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SMS 162 - Territorial Games 1 Credit(s)
Through theory and application, this course introduces the student to the study of space usage and movement concepts as it relates to game play. This course will cover games such as soccer, team handball, and basketball where the intended goal is to invade an opponent’s territory and score while defending one’s own goal. Two hours per week. Open only to SMS majors. SMS activity elective. Required for Elementary and Secondary Physical Education Concentrations. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL392 or SFL356.
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SMS 163 - Net/Wall Games 1 Credit(s)
This course is designed to introduce students to net/wall games such as tennis, badminton, volleyball, and handball. Using problem solving as the principal teaching method, instruction will be focused upon the understanding of movement concepts and how they relate to the classification and construct of games. Two hours per week. Open only to SMS majors. SMS major activity elective. Required for Elementary and Secondary Physical Education Concentrations. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL494 or SFL494A.
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SMS 164 - Movement Experiences for Children 1 Credit(s)
This course is designed for students who will be involved in teaching movement to children. Movement exploration, including problem solving and guided discovery activities, will be studied and experienced. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of children’s games and rhythmic activities. Fitness activities, brain/body activities, and integration of academic material with movement will be included. Two hours per week. SMS major activity elective. Required course in the Elementary Physical Education Concentration. Open to all students. Fulfills the physical education activity requirement. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL390 or SFL390A.
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SMS 165 - Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology 1 Credit(s)
This purpose of this course is to enable students to develop the skills and sensitivities to create productive relationships with coaches, athletes, and those involved in sport and exercise. Students will learn how to utilize various psychological theories and intervention strategies towards the improvement of athletic performance, satisfaction in sports and physical activity and the well being of practitioners. This is an activity class in which a great deal of time will be devoted to applied experiences revolving around a broad range of intervention strategies. Two hours per week. Course is recommended to all SMS concentrations. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL396.
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SMS 166 - Tai Chi 1 Credit(s)
Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that improves health, flexibility, and balance, and reduces stress. This course will introduce students to the postures of the first part of the classical Yang style of taijiquan. Exercises to loosen the joints and stretch the body will prepare the students for the form. The primary set of Qigong will teach the beginner how to understand and feel Qi. Two hours per week. Satisfies physical education activities requirement; SMS major activity elective.
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SMS 170 - Yoga I 1 Credit(s)
This course is a basic introduction to yoga. Students will learn a series of yoga poses that increase muscular strength and flexibility, and improve alignment, balance and coordination. Simple breathing techniques and meditation exercises will be included to ease stress and calm the body and mind. Two hours per week. Satisfies physical education activities requirement. SMS major activity elective. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL141.
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SMS 171 - Fundamentals of Exercise and Conditioning I 1 Credit(s)
Through discussion and lab experience, this course examines the basic principles and methods of exercise and conditioning. Major emphasis will be on lab experiments to test and evaluate the components of physical fitness. Two hours per week. Required of SMS majors, except those in the Sport Management Concentration. Open only to SMS and ATR majors who have not received credit for SFL171.
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SMS 172 - Fundamentals of Exercise and Conditioning II 1 Credit(s)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the various exercise and conditioning programs. Students will learn to design individual and group programs for all ages in areas such as calisthenics, weight training, circuit training, and aerobic conditioning. Two hours per week. Open to SMS majors only. Not open to students who received credit for SFL391. Prerequisite: SFL171 or SMS 171 .
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SMS 173 - Advanced Resistance Training 1 Credit(s)
Through lab experience this course introduces students to the basic foundational techniques of resistance training, Olympic lifts, plyometric training, and current trends within the resistance training field. Emphasis will be on the safe performance of these techniques and their integration into a resistance training program. Two hours per week. Satisfies physical education activities requirement. SMS major activity elective.
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SMS 174 - Strength & Conditioning Teachniques and Assessments 1 Credit(s)
Through lab experience this course applies the principles and methodology that strength and conditioning professionals are expected to know, demonstrate and teach clients and athletes. Emphasis will be on the safe performance of foundational resistance techniques and the appropriate administration of testing procedures to evaluate strength and conditioning athletes. Two hours per week. Satisfies physical education activities requirement. Required for ATR majors and SMS majors with a Fitness/Wellness concentration. Co-requisite: or by permission of Department Chairperson.
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SMS 175 - First Responder Training 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a First Responder in emergency situations. The course will prepare the student to serve as an essential link in the emergency medical services (EMS) system. The course content covers knowledge and psychomotor skills required to make appropriate decisions and provide immediate care in response to medical emergencies. The course includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer with Automated External Defibrillation and advanced First Aid Skills. Students that successfully complete practical and knowledge exams are eligible for the appropriate first responder course completion card(s). Three lecture hours per week. Required of all ATR and SMS majors. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL251A.
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SMS 176 - Swim Coach & Conditioning 3 Credit(s)
This highly self-paced course is designed to enable the student to improve his/her cardiovascular fitness and meet personal fitness goals through swimming. Course content and methods are based on researched principles including resting Heart Rate/Target Heart Rate, training concepts/practices/equipment, stroke mechanics, workout components, and pre-post testing work. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. Required for Aquatic Management specialization in the Recreation Management Concentration. SMS Major elective. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL217. Prerequisites: 100 yard continuous swim; 25 yards each of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and choice of stroke tested at first class meeting.
