Possible Courses For Graduate Electives Outside the School of Social Work

Communication

COMM 4113 Legal Communication (FA) Examines communication processes in the legal environment and focuses on communication skills and behaviors among judges, attornerys litigants, and jurors.  Particular attention will be given to verbal strategies and nonverbal messages related to interviews, negotiation, mediation, litigation and to the rhetorical functions of legal pleadings and judicail opinions.

COMM 4123 Communication, Gender, and Popular Culture (IR) Studies representatives of femininity and masculinity in popular culture contexts such as magazines, videos, television, advertising, film, popular music, and sports.  Examines the various ways that media representations affect gender identities.

COMM 4323 Communication and Gender (SP) Study of the processes, effects, and managements of communicative conflict, including a consideration of conflict styles, power, goals, tactics, assessment, self-intervention and third-party intervention.  Prerequisite: COMM 1313 and junior standing.

COMM 4333 Communication and Gender (SP) Study of the nature, construction, functions, and effects of gender and gender-role stereotypes related to verbal and nonverbal communication, small-group and organizational interaction, and mass medicated images in contemporary culture.

COMM 4343 Intercultural Communication (FA) Study of intercultural communication skills, intercultural issues and their impact at home and abroad, and cross-cultural comparisons of communication phenomena from a variety of theoretical perspectives.

COMM 4373 Political Cocmmunication (SP) Study of the nature and function of the communication process as it operates in the political environment. (Same as PLSC 4373)

COMM 4413 Communication, Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict (IR) Examines Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) research and techniques focusing primarily on negotiation and mediation.  Supplements and extends material presented in COMM 4323 (Communication and Conflict).  Exlplores the verbal and nonverbal messages occurring during negotiation and mediation situation in business, legal, and counseling environments. Prepares students for roles involving negotiation and mediation.

COMM 4623 Relational Communication (SP) Review of the major theories and concepts in a relational approach to interpersonal communication.  Provides exposure to a sampling of the research findings in relational communication.

COMM 5343 Interpersonal Coummunication (FA) Theory and research concerning the exchange of information and the mutual influencing of behavior among people.  Prerequisite: graduate standing.

COMM 5363 Seminar in Small Group Communication (SU) A consideration of recent developments in small group research which relate to problem solving tasks, leadership and other kinds of human interaction through speech communication.  Emphasis given to the interpersonal speech transaction and to the emergence of participants roles.  (Same as SOCI 5363) Pre-req:  COMM 3303 or SOCI 4193.

COMM 5383 Seminar in Political Communication (IR) Research seminar focusing on selected topics such as candidate imagery, diffusion of political information, or political symbolism.  (Same as PLSC 5383) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

COMM 5403 Organizational Communication Theory (SP) A seminar on the historical development of theory and research into communication processes occurring within an organizational setting.  Lecture, discussion, oral and Prerequisite: graduate standing.

COMM 5433 Marital Communcation (SP, Even years) An exploration of the major theories and lines of research that examine marital communication in contemporary American life.

COMM 5443 Issues of Race and Gender in Interpersonal Communication (SP, Odd years) An exploration of the major theories and lines of research that examine how race and gender influence interpersonal communication in everyday life in America.

COMM 5503 Communication and Cultural Studies (FA) Examinations of the role of communication in modern culture.  Emphasis is upon the production and circulation of meanings with society, and special attention is given to the role of popular and mass media in this process.  Prerequisite: graduate standing. 

Communication Disorders

CDIS 4223 Language Disorders in Children (FA) Study of disorders of language acquisition and usage in children and adoloescents, with emphasis upon the nature, assessmaent, and treatment of such disorders.  Prerequisite: CDIS 3223.

CDIS 4273 Communication Behavior and Aging (SP) Study of the effects upon communication of normal aspects of the aging process, from early adulthood throughout the lifespan.  Changes in speech, language, and hearing functioning are identified; common alterations in communicative disorders commonly associated with advanced age are discussed.

CDIS 5112 Seminar in Early Intervention (FA) Study of a family-centered, transdisciplinary approach to early intevention with infants and toddlers at-risk for communication disorders.  Topics include early communication development, service delivery in a family context, coordination with other disciplines, and legislation mandating services.  Prerequisite: CDIS 3223 or equivalent, and graduate standing.

