Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Oklahoma</strong><br />
<strong>Graduate</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong>, 2012 - 2013<br />
<strong>Graduate</strong> Course Descriptions<br />
READ 5920 - Workshop in Education<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest<br />
speaker, etc. A grade <strong>of</strong> “P” or “F” is given.<br />
READ 5930 - Individual Study In Reading<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
READ 5940 - Field Study In Reading<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
READ 5950 - Internship In Reading<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study. Supervised practical experience gained<br />
in a pr<strong>of</strong>essional field by an advanced or graduate student.<br />
READ 5960 - Institute In Reading<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
READ 5970 - Study Tour<br />
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field<br />
<strong>of</strong> study.<br />
READ 5990 - Thesis<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
RECREATION (REC)<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Kinesiology & Health Studies<br />
REC 5362 - Therapeutic Recreation<br />
History and principles <strong>of</strong> therapeutic recreation in the United States.<br />
The organization and management <strong>of</strong> programs serving the various<br />
exceptionalities and age groups. Current opportunities for employment<br />
and required training.<br />
REC 5602 - Community Recreation<br />
Investigation into the structure <strong>of</strong> community recreation systems<br />
and programs. Study <strong>of</strong> needs, leadership, facilities and personnel<br />
involved.<br />
REC 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
REC 5930 - Individual Study In Recreation<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
REC 5940 - Field Study<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
REC 5950 - Internship In Recreation<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study. Supervised practical experience gained<br />
in a pr<strong>of</strong>essional field by an advanced or graduate student.<br />
SUBSTANCE ABUSE STUDIES (SAS)<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology & Substance Abuse<br />
Studies<br />
SAS 5113 - Foundations <strong>of</strong> Addiction<br />
Foundations <strong>of</strong> Addiction examines the historical, current, and emerging<br />
theories <strong>of</strong> addiction. The course covers categories <strong>of</strong> substance<br />
abuse, physiological and psychological effects <strong>of</strong> alcohol and other<br />
drugs, the disease concept <strong>of</strong> addiction, family and social dimensions<br />
<strong>of</strong> substance abuse, and the principal therapy and treatment<br />
approaches to the disease. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment open to<br />
Substance Abuse Studies majors only.<br />
SAS 5223 - Advanced Individual Counsel<br />
Advanced Individual Counseling provides an in-depth review <strong>of</strong><br />
counseling theory and current practice. The student will be familiar<br />
with psychoanalytic, Gestalt, Reality, cognitive behavioral, and<br />
Rogerian Therapy. Change Theory and 12-step facilitation will be<br />
applied. Theory is applied to specific elements <strong>of</strong> substance abuse<br />
treatment for the individual, role-played therapy. Mock sessions will<br />
be videoed for review and critique. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment open<br />
to Substance Abuse Studies majors only.<br />
SAS 5273 - Substance Abuse and the Family<br />
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview <strong>of</strong> the<br />
dynamics <strong>of</strong> functional family systems. The course provides insight<br />
into the effects <strong>of</strong> chemical dependency on the family. The student<br />
is guided in exploring and identifying many <strong>of</strong> the characteristics<br />
<strong>of</strong> healthy and unhealthy family systems, including physical, emotional,<br />
and sexual abuse issues. In addition, family structure, rules,<br />
roles, boundary systems, and cultural differences are addressed.<br />
Also included in this course are the basic techniques for prevention,<br />
intervention, family treatment, and recovery <strong>of</strong> the dependent<br />
person(s) and other family members. An in-depth research paper on<br />
an appropriate subject is prepared by each student. Prerequisite(s):<br />
12 undergraduate semester hours in sociology and/or psychology.<br />
SAS 5303 - Substance Abuse In Special Populations<br />
This course addresses various SOCcultural factors influencing use<br />
and abuse <strong>of</strong> alcohol and other drugs in selected subgroups <strong>of</strong> American<br />
society and the effect <strong>of</strong> these influences on the treatment and<br />
recovery processes for chemical dependency. Special populations<br />
included are women, adolescents, elderly, racial/ethnic groups, gays<br />
and lesbians, high-risk pr<strong>of</strong>essional groups, criminals, the mentally ill.<br />
SAS 5313 - Advanced Family Counseling<br />
Advanced Family Counseling examines all theoretical, ethical and<br />
legal aspects <strong>of</strong> the substance abuse counselor working in the primary<br />
medium <strong>of</strong> family counseling. The continuum <strong>of</strong> care for the<br />
whole family will be stressed including, education, prevention, early<br />
intervention, primary treatment, extended treatment and continuing<br />
care. Formal intervention, psychodynamics, and all facets <strong>of</strong> family<br />
counseling will be reviewed and practiced. Family systems theory<br />
will be applied in all aspects. Special emphasis will be placed on the<br />
dynamics <strong>of</strong> enabling and co-dependency. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment<br />
open to Substance Abuse Studies majors only.<br />
SAS 5323 - Psychopharm Neurobiology Add<br />
Psychopharmacology and Neurobiology <strong>of</strong> Addiction examines the<br />
biology <strong>of</strong> alcohol and drug dependency. This will be addressed<br />
through the study <strong>of</strong> brain chemistry and related causal factors and<br />
patho-physiological processes, including brain function and behavioral<br />
correlated, molecular adaptation, and the genetics <strong>of</strong> addiction<br />
disorders. The role <strong>of</strong> psychopharmacology is viewed from a broad<br />
perspective focusing on alcohol and drug abuse, agents frequently<br />
used in the management and resolution <strong>of</strong> withdrawal symptoms,<br />
co-occurring mental health issues, and the ethical responsibilities<br />
<strong>of</strong> the clinician in the treatment <strong>of</strong> clients on psychotropic medications.<br />
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment open to Substance Abuse Studies<br />
majors only.<br />
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