Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

AGING SERVICES
This program is intended for individuals who wish to enhance their knowledge of
the aging process, study issues pertinent to the elderly, and develop skills useful
in working with senior citizens. This program is not limited to community services
majors.
This certificate program is generally designed for individuals in one of the following
categories:
• The person with no degree but who is contemplating working with senior
citizens.
• The person with a degree who has not had specialized training in the field of
gerontology, but who would like to work in this field.
• The person employed in this field who would like to upgrade his/her knowledge
and skills.
• Persons interested in enhancing the quality of their post-retirement years or
those of family and friends.
Persons interested in this program should consult with the Public Services
Department. This certificate may be earned independent of earning a degree.
Requirements
Credits
2020:121 English 4
2020:222 Technical Report Writing 3
2040:240 Human Relations 3
2040:244 Death and Dying 2
2260:150 Introduction to Gerontological Services 3
2260:278 Techniques of Community Work 4
2260:279 Technical Experience: Community and Social Services 5
3006:450 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Gerontology 2
3006:486 Retirement Specialist 2
7400:390 Family Relationships in Middle and Later Years 3
APPLIED POLITICS
John C. Green, Ph.D., Director
The Ray C. Bliss Institute and the Department of Political Science have combined
to offer a Certificate Program in Applied Politics for undergraduate students. The
Certificate Program in Applied Politics offers course work in the history, organization
and management of campaigns intended to influence the outcome of political
decisions. Working from a set of core courses, students are allowed to concentrate
in the area of applied politics of greatest interest—campaigns, communications,
lobbying, political parties, etc. Believing that democracy is best served by having
active and informed citizens, the certificate is designed for all students, no matter
what their degree program, as long as they have a deep interest in practical politics.
Requirements
Persons are eligible for admission to the Certificate Program in Applied Politics if
they have been admitted to study as special, non-degree or full-time students in
any department of the University. Student shall seek admission to this program
by filing an application with the Bliss Institute. The student shall schedule courses
with the assistance of an advisor at the earliest possible time.
Core Courses
3700:470 Campaign Management I 3
3700:471 Campaign Management II 3
3700:395 Internship in Government and Politics 3
Electives
In addition to the core courses, students must complete 9 elective credits. Three
credits must be from the following:
3700:402 Politics and the Media 3
3700:440 Survey Research Methods 3
3700:472 Campaign Finance 3
3700:473 Voter Contact and Elections 3
3700:474 Public Opinion, Behavior and Electoral Politics 3
3700:475 American Interest Groups 3
3700:476 American Political Parties 3
7600:475 Political Communication 3
Completed electives must also include an additional 6 credits from above or from
approved courses in Political Science, Communication, or other departments. Students
must maintain at least a “B” (3.0) average in their course work for the certificate.
Certificate
Political Science majors will, upon completion of the program, be awarded a B.A.
or B.S. degree in Political Science with a Certificate in Applied Politics. Majors in
other disciplines will have the Certificate noted on their permanent record.
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ARCHAEOLOGY
The Certificate in Archaeology is designed for students interested in field archaeology
as a career choice. Cultural resource management (CRM or “contract
archaeology”) is the fastest-growing area of archaeology in the United States due
to federal legislation which requires an archaeological assessment of the impact
of federally-funded activities on prehistoric and historic cultural remains. This legislation
has greatly increased the demand nationally for trained field archaeologists.
The Certificate in Archaeology trains students to work in CRM by promoting
a solid understanding of the principles and theories of archaeology as well as providing
training in basic field methods and cutting-edge technology. The Certificate
in Archaeology is multidisciplinary and students have the option of taking electives
in Geology, Geography and Survey and Construction Engineering
Technology.
The Certificate in Archaeology requires students to successfully pass three
required courses and three elective courses, each worth 3 credits for a total of 18
credits.
Requirements
Credits
3240:400/500 Archaeological Theory 3
3240:440/540 Archaeological Laboratory Methods 3
3240:450/550 Archaeological Field School 3
• Electives:
2980:489 ST: Surveying for Archaeology 3
3240:410/510 Archaeogeophysical Survey 3
3240:420/520 Archaeology of Ohio 3
3350:405/505 Geographic Information Systems 3
3370:405/505 Archaeological Geology 3
Notes:
(1) Only three credits of 3240:450/550 Archaeological Field School may be counted
towards the Certificate in Field Archaeology.
(2) The Certificate in Field Archaeology may be earned independently of a degree.
Total credits required for the Certificate in Archaeology: 18.