Counselor Education

CNED 5203 Foundations of the Counseling Profession (FA, SP) A study of the counseling profession applicable to school and community agency settings.  Introduction to the basic educationaly, historical, philosophical foundation of counseling as well as specifc traits and skills of counselors.  The course is also designed to provide beginning level concepts and skills required for certification and licensure.

CNED 5313 Program Organization and Information Management (SU) Study of client information needs and strategies for effective management of counseling services.

CNED 5323 Counseling Theory (FA, SP, SU) Introductory survey and critical analysis of major alternative theoretcial perspectives in counseling.

CNED 5333 Basic Counseling Techniques (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to basic counseling techniques and skills common to multiple theoretical perspectives.

CNED 5363 Dynamics of Group Counseling (FA, SU) Therapeutic and other ptheoretical information is presented regarding group process and the counselor's role in that process.  An experimental group experience is required.  Prerequisite:  CNED 5333 and CNED 5323. 

CNED 5373 Ethical and Legal issues in Counseling (FA, SP, SU) (Formerly CNED 5372) Review of ethical and legal standards governing professional counselor training, research, and counseling practice; including client rights; confidentiality; the client-counselor relationship; and counseling research, training, and supervision.  Prerequisite: CNED 5103 and CNED 5203.

CNED 5383 Crisis Intervention Counseling (FA, SP, SU) (Formerly CNED 5382) Analysis and application of short-term counseling intervention strategies in crisis situations, with speical attention to incidents involving rape, physical, or emotional abuse, divorce, depression, grief, martial or family instability, and violent conflict.  Prerequisite: CNED 5333 and CNED 5323.

CNED 5403 Case Management and Counseling (IR) Procedures in case management utilizing both clinical and interview data in assisting children, adolescents, and adults in educational, vocational, personal, and social planning.  Prerequisite: CNED 5303 and CNED 5323 and CNED 5333

CNED 5513 Counseling and Human Diversity (FA, SP, SU) Examination of human and cultural diversity, emphasizing issues of race, class, and socioeconomic status, and how they impact our clients as individuals and as family and society members.

CNED 6003 Counseling and Addictions (FA, SP, SU) A study of behavioral and substance additions, including an overview of differential treatment.  Prerequisite: CNED 5323 and CNED 5333.

CNED 6013 Advanced Counseling Theory and Methods (FA, SP, SU) Critical analysis of major theoretical perspectives in counseling, including both group and individual counseling strategies for dealing with affective, cognitive, and behavioral dysfunction.

CNED 6023 Foundations of Marriage and Family Counseling Therapy (FA) Comprehensive exploration of the current theories/techniques of marriage, family and couples counseling.  Prerequisite: CNED 5323 and CNED 5333.

Gerontology

GERO 5023 Critical Issues in Aging (IR) Consideration of current issues of aging not covered in depth in other sources.  May be repeated for 6 hours.  Prerequisite:  graduate standing.

Health Science

HLSC 5353 Health Counseling (SP) A review of the role and funcation of the health counselor including a focus of problem solving approaches for coping with daily problems of living decision making, and life style planning.  (Same as CNED 5353)

HLSC 5543 Contemporary Issues in Human Sexuality (FA) Indepth analysis of the social, biological, and behavioral factors associated with the development of one's sexuality. 

HLSC 5563 Public Health (FA) Acquaints the student with the structure, functions, and major problems in public health and with the role of education in public health

HLSC 5633 Health Services Administration (FA, SP, SU) Emphasis is on an exmaination of administrative factors related to health services.  Administrative and professional authority, boards, consumers, delivery of services, federal role, and cost containment will also be addressed. 

HLSC 6443 Health & Health Care in Cross-Cultural Settings (FA, SP, SU) The relationship of socio-political and cultural factors to primary health care and public health in developing countries is emphasized.  Epidemiological factors influencing health status in various countries are reviewed.

HLSC 6553 Environmental Health (FA, SP, SU) An analysis and evaluation of the various environment factors that influence our health.  Causes of problem factors are identified and solutions proposed for improving environmental conditions.

HLSC 6733 Health and the Aging Process (FA, SP, SU) An overview of the health-related issues facing elderly populations with indepth study of the biological and behavioral changes associated with aging.

