Course Name |
Long Title |
Min Credits |
Description |
Requisites |
SEM-318 |
Leadership : a Question of Chromosomes ? |
3 |
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 intensive . |
Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ). |
SEM-361 Embracing Indiv W Sp Needs Prof Practice 3
SEM-362 Personal / Profess Ethics Mercy Perspectiv 3
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 writing intensive .
Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ).
This course will focus on both personal ethics , how one lives one ' s life , and professional ethics , how one functions in his / her professional career . This will all be discussed through a Mercy perspective . Students will explore how a personal code of ethics is developed and how one lives out that personal code . This course will also explore codes of ethics for multiple disciplines / professions and their impact on Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ). how one functions in his / her profession . This course focuses on Nonviolence , 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 .