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School of Human
Sciences and Services
Patricia M.
Christopherson, Interim Associate Dean, (Human Sciences and Services
158)
Departments:
Allied
Health Professions
Communication
Disorders
Kinesiology
and Athletics
Social Work
Human
Development Center
It is the
philosophy of the School’s faculty that professionals need a strong,
broad-based liberal education in order to function effectively. This
liberal education serves as a foundation for each major and minor offered
by the school. The courses required for each major provide students with a
theory and practice knowledge base in a professional domain and provide
students with opportunities for practical application of the concepts
learned. See the latest UW-Eau Claire Graduate Catalogue for advanced
degrees offered within the school.
DEGREES
AND CURRICULA
Bachelor of
Arts (B.A.)
Comprehensive
Major: Communication
Disorders-Liberal Arts
Bachelor of
Science (B.S.)
Comprehensive
Majors:
Communication
Disorders-Liberal Arts
Kinesiology:
Athletic Training Emphasis
Kinesiology:
Exercise Management Emphasis
Kinesiology:
Exercise Science Emphasis
Standard
Major:
Kinesiology:
Movement Science Emphasis
Bachelor of
Music Therapy (B.M.T.)
Comprehensive
Major: Music Therapy
Bachelor of
Science in Environmental and Public Health (B.S.E.P.H.)
Comprehensive
Major: Environmental and Public Health
Bachelor of
Science in Health Care Administration (B.S.H.C.A.)
Comprehensive
Major: Health Care Administration
Bachelor of
Social Work (B.S.W.)
Comprehensive
Major: Social Work
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MINORS
School of
Human Sciences and Services minors are:
Science of
Coaching-Liberal Arts
Kinesiology-Liberal
Arts
Topical
Minor (Multidisciplinary)-Liberal Arts
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SPECIFIC
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Other degrees.
Specific requirements for the following degrees are published in
conjunction with the Catalogue description of the major leading to the
degree:
Bachelor of
Music Therapy
Bachelor of
Science in Environmental and Public Health
Bachelor of
Science in Health Care Administration
Bachelor of
Social Work
Note: These
four other degrees follow the All-University General Education program
described in the section of this Catalogue titled General Education
Requirements, but require specific courses in several categories.
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BACHELOR
OF ARTS DEGREE IN THE SCHOOL
OF HUMAN SCIENCES AND SERVICES
Candidates for
the degree of Bachelor of Arts in the School of Human Sciences and
Services must meet all general graduation requirements of the University
(see University Graduation Requirements) and all School requirements for
major/minor emphases and GPAs. In addition, candidates for the B.A. degree
must meet the following School requirements which are specific to the
degree.
General
Education. Fulfill
the University requirements for General Education by earning at least 43
credits in courses designated as applicable to General Education
distributed as follows:
I.
Communications. A minimum of three credits from Subcategory A and
three credits from Subcategory B:
Subcategory A:
Communication/Journalism; English (language and composition courses
excluding Engl 110 and 112); Interdisciplinary Studies-Communications.
Subcategory B:
Computer Science; Mathematics; Philosophy (only logic courses);
Interdisciplinary Studies-Communications.
II. Natural
Sciences. A minimum of 11 semester credits (including one laboratory
course) of coursework from at least two of the six Subcategories: A.
Biology; B. Chemistry; C. Geography (physical); D. Geology; E. Physics; F.
Interdisciplinary Studies-Natural Sciences.
Note: A
listing of those courses that fulfill this laboratory course requirement
is provided below under General Information B.A. and B.S. Degrees.
III. Social
Sciences. A minimum of 11 semester credits from at least four of the
seven Subcategories: A. Anthropology; B. Economics; C. Geography
(cultural); D. Political Science; E. Psychology; F. Sociology; G.
Interdisciplinary Studies-Social Sciences.
IV.
Humanities. A minimum of 15 semester credits, including one course
from each of the following Subcategories: A. Fine Arts (Art, Art History,
Music, Music Therapy, Theatre Arts); B. Philosophy (excluding logic
courses); Religious Studies; C. History; D. English (literature courses);
Foreign Languages (literature and civilization courses); E.
