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• SOC 398: HONORS SUPPLEMEN RESEARCH

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  See page 166.
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• SOC 450: SOC OF ED:SCH & MOD SOCTY

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  The educational system in the United States is viewed from a sociological perspective, focusing upon the social forces that shape the schools and the internal social structure and processes which influence its mission in society.
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• SOC 510: DEVIANT BEHAVIOR

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is a review of major sociological theories of social deviance and an examination of selected areas of social deviance within a sociological framework.
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• SOC 545: ETHNIC MINOR & GRP CONF

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course analyzes the factors producing tensions among racial, ethnic, and religious groups, the nature and causes of prejudice and discrimination, and the types of social action programs used in the control and reduction of inter-group tensions. Various theoretical models based on sociological perspectives are used for comparative analysis.
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• SOW 700: SOCIAL WORK LEADERSHIP I

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is the first of a sequence of two courses on advanced leadership and management for Doctor of Social Work students. Students will glean a theoretical orientation to the study of organizations and leadership within organizations. This examination of theories will reflect the values of the social work profession and their application to social service systems, structures, and processes. Also explored will be theories of organizational change, organizational challenges, and organizational effectiveness. Within the context of social service organizations, leadership approaches and theories are also examined.
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• SOW 701: SOCIAL WORK LEADERSHIP II

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is the second course in the advanced leadership and management sequence. The focus of this course is on development of knowledge and skills for social work managers within the public and private social service sector. Additional attention will be given to leading in times of fiscal constraint, political changes, and workforce challenges.
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• SOW 704: SOCIAL WORK TEACHER-SCHOLAR I

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is the first of a sequence of two courses on social work teaching and scholarship for Doctor of Social Work students. The course will enable the students to critically examine seminal and contemporary works in pedagogy. The connection of these theories to social work teaching and learning will be a central component of this course, including particular emphasis on the historical evolution of social work education. The course provides students with an opportunity to explore seminal works from a historical perspective and critically evaluate contemporary theories of teaching and learning in social work. It is required preparation for the second course in the sequence in which students develop a unique and personal conceptual framework for their own teaching.
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• SOW 705: SOCIAL WORK TEACHER-SCHOLAR II

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is the second in a sequence of two courses about social work teaching and scholarship for Doctor of Social Work students. The course provides students with an opportunity to critically evaluate theories of teaching and learning, particularly in contemporary settings in social work. Students will craft a conceptual framework to guide their own career as instructors in a variety of social work settings, including undergraduate and graduate professional social work education. They will practice course planning and delivery along with program development and student/course/program assessment with attention to accreditation requirements. In addition, they will develop understanding of the roles of the social work teacher-scholar in academe and other settings.
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• SOW 710: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides a connection between social science theory building and research. It explores in depth the logic of research and the stages of the scientific process. Central to this course are also the major methods, designs, techniques, and strategies in the practice of social research. The role of research in social work practice as well as the strengths and limitations of various approaches, designs, methods, and techniques will be examined. Data gathering, information processing systems, and analytical techniques will form a major focus in this course. Of particular importance will be the students' development of skill for designing proposals for evidence-based ethical research.
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• SOW 715: MULTIVARIATE STAT. ANALYSIS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is a required course in the research methods sequence for KUIMU doctoral students. At the end of this course, students will be able to apply appropriate statistical analysis techniques with emphasis on skill development for multivariate statistics. More specifically, the course will cover applied multivariate techniques such as Analysis of Variance and Covariance, Correlations, Simple Linear Regression, Discriminant Analysis, Factor Analysis, and other multiple regression techniques including the use of Path Analysis for model and theory building. The focus of the course will be on the analysis and interpretation of data sets relevant to social work theory and practice. The students will be trained in the use appropriate statistical analysis software and effective communication of findings.
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