2016-2017 Samford University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Religion Of related interest: UCBP 101 - Biblical Perspectives (4) . |
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RELG 314 - Christian Spirituality (4)
Study of the major works on Christian spirituality, with a goal to gaining knowledge of and appreciation for the spiritual tradition in the church. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Jan Term.
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RELG 316 - Singing the Faith (3)
Survey of the history and practice of congregational song, with primary focus on texts and secondary attention to functional use of music. Application of this literature in the design and leadership of worship. Cross-listed with MUSC 3130 . Offered: On rotation. (Formerly RELG 416)
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RELG 320 - Creation and Covenant in the Old Testament (4)
Examination of principal texts on creation and covenant in the Old Testament, with an emphasis on literary composition, extrabiblical parallels, and theological content. Students will investigate the probable meaning of these texts in their earliest settings and their appropriation in later religious communities. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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RELG 321 - Studies in the Psalms and Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament (4)
Examination of the literary character and function of the Psalms in Israel, including analysis of the literary masterpiece and spiritual classic known as Job. Also includes review of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and other poetical books. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring.
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RELG 325 - Gods and Monsters: The Religions and Cultures of the Ancient Near East (4)
Introduction to the history, culture, religion, and literature of the ancient Near East. This course will examine important texts from Mesopotamia such as the Gilgamesh Epic, the Babylonian Story of Creation, and the Code of Hammurabi. Special attention will be given to the ways in which this enduring culture influenced the Bible itself. Offered: Fall.
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RELG 331 - Studies in the Prophets (4)
Exploration of the background and message of Israel’s great preachers, the major and minor prophets of the Old Testament, and the relevance of their insights for today. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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RELG 333 - Sociology of Religion (4)
Analysis of beliefs, practices, and the organized expression of religion and society. Cross-listed with SOCI 333 . Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring.
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RELG 340 - Archaeology and the Lands of the Bible (4)
Introduction to the history, methods, and results of archaeology as related to the Bible and the people and lands of the Bible. The course also introduces the geography and topography of the “Holy Land.” The course extends from the Neolithic period (8500-4300 BCE) to the Roman period (63 BCE-360 CE). Prereq: UCCA 102 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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RELG 341 - Martyrdom and Apocalypticism (4)
Examination of later writings of the New Testament against the background of the church’s precarious position in the late first century and of Greco-Roman culture. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall.
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RELG 342 - Life and Letters of Paul (4)
Introduction to the historical-critical study of Paul and his letters. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring.
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RELG 343 - The Johannine Writings (4)
Introduction to the historical critical study of the Gospel and Letters of John, with attention to the community behind these documents, as well as the reception of these documents among the early Christians. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Jan Term.
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RELG 345 - Varieties of Ancient Paganism from Alexander to Julian (4)
Introduction to the major pagan religions of the Greco-Roman period, from the conquests of Alexander the Great (332 BCE) to the death of Julian the Apostate (363 CE). Some attention is paid to the pagan influences on emerging Judaism and Christianity. Cross-listed with CLAS 345 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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RELG 350 - Jesus and the Gospels (4)
Introduction to the historical-critical study of the gospels, focusing on the synoptic Problem and the Historical Jesus. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring.
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RELG 351 - Contemporary Theology (4)
Examination of important theological movements of the modern era with an emphasis on church-related theologians. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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RELG 354 - Pastoral Theology (4)
Exploration of the nature of pastoral ministry in the cultural context of the 21st century, focusing on the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of pastoral care. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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RELG 355 - Missiology (4)
Introduction to missiology, focusing on its biblical, historical, and theological foundations, in order to explore the mission of God in the cultural context of the 21st century.
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RELG 361 - Pastoral Care (4)
Internship in hospital chaplaincy with Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Jan Term.
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RELG 371 - The Craft of Religious Studies (4)
Development of analytical, research, and writing skills in the various disciplines within religious studies in a small seminar format. Students engage in reading and analysis of both primary and secondary materials and complete a directed research paper. Prereqs: UCCA 102 and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring
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RELG 373 - Women and Religion (4)
Examination of images and roles of women in Christianity and other major world religions. It includes the examination of religious ideology and its role in shaping social life, the many ways in which women exercise authority in religious traditions, the ways in which women have been innovative in those traditions, and the ways in which women have reinterpreted and re-appropriated patriarchal texts and structures. Cross-listed with SOCI 373 . Prereq: UCCP 102 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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RELG 375 - Religion and the Body: Body Images & Practices across Religious Traditions (4)
Virtually all religions have something to say about “the body”-its holiness, its repulsiveness, its divinity, its profanity, its promise as a vehicle for salvation, or its peril as a vehicle of degradation. This seminar examines the distinctive, familiar, and unfamiliar ways in which religious traditions understand the body. Utilizing specific case-studies across religious traditions, this course explores the bodily phenomena of ritual, sacrifice, asceticism, dress (and nakedness), sexuality (and asexuality), and dietary practices, among others. Throughout, theoretical and methodological frameworks for understanding the body across religious traditions will be illuminated. Prereq: UCCP 102 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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RELG 381 - Religions of Asia (4)
Investigation of religions of South, Southeast, and East Asia, emphasizing their distinctive histories, beliefs, and practices. Offered: Spring.