Human Environmental Science

HESC 4433 Dynamic Family Interaction (SP) Examination of family interaction across of lifespan for enhancing marriage and family relations will be examined.  Sources of marital conflict, intergererational support and negotiations process will be analyzed.  Lecture three hours per week.  Prerequisite:  HESC 2413 and junior standing.

HESC 4443 Gerontology (SP) Physiological and psychological development of the aging individual, extended family relations, service networks for the elderly, and retirement activitites.  Some attention to housing and care needs of persons in advanced years.  Lecture 3 hours per week.  Seminar.  Prerequisite: HESC 1403 (or HESC 2413 or PSYC 2003 or SCWK 2133) and junior standing.

HESC 4453 Parenting and Family Dynamics (FA) Focus is on influence of parenting and family dynamics on individual development, especially factors in family life which contribute to normal psychological development.  Topics include family values, the psychology of sex and pregnancy, the transition to parenthood, childbearing techniques, family influences on cognitive and social development, and changes in family relationships during the life cycle.  Prerequisite: HESC 1403 or PSYC 2003.

HESC 4493 Public Policy Advocacy for Children and Families (FA) Public policy advocacy as related to children and family issues.  Strategies for advocacy will be emphasized.  Lecture three hours per week.

HESC 4753 Family as Consumers (FA) Economic considerations of the family in a rapidly changing society.  Family finance and consumer problems are emphasized. 

HESC 5403 Advanced Family Relations (FA) Subtle elements in marraiage, parent-child, and other relations among family members and between the family and the larger community.  Recent cultural changes as it affects the family.  Recent research and literature.  Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HESC 5423 Theories of Human Developmenty (FA) Classic and contemporary theories and theoretcial issues concerning human development across the life span.  Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HESC 5433 Advanced Child Development (SP) Theory and research concerning normal behavior and development in childhood.  Acquaintance with library resources, classic studies, and recent literature.

Political Science

PLSC 4373 Political Communication (SP) Study of the nature and function of the communication process as it operates in the political environment.  (Same as COMM 4373)

PLSC 4573 Gender and Politics (SP, Even years) Examines the significance of gender in politics.  Includes discussion of the women's movement and feminist theory, but emphasizes the content and process of public policy as it relates to women and men.

PLSC 5133 Management of Service Sector Organizations (SP) This course provides an overview of the principal managment functions in public and nonprofit organizations.  Topics include financial management, HR development, program development.  The relationships among volunteer boards of trustees, fund raising, public relations, and program personnel are analyzed, and the complex environments with service sector agencies are explored.

PLSC 5143 Administrative Law (IR) A seminar which examines the constitutional and statutory basis and authority of public organizations.  Special attention focuses on the nature of the rule-making and adjudicatory powers of public agencies. and on executive, legislative, and judicial restraints on such activities.  Also considered is the role, scope, and place of public regulatory activities.  Prerequisite: graduate standing.

PLSC 5153 Environmental Politics and Policy (FA, Even years) Surveys recent patterns of environmentalism in the U.S. and explores the nature of policy making with regard to environmental and economic development issues.  Several debates are presented, such as conservation vs. preservation, multiple use vs. sustainability, intergovernmental policy implementation, incentives, and free market environmentalism.

PLSC 5163 Public Policy (SP) Research seminar examining the study of public policy making in complex human systems.  Attention given to issues dealing with cognitive limitations in decisional settings, the use of reasoned persuasion vs. power, the appropiate application of technical analysis.  Prerequisite: graduate standing.

PLSC 5183 Comparative Public Administration (IR) A comparative study of administrative structures and processes in selected modern and modernizing political systems.  Analysis includes the consideration of cultural, legal, and political factors influencing the operation of bureaucratic institutions, developmental goals, and the methods of establishing and administering programs of social, economic, and political development.  Prerequisite: graduate standing.

PLSC 5193 Seminar in Public Administration (FA) Introduction to and synthesis of public administration theory, functions, history, public accountability and management concerns, economic impact of administrative decisions, current problems, and issues in the public sector.  Prerequisite: graduate standing.

PLSC 5223 Seminar in Legislative Processes and Behavior (FA) Research seminar dealing with legislative processes and behavior in the United States.  Prerequisite: graduate standing.

