Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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 choices in your chosen career . This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-317 Happy and Healthy ! For Whom ? ( 3 ) This course will explore the health disparities that exist in healthcare delivery systems and communitybased 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 University ' s definition of writing intensive . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
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 . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-361 Embracing Indiv W Sp Needs Prof Practice ( 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 . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-362 Personal / Profess Ethics Mercy Perspectives ( 3 ) 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 how one functions in his / her profession . This course focuses on Nonviolence , which is one of the five critical
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