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RELG 390 - Monarchs, Bishops, and Martyrs: The English Reformation (4)
Study of historical and religious factors of the English Reformation. Course is taught in London with visits to historical sites. Cross-listed with HIST 390 and POLS 390 . Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Jan Term.
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RELG 393 - Field Methods in Archaeology (4)
Hands-on introduction to the field methods of excavation and recording, current theories of archaeology, and Hellenistic and Roman Galilee. Taught in Israel. Offered: Summer.
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RELG 394 - Archaeology of Early Judaism and Christianity (4)
Survey of the history of Israel and the lands of the Bible during the Hellenistic through the Byzantine periods, correlating the evidence from ancient written sources with the archaeology of the region to present a picture of politics, religion, and economics from a historical perspective. Taught in Israel. Offered: Summer.
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RELG 414 - Worship Design (3)
Study of musical, theological, pastoral, philosophical, and technological principles that inform public Christian worship. Application of principles through guided experience in worship planning and leadership. Cross-listed with MUSC 4140 . Offered: Spring.
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RELG 433 - Baptists: Their History and Theology (4)
Survey of Baptist history from its beginnings in Europe and in colonial and revolutionary, with emphasis on the origin and development of the Southern Baptist Convention. Cross-listed with HIST 433 . Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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RELG 491 - Independent Study in Religion (1-3)
Directed reading and/or research on a topic in religion intended to give special training or preparation in subject areas not covered in the regular religion course offerings. Grading is pass/fail. May be repeated if topics are different, for a maximum of 3 credits. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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RELG 492 - Independent Study in Religion (2)
Directed reading and/or research on a topic in religion intended to give special training or preparation in subject areas not covered in the regular religion course offerings. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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RELG 493 - Independent Study in Religion (3)
Directed reading and/or research on a topic in religion intended to give special training or preparation in subject areas not covered in the regular religion course offerings. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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RELG 494 - Independent Study in Religion (4)
Directed reading and/or research on a topic in religion intended to give special training or preparation in subject areas not covered in the regular religion course offerings. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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RELG 497 - Special Topics in Religion (4)
Unique, one-time courses offered either by visiting professors or as experimental courses by members of the department. Topics vary.
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RELG 498 - Religion Seminar (4)
Correlation of the various studies within the religion major, focusing on a senior assessment paper or subject. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring.
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RELG 499 - Senior Seminar in Religious Leadership & Organizations (4)
Study of religious leadership and organizations through supervised experience in a congregation or other faith-based organization. Prereqs: UCBP 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring.
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RCBS 310 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology (3)
Introduces the physiologic and pharmacologic basis of cardiopulmonary medications. Preparation, calculation of dosages and mixtures, and general principles of pharmacology will be covered followed by an in-depth discussion of bronchoactive drugs and drug groups related to the cardiopulmonary system such as neuromuscular blocking agents, central nervous system depressants, cardiovascular agents, and diuretics. Offered: Spring.
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RCBS 312 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology (4)
In-depth study of cardiac and pulmonary anatomy and physiology, including the procedures commonly used to evaluate these systems. Topics include function of the respiratory system, ventilation mechanics; gas transport in the blood; regulation of breathing, circulation, blood flow and pressure, and cardiac output. The heart-lung relationship and clinical applications will be emphasized. Offered: Spring.
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RCBS 320 - Respiratory Care Principles (3)
The history of the profession, the principles of chemistry, physics, and infection control as they apply to respiratory care, as well as respiratory care procedures are presented. Principles of applying respiratory care to patients, indications, hazards, contraindications, and evaluation of therapy are addressed. Modes of care include medical gases, humidity/aerosol therapy, aerosol medications, positive pressure breathing, incentive spirometry, expiratory resistance, postural drainage and percussion/vibration. Noninvasive monitoring techniques including oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, and simple pulmonary function testing will be included. Review of clinical analyzing devices, patient safety, recordkeeping, and an introduction to patient assessment, respiratory pharmacology, and evidence-based care. Prereqs: RCBS 310 and RCBS 312 . Offered: Fall.
