Apr 17, 2024

2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalogue

2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

Course Descriptions

All undergraduate courses offered by the university are listed. Not all of the courses listed are offered within a single academic year. A listing of the courses offered during a given semester is available online before preregistration each semester.

Note: This catalogue has been amended per a 2016 UNCW Faculty Senate decision to retroactively remove the Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster requirement from the University Studies program. Students who wish to complete a cluster may do so, however, completion of a cluster is no longer required. Course description references to Thematic Transdisciplinary Clusters apply to students who choose to complete a cluster.

Trial Courses

Academic departments may offer special trial courses during the fall and spring semesters on a one-time basis without adding them to their regular departmental offerings. A second trial offering, if additional data are essential, must be within two regular semesters of the first. Numbers designating these special courses are 292 and 492. Descriptive information on trial courses does not appear in the catalogue but is on file in the Office of the Registrar.

Sequenced Courses

A hyphen connecting courses (e.g., 201-202) indicates that the first course in the sequence must be satisfactorily completed prior to registration in the second course of the sequence. When course numbers are separated by a comma (e.g., 201, 202), the first course is not necessarily prerequisite to those following.

Online Courses

The university currently offers a variety of online courses, and two degree programs, the RN to B.S. option in nursing and Bachelor of Science in clinical research (CLR), are delivered totally online. Such courses are so designated in the Class Schedule and are open to both on- and off-campus students. Students interested in these programs should consult the online courses Web site http://www.uncw.edu/online.

Credits and Class Meetings

Unless specifically indicated at the end of the course description, the number of hours a class meets each week is the same as the credit hour value of the course. The semester hours credit for each course is indicated in parentheses immediately below the title of the course. For example, if three hours of credit may be earned, the credit is indicated as follows: (3). In variable credit courses, the minimum and maximum hours are shown as follows: (1-3).

Course Prefixes

The prefixes used to designate courses are abbreviations of the names of departments or fields of study within departments, as shown below:

