical application of management tools and techniques for effective functioning of the organization. This course builds on the foundation course work. PREREQ: Admission to the Graduate School
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SWK 5430. Advanced Generalist Practice with Individuals and Families (3 credits)
This course examines practice with individuals and families. Mastery of tasks that enhance social functioning will be examined. Students will learn effective strength-based interviewing skills. The course will also address family and community-centered assessment within an ecological framework. Special attention is given to the needs of families affected by poverty and oppression in rural communities. PREREQ: SWK 5060 or Advanced Standing.
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SWK 5450. Advanced Generalist Intervention Research (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the research design techniques necessary to evaluate the effects of services on clients, community needs, and address the needs for accountability, as well as practice evaluation. The themes of diversity and social work values and ethics are addressed in relation to macro research methods, program evaluation, and community-based research. Attention is placed on diversity concerns related to indigenous populations. This course covers the applications of research design techniques to data collection in human service agencies and communities, including the use of statistical analysis for program evaluation and needs assessment. PREREQ: Admission to Graduate School and SWK 5100 or SWK 5130 .
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SWK 5500. Concentration Practicum I and Seminar (4 credits)
This is the first practicum in the concentration curriculum. This course enables students to apply Advanced Generalist master’s level coursework in an advanced generalist practice setting. Students, agency supervisors and faculty field instructors plan activities that will support the development of generalist skills as specified in individualized learning contracts. Students will be exposed to a variety of social work roles and responsibilities. Open to MSW students only. PREREQ: SWK 5300 and SWK 5400 or Advanced Standing.
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SWK 5580. Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice with Groups and Organizations in Rural Communities (3 credits)
This advanced generalist course builds on the content presented during the foundation year. It focuses on the processes of intervention in task and individual change groups. Particular attention will be given to the recruitment and composition of group members, leadership structure of small groups and organizations, phases of group development, and such group processes as decision-making, tension reduction, conflict resolution, goal setting, contracting, and evaluation in the rural setting. Organizational theories will be covered as well. Theories that support social justice will be emphasized. The course will also consider how gender, ethnicity, race, social class, sexual orientation, and different abilities will impact on various aspects of group functioning such as purpose, composition, leadership, selection of intervention strategies, and group development. A variety of experiential assignments and exercises will be used to help students enhance their leadership knowledge and skills. PREREQ: Admission to the Graduate Program and SWK 5060 or Advanced Standing.
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SWK 5600. Advanced Clinical Assessment and Intervention Methods (3 credits)
An advanced course in the assessment skills required for professional social work practice in mental health and other clinical settings. The course will focus on clinical assessment as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM IV-TR. Students will be expected to become conversant with the clinical descriptions used in mental health diagnosis and to master the basic assessment skills required of social workers in clinical settings. Students will apply assessment knowledge and skills in planning practical and effective treatment strategies. Clinical assessment skills are not only necessary for the social worker in many areas of direct practice but are of use to all social workers as they deal with other helping professionals (i.e., psychiatrists, psychologists, school counselors, etc.). This may be particularly true in rural settings where the social work generalist may be called upon to function in multiple roles and fields of practice. PREREQ: SWK 5060 or Advanced Standing.
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SWK 5700. Child Welfare (Rural/Indigenous Communities) (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide practice knowledge and skills for students preparing for positions in public child welfare. The competencies taught in the course will also give social workers in a variety of settings that serve children a better understanding of the child welfare system and its services in North Carolina. The course is designed to acquaint the student with the tools and techniques necessary to enhance their ability to think critically in a variety of situations and experiences. PREREQ: Admission to the MSW Program.
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SWK 5710. Grant Writing (3 credits)
This course will seek to develop research and grant writing skills and competencies to aid the student in assisting communities, Community Based Organizations, non-profit agencies, etc., in meeting the needs of the communities and/or associated publics. The focus of this course is the practical application of social analysis, critical thinking, and the development of related skill-sets such as community mapping/research, resource identification, program planning/development, capacity building, and change/intervention strategies to aid in the creation of grant proposals designed to address specific community or constituency needs. Students should expect a major time investment in regards to research, writing, and weekly group discussions/activities. PREREQ: Admission to Graduate School.
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SWK 5800. Concentration Practicum II and Seminar (5 credits)
This is the second practicum in the concentration year. This course enables students to apply Advanced Generalist master’s level coursework in an advanced generalist practice setting. Students, agency supervisors, and faculty field instructors plan activities that will support the development of generalist skills as specified in individualized learning contracts. Students will be exposed to a variety of social work roles and responsibilities. Open to MSW students only. PREREQ: SWK 5300 , SWK 5400 , SWK 5500 or Advanced Standing.
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SWK 6200. Assessment and Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorder (3 credits)
Our understandings of substance use, dependence, abuse, and treatment are some of the most rapidly evolving and also controversial areas of knowledge in the mental health and medical fields. This course is designed to cover the key content necessary for developing a comprehensive understanding of a complex body of knowledge that is filled with certainties and uncertainties, science and speculation, dogma and theory, as well as opinion and silence. It will also provide students with a reflective grasp of a confusing body of knowledge. Topics covered include ethnocultural influences in addiction, sociocultural aspects of addiction, definitions of addiction, profiles in addiction, substances of addiction, models of treatment, family work, group support and self-medication theories of addiction.