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RCBS 322 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (3)
In-depth study of pathologies of the cardiac and pulmonary anatomy and physiology, including the procedures commonly used to evaluate these systems. Common pathophysiology etiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Specific pulmonary medicine topics include: obstructive and restrictive disorders, neoplastic lung disease, disordered breathing, cardiovascular disorders, neurologic and neuromuscular disorders, shock, trauma, sepsis, near drowning, burns, smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, drug overdose, renal failure, acute G.I. disturbances, and post-operative respiratory care. Prereqs: RCBS 310 and RCBS 312 . Offered: Fall.
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RCBS 324 - Patient Assessment and Disease Management (3)
Fundamentals of respiratory assessment will be covered to include review of existing data in the patient record, patient history, physical examination, oximetry, blood gases, respiratory monitoring, pulmonary function assessment, laboratory studies, chest and upper airway radiographs, ventilation/perfusion scans, bedside EKG interpretation, and cardiovascular monitoring. Respiratory care management of chronic/extended diseases and conditions will be practiced with special emphasis on chronic intermittent obstructive lung disease (asthma), chronic obstructive lung diseases, restrictive lung diseases, and heart failure. Prereqs: RCBS 310 and RCBS 312 . Offered: Fall.
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RCBS 326 - Assessment, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics Lab (3)
Students will gain hands-on experience with respiratory care equipment. Students select, assemble, and check equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness. Equipment malfunctions and actions to correct malfunctions will also be covered. Equipment will include oxygen-delivery devices, humidifiers, aerosol generators, pressure ventilators, gas delivery, metering and analyzing devices, percussors, vibrators, environmental devices, manometers, gauges, and vacuum systems. Maintenance of artificial airways, fiber optic bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, chest tube maintenance, and arterial blood gas sampling will also be discussed. Basic life support will be covered to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, manual ventilation, endotracheal intubation, airway care, and administration of respiratory medications. Prereqs: RCBS 310 and RCBS 312 . Offered: Fall.
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RCBS 328 - Clinical Practice Observation I (1)
Students will observe and critique competencies related to respiratory care procedures in general medical and surgical floors. Introduces students to clinical respiratory care procedures. Topics include: introduction to the clinical affiliate, patient assessment, medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy, and airway care. Prereqs: RCBS 310 and RCBS 312 . Offered: Fall.
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RCBS 329 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics (3)
An overview of the various areas comprising cardiopulmonary diagnostics to include normal and abnormal pulmonary function and related technology. The student will learn how to perform, interpret, and evaluate various pulmonary function studies. In addition, the student will learn the operation and maintenance of pulmonary function and gas analysis equipment. Other topics include 12-lead ECG interpretation, nutritional assessment, sleep disorders and testing, stress and exercise testing, metabolic testing, and non-invasive cardiology. Prereqs: RCBS 310 and RCBS 312 . Offered: Fall.
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RCBS 330 - Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care (3)
The processes of growth and development relating to respiratory care from the fetus to the adolescent will be discussed. This course relates physiologic function to respiratory care including assessment, evaluation, and treatment. Topics include: fetal growth and development, neonatal growth and development, fetal assessment, fetal evaluation, neonatal assessment, neonatal evaluation, neonatal respiratory care, neonatal pathology, pediatric pathology, pediatric assessment, pediatric respiratory care, and mechanical ventilation of the neonatal and pediatric patient. Prereqs: RCBS 320 and RCBS 322 . Offered: Spring.
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RCBS 332 - Critical Care and Mechanical Ventilation I (3)
Provides instruction in the theory, set-up, operation and maintenance of mechanical ventilators and related equipment, including noninvasive ventilators. Topics include: mechanical ventilator theory, ventilator operation, ventilator maintenance and trouble shooting. Provides instruction on all phases of adult critical care and continuous mechanical ventilation. The history of mechanical ventilation, modes of mechanical ventilatory support, implementation, monitoring, ventilator weaning and discontinuance will be covered. Advanced critical care techniques for invasive and non-invasive patient monitoring will be covered. Hemodynamic monitoring will include arterial pressure monitoring, central venous and pulmonary artery catheters, and cardiac output measurement. Non-invasive monitoring techniques such as oximetry, capnography, and ECG monitoring will be included. Prereqs: RCBS 320 and RCBS 322 . Offered: Spring.
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RCBS 334 - Introduction to Research
This course will introduce the student to clinical research methods and review concepts involved in descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics covered include overview of the research process, literature review, research hypothesis, research designs, sample selection, measurement methods, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics. Offered: Spring.
