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Medgar Evers College Academic University Report Detail June 2020

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PART A: ACADEMIC MATTERS Section AII: Special Actions

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Section II: Changes in Generic Degree Requirements

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Section III: Changes in Degree Programs

AIII.1 The following revisions are proposed for the AS in Public Administration

Program: AS in Public Administration Program Codes: 5508 (HEGIS) Effective: Fall 2020 Description: The Addition of PA 200 or PA 215 and PA 205 (Public Personnel) or PA 214 (Organization Theory) to the PA Department Core. The Removal of a PA Elective and CIS 211. Students will be required to take CIS 211 and will have 15 credits of open electives in the BS degree program.

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Course Credits Course Credits Department of Public Administration PA AS Major Requirements and Electives CIS 101 -Computer Fundamentals 3 PA 103 -Introduction to Public Service and Administration 3 PA 150 -Introduction to Criminal Law Or PA 260 -Constitutional Law 3 PA 211 -NYS and Local Government 3 PA 214 -Organization Theory 3 PA 225 -Introduction to Public Policy 3 PA 285 - International Administration 3 PA 290 -Internship I 3 Total 24 Electives -Choose any 6 Credits from Below FS 101 -Freshman Seminar 101 1 FS 102 - Freshman Seminar 102 1 LIB 100 - Library and Research Methods 2 CIS 211 -Internet and Emerging Technology 3 LAW 208 - Legal Environment of Business 3 PA Elective -Three Credits in Any 100 or 200 Level Course 3

Grand Total 30

Department of Public Administration Proposed Department Core- AS Degree CIS 101 Computer Fundamentals 3 LIB 100 Library and Research Methods 2 FS 101 Freshman Seminar I 1 PA 103 Introduction to Public Service and Administration 3 PA 150 Introduction to Criminal Law 3 Or PA 260 Constitutional Law 3 PA 200 Introduction to Nonprofit Administration 3 OR PA 215 Designing Local Programs and Proposal Writing 3 PA 205 Public Personnel 3 OR PA 214 Organization Theory 3 PA 211 NYS and Local Government 3 PA 225 Public Policy and Case Management 3 PA 285 Administration of Global Institutions 3 PA 290 Internship I 3 Grand Total 30 General Education Requirements ENOL 112 College Composition I 3 ENOL 150 College Composition II 3

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BIO 101 Introduction to the Science of Biology 3 Or PHS 101 Introduction to Physical Science 3 MTH 136 Algebra and Trigonometry 3 ENOL 212 World Literature: The Evolving Canon 3 ART 100 Introduction to World Art 3 Or MUS 100 Introduction to World Music 3 HIST 200 Growth and Development of the US 3 ECON 212 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 SSC 101 Culture, Society, and Change 3 Or soc 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 BIO 211 Biotechnology and Society 3

Grand Total 30 Rationale. PA 200 or PA 215 along with PA 205 were added so that the transition from an AS to a BS degree in Public Administration would be seamless. Further, it is important that students at the Associate Degree level have an understanding of nonprofit management or proposal writing early on in the curriculum. In addition, they should develop the knowledge base for how personnel functions within an organization .PA 214 was added because the understanding of how organizations have developed and functioned in the public sector is an integral part of how public organizations function and how public policy is implemented. The PA Elective was removed so that students have the ability to focus more on their core classes as opposed to taking an elective within the same discipline and missing out on key skill sets that are needed.

AIII.2 The following revisions are proposed for the BS in Public Administration

Program: BS in Public Administration Program Codes: 2102 (HEGIS) Effective: Fall 2020 Description: The Addition of PA 214 (Organization Theory) to the PA Department Core; and, the Removal of ACCT 217 and LAW 208 from the PA Department Core to PA Degree Concentrations. The Removal of ECON 213 from Department Core (ECON 213 is now a part of the General Education Flexible Core Option).The Expansion of Electives from 3 credits to 15 credits.

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Course Credits Course Credits BS- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: MAJOR REQUIREMENTS ACCT 217 Principles of Accounting 3 CIS 101 Computer Fundamentals 3 CIS 211 Internet and Emerging Technology 3 ECON 212 Macroeconomics 3 FS 101 Freshman Seminar 101 3 LAW 208 The Legal Environment of Business 3 LIB 100 Library and Research Methods 2 MTH 213 Introduction to Statistics 3 PA 103 Introduction to Public Service and Administration 3 PA 150 Introduction to Criminal Law 3 Or PA 260 Constitutional Law 3 PA 200 Introduction to Nonprofit Administration 3 Or PA 215 Designing Local Programs 3 PA 205 Public Personnel 3 PA 211 NYS and Local Government 3 PA 225 Introduction to Public Policy 3 PA 285 International Administration 3 PA 290 Internship I 3 PA 325 Fiscal Administration 3 PA 326 Ethics in Government 3 PA 390 Research Methods and Statistics 3 PA 395 Public Administration and Disaster Management 3 PA 407 Comparative Public Administration 3 OR PA 486 Global Public Policy 3 PA 490 Internship (Capstone Course) 3 PAXXX Elective 3 Concentration -12 Credits: Choose One from the List Below Law Pathways/Criminal Justice Administration: required for students pursuing careers in law enforcement PA 150- Introduction to Criminal Law PA 235- Criminal Justice and Its Processes PA 250 - Parole and Probation PA 275 -Community Policing PA 365 -Crime and Punishment in Urban America PA 440 -Judicial Processes and Court Systems International Administration PA 395 - Public Administration and Disaster Management PA 407 -

Department of Public Administration Proposed Department Core- BS Degree

CIS 101 Computer Fundamentals 3

CIS 211 Internet and Emerging Technology 3

FS 101 Freshman Seminar I 1

LIB 100 Library and Research Methods 2

MTH 213 Introduction to Statistics 3

PA 103 Introduction to Public Service and Administration

3

PA 150 Introduction to Criminal Law

Or

PA 260 Constitutional Law 3

PA 200 Or

Introduction to Nonprofit Administration

3

PA 215 Designing Local Programs 3

PA 205 Public Personnel 3

PA 211 NYS and Local Government 3

PA 214 Organization Theory 3

PA 225• Public Policy and Caseload Management

3

PA 285 Administration of Global Institutions 3

PA 290 Internship I 3

PA 325 Fiscal Administration 3

PA 326 Ethics in Government 3

PA 390 Research Methods and Statistics 3

PA 395 Public Administration and Disaster Management

3

PA 407 Comparative Public Administration 3

OR

PA 486 Global Public Policy 3

PA 413 Program Evaluation 3

PA 450 Decision-making in Government (Capstone)

