The School of Social Work is offering a new minor in Community Organizing and Development.
The School of Social Work is also offering several spring Social Work undergraduate-level electives, open to all majors and non-degree students. Register as normal, but if you have questions about a course, please email them at swinfo@buffalo.edu.
SW 140 Organizing and Advocacy
#21843,
Monday, Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m., Location TDB
This
course focuses on the nuts and bolts of organizing and the strategies
that inform advocacy with an emphasis on the roles social capital has on
networking effectively across groups and
systems. Because the skills and tasks of organizing and advocacy are
predominately to catalyze and agitate for change, students will examine
relevant policies and learn how to identify and map the distribution of
power they promote particularly as they influence
access to services and support in neighborhoods and communities. With
an understanding of power and its impact on community capacity building,
students will explore and engage in opportunities to apply
cross-cultural communication in traditional media and
public speaking. (3 cr. hr.)
SW 150 Social Media in Social Change, #21844,
Tuesday, Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 7:20 p.m., Location TBD
The
purpose of this course is to familiarize students with social media and
social networking as they influence community change. Specifically,
students will be introduced to the fundamental
terms and concepts of social media and networking, including various
interfaces, tools, and platforms that may be leveraged to promote
community change and development. Students will also explore existing
scholarship and best practices, as well as issues of
social justice, burdens of adversity, social disadvantage, and human
rights as they apply to the democratization of technology. Students will
examine the challenges, opportunities, and future applications of
social media and networking related to community
change. (3 cr. hr.)
SW 230 Theories and Policies of Community Organizing and Development (Hybrid), #23952, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 11:20
a.m., Fillmore 325, North Campus
This
course provides students with an understanding of the ways in which the
history of community organizing and development informs community
theory and policy across urban and rural settings.
With an emphasis on group development theory, students will be
introduced to the major theories and policies that impact
neighborhood/community capacity, including but not limited to theories
of poverty, inequality, human rights, urban and rural community
organizing and development, and neighborhood organizing. A particular
focus is the intersection of these theories and policies within this
framework that can create social capital and foster entrepreneurship,
social innovation, and cross-sector collaboration.
(3 cr. hr.)
SW 235 Responses to Child Maltreatment, #21841, Monday, Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m, Clemen 106 North Campus
This
course focuses on interdisciplinary system responses to child
maltreatment, including trauma-informed and human rights-based
approaches. The course explores responses across multiple
community systems, including child welfare agencies, health care
systems, law enforcement, and schools. This course is designed for, but
not limited to, students who are interested in public health, social
work, human services, nursing and other health professions,
sociology, psychology, law, and education. (3 cr. hr.)
SW 245 Global Child Advocacy Issues, #21842, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.,
351 Millard Fillmore Academic Center (MFAC), North Campus
This
course is designed to increase student understanding of the adverse
experiences of children growing up in various countries. The purpose of
this course is to expose students to considerations
of socioeconomics, health, culture, religion, and politics and how
these affect the welfare and well-being of children across the world.
This course examines advocacy efforts using a trauma-informed, human
rights framework.
(3 cr. hr.)
SW309LEC Developing Leadership in Communities, #
23953, Monday/Wednesday 6pm-7:20pm, Talbot 106, North Campus
Description:
This course focuses on development of leadership skills and strategies
that foster community engagement and strengthen the natural leadership
of residents within neighborhoods and
communities. Students will examine theories of leadership and the ways
in which they influence organizational structures that promote community
well-being. Central to this course is the acquisition and application
of strategies that can be used to enhance
the development of skills as well as the exercise of leadership by
neighborhood and community resident. (3 cr. hr.)
SW 401 Black Masculinities (Undergraduate and Graduate)
# 23572 (UNG), #24048 (GRAD) Wed, 9-11:50am Obrien 210, North Campus
This
course concerns the exploration of Black masculinity and the various
policies that shape how Black male identity is viewed in America and how
those policies shape the gendered perspectives/behaviors
of the Black male. Consistent with an interdisciplinary approach the
course will focus on a number of domains that impact Black men such as
the prison industrial complex, poverty, violence, education and draw
from a number of disciplines such as social work,
history and sociology. We start our consideration of this topic with an
examination of the institution of slavery in America between the
17th century and the beginning of the 20th century
which set the
foundation for Black masculinity in America. Theories that aim to
explain Black male outcomes will be incorporated throughout the course. (3 cr. hr.)
SW101 Human Biology,
online, #22209
This course will
provide a foundational understanding of human biology with emphasis on
the biological bases of behaviors and issues of concern to social
workers. This course is designed to meet the human
biology prerequisites for Masters in Social Work students, and will
cover the basics of human biology including anatomical systems and
structures, development from conception through aging and death;
genetics, evolution, and biological and environmental interactions.
The focus of the course is not only on biology but also on the critical
analysis of the interplay between human biology and social issues.
Discussions will cover the biological bases of phenomena including but
not limited to addictions, mental illness, sexuality,
and aggression. Emphasis throughout the course also will be placed on
biological processes related to trauma and stress.
Exercise Science will be offering a new course in Spring 2020 titled: ES 352 Sports Nutrition for Coaches. This is a 3 credit course that will be offered online. The course is open to any student with a junior or senior standingwho has completed the following prerequisites: NTR 108 Human Nutritionand NTR 109 Nutrition in Practice. This course is well-suited to students who are currently coaching sports teams or planning to become sport coaches in the future. The course will also benefit student athletes who would like to gain a better understanding of how nutrition affects sport performance.
Course description: The
best technical instruction, coaching methods and conditioning regimens
are beneficial only if an athlete’s body is properly fueled and able to
operate at peak efficiency.
This course will provide scientific-based nutrition information and
nutritional advice that coaches and athletes need in order to improve
and maintain optimal performance. This course presents nutritional
concepts tailored for application by advanced athletics
in any sport.
The Social
Sciences Interdisciplinary program (IDP) is pleased to offer a new Minor
in Nonprofit Leadership, open to all UB undergraduates!
The Minor in Nonprofit
Leadership provides students with an understanding of how nonprofit
organizations differ from corporations and government entities in their
structure and function, as well as exposure to practical skills (e.g.,
development, grantwriting, program evaluation) and topics related to working in
nonprofit organizations. The minor is ideal for students who are interested in
social or public service, who care about advancing a cause, or who want to have
a social or civic impact on their communities. Students may use a limited
number of approved courses from multiple UB departments to fulfill the minor,
making it an excellent complement to a wide range of undergraduate majors.
The minor consists of 18 credit hours, including two
required courses (SSC 103 and SSC 235) and a variety of elective options.
Interested students are encouraged to review the program
requirements. Questions may be directed to the IDP office in 203 Clemens or
at 716-645-2245 x0.
The Minor in Addiction Studies is unique in
drawing from experts from many different disciplines—medical, humanities,
legal, social sciences, and more—to provide multi-perspective training in
addiction and related issues. The program is designed for students whose
interests and career goals involve addiction at any level.
https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/psychology/undergraduate/minor-addiction-studies.html
For students interested in language learning while
fulfilling some of their Gen Ed, Diversity, and UB Curriculum-Global Pathway
requirements, why not consider learning about the languages of the original
Indigenous peoples of this region! The Department of Transnational Studies is
currently offering TWO Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Language courses at UB in the
Fall 2019 semester! Please make note of the following course information:
AMS 100: Indian Image on Film
Tuesdays 4:10pm-6:50pm
Fulfills Arts, Humanities, Civilization & History and Diversity Learning UB Pathway areas and is in Three UB Curriculum Thematic Pathways
Instructor: Professor Demchak
AMS 179: Introduction to Native American History
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-3:20pm
Surveys divers experiences of Indigenous peopls of North America from ancient societies to the present day.
Instructor: Professor Grinde
AMS 197: Introduction to Seneca Language
248 Cooke Hall, North Campus
Wednesday evenings 6pm-8:40pm
Instructor: Jacky Snyder
AMS 276: Languages and Cultures of Native North
America – Introduction to Mohawk Language
248 Cooke Hall, North Campus
Thursday evenings 6pm-8:40pm
Fulfills Humanities, Language and Social Sciences ares in the pathways and is in the Global Cultures and Expressions pathway area.
Instructor: Jodi L Maracle
AMS 281: Native Americans & the Colonial Problem
Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30pm-4:50pm
Fulfills Humanities and Diversity Learning UB Pathway areas and is in three UB Curriculum Thematic Pathways
Instructor: Professor Mt. Pleasant
AMS 301: Introduction to Native American Women
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 noon-1:20pm
Fulfills Humanities, Civilization and History, and Diversity Learning UB Pathway areas and is in two UB Curriculum Thematic Pathways
Instructor: Professor T. McCarthy
SSC433 SEM:
Sustainability and American Culture
Craig Thomas, PhD, MLA,
MFA
Tues/Thurs 2-3:20PM: Baldy
110
How have the social sciences (sociology, anthropology,
politics, economics, and public policy) and the humanities (literature,
religion, history, film, critical theory, ethics, philosophy and educational
theory) shaped, and been shaped by, the growing field of sustainability? How do
these disciplines integrate with the natural sciences to help solve complex
sustainability problems today? This class features guest speakers, field trips
and historical and contemporary work by important American authors, artists, thinkers
and educators who continue to influence our understanding and application of
knowledge in sustainability discourse.
*Graduate
Students: Students will be able to apply this course as graduate credit for the
Advanced Sustainability Certificate and can apply for consideration to other
graduate programs.
**Undergraduates:
This course can satisfy requirements for both tracks of an Environmental
Studies Major (Both Environmental Education and Policy; Environmental Resources
and Management Tracks)
Are you interested in working with children or families?
