Emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills regarding the appropriate therapy for patients receiving respiratory care. Problem-based learning, case examples, computer simulation and frequent physician input allow students to develop an enhanced understanding of the importance of appropriate respiratory care.
Emphasis on sophisticated cardiopulmonary monitoring including airway assessment, ECG analysis, arrhythmia identification and therapeutic management of a patient in respiratory or cardiac arrest. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification offered.
Physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children (ages 3-18) with emphasis on adolescent development. Attention is given to student learning and assessment. Required field observation.
Overview of the role of computers in education. Examination of computer applications as they relate to specific teaching/learning operations and educational functions in the pre-K-12 classroom.
Prepares students for a generalist approach to social work with large systems. Applies the planned change process with macro practice, specifically with organizations and communities. Expands basic knowledge, values, ethics and skills, with emphasis on macro level problem solving.
The second of two courses focused on the basic concepts and methods of scientific inquiry used to build knowledge and evaluate practice. Builds and expands upon material covered in Social Work Research I. Includes focus on program evaluation, single-subject designs, data analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics, presentation of data, report writing, and application of findings to practice. Explores applied research methodologies that will enhance the student's use of evidence-based interventions.
Provides the foundation knowledge needed for generalist practice with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) persons. Explores the lived experiences of LGBTQ persons in the U.S. across the lifespan and addresses some of the key social problems faced by this population. Explores the heterogeneity of LGBTQ lives across cultural, class, age, race, ethnic, religious and political cohorts and communities. Assumes a strengths-based affirmative model of social work practice with sexual minorities.
Provides an integrated view of school social work, using a framework of policy and practice. A major focus is on the topics critical to school social work, including at-risk youth, school reform, school violence, multiculturalism, and roles of school social workers within expanded mental health and school-linked services. Draws on systems and strengths perspectives within the context of working with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
Develops facility to sustain oral and written discussion in Spanish. Students practice the basic patterns of Spanish syntax and develop vocabulary by preparing frequent oral and written compositions.
Study of key cultural patterns with particular attention to the results of transplantation to the New World. The major vehicle of examination is the written word in prose, drama and other selected material.
Provides an understanding of the use of accounting in business operations. Topics include job order costing, cost behavior (cost-volume-profit analysis), budgeting, performance valuation using variances from standard cost, differential cost analysis, capital investment analysis, cost allocations including activity-based costing, the cash flow statement, financial statement analysis, etc.
Introduction to the study of human culture and communication across a wide range of traditional and modern societies, with an emphasis on participant-observation ethnographic fieldwork.
Introduction to the principles of the fine art methods of intaglio printing through the study of historical elements and practical processes. Various monochromatic etching techniques explored. Students furnish their own materials.
Collaboration and Cooperation in Early Childhood Communities
ECED-251
Average GPA: 3.61
Withdraw Rate: 3%
Total Enrollment: 545
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Emphasizes family-school-community partnerships that promote children's ability to develop and learn. Examines family systems and their roles in the development of young children. Explores many of the challenges faced by today's diverse families and identifies collaboration and involvement practices to meet their needs. Focuses on ethical behavior and professional responsibilities as they relate to young children, their families and communities. Includes clinical experiences.