Interdisciplinary Studies-Humanities (including Humanities,
Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies, Women’s Studies).
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BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN THE SCHOOL
OF HUMAN SCIENCES AND SERVICES
Candidates for
the degree of Bachelor of Science in the School of Human Sciences and
Services must meet all general graduation requirements of the University
(see University Graduation Requirements) and all School requirements for
major/minor emphases and GPAs.
In addition,
candidates for the B.S. degree must meet the following School requirements
which are specific to the degree.
1.
Mathematics. Demonstrate
competency at the level of Math 111 or higher. This requirement may be met
in any of the following ways:
a. Achieve
a score on the mathematics placement test that qualifies the student to
enter Math 114 as determined by the Department of Mathematics.
or b.
Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or higher, or a mark of S in Math 111
or higher.
or c. Achieve
a satisfactory score on a Math 111 or higher Competency Test. This test
may be attempted no more than two times and must be passed prior to
attaining junior standing. (Exception: Upper division transfer students
must pass the test before completing their first semester at UW-Eau
Claire.)
or d.
Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or higher in an interdisciplinary
Human Sciences and Services statistics course approved by the APCC.
2. General
Education Requirements. Fulfill the University requirements for
General Education by earning at least 43 credits in courses designated as
applicable to General Education distributed as follows:
I.
Communications. A minimum of three credits from Subcategory A and
three credits from Subcategory B:
Subcategory A:
Communication/Journalism; English (language and composition courses
excluding Engl 110 and 112); Foreign Languages (language and composition
courses); Interdisciplinary Studies-Communications.
Subcategory B:
Computer Science; Mathematics (Math 111 or above); Philosophy (only logic
courses); Interdisciplinary Studies-Communications.
II. Natural
Sciences. A minimum of 15 semester credits (including two laboratory
courses) of coursework from at least three of the six Subcategories: A.
Biology; B. Chemistry; C. Geography (physical); D. Geology; E. Physics; F.
Interdisciplinary Studies-Natural Sciences.
Note: A
listing of those courses that fulfill this laboratory course requirement
is provided below under General Information B.A. and B.S. Degrees.
Note: B.S.—Kinesiology,
Exercise Management Emphasis majors are required to complete 11 credits in
Natural Sciences, Category II. B.S.—Kinesiology, Movement Science
emphasis majors are required to complete 11 credits from two
sub-categories in Natural Sciences,
Category II.
III. Social
Sciences. A minimum of 11 semester credits from at least four of the
seven Subcategories: A. Anthropology; B. Economics; C. Geography
(cultural); D. Political Science; E. Psychology; F. Sociology; G.
Interdisciplinary Studies-Social Sciences.
IV.
Humanities. A minimum of 11 semester credits, including one course
from four of the five Subcategories: A. Fine Arts (Art, Art History,
Music, Music Therapy, Theatre Arts); B. Philosophy (excluding logic
courses); Religious Studies; C. History; D. English (literature courses);
Foreign Languages (literature and civilization courses); E.
Interdisciplinary Studies-Humanities (including Humanities,
Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies, Women’s Studies).
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Competency
Tests. The mathematics placement test and the foreign language
competency tests are given during the orientation periods for new freshmen
and transfers. Students will register for other competency tests in
Registration Services (Schofield 128) during the first two weeks of
classes in each semester. Further information about the foreign language
or the mathematics competency test is available from the Chair of the
appropriate department.
Laboratory
Science Courses. The following have been designated as fulfilling the
requirements for laboratory science courses in the School of Human
Sciences and Services.
Biol 100, 110,
111, 151, 195, 214, 320, 330, 392; Chem 101, 104, 115, 180; Geog 104; Geol
110, 115; Phys 100, 211, 212, 226, 229, 231, 232.
Criminal
History and/or Caregiver Background Checks. Wisconsin law requires
that persons responsible for the care, safety and security of children and
adults will be required to have background checks. In some cases,
placement into an externship, internship, or practicum will be dependent
on the background check. Course fees will be assessed to cover the cost of
the background check and results will be shared with the practicum,
externship, or internship site.