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RCBS 336 - Critical Care Lab (2)
Students will gain hands-on experience with respiratory care equipment used in the critical care setting. Students select, assemble, and check equipment for proper function, operation and cleanliness. Equipment malfunctions and actions to correct malfunctions will also be covered. Equipment will include specialized oxygen-delivery devices (high flow), critical care and specialized mechanical ventilators, advanced monitoring and therapy devices. Special procedures associated with the care of patients receiving mechanical ventilation and arterial monitoring and sampling will also be discussed. Advanced life support will be covered and practiced with simulated critical-care patient scenarios. Prereq: RCBS 326 . Offered: Spring.
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RCBS 338 - Clinical Practice I (5)
This course provides students the opportunity to further develop both basic and advanced skills required in the intensive care of the respiratory patient. Topics include: patient assessment, medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy; airway care using nasal, endotracheal, tracheal tubes; initiation of mechanical ventilation, patient stabilization and monitoring, evaluation of hemodynamic variables, bronchial hygiene, evaluation for weaning, endotracheal intubation, extubation, arterial line sampling, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, and non-invasive monitoring. The students will also begin rotations in pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy observation, long-term care, and pediatric care. Prereq: RCBS 328 . Offered: Spring.
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RCBS 440 - Critical Care and Mechanical Ventilation II (3)
Advanced mechanical ventilation techniques, including advanced concepts in adult and neonatal mechanical ventilators, transport, and homecare; overview of advanced mechanical ventilation techniques, such as high frequency oscillation, NAVA, tracheal gas insufflation, and partial liquid ventilation. Prereq: RCBS 332 . Offered: Fall.
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RCBS 442 - Clinical Seminar I (3)
Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and theory. Review of respiratory care with an emphasis on problem solving and decision making. Practice board credentialing examinations will be administered for CRT and RRT examination preparation. Current issues relevant to respiratory care will be explored to include new treatments and technologies, and issues related to professional development and practice. Prereqs: RCBS 330 and RCBS 332 . Offered: Fall.
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RCBS 444 - Research Project I (1)
Guided activities to develop an appropriate research question and research methodology for completion of the required research requirements. This course also includes an introduction to basic testing and/or procedures used in basic sciences research, such as gene arrays, assays, and cell cultures. Prereq: RCBS 334 . Offered: Fall.
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RCBS 446 - Advanced Critical Care Lab (2)
Students will gain hands-on experience with advanced respiratory care equipment used in the critical care setting. Students select, assemble, and check equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness. Equipment malfunctions and actions to correct malfunctions will also be covered. Equipment will include critical care and specialized mechanical ventilators, advanced monitoring and therapy devices. Special procedures associated with the care of patients receiving mechanical ventilation and arterial monitoring and sampling will also be discussed. Advanced life support will be covered and practiced with simulated critical-care patient scenarios. Prereq: RCBS 336 . Offered: Fall.
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RCBS 448 - Clinical Practice II (8)
This course provides an opportunity to acquire clinical experience in the intensive care of neonatal and pediatric patients. Topics include: patient assessment, medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, airway care, initiation of mechanical ventilation, patient stabilization and monitoring, evaluation of hemodynamic variables, bronchial hygiene, evaluation for weaning, endotracheal intubation, monitoring (invasive and non-invasive), labor and delivery assistance, and transport. Students are also given the opportunity to further develop their adult critical-care skills. Prereq: RCBS 338 . Offered: Fall.
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RCBS 450 - Clinical Seminar II (3)
Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and theory. Emphasis will be placed on decision-making and problem-solving as they relate to neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. Current issues relevant to the neonatal and pediatric respiratory care will be discussed. Review of respiratory care will continue as it pertains to the certified (CRT) and registry (RRT) credentialing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Successful completion of the NBRC self-assessment (SAE) registry examinations are required in order to meet course requirements. Prereq: RCBS 442 . Offered: Spring.
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RCBS 452 - Senior Seminar and Simulation Capstone (2)
This capstone course is designed to help students unify the knowledge obtained throughout the program and practice applying it to challenging scenarios that require ethical decision-making and wisdom to determine professional conduct. Effective communication and interpersonal skills will be practiced in a variety of live scenarios. Prereq: RCBS 442 . Offered: Spring.
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RCBS 454 - Research Project II (1)
Guided activities to investigate an appropriate research question, completion of data collection, and analysis for completion of the required program research requirements. Investigation will occur through participation in small teams. Prereq: RCBS 444 . Offered: Spring.
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RCBS 456 - Management and Education (3)
An introduction to basic principles and techniques used in respiratory care education. Topics include: patient education, in-service education, course design, objectives, lesson plan development, learning activities, use of media, presentation development, testing, and evaluation. Management principles and problems as they relate to respiratory care and the management of the department, hospital, service organization, and health programs will be discussed. Offered: Spring.