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SMS 177 - Movement Science/health Pedagogy 3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to the theory and skills of teaching. Students will investigate personal beliefs about teaching and learning as well as essential beginning skills related to becoming a teacher. Topics will include methodology, lesson planning, and assessment as it pertains to teaching movement of any form and/or health. Three hours per week. Required of SMS Physical Education Concentrations and Health and Consumer Science Concentration students. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL198.
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SMS 178 - Introduction to Dance 3 Credit(s) DI
This course provides a broad-based study of the aesthetics of dance and its history through lecture and discussion. Presented against the backdrop of 20th century American modern dance, this overview includes an introduction to ballet, vernacular dance forms, and other dance topics. Relevant movement experiences serve to illuminate some class discussions. Attendance required at dance concerts. Three lecture hours per week. Required course for Dance Concentration and Dance Minor. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL280.
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SMS 179 - Dance Workshop I 3 Credit(s)
This course is for students with basic dance experience who are interested in exploring dance as a performing art. Students will learn choreography taught by the instructor that will culminate in a performance at the end of the semester. Three lecture hours per week. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. Required course for Dance Concentration and Dance Minor. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL480.
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SMS 194 - Health and Wellness 3 Credit(s)
Through lecture and discussion, students will investigate a variety of health issues facing them in today’s society. The intent of the course is to provide a basic understanding of the wellness concept, assisting the student in dealing with life’s choices or lifestyles. Three lecture hours per week. Students are offered an opportunity to become exempt through a testing procedure scheduled within the first week of class. All students (except Nursing, B.S. Biology, B.S. Occupational Health Studies), who matriculate at Salem State College will be required to complete this All-College Core course. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL194.
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SMS 195 - Health Seminar: Women in Today’s World 3 Credit(s)
This seminar traces the development of the women’s equality movement, and examines some of the unique socioeconomic pressures which confront women. It includes a comparison of the status of American women with the status of women in other societies. Also included is the analysis of the physiological structure of women. Three lecture hours per week. May be used to fulfill Health core requirement. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL361.
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SMS 196 - Men’s Health Seminar 3 Credit(s)
This course will survey developmental, physical, sexual and psychosocial aspects of men’s health. Threats to health and wellness such as alcoholism, trauma, depression, low self esteem and unrealistic body image will be discussed. The focus will be topical issues, including male identity, chronic diseases, mental illness, and media coverage. Three lecture hours per week. May be used to fulfill Health core requirement. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL362.
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SMS 200 - Perceptual Motor Development 3 Credit(s)
Through lecture, discussion and laboratory, this course emphasizes the understanding of physical growth and motor behavior across the lifespan. Developmental levels of fundamental motor skills are studied as well as structural development. Evaluation and theories of perceptual motor development are included. Three lecture hours plus ten hours of required field-based experience. SMS200 or SMS 201 is required of all SMS majors. Required for the Elementary Physical Education Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL200.
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SMS 201 - Perceptual Motor Learning 3 Credit(s)
Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory, this course provides an introduction to theories of motor learning and skill acquisition. Physiological aspects of kinesis applicable to the older child and adult will be considered. The following factors affecting motor skill learning will be included: feedback, transfer, mental practice, distributed vs. massed, reaction time, speed of movement, speed vs. accuracy and balance. Three lecture hours per week, plus ten hours of required field-based experience. SMS201 or SMS 200 is required of all SMS majors. Required for the Secondary Physical Education Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL221.
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SMS 220 - Lifeguard Training 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. At the conclusion, students are fully certified in first aid, CPR and lifeguarding. This course prepares individuals to become professional lifeguards at pool and non-surf beaches. Three class hours per week. SMS major elective. Required for specialization in Aquatic Management in the Recreation Management Concentration. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL393B. Prerequisites: Ability to swim 300 yards continuously using any combination of freestyle and breaststroke with consistent rhythmic breathing pattern and propellant kick. Tested on the first day.
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SMS 230 - Principles & Methods of Coaching 3 Credit(s)
Through lecture, discussion, and application this course examines theory, principles, and methods of coaching sport, including best practices. The course integrates coaching, teaching, behavior, physical training, and management. Three hours per week of lecture and 10-hours of observation at a pre-approved site. Required for Coaching Minor and certificate programs. Open to all students.
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SMS 231 - Introduction to Athletic Training 3 Credit(s)
This course presents the duties and functions of the certified athletic trainer and their relationship to other allied medical professionals. Focus will include the fundamentals of cause, prevention, recognition, care, reconditioning of athletic injuries/illnesses, and program organization and administration. Course will include the planning, preparation, and presentation of group projects on assigned topics related to training. Three hours per week. Not open to students in Athletic Training major or students who have received credit for SFL250A. Required in Coaching minor & certificate.
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SMS 240 - Dance Composition I 3 Credit(s)
This course enables students to understand movement design (form) within the art of choreography. The course also encourages students to integrate personal content (meaning) into their developing aesthetic forms. Through ongoing movement experiences, readings, and experimentation within a variety of artistic media, this course provides students with the ability to integrate art and creativity into their thinking lives. Three lecture hours per week. Required course for Dance Concentration and Dance Minor. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL281.
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SMS 250 - Nutrition and Physical Performance 3 Credit(s) DII
This course enables students to attain an understanding of the dynamic relationship between nutrition and the human body. This course prepares students to engage in preventive and dietary management techniques as related to nutritional requirements and athletic and physical performance. Three lecture hours per week. Required for ATR majors, Fitness/Wellness, and Health and Consumer Science Concentrations. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL240, SFL240A or SFL240B.
