ENGLISH
Advanced Expository Writing
ENGL 3100 • Class #11593
Tuesdays & Thursdays • 9:30-10:45 a.m.
234 Fine Arts Bldg.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100 or equivalent (3-6 hours).
This course further develops the experienced writer's style and analytical capabilities to the level of sophistication necessary for upper-division writing assignments and for academic and professional settings. The course includes complex readings, focuses on persuasion and argumentation, expands upon students' research and documentation skills, and requires research in university libraries. This course fulfills the university's requirement for a junior-level course in communicative skills. It may not be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. The course counts toward the Certificate in Writing.
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NURSING
Evidenced-Based Nursing
* NURSE 6114 • Class #14590
Mondays • 1:00-4:00 p.m.
107 Technology Center
Prerequisite: NURSE 6112.
This course prepares nurses to implement a research utilization model to validate practice. The theoretical basis for research utilization and practical instances of its application in nursing is examined. Opportunities are provided to develop a research utilization plan to address a clinical area of practice.
Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner
* NURSE 6509 • Class #14857
(2 credit hours)
Mondays • 4:30-7:30 p.m.
107 Technology Center
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program.
In this course, the student explores professional role issues affecting advanced practice nurses (APNs). The course facilitates the role development of nurses who desire to function as primary care providers (nurse practitioners) or as specialists within a particular clinical area (clinical nurse specialists). Core concepts include: communication, collaboration, advocacy, negotiation, standards of practice, and subroles of advanced nursing practice.
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SOCIAL WORK
Research Design in Social Work
SOC WK 3410 • Class #14571
Thursdays • 3:00-5:20 p.m.
109 Arts & Science Bldg.
(Combined with SOC WK 5410.)
Prerequisites: Satisfaction of Math Proficiency requirement and either SOC 3220, CRIMIN 2220, or PSYCH 2201.
Students explore research concepts and procedures (hypothesis testing, sampling, measurement, and design) emphasizing issues in social work research. Students learn to collect, analyze and present data.
Diversity and Social Justice
SOC WK 3700 • Class #14572
(Same as WGST 3700.)
Tuesdays • 3:00-5:45 p.m.
109 Arts & Science Bldg.
(Combined with SOC WK 5700.)
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or equivalent.
Analyzes the structure, dynamics, and consequences of social and economic injustice, and the impact on diverse groups in American society. Examines theoretical models and practice principles for work with diverse groups.
Social Work and Human Service Organization
* SOC WK 5350 • Class #14732
Thursdays • 5:30-8:10 p.m.
107 Technology Center
Prerequisites: SOC WK 3510 and 4300 or Psych 3318 or Bus Ad 3611 or equivalent or admission to the MSOC WK program.
Students develop theoretical and empirical understanding of groups and organizations, including concepts such as power and authority, structure, goals, membership, leadership, motivation, technology and organizational culture. Using organizations as settings for social work practice and as targets for change, students learn strategies and skills for assessment and intervention.
Social Work Research Methods and Analysis I
SOC WK 5410 • Class #14574
Thursdays • 3:00-5:20 p.m.
109 Arts & Science Bldg.
(Combined with SOC WK 3410.)
Prerequisites: SOC WK 3410 or SOC 3230 and 3231 or equivalent and SOC 3220 or equivalent or admission to the MSW program.
The first of a two-course sequence designed to provide students with the knowledge base and skills for using scientific method to advance social practice, knowledge and theory. Focuses on research methods at different levels (e.g., individual, group, organization, and community). Covers quantitative and qualitative methods, research design, sampling, measurement, use of results, impact of research, and ethical considerations.
Diversity, Social Justice, and Social Work
SOC WK 5700 • Class #14575
(Same as WGST 5700.)
Thursdays • 3:00-5:45 p.m.
109 Arts & Science Bldg.
(Combined with SOC WK 3700.)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Analyzes the structure, dynamics, and consequences of social and economic injustice, and the impact on diverse groups in American society. Examines theoretical models and practice principles for work with diverse groups.
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SOCIOLOGY
Sociology of Minority Groups
* SOC 4360 • Class #14570
(Same as WGST 4360.)
Tuesdays & Thursdays • 12:30-1:45 p.m.
107 Technology Center
Prerequisites: SOC 1010 and junior standing or consent of instructor.
The study of dominant-subordinate group relations. Religion, ethnicity, race, and gender as factors in the unequal distribution of power.
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