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Quantitative Methods
	QMM 388 - Operations Research Credits: 3 Prerequisite: QMM 280 and admission to Cameron School of Business. Introduction to deterministic and probabilistic models applied to economics and business decision making. Topics include linear programming, integer programming, multi-criteria decision making, network models, decision analysis, simulation, and queuing analysis. Emphasis on the development and solution of mathematical models and interpretation of the results by managers Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	QMM 480 - Business and Economic Forecasting Credits: 3 Prerequisites: QMM 280 or consent of department chair and admission to Cameron School of Business. Development of an approach to forecasting through the study of time-series techniques including moving averages, exponential smoothing, regression, and Box-Jenkins. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	QMM 485 - Introduction to Business Simulation Credits: 3 Prerequisite: OPS 370 and admission to Cameron School of Business. Introduction to simulation models as tools in the analysis of business problems. Discrete event simulation models for production and service systems are introduced through the use of a computer simulation language. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	QMM 491 - Directed Individual Study Credits: 1 - 6 Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and consent of the department chairperson and admission to Cameron School of Business. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	QMM 495 - Seminar in Quantitative Methods Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and consent of the department chairperson and admission to Cameron School of Business. This course may be repeated under a different subtitle. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	QMM 499 - Honors Work in Quantitative Methods Credits: 2 - 3 Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to Cameron School of Business. Independent work for honors students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Recreation
	REC 265 - Leisure and Society Credits: 3 An introduction to leisure as a significant force in contemporary life. The importance of leisure for individuals, groups and cultures is explored through social, technological, psychological, historical, philosophical, anthropological, and economic foundations. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Global Diversity. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Coastal Health and Environment. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 266 - Computers, Research and Evaluation in Recreation Credits: 3 Computer applications in recreation service and introduction to research and evaluation procedures. Includes the use of computers in the conduct of research and evaluation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 270 - Program Planning and Evaluation Credits: 3 An introduction to recreation program planning, including organization, implementation and evaluation of leisure services. Includes assessment of leisure needs. Planning, implementation, and evaluation of a variety of activities. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 303 - Inclusive Recreation Services Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: REC majors and minors only or permission of instructor. Designed to increase the awareness of and sensitivity to the recreation and leisure needs of persons with disabilities. Specific attention is given to programmatic and administrative strategies for inclusive services in a variety of recreation settings. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 348 - Practicum in Recreation Services Credits: 3 Prerequisite: REC 265 and either REC 270 or RTH 368 , REC majors and minors only or permission of instructor. Supervised practicum in a recreation setting. Relates theory to practical application in the field. Placements chosen from community, commercial, outdoors or therapeutic settings. Requires a minimum of 100 hours of field work. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 359 - Research and Evaluation in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Credits: 3 Prerequisite: REC 265 . Designed to familiarize students with fundamental principles underlying research methods. Included are basic procedures for conducting experimental, descriptive, historical, qualitative research, computer applications, basic measurement, statistical methods, critical thinking, and scholarly writing. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 362 - Special Issues in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management Credits: 1 - 6 Prerequisite: REC 265 or consent of instructor. Field methods/techniques through on-site interaction with recreation, sport or tourism professionals and/or natural resource managers and observation of practical management activities and strategies. Extensive field trips and field immersion required. Students may repeat course for up to 12 hours of credit toward graduation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 366 - Coastal Recreation Resource Management Credits: 3 An in-depth study of coastal legislation, resources, issues and management. Special attention is given to understanding recreation in the coastal zone, conflicts among competing coastal resource users, and current issues pertaining to North Carolina’s coastal environment. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 370 - Tourism and Health Credits: 3 Examination of key components relating tourism and health. Covers concepts including tourism wellness and quality of life, medical tourism, disease and travel, impact of tourism on the health of communities, and the role of tourism operators to promote healthy travel. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Public Health. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 375 - Leadership and Management of Recreation Services Credits: 3 Prerequisite: REC majors and minors only or consent of instructor. Principles and practices of contemporary leisure service management, particularly the effective and efficient management of human, fiscal, informational, and physical resources through planning, organizing, directing, leading, and controlling decisions. Tutorials, case studies, and computer applications. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 380 - Marketing for Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Credits: 3 Prerequisite: REC majors only or permission of instructor. Development of marketing plans and strategies for recreation, sport and tourism industries. Emphasis on analyzing the marketing process and planning the marketing mix. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 381 - Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions Credits: 3 Prerequisites: REC majors and minors only or consent of instructor. An overview of the convention, exposition, meeting, and convention and visitors bureau industries and the career options within; provision of an essential understanding of the components involved in the operation of successful meetings and conventions. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 390 - Pre-Internship Seminar Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Preparation for the internship experience with emphasis on development of professional behaviors that facilitate internship and career success. Instruction methods include readings, discussions, individual and group activities, and use of electronic media. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 392 - Organization and Leadership of Recreational Sports Credits: 3 Prerequisite: REC 265 , REC majors and minors only. Emphasis on the development of practical leadership skills, provided in a framework for understanding leadership dynamics. Evaluation and assessment of various leadership methods and techniques. Field work required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 393 - Campus Recreation and Sports Administration Credits: 3 Prerequisite: REC 265 , REC majors and minors only. Introduction to the multi-faceted recreational offerings provided by campus recreation departments, including planning, programming, administration, and the function of campus recreation. Field work required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 394 - Recreational Sports and Fitness Facility Operations Credits: 3 Prerequisite: REC 265 , REC majors only. Examination of key issues in recreational facility organization and management including facility operation, administration, and program promotion within a facility. Emphasis on supervision, maintenance, and operation of leisure areas and facilities. Field work required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 395 - Instructional Methods in Recreational Sports Credits: 3 Prerequisite: REC 265 , REC major and minors only. Skills and concepts needed to successfully organize, lead, teach, and coach recreational sport participants. Field work required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 430 - Managing Recreation Service Quality Credits: 3 Prerequisite: REC 375 , REC majors only. Principles of managing and delivering leisure services by recreational organizations or agencies. Emphasis on how to build a service quality information system, formulates a service strategy, develop service personnel, and organize service delivery and recovery. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 440 - Risk Management and Liability in Recreation Services Credits: 3 Prerequisite: REC 375 , REC majors and minors only. Examination of legal and legislative issues affecting the leisure delivery system in governmental, quasi-public, private, commercial, and institutional settings. Topics include terminology, risk management procedures, ordinances, regulatory law, licensing, legal redress, and constitutional law at the national and state levels. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 448 - Advanced Field Experience in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management Credits: 1 - 6 Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Advanced field placement experience specifically in a recreation, sport leadership or tourism setting. Course may be taken more than once; however, students are limited to six credit hours toward graduation. Course cannot be used as a substitute for content course. Field work required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 450 - Conflict and Organizational Politics in Recreation, Sport and Tourism Credits: 3 Prerequisites: REC 375 . An experiential approach to the study of conflict management and organizational politics in recreation, sport and tourism leadership and administration. Emphasis on organizational politics, governing boards, and conflict resolution. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 451 - Travel and Tourism Credits: 3 A description of the key components that make a global tourism designation a success: traveler’s motivation, theories of behavior, planning, development, and forecasting supply and demand. Students also learn about the delicate and sensitive relationship tourism has with its surrounding social, natural, and coastal environment. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Global Diversity. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Coastal Health and Environment. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 452 - Tourism and Hospitality Operations Credits: 3 Analysis and evaluation of the operations behind management within the tourism and hospitality industries, specifically within food and beverage, transportation providers, attractions, tour operators and specialized tour segments such as the cruise industry and gaming. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 453 - Hotel and Lodging Management Credits: 3 Prerequisite: REC majors only. Decision making, analysis and process improvement in managing the major divisions of a lodging establishment. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 465 - Recreation Facilities Planning and Design Credits: 3 Prerequisite: REC 375 . Basic principles of planning and developing recreation areas and facilities. Emphasis on land use, current planning practices and standards, and facility design. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 475 - Advanced Human Resource Management in Recreation Credits: 3 Prerequisite: REC 375 and REC majors only. Examination and investigation of contemporary human resource management principles and techniques in the management of recreation services. Human resource management motivational theories and practices. In-depth case study analysis, simulations, and hands-on practical experiences. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 476 - Budgeting and Finance in Recreation, Sport and Tourism - 3 Prerequisite: REC 375 . This course investigates basic economic principles behind managing finances and budgets in recreation, sport and tourism settings. Particular attention will be applied to revenue generation, specifically via grant writing, and creating and managing budgets. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 491 - Directed Individual Study Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 494 - Study Abroad in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management Credits: 1 - 6 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An interdisciplinary introduction to recreation, sport leadership and tourism management field methods and investigation in foreign countries. Focused study on recreation, sport and/or tourism management issues and problems specific to host country on local, regional, and global scales. Course integrates field and classroom instruction. Students may repeat course for up to 12 hours of credit toward graduation. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Global Diversity. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 495 - Seminar in Recreation Credits: 3 Prerequisite: REC 375 . A culmination of study in the field of recreation. Discussion of selected topics concerning current issues and trends in the profession. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 498 - Internship in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management Credits: 6 - 12 Prerequisite: Senior standing and an overall 2.00 grade point average, and completion of all other courses required for the major with a 2.00 cumulative grade point average. Program planning and administration in a recreation, sport or tourism setting. A minimum of 480 hours and 12 consecutive weeks of fieldwork are required. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	REC 499 - Honors Work in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management Credits: 2 - 3 Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing. Independent study for honors students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Recreation Therapy
