Courses—A through G and course numbers and symbols key

FSoS 3429. Counseling Skills Practicum I. (3 cr.§5429)Basic counseling skills. Counselor needs/motivations, non-verbal communication, basic/advanced empathy, identifying strengths, maintainingfocus, challenging discrepancies, use of self.Emphasizes building from client strengths, learningthrough role-playing.FSoS 3431. Counseling Skills Practicum II. (3 cr.§5431. Prereq–[3429, 5429])Advanced therapeutic methods. Processes of change.Identifying, reinforcing, challenging core beliefs.Reframing. Paradox. Trance, guided imagery.Cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, narrativetherapies. Emphasizes non-pathologizing models oftherapy.FSoS 3432. Chemical Abuse and Families: anOverview. (3 cr. §5432)Relationships, family systems, families in whichalcohol or drug use is a problem. Family types,family of origin, models of family therapy, familysystems theory, alcoholism. Review of literature.FSoS 4101. Sexuality and Gender in Families andClose Relationships. (3 cr. Prereq–3102 or #)Human ecology/development as frameworks forexamining sexuality in close relationships. Diversityof sexual beliefs, attitudes, behaviors within differingsocial contexts. Using scientific knowledge topromote sexual health among individuals, couples,families through various life stages.FSoS 4102. Global and Diverse Families. (3 cr.Prereq–3102 or #)Perspectives on family dynamics of various racial/ethnic populations in the United States/othercountries in context of national/internationaleconomic, political, and social processes.FSoS 4103. Family Policy. (3 cr. Prereq–3102 or #)Connections between policies that governmentsenact, and families and their well-being. Conceptualframeworks to identify/understand influencesunderlying policy choices and for evaluatingconsequences of such choices for diverse families.FSoS 4104W. Family Psychology. (3 cr. Prereq–3102or #)Processes in families of origin, families of choice,and other close relationships, within diverse socialcontexts. Evaluating current research on familydynamics within/across generations.FSoS 4105. Methods in Family Research. (3 cr.Prereq–[3102, one introductory course in statistics] or #)Scientific method. Major questions/objectives offamily research. Data collection/analysis/reporting.Social context of family research.FSoS 4106. Family Resource Management. (3 cr.§3103. Prereq–Soph or #)Analysis of how individuals/families useinterpersonal, economic, natural, and communityresources to make decisions, solve problems, andachieve central life purposes.FSoS 4150. Special Topics in Family Social Science.(1-4 cr [max 12 cr]. Prereq–[Varies by topic], at least jr)Review of research/scholarly thought. Topicsspecified in Class Schedule.FSoS 4152. Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual People inFamilies. (3 cr. Prereq–3102 or #)Perspectives on gay, lesbian, and bisexuals (GLB) infamilies. Unique contributions of GLB tounderstanding diversity among families.Homophobia, mythologies, coming-out, identity,gender, social networks, intimacy, sexuality, children,parenting, aging, AIDS, ethnicity.FSoS 4153. Family Financial Counseling. (3 cr;A-F only. Prereq–[3101, 3102, 3429] or #)Introduction to family financial managementapplications through different stages in familyfinancial life cycle. Case studies.FSoS 4154W. Families and Aging. (3 cr. Prereq–3102or #)Aging families from diverse socioeconomic/culturalgroups as complex multigenerational systemsinteracting within ever-changing social structures.FSoS 4155. Parent-Child Relationships. (3 cr;A-F only. Prereq–3102 or #)History, theories, research, and contemporarypractices of parent-child relationships in diversefamilies/cultures across the life span. Preparation forprofessionals in education, social work, and otherhuman service occupations.FSoS 4156. Legal-Economic Controversies inFamilies. (3 cr. Prereq–[3101] or #)Interdisciplinary course for critical thinking aboutlegal-economic controversies across family life span.Principles of argumentation/debate are used toanalyze controversies for public decision makingabout controversial family issues.FSoS 4191. Independent Study in Family SocialScience. (1-4 cr [max 12 cr]. Prereq–Sr, #)Independent reading or writing or research underfaculty supervision.FSoS 4294. Research Internship. (1-4 cr [max 4 cr].Prereq–FSoS major, #)Research project with faculty. May include planning,proposal writing, literature review, data collection/coding/cleaning/analysis, and reporting.FSoS 4296. Field Study: Working With Families.(4-12 cr [max 12 cr]; S-N only. Prereq–2101, #)Directed paraprofessional work experience related tostudent’s area of study.FSoS 5101. Family Systems. (3 cr. §3102. Prereq–Gradstudent)Family systems and other family theories focusingon the dynamics and processes relevant to familylife. Diversity issues related to gender, ethnicity,sexual orientation, and disability. Issues related todivorce, single parenthood, and remarriage arecovered. Family strengths and family problems areintegrated.FSoS 5193. Directed Study in Family Social Science.