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HIS 360 - The Vietnam Era
A seminar on the Vietnam War from its origins in the 1950s to the current debate over the legacy of the conflict. Competing interpretations of America’s involvement in the war and its consequences for her political culture will be analyzed.
Prerequisite: HIS 172 or departmental permission
1 semester 3 credits.
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HIS 363 - Immigration And Identity: The Question Of Race And Ethnicity In American Life
A historical and contemporary examination of how immigration, race and ethnicity have helped shaped both American national identity and personal identity. Students will explore the political, social and economic aspects of the four main waves of immigration with emphasis on how minority populations adapted to American culture, while at the same time, changing American culture in the process.
Prerequisite: HIS 172 or departmental permission
1 semester 3 credits.
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HIS 370 - Selected Themes or Topics of Historical Interest
This course will deal with historical problems and developments not covered in depth in the regular course offerings of the department. It will enable students to take advantage of faculty expertise in areas of interest to both faculty and students.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HIS 390 - Directed Readings
Readings and tutorials arranged for the individual student with a faculty member in a field of the faculty member’s special interest. Students should have a general background of the period in which they wish to read. With permission of the Chairperson
2 or 3 credits.
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HIS 410 - Seminar in Historical Methodology
An introduction to the principles of historical criticism and the methods of historical research. Seminar includes an examination of a restricted field of history as a laboratory subject and the beginning of the required thesis for seniors. Required of all history majors.
To be taken after or concurrently with HIS 422
1 semester 3 credits.
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HIS 411 - Senior Thesis
Seniors complete the required thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisites: HIS 410 and HIS 422
1 semester 3 credits.
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HIS 422 - Historiography
A seminar exploring the nature of history and various approaches to the discipline. Discussion will be based on readings from selected great historians from earliest times to the present. Required of all history majors.
To be taken before or concurrently with HIS 410
1 semester 3 credits.
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HTM 100 - Hospitality Management
A basic course in general management concepts and practices to acquaint the student with theories and principles of a hospitality industry organization, including motivation, leadership, communications.
3 credits
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HTM 200 - Hospitality Finance
This course will introduce students to the concepts of financial management in the hospitality industry. Topics will include discussion on developing an operating budget, income and cost controls, financial statement analysis, and forecasting.
3 credits
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HTM 301 - Commercial Recreation and Tourism
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals and principles of commercial recreation and tourism as fields of service, including the delivery of goods, services, amenities, facilities, entrepreneurship, and trends in commercial recreation and tourism.
3 credits
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HTM 302 - Hotel Operations Management
This course is designed to provide the students with a general understanding of the processes of the hotel industry. It will focus on the day-to-day operations, organizational structure, departmental responsibilities, hotel services and staff, decision making, and industry trends. Topics such as room division management, reservations management, front desk operations, housekeeping, and auxiliary functions will be covered.
3 credits
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HTM 312 - Hotel Facilities Management
This course provides students with the knowledge necessary to manage the physical plant of a hotel. This course will focus on industry facilities management practices, implementing decisions within a balanced design system, evaluation of property and understanding operation and financial framework of asset management, sustainable aspects of building equipment and management, and the responsibilities of the engineering maintenance department. Design and systematic control of hospitality spaces to safeguard health and to use available aesthetic values will be discussed.
3 credits
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HTM 317 - Sustainable Tourism
This course will consider the characteristics of environmentally, economically and socie-culturally sustainable tourism. Students will explore contemporary issues, trends, policies and practices shaping the tourism field, and how principles of sustainable tourism are affecting tourism planning and management in the United States and abroad.
3 credits
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HTM 320 - Conference and Event Planning Management
This course is designed to explore the various components necessary for the successful implementation and management of conferences, conventions, and special events. Responsibilities of a planner, selection criteria for host venues, legal and ethical issues, negotiating processes, program design, budgeting, contracts, marketing, logistics, and evaluations will be explored.