	RTH 286 - Assistance Dog Training I Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Introduction of all aspects, roles and functions of assistance dogs in society and specifically to individuals with physical, neurological, psychiatric or emotional disabilities. Service dogs will be attending class on a regular basis. Service learning hours are required. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 287 - Assistance Dog Training II Credits: 3 Prerequisite: RTH 286 and consent of instructor. Students learn stage one training for assistance dogs, which includes service and therapy dogs, through hands-on demonstration and practice. Service and other dogs will be attending class on a regular basis. Service learning hours required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 303 - Inclusive Recreation Services Credits: 3 Prerequisites: RTH, REC and RST majors and minors only or permission of instructor. Designed to increase the awareness of and sensitivity to the recreation and leisure needs of persons with disabilities. Specific attention is given to programmatic and administrative strategies for inclusive services in a variety of recreation settings. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 348 - Practicum in Recreation Therapy Credits: 3 Prerequisite: RTH 368 . Supervised practicum in a health care or human service setting providing services to people with disabilities or illnesses. Relates theory to practical application in the field. Requires a minimum of 100 hours field work. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 362 - Special Issues in Recreation Therapy Credits: 1 - 6 Prerequisite: RTH 368 or consent of instructor. Field methods/techniques through on-site interaction with recreation therapy professionals and observation of evidenced-based intervention and/or management strategies and activities. Extensive field work required. Students are limited to 6 credit hours toward graduation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 368 - Foundations of Recreation Therapy Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Recreation therapy major or permission of instructor. Historical and professional development of recreation therapy services; settings for service delivery; recreation therapy process; roles of helping professionals; and populations served. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 369 - Recreation Therapy in Gerontology Credits: 3 Prerequisite: RTH 368 or GRN 101 or consent of instructor. Emphasis on theories and evidence-based models of practice for individuals with dementia related illnesses in a variety of settings. Field work required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 370 - Recreation Therapy in Physical Rehabilitation Credits: 3 Prerequisite or corequisite RTH 368 . Etiology, functional and health implications of physically disabling conditions; selection of interventions; safety considerations pertinent to planning and delivery of recreation therapy services. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 371 - Recreation Therapy Interventions I Credits: 3 Prerequisite or corequisite: RTH 368 . Emphasis on leadership, group processing, activity adaptation, behavior management, therapeutic communication, leisure education, and challenge activities. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 372 - Recreation Therapy in Behavioral Health Credits: 3 Prerequisite or corequisite: RTH 368 . Etiology, functional, and health implications of developmental disabilities; sensory impairments; and conditions related to emotional and behavioral health; selection of recreation therapy interventions; safety considerations pertinent to planning and delivery of recreation therapy services. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 380 - Assessment and Outcome Planning in Recreation Therapy Credits: 3 Prerequisite: RTH 368 . Role of reliable assessment in the treatment planning process in recreation therapy. Skills in assessment, goal writing and attainment, documentation, and outcome measurement. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 382 - Recreation Therapy Intervention II Credits: 3 Prerequisite: RTH 371 . Planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based, group-based interventions; leadership and helping skills appropriate when facilitating group-based interventions which may include: anger management, social skills, adapted sports and exercise, adventure therapy, community reintegration, problem-solving, and creative/expressive arts. Field work may be required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 383 - Recreation Therapy Interventions III: Individual Interventions Credits: 3 Prerequisite: RTH 371 . Counseling and behavior change theories: planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based, individual interventions and facilitation techniques which may include: communication skills and motivational interviewing, cognitive retraining, leisure education, stress and pain management, grief and grieving, therapeutic horticulture, therapeutic riding, assistive technology, and other interventions. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 384 - Recreation Therapy and Child Life with Hospitalized Children Credits: 3 Prerequisite: RTH 368 or consent of instructor. An overview of practitioners’ roles with children and families in hospitals - includes developmental milestones/issues; healthcare experiences; therapeutic interventions; family-centered care; diagnostic and treatment interventions; pain management; death and dying; interdisciplinary communication. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 390 - Pre-Internship Seminar in Recreation Therapy Credits: 1 Prerequisite: RTH 368 . Preparation for the internship experience with emphasis on development of professional behaviors that facilitate internship and career success in recreation therapy and other allied health professions. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 391 - Recreation Therapy Internship Finalization Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Senior standing (1 semester prior to internship) or permission of instructor, and RTH 390 . Students (a) become proficient in clinical/professional writing; (b) apply to five or more internship sites; (c) complete internship contracts and affiliation agreements; (d) set professional goals for their clinical experience; and (e) complete required certification trainings and mandatory requirements of the agency (students may incur extra costs for certification trainings). Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 448 - Advanced Field Experience in Recreation Therapy Credits: 1 - 6 Prerequisite: RTH 348 and consent of instructor. Advanced field placement in a recreation therapy setting. Direct service to recreation therapy clients under the supervision of licensed and certified recreation therapists. Course may be taken more than once; however, students are limited to six credit hours toward graduation. Course cannot be substituted for a content course. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 459 - Research: Determining Best Practices in Recreation Therapy Credits: 3 Prerequisites: RTH 380 or consent of instructor. The scientific process of determining best practices in rehabilitation and treatment settings. Focus on adapting research methods to account for the many threats to validity common in multidisciplinary treatment environments. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 468 - Program Planning and Evaluation in Recreation Therapy Credits: 3 Prerequisite and corequisite: RTH 370 and RTH 372 and RTH 380 . Advanced course in programming in recreation therapy. Emphasis on systems planning of specific programs/interventions and individual treatment planning, evaluation and documentation. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Foundations for Systems Thinking. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy; Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 475 - Leadership and Management in Recreation Therapy Credits: 3 Pre or corequisite: RTH 380 . Principles and practices of recreation therapy management, particularly the effective and efficient management of human, fiscal, informational, and physical resources in health care and human services. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 480 - Senior Seminar in Recreation Therapy Credits: 3 Prerequisite: RTH 368 or permission of instructor. Capstone course in which students utilize theories and methods from previous courses to explore selected topics, issues, and trends related to the recreation therapy profession. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 491 - Directed Individual Study Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 3.0, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair, and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. Field work required. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section of the catalogue. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 494 - Study Abroad in Recreation Therapy Credits: 1 - 6 Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. An interdisciplinary introduction to recreation therapy field methods and investigation in foreign countries. Focused study on disability, accessibility, inclusion, and health care issues and problems specific to host country on local, regional, and global scales. Course integrates field and classroom instruction. May be repeated for up to 12 hours. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 497 - Clinical Placement in Recreation Therapy Credits: 12 Prerequisites: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, 2.5 RTH major GPA, senior standing with a cumulative 3.0 GPA in all RTH courses, agency approval, current certification in CPR/First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens, and instructor approval. This is a capstone, applied learning course; students apply APIE process supervised by a certified therapeutic recreation specialist in a healthcare/human service agency utilizing clinical recreation therapy procedures/practices. Minimum 560 hours/14 consecutive weeks of fieldwork and liablity insurance required. Satisfies University Studies VI: Capstone Experience. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 498 - Internship in Recreation Therapy Credits: 12 Prerequisite: Senior standing and an overall 2.00 grade point average, and completion of all other courses required for the major with a 2.00 cumulative grade point average. Experiential learning in recreation therapy with selected public, private, commercial, non-profit health care and human service agencies, under the direct supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). A minimum of 560 hours and 14 consecutive weeks of fieldwork are required. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RTH 499 - Honors Work in Recreation Therapy Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing. Independent study for honors students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Russian
	RUS 101 - Introductory Russian I Credits: 3 Emphasis on achievement of an active command of the language. Aural-oral practice; intensive study of the basic patterns of spoken Russian; reading, writing, and basic conversation. For students with one unit or less of high school Russian. Partially satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RUS 102 - Introductory Russian II Credits: 3 Emphasis on achievement of an active command of the language. Aural-oral practice; intensive study of the basic patterns of spoken Russian; reading, writing, and basic conversation. Only for students who have successfully completed RUS 101 or the equivalent. Partially satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RUS 201 - Intermediate Russian I Credits: 3 - 4 Prerequisites: RUS 102 or equivalent. A review of the grammatical structure of the language. Application of the language in composition, conversation, and readings. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RUS 202 - Intermediate Russian II Credits: 3 - 4 Prerequisites: RUS 201 or equivalent. A review of the grammatical structure of the language. Application of the language in composition, conversation, and readings. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RUS 209 - Russian Literature in Translation: Topics Credits: 3 Study of representative works from the literature of the Russian-speaking world. Readings and class discussions in English. May be repeated under different subtitles. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	RUS 395 - Topics in Russian Studies Credits: 3 Intensive study of a selected topic in Russian Studies. Courses are taught through the UNC Russian Studies Consortium as a teleconference/DE course. May be repeated under different subtitles. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Science, Humanities, Society
	SHS 210 - Introduction to Science, the Humanities and Society Credits: 3 An introduction to the interrelationships among science, technology, the humanities and society. Interdisciplinary approach. Topics include impact of science and technology on society, humanistic assessment of science, historical and contemporary issues. May be taken twice for credit under different sub-titles. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Secondary Education
