Current MSW Classes and Calendar

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Current MSW Classes and Calendar

Summer Semester 2013

  1. Social Work (SWK)

  2. Course Number Course Name Credits
  3. A628 Program Evaluation 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.        
      DISTANCE
      Garcia, G 1

      CRN: 52097
      Section: 5D1
      Date Range: 05/20-08/03

      Theory and practice of agency or community-based research and evaluation. Course topics include commonly used evaluation models and research designs, politics and ethics of conducting and using research in an applied setting, communicating findings.
      Registration Restrictions: Successful completion of MSW foundation requirements or admission as advanced standing, or graduate standing in Health Sciences.
      Crosslisted with HS A628.

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    Theory and practice of agency or community-based research and evaluation. Course topics include commonly used evaluation models and research designs, politics and ethics of conducting and using research in an applied setting, communicating findings.
    Registration Restrictions: Successful completion of MSW foundation requirements or admission as advanced standing, or graduate standing in Health Sciences.
    Crosslisted with HS A628.

  4. A630 Practice Skills Lab 1.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2. SM   FS 09:00AM-5:00PM
      UC 143
      Trawver, K 12

      CRN: 52098
      Section: 301
      Date Range: 05/31-06/03

      Knowledge and understanding of basic interpersonal skills needed for generalist social work practice. Experience in applying the skills to individual, family, and group settings. Attention to cross-cultural communication skills and nontraditional settings.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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    Knowledge and understanding of basic interpersonal skills needed for generalist social work practice. Experience in applying the skills to individual, family, and group settings. Attention to cross-cultural communication skills and nontraditional settings.
    Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

  5. A631 Foundation Practice 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.    W    05:30PM-8:15PM
      DISTANCE
      Vaughn, S 10

      CRN: 52676
      Section: 501
      Date Range: 05/29-08/03

      Introduction to generalist social work practice, focusing on problem-solving and planned change for clients and systems in need of professional intervention. Emphasis is on professional identity, values, ethical and legal issues in practice, functioning on multidisciplinary teams, technical writing, and evidence-based practice.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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    Introduction to generalist social work practice, focusing on problem-solving and planned change for clients and systems in need of professional intervention. Emphasis is on professional identity, values, ethical and legal issues in practice, functioning on multidisciplinary teams, technical writing, and evidence-based practice.
    Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

  6. A634 Organizational Practice 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.   T     08:00AM-12:15PM
      RH 211
      Morse, C 1

      CRN: 52101
      Section: 301
      Date Range: 05/20-08/03

      Provides an ecosystemic perspective for organizational social work practice with programs, staff, organizations, and larger systems. Covers advanced generalist roles such as agency administrator, program planner, supervisor, and community organizer. Specific attention is also given to the challenges encountered when working with larger systems.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage and successful completion of the foundation practice sequence or advanced standing or admission to the Graduate Certificate in Social Work.

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    Provides an ecosystemic perspective for organizational social work practice with programs, staff, organizations, and larger systems. Covers advanced generalist roles such as agency administrator, program planner, supervisor, and community organizer. Specific attention is also given to the challenges encountered when working with larger systems.
    Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage and successful completion of the foundation practice sequence or advanced standing or admission to the Graduate Certificate in Social Work.

  7. A636 Community Practice 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2. S     S 09:00AM-5:00PM
      UC 143
      Owens-Manley, J 4

      CRN: 52102
      Section: 501
      Date Range: 05/18-05/19

      Focuses on practice roles and skills in community development, community planning and community organizing, and analysis of community practice models.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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    Focuses on practice roles and skills in community development, community planning and community organizing, and analysis of community practice models.
    Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

  8. A662 Fin Resource Dev for Soc Svcs 2.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.        
      DISTANCE
      Morse, C 10

      CRN: 52104
      Section: 501
      Date Range: 05/20-06/24

      Explores the planning, conducting, and evaluation of fundraising activities, the development of mission-based fundraising, donor identification and relations, spectrum-wide fundraising (in-kind support, private support, private/public grants), social entrepreneurship and fundraising ethics and accountability.
      Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.

