2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 04, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbering
0-999: Developmental precollege-level courses
1000-2999: Lower division courses intended for undergraduate credit only.  The first digit indicates the general level of the course:  1 for a first-year course, 2 for a second-year course
3000-4999: Upper division courses carrying undergraduate credit only.  The first digit indicates the general level of the course:  3 for a third-year course, 4 for a fourth-year course.
5000-5999: Courses that carry graduate credit only in a major field different from that of the department offering the course. 
6000-6999: Courses that carry graduate credit in any major field.  
7000-7999: Courses intended for graduate students only.
8000-9999: Courses intended for post-master or doctoral-level work.
Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results.  For example, using “6*” will give all 6000 graduate-level courses.
 

Russian

  
  • RUS 1020 - Beginning Russian II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Communicative introduction to Russian language and culture. Study of vocabulary and structure of the Russian language; practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Taught in Russian. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level RUS 1010 Minimum Grade of C
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • RUS 2010 - Intermediate Russian I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Grammar review, reading, and discussion of selected texts with practice in speaking and writing. Taught in Russian. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level RUS 1020 Minimum Grade of C
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • RUS 2020 - Intermediate Russian II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Grammar review, reading, and discussion of selected texts with practice in speaking and writing. Taught in Russian. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level RUS 2010 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture

Science and Mathematics

  
  • PHA 8000 - Principles of Biomedical Research



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Principles of Biomedical Research is appropriate for students that will be involved in biomedical research. PBR provides a lecture and student interactive series designed to introduce students to the basics of biomedical research.
    Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SM 1010 - Scientific Literacy for the 21st Century



    Credit Hour(s): 4
    Collaborative skills-driven course designed to develop the critical thinking and reasoning skills associated with scientific inquiry. Work involves interdisciplinary units in the physical and natural sciences that focus on hypothesis generation, experimental design, data collection, objective evaluation of empirical evidence, and argumentation. Integrated Writing course.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing, Wright State Core
  
  • SM 1990 - Topics in Science and Mathematics



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Challenging opportunities for academically talented students to work in small study groups with university research professors in Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, Physics and Psychology
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • SM 2100 - Interdisciplinary Scientific Inquiry - ASK



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to the WSU COSM Applying Scientific Knowledge (ASK) Program, which expands student research opportunities by integrating the research experience into actual coursework. The program starts with this course, a research methods /design course in which students develop skills to execute, analyze and communicate science. They build on this knowledge by becoming part of a “research stream” cohort for the following two semesters.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
    Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
  
  • SM 4000 - Senior Capstone in Integrated Science Studies



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    A survey course designed as a capstone to the Integrated Science Studies program. Invited speakers in the natural sciences will discuss their work. Students will evaluate scientific literature and present independent research projects. Integrated Writing course.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Integrated Science Studies- BS.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing
  
  • SM 4990 - ASK - Special Topics in Research



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 6
    Students enrolled in the ASK Program in the College of Science and Mathematics actively perform hands-on research projects under the guidance of faculty mentors. Faculty mentors will guide teams of students through research projects, and assign grades to students on an individual basis.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SM 2100 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
    Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required

Service Learning

  
  • SRV 2000 - Engaged Citizenship



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Rights, privileges and responsibilities of citizenship in our democracy and the world. Develops skills for engaged citizenship through community-based activities and service-learning projects. Integrated Writing course.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level ENG 1100 Minimum Grade of C or Undergraduate level ENG 1110 Minimum Grade of C or Undergraduate level ENG 1130 Minimum Grade of C or Undergraduate level ENG 1140 Minimum Grade of C
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing
  
  • SRV 4000 - Citizen Scholar Capstone



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Culminating experience of the Citizen Scholar Certificate Program. Students design and complete a service-learning project, produce a scholarly paper in connection with the project and compile a portfolio to demonstrate their development as citizens through the Citizen Scholar Certificate program. Project proposals must be approved by the Office of Service-Learning prior to enrollment in the course.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SRV 2000 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • SRV 4010 - Service-Learning Internship



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Internship with community organization addressing a community-defined need. Field experience integrated with in-class course work focusing on engaged citizenship themes. Site selected with guidance of instructor prior to registration. Registration by Service-Learning department permission. Service-learning intensive course (110 field hours).
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required

