Exploration of attitudes and behaviors related to death. Topics include the dying patient, suicide, bereavement, ethical issues, the funeral, etc. Emphasis on developing an understanding of self and death.
Introduces and sensitizes students to the major concepts of cultural diversity, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, class, sexual orientation, physical and mental abilities, pluralism, and conflicts caused by ethnocentrism, discrimination, and prejudice. Explores the relationship and intersection between these major concepts and social work practices and policies. Emphasizes the examination of major ethnic groups as well as other social groupings based on such factors as gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, physical and mental abilities, and other differences in human populations. Evaluates the common elements of oppressions and prejudicial and discriminatory practices from both micro and macro theoretical frames of reference. Explores the application of the ecological perspective, generalist, and problem-solving process.
Prepares students for a generalist approach to social work practice with individuals. Emphasizes knowledge, values, ethics and skills needed to develop effective helping relationships. Includes basic theories for intervention with focus on micro level problem solving and basic interview skills. Three hours per week with enhancement.
Social Welfare Policy Practice: Analyst and Advocate
SOWK-330
Average GPA: 3.66
Withdraw Rate: 1%
Total Enrollment: 813
Number of Reviews: 0
Builds upon the foundation content of SOWK 306, providing understanding of social welfare policy analysis with micro, mezzo and macro social work policy practice knowledge skills. Prepares students to participate in the policy-making process, integrating both policy analytical and formulation skills, as well as understanding the methods and strategies for advocating for policy change and new policies.
Introduction to the principles of lithographic printing through the study of historical elements and practical processes. Various monochromatic lithographic printing techniques explored. Students furnish their own materials.
Intensive study in speech or communication studies. Students should choose a seminar in their track. Substantial research paper/academic project and class presentation are required.
Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood Classrooms
ECED-451
Average GPA: 3.59
Withdraw Rate: 1%
Total Enrollment: 301
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Introduces and explores mathematics teaching as it relates to children birth through grade 3. Attention is given to developmentally appropriate instructional strategies that align with state and national standards. Focuses on pedagogical strategies that promote conceptual understandings and the use of materials that are theoretically and developmentally appropriate for the learning of mathematics. Emphasizes research, diversity, assessment, technology, literacy and mathematics integration. Includes clinical experiences.
Introduces dimensions of science instruction that facilitate student learning in elementary schools. Attention is given to the skills necessary for placing learners in the position of investigator, planning and teaching inquiry-based lessons, and conducting formative and summative assessment. Emphasis is on aligning to state and national science education standards and initiatives, such as STEM education and environmental literacy. Includes clinical experiences.
Introduces discipline-based inquiry for promoting democratic citizenship through the social studies. Focuses on building content knowledge and instructional strategies in history, geography, political science, cultural studies and economics. Course objectives and activities are based on the College, Career and Civic Life four-stage model of inquiry from the National Council for the Social Studies and align with Maryland state standards for elementary social studies. Includes clinical experiences.
Emphasizes the teaching of mathematics to students in grades 1-6. Focuses on developmentally appropriate instructional strategies that align to national standards and promote conceptual understandings. Attention is placed on the teaching and learning of mathematics as it relates to research, theory, pedagogy, content, diversity, assessment, technology, literacy and integration. Includes clinical experiences.
Study of Native American, African-American, U.S., Latina and Asian American women's writing, emphasizing 19th and 20th century issues which influenced their writing.
A detailed study of attitudes toward and representations of nature and the natural in literature, especially of the 19th and 20th centuries. Topics may include the hostile relationship between nature and culture, the image of the animal "other," the human as animal, the personification of nature and/or the animal, the perilous position of human in nature, and the impact of eco-criticism.
Provides an overview of methodologies for the study of the interactions between human societies and the environment. Guides students in the focused preparation of a research paper and formal research presentation.
Examination of strength training techniques and program design. Emphasis placed on proper form and utilization of various workout designs to complement larger training goals. Gain experience in the theoretical and practical aspects of designing individual workout sessions, periodization and programming to enhance progression.
Introduces the principles of selling in a business-to-business environment. Covers topics such as customer analysis, prospecting, effective sales approach and opening, adaptive presentations, handling objections, techniques for closing sales, and relationship building. Deals with the ethical, legal and social responsibilities of salespersons. Uses sales exercises, individual presentations and simulated role plays to teach various components of the selling process.
Provides an introduction to the field of public policy analysis within the context of American government and politics. Basic concepts and explanations related to the policy making structures and processes within the federal government of the U.S. are explored, including the Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy and the federal courts. The role played by interest groups, classes, social movements and the media are reviewed and evaluated.
