The division welcomes studentsespecially adults, non-traditional students, and community college transfer studentswho are attracted to self-directed and interdisciplinary study in the area of human development. It particularly promotes lifelong learning and development that will enable graduates to become problem-solvers and decision-makers in their chosen careers.
Every effort is made to assist graduates of community colleges, as well as adult residents who may have begun their college careers elsewhere, to complete their bachelor's degree through the Division of Human Development programs. Policies concerning transfer credits, residency requirements, and credit for various forms of off-campus study have been carefully designed to encourage students and to facilitate their individual plans, while ensuring a meaningful degree program.
The division offers undergraduate degree programs leading to the bachelor of science in applied social sciences and the bachelor of arts in social sciences. In both programs, the division focuses on the following educational goals and learning outcomes: critical inquiry, written and oral communication skills, social perspective, multicultural and global perspec tives, social responsibility, empowerment, and self-directed learning.
The graduate program leads to the master of arts in social sciences (MASS) degree. It is a flexible interdisciplinary program designed primarily for community adult students with a variety of academic, professional, and personal interests.
All matriculated students follow the requirements for graduation listed in the Bulletin current at the time they are admitted to the degree program. However, students who interrupt enrollments for more than two consecutive semesters are governed by the Bulletin in effect when they are readmitted.
Upon the advisor's recommendation and an approved petition through the Academic Standards Committee, students may elect a later Bulletin under which they fulfill these degree requirements; however, they may not use a combination of requirements from different Bulletins. When courses required in older Bulletins are no longer offered, or in other special cases, course substitution may be made with the approval of the Academic Standards Committee.
Program Load and Planning
The term "full-time student" is applied to a person carrying 12 credits or more. The maximum number of credits a student may take, without the special approval of the advisor and division director, is 18.
A student may drop below 12 credits without permission and be classified as a part-time student.
Students are enrolled in a major when accepted into the school. In addition to their assigned faculty advisor, the SEHD academic advisor, peer advisors, and the Human Development Division director provide assistance in program planning for students.
Credit by Examination and Nontraditional Means
A maximum of 30 credits may be granted for credit by examination and for other educational experiences through military, industrial, or professional programs that have been assessed by appropriate organizations such as those contained in A Guide to Educational Programs in Noncollegiate Organizations and similar publications.
Grade Policies
Grading System
Students taking SEHD undergraduate courses are graded in one of two ways: 1) A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D, F; or 2) P/F. Under the normal grading system, students choose the first option. However, undergraduates in SEHD may elect the pass/fail option for a total of four courses while a student at Binghamton University and receive a P (pass) or F (fail) rather than a traditional grade. Courses taken for a P/F option may not be used to complete major requirements or General Education requirements. Mandatory pass/fail courses do not count as part of the four total courses. A course taken on the P/F option will be calculated into the student's grade point average only if the student receives an F.
The grading option for a course may be changed (either from normal to P/F, or vice versa) at any time up to the last day for dropping courses, usually during the ninth week of the semester.
Repeating Courses
Students may retake courses in which they have received a passing grade by submitting a special petition to the faculty member teaching the course and the SEHD general academic advisor. This provision allows a student to demonstrate mastery of a given subject matter most notably (but not exclusively) in foundation courses, on which successful performance in later courses may depend.
If approved, the repeated course does not count toward rate of progress. That is, when a student repeats a course previously passed, both grades will appear on the transcript, but only the first grade will be counted in the GPA calculations for rate-of-progress purposes.
Students may retake courses in which they have received a failing grade; they are not required to do so by SEHD, although major requirements may dictate otherwise. When a student repeats a course previously failed, both grades appear on the transcript, and both will be counted in the GPA. Students are encouraged to speak with the SEHD general academic advisor as they make their decision about repeating any failed course.
Notation Of Incomplete
A notation of incomplete, rather than a grade, may be reported by the instructor when a student has made substantial progress, but has not been able to complete a course. In addition, the student must have a valid reason, because of illness or other justifiable circum stances, for requesting an incomplete. The questions of substantial progress, potential to pass the course, and a valid reason for the request will be decided by the instructor. When requesting an Incomplete, the student must:
1) Complete the "Contract for Fulfilling an Incomplete" form, which is signed by the student and the instructor.
2) Specify in the contract how the course will be completed, by what date the work will be completed, and specifically list all outstanding assignments (tests, papers, presentations) to be completed.
3) Submit the contract to the SEHD general academic advisor, who will ensure that the student is in compliance with Division of Human Development rules governing the number of incomplete credits a student may carry at one time. A student may not carry more than eight credits of incompletes at any time.
4) When necessary, include the signature of any additional instructor needed for successful completion of the course. This circumstance may occur when the original faculty member is on sabbatical or no longer teaching the course. A student must first obtain the secondary instructor's signature before having the original instructor sign the form.
An incomplete will become an F at the end of the semester following that in which the incomplete was granted, unless a "Change of Grade" form is submitted by the instructor. It is the student's responsibility to ascertain that the coursework has been completed according to the contract, and the new grade is submitted by the instructor. An extension of the deadline must be approved by the division director on a "Request for Extension of Incomplete Grade in an Undergraduate Course" form, and will only be approved in highly unusual circumstances.
Withdrawal from a course
If a student withdraws from a course after the official deadline to drop a course, the instructor may assign a grade of WP (withdrawn passing) or WF (withdrawn failing). The grade of WP does not count as a course taken. A WF is equivalent to an F.
Grade Changes
No changes from one letter grade to another and no extensions of an Incomplete are permitted after 12 months from the date of the last day of class in the semester in which a course was offered. However, faculty are required to keep graded work not returned to students for only one semester following the end of the course.
Academic Standing
To remain in good academic standing, students enrolled in degree programs are expected to make satisfactory progress toward the degree. In SEHD, satisfactory progress is defined as maintaining a grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all courses taken (both within and outside of SEHD). Failure to maintain the minimum grade-point average results in academic probation.
Academic probation does not imply either suspension or dismissal and does not preclude students from registering or receiving financial aid. Standards for financial aid eligibility are described in the Financial Information section of this Bulletin.
The grade-point average is calculated on a 4.0 system using the following grade-point equivalents.
| A = 4.0 | C+ = 2.3 |
| A- = 3.7 | C = 2.0 |
| B+ = 3.3 | C- = 1.7 |
| B = 3.0 | D = 1.0 |
| B- = 2.7 | F = 0.0 |
Full-time students normally complete a degree program in SEHD in approximately 10 semesters. Review of students' academic progress is made at the end of each semester excluding summer session. Students must have a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average (GPA) to graduate; those falling below a 2.0 will be placed on probation.
Students considered to be making satisfactory progress if their cumulative GPA meets the criteria listed below. Those not meeting the criteria will be subject to suspension. Upon expiration of the suspension period, suspended students are automatically granted readmission upon application to the Undergraduate Admissions Office and are placed under an academic contract for that semester. Students who are readmitted after suspension and again fall below the stated criteria are subject to permanent dismissal from the school.
Exception for First-Semester Transfer Students
First-semester transfer students who have a cumulative GPA of 1.5 or more, but are under the minimum GPA listed below, will be placed on probation and deemed to be making satisfactory progress. Students transferring in more than 34 credits and attaining a Binghamton University GPA of less than 1.5 will be subject to suspension.
| Hours Passed and Advanced Standing | Required Cumulative GPA |
| 1-34* | 1.440 |
| 35-51 | 1.625 |
| 52-68 | 1.715 |
| 69-85 | 1.800 |
| 86 -102 | 1.875 |
| 103-119 | 1.950 |
| 120 + | 2.000 |
Dean's List
To qualify for the SEHD dean's list at the end of the fall or spring semesters, students must have a 3.5 or better semester grade-point average and have no missing or incomplete grades. Recognition is given for each semester in which students meet these criteria. The award is noted on the transcript.