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SMS 260 - Introduction to Health Education and Health Promotion 3 Credit(s)
Through lecture and discussion, students will study various health promotion programs in a variety of settings (school, clinical, occupational). The effect of health education and promotion programs on shaping individual lifestyles will be examined, as well as their value to sponsoring agencies. Three lecture hours per week. Required for Fitness/Wellness Concentration/Minor and Health and Consumer Science Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL261.
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SMS 261 - Consumer Health 3 Credit(s)
This course aids prospective health professionals in determining the sources of valid and reliable information, providers of services, product and service options, and consumer rights. Three lecture hours per week. Required of Health and Consumer Science Concentration. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL231.
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SMS 270A - Introduction to Recreation Management 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course introduces the student to the history of recreation management. It examines the physical, psychological, social and economic impact of recreation on the individual and society. Three lecture hours per week. Field trips may be required. Required of Recreation Management Concentration/Minor. Not open to students that have received credit for SFL270 or SMS270.
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SMS 271 - Programming in Recreation 3 Credit(s)
The course will provide a comprehensive approach to recreation programming including its principles, theories, and methodologies. An emphasis will be placed on elements of program planning and organization, leadership, and supervision. Students will apply techniques in professional settings. Three lecture hours per week. SMS major elective. Required for the Recreation Management Concentration/Minor. Open to all students.
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SMS 272 - Outdoor Recreation and The Environment 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the history of the environmental movement, the development of environmental policy, and the associated management activities and land ethics of natural resource management agencies in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation. Emphasis will be placed on understanding outdoor recreation behavior and issues arising from human-environment interactions. Three lecture hours per week. SMS major elective. Required for the Recreation and Park Management Specialization in the Recreation Management Concentration. Open to all students.
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SMS 290 - Management in Sport Industries 3 Credit(s)
Through lecture, discussion, and applied learning experiences, this course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the concepts of management and leadership unique to sport, including an understanding of the various agencies which govern sport. Students will be able to describe the various skills, roles, and functions of sport industry managers, including elements of leadership theory and practice. Three lecture hours per week. SMS Major elective. Required for Sport Management Concentration and Sport Management Minor. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL220B.
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SMS 291 - Marketing and Public Relations in Sport Industries 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student an understanding of the various aspects of marketing and public relations within sport industries. Students will understand the unique aspects of the sport product, sport consumer markets, and sport product markets. Attention will be given to the importance of public relations and the techniques associated with communication specific to the sport agency, with particular emphasis on internal and external interaction. Three lecture hours per week. SMS major elective. Required for Sport Management Concentration and Sport Management Minor. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL242. Recommended prior course: MKT 241N .
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SMS 300 - Kinesiology 3 Credit(s)
Through lecture, discussion and laboratory experiences, this course is designed to apply the basic principles of anatomy and physics to exercise and human movement. Emphasis will be placed on anatomical analysis of human performance. Two lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. Required for ATR and SMS majors, except those in the Leisure Studies and Sport Management Concentrations. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL309. Prerequisite: BIO 206 or BIO 201 .
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SMS 301 - Information Technology and Its Applications in Sport and Movement Science 3 Credit(s)
Students will investigate and demonstrate how information technology is utilized in the field of sport and movement science. A wide variety of technological applications in each discipline will be examined, as well how this information can be transformed into other professional fields. The capstone experience of this course will include student demonstrations of their technology fluency using the technological applications discussed in class as a means of information sharing and learning within their professional preparation programs. Three lecture hours per week.
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SMS 302 - Sport in Culture 3 Credit(s)
Through lecture, discussion, and applied learning experiences, this course is designed to provide the student with an understanding that sport is a microcosm of society and is influenced by cultural traditions, social values, and psychosocial experiences. The student will be able to understand that sport professionals are immersed in the socio-cultural milieu, with sport as the focus. Three lecture hours per week. SMS major elective. Required for Sport Management Concentration. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL431A.
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SMS 303 - Exercise Psychology: Enhancing Health & Well-being 3 Credit(s)
The course covers topics in exercise psychology designed to provide the student with an overview of the theoretical foundations of exercise psychology, research associated with the field, and implications of this research for practitioners. Students will apply their knowledge in selected areas such as relationships between exercise and psychological well-being, exercise behavior and adherence, and addictive and unhealthy behaviors. Three lecture hours per week. SMS major elective. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL328.
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SMS 320 - Aquatic Administration & Facility Operation 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide information specific to aquatic facility administration. Health regulations and risk management will serve as the foundation for dealing with leadership, management, chemistry, preventative and routine maintenance in the aquatic environment. Prior aquatic experience including life guarding strongly recommended. Course includes National Swimming Pool Foundation Pool Operator training and certification. Required for Aquatic Management specialization in the Recreation Management Concentration and Aquatic Management Minor. SMS Major elective. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL215B.
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SMS 331 - Sport Psychology 3 Credit(s)
This course covers topics that deal with the application of psychology to sport at all performance levels. It is designed to provide students with an overview of the theoretical foundations of the field, as well as the implications for practitioners. Students will explore factors that have an impact on the athlete’s performance, such as motivation, anxiety, self-confidence, personality, group dynamics, and leadership. Three lecture hours per week. Required for Coaching Minor/Certificate. Recommended as a SMS major elective. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL331or SFL331A.
