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2012-2013 Graduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Science Education

  
  • SCIE 6505 - Problems in Science Education (Elementary)


    3

    Research in science teaching at elementary school level.
  
  • SCIE 6506 - Problems in Science Education (Secondary)


    3

    Research in science teaching at middle and senior high school levels.
  
  • SCIE 6507 - Problems in Science Education (College)


    3

    Research in science teaching at college level.
  
  • SCIE 6522 - Readings in Science Education


    1

    Special topics to improve student’s background selected in collaboration with instructor of student’s choice. Readings selected from sources appropriate to any level of science teaching.
  
  • SCIE 6525 - Selected Topics in Biological Science for Elementary Teachers


    3

  
  • SCIE 6530 - Selected Topics in Physical Science for Elementary Teachers


    3

  
  • SCIE 6535 - Selected Topics in Earth Science for Elementary Teachers


    3

  
  • SCIE 6600 - Action Research in Teaching


    3

    Development of systematic reflection by teachers through action research strategies to examine issues in learning and teaching.
  
  • SCIE 7000 - Thesis


    1-6

    May be repeated. May count maximum of 3 s.h.
  
  • SCIE 7001 - Thesis: Summer Research


    1

    May be repeated. No credit may count toward degree. Students conducting thesis research may only register for this course during the summer.

Security Studies

  
  • SECS 6000 - Security Studies Foundations


    3

    Theoretical foundations of domestic and international security.
  
  • SECS 6155 - Changing Nature of National Security Policy


    3

    Overview of process, forces, and influences involved in determining contemporary national security policy in the United States. Explores historical and constitutional basis of common defense, evaluates national security policy making process, and explores forces and issues that define our national security infrastructure.
  
  • SECS 6199 - Independent Research


    3

    P: Consent of instructor. Individualized instruction on selected topic.
  
  • SECS 6250 - Policy and Practice of Security


    3

    Theories and practices of domestic and international security since World War II.
  
  • SECS 6300 - Research Methods for Security Studies


    3

    Quantitative methods for security studies.
  
  • SECS 6350 - Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)


    3

    Characteristics of WMD and challenges posed domestically and internationally from an emergency response perspective.
  
  • SECS 6380 - The Art of Statecraft and International Security


    3

    Examination and application of violent and non-violent foreign policy tools in achieving global peace and security.
  
  • SECS 6390 - Human Security


    3

    Intensive study of human security issues such as economic development, gender inequality, human rights, and public health.
  
  • SECS 6400 - The Foundation of Homeland Security and Defense


    3

    Overview of essential ideas contributing to the concept of homeland security. Emphasis on improving student thinking, analytical skills and communications relevant to homeland security policy and practice.
  
  • SECS 6420 - Globalization and Security


    3

    Impact of globalization on domestic and international security.
  
  • SECS 6430 - Special Topics Seminar


    3

    Selected topics and issues in contemporary security studies.
  
  • SECS 6450 - Internship


    3

    P: Consent of instructor. Experiential learning in a setting relevant to security studies under academic supervision for a minimum of 150 hours per semester.
  
  • SECS 6999 - SECS Completion


    1

    May be repeated. No credit may count toward the degree. Comprehensive exam completion. P: Consent of MSSS director.
  
  • SECS 7000 - Thesis


    1-6

    May be repeated. May count maximum of 6 s.h. P: Consent of instructor.

Sculpture

  
  • ART 5700 - Sculpture Studio VIII


    3

    P: For undergraduate students: ART 2705 or consent of instructor. Concentrated studio pursuit and development of strong personal aesthetic sculptural statement.
  
  • ART 5710 - Sculpture Studio IX


    3

    P: For undergraduate students: ART 2705 or consent of instructor. Concentrated studio pursuit and development of strong personal aesthetic sculptural statement (architectural scale).
  
  • ART 6700 - Problems in Sculpture


    3

    To be taken in sequence.
  
  • ART 6701 - Problems in Sculpture


    3

    To be taken in sequence.
  
  • ART 6702 - Problems in Sculpture


    3

    To be taken in sequence.
  
  • ART 6703 - Problems in Sculpture


    3

    To be taken in sequence.
  
  • ART 6704 - Problems in Sculpture


    3

    To be taken in sequence.
  
  • ART 6705 - Problems in Sculpture


    3

    To be taken in sequence.
  
  • ART 6706 - Problems in Sculpture


    3

    To be taken in sequence.
  
  • ART 6707 - Problems in Sculpture


    3

    To be taken in sequence.