Graduation With Honors
Students with outstanding academic records receive honors upon graduation. To qualify, students must meet the cumulative grade-point averages specified below, have earned at least 32 SEHD credit hours, with a normal grading option, and have no missing grades or incompletes. Honors are awarded as follows:
a) 3.503.69 GPA: Cum laude
b) 3.703.84 GPA: Magna cum laude
c) 3.854.00 GPA: Summa cum laude
The appropriate graduation honors are indicated on the diploma and on the final transcript.
Withdrawal and Readmission
If students who withdraw from the School of Education and Human Development wish to remain in good standing, they must follow a formal withdrawal procedure. Mere absence from class does not constitute withdrawal. Withdrawal applications may be obtained from the Registrar's Office or Academic Advising Office either in person or through the mail. A grade of W is assigned when the student has withdrawn from all courses and thus from the University. Grades of W do not count as courses taken.
SEHD applies the same withdrawal and readmission policies as established for the University, except that SEHD students may drop below a three-course program without permis sion.
Undergraduate students must apply for readmission through the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Grievance Procedure
See your faculty advisor, the SEHD academic advisor, or your division director if you have a concern which you have not been able to resolve regarding your academic program or particular courses/professors. You may request a copy of the SEHD Grievance Procedure from any of the above or the Dean's Office.
Financial Aid
School of Education and Human Development students are eligible to participate in the University's financial aid program. Aid is available to full-time and selected part-time matriculated students. Students interested in obtaining financial aid should contact the student financial aid and employment office as soon as possible to determine their eligibility.
Activities and Student Services
All SEHD students, matriculated or nonmatriculated, are eligible to receive the services provided for all students at Binghamton and to participate in the various student activities. Students should be familiar with the Bulletin sections that deal with services for students and student activities.
Awards and Prizes
See "Honors and Awards" in the Academic Policies section of this Bulletin.
Degree Requirements
To qualify for a baccalaureate degree from the School of Education and Human Development, the following conditions must be met:
1. Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours, including transfer credits (with a maximum of two credits of physical education) with an average of at least C overall (2.0 GPA), and a minimum of a C average in the major program.
2. Students who matriculate at Binghamton University and who have not successfully completed 57+ credits are subject to the General Education requirements as outlined elsewhere in this Bulletin.
3. Students must complete the specified requirements in the major program in which they are candidates for the degree.
4. Students must complete a minimum of 40 credit hours of upper-division (junior and senior) courses.
5. For each degree offered, students must earn a minimum number of credit hours in the liberal arts and sciences: for the BA, 90 credit hours, and for the BS, 60 credit hours.
6. At least eight courses (32 credit hours) must be satisfactorily completed in the Human Development division. To maintain the existing flexibility in student programming, these eight courses need not be the last eight courses toward the degree, nor do they need to be taken when the student has matriculated status.
7. No more than a total of eight credit hours in internships/independent study courses can be applied toward the 120 credit hours required for a degree.
8. Students must not be on probation or under disciplinary action, and must pay or make a satisfactory adjustment of all tuition, fees, or other bills incident to their attendance at Binghamton University.
9. Students must be recommended by the faculty of the School of Education and Human Development.
10. Finally, the State University Trustees by formal action must admit the students to the degree.
The school reserves the right to make changes in the requirements listed above for graduation, except that no increase in total credit hours required for graduation shall retroactively affect any student already matriculated in the School of Education and Human Development when the change is made.
Major Course Requirements
1. HD 300. Social Science and Human Values
This course is designed to acquaint students with ways of knowing in the social sciences.
2. HD 400. Commitment and Social Responsibility
The capstone course in the human development (HD) degree programs, this course assesses social responsibility and commitment within the context of relevant social and professional issues.
3. Two upper-division courses (three or four credits each) in the following four curriculum areas:
a) Human Development: HD courses numbered 305-339
This component brings a diversity of interdisciplinary perspectives to the study of how human beings interact with their social environment. Particular attention is drawn to the bio-cultural, psychological, political, and economic factors that shape human development. Issues of class, gender, race, and ethnicity are important foci for consideration throughout this inquiry.
b) Global Perspectives: HD courses numbered 340-379
Courses in this area inform students' ability to understand the interrelatedness of people on a global basis and enable them to act and to advocate actions with informed understanding of global dynamics.
c) Issues: HD courses numbered 405-439
Emphasis is on the critical examination of the intellectual, philosophical, technological, social, and historical developments that reflect upon the tasks and problems the student seeks to address. Understanding the evolution of current work and social situations helps to guide analysis and leads to greater appreciation of the traditions, cultures, constraints, and opportuni ties that shape human choice. Students may choose from course offerings in such areas of study as criminal justice, health and society, human services, leadership and organization, and peace and social justice.
d) Practice: HD courses numbered 440-479
An interdisciplinary approach to learning integrates classroom
learning with practical applications. Reflective practice is essential
for grounding theory and ensuring its relevance to social responsiblility
in particular. (Students should be aware that course work in this area
is foundational and assumes that future develop ment may require graduate
study and/or supervised work experience.)
The MASS program emphasizes the interdisciplinary study of human development. Students design an individualized plan of study which may include an examination of the social, psychological, emotional, intellectual and biocultural aspects of human development, as well as exploration of effective professional practice (e.g., leadership, problem solving, decision making, group facilitation). Special attention is given to gender, class, race, ethnicity, and issues of social responsibility.
The MASS program addresses the academic, professional, and practical needs of adult students who aspire to positions of responsibility and leadership in fields where the social sciences provide useful insights and back ground. It is useful for persons seeking professional development within a wide variety of institutions and organizations.
Admission
The procedures for applicants to the MASS program in the Division of Human Develop ment are outlined in the general section on Graduate Admission in this Bulletin.
The MASS program will review applications beginning April 1 for fall admission and November 1 for spring admission. If you wish to be considered for a graduate assistantship, your application must be received by February 15.
It is recommended that applicants to the MASS program include a personal interview with the MASS program coordinator as part of the application process. To schedule a preadmission interview, contact the MASS program coordinator, School of Education and Human Development, Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 139026000, 607-7776723.
Requirements
MASS candidates must complete, with no less than a B average, 36 semester
hours of work within five years of being admitted to the program, to include:
| Courses | credits |
| MASS 500. Practitioner as Researcher | 4 |
| 2 MASS courses | 8 |
| Additional graduate courses | 20 |
| MASS 575. Integrative Seminar | 4 |
NOTE: No more than a total of eight credits of internship/independent study may be applied to the 36 credit hours.
Grading System
The grading system of the Graduate School is applicable to the master of arts in social sciences program.
Notation Of Incomplete
A notation of incomplete, rather than a grade, may be reported by the instructor when a student has made substantial progress, but has not been able to complete a course. In addition, the student must have a valid reason, because of illness or other justifiable circum stances, for requesting an incomplete. The questions of substantial progress, potential to pass the course, and a valid reason for the request will be decided by the instructor. When requesting an Incomplete, the student must:
1) Complete the "Contract for Fulfilling an Incomplete" form, which is signed by the student and the instructor.
