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Fontbonne University offers the following courses related to the Fall 2011 Dedicated Semester:
College of Global Business and Professional Studies
M. Alexander BUS293 Understanding and Managing Diversity: Empowering All to Contribute* MWF 10:00-10:50
Behavioral Sciences
R. Foushee PSY445 Biological Psychology* TR 12:30-1:45
J. Gergeceff SOC355 Social Aspects of Aging* R 4:00-6:30
J. Snyder PSY200 Developmental Psychology* TR 12:30-1:45
Yates PSY 315 Abnormal Psychology T 6:00-8:30
Biological and Physical Sciences
Birch/Smith BIO119 Biology of Disability* WF 10:00-11:50
M10-11:50 Lab
Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
B. Meyer CDS101 Introduction to Communication Disorders (1) T 3:30-4:20
R Lewis DEA100 Psychology of Deafness F 1:00-2:50
Swanson CDS580 Practical Applications of Aug Communication Systems and Assistive Tech W 4:30-7:00
Education/Special Education
D. Anthony EDU120 Psychology of the Exceptional Child MW 3:00-4:15
M. Gray EDU586 Studies in Disability and Exceptionality W 7:05-9:35
M. Gray EDU494/594/CDS 494/595 Studies in Autism T 7:05-9:35
English and Communication
P.Muldoon ENG120/293 The Dark Night of the Mind:Themes of Mental Illness in Literature* TR11-12:15
History, Philosophy, Religion
S. Stopke PHL/BIO293D Biomedical Ethics* TR 2:00-3:15
R. Rosenberg REL100 Introduction to Religious Studies* Online
Honors
S. Lenihan HON294 Disabilities in Literature and Media (cross listed EDU120/ENG494) TR 2:00-3:15
Human Environmental Sciences
J. Duncan HES556 Child and Family Theory* M 4:30-7:20
A. Edwards HES397 Advocacy in Professional Practice: Through the Lens of Disabilities* 01 R 12:30-1:45
Blended Web Course 10 M 6:00-7:15
Interdisciplinary Studies
S. Boul/L.Doyle INT293 Special Topics: Service Learning in the Disability Community* TBA
Mathematics and Computer Science
T. Jevanjee CIS394/CED594 Special Topics in Computer Science:
Universal Design and Tech for Individuals with Disabilities* T 7:00-9:30
Social Work
K. Cowart SWK440 Understanding Children’s Mental Health Needs* T 2:00-4:30
S. Jackson SWK100 Introduction to Social Work* TR 9:30-10:45
L. Newitt SWK293Empowerment for People with Disabilities in the Workplace(1 credit)* W 5-7 (10/12-12/7)
*Courses created or adapted specifically for the 2011 Dedicated Semester
Graduate Courses
CED594 Special Topics in CS: Universal Design and Tech for Ind with Disabilities
HES556 Child and Family Theory
EDU586 Studies in Disability and Exceptionality
EDU594/CDS 595 Studies in Autism
CDS580 Practical Applications of Aug Communication Systems and Assistive Tech
Course Descriptons are provided below:
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies
M. Alexander BUS293 Understanding and Managing Diversity: Empowering All to Contribute
This course will explore how management can lead to empower a 21st Century workforce to contribute to the success of both for profit and not for profit organizations. Case studies will be utilized in the study of actual organizations as they strive to empower all employees in today’s organizations. This will include work teams with diversity in religion, race, gender, and disabilities to name just a few. In addition, the ethics of workplace diversity will be explored.
Behavioral Sciences
R. Foushee PSY445 Biological Psychology
This course examines the foundations of the nervous system and related biological systems, and covers how these systems affect human behavior, thought, and emotional functioning across the lifespan. As a dedicated semester course, we will explore how these systems are organized in humans with varying ability statuses and discuss how to maximize human functioning through occupational therapy and related professions. We will begin with an overview of nerve cell structure and neural systems, then focus on the various functional systems that control behavior, thought, and emotions. Specifically, we will study how interrelated biological processes control sensory processing, movement, addiction, mental illness, and aging-related changes in functioning.
J. Gergeceff SOC355 Social Aspects of Aging
This course provides an overview of the aging process and selected aspects of the social life of the older person. We will cover theories of aging, results of studies on aging and older persons, and practical aspects of the lives of older people in the United States.
J. Snyder PSY200 Developmental Psychology
Developmental Psychology is the study of human development across the life span including infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. This course will include a focus on disabilities and their impact on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development.
R. Foushee PSY315 Abnormal Psychology
Same description as in the catalog
Biological and Physical Sciences
Birch/Smith BIO119 Biology of Disability
An introductory course exploring the biological basis of disability including genetic, infectious and traumatic injury, as the strategies employed to overcome disability and the consequences of those strategies.
Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
B. Meyer CDS101 Introduction to Communication Disorders (1 credit hour)
Same description as in the catalog
R Lewis DEA100 Psychology of Deafness
Same description as in the catalog
G Rice CDS580 Practical Applications of Aug Communication Systems and Assistive Tech
Same description as in the catalog
Education/Special Education
D. Anthony EDU120 Psychology of the Exceptional Child
Same description as in the catalog
M. Gray EDU586 Studies in Disability and Exceptionality
This course is based on extensive study in areas of disability and society, disability and the media, and the civil rights quest of people with disabilities. Students will attend speaker forums of experts in disabilities, will be involved in meetings of a conference or an organized advocacy group, and prepare their own presentations on appropriate topics to gain multiple perspectives of ability/disability and an understanding of exceptionality and disability culture.
M Gray EDU494/594/CDS 494/595 Studies in Autism
This course is an overview of the nature of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) from infancy through adulthood including diverse manifestations of the condition from mild to severe. Historical roots, definitions, current research, and policy supports will be addressed. Critical issues impacting individuals with ASD such as social deficits, communication disorders, and behavioral differences are also explored. Theoretical frameworks and evidence based practices that support the learning and development of individuals with ASC will be presented. Ten hours of field experience is included.
English and Communication
P. Muldoon ENG120/293 The Dark Night of the Mind: Themes of Mental Illness in Literature
So often the term disability is identified with physical disabilities. However, this course explores the disability of mental illness as it is represented in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and film. The course moves chronologically in order to show through literature the historical development of attitudes in Western culture toward mental illness and how it is expressed in social, medical, legal, and educational language. The goal of this course is for students to encounter literary representations of mental illness and to critically analyze through reading, discussion and writing how language constructs social perceptions of the mental illness and ultimately the impact of those perceptions have on real people in society.
History, Philosophy, Religion
S. Stopke PHL/BIO293D Biomedical Ethics
A survey course exploring methods of ethical decision making regarding such issues as eugenics, euthanasia, physical assisted termination, fair resource allocation, impaired and compromised health individuals, etc.
R. Rosenberg REL100 Introduction to Religious Studies
This introductory course studies religion as a search for and a response to what humans experience as holy in its conceptual, performative and social dimensions. It analyzes primary forms of religious expression. During the Dedicated Semester The Disability Experience: Quest of Empowerment, this course gives particular attention to religious reflections on the vulnerable and marginalized.
Honors
S. Lenihan HON294 Disabilities in Literature and Media (cross listed EDU120/ENG494)
This course is a study of the psychological, social, and educational aspects of children with disabilities. It is a general introduction of the characteristics and needs of exceptional individuals and issues related to their education. Additionally, it will include basic information about the field of special education, its history, legal foundations, and recommended educational practices. This course explores how individuals with disabilities are portrayed in various literary genre (novels, short stories, poetry, essays, and nonfiction), performance are pieces, film and in broadcast, print and internet media.
Human Environmental Sciences
J. Duncan HES556 Child and Family Theory
A comparative study of the major theories utilized in child and family studies. Attention is given to structure, content, and major research finding. During the dedicated semester, students will participate in an examination of family theories exemplified through the experience of disability.
A. Edwards HES397 Advocacy in Professional Practice: Through the Lens of Disabilities
This course examines strategies for individuals to use as advocates for the common good within personal, professional, and community settings. Students in this course will examine issues including the legal right and responsibilities of individuals and families, the impact of economics and technology in a global society, the impact of cultural and economic diversity on resource management, and the relationships between individuals, families, businesses, and community assessments. Life skills associated with coping strategies and conflict management will be addressed. For the dedicated semester, the topic of disability will serve as a discussion theme throughout the course content.
Interdisciplinary Studies
S. Boul/L. Doyle INT293 Special Topics: Service Learning in the Disability Community
While doing direct service with agencies that serve individuals with disabilities in the community around St. Louis, students will gather together to reflect upon their service experiences and to discuss topics such as, but not limited to: representations of disability, disability language awareness, Catholic Social Teaching, etiquette for communication with people with disabilities, and able-body privilege. For two credit hours students are expected to volunteer 40 hours over the course of the semester. For three credit hours, students are expected to volunteer 80 hours.
Mathematics and Computer Science
T. Jevanjee CIS394/CED594 Special Topics: Universal Design and Tech for Individuals with Disabilities
The focus of the course will be how technology is used to assist and advance individuals with disabilities, while teaching and keeping the broad perspectives of Universal Design. This course will include explorations of and provide resources for assistive technologies such as computerized communication systems, alternative keyboards, cochlear implants, electronic mobility devices, and many more. This course will be team taught by members of the Mathematics and CS faculty as well as members of other disciplines. A variety of venues will be included such as guest speakers who are professionals in the fields, panel discussions and “field trips.”
Social Work
S. Jackson SWK100 Introduction to Social Work
This course introduces students to the profession of social work its field of practice. It provides an introduction to social work theories, values, and skills and defines how generalist social workers use their professional expertise to help people solve a variety of problems and improve their lives. The history of social work and its linkage to social justice issues and social welfare policy will be explored. This course will study specific social work theories and skills supporting empowerment of individuals experiencing disabilities.
Newitt SWK293 Empowerment for People with Disabilities in the Workplace (1 credit hour)
This course will offer students a perspective on how people with disabilities can be accommodated for in a workplace. Topics covered will include legal rights, an understanding of social security benefits and how they are affected by employment, resources for seeking, obtaining and retaining employment, and additional supports that are available through agencies throughout the St. Louis area.
K. Cowart SWK440 Understanding Children’s Mental Health Needs*
This course provides an introduction to mental health disorders frequently diagnosed in children. The impact that childhood mental health disorders have on children, their families, and the community is explored. The concept of risk factors and protective factors are ongoing themes throughout the course with a particular focus on a strengths-based approach. Attention is also paid to prevention and the importance of early intervention, as well as learning strategies to successfully work with challenging children in any environment.