Sign Language Interpreting

  
  • SLI 1200 - Introduction to Sign Language Interpreting Profession



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Overview of the profession of sign language interpreting, including the Code of Professional Conduct, certification criteria, the roles and responsibilities of an interpreter, compensation, group dynamics, cross-cultural issues, historical developments, and current trends.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 1300 - Translation and Text Analysis for Sign Language



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Analysis of spoken and signed texts for both meaning and form, comparing and contrasting the differences between ASL and English texts with an emphasis on discourse markers, register, topic shift, tense, pronomimalization and affect.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SLI 1200 Minimum Grade of C
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 1700 - Interpreting Process in Sign Language



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Cognitive skills used in the process of interpreting - visualization, prediction, listening, memory, abstracting, closure, dual tasking, and processing time. Introduction to Demand/ Control Schema.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SLI 1200 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Sign Language Interpreting -BS.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 2800 - Interpreting I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Fundamentals of the ability to interpret between the source and target languages of ASL and spoken English beginning with consecutive interpreting and advancing to simultaneous interpreting. Continued work in Demand Control Schema.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SLI 1700 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Sign Language Interpreting -BS.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 2990 - Skills Development in Sign Language Interpreting



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Reinforcement of basic interpreting skills, either expressively or receptively. Enables students to acquire the skills and confidence necessary for success in upper level Sign Language Interpreting courses. Credits are not applicable as SLI program electives.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • SLI 3000 - Ethics and Laws in Interpreting



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Ethical standards of practice, legal rights and federal legislation impacting deaf and interpreters. Critical thinking, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and application of the Code of Professional Conduct will be emphasized.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 3200 - Current Topics in Deafness and Interpreting



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Study of the linguistic, cultural, and societal context of the Deaf community in America. Both historical and contemporary aspects of Deaf identity will be included, with an emphasis on the central role that ASL plays in the lives of Deaf individuals. Integrated Writing course.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Sign Language Interpret-Intent, Sign Language Interpreter - BS, Sign Language Interpreter-Pre, Sign Language Interpreting -BS.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing
  
  • SLI 3400 - Linguistics of American Sign Language



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Linguistic analysis of American Sign Language and spoken languages. Includes the study of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and other linguistic topics.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 3510 - ASL Discourse Analysis for Interpreters



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Investigates English and American Sign Language discourse features, focusing on language used in real world situations. Considers specialized settings and emphasizes interpretation strategies such as discourse mapping.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 3520 - Interpreter Ethics and Decision Making



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Focus on ethical situations that arise in a sign language interpreter’s work. Ethical dilemmas will be debated, while exploring the RID Code of Professional Conduct and other ethical standards. Personal decision making process will be considered.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 3530 - Consecutive Interpreting in ASL



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Focuses on consecutive interpreting, working to and from ASL and English. Students will determine when, where, and why to use consecutive interpreting, note-taking and mapping, and strategies to manage the discourse.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 3540 - Sign to English-Voice Interpreting



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Knowledge and competencies for interpreting a variety of texts from signed modes to spoken English, using correct English grammar and syntax, while choosing appropriate vocabulary and register. Clarification and correction, peer review and self analysis strategies are developed.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SLI 2800 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 3550 - Interpreter Mentoring Techniques



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Mentoring and maintaining good relationships with interpreting colleagues. Includes self-assessment techniques, improvement plans, and cognitive and emotional strategies for providing and receiving professional feedback.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 3560 - Signing Exact English



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Signing Exact English sign system, used in many educational settings. Vocabulary, affixes, concomitant skills, and fluency in both signing and sign to English.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 3570 - Business Aspects of Interpreting



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Explains the business and professional aspects of interpreting for the Deaf. Taxes, scheduling, peer relations, professional behavior, and communication with consumers, both hearing and Deaf, will be covered.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 3580 - Advanced American Sign Language for Interpreters



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    An advanced American Sign Language (ASL) course designed for interpreters for the Deaf. Focus will be on natural use of language and grammatical features while reviewing sentence structure, register, prosodic features and boundary markers.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 3600 - Sign to English - Voice Interpreting II



    Credit Hour(s): 4
    Advancement of skills in producing equivalent spoken English messages in natural, idiomatic language from signed source messages. Continuation of English and ASL vocabulary development, interpreting analysis skills, and strategies for team interpreting.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 3800 - Advanced Interpreting I



    Credit Hour(s): 4
    Enhancement of the ability to interpret between the source and target languages of ASL and English. Interpreting models, consecutive and team interpreting will be explored. Students will increase interpreting analysis and mental visualization skills.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 3900 - Interpreter Professional Readiness