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SMS 340 - Dance Production 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide an overview of the components necessary to mount a dance production: from practical, hands-on experience in performance and crew work, to administrative issues such as marketing, audience development and financial management. Required course for Dance Concentration.
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SMS 350 - Design and Evaluation of Fitness/Wellness Programs 3 Credit(s)
This course provides students with the skills necessary to develop, implement, and evaluate fitness and wellness programs in a variety of settings. Population assessment program design, and evaluation methods will be emphasized. Other topics include behavior theory and exercise compliance, designing for at risk and special populations, and program promotion. Provisions are made to visit several fitness/wellness facilities to learn and compare different programs. Three hours per week. Required for Fitness/Wellness Concentration. Not open to students who have received credits for SFL340 or SFL340A. Prerequisite: SFL240B or SMS 250 .
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SMS 351 - Disease and Illness of the Physically Active 3 Credit(s) W
This course examines a wide range of contemporary health concerns and medical disease states encountered by allied health professionals from a pathological and epidemiological standpoint. Prevention and control of illness and disease are discussed during the class. Three lecture hours per week. Required course for Athletic Training major and Health and Consumer Science Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL389.
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SMS 352 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s) DII Q
This course studies the acute and chronic effects of exercise on the human condition as well as the anatomical and physiological interactions necessary to perform exercise. Adaptive responses to exercise will include the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, endocrine and respiratory systems. Attention will be given to bioenergetics and nutrition. In addition, exercise for special populations and environments will be examined. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week. Required of ATR and SMS Majors, except those in the Health and Consumer Science, Leisure Studies and Sport Management Concentrations. Not open to students who have received credit for BIO324. Prerequisites: BIO 200 -BIO 201 or BIO 206 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SMS 360 - Stress and Health Empowerment 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course provides a comprehensive view of stress and stress management. The concept of stress, the psychophysiology of stress, the relation of stress to the different dimensions of wellness, the measurement of stress, prevention and intervention strategies, and special topics surrounding stress. Three lecture hours per week. Recommended completion of one or more of the following courses: SMS 194 , SMS 195 , SMS 196 or SMS 260 . Not open to students who have received credit for SFL363.
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SMS 361 - Issues in Public and Community Health 3 Credit(s)
This course helps students become effective public and community educators by increasing knowledge in both public and community health areas and enhancing individual skills and competencies essential to this career field. The course provides an overview of the organization, role, and structure of community health agencies, with a specific emphasis on health education services. In addition, the course will cover the important role of national and global governance in public health. Three lecture hours per week. Required for Health & Consumer Science Concentration students. Not open to students that have received credit for SFL230.
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SMS 362 - Techniques for Healthy And Safe Food Preparation 1 Credit(s)
Through laboratory experiences and discussion this course is designed to introduce students to the modern concepts of nutrition related to the principles of food selection, preparation and handling. Emphasis will be placed on healthy menu planning, food sanitation and addressing nutrition competencies contained in the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Frameworks. One three-hour laboratory session per week. Lab fee may be required. Course may be held at off campus location. Required for the Health and Consumer Science Concentration.
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SMS 371 - Camp Administration 3 Credit(s)
This course includes history and philosophy of the camp movement, program planning, staffing, policies and procedures essential to the administration of a camp. Special emphasis is placed on agency, sport and specialty camps. Three lecture hours per week. Required Recreation & Park Management specialization in the Recreation Management Concentration. SMS major elective. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL371 or SFL371A.
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SMS 373A - Fitness Programming and Management 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to teach the student the basic management skills necessary to initiate and maintain the various operational and functional aspects of fitness program development. Three lecture hours per week. Required for Fitness/Wellness Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL373 OR SMS373.
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SMS 374 - Commercial Recreation 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the developing field of commercial recreation. Through lecture, discussion and on-site analysis, a comprehensive study of various aspects of this field will be covered. Particular attention will be given to the impact of this rapidly growing aspect of the leisure industry. Three lecture hours per week. Field trips may be required. Elective for the Recreation Management Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL374.
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SMS 375 - Park Managment and Planning 3 Credit(s)
The purpose of this course is to give the student an overview of management, planning, and operation of park resources, including the management of visitors and recreation development. Issues surrounding competing uses, public involvement, and the preservation and conservation of resources will be studied in detail. Three lecture hours per week. SMS major elective. Required for the Recreation and Park Management Specialization in the Recreation Management Concentration. Open to all studentss. Recommended for Junior year.
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SMS 376 - Customer Service in Recreation 3 Credit(s) V
This course explores customer relations, regional and cultural differences of diverse visitors, and workplace diversity in recreation. The use of effective communication skills and a comparison of customer service models are included. Students will design a customer service policy for a recreation orgranization, customer satisfaction surveys, a training module for employees, and analyze retention rates of visitors/customers. Three lecture hours per week. SMS major elective. Required for the Recreation Management Concentration/Minor. Open to all students.
