Courses

CM 564 NEWS REPORTING & PRODUCING   3.0 Credit(s)
The focus of this course is the production and reporting of video-based stories. Students will learn the craft of story construction including how to research, shoot, light, report, narrate and edit productions in HD video.
Offered: Modules Odd Semesters All Years

CM 597 THE PR AGENCY IN THE DIGITAL AGE   3.0 Credit(s)
This course functions like an actual advertising, public relations, and media production agency. Students will apply theory and practical skills in order to develop campaigns as well as provide products and services to clients.
Offered: Modules Even Semesters All Years

SW 550 LOSS & LIFE TRANSITION   3.0 Credit(s)
This course develops knowledge and skills for working with client systems experiencing transition and loss across the life cycle within an integrated systems context.
Offered: All Semesters All Years

SW 566 SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY II   3.0 Credit(s)
Framework for understanding 1) social policy and process which is formulated, implemented and analyzed; 2) inequalities and inequities in social welfare as policy manifestations of institutionalized racism and sexism; 3) impact and interaction of policy with service delivery networks delivering services and resources. Prerequisite: Take SW-565;
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

SW 585 ASSESSMENT OF CLIENT SYSTEMS   3.0 Credit(s)
Assessment strategies for all systems to understand inter-systems perspective, influence system for case formulation in change efforts.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PAD 500 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION   3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to the development of the discipline of public administration, the evolution of institutional forms both in the United States and in international settings, concepts of decision-making, ethics in the public sphere, human resource management in the public and non-profit sector and society.

PAD 505 BUDGETING PUBLIC SECTOR & NON-PROFIT OR   3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of public budgeting and financial management. Students will learn the fundamentals of budgeting for government and non-profit organizations. The course will adopt a problem solving approach as students gain an understanding of how to use budgetary information in organizational planning, control, reporting, and analysis.

PAD 510 HR MGMT FOR PUBLIC SECTOR & NON-PROFIT   3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to the knowledge and practical skills that public leaders need to strategically deploy human resources in government and non-profit organizations. Topics include managing teams, discrimination and labor law, working with unions, motivating employees, privatization, recruitment, the aging workforce, and performance evaluations. Particular emphasis is given to developing human resources practices that support core organizational mission and objectives.

PAD 515 DATA ANALYTICS & INFO TECH PUBLIC SECT   3.0 Credit(s)
An overview of the use and leveraging of data in order to allow government and nonprofit organizations to make better decisions and improve operations. Topics to be covered will include the concepts of data management and governance; the latest trends in terms of data-related technologies, tools, and practices; challenges such as privacy and security; and developing data capacity awareness.

SW 599 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIAL WORK   1.0-6.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CM 507 SPECIAL TOPICS:PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM   3.0 Credit(s)
With over 2,000 media firms in the surrounding area, students complete internships in a film, television or other media company to gain professional experience and exposure to the marketplace. Working closely with the faculty, each student finds a unique opportunity that fits their desired area of interest.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

SW 570 INTER-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to develop inter-professional collaboration skills among multiple disciplines to prepare social workers to practice in a variety of settings.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

SW 587 COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT   3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines and develops strategic-skills in the interaction between person and environment and creating organizational and community change in order to better meet the needs of diverse populations.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

SW 540 MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION   3.0 Credit(s)
This course develops knowledge and skills for working with client systems experiencing mental health and addiction issues with an integrated practice context.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

SW 555 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES   3.0 Credit(s)
This course develops knowledge and skills for working with children, youth, and families within an intergrated practice context.
Offered: All Semesters All Years