3

PA 490 Internship II 3

Electives 15 Grand Total 78 Concentration- 12 Credits: Choose One Concentration from the List Below

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Comparative Administration PA 450 -Decision Making PA 480 -Globalization and Public Administration PA 485 -Seminar: International Administration and Diplomacy PA 486 -Global Public Policy Non-Profit Administration PA 330- Public Policy, Advocacy, and Services for the Aged PA 335 -Principles of Philanthropy, Fundraising, and Development PA 340 -Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Project Management PA 395 -Public Administration and Disaster Management PA 450 -Decision Making PA 410 -Administrative Rules and Regulations PA 413 -Public Program Evaluation Public Policy PA 3XX- Blacks in Government PA 30I - Education Policy PA 315 -Case Studies in Public Policy PA 330 - Public Policy, Advocacy, and Services for the Aged PA 405 -NYC Administration PA 410 -Administrative Rules and Regulations PA 413 - Public Program Evaluation PA 415 -Policymaking and the Public Interest ECON 430/PA 430 -War on Drugs PA 450 -Decision Making PA 486 -Global Public Policy Community Development/Urban Administration PA 3XX- Blacks in Government PA 325 -Fiscal Administration PA 340 - Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Project Management PA 350 -Theories of Urban Administration PA 365 -Crime and Punishment in Urban America PA 395 -Public Administration and Disaster Management PA 405 -NYC Administration PA 410 -Administrative Rules and Regulations

PA 413 -Public Program Evaluation PA 450 -Decision Making

Law Pathways/Criminal Justice Administration: required for students pursuing careers in Law Enforcement PA 235 -Criminal Justice and Its Processes PA 250 -Parole and Probation PA 275 - Community Policing PA 311-GIS Applications PA 365 -Crime and Punishment in Urban America (If Not Taken as Part of the College Option) PA 415 - Policymaking and the Public Interest PA 440 -Judicial Processes and Court Systems International Administration ACCT 217 -Principles of Accounting LAW 208 -Legal Environment of Business PA 311 -GIS Applications PA 407 -Comparative Administration (lf Not Taken in Department Core) PA 415 -Policymaking and the Public Interest ECON 430/PA 430 -War on Drugs PA 480 -Globalization and Public Administration PA 485 - Seminar: International Administration and Diplomacy PA-486 - Global Public Policy (lf Not Taken in Department Core) Non-Profit Administration ACCT 217 -Principals of Accounting LAW 208 -Legal Environment of Business PA 301 -Education Policy PA 311 - GIS Applications PA 330 - Public Policy, Advocacy, and Services for the Aged PA 335 -Principles of Philanthropy, Fundraising, and Development PA 340 -Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Project Management PA 410 -Administrative Rules and Regulations PA 415 -Policymaking and the Public Interest Law and Public Policy ACCT 217 -Principals of Accounting LAW 208 - Legal Environment of Business PA 3XX- Blacks in Government PA 301 -Education Policy PA 311 -GIS Applications PA 315 -Case Studies in Public Policy PA 330 -Public Policy, Advocacy, and Services for the Aged PA 405 -NYC Administration PA 410 -Administrative Rules and Regulations PA 415 -Policymaking and the Public Interest ECON 430/PA 430 -War on Drugs PA 486 -Global Public Policy (If Not taken in Department Core) Community Development ACCT 217 - Principals of Accounting LAW 208 -Legal Environment of Business PA 3XX- Blacks in Government

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PA 311 -GIS Applications PA 340 - Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Project Management PA 350- Theories of Urban Administration PA 365 -Crime and Punishment in Urban America (If Not Taken as Part of the College Option) PA 405 -NYC Administration PA 410 -Administrative Rules and Regulations PA 415 -Policymaking and the Public Interest General Concentration ACCT 208 -Principals of Accounting LAW 208 -Legal Environment of Business PA 235- Criminal Justice and Its Processes PA 250 -Parole and Probation PA 275 -Community Policing PA 3XX- Blacks in Government PA 311 -GIS Applications PA 315 -Case Studies in Public Policy PA 330 -Public Policy, Advocacy, and Services for the Aged PA 335 -Principles of Philanthropy, Fundraising, and Development PA 340 - Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Project Management PA 350 -Theories of Urban Administration PA 365 -Crime and Punishment in Urban America (If Not Taken as Part of the College Option) PA 405 -NYC Administration PA 407 -Comparative Administration (If Not Taken in Department Core} PA 410 - Administrative Rules and Regulations PA 415 - Policymaking and the Public Interest ECON 430/PA 430 -War on Drugs (If Not Taken as Part of the College Option) PA 440 -Judicial Processes and Court Systems PA 480 -Globalization and Public Administration PA 485 -Seminar: International Administration and Diplomacy PA 486 - Global Public Policy (If Not taken in Department Core) General Education Requirements ENOL 112 General Education Requirements College Composition I 3 ENOL 150 College Composition II 3 BIO 101 Introduction to the Science of Biology 3 PHS 101 Introduction to Physical Science 3 MTH 136 Algebra and Trigonometry 3 ENGL 212 World Literature: The Evolving Canon 3

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ART 100 Introduction to World Art 3 Or MUS 100 Introduction to World Music 3 HlST 200 Growth and Development of the US 3 ECON 212 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 SSC 101 Culture, Society, and Change 3 Or SOC 101 introduction to Sociology 3 BIO 211 Biotechnology and Society 3 Total 30 College Option (12 Credits) Foreign Language I/Foreign Language II 6 One Socio-Cultural 3 One Integrative Knowledge 3 Total 12 Grand Total 42

Rationale. LAW 208 is not needed as a part of the department core because it is geared more toward businesses. ACCT 208 and LAW 208 are being placed in all of the concentrations. ECON 213 is now a part of the General Education curriculum and students will be advised to take this option as a part of that particular cluster. This also allows the department to free up more credits so that students could have room for more electives/a minor. Electives were increased from 3 credits to 15 credits so that students could have the flexibility of pursuing a minor.

AIII.3 The following revisions are proposed for the BS in Social Work (BSSW)

Program: BS in Social Work Program Codes: 2104 (HEGIS) Effective: Fall 2020 Description: The revised course map leaves social work majors with more College Option and Social Work elective choices to provide additional flexibility in scheduling, and academic prowess.

