May 19, 2024  
2023-2024 Edgewood College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Edgewood College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

History

  
  • HIST 271 H - Selected Issues


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Selected issues varies by topic.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HIST 284 GH - Hist of People’s Republic of China


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    A study of the history of the People’s Republic of China since 1949.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HIST 295 - Prosem: Historians/-Iography/Method


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    An introductory study of historical method and selected historical traditions. Includes an introduction to the use of historical data bases. All majors and minors are encouraged to take this course no later than their junior year.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HIST 310A - China Tradition & Transformation (A)


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    This course is an introduction to Chinese history and culture and preparatory session for the field study of contemporary China. The HIST 310A/HIST 310B  sequence satisfies the 2, G, and H tags. To receive these tags, a student must enroll in and successfully complete HIST 310A in the Spring and HIST 310B  in the summer. The second part of the course, HIST 310B , is a travel course to China. If you wish to receive the 2, G, and H tags for this sequence (which is set up as two separate courses), enroll in HIST 310A in the Spring term and HIST 310B  in the Summer term. The tags will be added to your record after successful completion of HIST 310B .

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of COR 1 or COR 199  or COR 199  in progress; two full-time semesters of college credit, excluding retro credits, AP credits, and college credit earned while in high school.
  
  • HIST 310B 2GH - China Tradition & Transformation (B)


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    The second of a two-semester sequence studying contemporary Chinese history and current issues, consisting of a short period of on-campus preparation and a trip to China. Students are responsible for the field trip expenses in addition to tuition. Cross-listed HIST 390B 

    Offered Summer

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 310A .
  
  • HIST 312 GHU - China and the West


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    A course that examines the history of China’s relations with the West, focusing on the period since 1500.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HIST 325 H - Germany and the Rise of the Nazis


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Introduction to the origins of the Nazi Party and its rise to power within the context of German historical and social developments from WWI through 1945.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HIST 341 H - European Holocaust


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    A history of the Holocaust which explores the policies of the Nazis that called for the extermination of the Jews of Europe and other targeted populations.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HIST 359 D - African American History


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    African American history from the beginning of the African Diaspora to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HIST 360 - History of Women in America


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Women in North America and the United States from 1500 to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding how and why ideas about femininity and masculinity have changed over time. Cross-listed WS 360  

    Offered Other

    Course Fee: No
    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HIST 361 3D - Freedom Rides: the Civil Rights Era


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    This class focuses on the Civil Rights and Black Power era, especially in the North. Students will also travel to various northern cities over Spring Break as part of this class as we relive this turbulent era.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent.
  
  • HIST 362 - 19th Century American Homophobia


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    A study of the development of homophobia in the US during the last 20 years of the 19th century in response to that era’s discovery of the “homosexual.”

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 132  or consent of instructor.
  
  • HIST 363 - Native American History


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Various Native American societies in North America from before European contact to the 1980s. Some emphasis will be placed on people who have resided in the Wisconsin and Great Lakes regions.

    Offered Other

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HIST 375 - World War II


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    General survey course of WWII from 1930s until 1945.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HIST 390A 3GH - China: Tradition&Transformation (A)


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    The HIST 390A/HIST 390B  sequence satisfies the 3, G, and H tags. To receive these tags, a student must enroll in and successfully complete HIST 390A in the Spring and HIST 390B 3GH  in the summer. If you wish to receive the 3, G, and H tags for this sequence (which is set up as two separate courses), enroll in HIST 390A in the Spring term and HIST 390B 3GH  in the Summer term. The tags will be added to your record after successful completion of HIST 390B 3GH .

    Prerequisite(s): COR 1 and 2.
  