2) Specify in the contract how the course will be completed, by what date the work will be completed, and specifically list all outstanding assignments (tests, papers, presentations) to be completed.
3) Submit the contract to the SEHD general academic advisor, who will ensure that the student is in compliance with Division of Human Development rules governing the number of incomplete credits a student may carry at one time. A student may not carry more than eight credits of incompletes at any time.
4) When necessary, include the signature of any additional instructor needed for successful completion of the course. This circumstance may occur when the original faculty member is on sabbatical or no longer teaching the course. A student must first obtain the secondary instructor's signature before having the original instructor sign the form.
Graduate students who are given a mark of incomplete will
have a maximum of six months to make up the incomplete if they register
in the subsequent semester, and a maximum of one year if they do not register
in the subsequent semester. It is the student's responsibility to ascertain
that the coursework has been completed according to the contract and the
new grade submitted. Any extension of the deadline must be approved by
the vice provost for graduate studies and teaching on a "Request for Extension
of Incomplete in Graduate Course."
Note: The following course descriptions, while indicating the nature and scope of the SEHD undergraduate programs, are not a historical record. Most courses carry 4 semester hours of credit and meet one or two times per week. In the following lists, credit hours other than 4 are noted following the course title.
HD. 205 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
1 credit
Introductory course assuming no prior computer experience. Hands-on,
workshop-oriented course with all sessions meeting in a computer lab. Introduction
to IBM personal computers, DOS, Windows, word processing (WordPerfect 6.1),
electronic mail, World Wide Web, and a spreadsheet program. Graded P/F
only.
HD 210. INFORMATION RESOURCES
2 credits
Introduction to information sources and contemporary library research
strategies. Students will learn to evaluate, interpret, and synthesize
information. Development of search strategies to locate information using
a variety of electronic databases and standard print sources. Graded P/F
only.
HD 300. SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMAN VALUES
Ways of knowing and human values in the social sciences. Emphasis on
the connections between contemporary moral concerns and matters of social
policy. Emphasis on all stages of the writing process, including methods
of argument and critical reading. Communication skills in problem solving
and shared decision-making. Introduction to most commonly used research
designs in social science. Use of these methodologies with interpretive,
normative, and critical insight. Exploration of career opportunities in
the interdisciplinary areas of human development. Open only to matriculated
students in the Division of Human Development.
HD 305. CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Integrated study of the biocultural, emotional, intellectual, social
and psychological themes and growth patterns of children. Emphasis is placed
on their implications for childrearing, social practices, and political
policies.
HD 306. ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
Historical perspective of adolescence. Contexts of adolescents: society,
family, peers, school. Critical social inquiry. Topics may include: physical,
physiological, sexual, cognitive, personality, moral, and career development.
HD 307. ADULT DEVELOPMENT
Theories of adult development reviewed in light of varieties of evidence
garnered from clinical reports, interviews, experiments, critical reflections,
ethnographies. Special attention to concepts of gender, class, ethnicity,
race, as well as age and stage in adult cognitive, emo tional, behavioral,
social and civic development.
HD 308. GERONTOLOGY
Definition of aging, images of elderly. Life span perspectives, social
milieu of aged. Multicultural exploration of aging. Institution of retirements;
finances; social security or insecurity. Crime and drug abuse; mental health;
death and dying.
HD 309. DEATH AND DYING
Definition, types, and meanings of death. Fear and anxiety, suicide,
euthanasia. Life span perspective, grief and bereavement, spiritual perspectives,
funeral rituals. Emergence of the U.S. as a world power in the 20th century.
Topics include development of industry, urban environment, worlds of workers,
the Depression, the Cold War, the counterculture. Variety of movies and
novels. Not open to students who have taken HD 381.
HD 315. FAMILY SYSTEMS
Family as a system and impact on its members. Multiple factors affecting
human growth, personality development, and behavior. Interactions between
developing person, family, and social systems. Women's issues, homelessness,
race, ethnicity, class and culture groups. Differences in values, lifestyles,
and uses they generate for understanding the family as a system.
HD 316. THE AMERICAN FAMILY THROUGH FILM AND LITERATURE
Use of films, novels, and other media sources to explore family concepts.
Examination of historical, social, and political changes in our understandings
of families.
HD 320. GENDER AND SOCIAL CHANGE
Gender as a core organizing principle of social life. Examination of
reciprocal construction of gender and social life in contemporary America.
Topics will include growing up gendered; gendered sexuality; gendered talk;
gendered violence. Fieldwork, class contributions, self-selected reading,
required reading, topical writing. Student selected topics and activities.
HD 322. WOMEN AND WORK
Interdisciplinary course on the female labor force today. Changing
conditions of women's work in service, production, clerical, craft, and
professional employment. Mutual influences of social policy, family life,
and economic institutions on women's work experience. Possible future for
women workers; strategies for their realization in light of current theories.
HD 323. MEN AND MASCULINITY
An exploration of the changing definition of what it means to "be a
man" in contemporary U.S. society. Patriarchy and conceptions of masculinity;
shaping of male consciousness and behavior. Competition and achievement;
aggression and power; control; commitment and intimacy. Topics include
sports, war, media images of men, love, friendships and family relationships,
work and success, sexuality, social change and men's roles, homophobia,
masculinity and social class, cross-cultural perspectives.
HD 324. MOTHERING: FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES ON CARING
Interdisciplinary exploration of women's and men's experiences with
mothering activities (caring, or nurturing) in both the public and private
spheres. Analysis of feminist theoretical approaches to mothering, personal
perception of parenting, experiential accounts of caring, both in the home
and workplace. Integration of diversity as well as commonality of mothering
experiences of many in the U.S., including African-American, Mexican -American,
and Asian-American women. Social policy implications for the caring professions.
HD 325. BLUE COLLAR AMERICA
Interdisciplinary course assesses realities of American blue collar
life of yesterday and today. Experiences, feelings, opinions, and problems
of working Americans, with minimum of political or intellectual preconceptions.
Changing meaning of work in American life; labor and social reforms; changing
occupational trends; workers in post-industrial society.
HD 326. SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN AMERICA
Problems of poverty, race, crime, gender, delinquency, deviance in
different stages of American history. Transformation of U.S. from agricultural
to industrial and postindustrial societies and subsequent impact on social
problems.
HD 327. AMERICAN SOCIAL STRUCTURE
Sociological analysis of American society. Structure and interrelations
of major institutions. Recent social movements and social change. Comparative
and historical analysis of urban industrial society.
HD 328. CLASS IN AMERICA
Exploration of the multiple meanings of class in America from a sociological
and historical perspective. Theories of gender, race, ethnicity as observable
aspects of modern American society. Focus on definition of most Americans
as "middle class." Impact of contemporary changes in political economy
on definitions of class.
HD 329. UTOPIAN EXPERIMENTS IN U.S. HISTORY
Examination of the recurrent pattern of utopian thinking in the history
of the U.S. Examination of Puritan settlers and belief that they had a
special mission to create a "city on a hill" to serve as a model for a
world which, in their view, was succumbing to decay. Examination of several
contemporary "experiments" that, with Puritan-like faith, have sought to
create ideal communities.
HD 330. UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATIONS
Application of behavioral sciences to understanding individual, group,
and intergroup behavior in organiza tions. Specific focus on optimizing
individual effectiveness through principles of shared leadership; team
learning approach. Topics include motivation, perception, communication,
career/life balance, empowerment, ethics and social responsibility, organizational
culture, valuing differences, group problem-solving and decision-making.
HD 335. URBAN GEOGRAPHY
Organization of space within urban areas; theoretical urban models
and their application in solving selected urban problems.
HD 336. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY
Humankind's impact on the environment. Basic principles of physical
geography and feedback systems as background for understanding interaction
with environments.
HD 340. MULTICULTURALISM
Exploration of race and gender dynamics at the individual, group, and
societal level which impede the development of inclusive organizations.
Paradigms and constructs for analyzing the institutional, cultural, and
individual implications of race and gender dynamics will be integrated
with the use of experiential exercises to understand their impact on our
daily lives.
HD 341. WOMEN IN ORGANIZATIONS
Experiences of women within organizations. Effectiveness in organizational
settings. Understanding role of organization structure, culture, group
dynamics, power and communication as they shape experiences of women in
organizations. Gender socialization; ways women are perceived in organizations.
HD 342. WOMEN AND CULTURE
Concepts of women and gender; interplay of biology and culture in creation
of gender identity. Historical and social processes that help shape ideas
about women and their roles in society. Use of crosscultural explorations
of women's ties to family, work, power, and other aspects of social life.
HD 343. WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
Introduction to world land use regions based on climatic framework.
Each region analyzed in terms of physical environment and human occupancy
patterns. Broad view of humanity in relations to ecological setting, global
perspective on population growth, food resource supply, environmental determination,
other world problems.
HD 344. GLOBAL ECONOMY: INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
Examination of principles of economics in the context of world economy,
including functioning of the US economy as a member of the international
community. Topics will include exchange rates, tariffs, quotas, balance
of trade, European community, trade.
HD 345. TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL CHANGE
Social, political, and economic problems generated by our modern scientific
technology on a "global" scale. Special attention will be given to the
dynamic nature of technology: the war system, the workplace, communications,
human reproduction, the environment. Development of appropriate technology
for a sustainable global civilization.
HD 346. CULTURE, SOCIETY AND PEOPLE
Origins of human culture; role of biology, environment, and culture
in human behavior and human adaptations. Investigation of range of crosscultural
variation in human societies, past and present, and why this range of variation
exists. Broadening of understanding of what being human means. Social,
economic, and political issues: sexism, racism, imperialism, economic development
and underdevelopment.
HD 347. RELIGION AND CULTURE
Influence of religion in the development of diverse American cultures.
Interaction between present religious expression and issues of cultures
in transition. Historical overview and examination of current development
of mutlicultural religious expression and implications of this diversity
for broader global issues.
HD 348. CULTURES AND CRISIS
Comparative study of movements of cultural reform; nativistic, revival,
utopian movements, religious manifestations. Ghost dance of western Native
Americans, peyote cult, oceanian cargo cults, peasant movements, western
communitarian groups.
HD 349. WOMEN AND POLITICS
Changes in the role of women visà-vis politics. Historical,
cultural, and societal circumstances which have influenced this changing
role.
HD 350. PEACE AND WAR
Introduction to peace studies, a relatively new, transdisciplinary
field that analyzes the causes of war, violence, and systemic oppression.
Explores processes by which conflict and change can be managed so as to
maximize justice while minimizing violence. Emphasis on the establishments
of positive life-affirming and life-enhancing values and structures. Lecture/discussion
format with invited guest speakers.
HD 352. HUMAN RIGHTS AND WORLD POLITICS
Focus upon the role that human rights plays in the world political
arena; exploration of historical progression of importance of human rights,
with special emphasis given to the U.S. and international organizations;
three types of human rights, as well as ways in which states have attempted
to incorporate promotion of human rights into their foreign policies. Course
theme will be the debate over role that ethics and morality play in international
politics, specifically the arguments of the Realist and Idealist schools.
HD 358. RACE AND ETHNICITY IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Introduction to the study of ethnicity from a crosscultural perspective.
Comparative perspective of case studies from both Western and non-Western
societies. Topics dealing with everyday aspects of ethnicity (ethic images
in advertising and the mass media in general; joking and ethnic stereotyping;
ethnic socialization and education, etc.) Reflection of student experiences
from a critical perspective.
HD 360. COMPARATIVE HEALTH SYSTEMS
Introductory overview and comparison of health care systems of various
nations. Investigation of political, economic, socio-cultural and historical
forces that have shaped the health cares systems. Understanding of strengths
and weaknesses of these systems through global comparisons. Organization,
delivery, financing of health care. Definition and evaluation of "successful"
health care systems.
HD 361. ECOLOGY OF HEALTH AND DISEASE
Crosscultural study of human health and disease. Analysis of the relationship
between the type of society a group builds and the health status of its
members in a range of cultures including hunting and gathering, tribal,
preindustrial, and industrial societies. Study of human adaptation, biocultural
basis of human health and dis ease, ethnomedicine, rise biomedicine and
current cri tiques, political economy of health, effects of industrial
ization and economic development, patients and healer in the context of
culture, crosscultural studies of stress and of AIDS.
HD 369. ETHICS AND FOREIGN POLICY
Examination of the morality of U.S. foreign policy. Topics include
human rights, foreign aid, foreign investment, economic sanctions, military
intervention, covert action, weapons proliferation, global environment,
trade policy, drug policy, terrorism, and the United Nations.
HD 370. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
Major problems and developments in international political system since
end of World War II. Role of international organizations and alliance systems;
revolution and intervention; world economic problems.
HD 371. RACE AND CULTURAL RELATIONS
Racial and cultural problems from sociological point of view. Understanding
of different cultures and races, contributions to national culture.
HD 372. CONSERVATION/ECOLOGY/ DEVELOPMENT
Current world debate over the "rain forest" and what its conservation
or destruction means to the North. Focus on ways various ideological perspectives
and academic disciplines (such as anthropology, biology, and economics)
have determined views of the rain forest and how this has affected the
people who live in these regions we call the "rain forest." Attempt to
demystify the common perceptions we have of the rain forest and address
the underlying substantive issues regarding conservation, human rights,
natural resource management, and devel opment using several key case studies.
HD 378. CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES: PUERTO RICO
2 credits
Comparative ethnographic study of social structure and crucial issues
in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Special emphasis on education and human services.
Cross-cultural, historical and political interdisciplinary analysis of
target cultures. Students will work in groups to explore local issues related
to education and human services and develop a plan for examining these
issues in Puerto Rico. Must be taken concurrently with HD 379. Permission
of instructor required.
HD 379. CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES: PUERTO RICO
2 credits
On-site study in Puerto Rico of issues explored in HD 378. Must be
taken concurrently with HD 378. Permission of instructor required. Study
abroad coordinated by the Office of International Programs. Travel costs
in addition to course tuition.
HD 380 A-M. TOPICS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Special topics in human development curriculum area. Topics vary in
different semesters.
HD 380 N-Z. TOPICS IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Special topics in global perspectives curriculum area. Topics vary
in different semesters.
HD 382. APPLIED MICROECONOMIC THEORY
Determination of supply and demand; economics of consumer and business
behavior. Labor market and organized labor; government and international
economics; economics of alternative systems.
HD 395. INTERNSHIP
1-4 credits
A learning experience integrating theory with practice in a health,
human service, criminal justice, community, education, nonprofit, or business
setting. Faculty sponsor required. Open only to matriculated students in
the Division of Human Development.
HD 397. INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
Individual research of special topics not offered elsewhere in the
curriculum. Demonstrated academic ability and approval of proposed subject
are required. Open only to matriculated students in the Division of Human
Development. By permission of instructor only.
