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Semester based online course.

Traditional class room course.

Up to 25% face-to-face with at least 75% online.

Class conducted with two way audio/video communication.

Self-paced course with flexible start date and up to 6 months to complete.

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- Credits Credits:
- 3
- Level Level:
- Undergraduate
- Seats Seats:
- n/a
- Instructors Instructor(s):
- Dennis Simpson
- Description Description:
- This course is designed to increase understanding of substance abuse, alcohol and other drug use through the public health disease model with an emphasis on psychological, physiological and social consequences of use and abuse. An overview of prevention, case finding and treatment strategies are provided.
- Materials Materials:
- - Optional Textbook Drugs, society, and human behavior (Ed. 13th)
  - ISBN: 139780073380797
    Author: Ksir, C., Hart, C.L., & Ray, O.
- Distribution Distribution:
- Area VIII: Health & Well-Being
- Proficiency Proficiency:
- n/a
- Information Information:
- For additional information regarding this course contact
  c.dennis.simpson@wmich.edu

- Credits Credits:
- 3
- Level Level:
- Undergraduate
- Seats Seats:
- n/a
- Instructors Instructor(s):
- Dennis Simpson
- Description Description:
- This foundational course will focus on the various models and theories of addiction as well as the behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects of substance abuse. In addition, students will be provided an overview of the various medical and mental health conditions that may mimic or coexist with addiction.
- Materials Materials:
- - Required Textbook Drugs in Perspective (Ed. 7th)
  - ISBN: 978-0-07-338075-9
    Author: Richard Fields
- Distribution Distribution:
- n/a
- Proficiency Proficiency:
- n/a

- Credits Credits:
- 1-6
- Level Level:
- Both
- Seats Seats:
- n/a
- Instructors Instructor(s):
- Marilyn Kritzman
- Description Description:
- This intership for academic credit is available only to those students who meet school requirements of prerequisite courses and grade point average. Specific requirements for various type of interships are described in the school's undergraduate handbook, available in the School of Communication office.
- Materials Materials:
- - Required Textbook An Introduction to Film Art (Ed. 8th)
  - ISBN: 0073310271
    Author: Bordwell, Davis and Thomson, K.
- Distribution Distribution:
- n/a
- Proficiency Proficiency:
- n/a
- Information Information:
- Must have departmental approval to be registered into this course. For additional information regarding this course contact marilyn.kritzman@wmich.edu

- Credits Credits:
- 3
- Level Level:
- Graduate
- Seats Seats:
- n/a
- Instructors Instructor(s):
- Richard Zinser
- Description Description:
- Principles of analyzing, selecting, and arranging curriculum for instructional purposes in career and technical education.
- Materials Materials:
- - Required Textbook Curriculum development in vocational and technical education: Planning, contents and implementation. (Ed. 5th)
  - ISBN:
    Author: Finch, C. & Crunkilton, J.
  - Required Course Pack CTE 5420 CoursePack - Fall 2009 - WMU Bookstore
- Distribution Distribution:
- n/a
- Proficiency Proficiency:
- n/a

- Credits Credits:
- 3
- Level Level:
- Undergraduate
- Seats Seats:
- n/a
- Instructors Instructor(s):
- Nancy King
- Description Description:
- A study of the bio-psychosocial factors of human sexuality, emphasizing an understanding of sexuality as a social construction. Topics include: reproduction and birth, family planning, and contraception; sexually transmitted infections; sexual responses and dysfunction; emotional and physical intimacy; the range of sexual values and behaviors; and legal, ethical, and public policy implications related to human sexuality.
- Materials Materials:
- - Required Textbook Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary America (Ed. 6th)
  - ISBN: 0073129119
    Author: Strong / Yarber / Sayad / DeVault 2006)
- Distribution Distribution:
- n/a
- Proficiency Proficiency:
- n/a

- Credits Credits:
- 3
- Level Level:
- Undergraduate
- Seats Seats:
- n/a
- Instructors Instructor(s):
- Caren Rojas
- Description Description:
- A study of the effect of personal nutrition on overall health.
- Materials Materials:
- - Required Textbook Personal Nutrition (Ed. 6th)
  - ISBN: 0495019348
    Author: Marie Boyle
  - Required Video Stream This course requires that you have access to broadband internet to watch the videos required for the course
- Distribution Distribution:
- n/a
- Proficiency Proficiency:
- n/a
- Information Information:
- For additional information regarding this course contact
  caren.rojas@wmich.edu

- Credits Credits:
- 3
- Level Level:
- Undergraduate
- Seats Seats:
- n/a
- Instructors Instructor(s):
- David Brown
- Description Description:
- Study of families in the global environment, using social construction theory. Includes an examination of the following factors and influences on families: religion, ethnicity, education, economics, socio-political, family structure and dynamics, gender roles, meals/food preferences, access to healthcare, housing and geographic location, mass-media, relationships with other people (friendships, community and networking systems), and issues related to globalization and tribalism. A social constructionist perspective guides explanation of families from a variety of world cultures.
- Materials Materials:
- - Required Textbook Families in Global and Multicultural Perspective (Ed. 2nd)
  - ISBN: 9780761928195
    Author: Bron B. Ingoldsby and Suzanna D. Smith
- Distribution Distribution:
- Area IV: Other Cultures
- Proficiency Proficiency:
- n/a

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