  • HIST 390B 3GH - China: Tradition&Transformation (B)


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    This is the second of a two-semester course sequence studying Chinese history and contemporary issues. It examines the impact of China’s cultural tradition in current Chinese society and the force of change that has challenged Chinese tradition. The main theme of the course is Confucian culture and Chinese reform. Specifically, students will investigate how the Confucian tradition has shaped Chinese society and impacted all facets of Chinese life, and how these values have influenced the pattern of Chinese modernization as they are simultaneously challenged and reshaped by China’s recent transformations. The Summer portion of the course consists of a short period of on-campus preparation, an on-site nearly 3-week study in China, and the completion of individual projects after our return to campus. Cross-listed HIST 310B

    Prerequisite(s): COR 1 and 2.
  
  • HIST 400A - Select Issues in European History


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    A study of the historiography of significant individuals, movements or groups in European History. Topics vary.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 295  and junior standing.
  
  • HIST 400B - Select Issues in American History


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    A study of the historiography of significant individuals, movements or groups in American History. Topics vary.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 295  and junior standing.
  
  • HIST 400C - Select Issues in East Asian History


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    A study of the historiography of significant individuals, movements or groups in East Asian History. Topics vary.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 295  and junior standing.
  
  • HIST 401 - Seminar


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 295  and junior standing.
  
  • HIST 401A - Research Paper in European History


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Discuss and write a major research paper.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 295 , HIST 400A , and junior standing.
  
  • HIST 401B - Research Paper in American History


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Discuss and write a major research paper.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 295 , HIST 400B , and junior standing.
  
  • HIST 401C - Research Paper in E. Asian History


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Discuss and write a major research paper.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 295 , HIST 400C , and junior standing.
  
  • HIST 479 - Independent Study - History


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Investigation of selected topics in history under the direction of a history faculty member.

    Prerequisite(s): (A history course at Edgewood College or consent of instructor) consent of instructor.
  
  • HIST 479A - Independent Study - European Histor


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
  
  • HIST 479B - Independent Study - U.S. History


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
  
  • HIST 479C - Independent Study - East Asian Hist


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.

Human Services

  
  • HS 300 - Methods of Human Services I


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Students will learn and apply basic knowledge and skills for working directly with individuals and families (i.e., micro practice). Special attention will be given to the competencies of case management and interviewing, emphasizing communication skills and management of the helping relationship. The generalist perspective from social work will be used in a context of multiculturalism. Professional values and ethics will be employed as guiding principles to micro practice skills and decisions. In a practice course students should be prepared to take an active role in “hands-on” learning using demonstrations, dyads and small group-work. Cross-listed PSY301

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HS 302 - Social Welfare and Policy


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    This course is an introduction to the history, mission, and philosophy of social work and social welfare. It has examination of the major social welfare policies and programs in the United States and consideration of current issues. Presentation of frameworks for evaluating and influencing social policy.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HS 303 - Advanced Social Change Skills


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    This course addresses methods for planning and facilitating change in organizations and communities. Students will be introduced to community and organizational theories. The class will examine principles of planned social change and the role of social workers as macro-level change agents. Students will learn how to analyze and define a social or organizational condition, set a goal, and organize to bring about social change from a variety of theoretical and cultural perspectives. Students will examine ethical considerations inherent in macro-level social work.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HS 304 - Group Methods in Human Services


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Students will acquire basic knowledge and skills needed to work directly with small groups in Human Services. Various forms of group practice, such as task groups, support groups, self-help groups and organizational groups, will be explored. Special attention will be given to the development of groups and to group facilitation skills. Professional values and ethics, as established by the National Association of Social Workers, will be employed as guiding principles to mezzo-practice skills and decisions.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HS 305 - Human Behavior & Social Environment


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Human development and behavior will be examined as outcomes of interaction with the social environment. Ecological and systems theories will be applied to this reciprocal process, examining biological, psychological, sociological, spiritual and cultural aspects of development. The role played by social systems (such as families, groups, communities and organizations) will be explored for each phase of human development. Particular attention will be paid to gender identity, ethnic identity, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HS 400 - Human Services Internship


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 6

    This seminar-style internship course provides students an opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge and skills of social work practice.  The seminar facilitates the integration of curricular content with supervised social work experience serving diverse populations and social systems. Cross-listed PSY 400  

    Offered Fall, Spring, Summer

    Prerequisite(s): HS 300 , HS 302 , and consent of instructor.