HD 400. COMMITMENT AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Exploration of social responsibility and commitment with the context
of relevant social and professional issues. Class selected topics will
be researched, debated, and assessed so that students can clarify their
views on socially responsible approaches to social, person, and professional
dilemmas. As a capstone experience, students will define and complete an
integrative paper or project based on 25-30 hours of service learning in
the community during the semester. Open only to matriculated students in
SEHD. Prerequisite: HD 300.
HD 405. ISSUES IN JUVENILE JUSTICE
Focus on juvenile delinquency and response of juvenile justice system
to that problem. Actions of juvenile justice system, appropriateness in
responding to children in trouble and in protecting the community.
HD 406. ISSUES IN CRIMINAL CORRECTIONS
Trends in contemporary American corrections. Changes currently taking
place and possible future directions. Achievement of correctional effectiveness
and effects of imprisonment.
HD 407. ECONOMICS OF GENDER
Analysis of the economic status of women. Topics include: family care;
allocation of time between household and labor market activities; division
of labor between husband and wife; breakup of sex role caste system; consequences
of women's employment for the family; difference in occupations and earnings
of men and women; discrimination; affirmative action; equal pay; poverty.
HD 408. ISSUES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
Specific contemporary law enforcement problems as they relate to the
administration of justice. Policing function in modern community, relationship
of organizational structure in that function.
HD 409. CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY
Realistic perspectives of the crime problem and what government can
do about it; exploration of current trends of crime and violence; examination
of public impressions of factors shaping public opinion; analysis of current
policy choices for reducing crime, including juvenile delinquency and public
policy regarding young offenders.
HD 410. SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
Comprehensive exploration of substance abuse policy in the U.S. Influence
of social, cultural, historical, economic, and political factors that guide
policy making and service delivery. Examination of current drug control
debate from an interdisciplinary perspective, including legal and illegal
drugs. Opportunity to assist in research project being conducted in 24
American cities.
HD 411. POLITICAL ECONOMICS OF U.S. HEALTH CARE
Examination of American health care system with focus on whether or
not the present system of services meets the needs of diverse populations.
Access to health care services and necessities of life that promote good
health. Examination of social, economic, political, behavioral, and environmental
factors outside health care system affecting the health of Americans.
HD 412 (also NURS 324). SOCIOCULTURAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH CARE
2 or 4 credits
Sociological, anthropological, and cultural views of health care. Belief
systems as determined by religion, culture, society, and history. Influence
of cultural views and belief systems on health and health care.
HD 413 (also NURS 332). HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTICE
2 or 4 credits
Concepts of holistic health, holistic health nursing and practice.
Focus on the investigations of nontraditional, alternative health practices.
Topics include nutrition and vitamin therapy, therapeutic touch, relaxation
techniques, massage, hypnosis, herbology, meditation, chiropractics and
alternative birthing.
HD 414. FAMILY VIOLENCE
Comprehensive examination of the multidimensional issues and forms
of violence in families. Influence of social, cultural, historical, economic,
and political fac tors on individual and familial behavior. Implications
for family well-being, social practices, public policy, and service delivery.
HD 415. ISSUES IN HUMAN SERVICES
Overview of contemporary human services. Emphasis variety of ways human
needs are met by agencies. Dilemmas faced by human service workers.
HD 416. POLITICS OF EDUCATION
History of education in America. Equity in school financing; control
of school districts; school desegregation policy; affirmative education;
education as public wel fare.
HD 417. ISSUES IN EDUCATION
Relationship between public education and human services. Topics include
education's role in the human condition, political and cultural structure
of schooling, public schools as human service delivery systems, historical
perspectives in current practices, human service professionals' interaction
within the schools.
HD 418. SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY
Overview of social welfare policy, public and private. Definition of
poverty: rational vs. political approach; historical perspective. Relationships
between policy and reality. Child welfare; mental health; public health;
elderly. War on poverty; war on welfare.
HD 419. THEORIES OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
Examination of the classical view of crime as the natural consequence
of unrestricted human tendencies to seek pleasure and pain. Analysis of
extent that biological predisposition may contribute to criminal behavior.
Cultural, social, economic factors relating to criminality.
HD 420. SOCIAL MOVEMENTS: 1960S
Social, cultural, political movements of the 1960s. Civil rights, Vietnam
war, women's movement, popular culture, religion, music, labor, art, consumerism.
HD 421. ETHICS AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Examination of ethical and value issues arising within bureaucratic
structures (especially corporations) and between those institutions and
their socio/political/physical environments. Fundamentals of ethical theory
applied to range of problems emerging from relationships between business
and society. Sources of and barriers to individual and organizational ethical
conduct. Topics may include: hierarchy and authority; ethical decision-making;
employee rights; discrimination and EEO/AA issues; workplace safety; quality
of worklife; democratic society vs. economic democracy; advertising' military
industrial complex; pollution; multinational corporations and global citizenship;
apartheid. Case approach.
HD 422. LEADERSHIP: ISSUES AND STRATEGIES
Opportunities for developing leadership potential in or ganizations
through application of various developmental needs, objectives and competencies.
Competing issues, values, and strategies will be explored in terms of goal-setting,
interpersonal communication, organizational participation, motivation,
power, and the development and maintenance of organizational change.
HD 423. SOCIAL REFORM IN THE U.S.
Introduction to various grassroots social reforms championed throughout
19th and early 20th centuries in the U.S. Moral and labor reform movements.
Comparison of reformers' changing values and reform methods; analysis of
extent to which gender, race, and class informed these methods. Realization
of ways these reforms led to creation of what Michael Katz called "the
incomplete American welfare state."
HD 424. WOMEN AND THE LAW
Overview of the practical and theoretical issues concerning relationship
between women and the law. Examination of whether our system of laws treats
women in a gender specific way, and how this category of "gender" is affected
by or influences those of race, class, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
Examination of recent theories in feminist jurisprudence; analytical framework
to examine range of legal issues; alternative means for "doing law." Focus
on laws affecting women's political, economic, and personal choices.
HD 425. ISSUES IN AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
Topics, issues, problems facing U.S. foreign policymakers. Military,
political, economic, and security interests of the U.S. with respect to
East-West and North-South conflicts. Study of decision-making process and
decision makers. Arms race, world trade, multinational corporations, resource
scarcity, food and hunger, human rights, terrorism.
HD 426 (also NURS 368). NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFESPAN
Variable credits
Nutrition for the healthy and ill infant, child, and adult. Diet therapy
for clients in relations to pathology of major body systems and psyche.
HD 430. MEDIA AND SOCIETY
How media affects obtaining information; shaping attitudes and behaviors
toward gender roles, beauty, work, and success. Media analysis skills to
explore those issues. Influence of politics, industry, economics, and technology
on American media.
HD 431. IMAGES OF ORGANIZATION
Exploration of different ways of conceptualizing and approaching organizations:
the organization as machine, as organism, as a brain, as culture, as political
system, as a process of social domination, as "psychic prison." Each image
draws attention to significant aspects of process of organizing, and provides
a distinctive means of understanding and managing organizational situations.
HD 432. ECONOMIC ISSUES IN THE WORKPLACE
Basic foundations of the labor market. Topics will include: discrimination,
unionization, inequality, labor supply. Focus will be more on intuition
than on math ematical models. Theoretical presentation of a model; examination
of a model in an applied sense. Examination of issues from different viewpoints.
HD 433. ECONOMICS OF POVERTY AND DISCRIMINATION
Examination of economic problems of poverty and racial discrimination.
Analysis of public policies such as income maintenance programs, minimum
wage legislation, affirmative action, education, and housing policies.