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SMS 380 - Teaching Elementary Physical Education 3 Credit(s)
This course examines elementary physical education programs based on fundamental locomotor, nonmanipulative, and manipluative skill themes. The study and discussion of elementary curriculum, teaching methodologies, unit and lesson planning, motivational, management, and discipline techniques will be included. Three lecture hours per week. Course requirements include fifteen hours of field-based experience in elementary physical education classes. Required course in the Elementary Physical Education Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL321P or SFL321R. Prerequisites: SFL198 or SMS 177 , and SFL200 or SMS 200 , and matriculated into the Elementary Physical Education Concentration.
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SMS 381 - Teaching Secondary Physical Education 3 Credit(s)
This course examines secondary physical education programs which refine fundamental locomotor, nonmanipulative, and manipulative skills along with wellness concepts. The study and discussion of secondary curriculum, teaching methodologies, unit and lesson planning, motivational, management, and discipline techniques will be included. Three lecture hours per week. Course requirements include fifteen hours of field-based experience in secondary physical education classes. Required course in the Secondary Physical Education Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL322P. Prerequisites: SFL198 or SMS 177 , and SFL221 or SMS 201 , and matriculated into the Secondary Physical Education Concentration.
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SMS 382 - Physical Education and Health for Children with Special Needs 3 Credit(s)
This course will present legislative interpretation assisting students planning to work with children with special needs. The intent of the course is to familiarize students with the variety of special needs disabilities, which one may encounter in a classroom or client setting. Teaching methodologies will be considered. Three lecture hours per week. Ten hours of field-based experiences in physical education or health and consumer science classrooms are required. Students should have completed one of the following: SFL200, SMS 200 , SFL221, or SMS 201 . Required course in the Physical Education and Health and Consumer Science Concentrations. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL324 or SFL324B.
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SMS 383 - Tests, Measurements and Assessments in Physical Education 3 Credit(s) Q
This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of tests, measurements, and elementary statistical techniques. Topics include the construction, selection, and interpretation of evaluative instruments. Emphasis is placed on techniques for designing and implementing practical assessments in physical education. Three lecture hours per week. Required of Elementary and Secondary Physical Education Concentrations. Not open to students who have taken SFL323 or SFL323A.
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SMS 390 - Legal Issues in Sport Science 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to familiarize the student with legal terminology, laws and regulations, and current issues dealing with sport science. Students will become familiar with the legal concepts in the areas that they are most likely to encounter in the workplace. Three lecture hours per week. SMS major elective. Required for Sport Management, Elementary and Secondary Physical Education, Fitness/Wellness, and Recreation Management Concentrations and Coaching and Sport Management Minors. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL327B.
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SMS 391 - Financial Aspects of Sport Industries 3 Credit(s)
Sport has become a major industry within the national economy. As such sport industries contribute to the shaping of our national economy. Particular attention will be given to such areas as economic theory and perspectives related to the sport industries; economic impact of television, venues, and events; budgeting principles; and fiscal control. Three lecture hours per week. SMS major elective. Required for Sport Management Concentration and Sport Management Minor. Open to all students. Recommended for Junior year. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL329. Recommended prior course: ECO 202 .
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SMS 392 - Ethics and Communication in Sport Management 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of various leadership skills, with a strong emphasis placed upon the ethical and communication proficiencies necessary to be an effective sport manager. Emphasis will be placed upon ethical theories and responsibilities as they apply to the sport management setting, as well as how to effectively communicate a course of action based upon ethical principles. Interactions and information exchange both internal and external to the sport organization will also be examined. Three lecture hours per week. Required for Sport Management Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL376. Prerequisites: SFL220B or SMS 290 , SFL242 or SMS 291 , SFL327B or SMS 390 , and SFL329 or SMS 391 .
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SMS 396 - Directed Field Experience in Sport Management 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to offer the student an applied experience in the sport industry, based on site approval. Performed on or in close proximity to the campus, the field experience will provide the opportunity for the student to observe and assist another professional. A minimum of one hundred and thirty-five (135) field hours required. Required for Sport Management Concentration. Recommended for Junior year. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL326A. Prerequisites: SFL220B or SMS 290 , SFL242 or SMS 291 , and SFL327B or SMS 390 .
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SMS 400 - Special Topics in Sport & Movement Science 3 Credit(s)
This course provides an opportunity for intensive study in a selected area of Sport & Movement Science. Topics will vary from semester to semester, and will be announced in advance. Three hours per week. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SMS 420 - Aquatic Therapy 3 Credit(s)
Students will gain knowledge and skills to work with clients in the water for swimming, exercise, and leisure. Current research and protocols will be reviewed for clients with diabetes, arthritis, pregnancy, or orthopedic injuries and more. Legislation and risk management will be addressed. Use of special equipment and communication systems will be introduced. Three lecture/lab hours per week are required, plus a 10 hour field experience. Required for Aquatic Management specialization in the Recreation Management Concentration. Major elective. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL213B. Prerequisites: One of the following: SFL152 or , or SFL291 or , and SFL215B or , or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SMS 421 - Water Safety Instructor 3 Credit(s)
This course trains candidates to teach American Red Cross swimming, diving and water safety courses within a minimum of 36 hours of active participation. 100% attendance and considerable practice teaching are required for certification. Three lecture/lab hours per week plus field trip. Required of Aquatic Management specialization in the Recreation Management Concentration. Major elective. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL490A. Prerequisites: At least 17 years old, successful completion of written and skills pre-course tests based on Community Water Safety Course, and a CORI check.