Social Work

  
  • SOCW 5001 - Human Behavior and Social Environment for the Human Service Professions


    3

    May receive credit for one of SOCW 4102, 5001. P: Consent of MSW Coordinator; graduate standing. Development of social systems concept of bio-psycho-social elements of man’s being. Emphasis on deeper self-awareness of one’s own behavior, attitudes, beliefs, and values as related to professional practice.
  
  • SOCW 5007 - Women as Clients


    3

    Issues and corrective measures to counteract gender bias in delivery of human services. Strengths and vulnerabilities of women as clients.
  
  • SOCW 5008 - Supervision in Social Welfare Agencies


    3

    P: Consent of MSW Coordinator. Role of supervision in social welfare system and functions it performs. Process of supervising and problems and issues concerning supervisor. Emphasis on supervision of social work and criminal justice students who are in field placement, beginning supervisors, and supervisors of beginning workers.
  
  • SOCW 5400 - Seminar in Aging Studies


    3 Same as CDFR 5400 ; GERO 5400 .

    Entry point for graduate certificate in gerontology; exit course for undergraduate minor in gerontology. P: Consent of instructor. Topics include historical perspective on aging issues, normal aging and pathology, aging program administration, aging policy development, research in gerontology, rural aging, and aging and ethnicity.
  
  • SOCW 5900 - Foundations of Social Work and Social Welfare


    3

    P: Graduate standing SOCW. Introduces social work profession, and social welfare, policy, and services.
  
  • SOCW 5901 - Readings in Aging Studies


    1,2,or3 Same as Same as CDFR 5901 , CDFR 5902 , CDFR 5903 ; GERO 5901, 5902, GERO 5903 .

    May count maximum of 3 s.h. toward baccalaureate minor in gerontology or graduate certificate in gerontology. P: Consent of instructor and chair of instructor’s home unit. Selected from monographs or journals. Focus on specialized areas in which student has taken one or more courses in either baccalaureate gerontology minor or graduate gerontology certificate.
  
  • SOCW 5902 - Readings in Aging Studies


    1,2,or3 Same as Same as CDFR 5901 , CDFR 5902 , CDFR 5903 ; GERO 5901, 5902, GERO 5903 .

    May count maximum of 3 s.h. toward baccalaureate minor in gerontology or graduate certificate in gerontology. P: Consent of instructor and chair of instructor’s home unit. Selected from monographs or journals. Focus on specialized areas in which student has taken one or more courses in either baccalaureate gerontology minor or graduate gerontology certificate.
  
  • SOCW 5903 - Readings in Aging Studies


    3 Same as CDFR 5903 ; GERO 5903 .

    May count maximum of 3 s.h. toward baccalaureate minor in gerontology or graduate certificate in gerontology. P: Consent of instructor and coordinator of instructor’s home unit. Selected from monographs or journals. Focus on specialized areas in which student has taken one or more courses in either baccalaureate gerontology minor or graduate gerontology certificate.
  
  • SOCW 5910 - Foundation Skills in Social Work Practice


    3

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Basic practice skills. Foundation for internship preparation.
  
  • SOCW 5940 - Research Methodology for Social Workers


    3

    P: Graduate standing or consent of MSW Coordinator. Evaluation of published social work research. Interpretation of research articles which employ common statistical measures and identify basic limitations of research methodology. Research methods used by social workers in practice. Defines research and the ethical issues in conducting research.
  
  • SOCW 6000 - Advanced Social Work Methods with Individuals


    3

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Advanced knowledge and skill-building in clinical social work practice with individuals. Emphasis on generative theoretical approaches.
  
  • SOCW 6001 - Advanced Social Work Methods with Small Groups


    3

    Theory and practice interventions used with groups.
  
  • SOCW 6002 - Advanced Social Work Methods with Families


    3

    Clinical social work practice with distressed and dysfunctional family systems.
  
  • SOCW 6003 - Social Work Intervention with Dyadic Systems


    3

    Contemporary theories of dyadic functioning and social work practice with intimate dyadic relationships, such as marriages and intimate, affectively bonded associations.
  
  • SOCW 6004 - Social Work Services in Schools


    3

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Introduction and orientation to practice in school settings.
  
  • SOCW 6006 - Child Welfare: History and Policy


    3

    Explores history of child welfare policy and rights, roles, and responsibilities of children, parents, communities, and government within American social policy for protection of children.
  
  • SOCW 6007 - Child Welfare Practice


    3

    Examines family-centered practice as used in investigating and managing cases of child abuse, neglect, and dependency.
  