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Preparation for practicum - reading and discussing current events and topics within the field, development of professional portfolio, resume, work samples, practicum goals and planning with 30 hour field-based observations and experience journal.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SLI 2800 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 4200 - Educational Interpreting



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Theoretical foundations related to best practices and educational interpreter performance. National, state, and local standards/requirements will be covered, including the EIPA. Educational settings and communication methods for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students will be discussed along with social, cognitive, and language development and the interpreters role in facilitating student independence and self-advocacy.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 4400 - Specialized Interpreting Settings



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Specialty settings of medical, mental health, legal, Deaf-Blind or oral interpreting. Discussions include ethical decision making, specialized vocabulary and legal ramifications. Students will demonstrate specialized vocabulary and sign competence. Integrated Writing course.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Sign Language Interpret-Intent, Sign Language Interpreter - BS, Sign Language Interpreter-Pre, Sign Language Interpreting -BS.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing
  
  • SLI 4510 - Educational Interpreting: English to Sign



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Enhancing English to sign skills for interpreters working in K-12 educational settings with deaf students. Proficiency related to the requisite skills for the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Sign Language Interpreter - BS, Sign Language Interpreting -BS.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 4520 - Educational Interpreting: Sign to English



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Enhancing sign to English skills for interpreters working in K-12 educational settings with deaf students. Emphasizes requisite skills for the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA).
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Sign Language Interpreter - BS, Sign Language Interpreting -BS.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 4530 - Deaf-Blind Interpreting



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Overview of role of the interpreter and necessary skills when working with individuals who are Deaf-Blind. Introduction to etiology of deaf-blindness, its impact on communication, and basic sighted-guide techniques. Focus on tactile interpreting skills.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 4540 - Interpreting in Mental Health Settings



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    An introduction to mental health interpreting will prepare Interpreters to work with Deaf clients, providing appropriate and culturally affirming services, promote teamwork and understanding of mental health service providers and improve individual interpreting skills.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 4550 - Interpreting for Theater



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Provides students with basic skills in musical performance and theatrical interpreting. Script analysis and translation, theater basics, character development, and interpreter issues will be addressed as well as musical styles and interpretation.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 4560 - Interpreting for the Deaf in Legal Settings



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduces the American legal system and interpreting for the Deaf in that setting. Arrest, Miranda Warning, questioning, and court settings will be discussed including ethical issues and interpretation practice.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 4570 - Interpreting for the Deaf in Medical Settings



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    An introductory course for interpreters working in medical settings with Deaf patients. Medical terminology, signed vocabulary, anatomical systems, medications, doctor/hospital specialties, and ethical concerns in this discipline will be covered and medical scenarios interpreted.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 4580 - RID Interpreter Certification Preparation



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Assists students in preparation for the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) national certification test. Ethical discussions, sign and voice performances and analyses, and review of written materials will be included.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 4600 - Transliteration



    Credit Hour(s): 4
    Enhancement of ability to produce an equivalent message, working simultaneously between the source and target languages of signed and spoken English, focusing on team interpreting, working lengthy segments of discourse, and settings with multiple consumers.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 4700 - Specialized Interpreting Settings II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Skills and vocabulary essential for settings such as legal, technical, government, theater and business. Emphasis on acquisition of specific terminology, concepts, protocol with ethical and legal ramifications of each area.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 4710 - Topics in Sign Language Interpreting



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Selected topics in the areas of interpreting or deafness are addressed on a workshop or a one-time course basis. Subject matter and titles vary.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 4800 - Advanced Interpreting II



    Credit Hour(s): 4
    Continues enhancement of ability to produce an equivalent message, working between ASL and English. Interpreting culturally rich language will be investigated, and expanded to idiomatic expressions, higher registers, and working lengthy segments of discourse.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SLI 3800 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 4900 - SLI Senior Capstone



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Culminating experience in the SLI program. Student will identify a community or professional need or area of interest, develop project plan to benefit the community and/or profession. Student completes program portfolio and conducts critical self-assessment, demonstrating appreciation for lifelong learning.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SLI 4920 - Practicum I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Practicum placement in community, business or post secondary educational setting under the direct supervision of a mentor interpreter. 150 hour minimum on-site placement.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SLI 3900 Minimum Grade of C
    Corequisite(s): SLI4950
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Practicum
  
