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context. Theoretically based research and other published literature of leading black social scientists, psychologists and educators discussing issues,
solutions, and responsibilities of various systems intersecting with this population is examined.
CAAS 306 INTRODUCTION TO FIELD (SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): CAAS 250 and CAAS 270. The course is designed to enhance students¨ knowledge of being a change agent, advocate and
indirect service provider for children and youth in mental health, medical, k-12th grade educational or preschool settings. In addition this
course prepares the student for CAAS 424 & 425, Field and Seminar I & II.

CAAS 314 REG, POL & ADM OF CHILD (SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): CAAS 250 and CAAS 270. The course was developed to expose students to the rigors and decisions of administrators,
policymakers and/or entrepreneurs. This course will give the student insights into the management and administration of those human service
agencies that service children and youth.

CAAS 340 CHILDHOOD DISRODERS (FALL) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): CAAS 101 or PSYC 101. This is an undergraduate level course in child psychopathology. The course will cover DSM-IV child and
adolescent disorders. The course will review prevalence, etiology, diagnostic criteria, co-morbidity, sampling patterns and outcomes across the
major childhood and adolescent behavioral disorders.

CAAS 350 SIGN LANGUAGE I (FALL) 3 CREDITS
This course teaches the fundamentals of sign language, including those basic concepts and theories necessary for working effectively in
programs aimed at providing services to children and youth with serious hearing loss and related problems.
CAAS 351 SIGN LANGUAGE II (SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): CAAS 350. This course is offered to those students who wish to broaden and continue their usage of sign language.
CAAS 354 LEG AND ETH HUM SERV STANDARDS (SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): CAAS 250 and CAAS 270. This course is developed to focus on the moral and ethical milieu of leadership: the values, theories,
strategies, behaviors and skills that provide a framework for principled decisions in human service organizations.
CAAS 360 ART, MUSIC, DANCE & PLAY THERA (SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): CAAS 101; CAAS 250; CAAS; 260; and CAAS 270. Students will be exposed to current trends and techniques that will help
children who have been abused as well as help young children develop a sensitivity and appreciation of the fine arts.

CAAS 412 THERAPY WITH CHILDREN ADOL (FALL) 3 CREDITS
Co-requisite: CAAS 424. This course is done in association with CAAS 424, Field & Seminar I. The course will provide a foundation for understanding
and working with children/adolescents in agency or institutional settings.
CAAS 420 COMMUNITY CHILD AND ADOLESCENT STUDIES (SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Elective: This course has a focus on promoting community change, policies and systems as they relate to children and adolescents. The student will
explore the significance of improving communities through policy analysis utilizing the systems approach.
CAAS 424 FIELD AND SEMINAR I (FALL) 6 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): CAAS 306; CAAS 314; CAAS 354 Co-requisite: CAAS 412. The first of a two part practicum/field experience mandatory for fulfillment
of the CAAS degree. Students complete twenty (20) hours per week with a community agency or program. The emphasis of this course will focus
on the child/adolescent in group settings, i.e., family unit, school. Through the practicum experience the student will begin to integrate classroom
theory and discussion as well as apply and shape materials learned to real life
situations.
CAAS 425 FIELD AND SEMINAR II (SPRING) 6 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): CAAS 424: Part two of the practicum experience designed to provide real life work experiences through placement in
community settings. Students do twenty (20) hours per week applying knowledge gained in the classroom to circumstances faced in their respective
agency/program.

CAAS 430 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT ASSESSMENT AND MEASUREMENT (SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): CAAS 101, CAAS 340 & SOCI 309. This course will cover the basic principles, research, and theories on the testing and
measurement of psychological constructs. Students should expect to complete the course with knowledge of various techniques for
psychological testing, familiarity of several professionally developed tests, in depth knowledge on one published test of student’s choice, ability
to develop, administer and interpret certain tests, and knowledge of measurement theory which includes reliability and validity. Students will
demonstrate this knowledge on exams, class discussions, and a term paper.

CHEM: CHEMISTRY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CHEM 105 INTRO TO COLLEGE CHEMISTRY (FALL, SPRING) 4 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): None, MATH 099 strongly recommended. This is an overview of chemistry which will include, English-metric unit conversions,
atomic structure, chemical nomenclature, the mole concept, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, physical behavior of gases and solutions, acid-
base theory, and nuclear chemistry. It is designed for those students who have little or no chemistry background. Three hours lecture, two
hours recitation per week.

CHEM 107 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (LECTURE/LAB) (FALL, SPRING) 4 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): MATH 141 or MATH 125. The lecture portion of the course focuses on the fundamental principles of chemistry dealing with
structure of matter, valence, gases, oxidation, equations, formation of compounds, and solution of problems. The laboratory component
includes experiments in measurement principles, gravimetric analysis, physical behavior of gases and chemical reactions in solutions. Three
hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

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