  • SOCW 6022 - Perspectives on Death and Dying


    3 Same as CDFR 6022  and GERO 6022 

    Interdisciplinary exploration of issues related to death, dying and bereavement.
  
  • SOCW 6050 - Ethics in Social Work Practice


    2

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Values and ethics. Emphasis on ethical decision-making and resolution of ethical dilemmas.
  
  • SOCW 6051 - Qualitative Evaluation and Research in Social Work


    2

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Methods used in social work evaluation and research.
  
  • SOCW 6053 - Specialized Social Work Services for Families and Children


    2

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Conceptual and practice perspective regarding intensive and specialized services for families and children.
  
  • SOCW 6054 - Play Therapy with Children: A Social Work Perspective


    2

    P: SOCW 6422 ; graduate standing in SOCW. Play therapy in social work with children. Approaches, techniques, and materials used for assessment and intervention. Case studies.
  
  • SOCW 6100 - Introduction to Social Work Practice


    3

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Preparation for generalist practice from a relational perspective.
  
  • SOCW 6101 - Social Work Practice with Groups


    2

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Integration of theory and practice in small group treatment from social work perspective. Advanced knowledge and skills in group development, approaches to intervention, and leadership.
  
  • SOCW 6102 - Social Work Practice with Families


    2

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Contemporary theories of clinical practice with families in social environment.
  
  • SOCW 6110 - Social Work Practice: Interpersonal Foundations


    3

    P: Concepts, theories and methods of clinical-community social work practice with an emphasis upon the relational nature of individual and family development and functioning.
  
  • SOCW 6111 - Social Work Practice: Community Foundations


    3

    P: Concepts, theories and methods of clinical-community social work practice.
  
  • SOCW 6140 - Advanced Practice: Individuals and Families


    3

    P: SOCW 6110 , SOCW 6111  or equivalent. Advanced concepts, theories and methods of clinical-community social work practice with an emphasis on individuals and families within the context of their development and functioning.
  
  • SOCW 6141 - Advanced Practice: Community Partnerships


    3

    P: SOCW 6110 , SOCW 6111  or equivalent. Advanced concepts, theories and methods of clinical-community social work practice emphasizing social justice.
  
  • SOCW 6200 - Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities


    3

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Concepts, methods, and theories related to practice with communities or organizations.
  
  • SOCW 6201 - Program Management in Social Work


    2

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Concepts, methods, and theories related to management of social work programs.
  
  • SOCW 6202 - Program Development in Social Work


    2

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Concept, tools, and methods for development of social work programs.
  
  • SOCW 6222 - Group Work with the Aged


    3 Same as GERO 6222 

    P: Graduate School admission. Case management, group work, and other techniques and approaches in working with older people.
  
  • SOCW 6322 - Practice in Health and Aging


    3

    Social work intervention skills and application of theoretical concepts to practice in health settings.
  
  • SOCW 6324 - Social Work Practice with Developmental Disabilities


    3

    Practice from social work perspective.
  
  • SOCW 6326 - Advanced Policy in Health and Aging Settings


    3

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Health care and aging systems policies and organizational structures. Problems and issues of social work service delivery in health and aging.
  
  • SOCW 6380 - Interdisciplinary Practice: Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances and Their Families


    3 Same as CDFR 6380  and PSYC 6380 .

    Overview of a system of care model to be used across disciplines in mental health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and their families. Prepares professionals to participate in holistic, interdisciplinary team practice in a variety of settings.
  
  • SOCW 6392 - Social Work Practice in Mental Health


    3

    Knowledge and skills needed to practice social work in range of mental health settings.
  
  • SOCW 6394 - Advanced Policy in Mental Health: A Social Work Perspective


    3

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Advanced understanding of federal, state, and local policies related to social work practice in mental health settings. Emphasis on professional’s role as client advocate in policy decision making and program development.
  
  • SOCW 6422 - Social Work Practice in Family and Children Services


    3

    Theory and modalities of intervention with children and families in various child welfare settings.
  
  • SOCW 6426 - Advanced Policy in Family and Children’s Services


    3

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Current status of families in American society, social welfare policies, and practices. Family needs and means of advocating for needed changes.
  
  • SOCW 6550 - Integrative Seminar


    3

    P/C: SOCW 6960 . Integrates and synthesizes knowledge from all components of the MSW curriculum.
  
  • SOCW 6701 - Psychopathology: A Social Work Perspective


    3

    Bio-psycho-social theoretical and social work perspective on psychopathology.
  
