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Course Descriptions

Course Description Notes

Northern Kentucky University has established abbreviations for its various disciplines. These abbreviations, which are printed next to the name of each discipline in the following course descriptions, should be used in preparing course schedules and at other times when referring to specific courses.

Following course titles in parenthesis is the number of semester hours of credit in the course. Listed below the course title are the number of classroom and lab/studio hours in the course, course prerequisites and co-requisites, and the semesters in which the course is taught.

Many courses satisfy NKU general education requirements under guidelines of the Kentucky Transfer Policy. If a particular course is approved for general education credit, a two-letter general education category designation follows the course title. The category for which the course is approved is listed in full beneath the course description. The general education category designations are:

OC – Oral Communication
WC – Written Communication
AH – Arts and Humanities
QR – Quantitative Reasoning
NS – Natural Sciences
SB – Social and Behavioral Sciences

Please refer to the General Education section of this catalog for complete information.

The university reserves the right to withdraw or modify courses of instruction at any time.
 

Radiologic Science
  

  • RTT 209 Clinical Oncology II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major and RTT 208 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Radiation therapy specific instruction on the regional anatomy and physiology, epidemiology and etiology, detection and diagnosis, diagnostic procedures, histopathology, patterns of spread, principles of treatment, staging, and prognosis for Palliative and Emergency Treatment, Breast, Male Reproductive, Gynecologic, Respiratory, CNS and ENT.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 214 Radiation Therapy Simulation Lab (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major.
    Taught: Fall only
    The class will combine both a didactic and laboratory components. Students will practice basic set ups skills of patients in a laboratory setting. Basic skills covered will include: patient identification, safe movement of a patient, infection control, reproduction of a patient set-up. 
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 220 Radiation Physics and Dosimetry I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major.
    Taught: Fall only
    This is the first course in a sequence of two courses to include the physics of ionizing radiation and physical aspects of classical radiation therapy.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 221 Radiation Physics & Dosimetry II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major; RTT 220 .
    Taught: Spring only
    This is the final course of a sequence of two courses to include the physics of ionizing radiation, physical aspects of classical radiation therapy; as well as, the application of the physical aspects to modern radiation oncology.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 286 Radiation Therapy Practicum I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major and RTT 200 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Competency-based clinical application of principles in radiation therapy to include oncology terminology, equipment, techniques used for treatment, and direct patient care. Conducted under the supervision of registered radiation therapists and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 296 Radiation Therapy Practicum II (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major and RTT 286 .
    Taught: Summer only
    Competency-based clinical application of principles in radiation therapy to include oncology terminology, equipment, techniques used for treatment, and direct patient care. Conducted under the supervision of registered radiation therapists and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 308 Clinical Oncology III (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major and RTT 209 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Radiation therapy specific instruction on the regional anatomy and physiology, epidemiology and etiology, detection and diagnosis, diagnostic procedures, histopathology, patterns of spread, principles of treatment, staging, and prognosis for endocrine, bone, soft tissue sarcomas, lymphomas, hematopoietic, digestive, genitourinary, pediatrics, skin, AIDS related cancers and benign tumors.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 320 Treatment Planning I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major and RTT 221 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Radiation therapy treatment planning concepts to include clinical dosimetry, treatment preparation processes, beam modifying devices, isodose charts, and calculations of various external beam treatment formulas.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 321 Treatment Planning II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major and RTT 320 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Radiation therapy treatment planning concepts to include clinical dosimetry, electron beams, brachytherapy and radiosurgery.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 340 Radiation Biology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major and RTT 221 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Content is designed to present basic concepts and principles of radiation biology. The effects of ionizing radiation effects on tissue.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 341 Radiation Therapy Protection (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major and RTT 340 .
    Taught: Spring only
    This course will provide principles concerning the hazards of radiation and address potential methods to reduce this risk. The roles of the various radiation regulatory agencies will also be discussed.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 376 Radiation Therapy Practicum III (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major and RTT 296 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Competency-based clinical application of principles in radiation therapy to include oncology terminology, equipment, techniques used for treatment, and direct patient care. Conducted under the supervision of registered radiation therapists and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 386 Radiation Therapy Practicum IV (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major and RTT 376 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Competency-based clinical application of principles in radiation therapy to include oncology terminology, equipment, techniques used for treatment, and direct patient care. Conducted under the supervision of registered radiation therapists and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 396 Radiation Therapy Practicum V (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major and RTT 386 .
    Taught: Summer only
    Competency-based clinical application of principles in radiation therapy to include oncology terminology, equipment, techniques used for treatment, and direct patient care. Conducted under the supervision of registered radiation therapists and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 2