Institutional Courses

  
  • IC 101 - Edgewood College 101


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 1

    This course introduces first year students to the resources at Edgewood College that will help them navigate their first year and beyond. Students will build foundational skills within a community of learners to help begin their academic career from a position of knowledge and confidence. 

    Offered Fall

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • IC 106 - Career Exploration


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 1

    The career exploration class would provide students insight to making an informed and sturctured career decision based on their interests, values, personality styles, and strenghts.

    Offered Fall, Spring

  
  • IC 110 - Academic Success


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

    This course is designed to develop and improve academic-related skills in the beginning college student by focusing on attitude, motivation and critical thinking. Students explore the various behaviors and use of resources associated with student success. Students practice numerous techniques such as goal setting, test-taking, concentration, study skills. Students develop a deeper understanding of their learning preferences and how this impacts their success. 

    Offered Fall, Spring

  
  • IC 110A - Personal & Professional Development


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

    Develop essential skills needed to improve your academic, career, and personal success. Each term, students will select one or two 4-week modules (depending on credits taken) to complete. Topics may include self-management, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, motivation and life-long learning.

  
  • IC 115 - STEM Success Seminar


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

    This seminar is intended for students who are exploring majors in STEM fields. Topics will include career exploration, learning strategies for success in STEM courses, guest speakers, field trips to sites around Madison, opportunities for engagement here at Edgewood, and help with finding and applying for internships or summer research. Students will also benefit from building a network among STEM students and faculty on campus.

  
  • IC 116 - STEM Career Exploration Seminar


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

    This seminar is intended for students who are exploring majors in STEM fields. Topics will include career exploration, learning strategies for success in STEM courses, guest speakers, field trips to sites around Madison, opportunities for engagement here at Edgewood, and help with finding and applying for internships or summer research. Students will also benefit from building a network among STEM students and faculty on campus.

  
  • IC 200 - Exploring Leadership


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

    The study of leadership theories, concepts and skills. Students develop their own leadership potential through values exploration, self-assessment, and practice, including a service learning activity.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • IC 201 - Peer Assistant Leadership


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

    Introduces students to leadership skills needed in order to participate in the College’s peer leader program in the COR 1 Program.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • IC 202 - Leadership Workshop: Peer Education


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

    Preparation for participating in the college’s Peer Educator program focusing on substance abuse, violence prevention, and wellness.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • IC 220 - Internship Preparation


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 1

    This is a 1-credit preparatory course for students currently seeking or planning to seek an internship in the future. Students will research potential internships, develop a plan for obtaining an internship, and build career readiness skills that employers look for! Activities include building a cover letter, resume, and LinkedIn profile, successful interview, networking and job search strategies. Further, the course will include discussions in understanding workplace culture, verbal and non-verbal communication, etiquette, decision-making, and professionalism to make the most of an internship experience. Open to all majors.

    Offered Fall

    Prerequisite(s): Cumulative 2.0 GPA.
  
  • IC 250 - Intermed English for Intn Students


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

    Development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English for non-native English speaking international students.

  
  • IC 270 - Internship For-Credit


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    This experience is designed to link classroom learning and student interest with the acquisition of knowledge in the applied work setting, and provide students with opportunities to explore and clarify interests, aptitudes, and abilities. It is intended to be an initial step toward the development of skills and attitudes that lead to meaningful careers.

    Prerequisite(s): Cumulative 2.0 GPA.
  
  • IC 275 - Internship Not-For-Credit


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 0

    This 0-credit course allows students to accept internships that require college approval. This experience is designed to link classroom learning and student interest with the acquisition of knowledge in the applied work setting, and provide students with opportunities to explore and clarify interests, aptitudes and abilities. It is intended to be an initial step toward the development of skills and attitudes that lead to meaningful careers.