HD 434. SOCIOLOGY OF POVERTY AND SOCIAL STRUCTURE
Forces shaping distribution of income, power, and prestige in industrial
societies. Social bases and characteristics of socalled culture of poverty.
Comparisons of capitalist and socialist countries.
HD 435. SOCIOLOGY OF WORK AND OCCUPATIONS
Emphasis on meaning of work in the U.S. Impact of cultural and technological
change on occupations and the work force. Changes in blue collar and white
collar work, changing patterns of work force participation by women and
minorities.
HD 436. PEOPLE, SPACE, AND PROBLEMS
Problems confronting contemporary American regions and cities: geographic
aspects of these problems; how these aspects influence social, economic,
and political decisions. Changes in transportation technology, political
organization, residential patterns, location of basic social and business
activities and services.
HD 437. ECONOMICS OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Reasoning used in evaluation of new and existing urban programs designed
to solve specific social problems and provide for particular human service
needs. How benefits of new programs are weighed against costs in terms
of budgets and community welfare. Planning for future; establishment of
priorities.
HD 438. CONTEMPORARY ECONOMICS
Goals of contemporary American economic policy; economic progress,
economic stabilization, economic justice, economic freedom and their interrelationships.
Specific problems on level of employment, inflation, deflation, economic
growth.
HD 439. URBAN SOCIOLOGY
Historical sociology of urbanization. Growth and ecological patterning
of urban area's metropolitan regions. Origins and causes of urban expansion
and decline; patterns of residential segregation; formation of urban communities;
processes of suburbanization and peri -urbanism. Geographical focus is
primarily, but not exclusively, the United States.
HD 440 (also NURS 334). COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: HEALTH CARE
2 credits
Exploration of the common applications of computer technology and health
care systems. Database and spread sheet functions. Computer technology
as an essential tool for resource management in modern nursing and health
care delivery systems. Appropriate for non-nursing students interested
in health care systems application of computer technology. Not open to
students who have taken HD 384.
HD 441. THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COUNSELING
Overview of counseling theories. Detailed look at psychotherapy. Counseling
techniques used in everyday situations. Cross cultural issues in counseling.
This course does not offer professional training in counseling.
HD 442. GROUP COUNSELING
Group work examined as major approach/method/technique for addressing
a number of human development and growth issues. Theoretical approaches
to group work: psychoanalytic, Adlerian, existential, personcentered, Gestalt,
transactional analysis, behavioral, rational emotive, and reality therapy.
Development of eclectic model of group practice. Solidifying a personal
leadership style for working with groups.
HD 443. ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
History of alcohol and drugs, effect on body, denial of those who are
affected. Effect on family, issues around treatment, criminal justice system.
Cross-addiction, cross-tolerance, and relapse.
HD 444. ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE AGENCIES
Overview of responsibilities in administering the public agency. In-depth
examination of the many aspects of public agency administration and leadership.
Client-centered approach in fulfilling administrative duties. Development
of own philosophy and style of administration and leadership.
HD 445. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE FAMILY
As the impact of chemical use on family members becomes more apparent,
the concept of co-dependency explaining family dysfunction becomes very
useful. Understanding of co-dependency and substance abuse as a family
disease. Awareness of skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and treat the
condition.
HD 446. ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
Systematic approach to changing business, government, non-profit organizations
of any size. Case studies and optional field work familiarize students
with wide range of issues confronting change agents, whether as organizational
members or outside consultants. Exploration of models and methods for promoting
positive change. Topics include: change processes, action research, interviewing
and interventions, resistance to planned change, groups and change, consulting,
evaluating organizational change.
HD 447. CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Process of understanding conflicts arising within one's self, one's
communities, and among nations and cultures. Theories, strategies, skills
to be better prepared to address and resolve conflict and bring peace to
all corners of one's life.
HD 448 (also NURS 330). POLITICAL ACTIVISM AND HEALTH
2 credits
Development of skills needed by health care providers and/or consumers
to navigate the legislative process in terms of health care delivery. Analysis
of legislative process historically and in the present, and its impact
on health care delivery systems and providers.
HD 449. HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNCTIONS
Basic forces and services which comprise contemporary U.S. health care
system. Topics include: hospitals, physicians, home health care, nursing
homes, emergency medical systems, public health departments, durable medical
equipment, hospice, mental health services, health care financing, insurance.
HD 450. PRACTICUM IN HUMAN SERVICES
Seminar for students completing internships in a variety of human service
settings. Explores inter-relationship of theory to practice, including
social, cultural, historical, economic, and political factors guiding human
services practice. Students will be required to design their internships
and define their objectives with a field supervisor, as well as with the
instructor. Seminar meets every two weeks. Various student-recommended
readings. Graded pass/fail only.
HD 451. GROUP DYNAMICS
Exploration and analysis of group and intergroup dynamics and impact
on effectiveness of work groups. Cross gender and cross race dynamics will
be emphasized. Through required writing assignments, participants are encouraged
to integrate group development theory and personal experiences.
HD 452. PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION
Environment and techniques of public policy development. Role of the
bureaucrat in the policy arena. Close examination of public administration;
emphasis on administrator's role in policy development.
HD 453. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND DEVELOPMENT
Examination of factors promoting positive behavior, growth, and change
in professional relationships: professionalclient, supervisorstaff,
colleaguecolleague. Development of students' individual professional
personas and styles.
HD 454. LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE IN ORGANIZATIONS
Exploration of the leadership process through case examples. Examination
of characteristics of successful and exemplary leaders in contemporary
society. Early lives of leaders, their lifestyles and values, successes
and failures.
HD 455. ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Theory and practice of administration of justice; judiciary and its
operations. Offender processing within criminal justice system from legal
perspective. Procedure in comparison to realities of practices within system.
HD 456. COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Growing relationship and combination of services between orthodox medicine
and alternative medicine. Mix of healing modalities and therapies, from
ancient acu puncture and ayurveda to contemporary hightech practices of
light/sound machines. Holistic design; treatment of person as a multi-dimensional
being of body, mind, and spirit.
HD 457. EVALUATION OF SOCIAL PROGRAMS: METHODS AND POLITICS
Importance of technical and political issues in evaluating social programs.
Value assumptions, political debates, questions of self-interest in all
levels of analysis. Development of social programs out of certain social
problem constructions (definitions); relationships to that identified as
the cause of the problem; development of criteria used in evaluating programs;
recommendations for change based on these evaluations.
HD 480A-M. TOPICS IN ISSUES
Special topics in Issues curriculum area. Topics vary in different
semesters.
HD 480N-Z. TOPICS IN PRACTICE
Special topics in Practice curriculum area. Topics vary in different
semesters.
HD 495. INTERNSHIP
1-4 credits
A learning experience for advanced students integrating theory with
practice. Open only to matriculated students in the Division of Human Development.
By permission of the instructor only.
HD 497. ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
Individual research of special topics not offered else where in the
curriculum. Demonstrated academic ability and approval of proposed subject
are required. Open only to matriculated students in the Division of Human
Development. By permission of the instructor only.
MASS 500. PRACTITIONER AS RESEARCHER
Introduction to wide variety of approaches in social science research.
Aims to prepare students to plan, implement, and utilize social science
research in their lives as citizens, professional practitioners, and family
members. Students will participate actively in course planning, with attention
to research aims, design, data analysis and interpretation, and utilization.
This course is recommended to be taken as student's first MASS course;
it must be taken within first 12 credits in MASS. Open only to matriculated
MASS students.