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  • RTT 470 Imaging Modalities (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major and RTT 321 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Basic principles of x-ray equipment, exposure factors, and image production are presented. The theory and mechanics of CT, PET, Ultrasound & MRI imaging are covered. CT imaging will be emphasized.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 480 Radiation Therapy Capstone (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major, Senior standing.
    Taught: Spring only
    Discussion and analysis of specific radiation science theories, review and critique journal articles and prepare for the national certification exam.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 486 Radiation Therapy Practicum VI (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major and RTT 396 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Competency-based clinical application of principles in radiation therapy to include oncology terminology, equipment, techniques used for treatment, and direct patient care. Conducted under the supervision of registered radiation therapists and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 496 Radiation Therapy Practicum VII (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major and RTT 486 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Competency-based clinical application of principles in radiation therapy to include oncology terminology, equipment, techniques used for treatment, and direct patient care. Conducted under the supervision of registered radiation therapists and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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Reading Workshop
  

  • RDG 091 Reading Workshop (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Practice and instruction in reading and reading appreciation; literate behaviors; book selection; reading strategies, processes, comprehension; critical and creative response to materials read. Not applicable toward graduation. For students needing additional preparation for ENG 101 .
    Repeatable: No
  

  • RDG 110 Critical Reading (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Development of critical reading strategies including analysis, synthesis, and evaluation; cultural literacy; contemporary issues in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Provides preparation for general education courses in a variety of disciplines.
    Repeatable: No

Religious Studies
  

  • REL 200 World Religions and Cultures - AH (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This course is to introduce students to one or more of the following religions: Indigenous Sacred Ways, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam. The historical development of the religions studies, the major beliefs and the interactions within and between cultures will be considered.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Culture and Creativity
  

  • REL 301 Ancient Religions (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or consent of the instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    A comparative journey through religious ideas and practices in lands around the Mediterranean from pre-history to the Fall of Rome will include recognition of the transmission of many aspects of culture from east to west.
    Repeatable: No
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  • REL 302 Survey of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or consent of the instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Major figures, main themes, basic values, and primary beliefs found in the Hebrew Bible in its religious, philosophical, political and historical contexts.
    Repeatable: No
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  • REL 303 Survey of New Testament (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or consent of the instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Major figures, main themes, basic values and primary beliefs of New Testament writings in their religious, philosophical, political and historical contexts.
    Repeatable: No
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  • REL 304 Jesus (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Spring only-odd years
    An examination of the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth through biblical accounts, non-canonical sources, creedal statements, historical research, contemporary debates, and the personal perspectives of students.
    Repeatable: No
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  • REL 305 Islam (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or consent of the instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course is both historical and topical in its treatment of Islam. Our first emphasis will be on the life and career of Prophet Muhammad, the teachings of the Qur’an, the development of the Muslim community and its principal institutions to about 1300 CE. Topically we will cover the Qur’an, the basic beliefs and practices of Islam, and Sufism (Islamic mysticism). We will also consider the current situation in the Islamic world and the Islamic community.
    Repeatable: No
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  • REL 306 Introduction to Judaism (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or consent of the instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to the history of Judaism, major beliefs, branches, ceremonies and rituals central to contemporary Jewish life. This course is sponsored by the Jewish Chautaugua Society.
    Repeatable: No
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  • REL 307 Survey of Christianity (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or consent of the instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Main beliefs, figures, orientations and branches of the Christian tradition; contemporary movements and issues.
    Repeatable: No
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  • REL 317 Catholicism (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to Catholicism. What Catholics believe and why they believe it.
    Repeatable: No
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  • REL 325 Celtic Spirituality (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    An examination of the nature of Celtic spirituality from pre-Christian Celtic beliefs through the unexpected rise of Christianity in Celtic soil as the Roman Empire collapsed. Celtic prayers and loricas will be important source material, as will the stories of Patrick, Pelagius, Columba, George MacLeod and others.
    Repeatable: No
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  • REL 335 Spiritual Images In Pop Culture (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    An exploration of various images, symbols and spiritual themes such as creation, sin, salvation, human destiny and metaphors for the Divine as depicted in films, comic books, television and/or other media of popular culture.
    Repeatable: No
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  • REL 352 Women and Religion (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The position/status and roles of women in religious groups as seen in their roles in ritual, religious life, scriptures, myths and theologies.
    Repeatable: No
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  • REL 370 Religion and Science (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Various approaches to the relationship between religion and science; historical conflict; the developing dialogue between religion and science; cosmology; evolution. The course seeks to introduce students to a wide range of concerns and does not presuppose detailed knowledge of religion or science.
    Repeatable: No
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  • REL 394 Topics: Religious Studies (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or consent of the instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    In-depth examination of a major thinker, school, or issue in religious studies. Topic announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated as topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • REL 499 Independent Study (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individually supervised readings and study of a selected topic.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • REL 594 Topics In Religious Studies (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Selected topics in religious studies. May be repeated as topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • REL 599 Independent Study (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individually supervised readings and study of a selected topic in religious studies. May be repeated as topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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Respiratory Care
  