3 credits
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HTM 462 - Internship
The internship is designed to provide students with a practical education experience in an approved professional organization/agency applicable to their area of concentration. Students will complete a minimum of 130 hours, under the joint supervision of the cooperating organization/agency and a member of the Hospitality and Tourism Management faculty. Students must meet regularly with the faculty supervisor, maintain a log of activities, and complete a required paper. CORE GOAL: Service and Experiential Learning-Curricular.
minimum of 130 hours of fieldwork 3 credits
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HR 400 - Seminar in Human Relations
The course stresses the interdisciplinary approach of the major. Selected topics will be investigated from a human relations perspective. Major emphasis will be placed on an intensive individual research project. (Restricted to Seniors)
Prerequisite: SOC 348 or PSY 391
3 credits
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HS 150 - Group Dynamics and Communication
(PSY 150 )
A theoretical introduction to small group processes, with an emphasis on the relationship between groups and the individual, and on the communication process. Students participate in small group exercises as part of the course requirements.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 230 - Emotional/Behavioral Disturbance in Children and Youth
An overview of emotional and psychiatric disorders in childhood and adolescence, ranging from debilitating psychiatric problems to transient situational disorders as related to the family, school, and community. Various modes of treatment are discussed.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 231 - Child Abuse and Neglect
An exploration of the social, economic, and familial factors that are contributive to child abuse and neglect. The effects of these problems on the child, family, and community are discussed. Also covered are such topics as reporting, crisis intervention, and prevention.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 240 - Developing A Non-Profit Organization
This course is designed to help supporters, proponents, advocates as well as managers and leaders in the human services fields learn the fundamentals of starting a non-profit organization or developing an existing one into a more viable and productive enterprise. It will provide a framework for helping those with an interest in nonprofits to translate ideas into action. This course can be taken as part of a sequence with Introduction to Fundraising and Introduction to Grant Writing, which specifically address skills utilized in nonprofit sector. Topics will include: legal requirements for starting a nonprofit organization, board recruitment and governance structures, developing mission, vision and value statements, soliciting support from stakeholders, permissible and prohibited activities under federal, state and local law, securing tax exempt status and an introduction to funding strategies. Students may not earn more than 5 credits by taking HA, HS or GS one credit courses. Three one-credit options are not equivalent to a three credit course, and cannot be applied to the requirement of major electives.
1 semester 1 credit.
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HS 241 - Introduction to Fundraising
This course is designed to help managers and leaders in the not for profit sector develop strategies and implement campaigns and/or events for the purpose of reaching fundraising goals, as separate from grant writing. It is a companion course to the Introduction to Grant Writing, which specifically addresses specialized skills utilized in the not for profit sector. Topics include: designing a direct mailing, creating a database, using the internet and other networking resources, maintaining relationships with donors, managing a campaign, and planning events. Students may not earn more than 5 credits by taking HA, HS or GS one credit courses. Three one-credit options are not equivalent to a three credit course, and cannot be applied to the requirement of major electives.
1 semester 1 credit.
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HS 242 - Introduction to Grant Writing
This course will introduce students to the proposal writing process. They will learn how to plan and research funding sources, and then how to organize and write a proposal. Combining instruction with interactive exercises, this one-credit course will help students become detail-oriented and develop concise, persuasive writing skills. Students may not earn more than 5 credits by taking HA, HS or GS one credit courses. Three one-credit options are not equivalent to a three credit course, and cannot be applied to the requirement of major electives.
1 semester 1 credit.
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HS 243 - Medicaid
This course will give an overview of the Federal and New York State program of health insurance for the poor. Students will learn the current eligibility guidelines for Medicaid, how to advise a client regarding the Medicaid application process, and the role of legal assistance in the Medicaid approval process. Students may not earn more than 5 credits by taking HA, HS or GS one credit courses. Three one-credit options are not equivalent to a three credit course, and cannot be applied to the requirement of major electives.
1 semester 1 credit.
