SEM-315 |
Personal Finance |
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This course introduces the student to the subject of personal finance and the importance of financial planning. | |||
The course intends to raise student awareness of the many financial challenges that will affect their lives. Proper | |||
preparation will be the focus. Key areas of credit management, insurance and retirement planning will be | |||
included the topics covered. The course will emphasize the value of short and long-term financial planning. This | |||
course focuses on sustainability / earth which is one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, | |||
nonviolence, women, racism, and immigration. This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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SEM-316 |
Wonder Women: Guardians for Galaxy & You |
This course will explore the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching: Life and Dignity of the Human Person, Call to Family, Community, and Participation, Rights and Responsibilities, Option for the Poor and Vulnerable, the Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers, Solidarity And Care for God ' s Creation along with the Critical Concern of the Sisters of Mercy. It will focus on non- violence, which is one of five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, Immigration, Non- Violence, Racism, and Women. This focus will be achieved through the study of prophets and stories of nonviolence and how " you " can make a difference through purposeful actions and |
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choices in your chosen career. This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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SEM-317 |
Happy and Healthy! For Whom? |
This course will explore the health disparities that exist in healthcare delivery systems and community-based organizations throughout the country. Through the study and understanding of at-risk populations, public health policy, and geographic location, this course will show " The Corner of Happy and Healthy " is far out of reach for those communities embedded in poverty and violence. This course focuses on racism, one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, immigration, Non-Violence, Racism, and Women. This course meets the |
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University ' s definition of writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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SEM-318 |
Leadership: a Question of Chromosomes? |
This course will introduce students to theories of leadership with a special emphasis on women. In a world traditionally dominated by male leadership, this course will explore the challenges and prejudices that women face when seeking and attaining leadership roles that often call for nonconventional and radical approaches. This course will introduce both historical and contemporary women who have adapted theories of leadership, through determination and grit, which has paved the way for the mantra " the future is female." The course addresses the Sisters of Mercy critical concern of women and meets the University ' s definition of writing |
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intensive. |
3.00 |
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SEM-361 |
Embracing Indiv W Sp Needs Prof Practice |
Current trends require the development of strategies and services to meet the needs of the growing adult populations of special needs individuals who live in the mainstream community. Meeting these needs presents unique challenges. This course focuses on the understanding, inclusion, and appreciation of people with special needs and their families in order to support the integration of people with disabilities into community life. The objectives provide for evidence- based practices that allow professionals to best meet the needs of these individuals and their families in a variety of disciplines. Since this course focuses on increasing the quality of life for an often oppressed segment of our society, it addresses the critical concern of non-violence of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, nonviolence, women, racism, and immigration. This course meets the University ' s definition of |
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writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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