  • SLI 4930 - Practicum II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Second practicum placement in community, business or post secondary educational setting under the direct supervision of a mentor interpreter. 150 hour minimum on-site placement hours.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SLI 4920 Minimum Grade of B
    Corequisite(s): SLI4950
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Practicum
  
  • SLI 4940 - K-12 Educational Practicum



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Supervised practicum experience in a K-12 educational setting. 150 hours minimum on-site placement hours.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SLI 3900 Minimum Grade of C and Undergraduate level SLI 4200 Minimum Grade of C
    Corequisite(s): SLI4950
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Practicum
  
  • SLI 4950 - Practicum Seminar



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Seminar accompanying SLI Practicum placement courses. Discussion and review of practicum experiences, with personal and professional support.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SLI 3900 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sign Language Interpreting.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar

Social Work

  
  • SW 2700 - Introduction to Social Work



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Includes an introduction to: the historical development of social work as a profession, the major fields of practice, social systems theory, the ecological perspective on social problems, and the tenets and value base of the profession. The course includes an introduction to foundation knowledge, the skills and values needed for the profession, the development of critical thinking, self awareness, problem solving skills and an appreciation of diversity.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 2710 - Introduction to Social Welfare



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Study of federal and state social welfare in the United States, with an emphasis on policies that reduce poverty, oppression, and discrimination. Study the values and ethics that form the foundation of social services. 48 hour agency observation required.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 2720 - Multicultural Competence in a Diverse World



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course provides an introduction to the methods of inquiry in the social sciences used to develop the knowledge and skills required to work and relate in a multicultural world. Content covers the historical development of discrimination in the U.S. and the need for multicultural competency to be an engaged and informed citizen in a democratic society. Integrated Writing course.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing, Multicultural Competency, Wright State Core
  
  • SW 2910 - Social Science Data Analysis



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Quantitative and qualitative analysis of social science research. Includes theory and application of descriptive and inferential quantitative statistics, using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Includes theory and application of qualitative data analysis. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level MTH 1450 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level MTH 2240 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level MTH 2280 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level MTH 2300 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 3000 - Research Methods in Liberal Arts



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduces social science and humanities majors to research design, and the kinds of data produced, in describing, explaining, and understanding social problems.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 3700 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Analysis of human behaviors in order to guide assessment, intervention, and evaluation of micro, mezzo,and macro social work practice.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Social Work - BA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
    Course attributes: Service Learning Intensive
  
  • SW 3750 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Macro



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Analysis of groups, systems,and community organizations in order to guide assessment, intervention, and evaluation of social work practice. Includes theories such as systems theory, social justice, oppression, and basic human rights. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SW 3700 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Social Work - BA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 3800 - Ethics and Social Work Practice I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Focus on ethics and an introduction to practice skills. Field observation required to apply skills related to ethics, rapport building, interviewing techniques, and bio-psycho-social assessment. Integrated Writing course. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SW 3750 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Social Work - BA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing
  
  • SW 3890 - Selected Topics in Social Work



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Selected topics related to current issues in social work practice; readings, research, and discussion. Topics vary.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 3990 - Independent Study in Social Work



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Independent research on social work topic. Requires 3.0 GPA and completed independent study form.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Social Work - BA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • SW 4620 - Social Gerontology I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Study of the social aspects of aging, the needs of the aging population, and society’s response to those needs. A life course perspective that incorporates cultural, economic, historical, and structural contexts provides the framework for examining aging-related issues, particularly in regards to the impact on quality of life for older adults.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 4700 - Social and Economic Justice



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examination of how social welfare policy affects service delivery and active engagement in policy practice to promote social and economic justice. Integrated Writing course.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Social Work - BA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing
  
  • SW 4730 - Child Welfare I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Framework for categorizing child welfare problems. Historical and current examination of legislation, policies, programs, and services to address child welfare needs including the role of the child welfare worker.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 4735 - Child Welfare II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Addresses the developmental and permanence needs of children in the child welfare system.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 4740 - Child Welfare II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Addresses the developmental and permanence needs of children in the child welfare system.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 4800 - Gerontology Practicum



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Supervised learning under direction of the Gerontology Certificate Director and staff from a social service agency serving older adults. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SW 4620 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level SOC 4820 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): SW4850
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Gerontology GR - Cert.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Practicum
  