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DEGREE
REQUIREMENTS
University
Graduation Requirements.
All candidates for degrees must fulfill the requirements for credits,
curriculum, GPA and University residency as specified in the section of
this Catalogue entitled University Graduation Requirements.
School
Graduation Requirements: Grade Point Averages.
All candidates for degrees in the School of Human Sciences and Services
must earn minimum resident and total GPAs of 2.00 or higher in both the
major and the minor. The resident and total GPAs for the major are
computed using all attempted credits applicable to the major including
those offered by departments other than the major department. The resident
and total GPAs for the minor are computed similarly.
School
Graduation Requirements:
Cultural Diversity. The University Cultural Diversity Requirement
must be satisfied by all students receiving degrees in the School of Human
Sciences and Services. To meet the School cultural diversity requirement,
students must take a minimum of three credits of approved coursework.
Courses which fulfill the requirement are listed in this Catalogue (see
Cultural Diversity Courses). Several degree programs in the School require
courses that will fulfill or partially fulfill this requirement. This
information can be found in this Catalogue describing the degree
requirements for each program. Students should consult with their advisers
for details.
School
Graduation Requirements: Foreign Language/Foreign Culture. The
University Foreign Language/Foreign Culture Requirement must be satisfied
by all students receiving degrees in the School of Human Sciences and
Services. Consult this Catalogue (Foreign Language/Foreign Culture
Requirement) for details of the requirement. Foreign Language courses used
to meet the University Foreign Language requirements will not be
applicable in Category I-A of the General Education Requirements of the
Bachelor of Arts Degree.
School
Graduation Requirements:
Upper-Level General Education Requirement. All candidates for degrees in
the School of Human Sciences and Services must complete at least nine
credits in General Education courses numbered 300 or above.
Major-Minor
Requirements. A
standard major (a minimum of 36 credits) must be supplemented by a minor
(a minimum of 24 credits). No minor is required with a Comprehensive Major
(54-60 credits) or with two majors of 36 or more credits each. Any
combination of standard major and minor, or two majors must contain 60
unique credits.
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PLANNING
A DEGREE PROGRAM
Declaring a
Major/Minor Program
Before
declaring or changing a major/minor, it is recommended that the student
speak with an adviser in that program area.
To officially
declare or change major/minor programs, change degrees, or change to a
more recent catalogue year, the student must report the change in the
Registrar's Office, Schofield 128. The student should then order a new
degree audit, which will reflect the changed degree requirements.
Obtaining an
Adviser
After
declaring a major or minor in the Registrar's Office, the student must go
to the office of the department offering the program to request an adviser
assignment.
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DEAN’S
LIST
At the end of
each semester, the School of Human Sciences and Services recognizes
excellence in scholastic achievement by publishing the Dean’s List. To
be eligible, a student must:
(1) be in good
academic standing;
(2) have a
minimum semester GPA of 3.70;
(3) have
completed at least 12 credits during the semester, with no incompletes, no
courses below the 100-level, no repeats, and no Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
registrations (except in degree credit- bearing courses that are offered
only on the S/U grading system in which a grade of S has been earned).
Students who
meet this standard of achievement receive personal letters of notification
and congratulations from the Dean.
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SPECIAL
CURRICULAR OFFERINGS
Special Topics
Courses
The Department
of Social Work offers courses in which the topic for study may vary from
semester to semester, often focusing on a contemporary issue or taking an
innovative approach to a traditional subject. Students and faculty members
are invited to recommend topics to the department. Final approval of each
semester’s offerings rests with the Academic Policies and Curriculum
Committee of the School of Human Sciences and Services. Topics are
announced in the Class Schedule Bulletin for the semester.
Restrictions: A
total of no more than nine credits in Special Topics courses may be
applied toward graduation. Special Topics courses may not be applied
toward completion of the General Education requirements. The Department of
Social Work may further restrict the application of such credits to their
majors.
Directed Study
Courses
Courses
numbered 395 or 495 offered by several departments under various titles,
are designed to permit individual students or groups of students to
undertake special projects related to their educational interests and
goals.