  • RSP 201 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to respiratory care program.
    Co-requisite(s): RSP 201L  and RSP 286 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Introductory respiratory care theory and procedures; basic respiratory system anatomy and physiology, administration procedures for aerosolized medications; theory and equipment for oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, hyperinflation therapy, and mucous clearance techniques.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RSP 201L Respiratory Care Equipment and Procedures (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): RSP 201 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Demonstration and practice in basic respiratory care procedures; proper body mechanics, patient assessment, administration of oxygen therapy, bland aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, aerosolized medication, and mucus clearance techniques.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • RSP 202 Medical Terminology for Health Professions (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): RAD 208  or RSP 201 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Independent learning of word parts, including prefixes, suffixes, and roots, and the combination of these parts to form complex symptomatic, diagnostic, operative, and therapeutic medical terms related to the language of allied health professions; approved medical abbreviations will also be included.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • RSP 220 Introduction to Respiratory Critical Care (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): RSP 201  and RSP 201L  with grades of C or better.
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: BIO 209  and BIO 209L .
    Taught: Spring only
    Theory, application and demonstration of procedures and equipment used for advanced respiratory care and emergency procedures, airway management, non-invasive ventilator support, arterial blood gas collection, ECG arrhythmia recognition and treatment.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RSP 235 Respiratory Physiology and Physics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): RSP 201 , RSP 201L , BIO 208  and BIO 208L .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 209  and BIO 209L .
    Taught: Spring only
    Functional anatomy of respiratory systems structures; mechanics and control of ventilation; pulmonary blood flow and the matching of ventilation with profusion; acid-balance and the interpretation of blood gases; oxygen transport and the concepts of shunting and dead space; physics of gasses applicable to respiratory care. PREREQ OR
    Repeatable: No
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  • RSP 286 Clinical Practicum I (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 24 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): RSP 201  and RSP 201L .
    Taught: Fall only
    Professionally supervised experience in basic respiratory care procedures in acute-care hospitals: oxygen administration, lung expansion therapies, aerosolized medication administration, and mucus clearance techniques; proper documentation and preparation of clinical case reports.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • RSP 296 Clinical Practicum II (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 24 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): RSP 286 .
    Co-requisite(s): RSP 220 - RSP 220L.
    Taught: Spring only
    Professionally supervised experience in basic and intermediate respiratory care procedures; suctioning, hand ventilation, arterial puncture, phlebotomy, CPR, and care of patients with artificial airways; developing skill in time management, organization and effective communication with other healthcare professionals.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RSP 299 Independent Study: Respiratory Care (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individually supervised work involving readings, research, and/or clinical activities in areas of special interest or need. Topics, activities, and evaluation procedures specified by instructor and approved by program director prior to registration.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6
  

  • RSP 310 Advanced Critical Care (5 credits)