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    Explores the planning, conducting, and evaluation of fundraising activities, the development of mission-based fundraising, donor identification and relations, spectrum-wide fundraising (in-kind support, private support, private/public grants), social entrepreneurship and fundraising ethics and accountability.
    Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.

  9. A664 Clinical SWK with Adults 2.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.  M W    04:30PM-7:30PM
      ESH 210
      Stockman, A 8

      CRN: 52674
      Section: 301
      Date Range: 05/29-06/24

      Prepares students for advanced clinical social work in a variety of settings with adults suffering from behavioral disorders and problems coping with environmental stressors. Focuses upon skills for assessment, application of evidence-based interventions and evaluation.
      Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.

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    Prepares students for advanced clinical social work in a variety of settings with adults suffering from behavioral disorders and problems coping with environmental stressors. Focuses upon skills for assessment, application of evidence-based interventions and evaluation.
    Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.

  10. A673 Geriatric Social Work Practice 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.        
      DISTANCE
      Cunningham, P 8

      CRN: 52107
      Section: 551
      Date Range: 05/20-08/03

      Covers the knowledge, skills, and values needed for effective social work practice with older adults and their families. Students will have the opportunity to develop the capability for accurate multidimensional assessments and effective interventions with and on behalf of older adults and their families.
      Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing
      May be stacked with: SWK A473

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    Covers the knowledge, skills, and values needed for effective social work practice with older adults and their families. Students will have the opportunity to develop the capability for accurate multidimensional assessments and effective interventions with and on behalf of older adults and their families.
    Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing
    May be stacked with: SWK A473

  11. A686 SWK Services in AK Schools 1.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.        
      DISTANCE
      Allen, M 10

      CRN: 52675
      Section: 501
      Date Range: 05/20-06/24

      Provides an in depth knowledge and understanding of providing social work services in school settings in Alaska. Explores the multiple roles of social workers who provide services in rural and urban schools in Alaska.
      Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing

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    Provides an in depth knowledge and understanding of providing social work services in school settings in Alaska. Explores the multiple roles of social workers who provide services in rural and urban schools in Alaska.
    Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing

  12. A690 Selected Topics in Social Work 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.        
      DISTANCE
      Sirles, E 0

      CRN: 53549
      Section: 2W1
      Date Range: 05/20-08/09
      Section Title: Current Concepts/Domestic Viol

      Focus on current topics related to social work with various system levels (individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations), fields of practice, and settings.
      Special Note: May be repeated for credit with a different subtitle for a maximum of 9 credits.
      Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.

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    3.        
      DISTANCE
      Sirles, E -1

      CRN: 53550
      Section: 2W2
      Date Range: 05/20-08/09
      Section Title: Child Welfare

      Focus on current topics related to social work with various system levels (individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations), fields of practice, and settings.
      Special Note: May be repeated for credit with a different subtitle for a maximum of 9 credits.
      Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.

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    Focus on current topics related to social work with various system levels (individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations), fields of practice, and settings.
    Special Note: May be repeated for credit with a different subtitle for a maximum of 9 credits.
    Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.

 
 

Fall Semester 2013

  1. Social Work (SWK)

  2. Course Number Course Name Credits
  3. A608 Social Policy/Adv Gen Practice 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.    W    05:30PM-8:15PM
      ESH 209
      Rider, M 8

      CRN: 74895
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Prepares practitioners for developing policies and programs in a political economy. Examines contemporary social needs in a diverse and inequitable society. Emphasizes roles of research and evaluation in a policy process.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW program at the University of Alaska Anchorage. If prerequisite is not met, MSW admission with advanced standing.

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    3.         05:30PM-8:15PM
      DISTANCE
      TBA 20

      CRN: 78726
      Section: 801
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Prepares practitioners for developing policies and programs in a political economy. Examines contemporary social needs in a diverse and inequitable society. Emphasizes roles of research and evaluation in a policy process.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW program at the University of Alaska Anchorage. If prerequisite is not met, MSW admission with advanced standing.