MASS 510. PERSONALITY THEORIES
Exploration of distinctive features of major personality theories and
their implications for everyday living and professional practice. Perennial
concerns of humankind, as portrayed by such thinkers as Freud, Jung, Adler,
Fromm, Horney, Sullivan, Murray, Goldstein, Maslow, Rogers, Erickson, Lewin,
Skinner and current feminist research. Emphasis on sharing ideas and themes
that have a direct bearing on effective, significant living in the students'
personal and professional worlds.
MASS 511. THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COUNSELING
Overview of major counseling theories. Emphasis on how theories illuminate
practice. Detailed look at psychotherapy and understanding ways relationship
between client and therapist can be used to guide therapeutic interventions.
Use of counseling techniques in every day situations; crisis intervention;
crosscultural issues.
MASS 512. GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL DYNAMICS
Examination of interaction between individuals and groups. Through
participation in group and experiential activities, the class will explore
individual and group behavior as a function of group processes and phases
of development. Relevant theory from psychology, sociology, organizational
behavior, and anthropology.
MASS 513. PSYCHE AND THERAPIES
Concepts of madness (or psychosis) and neurosis in contemporary thought
and therapies. Role of labels in modern history. Idea of mental illness
treatable on out patient basis. Development of Freudian thought, adaptations
and developments of technique, reflection of recent views, certain forms
of family therapy.
MASS 514. HELPING PROFESSIONS: COMPARATIVE AND CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES
Overview and synthesis of psychotherapy, ministry, social work, education,
and criminal justice as helping professions. Historical roots; ideological
assumptions; role and function in selecting and treating clients; training
programs and professional ethics. Gaps and deficiencies in theory and practice;
societal reactions to the efficacy, or lack thereof, in the professions
studied. Criticism and defense of professions; uncertainties and perplexities
of each while searching for ways to advance knowledge, skill development
and a renewed sense of passion for making our communities just, livable
places. Discussion, debate and sociodrama to facilitate class activities.
MASS 515. PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER
Theoretical approaches to the psychology of gender. Among these approaches
is the social construction of "difference" vs. essentialism and the notion
of continuums.
MASS 516. COUNSELING AND CHANGE PROCESSES
Overview of counseling processes designed to improve professional communication
skills. Focus on active listening, reflection, questioning techniques,
cognitive reframes, functional analysis, etc. Change processes emphasized
should be useful to counselors, casework ers, administrators, educators,
Human Resource Management personnel, and others. Gender, social class,
ethnic, and sexual diversity issues will be addressed.
MASS 517 (also EDUC 572). EXPANDING PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDREN
Professionals and those preparing to work with children in such areas
as medicine, social work, psychology, and education share and expand theories-in-use
that guide their practice with children. Formal and informal sources of
current knowledge about children's growth and devel opment.
MASS 518 (also EDUC 504). MULTICULTURALISM AND THE PRACTICE OF SCHOOLING
Examination of diverse cultural backgrounds of students and teachers;
ways in which these differences affect the practice of schooling, particularly
in early childhood, elementary, and secondary educational settings. Nature
of "education that is multicultural" and link to issues of school culture,
educational policy, community relations, curriculum, classroom interactions,
teaching styles, student learning, grouping practices, labelling, assessment,
and the need to develop strategies for the improvement of educational practice.
Dynamics of race, class, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, and sexual
orientation; affects on schooling.
MASS 519. EXISTENTIAL-HUMANISTIC COUNSELING
Jungian analytical psychology provides framework to discuss existential
relations to counseling and depth psychological interventions. Utilization
of psycho-spiritual teachings and practices in myths/storytelling, active
imagination, meditation, dream analysis, and development of personal rituals.
Students select a therapeutic model for in-depth exploration and personal
integration.
MASS 520 (also EDUC 530). ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION
Advanced study in the psychological, social, and education characteristics
and needs of adolescents. Research and theory relative to cognitive development
and functioning, self development, and peer and adult relationships of
non-handicapped and handicapped youth will be emphasized. Field-work may
be required.
MASS 521. ADULT DEVELOPMENT
Integrates theory with experiences, provides yardsticks for evaluating
own development. Implications of lifecycle development for professional
fields of counseling, education, human resource development, and management.
Identity, intimacy, finding work, generativity, midlife transitions,
finding and becoming a mentor, life review. Debate between life stage theorists
and those who con ceptualize development as independent of age and stage.
Comparison of developmental issues of men and women.
MASS 522 (also EDUC 501). CRUCIAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION
Interdisciplinary framework for the study of contemporary educational
problems. Analysis and criticism of current issues, uncovering historical,
sociological, philosophical, and economic foundations. Special attention
to cultural diversity, educational equity and institutionalized forms of
oppression such as racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia.
MASS 523. FOLK/POPULAR EDUCATION
Different theories and practices of folk education. Comparison and
connection of Antonio Gramsci's and Paulo Freire's work. Examination of
relationship between folk education and radical social change. Focus on
folk education movement in Latin America and in communities of color in
the U.S.
MASS 524. CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Cognitive, psycho-social, and aesthetic development of children from
birth to age 12. Impact of poverty, racism, gender, and social class on
child growth and development. Roles of the teacher and the schools embedded
in societal context. Course project will involve a child study based on
direct interaction with a child and family.
MASS 525. COUPLES AND FAMILY THERAPY
Theoretical foundations, practice applications, and ethical issues
of major schools of family therapy. Progression from first contact with
family, assessments, intervention techniques, termination process. How
issues of socio-economic class, race, gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity
are addressed within the family therapy context.
MASS 526. HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT I
Foundation of human behavior and the social environment as a basis
for direct practice with individuals and families and for the management
of social service pro grams. Individuals and families will be viewed as
transacting with their environments throughout the life course. This perspective
provides students with a framework for understanding the range of normal
bio-psycho-social development.
MASS 527. HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT II
Continuation of Human Behavior in the Social Environment I. Focus on
psycho-social dysfunction. Emphasis on multiple determinants of human behavior
including biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors.
MASS 528. ADULT DISORDERS
Development of problems in adulthood using various theoretical models.
Exploration of pathology through ego psychological, cognitive/behavioral,
and environment theories. Attention to biological nature or basis of many
adult disorders. Attention to cultural and gender bias in psychopathology.
MASS 529. TROUBLED FAMILIES/TROUBLED CHILDREN
Examination of family functioning characteristics including socialization
practices, supervision, discipline, parent/child relations, family conflict,
marital discord. Stress and disorganization, violence, parental mental
health, and family isolation in relation to problem behavior among children
and adolescents. Exploration of both risk and resiliency.
MASS 530. MOTHERING: FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES
Interdisciplinary course exploring nurturing or caring aspects of women's
experiences. Facts, theories, emotions, ideals as seen by selected scholars
in history, psychology, sociology, political science, literature. Assumption
that a feminist perspective is practical as well as theoretical, and that
it illuminates possibilities for the future as well as criticizes limitations
of the present.
MASS 531. WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
Historical development, ethnic diversity, and current social relations
that shape women's situations in their workplaces. Case studies of specific
occupations and comparative analysis of the labor process. Current theories
of the labor process and assessment of their explanatory power with relation
to women workers.
MASS 532. UNDERSTANDING MEN AND MASCULINITY
Exploration of the changing definition of what it means to be a man
in American society. Review of contemporary research about the social construction
of masculinities and application to various facets of the male experience
across the life cycle. Implications for masculinity on organizational decision
making and problem solving, male-female relationships and men's friendships.