    Prerequisite(s): Cumulative 2.0 GPA
  
  • IC 279 - Independent Study - Institutional


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

  
  • IC 401 - Honors Scholarship


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

    For students engaged in Honors contract work. Course is pass/fail

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Honors Director Required.
  
  • IC 470 - Advanced Internship For-Credit


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 16

    Students undertake a significant engaged learning opportunity, integrating theories learned in the classroom with engaged activities, develop skills in preparation for future employment or graduate school studies, and explore the General Education COR guiding question: How does this experience deepen one’s understanding of one’s own gifts, values, and commitments in building a more just, compassionate world? The internship is designed to provide students an opportunity to examine implications of their studies and to gain skills to enable them to be successful professionals.

    Prerequisite(s): Cumulative 2.0 GPA and Junior Standing (60 credits earned)
  
  • IC 475 - Advanced Internship Not-For-Credit


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 0

    This 0-credit internship course supports students completing an internship experience beyond their major requirements or an internship not required for their major. Students undertake a significant engaged learning opportunity, integrating theories learned in the classroom with engaged activities in internship opportunities, develop skills in preparation for future employment or graduate school studies, and explore the General Education COR guiding question: How does this experience deepen one’s understanding of one’s own gifts, values, and commitments in building a more just, compassionate world? The internship is designed to provide students an opportunity to examine implications of their studies and to gain skills to enable them to be successful professionals.

    Prerequisite(s): Cumulative 2.0 GPA and Junior Standing (60 credits earned)
  
  • IC 479 - Independent Study


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Independent study for students interested in topics that are co-curricular or cross-disciplinary in nature.

  
  • IC 850 - Studies in Change


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course is designed to develop an understanding of personal, social, and organizational change. Such issues as personal commitment, social conditions, and technological developments are examined as they impact on personal, social and institutional situations. Research strategies provide opportunities to strengthen logical thinking, analysis of evidence and written expression.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

Latin American Studies

  
  • LAS 380 - El Salvador: The Land and the People


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

    This seminar is an experiential and interdisciplinary exploration of the land and the people of El Salvador from the perspective of international solidarity and sistering. As we examine the interrelated political, economic and cultural systems of El Salvador, our focus will be to define international solidarity and to explore the development of grass-roots social movements as a means to develop a sense of understanding and connection between the peoples of the United States and El Salvador. Our class will study and promote the practices of consciousness raising, empowerment, and liberation, and explore the meanings of democracy for us in the United States and for the Salvadoran people. Class includes mandatory travel to El Salvador during Winterim with associated costs. Cross-listed GS 380  

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of COR 1 or COR 199  or COR 199  in progress; two full-time semesters of college credit, excluding retro credits, AP credits, and college credit earned while in high school. Must register for LAS 381 2G . The LAS 380/381 sequence satisfies the 2 and G tags. To receive these tags, a student must enroll in and successfully complete both the fall and spring courses. Enroll in LAS 380 for fall and LAS 381 2G  for spring. The tags will be added to your record after successful completion of LAS 381 2G  in the spring term.
  
  • LAS 380 2G - El Salvador:The Land and the People


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

    This seminar is an experiential and interdisciplinary exploration of the land and the people of El Salvador from the perspective of international solidarity and sistering. Class includes mandatory travel to El Salvador during winterim with associated costs. Cross-listed GS 380  

    Offered Fall Even Years

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of COR 1 or COR 199  or COR 199  in progress; two full-time semesters of college credit, excluding retro credits, AP credits, and college credit earned while in high school. Must register for LAS 381 2G . The LAS 380/LAS 381 sequence satisfies the 2 and G tags. To receive these tags, a student must enroll in and successfully complete both the fall and spring courses. Enroll in LAS 380 for fall and LAS 381 2G  for spring. The tags will be added to your record after successful completion of LAS 381 2G  in the spring term.
  