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    Prepares practitioners for developing policies and programs in a political economy. Examines contemporary social needs in a diverse and inequitable society. Emphasizes roles of research and evaluation in a policy process.
    Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW program at the University of Alaska Anchorage. If prerequisite is not met, MSW admission with advanced standing.

  4. A628 Program Evaluation 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.    W    02:30PM-5:15PM
      ESH 203
      Magen, R 8

      CRN: 74896
      Section: 651
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Theory and practice of agency or community-based research and evaluation. Course topics include commonly used evaluation models and research designs, politics and ethics of conducting and using research in an applied setting, communicating findings.
      Registration Restrictions: Successful completion of MSW foundation requirements or admission as advanced standing, or graduate standing in Health Sciences.
      Crosslisted with HS A628.

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    3.      FS 09:00AM-5:00PM
      UC 146
      TBA 20

      CRN: 78727
      Section: 851
      Date Range: 09/06-09/07

      Theory and practice of agency or community-based research and evaluation. Course topics include commonly used evaluation models and research designs, politics and ethics of conducting and using research in an applied setting, communicating findings.
      Registration Restrictions: Successful completion of MSW foundation requirements or admission as advanced standing, or graduate standing in Health Sciences.
      Crosslisted with HS A628.

      More Info

    Theory and practice of agency or community-based research and evaluation. Course topics include commonly used evaluation models and research designs, politics and ethics of conducting and using research in an applied setting, communicating findings.
    Registration Restrictions: Successful completion of MSW foundation requirements or admission as advanced standing, or graduate standing in Health Sciences.
    Crosslisted with HS A628.

  5. A630 Practice Skills Lab 1.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.   T     05:30PM-8:15PM
      ESH 203
      TBA 19

      CRN: 74898
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Knowledge and understanding of basic interpersonal skills needed for generalist social work practice. Experience in applying the skills to individual, family, and group settings. Attention to cross-cultural communication skills and nontraditional settings.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

      More Info

    Knowledge and understanding of basic interpersonal skills needed for generalist social work practice. Experience in applying the skills to individual, family, and group settings. Attention to cross-cultural communication skills and nontraditional settings.
    Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

  6. A631 Foundation Practice 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.   T     02:30PM-5:15PM
      RH 315
      TBA 19

      CRN: 74899
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introduction to generalist social work practice, focusing on problem-solving and planned change for clients and systems in need of professional intervention. Emphasis is on professional identity, values, ethical and legal issues in practice, functioning on multidisciplinary teams, technical writing, and evidence-based practice.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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    Introduction to generalist social work practice, focusing on problem-solving and planned change for clients and systems in need of professional intervention. Emphasis is on professional identity, values, ethical and legal issues in practice, functioning on multidisciplinary teams, technical writing, and evidence-based practice.
    Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

  7. A632 Direct Practice I 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.    W    05:30PM-8:15PM
      PSB 219
      Burke, T 16

      CRN: 74900
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Continues the problem-solving/planned change approach with attention to assessment, intervention, and termination. Emphasis is on ways of knowing. Includes evidence-based practice and introduction to bio/psycho/social theories which inform social work practice with individuals, families, and groups. The course also addresses "being a practitioner" within an agency setting.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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    Continues the problem-solving/planned change approach with attention to assessment, intervention, and termination. Emphasis is on ways of knowing. Includes evidence-based practice and introduction to bio/psycho/social theories which inform social work practice with individuals, families, and groups. The course also addresses "being a practitioner" within an agency setting.
    Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

  8. A633 Direct Practice II 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.     R   02:30PM-5:15PM
      PSB 219
      TBA 13

      CRN: 74902
      Section: 602
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Focuses on the application of practice theory in the context of advanced generalist practice. Emphasizes the refinement of skills for assessment, intervention, and evaluation of social work practice with a variety of client systems focusing on the theoretical and empirical justification for those interventions.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage with advanced standing or completion of foundation practice sequence.

