COUN 1110 Fundamentals Of Human Mental Health

[4 credit hours]

An introduction to the field of human services, especially mental health, history and current trends in treatment and prevention of disease and the basic skills common to the field. Students will learn skills at the demonstrable level as they will later be used in the field.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

COUN 1240 Substance Abuse Issues In Mental Health

[3 credit hours]

An overview and survey of addictive disorders, use and abuse, and the personal and cultural effects of chemical dependency.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

COUN 2120 Group And Therapeutic Approaches

[4 credit hours]

A study of various types of groups and activity skills used in mental health environments both inpatient and community based. Focus on design, principles, procedures and applications of various techniques.

Term Offered: Fall

COUN 3000 Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services Professions

[3 credit hours]

This course provides an introduction to multicultural helping in the health and human services professions. The influence of socio-identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, ability) on individuals’ functioning, concerns, and the helping process will be explored in the context of health and human service professions.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

COUN 3110 Case Management In Mental Health

[3 credit hours]

The study of and practice of using case management models and skills with clients within the mental health environment. Models appropriate for different agency types will be explored and the various modalities available will be introduced.

Term Offered: Spring

COUN 3140 Substance Abuse Prevention And Community Programming

[3 credit hours]

An evaluation of prevention programs and community resources available in the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.

Term Offered: Fall

COUN 3150 Models Of Treatment For Substance Abuse

[3 credit hours]

A review of the various components of substance abuse and philosophies of treatment. Theories of etiology and maintenance are also addressed.

Term Offered: Spring

COUN 3220 Theories in Mental Health

[3 credit hours]

Overview of current approaches of psychological theory. This course includes an examination of the basic issues in mental health, including ethical issues and personal implications for the mental health professional.

Term Offered: Fall

COUN 3380 College Student Leadership Development I

[1-3 credit hours]

First semester in development of skills for student leaders through didactic experience, simulation exercises and practicum experiences. Especially designed for student government leaders and peer counselor/advisers.

Term Offered: Fall

COUN 3390 College Student Leadership Development II

[1-3 credit hours]

Second semester in student leadership training. The development of skills for student leaders through didactic experience, simulation exercises and practicum experiences. Especially designed for student government leaders and peer counselor/advisers.

Prerequisites: COUN 3380 with a minimum grade of D- or CMHS 3380 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

COUN 4080 Essentials Of Helping Relationships

[3 credit hours]

Emphasis upon skills, concepts and practices in the helping professions. Multicultural and ethical issues along with dealing with crisis situations will be covered.

COUN 4240 Substance Abuse Treatment Techniques

[3 credit hours]

An examination of ethical and legal issues in substance abuse, as well as examination of the specific skills needed by workers in substance abuse programs.

Term Offered: Spring

RCRT 1300 Introduction To Recreation And Leisure Studies

[3 credit hours]

An introductory course which gives an overview of recreation and leisure in educational, governmental, institutional and professional settings. Explores historical, social and economic implications from personal and professional perspectives. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

RCRT 1310 Introduction to Recreational Therapy Programming

[3 credit hours]

An introductory course that presents theories and principles of programming, program planning, practical experiences in implementation, and facilitation of recreational therapy programs. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

RCRT 3310 Inclusion and Recreational Therapy Services

[3 credit hours]

An introductory course which defines the principals of inclusion and major legislation that impacts the provision and delivery of recreational therapy services for individuals with disabilities. Thirty hour volunteer component required. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

RCRT 3710 Outdoor and Adaptive Sports Program Delivery in Recreational Therapy Practice

[3 credit hours]

An introduction to theory and techniques related to risk management, leadership, and administration of outdoor pursuits in RT practice as it applies to working with individuals in clinical and non-clinical settings. Students will also gain an understanding of adapted sports, modification of equipment, adapted sports competition for persons with disabilities and the classification system governing adapted sports competition for veterans. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors. Prerequisite: Senior Standing and Acceptance in the Recreational Therapy program.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

RCRT 4000 Community and Event Planning in Recreational Therapy Service

[3 credit hours]

This course introduces the principles, strategies, and risk management concerns for planning a variety of events to achieve RT treatment outcomes and community/social integration. Students gain experience planning accessible events for a variety of group sizes and diverse populations in RT service. Event critiques required. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors.