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SMS 425 - Directed Field Experience in Aquatic Management 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to offer the student the opportunity for practical experience in the field of aquatics. Seminars will be held regularly to allow students to discuss and analyze their experience. Minimum of seventy-five hours required. Recreation Management Concentration elective. Not open to students who have previously received credit for SFL410.
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SMS 435 - Directed Field Experience in Coaching 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to expose the student to the many aspects of coaching. The student will be able to observe and assist and will have the opportunity to analyze his/her experiences under the supervision of a varsity coach. Requirement for Coaching Minor and Certificate programs. Field-based experience and seminars will be included. Minimum of one hundred and thirty-five (135) hours required. Not open to those who have received credit for SFL430A. Prerequisites: SMS 230 , SFL250A or SMS 231 , SFL331A or SMS 331 , and SFL327B or SMS 390 .
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SMS 440 - Dance: Theory & Style 4 Credit(s)
In this course the student will learn to think critically about dance. Through the study of dance theory, choreographic styles, and published critical writing, the course examines the impact of dance forms on various cultures and the important role dance plays in society. Three lecture hours plus one two-hour laboratory per week. Required course for Dance Concentration and Dance Minor. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL381A.
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SMS 441 - Dance Pedagogy 4 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide students with the theories, standards and skills to teach various dance forms in studios and public and private schools. Students will investigate personal beliefs about teaching and learning as well as essential skills needed to become a dance teacher. Topics will include the learning environment, methodology, lesson planning, and assessment. Three lecture hours plus one two-hour laboratory per week. Required course for Dance Concentration. Prerequisites: SFL161A or SMS 150 , and SFL163 or SMS 154 .
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SMS 442 - Dance Workshop II 4 Credit(s)
This course is for students with previous dance experience who are interested in exploring dance as a performing art. Students will collaborate to create material that will be integrated into a piece of choreography. Students will learn choreography taught by instructor that will culminate in a performance at the end of the semester. Three lecture hours plus one two-hour laboratory per week. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. Required course for Dance Concentration. Prerequisite: SFL282 or SMS 179 .
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SMS 443 - Dance Composition II 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed for students who wish to further develop their abilities as a choreographer. Building on previous experience and study, students will continue to develop a movement language to articulate physical expression, and to explore how structure organizes choreographic ideas. Material developed in this class will build towards a finished work. Three lecture hours per week. Required course for Dance Concentration. Prerequisite: SMS 240 or SFL281.
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SMS 455 - Directed Field Experience in Fitness/wellness 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity for practical experience in an approved fitness/wellness facility. (A minimum of 8 hours per week, 112 hours total per semester). Required of and restricted to Fitness/Wellness Concentration/Minor students. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL440 or SFL440A. Prerequisites: SFL261 or SMS 260 , SFL373 or SMS 373A , and SFL340A or SMS 350 .
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SMS 460 - Teaching Methods and Materials in Health/Family and Consumer Sciences 3 Credit(s)
The course emphasizes teaching methodologies for all grade levels. Consideration of materials applicable to health/family and consumer science, evaluation techniques, discipline techniques, preparation of teaching units and bibliographies; and a survey of current literature in the field. Three lecture hours per week. Course requirements include fifteen (15) hours of field-based experience in health education classes with grades (PreK-12). Required course for Health and Consumer Science Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL360 or SFL360B. Prerequisites: SFL198 or SMS 177 , and SFL200 or SMS 200 , and SFL261 or SMS 260 , and matriculation in the Health and Consumer Science Concentration.
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SMS 465A - Directed Field Experience in Health/Family and Consumer Science 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to offer the student an applied experience in a health/family and consumer science education setting. Through assignments, the student will gain direct experience in the field of health/family and consumer science. A minimum of seventy-five (75) hours is required, which includes field based experience and seminar meetings. Required course for and restricted to Health and Consumer Science Concentration students. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL443 or SFL443B or SMS465. Prerequisites: SFL360B or , and matriculation into the Health and Consumer Science Concentration.
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SMS 471 - Environmental Education and Interpretation 3 Credit(s)
This course is intended to provide a general overview toward an understanding of the philosophies, theories, and methods common to the process of environmental education and interpretation. Students will apply their knowledge through the development and presentation of environmental education lesson plans and interpretive programs. Three lecture hours per week. SMS major elective. Recreation Management Concentration Elective. Open to all students. Recommended for Senior year.
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SMS 475 - Directed Field Experience in Recreation Management 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity for practical experience in the field of recreation. Seminars will be held regularly to allow students to discuss and analyze their experiences in the field of recreation. Minimum of eight hours per week and additional required seminars. Open only to students in the Recreation Management Concentration/Minor. Required for Recreation & Park specialization. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL470. Prerequisite: SFL270 or .
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SMS 480 - Philosophical Aspects of Physical Education 3 Credit(s)
This course provides a study of the development of physical education philosophies from the Greek culture to the present. Philosophies of physical education governing organizations will be included. Contemporary learning theories and curriculum development will be studied in relation to teaching philosophies. Overall, the student will acquire an understanding of the role and nature of physical education activity and will begin the process of developing a personal philosophy of physical education. Three lecture hours per week. Required course in the Elementary and Secondary Physical Education Concentrations. Not open to those who have received credit for SFL421.