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Course Credits Course Credits BS- Social Work FIXED/REQUIRED CORE English Composition ENGL 112 College Composition I 3 ENGL 150 College Composition II 3 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning MTH 115 Nature of Mathematics 3 RECOMMENDED MATH COURSE: MTH 136 Algebra/Trigonometry

BS-Social Work SEMESTER I ART 100* or MUS 100* Introduction to World Art or Introduction to World Music 3 CIS 101 Computer, Technology & Society 3 ENGL 112* College Composition I 3 LIB 100* Library Research Methods 2 SSC 101* Culture, Society and Social Change 3 FS 101 Freshman Seminar 1 1 Total Credits 15

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Life and Physical Sciences BIO 101 Introduction to the Science of Biology 3 OR PHS 101 Introduction to Physical Science 3 TOTAL 12 FLEXIBLE CORE World Cultures and Global Issues ENGL 212 World Literature: The Evolving Canon 3 U.S. Experience in its Diversity HIST 200 The Growth and the Development of the U. S. 3 Creative Expressions ART 100 Introduction to World Art 3 MUS 100 Introduction to World Music 3 Individual and Society SSC 101 Culture, Society, and Social Change 3 Scientific World BIO 211 Biotechnology & Society 3 TOTAL 18 COLLEGE OPTION Foreign Language I (RECOMMENDED) 3 Foreign Language II (RECOMMENDED) 3 MASS 473 OR Hip-Hop: Political, Historical & Social Discourses (RECOMMENDED) 3 ECON 430 War on Drugs (RECOMMENDED) ENVS 200 Environmental Health Issues (RECOMMENDED) 3 TOTAL 12 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CIS 101 Computer Literacy 3 ENGL 311 Technical Writing 3 GEOG 202 Human Geography 3 HIST 101 World Civilization I 3 MTH 209 Elementary Statistics 4 PHIL 101 OR Introduction to Logic POL 101 OR Introduction to Political Science PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 SW 220 Introduction to Social Work 3

SEMESTER II ENGL 150* College Composition II 3 BIO 101* or PHS 101* Introduction to Science of Biology or Introduction to Physical Science 3 Language 101 SPAN 101, 201 or FREN 101, 201 3 PA 103* or SOC 101* Introduction to Public Administration or Introduction to Sociology 3 HIST 101* World Civilization 3 Total Credits 15 SEMESTER III BIO 211* Biotechnology & Society 3 ENGL 212* World Literature: The Evolving 3 SW 220 Introduction to Social Work 3 PHIL 101 or POL 101 or PSYC 101 Introduction to Logic or Introduction to Political Science or Introduction to Psychology 3 Language 102 SPAN 102, 201 or FREN 102, 201 3 Total Credits 15 SEMESTER IV HIST 200* The Growth & the Development of the US 3 GEOG 202 Human Geography 3 College Option Three College Option Credits 3 SW 231 Social Work Micro Practice 3 MTH 136 Algebra/Trigonometry 3 Total Credits 15 SEMESTER V SW 304 Theories of Human Behavior & Social Envi. 3 SW 337 Populations At Risk 3 SW 330 Social Work Group and Family Dynamics (Mezzo Practice) 3 SW 307 Social Research Methods: Developing a Proposal 3 SW 323 Social Work with Diverse Populations 3 Total Credits 15 SEMESTER VI SW 331 Social Work Macro Practice (Service Learning) 3 SW 308 3 Area of Interest ** 3 Electives - Only a Total of 6 Credits Needed Elective SW 303 - Spirituality 3 Elective SW 315 or SW 457 or PA 335 or a course not in your concentration 3 Total Credits 15

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SW 231 Social Work Methods: Micro Practice with Individuals : 3 SW 304 Theories of Human Behavior and the Social Environment 3 SW 308 Social Research Methods for Social Work 3 SW 323 Social Work with Diverse Populations 3 SW 330 SW Methods: Mezzo Practice with Families and Groups 3 SW 331 SW Methods: Macro Practice with Organizations & Com. 3 SW 337 Populations at Risk 3 SW 338 Social Welfare Policies and Services 3 SW 420 Field Practicum I 6 SW 421 Field Practicum II 6 CONCENTRATION See below 15 ELECTIVES See below 5 TOTAL 78 GRAND TOTAL 120 Electives - 5 Credits PA 335 Principles of Philanthropy/Fundraising/ Development 3 SW 303 Spirituality & Social Work 2 SW 315 International Social Work: Policy, Practice & Social Justice 3

SW 457 Community Organization 3

SEMESTER VII SW Area of Interest 3 SW Area of Interest 3 SW 338 Social Welfare Policies 3 SW 420 Field Practicum I Internship 6 Students with 90 credits must submit an application for SW 420 no later than February 28th in order to determine eligibility to enter Field Practicum in the Fall Semester of that year. Total Credits 15 SEMESTER VIII SW Area of Interest 3 SW Area of Interest 3 SW 421 Field Practicum II Internship 6 College Option Three Credits College Option 3 Total Credits 15 Total Credits Required 120

Rationale. The fall 2019 semester saw the addition of SW 307 as the first part of the new research sequence. SW 307 and the SW 308 were designed to cover the writing and statistical needs for the social work profession. The approved research sequence eliminated the need for social work students to take ENG 311 and MTH 209. The updated Course Map reflects those changes. The original Course Map was created before the Department was accredited in 2012 and prior to implementation of Pathways. Non-social work courses were selected in the earlier version that would round out the social work education. The total credits of social work course required for the BSSW degree under the existing Course Map are 61. With the implementation of Pathways, a number of those courses that were not in the common or flexible core that added to the course load in social work adding to a more than 120 credit degree requirement. The revised Course Map includes the required Common Core, Flexible Core, and College Option requirements plus a few selected supplemental courses as non- social work electives. Two 200 level social work courses are moved into semesters three and four. The revised course map leaves social work majors with more College Option and Social Work elective choices to provide additional flexibility in scheduling, and academic prowess.

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AIII.3 The following revisions are proposed for the Minor in Social Work

Program: Minor in Social Work Program Codes: N/A Effective: Fall 2020 Description: The proposal for the minor in social work includes eliminating SW 33 and SW 340 from the minor and replacing them with SW 231 and SW 304.