PLSC 5233 Disability Policy in the United States (FA, SP, SU) An analysis of public policy approaches to disability in the United States.  Examines the political and philosophical origins of disability policy; reviews major disability legislation and its effects on policy stakeholders; describes recent policy initiatives; analyzes evolution of disability policy with context of changing societal, economic and political conditions.  Prerequisite: graduate standing.

PLSC 5243 Seminar in State and Local Politics (FA, SP, SU) Research seminar dealing with selected aspects of state and local institutions and politics such as comparative policy-making, political culture variations, and community power structures.  Prerequisite: graduate standing.

PLSC 5383 Seminar in Political Communication (IR) Reserach seminar focusing on selected topics such as candidate imagery, diffusion of political information, or political symbolism.  (Same as COMM 5383) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

PADM 5823 Grantwriting for the Social Sciences (IR) This course will teach students the fundamentals of obtaining grants from local, state, and federal agencies.

PADM 584V Special Topics in Public Administration (1-3)(IR) Topic varies.  May be repeated for 6 hours.

PSYC 4013 Exceptional Children (IR) Study of children whose development follows atypical patterns, including for example, the mentally deficient, the physically and emotionally handicapped.  Prerequisite: PSYC 2003.

PSYC 4023 Adulthood and Aging (SP, Even years) Psychological factors occurring from young adulthood through old age.  Emphasis on cognitive, personality, physical, and psychological factors.  Prerequisite: PSYC 2003.

PSYC 4033 Educational Psychology (IR) Psychological theories and concepts applied to the educational process.  Investigates the learner and instructional variables in a wide range of educational settings.  Prerequisite: PSYC 2003.

PSYC 4053 Psychological Tests (FA) Nature and theory of individual and group tests of intelligence, personality, interests, and attitudes.  Prerequisite: PSYC 2013.

PSYC 4063 Psychology of Personality (SP) Development and nature of the normal personality.  Prerequisite: PSYC 2003.

PSYC 4073 Psychology of Learning (FA, SP, SU) Basic principles of learning to explain how these principles are derived from experimental studies and how they are applied to explain more complex forms of behavior.  Prerequisite: PSYC 2003.

PSYC 4123 Perception (FA) Survery of principles and theories of sensationi and perception.  Content covers the classical senses with emphasis on integrating physcial, physiological, and psychophysical evidence concerning the operation of sensory system in humans and other animals.  Prerequisite: PYSC 2003.

PSYC 4133 Behavior Modification (SP, Odd years) Introduction to the basic principles of behavior modification and contingency management.  Presents procedures of conditioning, reinforcement, token economy and self-control of individuals and groups in a variety of settings with emphasis on discussions of research and ethics.  Prerequisite: PSYC 2003.

PSYC 4183 Physiological Psychology (FA) Examination of the biological basis of behavior.  Surveys neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropharmacology, and then investigates how the nervous system produces various types of behavior.  Prerequisite: PSYC 2003.

PSYC 4193 Comparative Psychology (SP) Similarities and differences in behavior across different species, including man.  Special reference is made to principle concerning the organisms adjustment to its environment.  Prerequisite: PYSC 2003. 

PSYC 5013 Advanced Developmental Psychology (SP) Critical examination of the research relevant to the psychological factors influencing the growth processes of the individual from birth to maturity.  Prerequisite: PSYC 4073

PSYC 5023 Neuropsychological Assessment (IR) Introduction of the principles, techniques, and tools of assessment in clinical neuropsychology.  Includes training in the interpretation, integration, and reporting of results.  Prerequisite:  PSYC 5043.

PSYC 5033 Psychopathology (FA) Psychological and somatic factors contributing to pathological behavior.  Interrealtionis of these factors will be analyzed in terms of how they lead to differential abnormal states.  Prerequisite: PSYC 3023.

PSYC 5043 Assessment of Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities (FA) Training in the theory, administration and interpretation of individual tests of intelligence and mental ability.  Prerequisite: PSYC 4053.

PSYC 5053 Advanced Personality Assessment and Clinical Diagnosis (FA) Guidelines for using standardized instruments and structured interviews in the diagnosis and integration, and reporting of results.  Prerequisite: PSYC 5043 and PSYC 5163.