	SEC 200 - Teaching, Schools and a Global Society Credits: 3 Corequisites: SEC 210 , SEC 220 . Introductory course in the Watson School of Education for those seeking licensure in secondary education. Emphasis on interpretation and evaluation of the development of public education in the United States using historical, sociological, cultural, and philosophical perspectives. Course examines the goals and purposes of education in a global context with particular attention to the education of students in grades 9-12. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEC 205 - Curriculum Design and Learning Assessment Credits: 3 Corequisites: SEC 200 , SEC 220 . The course is designed to provide conceptual tools and analytic skills essential for designing effective instructional activities that incorporate technology as well as field-based experiences for implementing, and evaluating lessons. This course may not be repeated for credit and it only open to students pursuing secondary teaching licensure. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEC 220 - Practicum Block I Credits: 3 Corequisites: SEC 200 , SEC 205 . Candidates will observe, participate, assist, tutor and teach in secondary classrooms. Emphasis is placed on the study of adolescent development with practical experiences in high school classrooms. Candidates will observe instruction including lesson planning, lesson implementation and assessment. This course may not be repeated for credit and it only open to students pursuing secondary teaching licensure. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEC 305 - Diverse Learners in Secondary Schools Credits: 3 Corequisite: SEC 320 . Focus on teaching diverse learners in the high school classroom including students with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, students identified as academically gifted and talented, and students at risk for school failure. Instructional practices and classroom management strategies that support the learning of all students in general education classes will be explored. This course may not be repeated for credit and it only open to students pursuing secondary teaching licensure. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEC 320 - Practicum Block II Credits: 3 Corequisites: SEC 305 . Development of reading strategies to improve high school student literacy. Candidates will tutor and teach in secondary classrooms and/or tutoring centers with an emphasis on reading/literacy skills. (3 credit hours). This course may not be repeated for credit and it only open to students pursuing secondary teaching licensure. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEC 403 - Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary English (9-12) Credits: 3 Corequisites: SEC 410 , SEC 421 . Prerequisite: SEC 305 . This course provides emphasis on theory, curriculum development, inquiry, critical thinking, classroom management, instructional strategies and selection of appropriate instructional materials for teaching secondary English. Successful planning and teaching practices with adaptations to diverse needs of students will be discussed and incorporated into coursework. This course may not be repeated for credit and it only open to students pursuing secondary teaching licensure. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEC 404 - Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Mathematics (9-12) Credits: 3 Corequisites: SEC 410 , SEC 421 . Prerequisite: SEC 305 . This course provides emphasis on theory, curriculum development, inquiry, critical thinking, classroom management, instructional strategies and selection of appropriate instructional materials for teaching secondary mathematics. Successful planning and teaching practices with adaptations to diverse needs of students will be discussed and incorporated into coursework. This course may not be repeated for credit and it only open to students pursuing secondary teaching licensure. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEC 405 - Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Social Studies (9-12) Credits: 3 Corequisites: SEC 410 , SEC 421 . Prerequisite: SEC 305 . This course provides emphasis on theory, curriculum development, inquiry, critical thinking, classroom management, instructional strategies and selection of appropriate instructional materials for teaching secondary social studies. Successful planning and teaching practices with adaptations to diverse needs of students will be discussed and incorporated into coursework. This course may not be repeated for credit and it only open to students pursuing secondary teaching licensure. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEC 406 - Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Science (9-12) Credits: 3 Corequisites: SEC 410 , SEC 421 . Prerequisite: SEC 305 . This course provides emphasis on theory, curriculum development, inquiry, critical thinking, classroom management, instructional strategies and selection of appropriate instructional materials for teaching secondary science. Successful planning and teaching practices with adaptations to diverse needs of students will be discussed and incorporated into coursework. This course may not be repeated for credit and it only open to students pursuing secondary teaching licensure. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEC 410 - ESL Topics for Secondary Teachers Credits: 3 Corequisites: SEC 403 , SEC 404 , SEC 405 , or SEC 406 ; SEC 421 and SEC 422 . Prerequisite: SEC 205 . This course will introduce Secondary educators to the field of English as a second language and meeting the needs of students with limited formal schooling, long term English language learners and older language learners. Topics include cross-cultural communications, ESL methodology, assessment and curriculum adaptation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEC 421 - Practicum Block III Credits: 3 Corequisites: SEC 403 , SEC 404 , SEC 405 , SEC 406 or SEC 410 . Candidates will observe and teach in specific content area in secondary public school classrooms. This course may not be repeated for credit and it only open to students pursuing secondary teaching licensure. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEC 430 - Seminar-Leadership, Reflection and Management Practices Credits: 3 Corequisite: SEC 431 . Internship Prerequisites: All professional core and specialty area courses, acceptance into the Watson School of Education, and a 2.70 GPA on all work attempted at UNCW. Development of instructional skills required for successful teaching with regard for the particular needs of the student’s academic discipline. Emphasis is given to 1) acquisition of leadership qualities and characteristics, 2) professional documentation of reflective growth, and 3) integration of effective behavior management strategies. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEC 431 - Practicum in Secondary Education Credits: 12 Corequisite: SEC 430 . Prerequisites: As specified for SEC 430 . Students will be assigned full-time, or equivalent, to practicum sites within their areas of specializations. Students will engage in a variety of supervised instructional activities, assuming increasingly wider responsibility for class instruction. Practica are offered in the following areas of specialization: biology, chemistry, English, geology, history, mathematics, music, physics, and social studies. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Social Work