Child maltreatment remains a devastating and prevalent experience for children in the United States and around the globe. The Child Advocacy Studies Micro-Credential (CAST) classes are open to students from any major and are intended to prepare students in their future careers to recognize and respond to child maltreatment. They may be taken as a set, culminating in a digital badge, or as stand-alone courses (except for SW 235). These courses are geared towards students who plan on any career that involves working with children or families, including nursing, education, human services, medicine, law, psychology, or many other fields.
The courses are:
· SW 225: Perspectives on Child Maltreatment and Advocacy
Offered Fall 2019, M/W, 10:00 -11:20 AM | #22740
· SW 235: Professional and System Responses to Child Maltreatment*
*Requires completion of SW 225
Offered Spring 2020
· SW 245: Global Child Advocacy Issues
Offered Spring 2020
For more information, please contact UB’s School of Social Work Assistant Professor Patricia Logan-Greene at (716) 645-1533 or PBLOGANG@BUFFALO.EDU. Visit the website for additional details.
ENG 397: Digital/Broadcast Journalism
Topic: Podcasting
Podcasts have become one of the most popular forms of media with over 48 million weekly listeners, according to Edison research.
To capitalize on that opportunity, this class, offered in fall 2018, will introduce students to the art of creating podcasts with relevant technology, developing journalistic content for a podcast series, and build an audience by creating a marketing/brand strategy in a hands-on production class.
The class will also offer regular listening assignments and reading on the latest research in podcasting.
Course reg #: 24290
Meetings: Tuesdays 4-6:40 p.m.
134C Greiner Hall
Instructor: Carl Lam
Posted by Tim on May 4, 2018 in New Programs
OPEN DANCE CLASSES—FALL 2018
The following dance technique courses are open to all undergraduate students at UB.
Students who need assistance registering should email kamallin@buffalo.edu
DAC 116: Ballet Technique 1
MWF 9:00-9:50
Registration number: 22745
A studio course that introduces ballet technique.
DAC 118: Jazz Technique 1
T/TH 3:30-4:50
Registration number: 22747
A studio course that introduces jazz technique.
DAC 119 : World Dance Styles
T/TH 3:30-4:50
Registration number: 24263
Explores
DAC 126: Ballet Technique 2
M/W 12:00-1:20
Registration number: 24504
Beginner/Intermediate Level for students with some prior experience.
Students who have not taken DAC 116, but who have previous dance training experience may request instructor permission to enroll. Please contact the department for more information.
Completing the Psychology Minor Program
Academic Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 in psychology courses is required for good standing in the minor and for graduation
- Minors whose GPA in psychology courses falls below 2.0 during any semester are automatically placed on probation
- Minors whose GPA remains below 2.0 in consecutive semesters are dismissed from the minor
Academic Advice
- PSY 207 Psychological Statistics and PSY 250 (change pending in course number to PSY 350) Scientific Inquiry in Psychology are recommended for students contemplating advanced training in behavioral research, inside or outside psychology
- 400-level courses are open only to psychology majors
Transfer Credit Policy
- Transfer students who bring psychology coursework to UB must meet the same acceptance criteria as students who start at UB
- Students may transfer coursework required for admission into the minor, as well as additional psychology coursework. However, courses taken in statistics and research methods, as well as upper-level psychology courses, must be evaluated and approved by the department.
- Access previous articulated coursework from many schools at UB Taurus.
- SUNY Seamless Transfer is a SUNY-wide program intended to make transferring to UB and other SUNY Schools simple and efficient for SUNY students. SUNY has defined courses that students can take before transferring which will apply to the minor at UB and ensure timely graduation. Information about the Transfer Path for this minor can be found on the SUNY website.
- Students should contact their academic advisor to determine how any transfer or exam credit might be utilized in meeting UB Curriculum, prerequisite, or minor requirements
Residency Requirement
A minimum of 3 upper-level (300-level) psychology courses must be taken at UB.
Prerequisite Course
PSY 101 Introductory Psychology
Required Courses
Five additional PSY courses distributed as follows:
- Three 300-level courses from different substantive areas (i.e., one course must be completed in at least three of the following four substantive areas): • SUBSTANTIVE AREA 1: CLINICAL • PSY 321 Psychology of Personality
- PSY 322 Abnormal Psychology
- PSY 324 Clinical Psychology
- PSY 325 Health Psychology
- SUBSTANTIVE AREA 2: SOCIAL • PSY 331 Social Psychology
- PSY 332 Social Conflict and Its Resolution
- PSY 333 Psychology of Work in Organizations
- PSY 336 Developmental Psychology
- SUBSTANTIVE AREA 3: COGNITIVE • PSY 341 Cognitive Psychology
- PSY 342 Introduction to Cognitive Science: Concepts of the Mind
- PSY 343 Sensory Processes and Perception
- SUBSTANTIVE AREA 4: BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE • PSY 351 Biopsychology
- Two additional courses from the following list: • PSY 207 Psychological Statistics
- Any other 300-level class
UB Seminar courses cannot count towards minor requirements. Contact your advisor to learn more and apply.
| Total Credit Hours Required Credits Required for Minor |
18 |