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SWK 6300. Human Trafficking in the US (3 credits)
This course emphasizes social work practice in relation to the various forms of human trafficking within the United States. Students will learn relevant terminology, the process of human trafficking, and the systemic effects on those who are victimized. Knowledge and skills relevant to trauma-focused practice and interventions at various levels of social work practice will be emphasized. The role of systemic factors including culture and social media will be explored.
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SWK 6400. Forensic Social Work (3 credits)
This course develops the understanding of the role of social workers with clients within the criminal justice system and legal system. This course will focus on theory, practice, intervention, and advocacy with diverse forensic populations including offenders, victims, juveniles, and related systems. The role of social workers as expert witnesses, in child welfare, etc., is also explored. This course assumes a justice-oriented multisystems and interdisciplinary approach.
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SWK 6500. Military Social Work (3 credits)
This course introduces the student to the complexities involved in military culture, combat and postwar experience. It analyzes the field of military social work practice placing particular emphasis on the diversity of military/veteran families, their resiliencies, and challenges in modern societies. The course has an empowerment, family-centered focus and aims to advance a non-judgmental, culturally- sensitive, ethical understanding and treatment of military personnel/veterans and their families. The importance of creativity and innovation in designing and evaluating theory-grounded, practiceinformed micro-, mezzo-, and macro-level interventions, adherence to professional ethics, and adoption of best-evidence modalities in the field are also highly accentuated.
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Special Topics in Social Work |
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SWKS 4xxx. Special Topics in Social Work (3 credits)
This course is to provide flexibility to introduce specialized courses which may be of substantial interest to students. Topics will vary from time to time according to student interest.
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SWKS 6xxx. Special Topics in Social Work (3 credits)
These courses will exam a special area or topic of relevance within the field of social work. Topics to be considered will be announced prior to registration and may vary. This course may be repeated for different topics. PREREQ: Permission of Instructor.
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Teaching English as a Second Language |
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TESL 4890. Applied Pedagogy of Teaching English as a Second Language (3 credits)
Following a review of the pedagogical fundamentals grounded in cognitive, affective, and linguistic principles of second language acquisition, this course will focus on the practical realities of the language classroom, including curriculum development, lesson planning, evaluation of students and programs, and classroom management. PREREQ: ENG 3460 , ENG 3710 , ENG 4810 , ENG 4830 , ENG 4850 or permission of instructor.
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TESL 5810. Internship in TESOL (3 credits)
Ten week, full-time internship experiences in an off-campus public school setting appropriate for K-12 ESL licensure. PREREQ: Approval of the English Education Program Director.
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TESL 5890. Applied Pedagogy of Teaching English as a Second Language (3 credits)
Following a review of the pedagogical fundamentals grounded in cognitive, affective, and linguistic principles of second language acquisition, this course will focus on the practical realities of the language classroom, including curriculum development, lesson planning, evaluation of students and programs, and classroom management. PREREQ: ENG 3460 , ENG 3710 , ENG 5810 , ENG 5830 , ENG 5850 or permission of instructor.
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Theatre |
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THE 1620. Theatre Practicum (Introduction) (1 credit)
An introduction to the practices of theatre production, including: the plan and function of the physical facility; safety procedures in the costume shop, scene shop, and on stage; appropriate use of theatre tools, stage rigging, lighting and sound equipment; and other elements of theatrical production. This course will be taught by several members of the theatre faculty.
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THE 1640. Stage Make‑Up (1 credit)
Theory and practice in the application of make‑up for the stage using practical make‑up application for class exercises.
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THE 1650. Stage Costumes (3 credits)
Principles and theories of costume design and construction for theatrical productions. PREREQ: THE 1620 or permission of instructor.
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THE 1810. Stage Dance I (1 credit)
Crosslisted: (PED 1810)
Basic dance technique for the stage. PREREQ: Permission of instructor.
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THE 1820. Stage Dance II (1credit)
Crosslisted: (PED 1820)
Basic dance technique for the stage. PREREQ: Permission of instructor.
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THE 2010. Acting I: Fundamentals (3 credits)
Introduction to fundamental acting concepts, including the understanding of self-expression and understanding dramatic texts in terms of goals, obstacles and action. Acting processes are explored through classroom exercises and scene work.
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THE 2020. Theatre Practicum (Wardrobe/Makeup Crew) (1 credit)
Participate as a member of wardrobe crew with the possibility of advancement to assignments such as wardrobe or makeup assistant, wardrobe or makeup supervisor, and/or an assistant to the faculty member by serving as assistant costume designer, with appropriate faculty supervision. This is a lab course requiring approximately 40 hours over the semester. May be repeated for up to four credit hours. PREREQ: THE 1620 , THE 1640 , THE 1650 , or permission of instructor.
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THE 2040. Theatre Practicum (Production Crew) (1 credit)
Participate as a member of one of the standard stage crews, such as scene shifting, props, light board operator, and/or sound board operator, with the possibility of advancement to assignments such as scenic artist, sound engineer, shop foreman, and/or property master/mistress, with appropriate faculty supervision. This is a lab course requiring approximately 40 hours over the semester. May be repeated for up to four credit hours. PREREQ: THE 1620 or permission of instructor.
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THE 2060. Theatre Practicum (Lighting Crew) (1 credit)
Participation in light hang/focus and strike, with the possibility of advancement to master electrician, and/or assistant lighting designer, with appropriate faculty supervision. This is a lab course requiring approximately 40 hours over the semester. May be repeated for up to four credit hours. PREREQ: THE 1620 or permission of instructor.
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