Term Offered: Summer, Fall

RCRT 4040 Recreational Therapy Services within the Veterans Administration

[3 credit hours]

The course will focus on current trends, issues, and clinical techniques specific to serving Veterans within the Veteran’s Administration VA system as a Recreational Therapist. Course content will include orientation to military culture and rituals, specific diagnoses, and conditions commonly experienced by Veterans, delivery of outcome-based RT interventions and special programs, partnerships, and an in-depth look into internships and employment opportunities within the VA system.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

RCRT 4330 Administration In Recreational Therapy

[3 credit hours]

This course focuses on the administrative functions of delivering Recreational Therapy services. Students will gain an understanding of the aspects of management principles including ethics, legislation, technology, quality management, risk management, financial and human resources, marketing, and accrediting agencies. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors. Note: Senior Standing and Acceptance in the Recreational Therapy program.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

RCRT 4340 Leisure, Recreation, And Aging in Recreational Therapy Practice

[3 credit hours]

This course provides a study of the impacts of aging on leisure and recreation activities during middle and later adulthood by investigating the aging process, leisure across the lifespan, and the impact of leisure and recreation on quality of life and wellness from an RT perspective. Minimum grade of "C" required for RCRT majors.

Prerequisites: (RCRT 1300 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 1310 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 3310 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4720 with a minimum grade of C)

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

RCRT 4450 Research Applications In Recreational Therapy

[3 credit hours]

This course introduces research applications utilized by Recreation Therapy practitioners. Students will learn about evidence based practice, development and implementation of survey research, and the use of experimental designs. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors.

Term Offered: Fall

RCRT 4560 Recreational Therapy Interventions 1

[3 credit hours]

This course provides the student the fundamental skill development needed to implement therapeutic outcomes using Recreational Therapy interventions utilizing leisure education, assistive technology, and animal assisted therapy within treatment settings. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors. Registration restriction: Acceptance into the RT professional sequence.

Prerequisites: (RCRT 1300 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 1310 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 3310 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4720 with a minimum grade of C)

Term Offered: Fall

RCRT 4565 Recreational Therapy Interventions 2

[3 credit hours]

This course provides the student the fundamental skill development needed to implement therapeutic outcomes using Recreational Therapy interventions utilizing therapeutic art, horticulture, and stress management/relaxation therapy within treatment settings. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors.

Prerequisites: (RCRT 4340 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4730 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4740 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4560 with a minimum grade of C)

Term Offered: Spring

RCRT 4570 Recreational Therapy Interventions 3

[2 credit hours]

This course provides the student the fundamental skill development needed to implement therapeutic outcomes using Recreational Therapy interventions utilizing therapeutic fitness and aquatic therapy within treatment settings. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors.

Term Offered: Fall

RCRT 4720 Introduction To Therapeutic Recreation

[3 credit hours]

This course is designed to introduce the student to theories, models, principles, and history of therapeutic recreation service. Through lectures, discussions and self-directed learning activities, the student will examine the structure and function of therapeutic recreation processes in a variety of treatment settings. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

RCRT 4730 Physical and Neurological Diagnosis and Conditions in Recreational Therapy Practice

[3 credit hours]

This course is designed to provide the student with in-depth knowledge of the diagnostic criteria, etiology, and symptomology related to physical, neurological, sensory, and metabolic diagnosis and conditions across the lifespan with a focus on RT practice. RT interventions, pharmacological interventions, family involvement, risk management, and other implications impacting RT practice will also be examined.

