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EDSE 3040 - Energy and Power Technology
Credits: 3
A conceptual analysis and synthesis of energy requirements and sources, with emphasis on alternate energy systems. Analysis of energy conversion and the application of mechanical, fluid, thermal and electrical power systems.
When Offered (Offered through UW/CC)
Former Course Number [EDIE 3040]
Prerequisite: PHYS 1050 or PHYS 1110 .
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EDSE 3050 - Communications Technology
Credits: 3
Designed to give students knowledge and experience in the major concepts of graphic communications, including: communication, design, image generation and production practices of modern industry. Also covers curricular and pedagogical concerns related to teaching communications technology at the secondary school level.
When Offered (Offered through UW/CC)
Former Course Number [EDIE 3050]
Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of technical content courses from an approved list.
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EDSE 3270 - Subject Matter Specific Methods I: Secondary English Education
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Introduction of content and pedagogy in English Education.
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3100 /EDCI 5550 ; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4270 .
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EDSE 3271 - Subject Matter Specific Methods I: Secondary Mathematics Education
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Introduction of content and pedagogy in Mathematics Education.
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3100 /EDCI 5550 ; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4271 .
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EDSE 3272 - Subject Matter Specific Methods I: Art Education K-12
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Introduction of content and pedagogy in Art Education K-12.
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3100 /EDCI 5550 ; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4272 .
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EDSE 3273 - Subject Matter Specific Methods I: Secondary Social Studies Education
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Introduction of content and pedagogy in Secondary Social Studies Education.
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3100 /EDCI 5550 ; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4273 .
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EDSE 3275 - Subject Matter Specific Methods I: Secondary Science Education
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Introduction of content and pedagogy in Science Education.
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3100 /EDCI 5550 ; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4275 .
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EDSE 3276 - Subject Matter Specific Methods I: Secondary Modern Language Education
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Introduction of content and pedagogy in Modern Language Education.
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3100 /EDCI 5550 ; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4276 .
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EDSE 3277 - Technical Education Methods I
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Subject Matter Specific Methods I: Secondary Technology Education. 3-6 (Max. 6). Introduction of content and pedagogy in Industrial Technology Education
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3000/ EDCI 5550; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4277
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EDSE 3278 - Subject Matter Specific Methods I: Secondary Agriculture Education
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Introduction of content and pedagogy in Agriculture Education.
USP Code [WC< >(none)]
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3100 /EDCI 5550 ; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4278 .
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EDSE 3540 - Teaching Reading and Study Strategies in the Content Areas
Credits: 2‑4
Provides students majoring in secondary education programs with a knowledge of reading factors as they relate to various disciplines. Content includes estimating students’ reading ability, techniques for vocabulary development, questioning strategies, and developing reading related study skills.
Former Course Number [EDCI 3540]
Prerequisite: junior standing and minimum 12 hours in discipline area.
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EDSE 4070 - Educational Trends in (TOPIC)
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Provides reading, discussion, research and appraisal of new methods, materials, equipment and experimental programs concerned with improvement of education as it pertains to areas of secondary education: agricultural, art, English, mathematics, middle school, modern language, science, and social studies education. The maximum allowable credit applies to the total offerings under this number.
Former Course Number [EDAS 4070, EDVE 4070]
Prerequisite: 6 hours of education.
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EDSE 4270 - Subject Matter Specific Methods II: Secondary English Education
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Advanced content and pedagogy in English Education.
USP Code [WC< >COM3]
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3100 /EDCI 5550 ; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; 2.500 in content GPA (grade of C or better in specific content courses required in major); concurrent enrollment in EDSE 3270 /EDCI 5250 .
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EDSE 4271 - Subject Matter Specific Methods II: Secondary Mathematics Education
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Advanced content and pedagogy in Mathematics Education.
USP Code [WC< >COM3]
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3100 /EDCI 5550 ; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; 2.500 in content GPA (grade of C or better in specific content courses required in major); concurrent enrollment in EDSE 3271 /EDCI 5250 .
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EDSE 4272 - Subject Matter Specific Methods II: Art Education K-12
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Advanced content and pedagogy in Art Education.
USP Code [WC< >COM3]
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3100 /EDCI 5550 ; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; 2.500 in content GPA (grade of C or better in specific content courses required in major); concurrent enrollment in EDSE 3272 /EDCI 5250 .
