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

Course Descriptions
SW 326 SW Practice with Older Adults 3(3-0)
The biological, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual
aspects of aging and the services affecting them.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent from instructor.
(*)
SW 327 Practice with Abused and Neglected Children
3(3-0)
The physical, behavioral, emotional signs of child abuse
and neglect; laws designed to protect children, and
services available to assist them. Prerequisites: junior
standing or consent of instructor. (*)
SW 350 Social Welfare Policy 3(3-0)
Theory and social work practice related to social policy,
problem identification, policy formation, implementation,
evaluation and analysis. Development of critical thinking
skills for policy analysis. Prerequisites: acceptance into
the social work program; completion of any one ECON or
POLSC course. (S)
SW 481 Field Seminar I 3(3-0)
Capstone course which integrated knowledge, values,
skills, and theory with micro, mezzo, macro generalist
social work practice with diverse populations in various
agency settings. Prerequisites: acceptance into the social
work program; successful completion of all SW foundation
courses. Corequisite: SW 488. (F,SS)
SW 482 Field Seminar II 3(3-0)
Capstone course which integrates knowledge, values,
skills, and theory with micro, mezzo, macro generalist
social work practice with diverse populations in various
agency settings. Prerequisites: acceptance into the social
work program; successful completion of all SW foundation
courses, SW 481, SW 488, SW 492. Corequisite: SW
489. (S,SS)
SW 488 Field Placement I 5(0-16)
Complete 16 clock hours per week Fall semester or 32
clock hours Summer I Block for a total of 224 hours in an
approved field practicum agency under the supervision of
a professional social worker. Prerequisites: acceptance
into the social work program and field practicum;
successful completion of social work foundation courses.
Corequisite: SW 481. (F,SS)
SW 489 Field Placement II 5(0-16)
Complete 16 clock hours per week Spring semester or 32
hours Summer II block placement for a total of 224 hours
in an approved field practicum agency under the
supervision of a professional social worker. Prerequisites:
acceptance into the social work program and field
practicum; successful completion of all social work
foundation classes; SW 481, SW 488 and SW 492.
Corequisite: SW 482. (S,SS)
SW 490 Special Projects (1-5 VAR)
Prerequisites: social work major, prior written permission
of instructor of record. (*)
SW 491 Special Topics (1-3 VAR) (*)
SW 492 Research 3(3-0)
Theory and application of continuing social work research
designs and methodologies (qualitative and quantitative)
utilizing single subject design, needs assessment, and
program evaluation. Prerequisites: SW 210 or MATH 156
or PSYCH 201. (F,S)
SW 495 Independent Study (1-3 VAR)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (*)
THEATRE (TH)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
TH 111 Theatre Appreciation 3(3-0)
A course emphasizing the understanding of theatre art
from the audience’s point of view. (*)
TH 370 Creative Dramatics 1(1-0)
Classroom techniques in dramatics for the teacher. (F,SS)
UNIVERSITY STUDIES (US)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
US 101 Academic & Career Exploration 1(1-0)
Provides undeclared/declared students who are still
deciding on their majors an opportunity to assess their
abilities, interests and goals while investigating the
University’s degree programs. (F)
US 151 Introduction to Academic Life 3(3-0)
To provide an opportunity for students to learn and adopt
methods to be successful in college. Critical thinking,
writing and time management are emphasized. (F,S)
US 160 Principles of Leadership 3(3-0)
Study of leadership theories and principles. The course
emphasizes components of leadership, gender, ethnic
diversity in leadership styles, organizational forms, and
personal capacity for leadership. Prerequisite: Acceptance
into President’s Leadership Program. (F)
US 201 Domestic Violence Theories-Family 3(3-0)
Explores five areas within the family system impacted by
domestic violence. Victims and perpetrator issues,
patterns of relationship abuse, effects on children.
(F,S,SS)
US 202 Domestic Violence Theories-Society 3(3-0)
Explore societal impacts of domestic violence in relation
to sociopolitical, multicultural, and gender issues. Review
laws pertaining to domestic violence, and community
resources. (F,S,SS)
US 251 Student Leadership Development 2(2-0)
Create an opportunity for students to define, learn, adopt,
and integrate within themselves the “purpose of leadership”.
(S)
US 255 Residence Hall Advising 1(1-0)
Will teach student development theory, history of
residence life, communication skills and assertiveness
training which will enhance the quality of student leaders
and resident advisors. (S)
US 260 Leadership in Service Organizations 3(2-2)
Lecture/experiential course outlining leadership practices
through service learning in community settings. Open to
PLP students only. Prerequisites: US 160, enrollment in
PLP. (F)
US 291 Special Topics (1-3 VAR)
Special topics are offered to students in areas where
regular course offerings are not available. (*)
US 320 Offenders and Addictive Behaviors 3(3-0)
Causes, stages and symptoms of addiction processes
including cross tolerance and addiction substitutions.
Differential interventions and treatment options are
explored. Prerequisites: PSYCH 100 & SOC 101.
(F,S,SS)
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