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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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