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EDSE 4273 - Subject Matter Specific Methods II: Secondary Social Studies Education
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Advanced content and pedagogy in Social Studies Education.
USP Code [WC< >COM3]
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3100 /EDCI 5550 ; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; 2.500 in content GPA (grade of C or better in specific content courses required in major); concurrent enrollment in EDSE 3273 /EDCI 5250 .
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EDSE 4274 - Subject Matter Specific Methods II: Music Education K-12
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Advanced content and pedagogy in Music Education.
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3100 /EDCI 5550 ; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; 2.500 in content GPA (grade of C or better in specific content courses required in major); concurrent enrollment in EDSE 3274/EDCI 5250 .
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EDSE 4275 - Subject Matter Specific Methods II: Secondary Science Education
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Advanced content and pedagogy in Science Education.
USP Code [WC< >COM3]
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3100 /EDCI 5550 ; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; 2.500 in content GPA (grade of C or better in specific content courses required in major); concurrent enrollment in EDSE 3275 /EDCI 5250 .
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EDSE 4276 - Subject Matter Specific Methods II: Secondary Modern Language Education
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Advanced content and pedagogy in Modern Language Education.
USP Code [WC< >COM3]
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3100 /EDCI 5550 ; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; 2.500 in content GPA (grade of C or better in specific content courses required in major); concurrent enrollment in EDSE 3276 /EDCI 5250 .
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EDSE 4277 - Technical Education Methods II
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Subject Matter Specific Methods II: Secondary Technology Education. 3-6 (Max. 6). [WCCOM3] Advanced content and pedagogy in Industrial Technology Education
USP Code [WC< >COM3]
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EDST 3000/EDCI 5550; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; 2,500 in content GPA (grade of C or better in specific content courses required in major); concurrent enrollment in EDSE 3277/EDCI 5250
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EDSE 4278 - Subject Matter Specific Methods II: Secondary Agriculture Education
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Advanced content and pedagogy in Agriculture Education.
USP Code [(none)< >COM3]
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in EDST 3100 /EDCI 5550 ; Background check on file; 2.750 overall UW cumulative GPA; 2.500 in content GPA (grade of C or better in specific content courses required in major); concurrent enrollment in EDSE 3278 /EDCI 5250 .
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EDSE 4279 - Subject Matter Specific Methods II: Biological Science Methods for Agricultural Education Majors
Credits: 3
Provide meaningful learning in preparation for a professional career in a secondary school setting, teaching life science courses in addition to agriculture classes. Students will be engaged as active participants in discussions and hands-on science activities. The course is designed to offer experiences to enhance pedagogical content knowledge as well as skills to successfully make science education accessible for all students. Special attention will be given to creating a learning environment that fosters the development of inquiry skills and safety both in the classroom and field settings.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EDST 3100 , 2.750 minimum GPA in major content courses, grade C or better in specific content courses required in the Secondary Biology Endorsement.
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EDSE 4280 - Subject Matter Specific Methods: Computer Science
Credits: 2
Introduction of content and pedagogy in Computer Science Education. Includes pedagogy, pedagogical content knowledge, and contact curriculums for teaching computer science at secondary school levels. A variety of instructional procedures will be employed including group work, modeling, lab work, micro-teaching, and lecture/demonstration.
Prerequisite: COSC 3100 or concurrent enrollment and COSC 3020 .
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EDSE 4500 - Residency in Teaching
Credits: 1-16
Max Credit (1-16; Max. 24 based on Transfer Student transcript evaluation)
Comprises the final professional academic semester of the teacher education program. A full-time residency, including a period of being intensively mentored and coached, a period of independent teaching and a period of team teaching.
Cross Listed EDEL 4500 .
Former Course Number [EDUC 4500]
Prerequisite: 2.750 cumulative GPA, 2.500 GPA in major content courses, completion of all content courses, successful completion of Phase IIIa specific pedagogy and practicum, complete review of the prospective teacher’s record.
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EDSE 4550 - Residency Applications and Synthesis
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is for the student to demonstrate professional competency in planning for, implementing, assessing the success of, and reflecting upon a series of cohesive lessons for the secondary classroom through the assignments provided.