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Course Credits Course Credits Minor in Social Welfare The Minor in Social Welfare requires the following courses: SW 220: Introduction to Social Work 3 SW 330: Mezzo Practice with Families and Groups 3 SW 338: Social Welfare Policy and Services 3 SW 340: Selected Problems in Community Development 3 Total credits in the minor: 12

Minor in Social Work The Minor in Social Welfare requires the following courses: SW 220: Introduction to Social Work 3 SW 231: Social Work Methods: Micro Practice With Individuals 3 SW 304: Social Work Practice: Theories of Human behavior in the Social Environment 3 SW 330: Mezzo Practice with Families and Groups 3 Total credits in the minor: 12

Rationale. The four social work courses in the current minor originated when Social Work was under the Sociology major. SW 220, Introduction to Social Work and SW 330, Mezzo Practice with Families and Groups are two basic courses required early on in the social work course sequence. SW 338, Social Welfare Policy and services is a foundation course that does not need to be taken early in the social work sequence. SW 340, Selected Problems in Community Development is a course that is part of the child welfare concentration and not required of all social work majors. SW 220 and SW 330 will remain. SW 231, Micro Practice will be added. This is a basic methods course and should be taken as one of the first social work courses in the sequence. SW 304, Theories of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, is a basic course covering a number of theories as a foundation for the social work education. SW 220, SW 231, SW 304, and SW 330 will provide a prospective social work student with a foundation to allow them to take more advanced courses should they apply and be accepted to the program . Students must have earned 42 credits to apply to the program and 55 credits upon admission. Social work minors who enroll in the career program of their choice would be exposed to a basic foundation in the social work profession. The foundation would assist them should they apply to a graduate social work program after graduation.

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Section IV: New Courses AIV.1 Department(s) Business Administration Career [ x ] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate Academic Level [ x ] Regular [ ] Compensatory [ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial Subject Area BUS Course Number 201 Course Title Introduction to Entrepreneurship Short Description Introduction to Entrepreneurship Catalogue Description

This survey course focuses on understanding principles, concepts, and theories of entrepreneurship. Students will explore actions that successful entrepreneurs take to develop new businesses. Students will examine the basic language of entrepreneurship that key resource providers use in deciding which entrepreneurs to support. In this course emphasis will be placed on guiding students through unique challenges and opportunities typically found in highly urban cities and among entrepreneurs in disenfranchised communities . Topics explored will include: ethnic enclaves, gentrification, housing, incarceration, regulation, crime addiction, various "deserts" such as banking or food deserts and other similar public policy and administration topics. Students will also explore ways they can address these unique opportunities through business, while positioning themselves to meet corresponding challenges. This course is suited for College Now students.

Prerequisites None Credits 3 Contact Hours 3 Liberal Arts [ X ] Yes Course Attribute General Education Component

X Not Applicable

Rationale. Minority students in NYC are quite cognizant of social injustices and unequal opportunity and access among

members of the U.S. black and brown populations. A substantial portion of these students have lost trust and confidence in the government's will to objectively even the playing field. Their trust in the ability of public policies to provide equal access to quality education, careers, income, adequate and affordable housing and neighborhoods, and other similar amenities is deeply diminished. These students express dismay over detrimental impacts from wealth being transferred away from their communities, and not towards it. In response, many of these minority students seek business ownership as a solution. This 200 level course will guide students to examine urban issues surrounding minorities that could lead to entrepreneurial opportunities. Emphasis will be placed on examining opportunities that redirect wealth back into black and brown communities. The course will teach necessary actions to seize market opportunities and ward off potential pitfalls to launching a successful new business. This course can serve as a foundation for budding entrepreneurs to start successful businesses, thereby increasing their economic standing as well as increasing and highlighting our campus brand. This course is suited for students

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in any major including those who wish to launch businesses based on their current academic discipline or to become intrapraneurs in their current field.

AIV.2 Department(s) Business Administration Career [ x ] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate Academic Level [ x ] Regular [ ] Compensatory [ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial Subject Area BUS Course Number 3XX Course Title Entrepreneurship and Commercialization of Technology Short Description Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Catalogue Description

This course will combine the study of entrepreneurship with the commercialization of CUNY-based science technologies to create new businesses. Students will be guided through a series of activities that include interacting with owners and creators of CUNY patents or patentable technologies. Students will work in teams that they self-select with the approval of the instructor based on a specific technology. Teams will collaborate to develop a new business idea that solves a public problem through the use of that selected technology. Students will also pitch to and survey prospective customers, suppliers, and investors to validate their newly proposed business models. By the end of the course, each team petitions the owner(s) of a selected technology to secure its use.

Prerequisites ENG 150 (College Composition II) Credits 3 Contact Hours 3 Liberal Arts [ X ] Yes Course Attribute General Education Component

X Not Applicable

Rationale. Research shows that HBCU and PBI students are more likely to start a business as a lone individual rather than as a team. Research also shows that these students are less likely to form a technology based business. Entrepreneurs who establish new businesses with teams of co-founders, experience more new business success than those who do so individually. Entrepreneurs who form new businesses based on high tech and/or life sciences components also experience greater success. Technologies are being invented by CUNY and Medgar Evers College science researchers that contain commercial possibilities. The scientists indicate an openness to students forming businesses using their innovative technologies. Students who complete this course will be more entrepreneurial minded. Not only does this mindset make them more attractive to prospective employers, it also makes them more likely to start a successful new high-growth business. The expectation is that over time more and more technology-based businesses will be created through teams by these students, thereby increasing their economic standings and our campus brand. The cross-listed aspect of this course brings students in biology, environmental science, public administration, and business to one setting to draw on their respective expertise to

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address economic, social and environmental problems. The goal is to expand the course to other disciplines in the future. AIV.3 Department(s) Business Administration Career [ x ] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate Academic Level [ x ] Regular [ ] Compensatory [ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial Subject Area BUS Course Number 3XX Course Title Entrepreneurship Public Policy and Environmental Issues Short Description Entrepreneurship Public Policy and Environmental Catalogue Description

This course expands on ENVS 200: Environmental Health by examining the study of entrepreneurship through three interdisciplinary areas. The course will focus on environmental issues, public policy and entrepreneurship to implement green policy friendly businesses in New York City. Students will work in teams to apply principles, concepts, and theories of entrepreneurship to environmental challenges that impact urban environments. Topics will include: drinking and waste water management, sewage, air, waste and other similar topics. Students will explore ways they can capitalize on these unique opportunities while positioning themselves to meet corresponding challenges.

Prerequisites ENG 150 (College Composition II) and ENVS 200 (Environment Health Issues) Credits 3 Contact Hours 3 Liberal Arts [ X ] Yes Course Attribute General Education Component

X Not Applicable

Rationale. Looming changes in earth's physical environment are leading public policy officials to increasingly advocate green

policies. Their warnings highlight a heightened need for science, public policy, business and other students to align efforts. Moreover, minority students in New York City are particular cognizant of environmental injustice issues. They are therefore primed to engage in social activism, social entrepreneurship, not-for-profit, and for- profit activities to address problems. This course provides students a formal mechanism toward becoming economic activists in addressing unresolved environmental and public policy issues. Such unresolved issues require a solid foundation in multidisciplinary expertise in order to effect positive change. Effective activists embrace this reality and are nimble in crossing discipline lines to forge alliances. The cross-listed aspect of this course brings students in environmental science, public administration, and business to one setting to draw on their respective expertise to address economic, social and environmental problems. The goal is to expand the course to other disciplines in the future.