  • LAS 381 2G - El Salvador:The Land and the People


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

    This seminar is an experiential and interdisciplinary exploration of the land and the people of El Salvador from the perspective of international solidarity and sistering. As we examine the interrelated political, economic and cultural systems of El Salvador, our focus will be to define international solidarity and to explore the development of grass-roots social movements as a means to develop a sense of understanding and connection between the peoples of the United States and El Salvador. Our class will study and promote the practices of consciousness raising, empowerment, and liberation, and explore the meanings of democracy for us in the United States and for the Salvadoran people. Class includes mandatory travel to El Salvador during Winterim with associated costs. Cross-listed GS 381  

    Offered Spring Even Years

    Prerequisite(s): LAS 380 ; Completion of COR 1 or COR 199  or COR 199  in progress; two full-time semesters of college credit, excluding retro credits, AP credits, and college credit earned while in high school.

Marriage and Family Therapy

  
  • MFT 600 - Foundations of Systemic Practice


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course facilitates the development of competencies in the foundations and critical epistemological issues of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). It includes the historical development of the MFT relational/systemic philosophy and contemporary conceptual foundations of MFT practice.

    Offered Fall

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • MFT 605 - MFT Theories & Models


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course works with MFT 600 to facilitate the development of competencies in the theoretical foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). It includes the early and contemporary models of MFT, including evidence-based practice and the biopsychosocial framework. 

    Offered Fall

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • MFT 610 - Clinical Treatment: Families/Groups


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course facilitates the development of competencies in treatment approaches specifically designed for use with a wide range of diverse individuals within families and groups. It includes a focus on evidence-based practice, teletherapy considerations, crises interventions, and the impact of substance use on relational dynamics.

    Offered Spring

    Prerequisite(s): MFT 605  
  
  • MFT 620 - Diverse/Multicultural Communities


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course facilitates the development of competencies in understanding and applying knowledge of diversity, power, privilege, and oppression as these relate to race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socieconomic status, disability, health status, religious, spiritual and/or beliefs, nation of origin or other relevant social identities. It includes practice with diverse, international, multicultural, marginalized, and/or underserved communities, including developing competencies in working with sexual and gender minorities and their families, as well as anti-racist practices. 

    Offered Fall

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • MFT 625 - Clinical Treatment: Couples


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course facilitates the development of competencies in treatment approaches specifically designed for use with couples/intimate relationships across the lifespan including theories and methods for sex-related issues. It includes a focus on evidence-based practice, content on teletherapy practice considerations, and crises interventions.

    Offered Spring

  
  • MFT 630 - Mental Health Diagnosis & Treatment


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course facilitates the development of competencies in traditional psycho-diagnostic categories, psychopharmacology, diagnosis, and treatment of major mental health issues. It includes consideration of the implications and comparisons of the medical model in mental health with Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) relational/systemic philosophy. 

    Offered Fall

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • MFT 635 - Systemic/Relational Assessment


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course facilitates the development of competencies in the assessment and treatment of major mental health issues. It includes an overview of screening methods and instruments used to identify and define problems as well as possible treatment approaches for a variety of presenting concerns including addiction/substance use, suicidality, trauma, and abuse/violence.

    Offered Spring

    Prerequisite(s): MFT 630  
  
  • MFT 700 - Research & Evaluation


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course facilitates the development of competencies in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) research and evaluation methods, and in evidence-based practice, including becoming an informed consumer of couple, marriage, and family therapy research.

    Offered Spring

  
  • MFT 720 - Global Issues in MFT


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course provides a look at special populations and opportunities for community engagement.  Focuses on issues of social justice front and center as practitioners working in the midst of war, cultural revolution, or the aftermath of disasters.  The intention is to learn about what family therapy looks like across borders and contexts.  Students will learn more about confronting moral and practical dilemmas. The main emphasis is on the global perspective of who we are and what we do in the field of marriage & family systems therapy.  

