Sustainability Course Repository

This course is an Introductionduction to economic, political, and theoretical ways of understanding poverty and wealth in the United States. Students will examine historical and contemporary causes of poverty, consider the impact of poverty for individuals and society, and evaluate options and barriers for reform.

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In-depth course on a topic and its connection to communication studies and practices. Examples include: environmental communication, health communication and science communication.

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Using interviews, documents, and information-gathering techniques for advocacy/activism or to publish investigative, inclusive and empathetic narratives about marginalized or underrepresented subjects.

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This course will examine the authority of the United States government to investigate and enforce various federal civil rights laws and the policy implications surrounding priority-setting in this area. The topics discussed will include educational opportunity, equal employment, fair housing, and voting, as well as the rights of persons with disabilities, servicemembers, and of all people to be free from hate crimes or unconstitutional policing. Through analysis of specific examples, supplemente...

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Provides an overview of major developmental theories with emphasis on their application to counseling across the lifespan from birth to death. Both prevention and intervention will be discussed as it relates to the specific developmental needs of individuals throughout the lifespan, with special consideration to the impact of multicultural and social justice influences on development. In addition, the course explores the effects of personal and parental use of psychoactive substances on human de...

Read more about COUN-5070 : Counseling Across the Lifespan

Facilitates the development of student knowledge of ethical principles, professional codes and decision making capacity. Course will explore legal statutes impacting counselor behavior, examples of malpractice and risk management strategies for maintaining a healthy and vibrant counselor practice in school, mental health and addiction settings. Registration restrictions may be bypassed by the department with permission of instructor.

Read more about COUN-5080 : Professional Ethical Issues in Counseling

Exploration of theoretical foundations of major individual counseling approaches with opportunities for personal reflection and application. An Introductionduction to the profession of counseling including an overview of history, ethics, professional organizations, plus current issues and trends such as multicultural counseling, social justice and advocacy competencies. Registration restrictions may be bypassed by the department with permission of instructor.

Read more about COUN-5110 : Counseling Theories

Explores theoretical foundations of diversity counseling. Specific attention will be given to the impact ethnicity and culture, intellectual ability, physical disability, gender, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and religion have on the counseling process. In addition, competencies needed to meet the diverse needs of alcoholic and drug addicted individuals and barriers to effective addiction treatment will be explored. Registration restrictions may be bypassed by the department wit...

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Fundamental principles of security with emphasis on various aspects of security related to operating systems, networks, data-bases, and web applications. Discussion on privacy concerns and social and ethical issues related to security.

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Examination of the role and impact of information and communication technology in society, with emphasis on ethical, professional, and public policy issues.

Read more about CPSC-5800 : Ethics & Professional Issues in Computing