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HS 244 - Event Planning
This one-credit course will explore best practices for the planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of special events. It will include an overview of human, fiscal, and physical resources required for successful event planning and execution. Students may not earn more than five credits by taking HA, HS or GS one-credit courses. Three one-credit options are not equivalent to a three credit course and cannot be applied to the requirement of major electives.
1 semester 1 credit.
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HS 270 - Sociology of Health
(SOC 270 )
An exploration of the social and cultural facets of health and illness and the functioning of organizations involved in health care. The social behavior of health personnel and those who are the consumers of health is also stressed.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 272 - Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
(REC 272 )
This course will address the major causes of cognitive impairment in the aging, affecting 6-10% of those over the age of 65, of which two-thirds have Alzheimer’s disease. Since increasing age is the greatest risk factor for dementia, this course will prepare those involved in the field of aging to better understand and manage the disease. This course is designed for formal healthcare professionals as well as direct caregivers.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 403 - Human Services and the Liberal Arts
This course, designed for Human Services majors, focuses on the application of the liberal arts to issues in human services. Drawing on the knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences and the arts and humanities, this course explores themes prevalent in the study of human services. (Suggested antecedent course: CHS 415)
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 407 - Human Sexuality in Health and Disease
This course will provide an overview of the psychological, biological, and sociological aspects of human sexuality from adolescence to the senior years. The need for ongoing education throughout the life span will be emphasized. There will also be information on sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 409 - Psychological Factors in Health and Disease
This course will demonstrate how the effects of attitudes, emotions, and relationships are related to physical health and well-being. Personality styles, stress, social support, humor, and spirituality will be discussed as factors influencing the immune system. Principles and techniques to strengthen empowerment and a sense of personal control will be offered.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 411 - Alcoholism
This course examines theories surrounding the etiology of alcoholism, including biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural factors. The impact of alcoholism on the individual, family, and community is discussed. Methods of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation are also explored.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 412 - Addictions and Dependencies
PSY 312
The process of dependency is examined not only as it applies to substances, including alcohol, but also as it relates to pathological gambling, compulsive over-eating, and co-dependencies. Effects of various substances on the body will be discussed. The etiology of addictive and dependent behavior as well as the impact this abuse has on the individual, family, and community are studied. Methods of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation are explored.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 413 - Nutrition in Community Health
This course introduces students to needs assessments of nutrition as an integral part of overall heath needs in diverse communities. Strategies are formulated to help students devise plans for working with human service agencies in dealing with issues of nutrition. Eating patterns and sources of calories and nutrients will be examined in the following populations: the elderly, pregnant women, children, and adolescents. Special attention will be given to the impact of poverty on nutrition and to the increasing incidence of eating disorders and obesity. Contemporary issues will be addressed.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 415 - Human Services
This human services course explores the interrelationship between the community, its human service needs, and the response of the human service delivery system to meet these needs. A history of human services is covered, as are the political, social, cultural, and economic forces that give rise to specific community problems, attitudes, and behaviors. The range of human service target populations will be introduced as well as the role of the human services worker in those community environments. The culminating activity will be a basic community assessment.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 419 - Alcoholism and Addictions in the Family and Society
This course centers on alcoholism and addictions as these relate to the family, its individual members, and society. A special focus is the child’s development in a dysfunctional family and the later outcome known as adult children of alcoholism. Co-dependency, family violence, therapeutic interventions, special populations, HIV/AIDS, and societal implications are explored.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 420 - Health Education
Health education programs which promote optimal health through education in community agencies are explored. The vital role of the health educator in schools, hospitals, and corporations is examined within the administrative context and structure of the agency. Necessary tools and techniques needed to implement programs are reviewed.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 421 - Human Services Administration I
This introductory administration course will lay the foundation for management, program development and public relations in human services. Topics will include management and supervisory competency, program design and implementation, and recruitment and training in a diverse society. It will also introduce the skills of budgeting and quality assurance.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 422 - Human Services Administration II
In this course students explore advanced topics in human services administration with an emphasis on program evaluation. Organizational structures of governmental and non-governmental human services agencies will be addressed, including legal definitions and governance. Current legal and ethical topics, such as risk management, will be introduced. In addition, students will learn about fundraising and grant writing strategies for these organizations.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 429 - Human Services Delivery System