Prerequisites: (RCRT 1300 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 1310 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 3310 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4720 with a minimum grade of C)

Term Offered: Fall

RCRT 4740 Assessment And Documentation In Therapeutic Recreation

[3 credit hours]

This course introduces the student to the APIE(D) process, reviews assessment tools (standardized and self-designed) used in practice, common documentation methods and skills needed for therapeutic recreation practice including: initial assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and discharge planning. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

RCRT 4750 Group Dynamics In Recreational Therapy

[3 credit hours]

This course introduces students to the concepts and theories of the therapeutic group process as it applies to professional practice. Students will be introduced to and practice: facilitation skills, behavior modification techniques, and effective communication and leadership skills. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

RCRT 4770 Recreational Therapy Project Design

[1 credit hour]

In support of the recreational therapy internship, the student will design a capstone project that links practical experience with formal academic preparation. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors. Prerequisite: Senior Standing and Acceptance in the Recreational Therapy program.

Corequisites: RCRT 4940

Term Offered: Spring, Summer

RCRT 4780 Recreational Therapy Project Evaluation

[1 credit hour]

In support of RCRT 4770, this course requires the student to evaluate, and prepare a professional presentation of the recreation therapy internship capstone project. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors. Prerequisite: Senior Standing and Acceptance in the Recreational Therapy program.

Term Offered: Summer

RCRT 4790 Psychological Diagnosis and Conditions in Recreational Therapy Practice

[3 credit hours]

This course is designed to provide the student with in-depth knowledge of the diagnostic criteria, etiology, and symptomology related to psychological conditions across the lifespan with a focus on RT practice. RT interventions, pharmacological interventions, family involvement, risk management, and other implications impacting RT practice will be examined.

Prerequisites: (RCRT 4340 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4730 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4740 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4560 with a minimum grade of C)

Term Offered: Spring

RCRT 4810 Recreational Therapy Fieldwork 1

[1 credit hour]

This course requires a 50-hour practicum experience in a community agency. The practicum experience provides the student a structured environment to apply the Recreational Therapy APIE(D) process with a population served by a CTRS. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors. Registration restriction: Acceptance into the RT professional sequence.

Prerequisites: RCRT 4730 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4790 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4740 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Fall

RCRT 4820 Recreational Therapy Fieldwork 2

[1 credit hour]

This course requires a 50-hour practicum experience in a community agency. The practicum experience provides the student a structured environment to apply the Recreational Therapy APIE(D) process with a population served by a CTRS. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors. Registration restriction: Acceptance into the professional sequence.

Prerequisites: RCRT 4730 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4790 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4740 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Fall

RCRT 4830 Recreational Therapy Fieldwork 3

[1 credit hour]

This course requires a 50-hour practicum experience in a community agency. The practicum experience provides the student a structured environment to apply the Recreational Therapy APIE(D) process with a population served by a CTRS. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors. Registration restriction: Acceptance into the professional sequence.

Prerequisites: RCRT 4730 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4790 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4740 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

RCRT 4840 Recreational Therapy Fieldwork 4

[1 credit hour]

This course requires a 50-hour practicum experience in a community agency. The practicum experience provides the student a structured environment to apply the Recreational Therapy APIE(D) process with a population served by a CTRS. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors. Registration restriction: Acceptance into the professional sequence.

Prerequisites: RCRT 4730 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4790 with a minimum grade of C and RCRT 4740 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

RCRT 4850 Recreational Therapy Internship Preparation

[1 credit hour]

This course is designed to prepare the student for the recreational therapy internship process and professional employment in recreational therapy. Students will learn and practice professional skills, such as, resume writing, interviewing techniques, and professionalism. Student internship expectations and professional certifications and licensure are also addressed. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors. Prerequisite: Senior Standing and Acceptance in the Recreational Therapy program.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

RCRT 4870 Comprehensive Program Planning In Recreational Therapy

[3 credit hours]

This course requires the student to apply cumulative knowledge of the RT APIE(D) process through designing evidence-based: treatment programs, program evaluations, protocols and treatment plans in recreation therapy practice. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors. Prerequisite: Senior Standing and Acceptance in the Recreational Therapy program.

Term Offered: Spring

RCRT 4950 Recreation Therapy Internship I

[5 credit hours]

In accordance with the University of Toledo and NCTRC certification requirements, this course requires 280 hours of internship experience over a minimum of 7 consecutive weeks supervised by a CTRS. The internship experience is only offered in the summer and requires faculty approval. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors.