  
  • MFT 725 - Relational Practicum


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course facilitates preparation for the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) clinical internship year. It provides opportunity for professional development at the program’s clinical training center utilizing observation, discussion, relational case conceptualization, and supervised practice. 

    Offered Spring

  
  • MFT 735 - Lifespan Development


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course addresses individual and family development, human sexuality, and biopsychosocial health across the lifespan.

    Offered Fall

  
  • MFT 740 - Clinical Treatment: Child/Adolesc


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course facilitates the development of competencies in treatment approaches specifically designed for use when working with young children and adolescents and includes a focus on evidence-based practice. It also includes content on teletherapy practice considerations and crises intervention.

    Offered Fall

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • MFT 745 - Contemporary Issues & Collaboration


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course facilitates the development of competencies in addressing emerging and evolving contemporary challenges, issues, and/or recent developments at the interface of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) knowledge and practice, and the broader local, regional, and global context. Consideration of these identified areas and MFT professional practice will also focus on the development of competency in multidisciplinary collaboration.

    Offered Spring

  
  • MFT 750 - Clinical Internship I


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    Group supervision of marriage and family therapy field experience. 

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of MFT 605, MFT 610, MFT 630, and MFT 635.
  
  • MFT 760 - Clinical Internship II


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    Group supervision of marriage and family therapy field experience.

    Offered Fall

  
  • MFT 770 - Clinical Internship III


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    Group supervision of marriage and family therapy field experience.

    Offered Spring

  
  • MFT 780 - Clinical Internship IV


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 1

    This course is continued supervision of the marriage and family therapy field experience as needed to complete clinical hours.

    Prerequisite(s): MFT 770  
  
  • MFT 790 - Independent Study - MFT


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    To be arranged with the Director of the Program.

    Offered Other

    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
  
  • MFT 800 - Ethics, Law & Social Responsibility


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course addresses the development of a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) identity and professional socialization. It facilitates the development of competencies in ethics in MFT practice, including understanding and applying the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Code of Ethics and understanding legal responsibilities.

    Offered Summer


Mathematics

  
  • MATH 099A - Success in Problem Solving


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course is intended for students who may need additional instruction on the material covered in Introduction to Problem Solving. Topics covered will include strengthening quantitative literacy and improving math study skills. Must be taken concurrently with MATH 101  .

  
  • MATH 099B - Success in Stats


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

    This course is intended for students who may need additional instruction on the material covered in Statistics. Topics covered will include strengthening quantitative literacy and improving math study skills. Must be taken concurrently with MATH 121  .

    Offered Fall, Spring

    Course Fee: No
    Prerequisite(s): Math placement level one or higher, and concurrent enrollment in MATH 121  .
  
  • MATH 099C - Success in Pre-Calculus


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course is intended for students who may need additional instruction on the material covered in Pre-Calculus. Topics covered will include strengthening quantitative literacy and improving math study skills. Must be taken concurrently with MATH 114A .

    Offered Other

    Prerequisite(s): Math placement level two or higher, and concurrent enrollment in MATH 114A  .
  
  • MATH 101 M - Intro to Problem Solving


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    Besides being a body of knowledge, Mathematics is a way of thinking, a different lens for viewing the world. This course uses games, puzzles, and classic problems to introduce problem solving techniques and some of the big ideas that have fascinated mathematicians over the centuries. With its focus on exploration, discovery, and collaboration, we’ll prioritize mathematics as a process rather than a product.

    Offered Fall, Spring

    Prerequisite(s): Math placement level two or higher, or math placement level one and concurrent enrollment in MATH 099A  .
  
  • MATH 114A M - Precalculus A: College Algebra


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    Algebra preparation necessary for success in calculus. Topics include: algebraic properties of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs. Combined with MATH 114B : Precalculus B: Trigonometry, the two courses comprise a complete overview of algebra and trigonometry required for calculus. This course satisfies the general education mathematics requirement.