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SMS 482 - Advanced Concepts in Adapted Physical Education 3 Credit(s)
This course will provide students with the theory, principles, and methods of appropriate delivery in helping individuals with disabilities enjoy the full spectrum of activities associated with sport, fitness, and movement-related programs. Professional standards needed to deliver appropriate physical education services to students with disabilities will be covered. The course will prepare the student to take the Adapted Physical Education National Standards certification examination. Three lecture hours per week. Course requirements include fifteen hours of a field based experience. SMS Major elective. Physical Education Concentration elective. Prerequisite: .
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SMS 485 - Directed Field Experience in Physical Education 3 Credit(s)
This course provides a concentrated exposure in elementary or secondary physical education classes. Through assignments, the student will gain direct experience in the field of physical education. A minimum of seventy-five hours is required, which includes field-based experience and seminar meetings. Required course for and restricted to students in the Elementary and Secondary Physical Education Concentrations. Not open to students who have previously received credit for SFL420. Prerequisites: SFL198 or SMS 177 , and SFL321P, 321R, SMS 380 , SFL322P or SMS 381 , and matriculated into the Elementary or Secondary Physical Education Concentrations.
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SMS 490 - Facility and Event Management in Sport industries 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of principles and practices specifically related to sport facility and event management. Predominant areas of focus will include facility design, funding, financial impact, trends, risk management, crowd management, and event planning, staffing, and organization. Three lecture hours per week. Major elective. Required for Sport Management and Recreation Management Concentrations. Recommended for Senior year. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL448. Recommended prior courses: SFL220B or , SFL242 or , SFL327B or , and SFL329 or .
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SMS 491A - High Performance Management 4 Credit(s)
This course examines principles and successful international practices of sport managers in their pursuit to provide participants with a gradual path to excellence. Content will include systems of coaching, facilities, competitions, qualification, talent identification, and athlete development. These integrated systems reflect an emerging global model of high performance management that drives mass participation. Four lecture hours per week. Major elective. Required for Sport Management Concentration. Recommended for senior year. Not open to students who have received credit for SMS491.
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SMS 495 - Senior Seminar in Sport Management 3 Credit(s) W
This course serves as a capstone for the Sport Management Concentration. It integrates current information to prepare students to enter the sport industry. Developing a professional, and personal philosophy of sport management will be covered. Additionally, resumes, job searches, graduate school programs and entry-level job requirements and expectations will be addressed. Three lecture hours per week. Required for Sport Management Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL455A. Prerequisites: SFL220B or SMS 290 , SFL242 or SMS 291 , SFL431A or SMS 302 , SFL327B or SMS 390 , SFL329 or SMS 391 , SFL376 or SMS 392 , and SFL326A or SMS 396 . Senior status and permission of Department Chair.
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SMS 500 - Directed Study in Sport & Movement Science 0.5-3 Credit(s)
This is an independent study in an area of special interest in Sport and Movement Science. Prior to registration, a proposal must be submitted and approved by the instructor and the Department Chairperson. Repeatable once for a maximum of six credits.
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SMS 520 - Aquatic Management Internship 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to offer the student practical experience in areas directly related to the student’s academic and career interests. Students will be placed with various public and private agencies. Minimum of 16 hours per week, with additional required seminars. Open to SMS students only. Required for the Aquatic Management specialization in the Recreation Management Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL510. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: SFL410 or .
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SMS 550 - Fitness/wellness Internship 3-12 Credit(s)
This course is designed to offer a student placement in an approved career-related public or private fitness/wellness agency. Elective for and restricted to Fitness/Wellness Concentration/Minor students. Minimum of eight hours per week per three credits, with additional required seminars. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL540A. Prerequisite: SFL440A or SMS 455 .
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SMS 570A - Recreation Management Internship 12 Credit(s)
This course is designed to offer the student practical experience in areas directly related to the student’s career interests. Students will be placed with various public and private agencies. A minimum of 400 hours required. Required for Recreation & Park specialization in the Recreation Management Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL570 or SMS570. Prerequisite: SFL470 or , or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SMS 590 - Sport Management Internship 12 Credit(s)
This course is designed to offer the student an applied experience in the sport industry, based on site approval. This is actual field experience in a sport management setting in which management practices are applied. A minimum of four hundred (400) hours required. Required for Sport Management Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL550. Prerequisites: SFL220B or SMS 290 , SFL242 or SMS 291 , SFL326A or SMS 396 , SFL327B or SMS 390 , SFL329 or SMS 391 , SFL376 or SMS 392 , SFL431A or SMS 302 , SFL448 or SMS 490 , SFL455A or SMS 495 , and SMS 491A , or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 201 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s) DIII V
The student considers human beings and their cultures as revealed in their customs and institutions. The classroom approach combines theory and research with current literature to provide a concrete, reality-oriented foundation for the study of sociology. The course will consider social problems, including racism and sexism in America and other societies, to enable the student to see practical applications of sociological principles.. Three lecture hours per week.
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SOC 202H - Introduction to Sociology-honors 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course introduces sociology as the study of human beings in society. The course not only emphasizes the interdependence of theory and research, but also introduces quantitative thinking through computer-based exercises and manipulation of data sets. In particular, students will “do” sociology and explore some of the most critical issues in contemporary society. No background in computer programming is necessary. Three lecture hours per week. Open only to students in the Honors Program and Sociology majors with a 3.0 grade point average.