This course provides an overview of the human services delivery system within the United States. Governmental and private structures will be explored, as will mechanisms of finance. Also covered will be the emerging role of the human service worker, as well as current approaches and philosophies germane to human services.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 434 - Family Health
The evolving psychological, social, and physical needs of today’s family unit will be addressed. Included will be the following topics: adoption, single parents, step-parents, teenage pregnancy, chronic illness (child or parent), divorce, grandparents raising children, and the redefinition and modeling of family roles.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 440 - Principles of Counseling
In this course, students will be introduced to a conceptual framework for understanding counseling and the counseling process. This will include classical, experiential, and cognitive-behavioral theories as well as models and principles of marital, child, group, career, school, multicultural, and mental health counseling.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 441 - Counseling Techniques
This course offers students an introduction to basic counseling skills and techniques which can be used in a variety of community settings. Class emphasis is experiential (role playing), to assist the student in becoming more comfortable in the counseling role.
Prerequisite : HS 440
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 442 - Family Counseling
Problems which arise in the traditional family unit and in the wide range of evolving family systems will be discussed. Several theories will be explored as well as the role, function, and intervention skills needed by today’s diversity-aware family counselor. Family therapy options will be addressed.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 443 - Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
The emotional and psychological turmoil experienced by individuals as a result of a traumatic event or an unplanned event or loss will be explored in depth. Crisis theory, interventions, and critical incident stress debriefing techniques for both individuals and groups in a variety of settings will be offered.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 444 - Principles of Alcoholism and Addictions Counseling
Designed to introduce the student to the field of alcoholism and addictions counseling skills, this course provides for the integration of theory and practice as it relates to the delivery of comprehensive service to: addicted persons, their families, and significant others; special populations; the community; and the work force. Included in the course are the following topics: Code of Ethics, Federal guidelines relative to confidentiality and its application to HIV clients; evaluation and treatment planning; and relapse prevention.
Prerequisite: HS 411 or HS 412
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 445 - Alcoholism and Addictions Evaluation and Treatment Planning
This course covers the principles and procedures used in evaluating individual alcoholism and addictions severity with a view towards designing and implementing an appropriate treatment plan. Treatment plans will include the following: evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, clinical concerns, goals, documentation, discharge planning needs, and referrals/resources. In addition to treatment planning, emphasis will be placed on the importance and methods of relapse prevention and skilled intervention.
Prerequisite: HS 411 or HS 412
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 449 - Death And Dying
A discussion of attitudes toward death and dying in relation to ethnic, cultural, religious, and professional influences. The dying process, grief, family counseling, ethical, and legal issues are addressed.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 451 - Gerontology
This course introduces the study of aging, primarily focusing on sociological issues and health-related topics pertinent to older adults. It will specifically address demography, biological theories of aging, major health conditions, principles of wellness, living arrangements, income, and the older person’s role in the family and society.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 453 - The Psychology of Aging
Psychological theories of aging and development are used as a basis for considering the major role changes and adjustments confronting older adults. Topics include the normal challenges posed by retirement, family relationships, sexuality, sensory changes, intellectual and memory changes, and loss. The second part of the course addresses issues of mental health, depression, and dementia experienced by many older adults. Specific counseling approaches and other therapeutic interventions are also presented.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 456 - Program and Resources in Aging
This course examines government and private programs and resources in aging, at national, state, and local levels. Specific topics include income maintenance, public entitlements, housing options, crime prevention, and care management. Community programs presented include nutritional services, adult day care, senior centers and in-home services. In addition to addressing demographic, political and fiscal realities, this course will explore future trends and advocacy.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 457 - Introduction to Case Management
This course will acquaint students to the field of case management and the role(s) of the case manager. Students will learn how to organize and provide services to special populations of people. Psychological as well as physical needs are addressed in this course. Case management will be presented both within the framework of an agency, and as a private practice.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 458 - Care Management And Community Mental Health
This course will provide an historical survey and overview of US community mental health, including: private for-profit, government, and not-for-profit systems. Various models of care management will be examined. The core functions of case managers, with emphasis on the mental health applications, will be studied. The course will cover mental illness, including dual diagnosis, mentally ill and chemically addicted (MICA), and psychopharmacology.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 459 - Practicum in Gerontology
A supervised field experience in Gerontology, this course is made available to students on an individual basis. Approval by Department Chair is required. Placements in the community again network are based on the student’s needs and are arranged by the Instructor in consultation with the student. The 150 hour field experience will meet the requirement for HS 474 Field Experience in Human Services I .