Eligibility:
Registration for a Directed Study course requires the permission of the
faculty member who agrees to supervise the project and of the department
offering the course. Any further conditions of eligibility are established
by the department and published as part of the course description.
Restrictions:
A total of no more than six credits of Directed Study courses may be
counted toward graduation. Directed Study courses may not be applied
toward completion of the General Education requirements. Departments also
may restrict the application of such credits to their majors and minors.
Procedures: Permits
to register may be obtained from department offices. When registration has
been completed, the department will file a copy of each project with the
Associate Dean of the School.
Independent
Studies
Under the
course numbers 399 and 499, each department in the School of Human
Sciences and Services provides advanced students with opportunities for
independent study in fields where they have already demonstrated their
competence.
Eligibility:
Independent Study courses are open only to juniors and seniors. A student
with a departmental major and/or minor may elect an Independent Study in
the department of the major of or the minor, provided the student has at
least 3.00 resident and total GPAs in that department. A student with a
multidisciplinary major may elect an Independent Study in any department
which has courses required in the major, provided the student has at least
3.00 resident and total GPAs in the major and has earned a minimum of six
credits with resident and total GPAs of at least 3.00 in the department in
which the Independent Study is elected.
Restrictions:
Only three credits of Independent Study (399 or 499) may be elected
during any semester. A total of no more than six independent study credits
may be counted toward graduation. Independent Study courses may not be
applied toward completion of the General Education requirements.
Procedures:
The student shall outline an independent study proposal to a professor
willing to direct the study. A permit approved by the professor directing
the study and the Department Chair is required in order to register for a
399 or 499 course. A course description form is to be filed by the end of
the fourth week of the semester (second week of summer session). Forms are
available from the office of Human Sciences and Services (HSS 158).
Internships
and Field Practicum Courses
Some type of
internship or clinical experience is an integral part of programs in
Communication Disorders, Environmental and Public Health, Health Care
Administration, Kinesiology: Exercise Management, Music Therapy, and
Social Work.
Cooperative
Education
An opportunity
for participation in the Cooperative Education Program is offered under
the course number 498, by the Department of Allied Health Professions
(Environmental and Public Health Program).
Eligibility:
Cooperative Education courses are open only to juniors and seniors who
possess a resident GPA of at least 2.75. Applicants must also have
completed a minimum of nine credits in Environmental and Public Health
courses with a GPA of at least 3.0.
Restrictions:
A minimum of two and a maximum of eight credits per semester shall be
awarded, at the discretion of the department. Credits earned in
Cooperative Education are not counted toward the 120 credits required for
graduation. Credits earned in Cooperative Education will not be
substituted for regular academic coursework, nor will the cooperative
experience and its related activities be eligible for credit under
Independent Study, Directed Study, or Special Topics categories. Students
must be registered at the University during the semester or session of
employment. They may not participate in the program for more than one
summer.
Procedures:
Students will file an application for Cooperative Education with the
Cooperative Program Director. The application must be approved by the
Program Director, the student’s adviser, the Department Chair, and the
Associate Dean of the School of Human Sciences and Services.
Departmental
Honors Programs
The Department
of Social Work has established a Departmental Honors Program for their
major. See the departmental listings for requirements.
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MINOR:
TOPICAL MINOR (Code 610-451)
A Topical
Minor is composed of 24 semester credits selected by the student to meet
the student’s own interests and scholarly objectives. Courses for the
minor may be chosen on the basis of a coherent theme, a definable
professional need, or complementary relation to the student’s major.
The Topical
Minor is not intended to be used to duplicate any major or minor offered
as a regular program within the UW System.
The Topical
Minor must include courses from at least two departments, with no more
than 15 credits from any one department and no more than six credits from
the department of the student’s major. Courses included in the major
cannot be applied to the minor. At least 12 of the 24 credits must be
earned in courses numbered 300 or above, and at least 12 of the 24 credits
must be earned in Human Sciences and Services courses. The remaining
credits can be earned from any School or College within the University.
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