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RCBS 458 - Clinical Practice III (6)
This course provides an opportunity to advance the student experience with neonatal and pediatric respiratory care in the areas of patient assessment and monitoring (invasive and non-invasive), mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), airway care, labor and delivery assistance, and transport. Reinforcement of adult intensive care, greater participation in critical-care procedures, and assisting physician and other clinicians with advanced procedures is encouraged. In addition, students are provided with opportunities for assisting with pulmonary rehabilitation and sleep disorders testing. Elective clinical rotations may be requested as available. Greater interaction with physicians and other health care practitioners is expected in this final clinical. Prereq: RCBS 448 . Offered: Spring.
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RCMS 510 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology (3)
Introduces the physiologic and pharmacologic basis of cardiopulmonary medications. Preparation, calculation of dosages and mixtures, and general principles of pharmacology will be covered followed by an in-depth discussion of bronchoactive drugs and drug groups related to the cardiopulmonary system such as neuromuscular blocking agents, central nervous system depressants, cardiovascular agents, and diuretics. Offered: Fall.
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RCMS 512 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology and Pathophysiology (4)
In-depth study of cardiac and pulmonary anatomy and physiology, including the procedures commonly used to evaluate these systems. Topics include function of the respiratory system; ventilation mechanics; gas transport in the blood; regulation of breathing, circulation, blood flow and pressure, cardiac output; common pathophysiology etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. The heart-lung relationship and clinical applications will be emphasized. Specific pulmonary medicine topics include: obstructive and restrictive disorders, neoplastic lung disease, disordered breathing, cardiovascular disorders, neurologic and neuromuscular disorders, shock, trauma, sepsis, near drowning, burns, smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, drug overdose, renal failure, acute G.I. disturbances, and post-operative respiratory care. Offered: Fall.
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RCMS 520 - Respiratory Care Principles (3)
The history of the profession, the principles of chemistry, physics, and infection control as they apply to respiratory care, as well as respiratory care procedures are presented. Principles of applying respiratory care to patients, indications, hazards, contraindications, and evaluation of therapy are addressed. Modes of care include medical gases, humidity/aerosol therapy, aerosol medications, positive pressure breathing, incentive spirometry, expiratory resistance, postural drainage and percussion/vibration. Noninvasive monitoring techniques including oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, and simple pulmonary function testing will be included. Review of clinical analyzing devices, patient safety, recordkeeping, and an introduction to patient assessment, respiratory pharmacology, and evidence-based care. Offered: Fall.
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RCMS 524 - Patient Assessment and Disease Management (3)
Fundamentals of respiratory assessment will be covered to include review of existing data in the patient record, patient history, physical examination, oximetry, blood gases, respiratory monitoring, pulmonary function assessment, laboratory studies, chest and upper airway radiographs, ventilation/perfusion scans, bedside EKG interpretation, and cardiovascular monitoring. Respiratory care management of chronic/extended diseases and conditions will be practiced with special emphasis on chronic intermittent obstructive lung disease (asthma), chronic obstructive lung diseases, restrictive lung diseases, and heart failure. Offered: Fall.
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RCMS 526 - Assessment, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics Lab (3)
Students will gain hands-on experience with respiratory care equipment. Students select, assemble, and check equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness. Equipment malfunctions and actions to correct malfunctions will also be covered. Equipment will include oxygen-delivery devices, humidifiers, aerosol generators, pressure ventilators, gas delivery, metering and analyzing devices, percussors, vibrators, environmental devices, manometers, gauges, and vacuum systems. Maintenance of artificial airways, fiber optic bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, chest tube maintenance, and arterial blood gas sampling will also be discussed. Basic life support will be covered to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, manual ventilation, endotracheal intubation, airway care, and administration of respiratory medications. Offered: Fall.
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RCMS 528 - Clinical Observation I (1)
Students will observe and critique competencies related to respiratory care procedures in general medical and surgical floors. Introduces students to clinical respiratory care procedures. Topics include: introduction to the clinical affiliate, patient assessment, medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy, and airway care. Offered: Fall.
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RCMS 529 - PFT and Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics (3)
An overview of the various areas comprising cardiopulmonary diagnostics to include normal and abnormal pulmonary function and related technology. The student will learn how to perform, interpret, and evaluate various pulmonary function studies. In addition, the student will learn the operation and maintenance of pulmonary function and gas analysis equipment. Other topics include 12-lead ECG interpretation, nutritional assessment, sleep disorders and testing, stress and exercise testing, metabolic testing, and non-invasive cardiology. Prereqs: RCMS 512 and RCMS 524 . Offered: Spring.