RCRT 4960 Recreation Therapy Internship II

[5 credit hours]

In accordance with the University of Toledo and NCTRC certification requirements, this course requires 280 hours of internship experience over a minimum of 7 consecutive weeks supervised by a CTRS. The internship experience is only offered in the summer and requires faculty approval. Minimum "C" required for RCRT majors.

SOCW 1030 Introduction To Social Welfare

[3 credit hours]

Introduction to the social welfare institution, its history, relation to social values, social welfare laws and programs, and the system's characteristic of service delivery. The nature and causes of social problems in the United States, such as poverty, crime, mental illness, homelessness, ageism, sexism, and racism are examined through conservative, liberal and progressive perspectives, including how these perspectives have impacted social policy development. Students will explore the inter-relatedness of policy, problems, and programs. C or better is required for majors.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Social Sciences, Multicultural US Diversity

SOCW 2010 Survey Of The Social Work Profession

[4 credit hours]

This course provides an opportunity for the student to explore the dynamics of the social work profession. The student will examine various components of social work, including an overview of the strengths perspective, systems theory, ethics, client populations served, roles of social workers who serve these populations, and APA style of professional writing. The course also includes sixty hours of supervised field experience and directed classroom discussion connecting field experience to social work practice. NOTE: Students will need to provide their own transportation to the off-site field experience as a requirement for this course.

Prerequisites: SOCW 1030 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOCW 3040 Social Work With Older Adults

[3 credit hours]

History and development of practice with older adults. Trends in aging, services for older adults, health care, social security, retirement, elder abuse, substitute care decision, hospice, loss, death and dying.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer

SOCW 3060 Social Work Ethics

[3 credit hours]

Examination of social work values and their professional implications. Provision of working knowledge of Social Work Code of Ethics and licensing and subsequent professional responsibilities. Integration of theoretical models with practice situations.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer

SOCW 3070 Child Welfare I

[3 credit hours]

Child welfare history. Knowledge, concepts and skill development concerning child maltreatment and protection, risk assessment and family-centered services.

Prerequisites: SOCW 2010 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 3080 Women In Poverty

[3 credit hours]

Provides an understanding of women's poverty and its perpetuation through marriage and divorce, women's work and wages, welfare, children, child support and the economics of the unpaid women's labor.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOCW 3090 Social Work Perspectives On Culture And Oppression

[3 credit hours]

Focus is on vulnerable and oppressed groups who are among social welfare consumers. Cultural characteristics and group strengths, needs, priorities and experiences within the context of social work are also explored.

Prerequisites: SOCW 2010 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOCW 3110 Social Work Practice I

[3 credit hours]

An overview of generalist social work practice with various system sizes. Emphasizes strengths, empowerment, social and economic justice, ethical practice, and examination of self in relation to professional social work.

Prerequisites: SOCW 2010 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 3120 Social Work Interviewing And Recording

[4 credit hours]

Develops skills needed for the generalist social work interview and appropriate recording techniques. Integrates computer simulation, role-play and video recording for a participatory learning experience.

Prerequisites: SOCW 3110 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 3170 Child Welfare II

[3 credit hours]

Addresses the developmental and permanence needs of children, effects of maltreatment on children, placement issues, separation, reunification and adoption. Includes child welfare services for children with developmental disabilities.

Prerequisites: (SOCW 3070 with a minimum grade of C and SOCW 2010 with a minimum grade of C)

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 3210 Human Behavior in the Soc Environment I

[3 credit hours]

Theoretical social-work related approaches to understanding human behavior and related biological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental factors affecting individuals, families and groups, from infancy to adolescence, within the context of diversity.

Prerequisites: SOCW 2010 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 3220 Human Behavior In Social Environment II

[3 credit hours]

Theoretical social work - related approaches to understanding human behavior and related biological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental factors affecting individual, family and group behavior, from young adulthood to old age.

Prerequisites: SOCW 3210 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 3230 Human Behavior in the Social Environment III

[3 credit hours]

This course provides a view of behavior of larger systems including groups, organizations, and communities through a strengths perspective, focusing on social and economic justice, and the values of the social work profession.

