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Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Curriculum plans will be
implemented in a local school setting. Study of compensatory
programs for struggling reader. Student will complete 14 clock
hours of field experience.
Prerequisite: EDUC 3338; READ
3360, 3364, 3393. Fall, Spring
READ 4394 Reading Practicum (3-3-0)
Directed learning
experiences that allow students to apply, plan, and implement
literacy strategies will be taught. Student will develop reading
plans for a child based on the child’s individual strengths and
needs. Use of media, formal/informal assessments,
language/literature activities, and effective communication
with the child and the parents will provide the students
opportunities for creating a rich literary context for a child.
Prerequisite: READ 3364, 3393. Summer only
READ 4397 Introduction to the Advanced or Gifted
Learner (3-3-0)
A comprehensive study of the purposes,
objectives and practices of gifted education. Both theoretical
and practical issues will be considered with particular
emphases on the nature and needs of advanced or gifted
learners, the identification and assessment of gifted learners,
and procedures designed to meet reading needs across the
curriculum for advanced or gifted students.
Prerequisite:
EDUC 3334, READ 3360, 3364. Summer only
READ 4398 Capstone Course: The Reading Professional
(3-3-0)
Students will review & apply the State Board for
Educator Certification (SBEC) approved standards in reading
& writing. The course will include implementing the writing
workshop in a public school classroom & ESL standards in the
context of students’ cumulative knowledge of literacy theory.
Prerequisite: 3360, 3364, 3393,. Fall only
RELGION (RELI)
RELI 2345 The Religious and Philosophical Life (3-3-0)
Who am I? Who are You (God)? And what about my
neighbor? These three big questions will be explored in order
to equip students to develop a maturing theology, philosophy,
hermeneutics, and ethic that utilizes critical thinking to make
good decisions.
Prerequisite: At least one completed
semester at HSU.
SOCIAL WORK (SCWK)
SCWK 1350 Introduction to Social Work (3-3-X) [#]
An
introduction to the profession of social work and its
relationship to the institution of social welfare. Emphasis is
placed on common human needs and problems as the nature
and range of current social work practice is examined. The
historical development and professionalization of social work
is studied as well as an overview of current social welfare
programs. Students are required to do 30 hours of Community
Volunteer Work during the semester.
Does not satisfy
foundational curriculum requirements. Spring, Fall.
SCWK 2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Study of special
interest topics not found elsewhere in the department listing.
May be repeated for additional credit when the topic varies.
Prerequisite: SCWK 1350 or consent of instructor.
SCWK 2303 Social Work Practice I (3-3-0)
Clarification of
the interview process and development of specific skills,
competencies, and concepts for interviewing. Focus is on
developing basic skills of the interview, including listening,
influencing and structuring an effective session. A lab
experience is provided for skill building in conducting an
interview. Content includes integration of ethical and
multicultural issues in practice. Students are required to do 30
hours of Community Volunteer Work during the semester.
Prerequisite: SCWK 1350 Spring
SCWK 2360 Human Behavior and Social Environment I (3-
3-0)
An examination of the social systems approach to
understanding human behavior within families, groups,
organizations, and communities. Particular focus will be on
the relationship among biological, social, psychological, and
cultural systems as they affect and are affected by human
behavior.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301, SCWK 1350. Spring
SCWK 2365 Human Behavior and Social Environment II
(3-3-0)
An examination of the development of the individual
throughout the life span. Focus will be on the biological,
psychological, and cognitive development of the individual
interacting with societal and cultural groups.
Prerequisite:
PSYC 1301, Fall
SCWK 3099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Study of special
interest topics not found elsewhere in the department listing.
May be repeated for additional credit when the topic varies.
Prerequisite SCWK 1350 or consent of instructor
SCWK 3310 Applied Ethics and Social Justice Issues (3-
3-0
) A study of applied ethics guiding professional practice
through the exploration of social justice issues facing the
criminal justice and social work professions. An examination
of the standards, codes of conduct and professional
responsibilities for both fields is conducted. The focus of this
course is on the resolution of ethical conflicts and making
ethical decisions through application of ethical principles,
standards and strategies of ethical reasoning.
Prerequisites:
CRIJ 1310 for CRIJ 3310, SCWK 1350 for SCWK
3310.Asneeded
SCWK 3320 Child Welfare Services (3-3-0)
A general study
of social work services designed to enhance the welfare of
children. Emphasis is on societal problems which cause
problems for children and on the activities and programs
which provide services to deal with those problems.
Prerequisite: SCWK 2360, 2365 or consent of instructor. Fall
SCWK 3330 Statistics for the Social Sciences (3-3-0)
(Also
SOCI 3330, PSYC 3330, POLS 3330) An introduction to
descriptive and inferential statistics for social science and
social work majors. Development of skills in research
analysis.
Prerequisite: SCWK 1350. Fall
(odd years)
SCWK 3360 Social Welfare Policy I (3-3-0)
An examination
of the institutions of social welfare and of how it meets social
goals. The principle focus is on the history and development
of social welfare services, as well as the central figures that
have played a crucial part in its development. A thorough
analysis of current programs will be included as well as the
economics and political influences upon them. Students will
conduct extensive research of an approved social,
environmental, or economic justice issue and present their
research to the class.
Prerequisite: SCWK 1350.
Fall
SCWK 3365 Social Welfare Policy II (3-3-0)
A continuation
of Social Welfare Policy I, this course continues examination
of how the institutions of social welfare meets social goals.
Analyses f of economic, social, environmental, and political
processes that impact on the social welfare system are
explored. Conceptual schemes are developed for analyzing
the structure of social welfare systems with attention given to
overcoming patterns and consequences of discrimination and
oppression. Students will conduct a policy analysis related to
an approved social, environment, or economic injustice to
identify and advocate for social change.
Prerequisite: SCWK
3360. Spring
SCWK 3370 Social Work Practice II (3-3-0)
An examination
of the knowledge, values, and skills basic to the generalist
practice of social work. Students utilize an understanding of
the social work process to develop skills in problem solving
with individuals, families, and groups. A lab experience is
provided for skill building and evaluation opportunities.
Prerequisite: COMM 1301 restricted to majors with formal
admission to the program. Fall
SCWK 3375 Social Work Practice III (3-3-0)
A continuation
of SCWK 3370, including further application of the generalist
method of problem solving with micro and macro systems.
Students utilize an understanding of policy, human behavior
and the social environment, and research to develop a
framework for practice. A lab is provided to refine practice and
evaluation skills.
Prerequisite: SCWK 3370; restricted to
majors with formal admission to the program. Spring
SCWK 3380 Social Research Methods (3-3-0)
(Also SOCI
3380 and POLS 3380)
Introduction to the methods of scientific
inquiry and their relevance to the social sciences. Topics
include research design, problem formulation, measurement,
data analysis, and ethics in research. Fundamentals of