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RCMS 530 - Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care (3)
The processes of growth and development relating to respiratory care from the fetus to the adolescent will be discussed. This course relates physiologic function to respiratory care including assessment, evaluation, and treatment. Topics include: fetal growth and development, neonatal growth and development, fetal assessment, fetal evaluation, neonatal assessment, neonatal evaluation, neonatal respiratory care, neonatal pathology, pediatric pathology, pediatric assessment, pediatric respiratory care, and mechanical ventilation of the neonatal and pediatric patient. Prereqs: RCMS 512 and RCMS 524 .
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RCMS 532 - Critical Care and Mechanical Ventilation I (3)
Provides instruction in the theory, set-up, operation and maintenance of mechanical ventilators and related equipment, including noninvasive ventilators. Topics include: mechanical ventilator theory, ventilator operation, ventilator maintenance and troubleshooting. Provides instruction on all phases of adult critical care and continuous mechanical ventilation. The history of mechanical ventilation, modes of mechanical ventilatory support, implementation, monitoring, ventilator weaning and discontinuance will be covered. Advanced critical care techniques for invasive and non-invasive patient monitoring will be covered. Hemodynamic monitoring will include arterial pressure monitoring, central venous and pulmonary artery catheters, and cardiac output measurement. Non-invasive monitoring techniques such as oximetry, capnography, and ECG monitoring will be included. Prereqs: RCMS 520 and RCMS 526 .
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RCMS 534 - Introduction to Research (2)
This course will introduce the student to clinical research methods and review concepts involved in descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics covered include overview of the research process, literature review, research hypothesis, research designs, sample selection, measurement methods, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics. Offered: Summer.
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RCMS 536 - Critical Care Lab (3)
Students will gain hands-on experience with respiratory care equipment used in the critical care setting. Students select, assemble, and check equipment for proper function, operation and cleanliness. Equipment malfunctions and actions to correct malfunctions will also be covered. Equipment will include specialized oxygen-delivery devices (high flow), critical care and specialized mechanical ventilators, advanced monitoring and therapy devices. Special procedures associated with the care of patients receiving mechanical ventilation and arterial monitoring and sampling will also be discussed. Advanced life support will be covered and practiced with simulated critical-care patient scenarios. Prereq: RCMS 520 and RCMS 526 . Offered: Spring.
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RCMS 538 - Clinical Practice I (5)
This course provides students the opportunity to further develop both basic and advanced skills required in the intensive care of the respiratory patient. Topics include: patient assessment, medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy; airway care using nasal, endotracheal, tracheal tubes; initiation of mechanical ventilation, patient stabilization and monitoring, evaluation of hemodynamic variables, bronchial hygiene, evaluation for weaning, endotracheal intubation, extubation, arterial line sampling, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, and non-invasive monitoring. The students will also begin rotations in pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy observation, long-term care, and pediatric care. Prereq: RCMS 510 and RCMS 528 . Offered: Spring.
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RCMS 548 - Clinical Practice II (5)
This course provides an opportunity to acquire clinical experience in the intensive care of neonatal and pediatric patients. Topics include: patient assessment, medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, airway care, initiation of mechanical ventilation, patient stabilization and monitoring, evaluation of hemodynamic variables, bronchial hygiene, evaluation for weaning, endotracheal intubation, monitoring (invasive and non-invasive), labor and delivery assistance, and transport. Students are also given the opportunity to further develop their adult critical care skills. Prereq: RCMS 538 . Offered: Summer.
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RCMS 640 - Critical Care and Mechanical Ventilation II (3)
Advanced mechanical ventilation techniques, including advanced concepts in adult and neonatal mechanical ventilators, transport, and homecare; overview of advanced mechanical ventilation techniques, such as high frequency oscillation, NAVA, tracheal gas insufflation, and partial liquid ventilation. Prereq: RCMS 532 . Offered: Summer.
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RCMS 642 - Clinical Seminar I (3)
Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and theory. Review of respiratory care with an emphasis on problem solving and decision making. Practice board credentialing examinations will be administered for CRT and RRT examination preparation. Current issues relevant to respiratory care will be explored to include new treatments and technologies, and issues related to professional development and practice. Prereqs: RCMS 640 . Offered: Fall.
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RCMS 644 - Research Project I (1)
Guided activities to develop an appropriate research question and research methodology for completion of the required research requirements. This course also includes an introduction to basic testing and/or procedures used in basic sciences research, such as gene arrays, assays, and cell cultures. Prereq: RCMS 534 . Offered: Fall.
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RCMS 646 - Advanced Critical Care Lab (1)
Students will gain hands-on experience with advanced respiratory care equipment used in the critical care setting. Students select, assemble, and check equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness. Equipment malfunctions and actions to correct malfunctions will also be covered. Equipment will include critical care and specialized mechanical ventilators, advanced monitoring and therapy devices. Special procedures associated with the care of patients receiving mechanical ventilation and arterial monitoring and sampling will also be discussed. Advanced life support will be covered and practiced with simulated critical-care patient scenarios. Prereq: RCMS 536 .
