2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

CSU-Pueblo
SPN 452 Contemporary Spanish American Literature
3(3-0)
Spanish American literature. Works by Carpentier,
Cortazar, Neruda, Vallejo, Castellanos, etc. Prerequisite:
SPN 310. (*)
SPN 460 Literary Theory and Hispanic Literature
3(3-0)
The application of contemporary theory to the reading of
Hispanic literature. Prerequisite: SPN 310. (*)
SPN 461 Cervantes 3(3-0)
The study of Cervantes, his major works and the period in
which they were written. Prerequisite: SPN 310. (*)
SPN 462 19th Century Spanish American Literature
3(3-0)
The study of representative 19th Century writers: works
by Olmedo Bello, Heredia, Palma, Prieto, Jotabeche,
Isaacs, etc. Prerequisite: SPN 310. (*)
SPN 471 Medieval and Golden Age Spanish Literature
3(3-0)
This course is designed to give an overview of Spanish
literature of the Middle Ages and Golden Age, including
the evolution of the Spanish language and dominant
literary genres. Prerequisite: SPN 310. (*)
SPN 472 Colonial Spanish American Literature 3(3-0)
An introduction to the literary and cultural texts of Spanish
America before Independence. Prerequisite: SPN 310. (*)
SPN 491 Special Topics (1-3 VAR)
Prerequisites: SPN 301 or the equivalent and one of SPN
302-306 plus permission of the instructor. (*) Repeatable
SPN 493 Senior Seminar 3(3-0)
In-depth analysis of specific topics, themes, authors, and
works in the language literatures and cultures of the
Spanish -speaking world. Prerequisites: SPN 301 or the
equivalent and one of SPN 302-306 plus permission of
the instructor. (S)
SPN 494 Field Experience (1-7 VAR)
Communication, lectures by writers, artists, political
leaders and specialists. Visits to museums, attendance at
movies, theaters and excursions. Prerequisites: SPN 301
or the equivalent and one of SPN 302-306 plus permission
of the instructor. (F,S) Repeatable
SPN 495 Independent Study (1-3 VAR)
Specific themes which address particular problems of
literature or culture. May be repeated for credit with
approval of major adviser. Prerequisites: SPN 301 or the
equivalent and one of SPN 302-306 plus permission of
the instructor. (F,S) Repeatable
SOCIAL WORK (SW)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
SW 100 Introduction to Social Work 3(3-0)
Introduction to the history and philosophy of the social
work profession including the knowledge, values, ethics,
roles and skills inherent in social work practice. (F,S)
SW 201 Human Behavior and Social Environment
3(3-0)
Focus on the person in environment throughout the life
span with an examination of the relationship between
biological, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural
systems. Prerequisites: SOC 101, PSYCH 100. Pre/
corequisite: BIOL 100 or an approved human biology
course. (F)
SW 202 Human Behavior and Social Environment II
3(3-0)
Focus on the person in environment throughout the
lifespan with an examination of the impact of larger social
systems, including family, groups, communities and
organizations. Prerequisite: SW 201. (S)
SW 205 Social Welfare in the United States 3(3-0)
Examines the historical development of social work in the
United States social welfare system. Critical thinking
techniques will be used to analyze policy. Pre/corequisite:
SW 100. (F)
SW 210 Statistics for Social Worker 3(3-0)
Introduction to qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Emphasis on descriptive and inferential statistics most
utilized in evidence-based social work practice and
research. (F,S)
SW 222 Introduction to Social Work Practice 3(2-2)
Application of the foundation of generalist practice skills.
Requires 45 clock hours of volunteer work in an approved
human service agency. Prerequisite: SW 201. (F,S)
SW 230 (CS 230) Chicano: Social and Psychological
Study 3(3-0)
Social and psychological forces present in the Chicano
community. (F)
SW 290 Special Projects (1-5 VAR)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (*)
SW 310 Social Work Theory 3(3-0)
A comparative approach to explanatory and practice
theories relating to social work and the helping professions.
Prerequisite: acceptance into the social work
program. (F)
SW 320 Human Diversity in Practice 3(3-0)
Critically examines the history, culture, strengths and
barriers in social work practice with diverse groups.
Identifies skills required for culturally competent practice
with populations-at-risk. Prerequisites: SW 205, 222, CS
101, a Women’s Studies course and acceptance into the
social work program. (F)
SW 322 Social Work Intervention I 3(3-0)
Elements of generalist micro social work practice and
theory. Skill development in assessment, intervention, and
evaluation emphasized. Prerequisite: acceptance into the
social work program. Corequisites: students who have not
yet completed SW 310 and SW 320 must enroll concurrently.
(F)
SW 323 Social Work Intervention II 3(3-0)
Elements of generalist mezzo social work practice
focusing on small groups and families. Assessment,
intervention, evaluation and practice theory are emphasized.
Prerequisite: SW 322 (S)
SW 324 Social Work Intervention III 3(3-0)
Nature and scope of social work theories and interventions
at the organizational and community (macro) levels;
distinctive characteristics of the community as a social
system and implications for generalist practice. Prerequisites:
acceptance into the social work program, SW 322.
Corequisite: students who have not yet completed SW
323 must enroll concurrently. (S)
SW 325 (CS 325) Health in the Chicano Community
3(3-0)
Health care traditions and current health care systems in
the barrio. (S)
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