Prerequisites: HS 451 and HS 453
Hours to be arranged. 3 credits.
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HS 466 - Internship in Human Services
A supervised internship in the health area, this course is made available to students on an individual basis. Approval required. Placements are arranged by students and instructor.
2-6 credits maximum.
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HS 467 - Practicum in Health Instruction
A supervised field experience in health instruction, this course is made available to students on an individual basis. Approval required. Placements are arranged by students and instructor.
Prerequisites: Required courses for the Certificate in Health Instruction
3 credits.
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HS 470 - Practicum in Alcoholism & Addictions Counseling I
A supervised internship in the field of alcoholism and addictions counseling, this practicum is made available to students on an individual basis. Approval required. Placements are arranged by students and instructor. Approval required to take HS 470, HS 471 and HS 472 concurrently.
Prerequisites: Required courses for the Certificate in Alcoholism and Addictions Counseling
3 credits.
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HS 471 - Practicum in Alcoholism & Addictions Counseling II
A supervised internship in the field of alcoholism and addictions counseling, this practicum is made available to students on an individual basis. Approval required. Placements are arranged by students and instructor. Students who earn below a B in HS 470 may not register for HS 471. Approval required to take HS 470, HS 471, and HS 472 concurrently.
Prerequisites: Required courses for the Certificate in Alcoholism and Addictions Counseling
3 credits.
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HS 472 - Practicum in Alcoholism & Addictions Counseling III
A supervised internship in the field of alcoholism and addictions counseling, this practicum is made available to students on an individual basis. Approval required. Placements are arranged by students and instructor. Students who earn below a B in HS 471 may not register for HS 472. Approval required to take HS 470, HS 471, and HS 472 concurrently.
Prerequisites: Required courses for the Certificate in Alcoholism and Addictions Counseling
4 credits.
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HS 474 - Field Experience in Human Services I
This supervised field experience offers students an opportunity to observe and shadow professionals who are practicing in a community based setting. Sites include community agencies, both public and private. Specialized populations include children and families, the mentally ill, the chemically dependent, the elderly, the homeless, and other populations needing human services. The structure of these field experiences varies by the background and interests of the student. All are supervised by a field supervisor employed by the agency, and by the mentor coordinating the class. There will be face-to-face classes so that students have the opportunity to share and support each other in the fulfillment of their field experience requirement. Portfolios are developed by all students during this course and any other field work courses for this major.
Typically students will have placements in agencies where they will be supervised by social workers, or human service administrators. They will be practicing interaction with clients, staff and communities while engaging in the skills of advocacy, communication, documentation, and program development. Because they are undergraduates they will not perform tasks expected of graduate students in a field placement. Rather, they will be performing tasks that will prepare them to apply for positions in agencies generally filled by someone with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services. The environment of the field experience provides the context so that students can integrate the knowledge, theory, skills and professional behaviors of the human services worker.