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RCMS 648 - Clinical Practice III (6)
This course provides an opportunity to advance students’ clinical experience in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care in the areas of patient assessment and monitoring (invasive and non-invasive), mechanical ventilation, ECMO, airway care, labor and delivery assistance, and transport. Students will also have an opportunity for reinforcement of adult intensive care, greater participation in critical care procedures, and assisting physicians and other clinicians with advanced procedures. In addition, students are provided with opportunities for assisting with pulmonary rehabilitation and sleep disorders testing. Prereq: RCMS 548 . Offered: Fall.
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RCMS 650 - Clinical Seminar II (3)
Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and theory. Emphasis will be placed on decision-making and problem-solving as they relate to neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. Current issues relevant to the neonatal and pediatric respiratory care will be discussed. Review of respiratory care will continue as it pertains to the certified (CRT) and registry (RRT) credentialing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Successful completion of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) SAE self-assessment registry examinations are required in order to meet course requirements. Prereq: RCMS 642 . Offered: Spring.
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RCMS 654 - Research Project II (1)
Guided activities to investigate an appropriate research question, completion of data collection, and analysis for completion of the required program research requirements. Investigation will occur through participation in small teams. Prereq: RCMS 644 .
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RCMS 654 - Research Project II (1)
Guided activities to investigate an appropriate research question, completion of data collection, and analysis for completion of the required program research requirements. Investigation will occur through participation in small teams. Prereq: RCMS 644 .
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RCMS 656 - Management and Education (3)
An introduction to basic principles and techniques used in respiratory care education. Topics include: patient education, in-service education, course design, objectives, lesson plan development, learning activities, use of media, presentation development, testing, and evaluation. Management principles and problems as they relate to respiratory care and the management of the department, hospital, service organization, and health programs will be discussed. Offered: Fall.
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RCMS 658 - Clinical Practice IV (6)
This course provides an opportunity to complete remaining clinical competencies and obtain additional exposure to clinical areas. Elective clinical rotations may be experienced as available. Students will also have an opportunity for reinforcement of adult intensive care, greater participation in critical care procedures, and assisting physicians and other clinicians with advanced procedures. Greater interaction with physicians and other health care practitioners is expected in this final clinical. Prereq: RCMS 648 . Offered: Spring.
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RCMS 660 - Critical Thinking and Professionalism (1)
This capstone course is designed to help students unify the knowledge obtained throughout the program and practice applying it to challenging scenarios that require ethical decision-making and wisdom to determine professional conduct. Effective communication and interpersonal skills will be practiced in a variety of live scenarios. Prereq: RCMS 656 . Offered: Spring.
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School of the Arts |
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SOA 200 - Arts in Society (3)
This course provides students with a working knowledge of the meaning and importance of the arts as a product of the creative imagination in a dynamic interaction with a society. Its purpose is to develop deeper understanding of human expression in the context of global and national development. Satisfies the general education fine arts requirement for non-School of the Arts majors. Prereqs/Co-reqs: UCCA 102 ; UCCP 101 and UCCP 102 . Offered: Every semester.
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SOA 250 - Arts Perspective (3)
This course will explore the language and application of “arts” across the disciplines of music, theatre, and visual arts in order to develop a deeper understanding of the creative imagination in a dynamic interaction with society. Satisfies the general education fine arts requirement for School of the Arts majors. Prereqs/Co-reqs: UCCA 102 ; UCCP 101 and UCCP 102 . Offered: Every semester.
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Science & Religion |
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SCRL 410 - Special Topics in Science and Religion (2)
In-depth, seminar-style exploration of a specific designated topic in science and religion. Course may be repeated for different topics; maximum of 12 credits. Prereq: Grade of C or better in PHIL 210 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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SCRL 450 - Seminar in Science and Religion (4)
Capstone experience for science and religion majors culminating in a project and/or paper. Emphasis on critical thinking and reading, writing, speaking, and research in matters of science and religion. Specific course content and format varies to remain topical and applicable to student and instructor interests. Prereqs: Grade of C or better in PHIL 210 and SCRL 410 . Offered: Spring.
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Social Work |
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SOWK 501 - Foundations of Social Work (3)
This course provides students with an introduction to the social work profession. The course emphasizes theories of human behavior and the social environment. The course also includes content on the integration of faith and social work practice, fields of social work practice, and professional identity. Offered: Fall.