PSYC 5063 Advanced Social Psychology (SP) Theory, methodology, and contemporary research in the major areas of social psychology.  Topics include attitude theory and measurement, group processes, social and cultural factors.

PSYC 5073 Introduction to Clinical Practice: Core Skills and Ethical Guidelines (FA, SP) (Formerly interview methods and techniques and b) ethical principles and guidelines.

PSYC 5113 Theories of Learning (FA) Major concepts in each of the important theories of learning.  Prerequisite: PSYC 4073.

PSYC 5123 Cognitive Psychology (SP, Even years) Contemporary theories and research on human information processing including topics such as memory, language, thinking, and problem solving.

PSYC 5133 Inferential Statistics for Psychology (FA) Inferential statistics, including representative parametric tests of significance.  Special emphasis on analysis of variance, covariance, and component variance estimators as applied to psychological research.  Prerequisite: PSYC 2013 or STAT 2013.

PSYC 5143 Advanced Descriptive Statistics for Psychology (SP) Special correlation techniques followed by a survey of representative nonparametric tests of significance.  Major emphasis on advanced analysis of variance theory and designs.  Prerequisite: PSYC 5133.

PSYC 5163 Personality: Theory & Disorder (SP) An introduction to empirically based theories of personality and personality disorders with an emphasis on clinical application and intervention.

PSYC 5313 Introduction to Clinical Science:  Research Design and Ethical Guidelines (FA) Provides a) guidelines for designing and conducting empirical research in clinical psychology, b) ethical prinicples that regulate clinical research, and c) supervised opportunities to develop a clinical research proposal.

PSYC 6133 Advanced Physiological Psychology (FA) Examination of the biological basis of behavior, with emphasis on underlying neural mechanisms.

PSYC 6163 Psychotherapy (SP) A conceptual overview of psychotherapy, with an emphasis on a) common mechanisms, and b) cognitive and interpersonal approaches.  Prerequisite:  PSYC 5033.

PSYC 6173 Clinical Child Psychology (SP, Even years) Intensive study of psychohpathology, assessment, and treatment of children.  Broad survery with emphasis on theory, practice, and research from a developmental perspective.  Prerequisite: PSYC 5033 and PSYC 5043 and PSYC 5053.

PSYC 6183 Group Psychotherapy (FA, Even years) Examination of theory, research, and practice in group psychotherapy.

PSYC 6203 Marital and Family Psychotherapy (FA, Odd years) Examination of theory, research, and practice in marital and family psychotherapy.  Includes supervised clinical experiences.

PSYC 6213 Behavior Therapy (FA, Even years) Provides clincial experience and training in the major behavior modification technique.  Includes also a critical evaluation of theory, research, and issues in the area.

PSYC 6223 Diversity Issues in Clincial Psychology (SP) The impact of clients' diversity on assessment, treatment, and research in clinical psychology.  Broad coverage with an emphasis on implications for clinical practice.

PSYC 6323 Seminar in Development Psychology (FA, Odd years) Discussion of selected topics in the area of human development.  Emphasis will be on a review of current theory and empirical research.  Topics selected for discussion could range from early development (child psychology), to later development (psychology of adulthood and aging-gerontology), to current attempts to integrate the field (life-span developmental psychology).

PSYC 6353 Seminar in Learning/Memory/Cognition (SP, Odd years) Discussion of selected topics in learning, memory, or cognition.  Emphasis on current theory and empirical research.  Topics selected for discussion may be in the areas of learning, memory, problem solving, or language.

PSYC 6373 Seminar in Personality and Social Psychology (FA) Discussion of selected topics in social psychology and personality.  Current theoretical positionis and recent research findings are emphasized.  Topics selected for discussion will be in areas of intrapersonal processes, interpersonal processes, group processes or any of various areas of personality.

PSYC 6413 Seminar in Physiological Psychology (SP, Odd years) Discussion of selected topics in physiological psychology.  Emphasis will be on a review of current theory and empirical research.  Each offering of the seminar will examine the biological basis of a specific aspect of behavior, utilizing both animal and human data.

PUBP 6023 Law and Public Policy (SP) This course focuses on the legal aspects of public policy, with emphasis on the regulatory process and its legan constraints.  Also considered are the process of administrative decision making, judicial review, legislative oversight, and public access to government information.  Co - or Prerequisite: PUBP 6012.