1 semester 3 credits
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HS 475 - Field Experience in Human Services II
This course is the second in a sequence of field epxperiences offerings required in the Human Services major. Students who have completed Field Experience in Human Services I, continue on with this course. Sites include community agencies, both public and private. Specialized populations include children and families, the mentally ill, the chemically dependent, the elderly, the homeless, and other populations needing human services. The structure of these field experiences varies by the experiential background of the student. All are supervised by a field supervisor employed by the agency, and by the mentor coordinating the class. Portfolios continue to be developed by the student as a way of documenting their filed experience.
1 semester 3 credits
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HS 495 - Academic Writing and Research
This course will focus on those skills required for scholarly writing in the fields of Health Administration, Human Services, and Management. In addition to reviewing documentation and citation styles, accessing peer-reviewed journals using electronic databases, and knowing how to avoid plagiarism, this course will guide students through the style and structure of professional research writing. First, students will become familiar with the scholarly style of journal articles and will develop the ability to extract relevant information from those articles. Then, students will practice skills of narrowing the subject field, creating an annotated bibliography, writing a literature review, and creating a research question, all in preparation for their Capstone Research Seminar.
ENG 103
1 semester 3 credits.
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HS 498 - Capstone Research in Human Services
(HA 498/BUS 498)
The second part of a two-part capstone research course for students in the majors of Human Services, Health Administration, and Organizational Management, is designed to teach students about the research methodologies that can be applied to the investigation of a research study of an individualized area of interest. Students will select an appropriate research methodology and design and will apply it to the research topic selected during the earlier course, CHA 495/BUS 495. The final project will be an academic paper reporting on an original research topic investigated by the student.
Prerequisites: MAT 151 and HS 495/HA 495/BUS 495
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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CLA 112 - Classical Literature
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A study of the human experience as reflected in the classic texts of East and West. Contributors to this study and to the foundations of culture are the authors of the Bhagavid Gita, Gilgamesh, and other eastern luminaries as well as Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Virgil. This course may be credited to Classics or English.
1 semester 3 credits.
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CLA 122 - Ancient Greece and Rome
An in-depth study of the Greco-Roman culture and civilization. Special attention will be given to the political, social, economic and cultural life of both peoples against the world setting in which they both rose, flourished, and declined. This course may be offered for Classics or History.
1 semester 3 credits.
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CLA 154 - Sources Of Great Western Ideas
CLA 154
This course undertakes a study of the classical origins of Western philosophy in Greece and Rome with a special emphasis on its relevance to Modern times. Readings may include literature, drama, poetry, as well as the classic Greek philosophical texts in an examination of such foundation concepts as nature, self, soul, and virtue. Course may be credited to Philosophy or to the Classics.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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CLA 157 - Self and Society in Ancient Greece and Rome
This course will explore the origins of the concepts of self and society in Western Culture in the history and philosophy of classical Greece and Rome. In addition to independent reading in the historical and philosophical literature, this class includes an intensive study abroad component. The class will meet as a seminar during the spring term, include an active online experience and complete its investigation through readings and discussion at the sites in Greece and Rome in a two-week trip at the end of May. This course is targeted for freshmen (first year students) as a special opportunity for interdisciplinary study coupled with a study abroad experience.
Target students: Second semester freshmen
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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CLA 196H - The Ancient Era
This Core Course is designed for Freshmen Honors Program students and will introduce the history and culture of the ancient world in the Mediterranean area. Civilizations from ancient Egypt through early Rome will be explored through the history, philosophy and the art of the people.
1 semester 3 credits.
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ITL 151 - Elementary I
A communicative approach to the fundamentals of the Italian language with emphasis on listening comprehension, speaking, and cultural awareness. This course, along with ITL 152 , is designed to enable students to communicate in Italian in everyday situations. For students who have no previous knowledge of Italian.