  • SOCW 6702 - Social Work’s Response to Human Differences


    3

    P: Graduate standing in SOCW. Incorporates knowledge of human difference and variation into strategies for social work practice. Integrates knowledge of cultures, race, gender, class, rural living, ethnicity, disabilities, human variation, and sexual orientation.
  
  • SOCW 6711 - Introduction to Evaluation Research


    3

    Introduces scientific, analytic approach to building knowledge for social work practice with specific reference to principles and methods of evaluative research as applied to critical examination of evaluative research studies.
  
  • SOCW 6730 - Conducting Evaluation Research


    3

    Evaluation of social work practice, including development of a research question, study design, analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data, and interpretation of results.
  
  • SOCW 6732 - Professional Paper


    3

    Formulation of social work case study. Historic or field work related research project of professional importance to social work.
  
  • SOCW 6734 - Professional Paper


    3

    Formulation of social work case study. Historic or field work related research project of professional importance to social work.
  
  • SOCW 6800 - Social Work Practice in Substance Abuse Treatment


    3 Formerly Formerly SOCW 6808

    Examines the nature and scope of drug use in America. Emphasis on role of the social worker with special consideration given to the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board’s licensure process.
  
  • SOCW 6801 - Clinical Approach to Working with Substance Using/Abusing Clients


    3 Formerly Formerly SOCW 6804

    Applies educational, societal, and cultural factors to clinical techniques of client assessments and treatment planning. Application and evaluation of clinical models and assessments.
  
  • SOCW 6802 - Law and Social Work


    3

    Prelegislative and legislative development and major provisions of laws. Interpretation of laws examined from perspective of significant court opinion related to constitutional rights.
  
  • SOCW 6803 - Selected Topics in Human Behavior: A Social Work Perspective


    3

    May be repeated. May count a maximum of 12 s.h. toward degree. P: Graduate standing in SOCW. New or advanced topics in human difference.
  
  • SOCW 6805 - Selected Topics in Indirect Practice in Social Work


    3

    May be repeated. May count a maximum of 12 s.h. toward degree. P: Graduate standing in SOCW. New or advanced topics.
  
  • SOCW 6806 - Selected Topics in Social Work with Families and Children


    3

    May be repeated. May count a maximum of 12 s.h. toward degree. P: Graduate standing in SOCW. New or advanced topics.
  
  • SOCW 6807 - Selected Topics in Health and Aging


    3

    May be repeated. May count a maximum of 12 s.h. toward degree. P: Graduate standing in SOCW. New or advanced topics.
  
  • SOCW 6809 - Selected Topics in Social Work Research


    3

    May be repeated. May count a maximum of 12 s.h. toward degree. P: Graduate standing in SOCW. New or advanced topics.
  
  • SOCW 6810 - Selected Topics in Social Welfare Policy


    3

    May be repeated. May count a maximum of 12 s.h. toward degree. P: Graduate standing in SOCW. New or advanced topics.
  
  • SOCW 6824 - Social Service Policy and Delivery Strategies for Rural and Small Communities


    3

    Social problems and processes and manner in which social services are delivered in rural setting.
  
  • SOCW 6901 - Independent Study


    1,2,3

    Faculty conferences arranged. Student-faculty contract must be approved by MSW program chair. Selected readings, research, or studies related to professional practice.
  
  • SOCW 6902 - Independent Study


    1,2,3

    Faculty conferences arranged. Student-faculty contract must be approved by MSW program chair. Selected readings, research, or studies related to professional practice.
  
  • SOCW 6903 - Independent Study


    1,2,3

    Faculty conferences arranged. Student-faculty contract must be approved by MSW program chair. Selected readings, research, or studies related to professional practice.
  
  • SOCW 6940 - Field Instruction I


    6

    Apply social work knowledge and skills to foundation social work practice for three days per week under social work supervision.
  
  • SOCW 6950 - Field Instruction II


    6

    Apply social work knowledge and skills to advanced social work practice for three days per week under social work supervision.
  
  • SOCW 6960 - Field Instruction III


    6

    Apply social work knowledge and skills to advanced social work practice for three days per week under social work supervision.
  
  • SOCW 7000 - Thesis


    1-6

    May be repeated. May count maximum of 6 s.h.

Sociology

  
  • SOCI 5100 - Seminar in Social Inequality and Diversity


    3

    Critical examination of theory and research on stratification. Consequences for industrial and non-industrial societies. Emphasis on method and design for analysis.
 

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