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SOC 203 - Principles of Sociology 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course introduces sociology majors to the field of sociology. Major emphasis is placed on the founding and origin of sociology and its evolution. Fundamental theories, concepts, research methods and the influence of social and cultural factors on human behavior are discussed in depth. Students are informed about the sociology curriculum, the various fields of study, social and professional activities and other information pertinent to the field of sociology. Three lecture hours per week. Students may receive credit for either SOC 201 or SOC203 but not both. Limited to Sociology Majors, and others with permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 204 - Introduction to Social Science 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course provides a basic familiarity with the techniques, attitudes, careers, philosophies and personalities of the social sciences. Major research assignments (papers, media presentation, etc.) are required. Case studies in American cultural development are extensively utilized to explore the variety and depth of the subject. Students are assigned extensive readings in primary research areas. Emphasis is on qualitative-literary research. Three lecture hours per week. Required for all Sociology Majors.
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SOC 206 - Fundamentals of Statistical Analysis in Sociology 3 Credit(s) DIII Q
An introduction to the use of statistical analyses in quantitative sociological research. Emphasis will be placed upon those techniques most frequently used by sociologists including the operationalization of sociological variables, the use of appropriate levels of measurement and their related statistics. Also, quantitative thinking is developed through computer-based exercises and manipulation of data sets. A philosophical and theoretical context of Sociological research will provide the background for learning the fundamental techniques of statistical analysis. Three lecture hours per week, and laboratory work outside of class. Prerequisites: SOC 201 , MAT 108 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 220 - Introduction to the Sociology of Children 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course provides an overview of main issues in the Sociology of Children. Students will learn how sociological concepts such as roles, status, norms, socialization, institutions, power socialization, research methodology, and theoretical analysis apply to the study of children. They will also gain an understanding of the current state of children organizations, policies, funding, and practices. Analysis of both macro and micro issues will be included. Three lecture hours per week.
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SOC 300 - Social Thought I: Established Thought 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course considers the broad spectrum of thought and ideas directed through history toward the nature of society and humanity’s place within the social framework. The course primarily examines historical and contemporary examples of accepted or “establishment” thought as expressed by a variety of social philosophers as well as sociologists. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 301 - Social Thought II: Rebel Thought 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines the nature of society and the place humanity holds within it from both an historical and contemporary standpoint. The course is concerned primarily with an examination of varieties of thought contrary to, or directed against, the accepted social views of the times in which they arise. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 302 - Black Social and Intellectual Thought in Contemporary America 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course emphasizes the theoretical and intellectual contributions of major Black thinkers of the 20th Century. Among others, the writings of George Padmore, W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garve, Aime Cesaire, Frantz Fanon, C.L.R. James, and Harold Cruse are discussed. The crux of the course is a socio-economic analysis of Black-White relations in contemporary America and the various forces that lead to changes or resistance to change. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 303 - African Civilization in the New World 3 Credit(s) DIII
An introduction to the African culture in the New World. Emphasis is on the United States and the Caribbean, with cursory looks at Latin America and Canada. This survey intends to acquaint the student with the rich socio-cultural background of the contemporary African living in the areas known as the New World. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 305 - The Black Family in the U.S. 3 Credit(s) DIII
Course centers on the career of the Black family in the United States. Emphasis is on Black child care, self-concept, and acquisition of mechanisms that will insure the survival and well being of the Black person in a hostile environment. The role of the Black woman as the traditional pillar of the Black community constitutes the main focus of the course. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Recommended for Women’s Studies Minor. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 306 - The Black Woman 3 Credit(s) DIII
The course explores the socio-economic institutions which have helped shape the situation of the Black woman in the United States and considers the importance of class, race and gender in this process. Because of the relationship of the Black woman to the Black family and Black community, any discussion of the Black woman is incomplete without addressing these two institutions. Emphasis will also be put on the Black woman in Africa and the Caribbean. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 307 - Pan Africanism 3 Credit(s) DIII
A socio-cultural investigation of the efforts of African people all over the world to unite for their mutual advancement. Such topics as emigrationist movements, the role of African-American churches in African nationalism, the Pan-African congress of W.E.B. DuBois, the Garvey movement, the Pan-African ideas of Malcolm X, the Pan-African aspects of Southern African liberation movements and others are discussed. The main focus is the socio-economic content of Pan-Africanism. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 308 - African American Oral Culture 3 Credit(s) DIII
An exploration into the African and New World oral culture. The contributions of the major ethnic/tribal groups such as the Akan, Eve, Yoruba, Mandingo and others, to Black culture in the Americas are highlighted. Blues, Calypso, Meringue, Reggae and Soca lyrics, as components of the oral traditional culture, are also analyzed. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 309 - The Black Religious Experience 3 Credit(s) DIII
Religion as a social institution among Blacks: origins, structure and function, its unique style as an adaptation to its place in American society, its role in social change, e.g., the Civil Rights movement. Three lecture hours per week.
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SOC 310 - Education and Society 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines the functions and structures of the varying forms of educational processes in contemporary society. Emphasis is given to the development and direction of informal and institutionalized education in America, the differing patterns of education, which have evolved within other societies and cultures, and the links between education and social order. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 313 - Sociology of Aging 3 Credit(s) DIII
Study of major sociological, psychological, and physiological processes of aging. Analysis includes overall view of aging theories and review of research and empirical studies relating to each. Implications for the future in terms of employment, welfare, retirement and political power. Three lecture hours per week. Requirement for B.S. Sociology, Gerontology option. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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