PUBP 6103 Policy Leadership Seminar (FA) This interdisciplinary seminar will explore the relationship between policy, public administration, and organizations in the community.  Stakeholder groups will be considered as part of the newer approaches to practice-management and policy leadership in complex interorganizational and inter agency settings.

PUBP 6113 Agenda Setting and Policy Formulation (SP) This course is a seminar on agenda and policy formation focusing on the classic theoretical and empirical literature.  The course is designed to introduce graduate students to a variety of theories typologies, concepts, and ideas relating to the study of public policy.

PUBP 6301 Policy and Administrative Ethics (SP) This class will introduce the broad subject area of ethics in public administration and public policy. 

Recreation

RECR 4093 Fundamentals of Therapeutic Recreation (FA) An introduction to the field of therapeutic recreation.  This survey encompasses history, philosophy, programs, treatment, research, populations served, and professional aspects of threapeutic recreation practice.  Requirements are different for graduate credit.

RECR 5453 Psychological Aspects of Disability (SP) Intensive study of the psychological aspects of adjustment to atypical physique and prolonged handicapping condition.  (Same as RHAB 5453)

RECR 5473 Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (SU) Advances the student's understanding and application of therapeutic recreation techniques.  It provides knowledge and the opportunity to apply skills for the student to gain competencies necssary for the provision of therapeutic recreation services.  Prerequisite: RECR 4093.

RECR 5483 Treatment Planning in Therapeutic (SP) Prepares students with the skills and understanding to apply the "TR Process" (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in the development of individual client treatment plans in Therapeutic Recreation.  Prerequisite: RECR 4093.

RECR 5813 Principles of Recreation (SU) Considers history, philosophy, current trends, basic issues, and fundamental prinicples of recreation.  Using these principles as basic criteria, students make critical appraisals of current practices in organization and administration of recreation programs, program content, leadership methods, and evaluative procedures.

RECR 5823 Outdoor Recreation Program (IR) Considers values and scope of outdoor recreation programs.  Attention is given to the influence of geographical factors, land use, standards, economics, and legislation on program planning and operation.

RECR 5833 Recreation for Special Populations (SP, SU) Skills, knowledge, and concepts within recreation which are appropiate to planning and implementing recreation programs and services for the handicapped.

Rehabilitation

RHAB 5333 Counseling Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (FA, SP) Focuses on the application of basic principles underlying all forms of therapeutic interaction to professional counsesling practices with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

RHAB 534V Supervised Rehabilitation Counseling (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Gives the student practice in counseling under supervision with rehabilitation clients in selected settings and agencies.

RHAB 5353 Hearing Impairment and Human Behavior (FA, SP) Focuses on an interdisciplinary study of the impact for profound hearing loss on the educational, psychological, social, and vocational functioning of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.

RHAB 5363 Employer Relations and Placement Practicum (FA, SP, SU) Students address the placement needs of rehabilitation agencies and their clients by implementing the RehabMark approach to employer development.  Prerequisite: RHAB 5493.

RHAB 5373 Multicultural/Gender Issues in Rehab (SU) This course examines the rehabilitation filed.  May be repeated for 18 hours.  Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.

RHAB 5403 Rehabilitation Counseling (FA) Counseling theories and techniques applied to the rehabilitation counseling setting.  Includes an experiential component with critical analyses.

RHAB 5413 Group Counseling in a Rehabilitation Setting (SU) This course combines theoretcial and experiential components of group counseling in settings unique to the practice of rehabilitation counseling.  Prerequisite: Rehabilitation counseling of counseling theory.

RHAB 5423 Vocational Rehabilitation Foundations (FA) Survey of the philosophy of vocational rehabilitation, including history and legislation.

RHAB 5433 Medical Aspects of Disability (SP) Orientation to medical and medically related aspects of various disabling conditions with emphasis on the serverly disabled.

RHAB 5443 Rehabilitation Case Management (SP) Counseling process in the rehabilitation setting.  Focusing upon effective counseling strategies, representative cases, and effective case management methods.

RHAB 5453 Psychological Aspects of Disability (SP) Intensive study of the psychological aspects of adjustment to atypical physique and prolonged handicapping condition.