(1-6 cr [max 6 cr]. Prereq–FSoS or grad student inrelated field)FSoS 5426. Alcohol and Drugs: Families and Culture.(3 cr. §3426)Overview of psychology/sociology of drug use/abuse. Life-span, epidemiological, familial, culturaldata regarding use. Fundamentals of licit/illicit druguse behavior. Gender, ethnicity, social class,sexuality, sexual orientation, disability.FSoS 5429. Counseling Skills Practicum I. (3 cr.§3429)Basic counseling skills. Counselor needs/motivations, non-verbal communication, basic/advanced empathy, identifying strengths, maintainingfocus, challenging discrepancies, use of self.Emphasizes building from client strengths, learningthrough role-playing.FSoS 5431. Counseling Skills Practicum II. (3 cr.§3431. Prereq–[3429, 5429])Advanced therapeutic methods, processes of change.Identifying, reinforcing, challenging core beliefs.Reframing, paradox, trance, guided imagery.Cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, narrativetherapies. Emphasizes non-pathologizing models oftherapy.FSoS 5432. Chemical Abuse and Families: anOverview. (3 cr. §3432)Relationships, family systems with particularapplication to families in which alcohol or drug useis a problem. Family types, family of origin, modelsof family therapy, family systems theory, alcoholism.Review of literature.Finance (Fina)Department of FinanceCurtis L. Carlson School of ManagementFina 3001. Finance Fundamentals. (3 cr; A-F only.Prereq–Acct 2050, OMS 1550, 50 cr)Comprehensive introduction to financialmanagement principles. Money/capital markets, risk/return/valuation triad, capital budgeting basics.Course DescriptionsCapital structure, financial leverage. Cost of capital,financial performance measures, dividend policy,working capital management, international financialmanagement/derivatives.Fina 4121. Financial Markets and Interest Rates.(2 cr; A-F only. Prereq–4241)Basic framework for valuing fixed income securities.Term structure on interest rates, forward rates,principles of fixed-income valuation. Surveystreasury, corporate, municipal, securitization markets.Fina 4122. Banking Institutions. (2 cr; A-F only.Prereq–4121, 4241)Managing banking institutions, includingcommercial banks and thrifts. Theory/practice ofbanking. Asset management, liability management,capital management. Public policy issues in banking.Fina 4241. Corporate Financing Decisions. (4 cr;A-F only. Prereq–3001)Theoretical/applied understanding of corporatefinancial decisions. Efficient markets, financialdecisions, tax effects, managerial incentives,investment banking, effect of financing issues oninvestment decisions, basic options.Fina 4242. Corporate Investment Decisions. (4 cr;A-F only. Prereq–4241)Focuses on efficiently managing working capital andfixed assets. Cases illustrate some of the topics:working capital management, making capitalbudgeting decisions, targeting/evaluating firmperformance, assessing mergers/acquisitions.Fina 4321. Portfolio Management and PerformanceEvaluation. (2 cr; A-F only. Prereq–4241)Introduces investment environment and conceptsused to manage security portfolios. Portfolio/securityrisk/return tradeoffs, portfolio diversification, assetallocation, active portfolio management versusindexed portfolios, portfolio performance evaluation.Fina 4322. Security Analysis. (2 cr; A-F only.Prereq–4241, 4321)Valuation of equity securities. Basic valuationprinciples. Relationships between various valuationapproaches. Develops/applies tools for self-designedsecurity selection rules.Fina 4541. Futures, Options, and Other DerivativeSecurities. (4 cr; A-F only. Prereq–4121, 4241, 4321)Foundations of stochastic cash flow representations,construction portfolios of futures/options, basicmethods for valuing real/financial futures, swaps,options.Fina 4641. International Finance and RiskManagement. (4 cr; A-F only. Prereq–3001)Introduction to international dimensions of corporatefinancing, investment, risk management decisions.Foreign exchange markets, international financialsystems, foreign exchange rate determination,measuring/managing currency risk, multinationalcapital budgeting, cost of capital in emergingeconomies.Finnish (Fin)Department of German, Scandinavian, andDutchCollege of Liberal ArtsFin 1001. Beginning Finnish. (5 cr)Emphasis on working toward novice-intermediatelow proficiency in all four language modalities(listening, reading, speaking, writing). Topics includeevery day subjects (shopping, directions, family,food, housing, etc.).Fin 1002. Beginning Finnish. (5 cr. Prereq–1001)Continues the presentation of all four languagemodalities (listening, reading, speaking, writing),with a proficiency emphasis. Topics include freetimeactivities, careers, and the Finnish culture.Fin 1003. Intermediate Finnish. (5 cr. Prereq–1002)Emphasis on intermediate proficiency in listening,reading, speaking, and writing. Contextualized workon grammar and vocabulary is combined withauthentic readings and essay assignments.Course Descriptions367