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AIV.4 Department(s) Business Administration Career [ x ] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate Academic Level [ x ] Regular [ ] Compensatory [ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial Subject Area BUS-PA Course Number 3XX Course Title Entrepreneurial Launch Short Description Entrepreneurial Launch Catalogue Description

This experiential learning capstone course directs students to synthesize entrepreneurial knowledge towards the potential launch of a new venture . Students will use Steve Blank's Lean LaunchPad methodology and Alex Osterwalder's Business Model Canvas to validate or disprove their hypotheses about launching a particular business. Students will seek out and then interview many prospective customers, suppliers, regulators, and other key stakeholders and partners who will provide students with key information to either validate their new business ideas, or to indicate a need for iterations, pivots, or abandonment of their original new business idea. Throughout the interview process, students will build various minimum viable products (MVPs) for interviewees to engage in conceptual, virtual, and physical usability tests. Students are encouraged to work in teams that are expected to conduct no fewer than 100 prospective customer interviews.

Prerequisites BUS 2XX: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and any 2 additional BUS entrepreneurship courses. Credits 3 Contact Hours 3 Liberal Arts [ X ] Yes Course Attribute General Education Component

X Not Applicable

Rationale: Research shows that black youth are more interested in entrepreneurship than most other groups, and that members of the black population have higher entrepreneurial intentions, activity, and start up rates than most other racial and ethnic groups. Yet, their formal business ownership rates are extremely low. Many reasons can be found with most converging on five primary antecedents: (1} propensity to become solo (vs. network) entrepreneurs; (2) entrepreneurial -finance literacy differences; (3) opportunity recognition processing differences; (4) propensity to establish a business in the informal economy; and (5) propensity to start businesses not based on technology or life sciences. This course methodically counters each of these antecedents among students. Students are guided to build on entrepreneurship theory, employ creativity and innovation to solve a market problem, study and initiate forma/ economy activity, and implement a current technology as the basis of a new business model they develop. Students will interact with prospective customers and other resource partners and providers to validate their business models and then launch. The cross-listed aspect of this course brings students in public administration and business to one setting to draw on their respective

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expertise to address economic and social problems. The goal is to expand the course to other disciplines in the future. AIV.5 Department(s) Mass Communication Career [ x ] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate Academic Level [ x ] Regular [ ] Compensatory [ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial Subject Area SPCH Course Number 100 Course Title Introduction to Speech Communication Short Description Introduction to Speech Catalogue Description

Introduction to Speech Communication is designed to strengthen students’ ability to communicate effectively in a wide range of settings, thereby increasing their competence, confidence and marketability in the global community. The course introduces students to communication theories grounded in ethics, critical listening and thinking, gathering, assessing, and analyzing research, and audience analysis. Students will also study classical and modern rhetorical applications and will apply their knowledge and understanding of these applications to interpersonal communication, job interviews, small group discussions and public presentations.

Prerequisites None Credits 3 Contact Hours 3 Liberal Arts [ X ] Yes Course Attribute General Education Component

X Not Applicable

Rationale: SPCH 100, Introduction to Speech Communications, is an entry level course taken by all non BFA students, as opposed to SPTH 102 Fundamentals of Speech, a required course taken by all BFA students. SPCH 100 encompasses the integration of intercultural, interpersonal, group communication, public speaking, and the practice of conveying the oral language. The process of synthesizing the aforementioned modes of communication into a single course is obligatory to prepare students to grapple with the diverse and vital communicative skills needed at every tier in the workplace and in personal settings. The design of the course consists of classical and modern communication theories that provide useful and pertinent information each student will be able to acquire and employ in varying speaking situations. The ultimate intent of this course is to provide students with the most relevant skills necessary to make each student marketable in the job force.

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AIV.6 Department(s) Public Administration Career [ x ] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate Academic Level [ x ] Regular [ ] Compensatory [ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial Subject Area PA Course Number 3XX Course Title Blacks in Government Short Description Blacks in Government Catalogue Description

This course, Blacks in Government, will examine political, economic, and social contributions that people of African descent have made to America at the federal, state, and local levels of government. Whether it be voting rights, obtaining government contracts, or attending similar schools as their peers, it has been through government action. More importantly, this course will analyze those critical factors outside of elections and the ballot box that leads to progressive legislation that in turn improves Black Lives.

Prerequisites ENGL 150 Credits 3 Contact Hours 3 Liberal Arts [ X ] Yes Course Attribute General Education Component

X Not Applicable

Rationale: One of the many ways that Blacks overcame their struggles in America and beyond, has been through the vehicle

of government. Whether it be voting rights, obtaining government contracts, or swimming in the same pools and drinking from the same water fountains as their peers, it has been through government action. Hence, this course the only one of its kind in colleges and universities, was created to examine political, economic, and social contributions that people of African descent have made to the US at the federal, state, and local levels of government. More importantly, students will learn that these gains are the result of Blacks increased political and civic activities and that to continue these gains, they will have to become more civically and politically active.

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AIV.7 Department(s) Social and Behavioral Sciences Career [ x ] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate Academic Level [ x ] Regular [ ] Compensatory [ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial Subject Area ANTH Course Number 300 Course Title The Anthropology of Latinx Society and Cultures Short Description The Anthropology of Latinx Catalogue Description

The rich and diverse cultures, artifacts, identities, and languages that comprise Latinx society can be studied anthropologically from various four-field perspectives. Since Latinx culture is so complex, the value of studying such distinct peoples, groups and regions expands our human knowledge and understanding of the millions of Individuals who attribute their identities to ethnic, local, regional and national Latinx boundaries. Latin America is a global region with rich historical, cultural linguistic and biological diversity .Inclusive to this diversity, the peoples and cultures of Latinx have been shaped by the experiences of colonization, conquest and globalization .This class explores the peoples and cultures that define the modern term "latinx." This Includes parts of the Caribbean, as well as Mexico, Central and South America. The course will focus on pre-Columbian life and colonization, as well as cultural aspects of post-Colonial life through modern times. This includes issues related to gender, kinship, religion, political and economic systems, language, art, indigenous peoples, immigration, and migration. In addition, this also includes cartel violence and modern social changes and challenges. The purpose of this course is to provide each student a deeper understanding of Latinx culture and societies. This course will also explore issues related to imperialism, oppression and racism before, during and after European contact.

