Course Descriptions

Odd-numbered courses are usually offered in the Fall semester. Even-numbered courses are usually offered in the Spring semester. A slash (/) between numbers indicates a course that may be entered in the second semester. A dash (-) between numbers indicates a course whose first term is a prerequisite for the second term. Course credits are for each semester in two-semester courses. Departments may offer experimental courses under the listing 501, 502, etc., prior to faculty review, and the student may repeat these numbers. Students may register for Independent Study (481-482) only with approval of the Department and Dean.

Students are advised that final course offerings for each semester depend on sufficient course registration. Nevertheless, students may be assured that sufficient courses will be offered to enable students to complete associate degree programs in two academic years of full-time study, or their equivalent in part-time study, and to complete baccalaureate degree programs in four academic years of study, or their equivalent in part-time study.

The Business and Accounting Department assists students in acquiring knowledge of business policies, problems, and procedures which will enable them to assume responsible positions in the business world. The department helps prepare students for careers in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and office management through concentrations in these fields.

The courses offered in this academic division enable students to complete Business Management and Administration majors and concentrations, and the Social Sciences concentration in Economics.

FACULTY
B. Bressler, Dean, Undergraduate Business; A. Sklar, Chair; K. Bigel, Deputy Chair (Lander College, Kew Garden Hills); K. Dreifus, Deputy Chair (NYSCAS and IPS); S. Bienenstock, G. Cohn, A. DeCandia, D. Ehrlich, L. Ehrlich, W. Fischbein, I. Fisher, A. Horowitz, I. Klepfish, B. Langer, C. Mason, M. Peikes, F. Pfeiffer, S. Pikoulos, A. Privo, D. Rockove, M. Rosenberg, . Rovt, S. Saltz, D. Sangster, W. Schneck, S Shaviro, D. Tajerstein, I. Teich, M. Tendler, M. Yarmish.

Selected courses may be offered on an intensive basis with additional hours of laboratory instruction. Such courses will be notated with the suffix "Z" by the Registrar.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Note: Some courses listed below may not be offered at every NYSCAS location.  Also, certain specialized courses may not be offered by NYSCAS, but are available through Touro's Lander Colleges of Arts and Sciences. Students should consult their advisors regarding such courses.

Note: A related one-credit "topics" or workshop course may be offered with certain three-credit Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing courses.

ACCOUNTING

GBA 103 Accounting I/Workshop
Co-requisite: GBA 101. 1 credit

GBA 104 Accounting II/Workshop
Co-requisite: GBA 102. 1 credit

GBA 201 Intermediate Accounting I (Fall, Spring)
Reviews financial accounting standards, as well as the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting. Includes an extensive review of the income statement and balance sheet, and introduces the statement of cash flows. Particular emphasis is placed on the accounting for current assets such as cash, receivables and inventories, as well as long-term assets such as property, plant and equipment. Examines the accounting for intangible assets such as patents and goodwill, as well as for current and contingent liabilities.
Prerequisite: GBA 102. 3 credits

GBA 202 Intermediate Accounting II (Fall, Spring)
Focuses on the accounting for long-term debt, leases, pensions, investments and income taxes. Detailed review of the stockholders equity section of the balance sheet, inclusive of earnings-per-share calculations. Examines the issues of revenue recognition and the treatment of various accounting changes and errors.
Prerequisite: GBA 201. 3 credits.

GBA 209 Financial Statement Analysis (Upon Request)
Studies the objectives of important classes of external decision-makers, such as security analysts, credit grantors, etc. Covers the tools of analysis that are employed in the achievement of major analytical objectives, such as short-term liquidity, capital structure, and operating performance.
Prerequisite: GBA 102. 3 credits

GBA 213 Cost Accounting (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Focuses on cost determination for manufacturers, products and services. This includes the establishment and maintenance of job order and process cost systems, and the classification of costs as product or period, direct or indirect. Included are managerial techniques and systems such as budgeting and variance analysis, which enable a business to manage its affairs more efficiently.
Prerequisite: GBA 102. Co-requisite: GBA 201. 3 credits

GBA 214 Managerial Cost Accounting (Upon Request)
Process costing techniques, utilizing actual, normal, and standard cost, problems of spoilage and waste, costing methods for joint and by-products; relevant costing concepts applied to the area of capital budgeting with its related tax aspects, techniques of discounted cash flow and the ranking of projects; income effects of alternative product costing methods, determination of cost behavior patterns, inventory planning, control and valuation, decentralization and transfer pricing, decision models under conditions of uncertainty.
Prerequisite: GBA 213. 3 credits