Prerequisite: Requires an active Student Teaching placement. And
A grade of “C” or better in EDSE 42XX (secondary content-appropriate methods course)
Corequisite: EDSE 4500
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EDSE 4900 - Best Practices Active Learning
Credits: 1
This course is a seminar aimed at discussing active learning in large-scale classrooms and best practices for engaging students. The target audience for this course are post-baccs, education majors, and undergraduates serving as learning assistants in large classrooms. Having some in-class teaching experience is advantageous but not necessary.
Dual Listed EDSE 5900 .
Restricted Restricted to LAMP Scholar Learning Assistants and Supplemental Instructors (LeaRN Program).
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EDSE 4975 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Primarily for upper-division students who can benefit from independent study with minimal supervision. Given to allow interested students to pursue specific aspects of curriculum and instruction. EDEL 4975 .
Cross Listed EDEL 4975 .
Former Course Number [EDCI 4975]
Prerequisite: 12 hours of education courses and consent of instructor.
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EDSE 5900 - Best Practices Active Learning
Credits: 1
This course is a seminar aimed at discussing active learning in large-scale classrooms and best practices for engaging students. The target audience for this course are post-baccs, education majors, and undergraduates serving as learning assistants in large classrooms. Having some in-class teaching experience is advantageous but not necessary.
Dual Listed EDSE 4900 .
Restricted Restricted to LAMP Scholar Learning Assistants and Supplemental Instructors (LeaRN Program).
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ESCI 5100 - Science Education Research Colloquium
Credits: 1
The overarching goal of this graduate course is for Ph. D. students to be exposed to the most recent research methods, results, and implications of research on science education.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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ESCI 5200 - Contemporary Science Education Research
Credits: 3
Develop a deep understanding of, and become conversant in, the current trends in research methodology and contemporary scholarly literature in science education research.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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ESCI 5250 - Cognition and Learning in Science and Math Education
Credits: 3
Develop a deep understanding of, and become conversant in, the current learning sciences literature of cognition and learning focusing on how students learn science and mathematics.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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ESCI 5300 - Research in Science Education I
Credits: 3
Students develop a deep understanding of, and become conversant in, contemporary research methods in science education. This course focuses on identifying research questions based on gaps in the literature, designing strategies to collect quantitative and/or qualitative evidence, and conducting the first phases of data collections and analysis.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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ESCI 5350 - Research in Science Education II
Credits: 3
Part two of the Research in Science Education sequence. Building on the research started in ESCI 5300 , students finalize analysis, develop findings, conclusions and implications, and create a viable journal article manuscript.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and ESCI 5300 .
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ESCI 5600 - History and Philosophy of Science and Mathematics Education
Credits: 3
Focuses on key individuals, theories and events of the past century which have contributed to the formation of current views, ideas, theories, and practices in mathematics and science education.
Prerequisite: Graduate student status.
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ESCI 5610 - Informal Science Learning Environment
Credits: 3
This course examines the literature, issues and opportunities related to informal science education environments, such as museums, planetariums, and extracurricular K-12 organizations.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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ESCI 5630 - Science Teacher Ed & K12 Professional Development
Credits: 3
Addresses philosophies, research, theories and current issues related to pre-service science teacher education and in-service science teacher professional development. This course fulfills core requirements in the Science Education PhD program option.
Prerequisite: Graduate student status.
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SOWK 1900 - Women and Leadership
Credits: 3
Students examine theoretical, historical, and cultural aspects of leadership, grassroots women’s leadership, values in leadership, gender differences in leadership styles, and practical applications of leadership skills through oral communication and information literacy. Individual and collaborative work is expected.
Cross Listed GWST 1900 .
USP Code [O,L< >(none)]
Prerequisite: one course in women’s studies.
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SOWK 2000 - Introduction to Social Work
Credits: 3
Introduces social work and social welfare through an overview of the history, philosophy, ethics, values, methods, and fields of practice to generalist social work.
Former Course Number [3000]
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or higher and completion of USP-C2 with a grade of C or higher.
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SOWK 3530 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
Credits: 3
Covers theories and knowledge of human bio-psycho-social-spiritual development and social interactions within a systems framework. Introduces theories of individuals and families and their development. Paradigms of culture, marginalization and oppression are examined.
Prerequisite: admitted social work major status.
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SOWK 3540 - Human Behavior and Social Environment II
Credits: 3
Covers theories and knowledge of human bio-psycho-social-spiritual development and social interactions within a systems framework, with a focus on groups, communities, organizations and institutions.