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SOWK 502 - Social Work Practice I: Individuals (3)
This course provides students with an overview of social work practice and introduces students to the Generalist Intervention Model (GIM) (Kirst-Ashman and Hull, 2009), a planned change model that divides direct social work practice into seven categories or stages: 1) Engagement, 2) Assessment, 3) Planning, 4) Implementation, 5) Evaluation, 6) Termination, 7) Follow up. The Practice I course applies the GIM to social work practice with individual clients. Offered: Fall.
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SOWK 503 - Human Rights, Social Justice, and Social Work Ethics (3)
This course introduces students to the values that serve as a foundation for professional social work practice. The course incorporates a human rights perspective that emphasizes the dignity and worth of all people, as well as a social justice perspective that prioritizes the importance of equitable and just social structures. The course also introduces students to professional social work values, as exemplified in the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics, as well as various legal and regulatory codes. Students are also trained to recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas. Offered: Fall.
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SOWK 504 - Social Welfare Policy (3)
This course examines the historical and philosophical foundations of the modern welfare state, and explores current social welfare policy issues. The course examines social welfare policy from a global perspective by comparing US social welfare policy approaches to approaches utilized in other nations. The course also prepares students to engage in effective policy analysis and advocacy. Offered: Fall.
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SOWK 505 - Field Placement I (3)
This course involves a 200-hour field placement at a social service agency, as well as a one-hour per week field placement seminar. Field Placement I emphasizes development of advanced generalist social work practice skills. Offered: Fall.
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SOWK 506 - Social Work Research (3)
This course introduces students to both qualitative and quantitative approaches to social science research. Course content includes the development of research questions and problems, the selection of a methodological approach appropriate for the research problem, hypothesis formation, research design, instrumentation, sample selection, data collection, data analysis, and the presentation of results and findings. The course also includes content related to research ethics and protection of research participants. Offered: Spring.
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SOWK 507 - Social Work Practice II: Families and Groups (3)
This course builds on the Social Work Practice I course (SOWK 502 ) by applying the Kirst-Ashman and Hull (2009) Generalist Intervention Model (GIM) (engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, termination, and follow up) to social work practice with families and groups. Prereq: SOWK 502 . Offered: Spring.
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SOWK 508 - Social Work Practice III: Communities and Organizations (3)
This course builds on the Social Work Practice I course (SOWK 502 ) by applying the Kirst-Ashman and Hull (2009) Generalist Intervention Model (GIM) (engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, termination, and follow up) to social work practice with communities and organizations. Prereq: SOWK 502 . Offered: Spring.
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SOWK 509 - Diversity and Multicultural Social Work Practice (3)
This course introduces students to the various dimensions of human diversity and discusses the links between minority status and oppression and disenfranchisement. The course emphasizes culturally sensitive social work practice. An anti-oppressive practice approach is used to frame multicultural social work practice. Offered: Spring.
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SOWK 510 - Field Placement II (3)
This course involves a 200-hour field placement at a social service agency (which typically takes place at the same field placement site as Field Placement I, SOWK 505 ), as well as a one-hour per week field placement seminar. Field Placement II emphasizes continued development of advanced generalist social work practice skills. Prereq: SOWK 505 . Offered: Spring.
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SOWK 550 - Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment (3)
This elective course examines various substances of abuse and provides training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of substance abuse disorders. Offered: As needed.
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SOWK 551 - Congregational Social Work (3)
This elective course examines the church congregation as a context for social work practice, identifying the roles and skills necessary for effective practice. This course examines congregational social work practice in the context of the church’s historical role in social service provision and current practices in church social work. Special emphasis is given to missions partnerships as both an expression of and a tool for congregational social work. Offered: As needed.
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SOWK 552 - Global Poverty: Responses Across Cultures (3)
This course examines poverty in various non-Western cultures and covers the nature, scope, and distribution of poverty; definitions of poverty; common characteristics of the poor; as well as cultural traditions and folkways which contribute to the problem. This course also examines social welfare/social work responses, and faith-based models in addressing the problems of global poverty. Offered: As needed.
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SOWK 553 - Family Policy (3)
This elective course examines the relevance of government and business policies to the lives of children and families. The course also prepares students to assess the influence of policies using criteria drawn from social work and related fields. Offered: Spring and Summer, on rotation.
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SOWK 590 - Special Topics in Social Work (3)
This elective course explores a unique aspect of the social work profession that is not the focus of an existing course. Topics are selected based on faculty and/or student interest. Offered: Spring and Summer, on rotation.
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SOWK 599 - Independent Study (MSW Program) (1-3)
This elective course provides students the opportunity to explore a topic of interest under the direction of a faculty member. The course also offers students an opportunity to participate in research projects under the direction of a faculty member. Prior to the beginning of the independent study experience, the student taking the course and the faculty member supervising it must agree upon an individualized plan of study. The course may be configured to award one, two, or three credits, based on the workload associated with the individualized plan. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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