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    Focuses on the application of practice theory in the context of advanced generalist practice. Emphasizes the refinement of skills for assessment, intervention, and evaluation of social work practice with a variety of client systems focusing on the theoretical and empirical justification for those interventions.
    Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage with advanced standing or completion of foundation practice sequence.

  9. A634 Organizational Practice 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.      F  09:00AM-11:45AM
      PSB 210C
      Morse, C 1

      CRN: 74903
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Provides an ecosystemic perspective for organizational social work practice with programs, staff, organizations, and larger systems. Covers advanced generalist roles such as agency administrator, program planner, supervisor, and community organizer. Specific attention is also given to the challenges encountered when working with larger systems.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage and successful completion of the foundation practice sequence or advanced standing or admission to the Graduate Certificate in Social Work.

      More Info

    Provides an ecosystemic perspective for organizational social work practice with programs, staff, organizations, and larger systems. Covers advanced generalist roles such as agency administrator, program planner, supervisor, and community organizer. Specific attention is also given to the challenges encountered when working with larger systems.
    Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage and successful completion of the foundation practice sequence or advanced standing or admission to the Graduate Certificate in Social Work.

  10. A642 Human Behavior/Social Environ 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.  M      05:30PM-8:15PM
      PSB 219
      TBA 16

      CRN: 74907
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Identification and advanced analysis of various theoretical frameworks for understanding human behavior with emphasis on the reciprocal interactions between the individual and the systems of social environment including families, groups, organizations, and communities.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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    3.      FS 09:00AM-5:00PM
      UC 113
      TBA 20

      CRN: 78728
      Section: 801
      Date Range: 09/06-09/07

      Identification and advanced analysis of various theoretical frameworks for understanding human behavior with emphasis on the reciprocal interactions between the individual and the systems of social environment including families, groups, organizations, and communities.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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    Identification and advanced analysis of various theoretical frameworks for understanding human behavior with emphasis on the reciprocal interactions between the individual and the systems of social environment including families, groups, organizations, and communities.
    Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

  11. A643 Hum Diversity in SWK Practice 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.  M      02:30PM-5:15PM
      PSB 233
      TBA 17

      CRN: 74908
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Examination of human diversity in relation to discrimination, oppression, and populations at risk. Exploration of strategies that advance social and economic justice. Historical and contemporary influences on group membership and affiliation are addressed along with values, knowledge, and skills for effective generalist social work practice with diverse populations and clients.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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    3.         05:30PM-8:15PM
      DISTANCE
      TBA 20

      CRN: 78729
      Section: 801
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Examination of human diversity in relation to discrimination, oppression, and populations at risk. Exploration of strategies that advance social and economic justice. Historical and contemporary influences on group membership and affiliation are addressed along with values, knowledge, and skills for effective generalist social work practice with diverse populations and clients.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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    Examination of human diversity in relation to discrimination, oppression, and populations at risk. Exploration of strategies that advance social and economic justice. Historical and contemporary influences on group membership and affiliation are addressed along with values, knowledge, and skills for effective generalist social work practice with diverse populations and clients.
    Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

  12. A644 Generalist Practicum I 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.    W    02:30PM-5:15PM
      GHH 104
      Kopacz, E 5

      CRN: 74909
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Part one of generalist practicum sequence. Student applies social work knowledge, skills, values, and ethics within an organization and/or community context. The student completes 240 practicum hours in an approved setting under the supervision of a MSW field instructor appointed by the University.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage with concurrent enrollment in a MSW practice course.

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    3.    W    02:30PM-5:15PM
      PSB 233
      TBA 7

      CRN: 74910
      Section: 602
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Part one of generalist practicum sequence. Student applies social work knowledge, skills, values, and ethics within an organization and/or community context. The student completes 240 practicum hours in an approved setting under the supervision of a MSW field instructor appointed by the University.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage with concurrent enrollment in a MSW practice course.