Prerequisite: SOWK 3530 with a C or better and admitted social work major status.
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SOWK 3630 - Generalist Social Work Practice I, Individual and Families
Credits: 3
Introduces generalist social work practice at all systems’ levels, with focus on individuals and families. It covers the nature of social work practice, theoretical perspectives, ethics and values, engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation processes and skills.
Prerequisite: admitted social work major status.
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SOWK 3640 - Generalist Social Work Practice II, Groups
Credits: 3
Focuses on group work within the generalist social work perspective, covering theoretical perspectives, ethics and values, and problem-solving skills applied to task and treatment groups.
Prerequisite: SOWK 3630 and SOWK 3530 with a C or better and admitted major status.
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SOWK 3645 - Ethical Social Work Practice
Credits: 3
Focuses on the ethical principles that undergird the practice of social work, addresses how to practice ethically, and explores the process of ethical decision-making. Social work practice with various client systems will be considered, as well as practice in varied settings.
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SOWK 3650 - Generalist Social Work Practice III; Communities and Organizations
Credits: 3
Teaches engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation with organizations, communities and institutions within the generalist social work perspective.
Prerequisite: SOWK 3630 with a C or better; SOWK 3540 pre or concurrent; admitted social work major status.
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SOWK 4020 - Disability Studies Theory and Practice
Credits: 3
Explores the interdisciplinary nature of disability studies theory and scholarship, including investigation of embodied knowledge, cultural meanings, and socio-political practices related to disability. Students will develop in-depth critical disability research papers and deliver accessible, professional presentations.
Cross Listed WIND 4020 .
Dual Listed SOWK 5020
USP Code [CS< >COM3]
Prerequisite: WIND 2100 or WB/COM2.
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SOWK 4060 - Diversity and Difference in Social Work Practice
Credits: 3
Practice class examines social works’ roles and issues related to human diversity. Social work values and ethics and social and economic justice are explored throughout.
USP Code [D< >(none)]
Prerequisite: admitted social work major status.
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SOWK 4083 - Social Work and Health Care
Credits: 3
Identifies and addresses social work issues related to health, such as medical social work, public health, and health promotion.
Dual Listed SOWK 5083.
Prerequisite: SOWK 3630 and Admitted Major status; a WB or COM2 course and junior standing for non-social work majors.
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SOWK 4084 - Professional Social Work Practice: Alcohol and Other Drugs
Credits: 3
Examines alcohol and substance abuse and social work’s role in varied practice settings. Issues explored include medical considerations in alcohol abuse, social and familial challenges, as well as social work values and ethics, and concern for populations-at-risk.
Dual Listed SOWK 5084.
Prerequisite: SOWK 3630 and Admitted Major status; a WB or COM2 course and junior standing for non-social work majors.
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SOWK 4480 - Introduction to Aging Services
Credits: 3
Surveys issues in aging and social work’s role, status and function in the field of gerontology.
Prerequisite: SOWK 2000 or consent of instructor.
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SOWK 4550 - Child Welfare Services
Credits: 3
Examines issues of child and family welfare in the context of national, state, and local policy and practice. Social and economic justice are examined as they relate to interventions with children and families.
Dual Listed SOWK 5550 .
Former Course Number [3550]
Prerequisite: SOWK 2000 ; SOWK 3530 .
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SOWK 4560 - Social Work Research
Credits: 3
Introduces social work research and practice evaluation. Prepares students to use research in practice.
Prerequisite: STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 with a grade of C or better and admitted social work major status.
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SOWK 4570 - Research-Informed Practice
Credits: 3
Learn about and engage in methods of research applicable to their social work practice. Competence in methods such as single system design and program evaluation will be assessed in this course.
USP Code [WC< >COM3]
Prerequisite: SOWK 4560 with a C or better and admitted social work major status.
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SOWK 4780 - Seminar: ______
Credits: 1-9
Max Credit (Max. 15)
Consideration of special topics of current interest in social work. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours credit when the seminar topic is different.
Prerequisite: advanced major status; or consent of instructor and junior standing for non-social work majors.
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SOWK 4850 - Human Rights, Social Justice and Social Policy
Credits: 3
Examines human rights, social welfare policy, and social, political and economic justice, as well as systems that oppress and create injustice, both in the US and internationally. A focus of the course will be the analysis of social welfare policy as it affects social justice issues.