Prerequisites ENG 112, ANTH 200 or ANTH 203 Credits 3 Contact Hours 3 Liberal Arts [ X ] Yes Course Attribute General Education Component

X Not Applicable

Rationale. Since 2016, the rise in the number of anthropology courses at the College led to a 230% increase in the number of students successfully taking at least one lower- division anthropology course for their degree. With the addition of more 200-Ievel courses, students are taking more anthropology classes and these classes are running full. In two separate surveys, 82% and 93% of students indicated that they would be interested in a minor or major in anthropology. A third survey is being completed in the Fall 2020 term to continue to assess student interest. As we now build towards a bachelors degree in Anthropology at the College, the goal is to create a program unlike any in CUNY, one which focuses

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on three main areas: creating a global citizen, an applied degree focused on real-world issues and careers, and social justice. The purpose of the course is to engage and provide each student a deeper understanding of Latinx culture and societies. This course will explore issues related to Imperialism, oppression, and racism before, during and after European contact. The College's increasing diversity of Latinx students would also benefit for this course regardless of major. Also, as we build to offering a degree in the discipline, a course of this kind is essential for local and global awareness. In addition, the course can serve other disciplines as it has many connections to courses and curriculum, including, but not limited to, political science, business, social work, and history. AIV.8 Department(s) Social and Behavioral Sciences Career [ x ] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate Academic Level [ x ] Regular [ ] Compensatory [ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial Subject Area GEOG Course Number 304 Course Title Population Geography Short Description Population Geography Catalogue Description

This course analyzes the geography of human populations and demographics. It analyzes the spatial aspects of population structure, migration, and public health. Students will learn how to identify and analyze demographic data and interpret demographic measures.

Prerequisites GEOG 101 or GEOG 201 or GEOG 202 Credits 3 Contact Hours 3 Liberal Arts [ X ] Yes Course Attribute General Education Component

X Not Applicable

Rationale: This course will be a major elective for students in the BA of Liberal Studies degree and will be a major elective for other degrees currently in development (BA/BS of Sociology, BA/BS of Geography). Population geographers work in fields related to demographic analysis, in industries including federal, state, and municipal government, market research, and public health. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook identifies job titles including demographer, epidemiologist, survey researcher, regional planner, which the handbook ranks as having ‘above average’ job growth. Students in this course will gain industry relevant skills for analyzing demographic data and applying demographic tools.

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AIV.9 Department(s) Social and Behavioral Sciences Career [ x ] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate Academic Level [ x ] Regular [ ] Compensatory [ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial Subject Area GEOG Course Number 405 Course Title Advanced Geographic Information Systems Short Description Advanced Geographic Information Systems Catalogue Description

This course reinforces and deepens students’ knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS). Students will learn advanced spatial analysis and visualization skills, and evaluate industry and policy applications of GIS. The course will address fields in the geospatial industry such as spatial statistics, spatial modeling, geovisualization, big data, web-GIS, and open-source GIS.

Prerequisites GEOG 303 or ANTH 309 or ENVS 319 or PA 311 Credits 3 Contact Hours 3 Liberal Arts [ X ] Yes Course Attribute General Education Component

X Not Applicable

Rationale: This course will equip students with the advanced technology and data analysis skills necessary to enter a GIS graduate program or to pursue employment as an entry-level GIS analyst. This fits the College’s mission to deliver “high quality, professional, career oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education.” First, the course trains students in a skillset that is in demand across a number of industries. Already a well-established STEM field, future growth in the geospatial industry is expected to be especially rapid in public policy, environmental management, telecommunications, and engineering. The American GIS job market is strong and growing: the Bureau of Labor Statistics rates job growth in this field as ‘much faster than average.’ Second, the course links the development of technical skills to the broader mission of a liberal arts education. In particular, the course emphasizes working with quantitative and geospatial data. It is important that students be given multiple opportunities to understand, analyze, and interpret data. Data are often difficult for undergraduate students to analyze and interpret. GIS gives students another way to understand data by modeling and visualizing it.

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Section V: Changes in Existing Courses

AV.1 Proposed changes in existing courses in the Department of Business Administration FROM: TO:

Department(s) Business Administration

Career [x] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate

Academic Level [x] Regular [ ] Compensatory

[ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial

Subject Area Business

Course Prefix &

Number

MAR 339

Course Title Marketing for Entrepreneurs

Description The course focuses on the marketing strategies that include how to develop

and implement marketing plans that have the support of the local community and how to target the community resources. The course also examines the various models of marketing, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the marketing approaches such as advertising, direct mail,

and personal setting in the local community.

Pre/ Co

Requisites

Pre-requisites: None

Co-requisite: None

Department(s) N/C

Career N/C

Academic Level N/C

Subject Area N/C

Course Prefix &

Number

N/C

Course Title N/C

Description This course will guide students to search and identify

markets of people and/or organizations that are primed

to purchase a new product. Students will learn to

identify new business ideas that emerge based on

already existing markets of prospective buyers. This

preferred market-oriented approach is in contrast to a

less effective product-oriented approach of developing

new business ideas first, and only after, searching for

market of buyers that will purchase those products.

The course focuses on marketing strategies that include

how to develop and implement marketing plans that

have the support of the local community and how to

target community resources. The course also examines

various models of marketing such as advertising, direct

mail, and personal selling in the local community.

Pre/ Co

Requisites Pre-requisites: ENG 150 (College

Composition II)

Co-requisite: N/C

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Credits N/C

Hours N/C

Liberal Arts N/C

Course Attribute

(e.g. Writing

Intensive, WAC,

etc.)

N/C

General

Education

Component

_x Not Applicable

Required

English Composition

Mathematics

Science

Flexible

World Cultures

US Experience in its

Diversity

Creative Expression

Individual and Society

Scientific World

Effective: Fall 2020

Rationale: This proposed course revision eliminates MAR 231 as a prerequisite in order to eliminate an unnecessary barrier to many students who could benefit from this course, and to eliminate many of the MAR 231 hidden prerequisites. It is now common practice to provide entrepreneurial marketing education to students who have never before taken any marketing or business courses. The course revision also updates and enhances the course description to reflect current practices in entrepreneurial marketing education.

Credits 3

Hours 3

Liberal Arts [x] Yes [ ] No

Course Attribute

(e.g. Writing

Intensive, WAC,

etc.)

NA

General

Education

Component

_x Not Applicable

Required

English Composition

Mathematics

Science

Flexible

World Cultures

US Experience in its

Diversity

Creative Expression

Individual and Society

Scientific World

Effective:

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AV.2 Proposed changes in existing courses in the Department of Public Administration FROM: TO:

Department(s) Public Administration

Career [x] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate

Academic Level [x] Regular [ ] Compensatory

[ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial

Subject Area Public Administration

Course Prefix &

Number

PA 225

Course Title Introduction to Public Policy

Description This course spans the related disciplines of the: political and the social sciences in an

attempt to analyze and synthesize the respective inputs of each in the public policy making process. Various topologies are followed to provide students with orientation to both descriptive and prescriptive approaches to policy-making in the public interest.