GBA 217 Business Taxes (formerly GBA 317) (Fall, Spring)
A comprehensive course in payroll accounting. Students learn to calculate wages, determine types and amounts of payroll deductions and to identify the stages of the payroll cycle, laws, rules and regulations as they apply to the payroll process. A hands-on manual and computerized approach to payroll accounting is utilized.
Co-requisite: GBA 102. 3 credits

GBA 301 Advanced Accounting (Upon Request)
Provides an overview of the accounting for partnerships, government and not-for profit organizations. Examines statement of cash flows preparation, as well as the issue of segment reporting. Introduces the concept of international accounting by reviewing foreign currency transactions and translation of foreign financial statements. Emphasis on the accounting for business combinations and preparation of consolidated financial statements.
Prerequisites: GBA 202 and appropriate grade on the screening exam. 3 credits

GBA 302 Government and Not-For-Profit Accounting (Upon Request)
State and local governmental accounting and its operation on a fund basis. Three broad categories of funds are studied: governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary. Not-for-profit entities and their accounting systems: voluntary health and welfare organizations, colleges and universities, and health care organizations. The study of regulatory and taxation issues as they relate to NPOs.
Prerequisite: GBA 102. Co-requisite: GBA 201. 3 credits

GBA 305 Internal Auditing for Non-CPA Students (Spring)
Introduces the audit function and process. Discussion of auditing standards, ethics, and legalities in relation to performing an audit. Topics covered include basic audit objectives, documentation, as well as basic audit concepts.

Please Note: This course does not satisfy the auditing requirement needed for a CPA certification. Students who are ineligible to take EBA 308 Auditing (please see the bulletin of the Lander Colleges of Arts and Sciences) may take this course to satisfy auditing requirements for other degree programs.
Prerequisite: GBA 202 AND GBA 314. 3 credits

GBA 314 Federal Income Taxation of Individuals (Fall, Spring)
This first course in taxation focuses on the federal taxation of individuals. The individual tax formula is explored in depth, concentrating on gross income, deductions, exemptions, tax calculations and tax credits. Basic tax concepts, such as capital gains and losses, net operating losses and accounting periods and methods, are covered.
Prerequisite: GBA 102. Co-requisite: GBA 201. 3 credits

GBA 316 Corporation & Partnership Tax (Fall, Spring)
This second course in taxation focuses on the federal taxation of regular and small business corporations as well as partnerships. An overview of complex corporate issues, such as stock redemptions, liquidations, and reorganizations, as well as complex partnership issues, is presented.
Prerequisites: GBA 314 and 201. 3 credits

GBA 440 International Accounting (Upon Request)
This course provides an overview of managerial and financial accounting issues encountered by multinational corporations or firms involved in international business. These issues include the diversity of worldwide accounting principles and the prospects for uniform international accounting standards, foreign currency transactions and translation, inflation, various technical accounting methods and the implications of their application, financial disclosures, analysis of financial statements, auditing, risk management investment analysis, methods of financing transfer pricing, and taxation. These topics are viewed from the perspective of companies based in the U.S. that operate in diverse business environments throughout the globe. A requirement for the course will stress the ability to write reports some of which will require the student to analyze foreign company financial statements.
Prerequisite: GBA 202. 3 credits

GBA 451 Contemporary Issues in Accounting (Upon Request)
A comprehensive review of principles of accounting and auditing. Discussion of problems selected. from the CPA examination papers of the AICPA.
Prequisite: Senior status. Co-requisite: GBA 301, GBA 308. 4 credits

GBA 481 Independent Study in Accounting (Upon Request)
Students investigate selected topics in the major areas under the direction of a faculty advisor. Independent study develops and demonstrates ability to conduct independent research, perform independent studies in a specialized area, and present the results in writing of professional quality.
Prerequisite: Permission of the department Chair. 3 credits

GBA 493 Research Project in Accounting (Upon Request)
Prerequisite: Senior status or departmental permission. 3 credits

GBA 494 Senior Honors Project in Accounting (Upon Request)
Prerequisites: EBA 301 and departmental permission. 3 credits

ECONOMICS

GBE 101 Principles of Macroeconomics (Fall, Spring)
An introductory course covering issues relating to the economy as a whole. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, the study of national income and the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), national income determination, investment, consumption and consumption theories; classical economic theories, Keynesianism, monetarism, rational expectations, supply-side economics; the business cycle, inflation, unemployment; money and the money supply, the banking system, the federal reserve system, monetary and fiscal policy, budget deficits and the national debt.
3 credits

GBE 102 Principles of Microeconomics (Fall, Spring, Summer)
An introductory course covering issues relating to individual economic units: namely, the individual consumer, the individual firm, the individual factors of production-land, labor, and capital. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, price theory, price determination through equilibrium, supply and demand, analysis of consumer demand, utility theory and marginal utility, consumer equilibrium, indifference curve analysis, analysis of supply, theory of production, pricing in perfectly and imperfectly competitive markets, types of imperfect competition, anti-trust laws in the U.S., and distribution of income.
3 credits

GBE 103 Current Topics I (Fall, Spring)
Topics I includes current events dealing with government spending, taxes, federal and trade deficits and other current economic news.
Co-requisite: GBE 101. 1 credit

GBE 104 Current Topics II (Fall, Spring)
Topics II includes current events dealing with anti-trust, oligopoly, and bigness in business.
Co-requisite: GBE 102. 1 credit

GBE 204 Money and Banking (Spring)
Money and its equivalents, interest rates, and the banking system. In particular, the workings of the money market and its instruments, including treasury bills and commercial paper, financial institutions, and monetary policy and its effects on the national and global economies.
Prerequisites: GBE 101 and 102. 3 credits

GBE 211 Intermediate Macroeconomics (Upon Request)
Analysis of total national output, income, employment and price level determinations, as well as factors contributing to long-term growth. Government’s economic role in fiscal and monetary policy is also discussed.
Prerequisites: GBE 101 and GBE 102. 3 credits

GBE 212 Intermediate Microeconomics (Upon Request)
Optimal economic decision making on the level of individual economic units: optimal consumer decision-making and optimal producer decision-making. In-depth study of utility analysis and costs of production.
Prerequisites: GBE 101 and GBE 102. 3 credits.

GBE 220 Urban Economics (Upon Request)
The city as an economic organization. Urbanization trends, functional specification, and the nature of growth within the city; organization of economic activity within the city and its outlying areas, the organization of the labor market, and problems of urban poverty; the urban public economy; housing and land-use problems; transportation problems; special problems within the public sector.
Prerequisites: GBE 101 and GBE 102. 3 credits

GBE 303 Political Economy of Israel (Upon Request)
The unique aspects of the economy of Israel as affected by international, national, and regional political developments with reference to overall economic development, agriculture, industry, the Kibbutz, Moshav, and the private sector.
Prerequisite: GBE 101 and GBE 102. 3 credits

GBE 310 Monetary Theory (Upon Request)
The influence of the quantity of money on prices, growth and employment and its relation to the central banking system's control of the money supply.
Prerequisites: GBE 101 and GBE 102. 3 credits

GBE 311 Comparative Economic Systems (Upon Request)
How societies with differing social, political, and economic systems (e.g. China, India) have organized themselves to satisfy economic needs. Analysis of the theory and practice of capitalism, socialism, and communism.
Prerequisite: GBE 101 and GBE 102. 3 credits

GBE 312 History of Economic Thought (Upon Request)
The development of economic thought as related to the changing economic and intellectual environment. Emphasis is on the modern period from Adam Smith to the present, and understanding the origins of contemporary economic concepts.
Prerequisites: GBE 101 and GBE 102. 3 credits

GBE 315 Industrial Organization (Upon Request)
Interdependence of competitive and monopolistic tendencies. Industrial structures and their concentration and effect on economic performance, competitive markets, monopolies, oligopolies, monopolistic competition; anti-trust laws and their effectiveness.
Prerequisite: GBE 212. 3 credits

GBE 325 Public Finance (Upon Request)
Methods by which government generates income and expenditures. Budgets, taxation, equity, efficiency, fiscal policy, and cost-benefit analysis.
Prerequisite: GBE 101 and GBE 102. 3 credits

GBE 400 Topics in Applied Economics (Fall, Spring)
An application of economic analysis to current topics of interest. Issues such as international trade and finance, government regulations, inflation, and unemployment may be considered. May be repeated for credit.
1-4 credits