Prerequisite: SOWK 4060 , ECON 1010 , and admitted social work major status.
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SOWK 4881 - International Social Welfare and Social Development
Credits: 3
Examines the basic framework of social welfare analysis and social development programming in the international arena, employing a multinational comparative analysis approach to explore the wide array of responses to social need across the globe. Students employ multinational comparative analyses to an area of social concern.
Cross Listed INST 4881 .
Dual Listed SOWK 5881
USP Code [G< >(none)]
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 ; ECON 1010 recommended.
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SOWK 4980 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Consideration of topics of current social work interest in consultation with a member of the faculty.
Prerequisite: advanced major status and consent of instructor.
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SOWK 4990 - Social Work Practicum
Credits: 5-10
Max Credit (Max. 10)
Represents the culmination of preparation for entry level generalist social work practice. Supervised practice in the knowledge, values and skills learned in the classroom.
Prerequisite: SOWK 3640 , SOWK 3650 and application to the field program.
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SOWK 4991 - BSW Field Seminar I
Credits: 2
Develops and supports student integration of classroom and field practicum experiences in a final demonstration of competencies for the beginning practitioner. This course is taken in Fall, concurrent with SOWK 4990 , Field Practicum.
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in SOWK 4990 .
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SOWK 4992 - BSW Field Seminar II
Credits: 2
Develops and supports student integration of classroom and field practicum experiences in a final demonstration of competencies for the beginning practitioner.
Prerequisite: taken concurrently with SOWK 4990 , Field Practicum.
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SOWK 5000 - Topics: Social Work
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 15)
Various advanced topics in social work will be presented. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours when offered for different topics.
Prerequisite: bachelor’s degree; 18 hours in socio/behavioral sciences preferred.
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SOWK 5020 - Disability Studies Theory and Practice
Credits: 3
Explores the interdisciplinary nature of disability studies theory and scholarship, including investigation of embodied knowledge, cultural meanings, and socio-political practices related to disability. Students will develop in-depth critical disability research papers and deliver accessible, professional presentations.
Cross Listed WIND 5020 .
Dual Listed SOWK 4020
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SOWK 5081 - Assessment and the DSM
Credits: 3
Through a psychiatric social work lens students will become familiar with the process of conducting a diagnostic interview, writing psychiatric assessment including a mental status exam and formulating a diagnosis using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This course assumes some knowledge of mental health and mental illness.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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SOWK 5084 - Professional Social Work Practice: Alcohol and Other Drugs
Credits: 3
Examines alcohol and substance abuse and social work’s role in varied practice settings. Issues explored include medical considerations in alcohol abuse, social and familial challenges, as well as social work values and ethics, and concern for populations-at-risk.
Dual Listed SOWK 4084 .
Prerequisite: SOWK 3630 and Admitted Major status; a WB or COM2 course and junior standing for non-social work majors.
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SOWK 5100 - Principles and Philosophy of Social Work
Credits: 3
Explores the history, traditions, ethics, purpose, philosophy, and knowledge base of the social work profession. Introduces the 10 core competencies of the MSW curriculum and the generalist social work perspective in rural settings using the problem-solving approach.
Prerequisite: admission into the MSW program.
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SOWK 5115 - Social Welfare Policy: Human Rights and Social Justice
Credits: 3
Examines human rights and social and economic justice from a social work perspective, as well as systems that oppress and create injustice in the US and internationally.
Prerequisite: admission to the MSW program.
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SOWK 5120 - MSW Foundation Field Seminar I
Credits: 1
Develops and supports student integration of classroom and field practicum experiences in a seminar-style discussion of core competencies for the foundation year MSW student.
Prerequisite: taken concurrently with SOWK 5450 .
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SOWK 5121 - MSW Foundation Field Seminar II
Credits: 1
Develops and supports student integration of classroom and field practicum experiences in the 2nd seminar-style discussion course of core competence for the foundation year MSW student.
Prerequisite: taken concurrently with SOWK 5460.
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SOWK 5200 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
Credits: 3
A theoretical examination of human behavior and the social environment, focusing on individuals, families and small groups in the context of human life cycle development. Emphasizes issues of human diversity and social and economic justice in the context of the environment.
Prerequisite: admission into the MSW program and either completion of SOWK 5100 or concurrent enrollment.
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SOWK 5210 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
Credits: 3
A theoretical examination of human behavior in the social environment, focusing on groups, communities, organizations and institutions. Emphasizes issues of human diversity and social economic justice.
Prerequisite: SOWK 5200 .
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SOWK 5300 - Advanced Social Justice Practice
Credits: 3
Immerses beginning students into critical social work theory and social justice practice from a strengths-based persepctive, emphsaizing diversity/ethics/values/knowledge relative to clients and human service setting in a frontier state, emphasizing a system’s framework. Requires beginning mastery of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evalaution.
Prerequisite: Admission into the MSW program.
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SOWK 5310 - Generalist Social Work Practice II
Credits: 3
Applies social work skills, values and knowledge to the engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation processes with groups, organizations and communities. Emphasis on ethics and diversity in practice.
Prerequisite: admission into the MSW program; must have completed SOWK 5300.
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SOWK 5400 - Social Work Generalist Research Methods
Credits: 3
Covers design, implementation and interpretation of research in social work practice settings. Presents methods of program evaluation and practice research at all system levels using both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
Prerequisite: admission into the MSW program.
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SOWK 5450 - Field Practicum I
Credits: 3
Provides the opportunity for students to learn through experience the skills of entry-level generalist social work practice. The course consists of supervised practice, in a community service agency, of social work knowledge, values and skills learned in the classroom.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed, or be concurrently enrolled in, SOWK 5100 , SOWK 5200 , SOWK 5300 , and SOWK 5400 .
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SOWK 5495 - Social Work Research and Analysis
Credits: 3
Designed for MSW advanced standing students to address research methods and analysis in the context of the generalist problemsolving approach.
Prerequisite: admission to the MSW advanced standing program; concurrent enrollment in SOWK 5499 .
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SOWK 5499 - Advanced Generalist Social Justice Practice
Credits: 3
Initiates professional development from BSW practitioner to MSW intergrated advanced generalist practicioner. Course covers theory and practice from a strengths-based perspective, ethics, and values, social justice practice with emphasis on engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Focus on theory-informed, evidence-based practice models.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW advanced standing program.
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SOWK 5500 - Advanced Policy: Advocacy and Social Action
Credits: 3
Advanced generalist course builds on foundation and advanced year courses to prepare students to conduct comparative and advanced policy analysis and develop practice/ advocacy components. Emphasis is given to policy practice issues that address economic and social justice, diversity, populations at risk, and ethics and values.
Prerequisite: SOWK 5310 and SOWK 5115 or advanced standing.
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SOWK 5550 - Child Welfare Services
Credits: 3
Examines issues of child and family welfare in the context of national, state, and local policy and practice. Social and economic justice are examined as they relate to interventions with children and families.
Dual Listed SOWK 4550 .
Prerequisite: admission to advanced standing or SOWK 5100 and SOWK 5200 .
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SOWK 5600 - Advanced Generalist Practice
Credits: 3
Advanced applications of generalist problem-solving theories and skills in working with individuals and groups in the context of their environment. Issues of ethics, rural practice, diversity, and evaluations of practice addressed throughout the course.
Prerequisite: SOWK 5300 and SOWK 5310 or advanced standing.
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SOWK 5700 - Advanced Theories and Practice with Children and Families
Credits: 3
Advanced applications of generalist problem-solving theories and skills in working with children and families in the context of their environment. Issues of ethics, rural practice, diversity, and evaluations of practice addressed throughout the course.
Prerequisite: SOWK 5300 and SOWK 5310 or advanced standing.
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SOWK 5705 - Generalist Practice III: Group
Credits: 3
Focuses on theories and skills for leadership, supervision, and administration in social work practice. Study of models and best practices, as well as skill development, will move the student toward leadership in supervision and management competence.
Prerequisite: 2nd year MSW student; permission of instructor
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SOWK 5720 - Leadership Prac in Comm & Orgs
Credits: 3
This course emphasizes advanced understanding and application of models of rural community practice for promotion of well-being of client systems. Rurality and diversity/difference will be highlighted in this course. Models taught are appropriate to the social work profession, based on ethical considerations, cultural competency, and the strengths perspective.
Prerequisite: SOWK 5310 , SOWK 5300
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SOWK 5750 - Applied Research: Practice Evaluation
Credits: 3
This research-informed practice course focuses on the theory and use of small system design and program evaluation to evaluate one’s social work practice.