RHAB 5463 Independent Living and Community Adjustment (FA) Study of the problems and practices involved in developing and maintaining independent living rehabilitation programs for people who are disabled physically, developmentally, and mentally.

RHAB 5473 Placement of Persons with Disabilities (SU) Focuses of placement theory and practice as they apply to persons who experience disabilities.  Special attention is give to RehabMark approach.

RHAB 6203 Disability Policy in the U.S. (FA) An analysis of public policy approaches to disability in the U.S. Examines the political and philosophical origins of disability policy; reviews major disability legislation and its effects on policy stakeholders; describes recent initiatives; analyzes evolution of disability policy within context of changing societal, economic, and political conditions.

RHAB 6213 Advanced Psychosoical Aspects of Disability (FA) A theoretical and applied study of techniques that enable people to cope with 2 major life events: disability and unemployment.

RHAB 6233 Employment Practices and Interventions (SP) An intensive study of the employment experiences of workers with disabilities with emphasis on disincentives and barriers to employment and interventions to enable people with disabilities to participate in employment.  Prerequisite: RHAB 5493 or equivalent.

RHAB 6273 Administration & Supervision in Rehabilitation Settings (FA, Odd years) An examination of the basic knowledge and skills required to perform supervisory and administrative functions in rehabilitation settings.  Includes a review of applicable laws, management theory, issues in human resource development, burnout, and exposure to organizational structure and function.  Prerequisite:  master's or doctoral standing.

SOCI 4083 Sociology of Medicine (IR) The sociological characteristics of sickness to include primitive medicine, the evolution of medicine, the organizationi of medical care, the relation between disease and the social environment, and the impact of ill health on society.  Prerequisite:  SOCI 2013.

SOCI 4093 Sociology of Poverty (FA, Even years)  The incidence and composition of poverty: educational and economic strategies for attacking poverty problems.  Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.

SOCI 4133 The Family (SP) A sociological analysis of the interactions and relationships which constitute the family as a group and as an institution, to include issues of gender and family diversity.  Prerequisite: SOCI 2013 or SOCI2033.

SOCI 4163 Extremism (SP) Descriptions of, explanations for, religious cults and extermist political groups in America, including question(s) of appropiate response to them.  Prerequisite:  junior standing.

SOCI 4203 Gender and Society (SP) Variations in gender roles, self-concepts and societal expectations, by generation, social class, and ethnic group; the present and changing statuses of men and women in society.  Prerequisite: SOCI 2013 or HUMN 2003.

SOCI 4213 Seminar in Violence (IR) Explanations for, consequences of, and possible responses to individual, collective, and institutional violence; comparisons between socially acceptable and unacceptable forms of violence.  Prerequisite: junior standing.

SOCI 4603 Evnironmental Sociology (SP) The course provides a social perspective on environmental issues.  It examines the linkage between society, ecological systems and the physical environment.  It provides conceptual framework(s) for analyzing environmental issues, considers the role of humas in environmental issues, and enhances understanding the complexity of the relationship between societal organization and environmental change for the Social Sciences (SPSS).  Also provides instruction in the use of advanced statistical procedures covered in SOCI 5313.  Corequisite:  SOCI 5313.  Prerequisite: SOCI 3303 and SOCI 3301L.

SOCI 6043 Public Policy, Children and Families (IR) The study of the impact of public policy on children and families, and the ways in which policies are created , modified, and changed.  Includes the history of public policy concerning children and families.

SOCI 5113 Seminar in Social Inequality (FA) Major theories of stratification; types of stratification systems, comparisons of modern and traditional systems; emergent trends.  Prerequisite: SOCI 4023 or SOCI 5053.

RSOC Environmental Sociology (SP) The course provides a social perspective on environmental issues.  It examines the linkage between society, ecological systems and the physical environment.  It provides conceptual framework(s) for analyzing environmental issues, considers the role of human in environmental issues, and enhances understanding the complexity of the relationship between societal organization and environmental change.  (Same as SOCI 4603)

RSOC 4623 Introduction to Community Development (FA) Introduction to the field of community development; inlcuding approaches used in Cooperative Extension Service, vocational agriculture, local governments, and the private sector.  Focus is on the community development process.  Prerequisite: RSOC 2603 or SOCI 2013.