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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ITL 152 - Elementary II
A continuation of ITL 151 with increasing emphasis on oral communication, grammatical structures, reading, writing, and appreciation of Italian culture. Open to students who have completed ITL 151 or its equivalent.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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ITL 201 - Intermediate I
This course seeks to develop intermediate-level communication skills in Italian. Students will improve their proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Italian through interactive activities in the classroom and study of more advanced grammatical structures, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions. In addition, students will acquire the linguistic and cultural insights which come with the study of a new language. Open to students who have completed ITL 152 or its equivalent.
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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ITL 202 - Intermediate II
A continuation of Italian 201. In this course, students will communicate in Italian on a variety of topics from personal to literary to global. Knowledge of linguistic structures and cultural understanding will be deepened and expanded. Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and cultural comparisons will be developed. Open to students who have completed ITL 201 or its equivalent.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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ITL 211 - Italian Readings I
Readings and discussions based on Italian texts. Review of the language through literature, civilization, and the contemporary scene. Open to students who have completed three or more years of high school Italian.
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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ITL 212 - Italian Readings II
Advanced readings and discussions based on Italian texts. Continued study of the language through literature, civilization, and the contemporary scene. Open to students who have completed ITL 211 .
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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JNM 108 - Intro to Journalism
Learn the fundamentals of reporting as well as how to craft a compelling news story. Explore the differences between traditional print journalism and digital media. Examine the ways in which all successful multi-media storytelling starts with good writing.
Prerequisite: ENG 103 , Grade of B or better (or Program permission)
1 semester 3 credits.
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JNM 110 - Journalism Workshop: The Art of the Essay
Alternative: ENG 125
Focus on the contemporary approaches to journalistic essay writing. Students will analyze the place of essays in contemporary journalism, and learn the art and craft of writing successful ones.
Prerequisite for either one: ENG 108
1 semester 3 credits.
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JNM 200 - History of Media
Analysis of the formative moments in the development of American media, from the Revolutionary pamphlets of Tom Paine through the social media-driven politics of the Obama era. Focus will be on how technological changes affected media coverage, as well as the role of print-based coverage in a world dominated by visual and social media.
Suggested Prerequisite: HIS 170 or HIS 172 with a B or better (or Program permission)
1 semester 3 credits.
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JNM 205 - Media and Society
An introduction to issues of media and society, providing a survey of modern media, as well as its political, social, and cultural uses. This course introduces students to some of the issues that have been central to the study of mediated forms of communication, along with the dominant modes, codes, and institutions that make up modern media. It will examine the factors that influence the media and, in turn, examine the influence of the media on prevailing attitudes, values, and behaviors. We will try to understand what it means to live in a “media age.”
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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JNM 210 - Digital Reporting
Introduction to the art and craft of documentary video, for use either as supplement to print stories or as original reporting itself. Students will create their own short documentaries.
Prerequisite: COM 205 (aka Digital Media I) or Program permission
3 credits
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JNM 300 - Local Reporting (New York City or Long Island)
Conduct interviews as well as pursue document-based reporting on city topics, covering the work of political offices, government agencies, and leading community organizations. Students will write short articles covering issues facing their own neighborhoods.
Suggested Prerequisite: HIS 276 or HIS 274 . Open to majors or by Program permission
1 semester 3 credits.
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JNM 310 - New Media Workshop
ART 267
This course will examine social media from a cultural perspective, with emphasis on the role of new media technologies in contemporary journalism. Focus on how older journalistic techniques such as reportage and crisp writing and analysis can inform new media practice.
1 semester 3 credits.
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JNM 311 - Data-Driven Journalism and Infographics
Infographics (short for informational graphics) are a unique communications format characterized by illustration and the use of typography to communicate an assortment of facts to the reader. Data-driven journalism is a convergent journalism technique that involves mining publicly available databases and other documents for content that forms the basis of reportage. This class teaches students the theory and practice of data-driven journalism and infographics design. While the form originated in magazines, today infographics can be found in print, broadcast, and web-based journalism, advertising and public relations, corporate communications and promotional materials. Interactive infographics are particularly popular on websites as are infographics that allow for the crowd-sourcing of data. This class studies infographics and data-driven journalism as digital communications genres and gives students the opportunity to create their own infographics based upon existing data-sets that they mine as their own original reporting and research.