    Hours: 4 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RSP 220 .
    Taught: Summer only
    This course provides instruction, demonstration, and practice in the theory, set-up, operation and maintenance of mechanical ventilators and related equipment. Topics include: mechanical ventilator theory for adults, ventilator operation, ventilator maintenance and trouble shooting.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RSP 331 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): RSP 310 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Overview of the various areas comprising cardiopulmonary diagnostics to include normal and abnormal pulmonary function and related technology; emphasis will be on performance, interpretation, and evaluation of pulmonary function studies; operation and maintenance of pulmonary function and gas analysis equipment; other topics include sleep laboratory, stress and exercise testing, metabolic testing, ventilation/perfusion scanning, cardiac catheterization laboratory, and non-invasive cardiology.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RSP 340 Pulmonary Rehabilitation (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Spring only
    Components of a pulmonary rehabilitation program; physiological and psychosocial problems of patients with chronic pulmonary disease; design and implementation of a program of education and exercise tailored to meet needs of the individual patient.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • RSP 350 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    Assessment techniques for pulmonary disease patients including history taking, chest physical exam, basic radiography, lab study, and PFT interpretation, pulmonary and critical care medicine, obstructive and restrictive pulmonary disease, cardiac and cardiovascular disorders, neurologic and neuromuscular disorders, shock, trauma, sepsis, near drowning, burns, smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, drug overdose, renal failure, acute G.I. disturbances, and respiratory care of the post-operative patient will be reviewed.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • RSP 362 Prenatal-Pediatric Respiratory Care (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RSP 310 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Prenatal lung development, fetal circulation, and changes at birth; differences in respiratory anatomy and physiology between young children and adults; specialized techniques of airway management and artificial ventilation; applications of respiratory system monitoring and therapeutic modalities; respiratory diseases commonly seen in pediatrics.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RSP 386 Clinical Practicum III (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 16 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): RSP 296 .
    Co-requisite(s): RSP 310 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Artificial ventilation to patients on life support; initial ventilator set-up, control adjustments, monitoring, circuit changes, and weaning; further experience with artificial airways and routine respiratory care procedures in the critical care setting.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RSP 396 Clinical Practicum IV (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 16 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): RSP 296  and RSP 362 .
    Co-requisite(s): RSP 331 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Further experience in applications of respiratory care in the intensive care unit, cardiopulmonary monitoring, applications of pulmonary rehabilitation, pediatric respiratory care.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RSP 400 Advanced Respiratory Care (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Respiratory Care BS Completion Program.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Demonstration of cognitive, critical thinking, and technical skills in respiratory care; relationship between the therapist, physician, nurse, and other healthcare professionals to foster behavior of the respiratory therapist.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RSP 430 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): RSP 350 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Focus on competencies for RRT practicing in the critical care setting; administration of specialty gases, advanced airway management and ventilation techniques, recognition of mechanisms of respiratory failure; end of life care; disaster preparation; anticipation of care based on pharmacologic agents, and other diagnostic procedures.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RSP 441 Case Studies in Evidence Based Practice (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): RSP 350 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Students will review the delivery of health care to chronically ill patients with lung and heart disorders with emphasis on the respiratory care; patient case reviews will utilize a multidisciplinary approach to case management and responsibilities unique to the respiratory therapist.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RSP 442 Disease Management II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RSP 441 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Students will review the rationale and methods used in cardiopulmonary diagnostics and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation in hospital-based programs, long-term care facilities and in the home. Patient case reviews will utilize a multidisciplinary approach to case management and responsibilities unique to the respiratory therapist.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RSP 445 Health Assessment and Promotion (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: RSP 350 .
    Taught: Fall and summer
    Concepts and applications related to advanced assessment procedures for patients with respiratory impairment; pulmonary rehabilitation, home health care, health assessment, smoking cessation, and health behavior and promotion.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • RSP 451 Polysomnography I (3 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course is designed to provide both didactic and laboratory training for entry-level personnel in the basics of Polysomnography Technology. Students will become familiar with medical terminology, instrumentation setup and calibration, recording and monitoring techniques, documentation, professional issues, and patient-technologist interactions related to Polysomnographic Technology. Laboratory sessions will provide practical experience.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • RSP 452 Polysomnography II (3 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Presentation and discussion of psychomotor practices related to interpretation of the polysomnogram for adult and pediatric patients. Emphasis on therapeutic equipment, protocols, artifact recognition and troubleshooting of the equipment.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • RSP 480 Respiratory Care Seminar (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior status in the respiratory care program.
    Taught: Spring only
    Contemporary ethical and legal issues affecting the practice of respiratory care; effects of managed care and other market forces on departmental operations; resume preparation and other job search skills; preparation for and practice with Entry Level, Written Registry, and Clinical Simulation examinations for self-assessment.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RSP 486 Clinical Practicum (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 16 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): RSP 396 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Experience providing neonatal respiratory care; training in airway management techniques; development of leadership and time management skills; pulmonary rehabilitation, clinical simulations in lab setting, formulate differential diagnosis for case presentations, summative clinical/role transition rotations.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RSP 494 Respiratory Care Capstone (3 credits)

