407 Spanish American Culture (3)
A comprehensive study of the history, literature, art, religion, and
customs of the Spanish American countries.
411 Religion in America (3)
An examination of the impact of religious values and institutions on
American history. Special attention is given to the rise, decline, and legacy
of mainstream Protestant culture; religious pluralism in the 20th century; the
religious origins of social and cultural change; the continuing importance of
civil religion; and the implications of the First Amendment for religious
expression in America.
373 History of Eastern Europe (3)
A survey of Slavic and other cultures in Eastern Europe from earliest
times to the present. Topics examined include the influence of religion, the
varieties of social and political types across the area, and relationships
with nearby states.
413 Philosophy of Religion (3)
Basic problems and philosophically significant theories of religion,
including such problems as the relation of faith and reason, and the existence
of God.
406 Constitutional Rights (3)
Analysis and discussion of leading decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court,
with special attention given to civil rights, including the rights of persons
accused of crime; freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion, separation of
church and state, equal protection of the laws, and property rights.
509 Macro Systems: Institutional and Community Systems
(3)
Examines the theoretical frameworks that shape the foundation for social
work generalist practice with organizations and communities. Built upon a
liberal arts perspective of community and society, the course provides
advanced knowledge about social work’s professional relationships with
organizations and communities. The course emphasizes skills to enhance
competent macro practice with diverse populations regarding age, culture,
class, ethnicity, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, and
sexual orientation and to advance social and economic justice.
510 Social Welfare Policy and Service (3)
Provides a framework for social welfare policy analysis with special
attention to the state policy making process and the impact of policy on
persons that may be disadvantaged by poverty and other forms of oppression.
The course emphasizes culturally competent policy practice and advocacy
related to diverse populations regarding age, culture, class, ethnicity,
disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation.
Policy practice skills related to policy formulation, development,
implementation, and evaluation will be addressed.
610 Human Diversity, Social Policy and
Social Work (3)
This course provides a broad base of knowledge pertaining to policy and
practice with diverse populations regarding age, culture, class, ethnicity,
disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation and
international groups. Institutional, historical, and cultural barriers to
equality are explored, with their implications for policy and practice within
a global context. Micro and macro level implications of strength and
resilience and the valuing of diversity will be addressed. Students will
demonstrate an understanding of the impact of diversity and equality on human
systems and social policy.
606 After Darwin (3)
A study of the consequences of Charles Darwin’s theories as they pertain
to the humanities including history, literature, philosophy, religion, and
civics. Includes a discussion of the methodologies of humanities research.
271 History of the Middle East (3)
A political and cultural survey of the history of the Islamic peoples,
with emphasis on the Arab and Ottoman Empires, the emergence of independent
modern states including Israel, and the new Arab nationalism.
285 History of Africa (3)
A survey of the history of African peoples and nations from earliest
humankind to the present. Considers the major geographical regions of Africa,
the impact of Islamic and Christian invaders, 19th-century European
colonialism, and the movement toward African independence.
381 Western Science and Medicine to 1800 (3)
The origin and development of science and medicine in Mesopotamian,
Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, and Western European civilizations down
through the Scientific Revolution of the 17th and 18th centuries.
345 Medieval Europe, 500-1300 (3)
The reconstruction of a new European civilization upon the ruins of the
old Roman Empire through the alliance of the Greco-Roman cultural traditions,
Christianity, and the vitality of the new Germanic peoples.
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