1 semester 3 credits
Fall
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JNM 370 - Special Topics: Journalism and New Media
This course is an upper division course in Journalism and New Media Studies that varies in topic and focus depending on student interest, program needs and new developments in the fields of journalism and new media. Students may take multiple iterations of the course as upper division elections in the major so long as the topic is different.
JNM 108 or ENG 108
1 semester 3 credits
Fall and Spring
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LA 201 - Honors Capstone
This course offers an opportunity for the students in the Honors Program to develop and explore a unifying theme which can serve to connect the disciplines studied in their freshman year Honors Program experience. Students will attend a series of lectures in the fall semester and participate in a group travel experience. For second year Honors Program students only.
1 semester 1 credit.
Fall
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LIB 100 - Library Research Strategies
This course instructs students on how to locate and evaluate information to meet their academic needs and to use the information accurately and ethically. Students will develop proficiency in searching techniques, paraphrasing and proper citation.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 credit.
Fall and Spring
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MKT 200 - Marketing
(Formerly BUS 200)
A study of the importance of marketing to society and to the economy, and its pivotal role in the business and non-profit sectors. The course provides a firm foundation in marketing principles and in the strategic marketing planning process.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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MKT 204 - Marketing Promotion and Advertising
(Formerly BUS 204)
An intensive review and study of the promotion and sale of products or services. Both conceptual and applied approaches to such areas as advertising and public relations are used. The student will be required to develop a report on a promotion plan for a product or service.
Prerequisite: MKT 200
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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MKT 208 - Public Relations
(Formerly BUS 208)
The study of Public Relations and its role as a communications and marketing tool. Corporate image, external and internal communications, and firms’ relationships with various organizations are explored. Case study analysis and practice in writing press releases and other corporate communications are expected.
Prerequisite: MKT 200
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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MKT 212 - Digital Marketing
This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of marketing in the digital world. The course focuses on marketing concepts and how they are developed and executed in today’s digital environment. Students will interact with each other in cases, which illustrate and apply digital marketing principles and will learn through textbook readings, case studies, digital marketing and real-world marketing situations.
1 semester 3 credits.
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MKT 214 - Sales Management
(Formerly BUS 214)
The importance of managing the creative selling function including telemarketing, missionary sales, prospecting and qualifying prospects, territory management, role ambiguity, evaluating of sales performance, the establishment of standards, and motivating a sales force.
Prerequisite: MKT 200
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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MKT 267 - Computer Assisted Graphic Design Workshop
ART 267
A course with individual projects to suit career needs. Students will use the computer and laser printer in the production of campaigns relating to public relations, marketing, advertising and/or publication.
1 semester 3 credits.
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MKT 302 - Retail Management
(Formerly BUS 302)
A study of the marketing of goods and services to the final customer. Topics include the structure of contemporary American retailing, assortment planning, inventory control, customer service, price, promotion and location strategies, international retailing, and the interrelationship of retailing, society, and the economy.
Prerequisite: MKT 200 , MAT 200
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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MKT 310 - Consumer Motivation and Behavior
(PSY 282 ) (BUS 210 )
The examination of consumer motivation and behavior employing the disciplines of Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology. Freud, Skinner, and Maslow’s theories are utilized. The purpose of the course is to enable the student to understand what motivates the consumer to buy and why.
Prerequisite: MKT 200
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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MKT 316 - Marketing Research
(Formerly BUS 306)
A study of the various research methodologies used in solving marketing research problems. Includes Research Design and Data Collection Methods (surveys, questionnaire design, sampling) to enable the student to make the best possible decision in exploring solutions to marketing problems and opportunities. A complete Marketing Research report is required.
Prerequisites: BUS 222 , MKT 200
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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