Pre/ Co

Requisites

Pre-requisites: ENGL 112, PA 103

Co-requisite: ENGL 112

Department(s) N/C

Career N/C

Academic Level N/C

Subject Area N/C

Course Prefix &

Number

N/C

Course Title Public Policy and Caseload Management

Description This course focuses on the implementation or public policy

through the individuals that interface with public and

nonprofit organizations daily. Students will learn the

process of balancing organization, culture, management,

and problem solving through their daily workload and

programmatic activities.

Pre/ Co

Requisites Pre-requisites: N/C

Co-requisite: N/C

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Credits N/C

Hours N/C

Liberal Arts N/C

Course Attribute

(e.g. Writing

Intensive, WAC,

etc.)

N/C

General

Education

Component

_x Not Applicable

Required

English Composition

Mathematics

Science

Flexible

World Cultures

US Experience in its

Diversity

Creative Expression

Individual and Society

Scientific World

Effective: Fall 2020

Rationale. It is important for students to have a deeper understanding of the skillsets that are needed when they enter the workforce. More

often than not, students at the Associates and Baccalaureate degree levels have the opportunity to work directly with the agency’s

clientele. As a result, they must have the knowledge and wherewithal needed to satisfy the clientele's needs.

Credits 3

Hours 3

Liberal Arts [x] Yes [ ] No

Course Attribute

(e.g. Writing

Intensive, WAC,

etc.)

NA

General

Education

Component

_x Not Applicable

Required

English Composition

Mathematics

Science

Flexible

World Cultures

US Experience in its

Diversity

Creative Expression

Individual and Society

Scientific World

Effective:

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AV.3 Proposed changes in existing courses in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences FROM: TO:

Department(s) Social and Behavioral Science

Career [x] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate

Academic Level [x] Regular [ ] Compensatory

[ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial

Subject Area Geography

Course Prefix &

Number

GEOG 201

Course Title Physical Geography

Description The course will examine the various components of

the natural environment, the nature and

characteristics of the physical elements, the physical

process involved in their development, their

distribution and basic interrelationships. Among the

topics to be treated are size and shape of the earth

and earth movements. Others are the composition of

the atmosphere, weather and climate; temperature,

precipitation, humidity, air pressure, and winds.

Students will be trained in the art of using weather

instruments to measure these elements. The course

will also discuss modern weather maps, world

climatic regions and influence of climate on

vegetation, soil, and human activities.

Pre/ Co

Requisites

Pre-requisites: ENGL 150

Co-requisite: None

Department(s) N/C

Career N/C

Academic Level N/C

Subject Area N/C

Course Prefix &

Number

N/C

Course Title N/C

Description This course examines the relationship between humans

and the environment. It explains the geography of the

major earth systems: the atmosphere, biosphere,

hydrosphere, and lithosphere. It analyzes

pressing environmental problems, including climate

change, pollution, habitat conservation, and natural

hazards (such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods).

Students will use scientific methods and

geospatial technologies to analyze data.

Pre/ Co

Requisites Pre-requisites: NONE

Co-requisite: N/C

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Credits N/C

Hours N/C

Liberal Arts N/C

Course Attribute

(e.g. Writing

Intensive, WAC,

etc.)

N/C

General

Education

Component

_x Not Applicable

Required

English Composition

Mathematics

Science

Flexible

World Cultures

US Experience in its

Diversity

Creative Expression

Individual and Society

Scientific World

Effective: Fall 2020

Rationale. Updating the course description to reflect modern terminology and current teaching practices in the discipline. Removing the

pre-requisite because this is an introductory course.

Credits 3

Hours 3

Liberal Arts [x] Yes [ ] No

Course Attribute

(e.g. Writing

Intensive, WAC,

etc.)

NA

General

Education

Component

_x Not Applicable

Required

English Composition

Mathematics

Science

Flexible

World Cultures

US Experience in its

Diversity

Creative Expression

Individual and Society

Scientific World

Effective:

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AV.4 Proposed changes in existing courses in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences FROM: TO:

Department(s) Social and Behavioral Science

Career [x] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate

Academic Level [x] Regular [ ] Compensatory

[ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial

Subject Area Geography

Course Prefix &

Number

GEOG 202

Course Title Human Geography

Description The main purpose of this course is to introduce students

to the study of Geography as a Social Science by

emphasizing the concepts that relate to humans. The

course will provide answers to basic questions which

Human Geographers often ask-where do people live?

Why are they there? How do the different cultural

groups earn a living in their environments? What are the

consequences of their activities for mother earth? The

course will also discuss levels of economic

development; spatial distribution of more developed

countries; types of economic activities (primary,

secondary, tertiary, and quaternary); settlement

geography (urban and rural); growth of the megalopolis;

population growth and environmental deterioration.

Pre/ Co

Requisites

Pre-requisites: ENGL 150

Co-requisite: None

Department(s) N/C

Career N/C

Academic Level N/C

Subject Area N/C

Course Prefix &

Number

N/C

Course Title N/C

Description This course examines the spatial distribution of human

populations. It explains the spatial structure and dynamics

of demography, migration, culture, economic

development, politics, and urbanization. It analyzes

pressing global problems such as mass migrations,

economic inequality, cultural globalization, and

urbanization. Students will use scientific methods and

geospatial technologies to analyze data.

Pre/ Co

Requisites Pre-requisites: NONE

Co-requisite: N/C

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Credits N/C

Hours N/C

Liberal Arts N/C

Course Attribute

(e.g. Writing

Intensive, WAC,

etc.)

N/C

General

Education

Component

_x Not Applicable

Required

English Composition

Mathematics

Science

Flexible

World Cultures

US Experience in its

Diversity

Creative Expression

Individual and Society

Scientific World

Effective: Fall 2020

Rationale. Updating the course description to reflect modern terminology and current teaching practices in the discipline. Removing the

pre-requisite because this is an introductory course.

Credits 3

Hours 3

Liberal Arts [x] Yes [ ] No

Course Attribute

(e.g. Writing

Intensive, WAC,

etc.)

NA

General

Education

Component

_x Not Applicable

Required

English Composition

Mathematics

Science

Flexible

World Cultures

US Experience in its

Diversity

Creative Expression

Individual and Society

Scientific World

Effective:

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AV.5 Proposed changes in existing courses in the Department of Social Work FROM: TO:

Department(s) Social Work

Career [x] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate

Academic Level [x] Regular [ ] Compensatory

[ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial

Subject Area Social Work

Course Prefix &

Number

SW 231

Course Title Social Work Methods: Micro Practice with Individuals

Description This is the first of three social work methods courses.