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    Part one of generalist practicum sequence. Student applies social work knowledge, skills, values, and ethics within an organization and/or community context. The student completes 240 practicum hours in an approved setting under the supervision of a MSW field instructor appointed by the University.
    Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage with concurrent enrollment in a MSW practice course.

  13. A646 Adv Generalist Practicum I 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.     R   05:30PM-8:15PM
      GHH 104
      Kopacz, E 0

      CRN: 74913
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Part one of advanced generalist practicum sequence in which student performs as an advanced generalist social worker within an organization and/or community context. The student completes 240 practicum hours in an approved setting under the supervision of a MSW field instructor.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage with concurrent enrollment in a MSW practice course.

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    3.     R   05:30PM-8:15PM
      PSB 219
      TBA 3

      CRN: 74914
      Section: 602
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Part one of advanced generalist practicum sequence in which student performs as an advanced generalist social worker within an organization and/or community context. The student completes 240 practicum hours in an approved setting under the supervision of a MSW field instructor.
      Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage with concurrent enrollment in a MSW practice course.

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    Part one of advanced generalist practicum sequence in which student performs as an advanced generalist social worker within an organization and/or community context. The student completes 240 practicum hours in an approved setting under the supervision of a MSW field instructor.
    Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage with concurrent enrollment in a MSW practice course.

  14. A660 Financial Leadership SWK Admin 2.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.       S 09:00AM-5:00PM
      UC 143
      Scheetz-Freymiller, N 13

      CRN: 74917
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 09/21-09/21

      Focuses on the budgeting process and how it relates to social service program planning, accounting methods and procedures, financial evaluation, and financial accountability. Values and ethics relating to financial administration in the nonprofit sector are emphasized. Gender and race and their interpersonal/social influences on the financial management process are explored.
      Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.

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    3.       S 09:00AM-5:00PM
      UC 143
      Scheetz-Freymiller, N 13

      CRN: 74917
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 10/05-10/05

      Focuses on the budgeting process and how it relates to social service program planning, accounting methods and procedures, financial evaluation, and financial accountability. Values and ethics relating to financial administration in the nonprofit sector are emphasized. Gender and race and their interpersonal/social influences on the financial management process are explored.
      Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.

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    4.       S 09:00AM-5:00PM
      UC 143
      Scheetz-Freymiller, N 13

      CRN: 74917
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 10/19-10/19

      Focuses on the budgeting process and how it relates to social service program planning, accounting methods and procedures, financial evaluation, and financial accountability. Values and ethics relating to financial administration in the nonprofit sector are emphasized. Gender and race and their interpersonal/social influences on the financial management process are explored.
      Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.

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    5.       S 09:00AM-5:00PM
      UC 143
      Scheetz-Freymiller, N 13

      CRN: 74917
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 11/02-11/02

      Focuses on the budgeting process and how it relates to social service program planning, accounting methods and procedures, financial evaluation, and financial accountability. Values and ethics relating to financial administration in the nonprofit sector are emphasized. Gender and race and their interpersonal/social influences on the financial management process are explored.
      Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.

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    Focuses on the budgeting process and how it relates to social service program planning, accounting methods and procedures, financial evaluation, and financial accountability. Values and ethics relating to financial administration in the nonprofit sector are emphasized. Gender and race and their interpersonal/social influences on the financial management process are explored.
    Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.

  15. A677 CMH Multidisciplinary Seminar 1.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.         05:30PM-7:30PM
      DISTANCE
      Turton, A 1

      CRN: 78730
      Section: 851
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Provides an interdisciplinary approach to working with children and families in a variety of behavioral/mental health and educational settings.
      Special Note: Course is one credit per semester over two sequential semesters
      Crosslisted with EDSE A677 and PSY A677
      Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing

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    Provides an interdisciplinary approach to working with children and families in a variety of behavioral/mental health and educational settings.
    Special Note: Course is one credit per semester over two sequential semesters
    Crosslisted with EDSE A677 and PSY A677
    Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing