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Art
Art 338: Service Learning in Art
INSTRUCTOR: Simpson, Gail
SECTION: Sec 001
CREDITS: 2
Students discuss community-based practices in the field, and will work with a community partner in an art-related capacity.
Art 393: Internships in Art
INSTRUCTOR: Simpson, Gail
SECTION: SEC 001
CREDITS: 1
This online course allows students who have found outside art-related internships to earn academic credit in connection with their work experience.
Chican@/Latin@ Studies
Chican@/Latin@ Studies 525: Latin@ Mental Health
INSTRUCTOR: Cabrera, Ivan
SECTION: Sec 001
CREDITS: 3
CROSS-LISTED: Counseling Psychology
CLS 525 reviews the cultural, spiritual, linguistic and historical components of working with Latin@s, with a focus on their mental health and well-being.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering 578: Senior Design Capstone
INSTRUCTOR: Harrington, Greg
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 3
The application of theoretically and academically acquired knowledge to a civil and environmental engineering problem in as near “real-world” as possible.
Civil Society and Community Studies
Civil Society and Community Studies 501/743: Nonprofit Board Leadership II
INSTRUCTOR: Collins, Mary Beth
SECTION: Lec 002
CREDITS: 2
Understanding board leadership of a nonprofit organization.
Civil Society and Community Studies 570: Community-based Research and Evaluation
INSTRUCTOR: Dodge Francis, Carolee
SECTION: 001
CREDITS: 3
Civil Society and Community Studies 600: Capstone
INSTRUCTOR: Sarmiento, Carolina
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 3
Designed to demonstrate your accumulated training in community and non-profit leadership in a semester long project done in collaboration with a community partner. The course asks how we can better conceptualize social justice and community issues from a human ecology perspective, while also learning from our own practice and experience working with nonprofit and community based organizations. This course provides students with both a critical learning experience that combines both classroom and community based learning. The course requires 28 hours of fieldwork in community settings, in addition to class sessions. It is expected that students will complete the ethnic studies requirement prior to enrolling in this course.
Civil Society and Community Studies 811: Community-based Research
INSTRUCTOR: Sarmiento, Carolina
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 3
Computer Science
Computer Science 402: Introducing Computer Science to K-12 Students
INSTRUCTOR: Kuemmel, Andrew
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 2
Students work in teams to lead Computer Science clubs and workshops for K-12 students in the Madison area. They design and lead activities to help K-12 students learn computational thinking and computer programming.
Counseling Psychology
Counseling Psychology 525: Latin@ Mental Health Services
INSTRUCTOR: Ramirez, Alysa
SECTION: Sec 001
CREDITS: 3
CROSS-LISTED: Chican@/Latin@ Studies
CLS 525 reviews the cultural, spiritual, linguistic and historical components of working with Latin@s, with a focus on their mental health and well-being.
Counseling Psychology 620: Supporting Homeless Children in Schools
INSTRUCTOR: Ochrach, Chase
SECTION: Lec 005
CREDITS: 2
The BASES project stands for Building Academic, Social, and Emotional Support for children experiencing homelessness. We pair you with a 4-K homeless student in the Madison schools or Head Start program. As part of the service requirement, you need to spend at least 40 hours with your child over the year (1-2 hours/week). You will meet with your child at their school during a day/time that works best for both of you. In the class meetings we focus on the knowledge/skills to help you in the field. We also focus on the context of homelessness in Madison.
Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum and Instruction 506: Strategies for Inclusive Schooling
INSTRUCTOR: Batt, Lena; Udvari-Solner, Alice
SECTION: Lec 001, 002, 003, 004
CREDITS: 3
CROSS-LISTED: RP&SE
Comparison of historical and current practices in special education; legal, philosophical, and programmatic changes leading to inclusive models of education; emphasis on concepts of collaboration, cooperative learning structures, and curricular and instructional adaptations to accommodate learners with disabilities in general education classrooms.
Dance
Dance 232: Intro of Dynamics of Dance Therapy
INSTRUCTOR: Batt, Lena; Udvari-Solner, Alice
SECTION: Lec 001, 002, 003, 004
CREDITS: 3
English
English 245: Seminar in the Major — Writing rivers
INSTRUCTOR: Druschke, Caroline
SECTION: Sec 002
CREDITS: 3
This small seminar offers students close instruction in the principles and practices of informed, engaged, critical reading and writing.
Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies 600: Capstone – Last Child in the Park: How Kids and Birds can Save the World
INSTRUCTOR: Keuser, Anke
SECTION: Sem 001
CREDITS: 3
We will be working hand in hand with staff at Madison’s Sherman Middle School to provide a nature study program to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. A high percentage of Sherman ethnically diverse students live in poverty. The school is making herculean efforts to meet student needs by providing after-school programming. Our class helps the school meet those needs by pairing UW students as after-school mentors with a Sherman student.
Environmental Studies 600: Capstone
INSTRUCTOR: Conaway, Jessie
SECTION: Sem 003
CREDITS: 3
Capstone
Gender & Women’s Studies
Gender & Women’s Studies 660: Internship
INSTRUCTOR: Valeo-Cooke, Antonia
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 3
The internship program is designed to provide students with opportunities for learning and working in organizations in ways that connect their coursework in gender and women’s studies to specific issues in community settings.
Human Development & Family Studies
Human Development and Family Studies 663: Developmental and Family Assessment
INSTRUCTOR: Poehlmann, Julie
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 3
Introduces students to the process of family-focused developmental assessment with infants and young children, including family interviewing, taking developmental histories, observing children, and developmental screening.
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Integrated Science
Integrated Science 240: Service with Youth in STEM
INSTRUCTOR: Courtier, Anna
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 2
Students lead after-school science clubs with youth in Madison.
Integrated Science 341: Service with Youth in Stem Practicum
INSTRUCTOR: Courtier, Anna
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 1
Students lead after-school science clubs with youth in Madison.
Kinesiology
Kinesiology 300: Practicum in Kinesiology
INSTRUCTOR: Gattenby, Tim
SECTION: Sec 001
CREDITS: 3
An understanding of foundations, assessment and pedagogy for individuals with disabilities in a variety of physical activity settings. Emphasis of individual differences, life-span, and self-actualization.
Kinesiology 365: Practicum in Adapted Physical Education
INSTRUCTOR: Haynes Manogue, Jonanne
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 3
Kinesiology 516: Physical Activity for Diverse Abilities
INSTRUCTOR: Haynes Manogue, Jonanne
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 3
Students will develop knowledge and skills necessary to provide meaningful and inclusive physical activity for diverse abilities across the life-span.
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architecture 321: Health Promoting Environments
INSTRUCTOR: Thorleifsdottir, Kristin
SECTION: Lab 002
CREDITS: 4
This course is a design studio in with an emphasis on the application of design principles aimed at promoting people’s health and wellbeing in the built environment.
Landscape Architecture 611: Practicum in Landscape Architecture
INSTRUCTOR: Schuchardt, Eric
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 3
Legal Studies
Legal Studies 400: Impacts of Social and Legal Issues on Health
INSTRUCTOR: Hanson, Lane
SECTION: Sec 023
CREDITS: 3-4
Students will work with patients to better understand their social determinants of health and connect them with community resources.
Legal Studies 694: Criminal Justice Field Observation
INSTRUCTOR: Mayers, Joshua
SECTION: Fld 001
CREDITS: 2-3
CROSS-LISTED: Sociology
Field placements and seminar sessions to develop sociological understanding of criminal justice processes. Placement in criminal justice agencies and lectures and discussions applying concepts and theories to field experience.
Life Sciences Communication
Life Sciences Communication 515: Social Marketing Campaigns in Science, Health, and the Environment
INSTRUCTOR: Shaw, Bret
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 3
Design, production and evaluation of communication programs aimed at informing and educating the public about agricultural, environmental, science, health and human ecology issues.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy Practice 426: Pharmacy Practice Experience II
INSTRUCTOR: Martin, Beth
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 1
This required PharmD experiential course complements didactic coursework in communication, practice-based skills, and the pharmacist’s role in the health care system. Students will participate in various community-based experiences, including group collaboration with a senior partner, observing pharmacists’ roles in practice settings, and providing screenings and education outreach.
Pharmacy Practice 526: Pharmacy Practice Experience IV
INSTRUCTOR: Barnett, Susanne
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 1
The fourth of six in a three-year sequence which will introduce and expose second-year Doctor of Pharmacy students to the various roles of pharmacists and the many patient-care opportunities that exist in and out of traditional pharmacy practice settings.
Pharmacy Practice 626: Pharmacy Practice Experience VI
INSTRUCTOR: Walbrandt, Denise
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 2
Experiences provided by this course permit students to integrate learning from previous didactic courses (drug literature review, pharmacotherapy, and patient/provider communications) into caring for patients. Students actively participate in patient care activities while under the supervision of a clinical instructor.
Psychology
Psychology 601: Issues in Prisoner Reentry
INSTRUCTOR: Coffey, Patti
SECTION: 009
CREDITS: 3
Public Affairs
Public Affairs 860: Workshop – International Public Affairs
INSTRUCTOR: Nemet, Gregory
SECTION: Sem 001
CREDITS: 3
This course examines public management in democracy and works with a community partner to develop solutions for management problems.
Public Affairs 869: Workshop in Public Affairs
INSTRUCTOR: Collins, J
SECTION: Sec 001, 002
CREDITS: 3
This workshop examines public management in democracy and works with a community partner to develop solutions for management problems.
Real Estate
Real Estate 611: Residential Property Development
INSTRUCTOR: Landgraf, Tom
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 3
Residential property development with Tom Landgraf, A capstone course. In-depth exposure to the world of the residential builder/developer/subdivider and the necessary tools of analysis–market analysis, zoning/environmental and other entitlements, site planning and design, infrastructure/construction cost analysis, financing, feasibility analysis, deal structuring, renovation/rehabilitation, special needs housing.
Real Estate 651: Green – Sustainable Development
INSTRUCTOR: Landgraf, Tom
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 3
Intended for students who have an interest in Green and Sustainable aspects of housing and commercial property development and operation, the re-use and/or rehabilitation of existing structures, redevelopment of historic buildings into housing or commercial space and related special topics such as financing sources, tax issues, financial structuring, legal issues and energy cost management.
Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education
Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education (RPSE) 300: Individuals with Disabilities
INSTRUCTOR: Bal, Aydin; Love, Larry
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 3
An overview of the characteristics and problems of exceptional children and youth. Definition and classification systems, etiology of handicapping conditions, educational services, and adult adjustment. Current controversies and future trends.
Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education (RPSE) 630: Internship
INSTRUCTOR: Wiegmann, Susan; Park, Sin Young
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 2-6
Practicum experience in state or community agencies or in public school programs serving individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning, social or behavioral problems.
Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education (RPSE) 880: Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology-Supervised Practicum I
INSTRUCTOR: Smedema, Susan
SECTION: FLD 001
CREDITS: 3
Practical experience in counseling handicapped persons.
Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education (RPSE) 910: Internship
INSTRUCTOR: Smedema, Susan
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 3
Field work in therapeutic intervention, organization and administration, and clinical needs assessment within various special education service delivery settings. Opportunity to relate relevant theoretical backgrounds to clinical organization and field problems.
Social Work
Social Work 400: Field practice and Integrative Seminar I
INSTRUCTOR: Varies
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 4-5
An approved professional foundation field placement in direct social work practice in a community agency setting. A minimum of 16 hours per week, an integrative field unit seminar. The first course of the two-seminar field sequence.
Social Work 800: Field practice III
INSTRUCTOR: Varies
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 2-6
An approved advanced social work practice field placement in an area of concentration. A minimum of 20 hours per week, including an integrative field unit seminar. The first of the two-semester advanced field sequence.
Social Work 801: Field practice IV
INSTRUCTOR: Varies
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 2-6
Continuation of Social Work 800.
Social Work 836: Advanced Social Work Practice in Mental Health
INSTRUCTOR: Studer, Lynette
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 2
Prepares students for leadership roles in mental health programs, agencies and organizations. Examines mental health policies and services that influence care and treatment of persons with mental illness and shape mental health care systems, programs and services.
Spanish
Spanish 319: Spanish language practice: Medical Spanish
INSTRUCTOR: Pujol, Eve
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 3
Intensive oral and written practice in major areas of Spanish professional usage. Each offering will focus on an important field in which students tend to apply their language skills (journalism, commerce, medicine, law, social services, etc.).