Prerequisite: SOWK 5400 .
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SOWK 5755 - Practice Evaluation
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 12)
Complete a non-thesis Plan B practice evaluation paper of quality, working with a committee structure. Must complete a minimum of two credit hours of 5755.
Prerequisite: SOWK 5750 ; or advanced standing status and SOWK 5495 .
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SOWK 5795 - Rural Health Care Seminar
Credits: 3
Examines social work and rural health and medical care for individuals, families and larger systems through policy, practice, and research. Includes a focus on the health and health care of older adults.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor, graduate standing, participation in WYO HealthCARE Inter-disciplinary rural training grant.
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SOWK 5800 - Advanced Seminar in Social Work
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 15)
Consideration of special topics of current interest in social work. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours when the topic of the seminar is different.
Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
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SOWK 5810 - Working with Children and Families in the Schools
Credits: 3
Enhances knowledge, skills, and values of the generalist social worker serving children of diverse backgrounds and their families in the school and its environment, preparing the social worker for a leadership role in a rural school setting.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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SOWK 5820 - School Social Work
Credits: 1
Builds on the skills developed in SOWK 5810, advancing the knowledge, values and skills necessary for school social work. Students integrate observations of school social work settings with theory and practice, and personal evaluation, within this seminar. Public school law and policy are highlighted.
Prerequisite: successful completion of SOWK 5810 .
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SOWK 5855 - MSW Advanced Field Seminar I
Credits: 1
Supports the advanced year MSW student’s experience in the field practicum. This course is taken concurrently with SOWK 5850 .
Prerequisite: taken concurrently with SOWK 5850 .
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SOWK 5856 - MSW Advanced Field Seminar II
Credits: 1-8
Max Credit (Max. 8)
Supports the advanced year MSW student’s experience in the field practicum. To be taken concurrently with SOWK 5850 , spring semester.
Prerequisite: SOWK 5855 ; concurrent with SOWK 5850 .
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SOWK 5881 - International Social Welfare and Social Development
Credits: 3
Examines the basic framework of social welfare analysis and social development programming in the international arena, employing a multinational comparative analysis approach to explore the wide array of responses to social need across the globe. Students employ multinational comparative analyses to an area of social concern.
Cross Listed INST 5881 .
Dual Listed SOWK 4881
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 ; ECON 1010 recommended.
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SOWK 5887 - American Indian Health
Credits: 3
Studies the impact of federal policy on development of American Indian Health programs and the current status of American Indian health.
Prerequisite: admission into graduate program.
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SOWK 5920 - Continuing Registration: On Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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SOWK 5940 - Continuing Registration: Off Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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SOWK 5960 - Thesis Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Scholarly research that contributes to the social work profession and applied social science fields. Student designs and carries out original research under the supervision of a social work faculty member. Thesis research is done as an individual research project.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate degree program.
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SOWK 5975 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 3)
In-depth exploration of a social work topic in consultation with a social work faculty member.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles
Credits: 3
Provides a survey of the discipline and foundation for other sociology courses. Explores major areas of interest - ranging from small groups and families to bureaucracies and social movements. Introduces significant concepts and theories, along with tools of social research. Gives attention to contemporary American society, as well as comparative and historical material.
USP Code [CS< >H]
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SOC 1100 - Social Problems and Issues
Credits: 3
Explores various approaches to defining and identifying social problems and applies basic sociological concepts and methods to analysis of selected social problems and issues.
USP Code [I,L< >(none)]
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SOC 1350 - American Indians in Contemporary Society
Credits: 3
Survey lecture course. Examines social and cultural issues and concerns of American Indians both on and off the reservations. Additionally, the status of American Indian people within the dominant society and culture are explored.
Cross Listed NAIS 1350 .
USP Code [CS,D< >(none)]
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SOC 2070 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences
Credits: 4
Presents central ideas of descriptive statistics and statistical inference, as applied to questions in social sciences. Includes graphs, averages, sampling, estimation, hypothesis-testing and relationships between variables. Introduces associated computer skills. Credit cannot be earned in more than one of STAT 2010, STAT 2050 , STAT 2070 , STAT 4220 , STAT 5520 .
Cross Listed STAT 2070 .
USP Code [QB< >Q]
Former Course Number [2000]
Prerequisite: MATH 1000 , MATH 1400 or equivalent.
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