  • SW 4810 - Social Work Practice II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Develops a framework for understanding micro-inclusive practice interventions with individuals and families. Integrated Writing course. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SW 3700 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level SW 3750 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level SW 3800 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level SW 4900 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): SW4870
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Social Work.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing
  
  • SW 4820 - Social Work Practice III



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Develops a framework for understanding mezzo-to-macro inclusive practice interventions in groups within organizations throughout communities of varying types. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SW 3700 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level SW 3750 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level SW 3755 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level SW 4900 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): SW4880; SW4890
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Social Work.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 4850 - Gerontology Certificate Project



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Applied research in an agency setting that serves older adults under the guidance of the gerontology certificate director. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SW 4620 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level SOC 4820 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): SW4800
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Gerontology GR - Cert.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • SW 4860 - Social Work Field Practicum I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    First of two field practicum courses where students apply generalist social work practice knowledge to practice in agency settings. Individual learning experiences under the supervision of an agency field instructor, with guidance from the faculty-field liaison. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SW 3700 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level SW 3750 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level SW 3800 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level SW 4900 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): SW4810; SW4870
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Social Work - BA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Practicum
  
  • SW 4870 - Social Work Field Seminar I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Faculty-field liaison utilizes individual and group feedback to assist students in applying generalist social work practice knowledge while planning, implementing, and processing activities at their practicum sites. Integrated Writing course. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SW 3700 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level SW 3750 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level SW 3800 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level SW 4900 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): SW4810; SW4860
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Social Work. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Social Work - BA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing
  
  • SW 4880 - Social Work Field Practicum II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Individual learning experiences under the supervision of an agency field instructor, with guidance from the faculty-field liaison. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SW 4860 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level SW 4870 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): SW4820; SW4890
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Social Work.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Practicum
  
  • SW 4890 - Social Work Seminar II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Faculty-field liaison utilizes individual and group feedback to assist students in applying generalist social work practice knowledge while planning, implementing, and processing activities at their practicum sites. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level SW 4860 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level SW 4870 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): SW4820; SW4880
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Social Work.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • SW 4900 - Social Work Research and Critical Thinking



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Basic skills of quantitative and qualitative social research methodology and techniques of gathering, analyzing and interpreting data. Evaluation of research reports for relevance to practice with at-risk populations.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Social Work - BA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6110 - Social Welfare Policy I



    Credit Hour(s): 0 or 3
    Provides overview of social welfare and social work as a profession in context of social work values and ethics. Includes critical analysis of historical and current interactions of social welfare policies, programs, and services with diverse recipient populations.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6130 - Ethics, Professionalism, and Self Care



    Credit Hour(s): 0 or 3
    Addresses ethical dimensions of social work in policy and law and frameworks for decision-making. Teaches skills for professional self-care to decrease incidents of vicarious trauma
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: WSU-MU Social Work - MA, WSU-MU Social Work - ND.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6150 - Cultural Competency in Social Work Practice



    Credit Hour(s): 0 or 3
    Provides conceptual framework for effective social work practice with persons from diverse backgrounds. Addresses interlocking, complex configuration of personal and cultural identity, while facilitating understanding and respect for diverse populations. Gives students culturally appropriate interventions for use with affected groups.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6160 - Graduate Social Work Research I



    Credit Hour(s): 0 or 3
    First of three research courses required in MASW program. Basic skills of quantitative and qualitative social research methodology and techniques of gathering, analyzing and interpreting data. Evaluation of research reports for relevance to practice with at-risk populations. Development of initial research or evaluation design for social work practice.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6170 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I



    Credit Hour(s): 0 or 3
    Employs social systems approach as the primary foundation for understanding individuals, families, and groups. Utilizes theories about human behavior to develop foundation to learn effective social work practice.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6210 - Social Work Practice I



    Credit Hour(s): 0 or 3
    Development of an understanding of the knowledge base and values of social work practice; acquisition of basic skills through the use of role-playing and simulated interviewing process. Attention given to micro levels systems, emphasizing the interactions of micro systems with mezzo and macro level systems.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6220 - Social Work Practice II



    Credit Hour(s): 0 or 3
    Approaches social work macro practice from an advanced generalist perspective as a way to engage organizations and communities in the larger society. Includes application, purposes and objectives of social work practice with organizations and communities with diverse populations and at-risk groups. Teaches skills to advance social and economic justice with clients in communities and organizations. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Graduate level SW 6210 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6410 - Concentration Focus Area Families and Children: Practice