    Hours: 1 classroom hour; 2 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): RSP 480 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Under faculty supervision the students will be placed with a clinical preceptor who will work with the student to identify and define in writing a current, real world, respiratory care clinical or management problem, survey the literature to see what has been published regarding this type of problem, design a project or intervention to address the problem, implement the project or intervention, and evaluate the effectiveness of the project or intervention in correcting the problem.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • RSP 496 Clinical Practicum VI (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course includes experiences in a chosen focus area(clinical, education, administrative, or population-based).  This experience will culminate in a Capstone project in the form of research or other scholarly activity that articulates the design, organization, statistics and data analysis used and includes an oral and written presentation of the project.
    Repeatable: No

Russian
  

  • RUS 101 Elementary Russian I - AH (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    Fundamentals; introduction to cultures of Russian-speaking countries; basic principles of the Russian language including study of the Cyrillic alphabet, pronunciation, and simple idioms.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Culture and Creativity
  

  • RUS 102 Elementary Russian II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): RUS 101  or equivalent.
    Taught: Spring only
    Continuation of RUS 101 , with addition of new vocabulary and more complex grammar and idiom forms.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RUS 201 Intermediate Russian I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): RUS 102 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Continuation of RUS 102 , with addition of new vocabulary and more complex grammar and idiom forms, as well as more complex cultural and literary readings.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RUS 202 Intermediate Russian II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): RUS 201 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Continuation of RUS 201 ; advanced vocabulary and more complex grammar and idiom forms, as well as more complex cultural and literary readings.
    Repeatable: No
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Social Work
  

  • SWK 105 Social Work and the Community - SB (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Introductory course designed to give the student interested in the social work profession an opportunity to explore the needs of client systems of diverse populations. Via the course materials and an experiential component, each student is provided with an avenue for testing and evaluating a commitment to, and a capacity for, working with people.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Cultural Pluralism
  

  • SWK 106 Introduction to Social Justice - AH (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This class is an introduction to foundational concepts and ethical concerns in social justice studies. Course that promotes critical thinking, multiple perspectives, and a sense of personal responsibility in the local and global community. This course is the first in the sequence for the social justice minor.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Global Viewpoints
  

  • SWK 203 Social Welfare in Contemporary Society (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    The systematic study of major social problem areas: poverty, health, education, hunger, housing, sexism, and racism, and their implications for social welfare services. A critical and comparative analysis of society’s response to human need.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • SWK 303 Professional Interactional Skills (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SWK 105  and SWK 203  is required.
    Co-requisite(s): SWK 304 , SWK 305 , and SWK 407 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Basic components of effective communication in social work practice; interpersonal and interactional skills relevant to different types of relationships and systems with which social workers interact; guided communication experiences. Course restricted to Social Work majors accepted into the program.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 304 Human Behavior and Social Environment I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in SWK 105  and SWK 203 .
    Co-requisite(s): SWK 303 , SWK 305  and SWK 407 .
    Taught: Fall only
    This course focuses on the life states of infancy, childhood, and adolescence and provides a basic framework for developing and organizing knowledge of human behavior and the social environment. Social systems, life span and strengths approaches to understanding HBSE are introduced. The course includes theories and knowledge of biological, sociological, cultural, psychological, and spiritual development across the life span. The manner in which social systems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving health and well- being are emphasized. Special attention is given to the impact of human diversity, discrimination and oppression on the individual’s ability to reach or maintain optimal health and well-being. Course restricted to Social Work majors accepted into the program.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 305 Social Work Practice I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SWK 105 , SWK 203 , SWK 303  and SWK 304 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Basic frame of reference for the understanding and practice of social work; various kinds of systems with which the social worker interacts, types of relationships involved and essential generalist/ problem solving methodology and skills. Course restricted to Social Work majors.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 307 Human Behavior and Social Environment II (3 credits)

    Hours: 5 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SWK 105 , SWK 203  is required.
    Co-requisite(s): SWK 308 , SWK 310 , and SWK 405 .
    Taught: Spring only
    This course focuses on the life stages of young adulthood, middle adulthood, and later adulthood. The focus is on the interactions between and among individuals, groups, societies, and economic systems. Course content includes empirically based theories and knowledge and teaches biological and social science concepts concerning human development that are fundamental to social work practice. Special attention is given to the impact of human diversity, discrimination and oppression on the individual’s ability to reach or maintain optimal health and well-being. Course restricted to Social Work majors accepted into the program.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 308 Social Work Research (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SWK 105  and SWK 203 , and STA 113 , STA 205 , or STA 212  is required.
    Co-requisite(s): SWK 307 , SWK 310 , and SWK 405 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Needs assessment, case evaluation, and program evaluation; components of research design and statistics essential for understanding and carrying out these activities. Course restricted to Social Work majors accepted into the program.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 310 Social Work Practice 2: Family and Groups (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SWK 105  and SWK 203  is required.
    Co-requisite(s): SWK 307 , SWK 308 , and SWK 405 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Selected practice modalities applied to social work intervention in small systems, emphasizing families, and groups. Students learn to apply problem-solving approach, task centered casework, psychosocial model, and behavior modification to these small systems. Course restricted to Social Work majors accepted into the program.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 394 Topics: Social Welfare (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    A specific aspect of social welfare practice or social welfare concern. May be repeated for additional credit, up to 12 semester hours, when topic varies. See Schedule of Classes for current topic, offerings, and prerequisites.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12
  

  • SWK 405 Social Work Practice: Community Organizations (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in SWK 105  and SWK 203 .
    Co-requisite(s): SWK 307 , SWK 308  and SWK 310 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Social work intervention in groups, organizations, and large systems; knowledge, skill, and appropriate worker role useful in working with neighborhood and community action groups and different types of organizations. Course restricted to Social Work majors accepted into the program.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 406 Field Experience 1 (5 credits)

    Hours: 5 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SWK 303 , SWK 304 , SWK 305 , SWK 307 , SWK 308 , SWK 310 , SWK 405 , SWK 407 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This first field-based course requires students complete 200 hours in a community social service agency under supervision of a professional social worker along with a weekly seminar. Students apply and integrate generalist social work knowledge and skill from the curriculum, and begin to demonstrate required competencies/practice behaviors for professional practice. Course restricted to Social Work majors accepted into program and consent of Field Director.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 407 Social Welfare Policy (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SWK 105  and SWK 203 .
    Co-requisite(s): SWK 303 , SWK 304  and SWK 305 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Framework for analyzing social welfare benefits, beneficiaries, service delivery strategies, and financing from the perspective of various choices evolving in social welfare planning; evaluation of programs and services. Course restricted to Social Work majors accepted into the program.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 408 Field Instruction II (5 credits)

    Hours: 5 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SWK 406  is required.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Continuation of field placement and additional 200 hours in a community social service agency. Application to advanced knowledge and skill in social work interventions. Participation in weekly seminar. Course restricted to Social Work majors accepted into program and consent of Field Director.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 411 Social Work and The Law: Part I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The interrelationship of social work and the law; understanding the court system; testifying in court; legal services for low income people; legal regulation of social work practice; implications of significant issues involving the social worker.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • SWK 450 Multicultural Issues (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This is an upper-level undergraduate course focusing on multicultural awareness. Students are specifically encouraged to interact with those culturally different from themselves.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • SWK 455 Multicultural Family Experiences (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The purpose of this course is for the learner to begin the process of understanding diverse family experiences. The interactions between individuals and their family members are understood within their environmental and cultural context. Finally, students will learn to develop interventions with the families as participants instead of clients.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • SWK 460 Ethics and Advocacy (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The value and ethical dimensions of social work practice, and the responsibilities of individual professional practitioners must be viewed within the context of society’s responsibility for the well-being of all its members. This course pays particular attention to situations in which social workers face ethical dilemmas in promoting client and family well-being, and decision-making. Through the activities and assignments of this course, students are prepared to understand the role of ethics in the profession of social work and the ethical decision making process. Particular attention is paid to the intersection between ethics and advocacy.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • SWK 494 Special Topics: Bachelor of Social Work (1-6 credits)