	SWK 105 - Facing Life’s Challenges: Resilience, Hope and Happiness Credits: 3 Explores the necessary changes and challenges faced by individuals, families, and communities as part of this thing called “life.” Focus will be on how each of us can foster resilience, hope and happiness in the face of life’s demands from simple changes to traumatic events. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SWK 106 - Social Work Global Visions: Citizens, Issues and Approaches Credits: 3 Explores the global issues faced by disenfranchised people around the world, including issues of diversity, poverty, political issues, economic concerns and environmental issues. How social work on an international level addresses these issues through collective strength-based practice will be covered. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SWK 235 - Introduction to Social Work and the Social Welfare System Credits: 3 Social welfare institution and the social work profession in the United States; the values, methods and roles of social workers and the history of the system. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Coastal Health and Environment. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Human Behavior. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SWK 240 - Basic Working Relationship Skills Credits: 3 Prerequisite or co-requisite: SWK 235 ; corequisites: SWKL 240 , SWK 320 . Multi-cultural working relationship skills for generalist practice, building client-directed partnerships, interviewing, and transitioning from services using a strengths-based and solution-focused perspective. Process recordings, case assessments, social work ethics, values and diversity are covered.The lab for this course is SWKL 240 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SWK 310 - Social Service Practice with the Elderly Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SWK 235 or GRN 101 . Examines the status of the elderly and specific problems they confront in modern society. Focuses on social agencies and other service resources. Analyzes policies. Major emphases on practice, service settings and special populations. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SWK 311 - Child Abuse and Neglect Credits: 3 Study of the knowledge base, laws, and professional roles associated with contemporary child welfare practice. Identification of child maltreatment, reporting procedures and community-based interdisciplinary practice issues are emphasized. Upon acceptance to the NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative, students must complete both SWK 311 and SWK 312 before admission to a DSS field placement. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SWK 312 - Seminar on Practice in Children, Youth, and Family Services Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SWK 311 . Second of two-course sequence to prepare students for contemporary child welfare practice. Focused study of skills, tasks, and best practices associated with public child welfare services. Upon acceptance to the NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative, students must complete both SWK 311 and SWK 312 before admission to a DSS field placement. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SWK 315 - Issues for Social Workers in Mental Health Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SWK 235 . Concepts of mental health and practice in social context. Managed care, models of practice, rural community mental health, and future directions in community health, all considered in a multicultural perspective. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SWK 316 - Generalist Social Work in Rural Communities Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SWK 235 . A survey of rural community life, its institutions, value systems, customs, and their implications for social work practice. Issues dealing with migrant workers and Native American cultures. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SWK 318 - Social Work and Health Care Delivery Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SWK 235 . An examination of the rationale, issues, problems and practices related to the implementation of client-centered health care. New programs and proposals for the delivery of health services will be reviewed systematically with reference to the implications for social work practice. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SWK 319 - Ethical Decision Making in Social Work Practice Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SWK 235 or permission of instructor. Study of ethical issues in social work practice with emphasis upon application of NASW Code of Ethics. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SWK 320 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SWK 235 , SWK 240 , and SWKL 240 . Perspectives on human development and behavior in diverse contexts, including: culture, oppression, poverty, gender, ethnicity, physical and social settings. Implications for social work practice and policies. Prenatal Through Adolescence. Course requires a 25-hour service-learning project. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Human Behavior. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SWK 321 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Restricted to BSW majors main campus and/or extension site and SWK 320 ; co-requisites: SWK 341 , SWK 396 . Perspectives on human development and behavior in diverse contexts, including: culture, oppression, poverty, gender, ethnicity, physical and social settings. Implications for social work practice and policies. Young Adulthood Through Death. Course requires a 25-hour service-learning project. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SWK 335 - Social Welfare Policies Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Restricted to BSW majors main campus and/or extension site, SWK 235 and PLS 101 ; co-requisite SWK 321 . Social, cultural, economic, and political influences on the social welfare system. Policymaking, program development and planning. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Coastal Health and Environment. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy; Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SWK 341 - Generalist Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Restricted to BSW majors main campus and/or extension site and SWK 240 . Client-directed strengths-based and solution-focused generalist practice with individuals and families. Assessments, progress notes, case management, working with mandated clients, crisis and trauma work covered. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SWK 355 - Issues in Diversity for Generalist Practice Credits: 3 Prerequisite or co-requisite: SWK 235 . Values, biases, and prejudices which produce personal and social vulnerability. Consequences in the lives of people of color, women, the poor, gays and lesbians, and others. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.

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Course Prefixes

QMM 388 - Operations Research

QMM 480 - Business and Economic Forecasting

QMM 485 - Introduction to Business Simulation

QMM 491 - Directed Individual Study

QMM 495 - Seminar in Quantitative Methods

QMM 499 - Honors Work in Quantitative Methods

REC 265 - Leisure and Society

REC 266 - Computers, Research and Evaluation in Recreation

REC 270 - Program Planning and Evaluation

REC 303 - Inclusive Recreation Services

REC 348 - Practicum in Recreation Services

REC 359 - Research and Evaluation in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism

REC 362 - Special Issues in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management

REC 366 - Coastal Recreation Resource Management

REC 370 - Tourism and Health

REC 375 - Leadership and Management of Recreation Services

REC 380 - Marketing for Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism

REC 381 - Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions

REC 390 - Pre-Internship Seminar

REC 392 - Organization and Leadership of Recreational Sports

REC 393 - Campus Recreation and Sports Administration

REC 394 - Recreational Sports and Fitness Facility Operations

REC 395 - Instructional Methods in Recreational Sports

REC 430 - Managing Recreation Service Quality

REC 440 - Risk Management and Liability in Recreation Services

REC 448 - Advanced Field Experience in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management

REC 450 - Conflict and Organizational Politics in Recreation, Sport and Tourism

REC 451 - Travel and Tourism

REC 452 - Tourism and Hospitality Operations

REC 453 - Hotel and Lodging Management

REC 465 - Recreation Facilities Planning and Design

REC 475 - Advanced Human Resource Management in Recreation

REC 476 - Budgeting and Finance in Recreation, Sport and Tourism

REC 491 - Directed Individual Study

REC 494 - Study Abroad in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management

REC 495 - Seminar in Recreation

REC 498 - Internship in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management

REC 499 - Honors Work in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management

RTH 286 - Assistance Dog Training I

RTH 287 - Assistance Dog Training II

RTH 303 - Inclusive Recreation Services

RTH 348 - Practicum in Recreation Therapy

RTH 362 - Special Issues in Recreation Therapy

RTH 368 - Foundations of Recreation Therapy

RTH 369 - Recreation Therapy in Gerontology

RTH 370 - Recreation Therapy in Physical Rehabilitation

RTH 371 - Recreation Therapy Interventions I

RTH 372 - Recreation Therapy in Behavioral Health

RTH 380 - Assessment and Outcome Planning in Recreation Therapy

RTH 382 - Recreation Therapy Intervention II

RTH 383 - Recreation Therapy Interventions III: Individual Interventions

RTH 384 - Recreation Therapy and Child Life with Hospitalized Children

RTH 390 - Pre-Internship Seminar in Recreation Therapy

RTH 391 - Recreation Therapy Internship Finalization

RTH 448 - Advanced Field Experience in Recreation Therapy

RTH 459 - Research: Determining Best Practices in Recreation Therapy

RTH 468 - Program Planning and Evaluation in Recreation Therapy

RTH 475 - Leadership and Management in Recreation Therapy

RTH 480 - Senior Seminar in Recreation Therapy

RTH 491 - Directed Individual Study

RTH 494 - Study Abroad in Recreation Therapy

RTH 497 - Clinical Placement in Recreation Therapy

RTH 498 - Internship in Recreation Therapy

RTH 499 - Honors Work in Recreation Therapy

RUS 101 - Introductory Russian I

RUS 102 - Introductory Russian II

RUS 201 - Intermediate Russian I

RUS 202 - Intermediate Russian II

RUS 209 - Russian Literature in Translation: Topics

RUS 395 - Topics in Russian Studies

SHS 210 - Introduction to Science, the Humanities and Society

SEC 200 - Teaching, Schools and a Global Society

SEC 205 - Curriculum Design and Learning Assessment

SEC 220 - Practicum Block I