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Focus area course related to families and children. Provides the knowledge, skills, and values needed for advanced generalist social workers to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate direct practice with children and families. Includes DSM and other diagnostic tools that apply to children and families. Discussion of clinical interventions with children and families.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6420 - Concentration Focus Area Families and Children: Policy



    Credit Hour(s): 0 or 3
    Provides knowledge, skills, and values needed for advanced generalist social workers to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate policy practice with children and families. Includes policies and programs that specifically target positive outcomes for children and families.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6450 - Concentration Focus Area Older Adults: Practice



    Credit Hour(s): 0 or 3
    Provides students with understanding of advanced generalist practice with older adults. Utilizes life course perspective incorporating cultural, economic, historical and structural contexts to examine aging-related issues, particularly the impact on quality of life of older adults.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6460 - Concentration Focus Area Older Adults: Policy



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Provides knowledge, skills, and values needed for advanced generalist social workers to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate policy practice with older adults. Includes policies and programs that specifically target positive outcomes for older adults.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6610 - Social Work Field Education I



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Completion of 300 hours of field education. Provides opportunity for students to engage in selected and organized activities with clients that apply the social work skills, knowledge, and values learned in the classroom. Meeting with a range of clients, encountering diversity, and growing self-awareness and abilities to help clients of various backgrounds.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship
  
  • SW 6620 - Social Gerontology I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Study of the social aspects of aging, the needs of the aging population, and society’s response to those needs. A life course perspective that incorporates cultural, economic, historical and structural contexts provides the framework for examining aging-related issues, particularly in regards to the impact on quality of life for older adults.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6640 - Social Work Field Education Seminar I



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Designed to integrate Field Education I experience and coursework. Offered concurrently with foundation fieldwork.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • SW 6730 - Child Welfare I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Framework for categorizing child welfare problems. Historical and current examination of legislation, policies, programs, and services to address child welfare needs, including the role of the child welfare worker.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6735 - Child Welfare II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Addresses the developmental and permanence needs of children in the child welfare system.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6740 - Child Welfare II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Addresses the developmental and permanence needs of children in the child welfare system.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6800 - Gerontology Practicum



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Supervised learning under direction of the Gerontology Certificate Director and staff from a social service agency serving older adults. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Graduate level SW 6620 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level SOC 6820 Minimum Grade of D
    Corequisite(s): SW6850
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Gerontology GR - Cert.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Practicum
  
  • SW 6850 - Gerontology Certificate Project



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Applied research in an agency setting that serves older adults under the guidance of the gerontology certificate director. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Graduate level SW 6620 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level SOC 6820 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Gerontology GR - Cert.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • SW 6880 - Gerontology Certificate Project



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Applied research in an agency setting that serves older adults under the guidance of the gerontology certificate director.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • SW 6890 - Selected Topics in Social Work



    Credit Hour(s): 0 or 3
    Selected topics related to current issues in social work practice; readings, research, and discussion. Topics vary.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6950 - Social Work Foundation Topics



    Credit Hour(s): 0 to 3
    Topics include content in human behavior in the social environment, social welfare policies and programs, social work practice, and social work research.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: WSU-OSU Master of Social Wk-ND.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 6990 - Independent Study in Social Work



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Independent research on social work topic.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: WSU-OSU Master of Social Wk-ND.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • SW 7160 - Graduate Social Work Research II



    Credit Hour(s): 0 or 3
    Data analysis component of social science research and program evaluation. Covers procedures for rigorous, valid, reliable, and credible collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to arrive at decisions that improve interventions and contribute to knowledge. Continued development of research design for student’s culminating research project. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Graduate level SW 6160 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 7170 - Social Work Capstone



    Credit Hour(s): 0 or 3
    Implementation of a culminating research project following a rigorous qualitative and/or quantitative design to collect and analyze data to inform agency practice and/or policy decisions. Successful completion of culminating research project required for graduation. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Graduate level SW 6160 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • SW 7230 - Social Work Assessment and the DSM



    Credit Hour(s): 0 or 3
    Teaches advanced generalist social work direct practice skills with individuals, families, and small groups. Skills applied during following stages of social work intervention: Engagement, Assessment, Intervention, and Evaluation. Content includes accurate application of DSM and other clinical assessment tools, and application of social work clinical treatment models. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Graduate level SW 6150 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level SW 6170 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level SW 6210 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
 

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