This course introduces the knowledge and skills of

generalist social work practice including engagement,

assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation,

termination and follow-up. The empowerment and

strengths perspectives, and social work values and ethics

are applied to practice with clients of diverse racial,

cultural, class and religious backgrounds. Focus is on

micro practice with individuals and families.

Pre/ Co

Requisites

Pre-requisites: ENGL 150 & SW 220

Co-requisite: None

Department(s) N/C

Career N/C

Academic Level N/C

Subject Area N/C

Course Prefix &

Number

N/C

Course Title N/C

Description N/C

Pre/ Co

Requisites Pre-requisites: ENG 150

Co-requisite: N/C

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Credits N/C

Hours N/C

Liberal Arts N/C

Course Attribute

(e.g. Writing

Intensive, WAC,

etc.)

N/C

General

Education

Component

_x Not Applicable

Required

English Composition

Mathematics

Science

Flexible

World Cultures

US Experience in its

Diversity

Creative Expression

Individual and Society

Scientific World

Effective: Fall 2020

Rationale. The prerequisites are being updated to reflect accurate learning needs and course sequencing based on five years of

accreditation. The updated prerequisites will allow for a smoother transition through the degree program making it easier for

students to graduate on time. Less error messages will be generated. This is the first phase in modifying the Social Work curriculum to

better meet student learning needs and required Council of Social Work Education competencies.

Credits 3

Hours 3

Liberal Arts [x] Yes [ ] No

Course Attribute

(e.g. Writing

Intensive, WAC,

etc.)

NA

General

Education

Component

_x Not Applicable

Required

English Composition

Mathematics

Science

Flexible

World Cultures

US Experience in its

Diversity

Creative Expression

Individual and Society

Scientific World

Effective:

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AV.6 Proposed changes in existing courses in the Department of Social Work FROM: TO:

Department(s) Social Work

Career [x] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate

Academic Level [x] Regular [ ] Compensatory

[ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial

Subject Area Social Work

Course Prefix &

Number

SW 303

Course Title Spirituality and Social Work

Description Social workers must be equipped to respond to clients in

spiritually sensitive and appropriate ways that facilitate

the practice of the profession and benefit clients. This

course engages students in a critical examination of the

role of culture, religion and spirituality in a systematic

effort to address holistically the needs of individuals,

families and communities drawing upon the services of

a social worker. Recognizing that persons are shaped

not only by biological, psychological, and sociological

experiences but also spiritual and cultural experiences,

this course will examine critical issues related to culture,

religion and spirituality and social work practice in

regards to clients of diverse cultural, religious and

philosophical perspectives. The course will provide

answers to such questions as: What is spirituality? How

is it relevant to social work practice?

Pre/ Co

Requisites

Pre-requisites: ENGL 150, SW 220 or SW 231

Co-requisite: None

Department(s) N/C

Career N/C

Academic Level N/C

Subject Area N/C

Course Prefix &

Number

N/C

Course Title N/C

Description N/C

Pre/ Co

Requisites Pre-requisites: SW 220, SW 231

Co-requisite: N/C

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Credits 3

Hours N/C

Liberal Arts N/C

Course Attribute

(e.g. Writing

Intensive, WAC,

etc.)

N/C

General

Education

Component

_x Not Applicable

Required

English Composition

Mathematics

Science

Flexible

World Cultures

US Experience in its

Diversity

Creative Expression

Individual and Society

Scientific World

Effective: Fall 2020

Rationale. The prerequisites are being updated to reflect accurate learning needs and course sequencing based on five years of

accreditation. The updated prerequisites will allow for a smoother transition through the degree program making it easier for students to

graduate on time. This is the first phase in modifying the Social Work curriculum to better meet student learning needs and required

Council of Social Work Education competencies.

Credits 2

Hours 3

Liberal Arts [x] Yes [ ] No

Course Attribute

(e.g. Writing

Intensive, WAC,

etc.)

NA

General

Education

Component

_x Not Applicable

Required

English Composition

Mathematics

Science

Flexible

World Cultures

US Experience in its

Diversity

Creative Expression

Individual and Society

Scientific World

Effective:

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AV.7 Proposed changes in existing courses in the Department of Social Work FROM: TO:

Department(s) Social Work

Career [x] Undergraduate [ ] Graduate

Academic Level [x] Regular [ ] Compensatory

[ ] Developmental [ ] Remedial

Subject Area Social Work

Course Prefix &

Number

SW 304

Course Title Theories of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Description This course focuses on theory and knowledge of

individuals and families including biological, social,

psychological, spiritual and cultural factors that impact

human development and behavior in a global context.

Utilizing the generalist approach to social work practice,

a social systems perspective is applied to understand the

relationships between and among individuals, families

and the broader social environment. Diversity is

presented in its many facets covering ethnicity, culture,

race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, age, and

disability. The impact of discrimination and other

forms of oppression on individual development and

behavior are examined.

Pre/ Co

Requisites

Pre-requisites: ENGL 112

Co-requisite: None

Department(s) N/C

Career N/C

Academic Level N/C

Subject Area N/C

Course Prefix &

Number

N/C

Course Title N/C

Description N/C

Pre/ Co

Requisites Pre-requisites: SW 220

Co-requisite: N/C

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Credits N/C

Hours N/C

Liberal Arts N/C

Course Attribute

(e.g. Writing

Intensive, WAC,

etc.)

N/C

General

Education

Component

_x Not Applicable

Required

English Composition

Mathematics

Science

Flexible

World Cultures

US Experience in its

Diversity

Creative Expression

Individual and Society

Scientific World

Effective: Fall 2020

Rationale. The prerequisites are being updated to reflect accurate learning needs and course sequencing based on five years of

accreditation. The updated prerequisites will allow for a smoother transition through the degree program making it easier for students

to graduate on time. This is the first phase in modifying the Social Work curriculum to better meet student learning needs and required

Council of Social Work Education competencies.

Credits 3

Hours 3

Liberal Arts [x] Yes [ ] No

Course Attribute

(e.g. Writing

Intensive, WAC,

etc.)

NA

General

Education

Component

_x Not Applicable

Required

English Composition

Mathematics

Science

Flexible

World Cultures

US Experience in its

Diversity

Creative Expression

Individual and Society

Scientific World

Effective:

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Section VI: Courses Withdrawn

NONE

Section VII: Affiliation Agreements

NONE