    Offered Fall, Spring

    Prerequisite(s): Math placement level three or higher, or math placement level two and concurrent enrollment in MATH 099C  .
  
  • MATH 114B - Precalculus B: Trigonometry


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    Trigonometry preparation necessary for success in calculus. Topics include: trigonometric functions and their inverses, including identities, graphs, and applications. Combined with MATH 114A  the two courses comprise a complete overview of algebra and trigonometry required for calculus.

    Offered Fall, Spring

    Prerequisite(s): Math placement level four or higher, or MATH 114A   with a grade of C or higher, or concurrent enrollment in MATH 114A   and consent of instructor.
  
  • MATH 121 M - Statistics


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    Course includes descriptive and inferential statistics with the emphasis on drawing meaningful conclusions from data. Topics include measures of central tendency and dispersion, the normal distribution, z-tests, t-tests, linear regression, analysis of variance, Chi-Square tests, and other topics as time permits. This course satisfies the general education mathematics requirement.

    Offered Fall, Spring

    Prerequisite(s): Math placement level two or higher, or math placement level one and concurrent enrollment in MATH 099B .
  
  • MATH 231 M - Calculus I


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    An introduction to differential and integral calculus. Derivatives are developed for: algebraic, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric functions. The Riemann integral and the first form of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus are introduced. Definite integrals and anti-derivatives are developed for basic algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Applications of key concepts are integrated throughout the course. This course satisfies the general education mathematics requirement.

    Offered Fall, Spring

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 114A   and MATH 114B   with Cs or higher, or Math placement level 4.
  
  • MATH 241 - Calculus II


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    This course is a continuation of differential and integral calculus. Topics include integration techniques, improper integrals, applications, differential equations, Taylor polynomials, and infinite series. This course emphasizes the mastery of key concepts and their applications.

    Offered Spring

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 231   with a grade of C or above.
  
  • MATH 251 - Calculus III


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    An introduction to multivariable calculus; topics include vectors, curves, partial derivatives, gradients, multiple and iterated integrals, and Green’s and Stokes’ theorems.

    Offered Fall

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 241  with a grade of C or above OR Math 232 with a grade of C or above.
  
  • MATH 256 - Discrete Mathematics


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    This course introduces students interested in math or computer science to a level of abstraction and argumentation appropriate to those fields as well as providing some of the foundational mathematics and more importantly, ways of thinking needed for success in either field. In addition, the course provides students the opportunity to see connections between the two fields such as those between symbolic logic and digital logic circuits or between recurrence and induction. Topics include: logic, methods of proof, sequences, induction, recursion, set theory, functions, relations, counting, probability, graphs, trees, analysis of algorithm efficiency.

     


    Offered Fall

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 231  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of MATH 101 , MATH 114A , or MATH 121  and CS 178, CS 179 , or CS 180  with grades of C or higher.
  
  • MATH 279 - Independent Study - Mathematics


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Independent study of selected topics in mathematics developed by the student with the approval and direction of the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
  
  • MATH 331 - Differential Equations


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    Theory of ordinary differential equations with an emphasis on problems of the physical world which are modeled well by differential equations. Topics include first order equations, second order and higher linear equations, series solutions, and a brief introduction to numerical methods and partial differential equations as time permits.

    Offered Spring Odd Years

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 241  with a grade of C or above; MATH 251  highly recommended.
  
  • MATH 341 - Linear Algebra


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    An introduction to linear algebra including vector spaces, matrices, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors; emphasis on gaining theoretical insights through computation, developing facility with elementary proof, and applying the concepts and computational methods to solve real world problems.

    Offered Spring Even Years

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 231  or Math 256 with a grade of B or better
  
  • MATH 351 - Probability


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    A calculus-based introduction to probability. Topics include combinatorics, discrete and continuous probability distributions and joint probability, binomial, Poisson, exponential, and normal distributions, expected value, variance, and moment generating functions. This course will provide a solid introduction to probability and prepare interested students for the first actuarial exam.

    Offered Spring Even Years

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 241   with a grade of C or above.
  
  • MATH 372 - Topics in Mathematics


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Study of selected topics in mathematics.

    Offered Other

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
  
  • MATH 379 - Independent Study - Mathematics


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Independent study of selected topics in mathematics developed by the student with the approval and direction of the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
  
  • MATH 431 - Real Analysis


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    The course introduces analysis as a tool for a deeper understanding of calculus. With the least upper bound axiom of the real numbers as its starting point, the course develops the foundations necessary to work with limits and prove results from calculus. Topics include sequences, series, power series, derivatives, and integrals. Time permitting, the course will explore how the same tools are used in more advanced settings.

    Offered Spring Odd Years

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 with a grade of C or higher - AND - Math 256 or MATH 301 with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • MATH 432 - Complex Analysis


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    This course continues the study of analysis shifting from the real numbers to complex numbers. Topics include functions of a complex variable, Cauchy’s theorem, residue theory, power series, and other topics as time allows.

    Offered Other

    Prerequisite(s): Math 233 or Math 251 with a grade of C or higher - AND - Math 256 or Math 301 with a grade of C or higher. Math 431 recommended.
  
  • MATH 441 - Abstract Algebra I


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    This introductory course in abstract algebra focuses mainly on number theory, with an introduction to groups and fields. Number-theoretic concepts include divisibility, primes and their distribution, congruence arithmetic, linear Diophantine equations and systems, number-theoretic functions, Euler’s Theorem, primitive roots, and selected special topics.

    Offered Fall Odd Years

    Prerequisite(s): Math 256 or MATH 301  with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • MATH 442 - Abstract Algebra II


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    This course continues the study of abstract algebra and is focused mainly on groups, with some exploration of rings and fields as time allows. Group-theoretic topics include subgroups, normal subgroups and quotient groups, and some counting principles. A wide variety of examples will be explored.

    Offered Spring Even Years

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 441  with a grade of C or above.
  
  • MATH 461 - College Geometry


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    This course investigates geometry from an advanced perspective. Building on students’ knowledge of Euclidean geometry from high school coursework, topics include axiomatic systems, neutral, Euclidean, and non-Euclidean geometries; introduction of geometries such as projective, finite, vector, and transformational; historical development of geometry; and use of technology to model and explore geometric relationships.

    Offered Other

    Prerequisite(s): Math 256 or MATH 301  with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • MATH 462 - Topology


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    This course focuses on properties of spaces invariant under homeomorphisms. Topics include continuity, homeomorphisms, connectedness, compactness, manifolds, the classification of closed, compact surfaces, the Euler characteristic, the fundamental group, and knot theory.

    Offered Other

    Prerequisite(s): Math 256 or MATH 301  with a grade of C or higher; MATH 461  recommended.
  
  • MATH 472 - Topics in Mathematics


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Study of selected topics in mathematics.

    Offered Other

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
  
  • MATH 479 - Independent Study - Mathematics


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

    Independent reading and research of selected topics in mathematics developed by the student with the approval and direction of the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
  
  • MATH 485 3KX - Mathematics Seminar


    Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
    Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

    Selected topics in mathematics, mathematics education, and applications. With individualized mentoring, students will investigate significant mathematics independently and present findings in oral and written form at a variety of levels and to varying audiences. Integrated throughout the course students will 1) consider how topics are situated in the history and development of mathematics as a liberal art, and in the world; 2) reflect, as future mathematics educators and practitioners, upon: Who am I and who can I become? What are the needs and opportunities of the world? What is my role in building a more just and compassionate world?

    Offered Fall

    Prerequisite(s): COR 2, junior/senior standing, and a declared major in Mathematics; or consent of the instructor.
 

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