Focus on men's roles (e.g., worker, athlete, husband, father, warrior),
as well as dominant themes in men's lives (e.g., homophobia, competition
and achievement, power and control, violence and aggression, commitment
and car ing, self-reliance and independence).
MASS 534. COMPLEX UNITY
Seminar in political theory. Focus on notions of solidarity and coalition
that are not dependent on agreement and sameness. Need for theorizing and
constructing such solidarity will be explored. Investigation of political
deployment of notions of nation, community, identity.
MASS 535. SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Examination of epidemiological information and etiological determinants
of substance abuse, including physiological, psychological, and social
factors. Examination of specific substances of abuse, including alcohol
and other depressants, as well as stimulants, hallucinogens, nicotine,
and caffeine. Evaluation and treatment issues. Attention to special populations
affected by substance abuse and addiction.
MASS 540. LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE IN ORGANIZATIONS
Exploration of the leadership process through case examples. Examination
of characteristics of successful and exemplary leaders in contemporary
society. Early lives of leaders, their lifestyles and values, successes
and failures.
MASS 541. POWER AND INFLUENCE IN ORGANIZATIONS
Review and analysis of power and influence in organizations in contemporary
society. Roles and interactions of individuals, small groups and organizational
units in accomplishing the objectives of an organization. Organizations
from private, public, and volunteer sectors will be used to compare the
similarities and differences in managing power and influence. Current theories
will be applied to actual practice in class discussion and individual student
projects.
MASS 542. HUMANISM IN ORGANIZATIONS
Clarify views of humanism and ways an individual can expand an organization's
capacity for humane valuing of people. Developing individual's own philosophy
of humanism in organizations; building theory about humanity and inhumanity
in organizations; defining an organizational problem and analyzing problem
visàvis individual philosophy of humanism; strategizing about realistic
ways to approach the problem within the organization.
MASS 543 (also EDUC 506). TEACHING, LEARNING, AND SCHOOLING
An introduction to the school as a social institution and to issues
pertaining to teaching, leaning, and schooling. Exploration of the relationship
between culture, teaching, and learning; constructivist model of learning,
including its implications for teaching and schooling; structure and social
purposes of schooling; how students and teachers experience schooling;
ideas and issues related to school reform. Some field experience re quired
in local elementary/secondary schools. This course does not meet any program
requirements in the Division of Education, nor does it count for New York
State teacher certification.
MASS 544 (also EDUC 541). APPLIED RESEARCH TECHNIQUES
Basic issues in educational research; development of critical skills
as consumers of research. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies; experimental,
quasi-experi mental, and single-subject research designs. Issues of validity,
reliability, and sampling; descriptive and inferential statistics.
MASS 545 (also EDUC 516 and SPED 516). LEARNER-CENTERED, COMMUNITY-BASED
INSTRUCTION
Examination of the theory and practice of creating learner-centered
classrooms; building learning communities where students are actively involved
in linking the curriculum to their lives and communities. Access to a classroom
for implementation is required. Graded S/U only.
MASS 550. RACE AND ETHNICITY IN AMERICAN SOCIETY
Historical and sociological analysis of racial and ethnic controversies
in American history and society. Background on the historical development
of relationships between dominant and minority groups in American society;
examination of racial and ethnic issues in con temporary America.
MASS 551. THE AMERICAN DREAM: IMAGE/ILLUSION/REALITIES
Social, economic, political, psychological, literary, and popular cultural
themes surrounding questions of the "American Dream"; its illusory qualities
and its approximation to social reality. Values related to success, pleasure,
morality, and care; rationality, individualism, community.
MASS 552. ETHICAL ISSUES IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Identification and analysis of current ethical issues confronting health
care and human service systems. Selected issues will be discussed and debated
in depth: inequality in access to services, rationing of health and human
services, deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill, abortion, the homeless,
euthanasia, human and animal experimentation in medical research and ethical
issues related to the AIDS epidemic.
MASS 553. COMMUNITY AND IDENTITY
Viable models toward formation of a resistant/decolonised subjectivity.
Borders, exile, nomadism, margins, travelling, war of position, war of
maneuver, community, home, nation, as examples of such models. Metaphorical
or real places or locations from which to think about, fashion and refashion
identities and struggles against oppression(s).
MASS 554. NARRATIVE STUDY OF LIVES
Interdisciplinary investigation through film, literature, and story
telling of narrative concept and methodology in the study of women's and
men's lives. Is the narrative study of lives just any story, or history?
Does it have to conform to a certain structure or carry a message? How
is it related to identity, culture, and language? Does it differ, in any
systemic way, when constructed by differences in gender, race, class, or
sexual preference? What is important and what is marginal about a life
story? Exploration of the concepts of subjectivity and reflexivity in relationship
to people's ways of knowing.
MASS 555. CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES: PUERTO RICO
2 credits
Comparative ethnographic study of social structure and crucial issues
in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Special emphasis on education and human services.
Cross-cultural, historical, and political interdisciplinary analysis of
target cultures. Students will work in groups to explore local issues related
to education and human services and develop a plan for examining these
issues in Puerto Rico. Must be taken concurrently with MASS 556. Permission
of instructor required.
MASS 556. CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES: PUERTO RICO
2 credits
On-site study in Puerto Rico of issues explored in MASS 555. Must be
taken concurrently with MASS 555. Permission of instructor required. Study
abroad coordinated by the Office of International Programs. Travel costs
in addition to course tuition.
MASS 560 (also EDUC 560 and SPED 560). CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN EDUCATIONAL
AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS
Conflict analysis, management, and resolution in educational and community
settings with sensitivity to issues of race, class, and gender. Discipline
of conflict resolution attempts to explain why conflicts occur, and compares
and contrasts competing explanatory paradigms. Advocates and teaches certain
practices which are non-violent, non-coercive, and effective in building
solid and satisfactory personal and group relations. Reflection on root
causes of conflict; enhancement of development of conflict resolution skills
and practices for those involved in educational and community settings.
MASS 561. PEACE AND WAR
Cross-disciplinary introduction to the study of peace. Lecture and
discussion format with faculty from various departments and schools; class
discussion; analysis of lectures and required readings.
MASS 562. OVERVIEW OF CRISIS INTERVENTION
Transitional and developmental crises and range of crisis situations.
Definition of crisis and impact of trauma on individual, family, group,
community. Coping strategies for dealing with aftermath of crisis event
and approaches to crisis intervention. Processes involved in helping people
who have experienced trauma; trauma debriefing methods.
MASS 575. INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
Students will define, research, refine, and successfully complete an
integrative paper or project. Paper must involve an interdisciplinary social
science topic or issue, be relevant to student's educational and professional
goals and demonstrate competence in relevant theory and practice. This
capstone course in the MASS program is to be taken during the student's
last semester. Open only to matriculated MASS students. Prerequisites:
MASS 500 and completion of 28 other credits.
MASS 580. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MASS
Special topics vary from semester to semester.
MASS 595. INTERNSHIP
1-4 credits
An applied learning experience for advanced students integrating theory
with practice in a health, human service, criminal justice, community,
education, non -profit or business setting. Faculty sponsor required. Open
only to matriculated MASS students. Maximum number of credit hours for
one internship is four hours.
MASS 597. INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
Independent study can include research or projects in areas of special
interest to MASS students which are not available as regular course offerings.
Demonstrated academic competence in the subject area and permission of
the instructor. Maximum number of credit hours for one independent study
is four hours.