    Hours: 1-6 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in social work major or department permission.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    A specific aspect of social work offered for BSW students. May be repeated for additional credit, up to 12 semester hours, when topic varies. Additional pre-requisites may apply and varies by topic. See Schedule of Classes for current topic, offerings, and prerequisites.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • SWK 499 Independent Study (1-6 credits)

    Hours: 1-6 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individual readings, research, or field-based course developed by the student in consultation with instructor and approved by department chair prior to registration.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • SWK 510 Child Abuse (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Historical and contemporary perspectives; etiology, assessment, and intervention; differential and complementary roles of professions; approaches to prevention and treatment.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • SWK 515 Introduction to Child Maltreatment (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    Course designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to child abuse and neglect from a social work perspective. This course is the first of two specific course requirements for the child welfare certification available through Northern Kentucky University and the Department for Community Bases Services (DCBS).
    Repeatable: No
  

  • SWK 516 Child Welfare 2: Interventions (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into social work program and PCWCP project.
    Taught: Spring only
    Course is second requirement for the Public Welfare Certification. Students will learn about various practice skills and treatment interventions related to social work with abused/neglected children and their families. Students will have several opportunities to develop their own skills through a variety of teaching methods.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 520 Services to Women (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Impact of the feminist movement on the delivery of services and the development of assertiveness training, peer counseling, and self-help.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • SWK 525 Substance Use and Abuse (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Various categories of drugs; treatment and rehabilitation programs; ways of developing and implementing drug education programs.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • SWK 565 Compassion, Empathy and Forgiveness (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This is an upper-level undergraduate or graduate on-line course focusing on the meanings of compassion, empathy and forgiveness and the relationship of these concepts to social justice issues.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • SWK 566 Crisis Intervention (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This introductory course is designed to train students in the theories related to providing crisis intervention to a variety of client populations and the skills needed to provide proficient crisis intervention. Techniques/skills are based on the most up-to-date evidence informed practice.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • SWK 567 Mental Health Assessment (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Social Work major or Graduate standing or consent of department.
    Taught: Fall only
    This course employs a Competency-Based Assessment model of evaluating and treating people with mental health issues. This course is designed for the Bachelors level and Graduate level student to better understand mental health diagnoses. This course will not qualify students to make mental health diagnoses.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 568 Family-Directed Structural Therapy (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Social Work major or Graduate standing or consent of department.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course introduces students to the theoretical origins and evolution of Family-Directed Structural Therapy. Students are challenged to think critically about approaching families as a guide rather than expert. Students will receive training in the use of Family-Directed Structural Assessment Tools, both as an initial intervention and ongoing intervention tool.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 571 Photography as a Social Change Agent (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Social Work major or Graduate standing or consent of department.
    Taught: Winter Only
    This course examines social problems through photography and storytelling. Photovoice is a participatory action research method that allows individuals to express their views and concerns from a contextual and cultural viewpoint. This course is experiential in nature; students will identify, research, and explore social problems and concerns from the perspectives of those impacted by such issues.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 572 Forensic Social Work (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Social Work major or Graduate standing or consent of department.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course provides an overview of forensic social work practice and theory. It illustrates skills for working with diverse populations and settings, such as community, medical, school, child welfare, mental health/addictions, and juvenile/criminal justice settings. The course focuses on theoretical frameworks relevant to client populations affected by legal issues.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 573 Mental Health and Ethnic Minorities (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Social Work major or Graduate standing or consent of department.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course is designed to give the student an introduction to the prevalence, incidences, and manifestation of mental health disorders among ethnic minority groups.
    Repeatable: No
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  • SWK 574 Spirituality in Social Work (3 Credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of department.
    Taught: Variable-chck w/dept
    An exploration of spirituality as it relates to the profession of social work. It differentiates spirituality from religion and explores how these two concepts support and conflict with each other. It provides a framework for the clarification of the learner’s values, provides opportunities for the continuing acquisition of knowledge of diverse spiritual traditions, and encourages the development of spirituality-sensitive practice interventions. A number of concepts under the definition of spirituality are explored with an emphasis on the many ways spirituality can be used in a variety of social work practice settings.
    Repeatable: No
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