Prerequisites: SOCW 3210 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOCW 3300 Social Policy And Legislation

[3 credit hours]

An examination of current social welfare issues and theories and the significance to the social, economic and political factors which influence policymaking and implementation.

Prerequisites: PSC 1200 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Summer, Fall

SOCW 3410 Social Work Research Practicum I

[3 credit hours]

Presentation of basic methods used in social work research. Practice based methods are emphasized. Course content will focus on scientific methods of building knowledge for evidence-based social work practice.

Prerequisites: SOCW 2010 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 3420 Social Work Research Practicum II

[3 credit hours]

Develop student competency in use of statistical applications in applied social work research. Entails continuation and completion of community-based research project started in Research Practicum I.

Prerequisites: SOCW 3410 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 3510 Interpersonal Practice with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Individuals

[3 credit hours]

This course will provide an introduction and overview of sexual orientation and gender identity and expand understanding of how to implement affirmative models of practice with LGBTQ individuals, families and communities. Course content will include: perspectives on gender, identity formation, impact of homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia, affirming interventions with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons, families, youth, communities and aging; and specific challenges facing the LGBT communities such as homelessness, domestic violence, bullying, and policy.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOCW 3520 Human Animal Interaction, Health and Wellness

[3 credit hours]

The majority of households in the United States have a companion animal. This course provides an overview of how human-animal interactions (HAI) and the human-animal bond (HAB) impact human health and well-being. Topics include: the social, physical and emotional/psychological impacts across the lifespan; therapeutic roles of animals; animal welfare and ethical considerations; and the connection between violence toward people and violence toward animals.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOCW 3530 Health Care Social Work Experiences with Interprofessional Teaming

[1-3 credit hours]

Students will be introduced to the unique demands of health care social work (3 credits more content and more assignments). Students will utilize generalist skills developed in their BSW program to negotiate the interdisciplinary classroom by participating in real-world problem solving and simulations by joining students from across the University of Toledo campuses and the free clinic to learn how to be an integral part of health care with an emphasis on just service delivery.

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 4120 Social Work Practice II

[3 credit hours]

Provides advanced theory and skill development as a generalist social worker with organizations and communities. Emphasis is on a strengths and empowerment perspective focused on social and economic justice.

Prerequisites: SOCW 3110 with a minimum grade of C and SOCW 3120 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 4130 Social Work Practice III

[3 credit hours]

Provides advanced theory and skill development as a generalist social worker with individuals, families and groups. Emphasis is on a strengths and empowerment perspective focused on social and economic justice.

Prerequisites: SOCW 4120 with a minimum grade of C and SOCW 4200 with a minimum grade of C and SOCW 4220 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 4200 Field Seminar II

[1 credit hour]

Integration of field experience and proactive principles.

Corequisites: SOCW 4120, SOCW 4220

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 4210 Field Seminar III

[1 credit hour]

Integration of field experience and proactive principles.

Prerequisites: SOCW 4120 with a minimum grade of C and SOCW 4200 with a minimum grade of C and SOCW 4220 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisites: SOCW 4230

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 4220 Social Work Field Experience II

[5 credit hours]

A professional experience in generalist social work practice with an integration of classroom learning with practice in a social agency. Must be taken in successive semesters during a single academic year. Application for entry to field placement must be submitted to social work office during spring semester prior to fall placement.

Corequisites: SOCW 4200

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 4230 Field Experience III

[5 credit hours]

A professional experience in generalist social work practice with an integration of classroom learning with practice in a social agency. Must be taken in successive semesters during a single academic year. Application for entry to field placement must be submitted to social work office during spring semester prior to fall placement.

Prerequisites: SOCW 4220 with a minimum grade of C and SOCW 4200 with a minimum grade of C and SOCW 4120 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisites: SOCW 4210

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 4980 Special Issues In Social Work

[1-3 credit hours]

Courses on various social work specialties. May be repeated in different topics.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOCW 4990 Independent Study In Social Work

[1-3 credit hours]

Designed for advanced students in social work to pursue supervised independent study in unlisted subject areas or to continue course work in greater depth. Written proposal required.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall