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Agroecology
Agroecology 702: The Multifunctionality of Agriculture
INSTRUCTOR: William Tracy and Thomas Bryant
SECTION: Sec 001
CREDITS: 3
Agroecology systems provide a variety of social, economic, and ecological functions to society, each with a different network of stakeholders. This course explores methods of evaluating these diverse functions and perspectives, with a special focus on participatory approaches.
Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies
Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies 525: Dimensions of Latin@ Mental Health Services
INSTRUCTOR: Quintana, Steve
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 3
Provides training for students who aspire to one of the helping, health, or mental health professions and who currently work or who envision themselves working with Latin@ populations. Provides important frameworks for working with Latin@s, including cultural, spiritual, linguistic and historical features relevant to this population and begin to apply their knowledge in service learning placements.
Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies 530: Advanced Topics in Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies, Community Based Resrch & Eval
INSTRUCTOR: Sarmiento, Carolina
SECTION: Lec 003
CREDITS: 3
Topics vary each semester, but may include history, literature, media, political science, culture, social work, etc., as they relate to Chicana/os and Latina/os in the United States.
Civil And Environmental Engineer
Civil And Environmental Engr 578: Senior Capstone Design
INSTRUCTOR: Hughness, Derek
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 4
The application of theoretically and academically acquired knowledge to a civil and environmental engineering problem in as near “real-world” as possible.
Civil Society & Community Studies
Civil Soc & Community Studies 400: Philanthropy and Civic Engagement
INSTRUCTOR: Jasper, Cynthia
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 3
Explores philanthropy and civic engagement through giving time, money and effort to a public purpose. Learn the philanthropic process including creating a giving plan, as well as exploring strategic and creative ways to give that promote civil society and engagement. Develop plans for assessment and evaluation of philanthropic giving.
Civil Soc & Community Studies 570: Community Based Research and Evaluation
INSTRUCTOR: Sarmiento, Carolina
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 3
Theoretical, critical, and analytical understanding and application of the conscious and systematic use of data, inquiry and analysis for community, organization and program diagnosis, intervention and evaluation in various community-based and nonprofit organizations.
Computer Sciences
Computer Sciences 402: Introducing Computer Science to K-12 Students
INSTRUCTOR: Kirschmann, Peter
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 2
Work in teams to lead Computer Science clubs and workshops for K-12 students at sites in the Madison area. Design and lead activities to help K-12 students learn computational thinking and computer programming.
Counseling Psychology
Counseling Psychology 525: Dimensions of Latin@ Mental Health Services
INSTRUCTOR: Quintana, Steve
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 3
Provides training for students who aspire to one of the helping, health, or mental health professions and who currently work or who envision themselves working with Latin@ populations. Provides important frameworks for working with Latin@s, including cultural, spiritual, linguistic and historical features relevant to this population and begin to apply their knowledge in service learning placements.
Counseling Psychology 620: Supporting Homelessness in Schools
INSTRUCTOR: Wright, Travis
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 5
Instruction and/or practice in specialized counseling approaches, strategies, and techniques; working with various populations of clients served by counselors.
Dance
Dance 373: Introduction to Dance and Community
INSTRUCTOR: Parkins, Chell
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 5
Introduction to community engagement through dance and movement. Focus on skills to work within service-oriented programs that engage communities in transformative, decolonizing, and humanizing dance practices. Investigate theory, practice, and empirical research to support ethnographic approaches with feminist and critical perspectives when working with dance in communities.
Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies 317: Community Environmental Scholars Program Seminar
INSTRUCTOR: Beattie, Rob & Henegan, Colleen
SECTION: sem 001 and 002
CREDITS: 1
Provides opportunities for students in the Community Environmental Scholars Program to analyze the connections among environmental issues and community engagement. Requires work with community-based environmental and/or sustainability-related organizations. Student cohorts design and lead classes and projects and have opportunities to host guest speakers and environmental leaders. Emphasizes the professional skills needed to work effectively individually, in teams, in internships, and in professional positions.
Environmental Studies 398: Sustainability Community Engagement
INSTRUCTOR: N/A
SECTION: Ind 001
CREDITS: 3
Provides an opportunity to learn about community engagement and link sustainability concepts to working with a community organization. Declared in the Sustainability Certificate or Environmental Studies Major.
Geological Engineering
Geological Engineering 479: Geological Engineering Design
INSTRUCTOR: Hungness, Derek
SECTION: Lab 001
CREDITS: 4
A practical problem in an area of geological engineering (such as development of a geologic resource or design of a structure in soil and/or rock) is selected, and then the principles and processes of design and analysis are applied to the solution of the problem.
Integrated Science
Integrated Science 240: Service with Youth in STEM
INSTRUCTOR: Courtier, Anna
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 2
Teaches students about community engagement experiences, focusing on building community partnerships, understanding organizational missions and community needs, assessment of informal science outreach experiences, and issues related to scientific literacy and access to science.
Integrated Science 341: Service with Youth in STEM
INSTRUCTOR: Courtier, Anna
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 1
Apply communication, cultural competency, and leadership skills to work with community partners in a service learning practicum. Work with underrepresented students in the Madison metropolitan area in elementary after-school science clubs, and critically reflect on the ties between their academic and community partnerships, and differences between campus and community culture. Work with different community partners than they did in previous Service with Youth in STEM courses. This practicum combines the service experience with an in-class component to prepare to provide opportunities to critically reflect upon the ties between academic preparation and community partnerships, and on their experiences in varied community settings.
Journalism And Mass Communication
Journ And Mass Communication 475: Special Topics in Advanced Concepts and Skills
INSTRUCTOR: Robinson, Susan
SECTION: Lab 047
CREDITS: 4
Exploration of a particular set of concepts and skills in more depth. Subject will vary.
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Kinesiology
Kinesiology 316: Adapted Physical Activity
INSTRUCTOR: Norris, Michael
SECTION: Lec 001 and FLD 301
CREDITS: 3
An understanding of foundations, assessment and pedagogy for individuals with disabilities in a variety of physical activity settings. Emphasis on individual differences, life-span, and self-actualization.
Kinesiology 365: Practicum: Adapted Physical Education
INSTRUCTOR: Norris, Michael
SECTION: FLD 001
CREDITS: 2
A practicum experience for individuals who are emphasizing the area of Physical Education/Special Populations. Six hours per week working with individuals who have disabling conditions.
Kinesiology 516: Physical Activity for Diverse Abilities
INSTRUCTOR: Doyle, Kecia
SECTION: Lec 001 and LAB 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306
CREDITS: 3
Develop knowledge of diverse populations and the ability to promote physical activity and well-being for a lifetime. Apply knowledge of barriers and the use of inclusive techniques to develop meaningful experiences and programs.
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architecture 321: Environment and Behavior Studio – Designing Health Promoting Environments
INSTRUCTOR: Williams, Gaylan
SECTION: Lab 002
CREDITS: 4
Design studio with an emphasis on the application of design principles aimed at promoting people’s health and wellbeing in the built environment.
Landscape Architecture 562: Urban Design and Open Space Systems
INSTRUCTOR: Schuchardt, Erin
SECTION: Lec 001 and LAB 301
CREDITS: 4
With a focus on public open spaces as shared social places, emphasizes the social dimensions and connectedness of urban design and open space systems through perspectives from allied disciplines, such as landscape architecture, architecture, urban planning, real estate development, urban ecology, civil engineering, and the visual arts. Integrates human activity requirements and experiences with physical (or built) and natural site features. Builds upon technical design skills developed in prior studio work, paying close attention to form-giving, place-making, and sustainability at the site and neighborhood scale.
Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies
Latin Amer, Carib & Iberian St 440: Applying Spanish Language Skills at an Immigration Law Clinic
INSTRUCTOR: Mckinnon, Sara
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 1
Law
Law 768: Health Justice Clinic
INSTRUCTOR: Davis, Sarah
SECTION: Lec 001
CREDITS: 2
Interdisciplinary health advocacy clinic providing broad individual and system advocacy for patients facing life changing health events. Advocacy topics include: medical decision-making, insurance, medical debt, disability and related policies and laws.
Legal Studies
Legal Studies 694: Criminal Justice Field Observation
INSTRUCTOR: Kiara Hibler, Joshua Mayers
SECTION: FLD 001 and FLD 002
CREDITS: 2
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.
Pharmacy Practice
Pharmacy Practice 426: Pharmacy Practice Experience I
INSTRUCTOR: Martin, Beth
SECTION: all
CREDITS: 1
Designed to introduce student pharmacists to many aspects of pharmacy practice. Participate in a wide-variety of activities to expose them to the role of the pharmacist and the many patient care opportunities that exist in and out of the community pharmacy practice setting. Observe pharmacists in a community pharmacy. Gain a broad understanding of the pharmacist’s public health role. Actively participate in assigned teams in a longitudinal experience with an assigned older adult in the community. All of these experiences will be guided by a modified continuing professional development framework (prepare, plan, do, reflect).
Pharmacy Practice 626: Pharmacy Practice Experiences IV
INSTRUCTOR: Maes, Marina
SECTION: 056
CREDITS: 2
Integrates didactic learning with active participation in a wide-variety of patient-care activities under the supervision of a pharmacist preceptor including medication reconciliation, patient consultation, complex medication reviews, documentation, therapeutic drug monitoring and calculations. Continued exposure to the Pharmacist Patient Care Process (PPCP), which is a framework for providing patient care in a pharmacy practice setting.
Pharmacy Practice 743: Community Pharmacy Practice Clerkship
INSTRUCTOR: Kieser, Mara
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 1-6
Develops the skills and judgment necessary to apply the knowledge gained in the basic and clinical sciences to specific patient care situations. In addition, demonstrates the philosophy that clinical (APPE) and distributive pharmaceutical services should be patient oriented and integrated in contemporary ambulatory practice.
Public Affairs & Public Policy
Public Affairs & Public Policy 860: Workshop in International Public Affairs
INSTRUCTOR: Delborne, Jason
SECTION: 001
CREDITS: 3
Workshop in program evaluation and policy analysis taught through student teams working on real-world international issues for agencies in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Teaches analytical skills, report preparation and writing, and presentation of results.
Public Affairs & Public Policy 869: Workshop in Public Affairs
INSTRUCTOR: varies
SECTION: all
CREDITS: 3
Workshop in program and policy analysis taught through student teams working on real problems for public agencies and organizations; teaches analytical skills, report preparation and writing; and presentations of results.
Real Estate & Urban Land Economy
Real Estate & Urban Land Economics 611: Residential Property Development
INSTRUCTOR: Landgraf, Thomas
SECTION: 001
CREDITS: 3
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.
Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education
Rehab Psych & Special Educ 630: Internship in Rehabilitation or Special Education
INSTRUCTOR: Wiegmann, Susan
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.
Rehab Psych & Special Educ 910: Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling – Internship
INSTRUCTOR: Baumunk, Megan
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 6-8
Practicum experience in state or community agencies or in public school programs serving individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning, social or behavioral problems.
Social Work
Social Work 401: Field Practice and Integrative Seminar II
INSTRUCTOR: Varies
SECTION: All
CREDITS: 4
An approved generalist field seminar and social work agency placement. Seminar and placement require a minimum of 16 hours per week. The second course of the two-semester generalist field sequence.
Social Work 578: Homelessness: A Service Learning Course
INSTRUCTOR: Curtis, Marah
SECTION: 001
CREDITS: 4
Introduction to the complex issues surrounding homelessness in America including epidemiology, demographics, history and public beliefs and attitudes. It explores structural conditions and personal attributes posited as causes of contemporary homelessness. Varying social policies and service needs of homeless persons are discussed.
Sociology
Sociology 694: Criminal Justice Field Observation
INSTRUCTOR: Varies
SECTION: FLD 001 and 002
CREDITS: 3
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.