GBE 408 International Trade and Monetary Systems (Upon Request)
An intensive examination of modern theories of international commercial policy and the balance of payments mechanism within the international monetary system. Developments in trade theory, the role of international reserves and the use of exchange controls are discussed.
Prerequisites: GBE 101, GBE 102 and GBF 101. 3 credits

GBE 481 Independent Study in Economics (Upon Request)
Students investigate selected topics in the major areas under the direction of a faculty advisor. Independent study develops and demonstrates ability to conduct independent research, perform independent studies in a specialized area, and present the results in writing of professional quality.
Prerequisite: Permission of the department Chair. 3 credits

GBE 498 Internship in Economics (Upon Request)
Students with senior status may register for a 3 credit field experience with cooperating business firms in the NYC area. The internship is monitored by a supervising professor and a representative of the cooperating company. See GBA 498.
3 credits

FINANCE

GBF 101 Principles of Finance (Fall, Spring)
An introductory study of the basic principles, instruments, and institutions in the financial marketplace. Topics include the concept of money; the Federal Reserve and the banking system; the provision and management of funds for both the short and long terms; the basic financial instruments; financial characteristics of the firm, including basic balance sheet analysis; the role of the stock and bond markets; interest rates and present value analysis; personal finance issues.
Co-requisite: GBE 101 or GBE 102. 3 credits

GBF 210 Investment Principles (Fall)
Characteristics and investment strategies related to stocks, bonds, and options. Sources of return and risk are explored. The foundations of financial research are developed with regard to information sources, valuation techniques, computation of return and risk and their relationship. SEC regulations; methods of performance evaluation.
Prerequisite: GBF 101. 3 credits

GBF 220 Corporate Finance (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Methods of capital budgeting and corporate financial decision-making; valuation techniques, market efficiency, capital structure, dividend policy, Betas, cost of capital, portfolio analysis and the Miller Modiglian principle are incorporated into the analysis; financial analysis under conditions of certainty and uncertainty.
Prerequisite: GBF 101. 3 credits

GBF 310 Security Analysis (Fall, Spring)
A continuation of Investment Principles (EBF 210). Both fundamental and advanced approaches to valuation of securities and portfolios are developed. The risk/return trade-off and the selection of optimum portfolios are examined in depth, including reduction-of-risk techniques.
Prerequisite: GBF 210. 3 credits

GBF 321 Portfolio Analysis (Fall)
This course provides an examination of modern portfolio theory. It first sets the foundation of the Investment Policy Statement. The course will include an introduction to the fundamental portfolio analysis tools, portfolio risk and return measures and the process of optimal portfolio selection. Following this, it covers topics of applications to portfolio construction and management relevant to Equity and Fixed Income portfolios. These will include international diversification, risk management and hedging, strategies, benchmarks and performance evaluation.
Prerequisite: GBF 210. 3 credits

GBF 338 International Financial Markets (Fall)
Comprehensive discussion of the international financial environment. The market forces whose interplay determines exchange rates and governmental policies are covered. Parity theorems and description of the international equity and credit markets and their dynamics are presented. The forecasting of price changes and returns on equities and bonds in the international setting are covered.
Prerequisite: GBF 101. 3 credits

GBF 341 Real Estate Finance I (Upon Request)
Examines the fundamentals of real estate finance, including various types of mortgages and financing structures, loan underwriting, the construction loan, and the secondary mortgage. Debt securitization and financing residential and income-producing property are explored.
Prerequisite: GBF 101. 3 credits

GBF 342 Real Estate Finance II (Upon Request)
Provides an analytical framework for understanding the real estate finance and development process from both a quantitative and non-quantitative perspective. Topics addressed include establishing investment/development objectives, identifying prospective sites, understanding the public permitting process, preparing market and feasibility studies, securing debt and equity financing, coordinating the design and construction process, and marketing and managing real estate assets. Includes preparation of income statements, sources and uses of funds statements, federal tax impact analysis, and discounted cash flow analysis.
Prerequisite: GBF 341. 3 credits

GBF 400 Selected Topics in Finance (Upon Request)
An upper division course designed to give greater coverage to those finance topics that are not covered in great detail in other courses. The topics selected are at the discretion of the instructor. Some potential topics include dividend policy, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy and reorganization, risk markets, cost of capital and capital structure. An integral part of the course is the class presentation required of all students. The presentation revolves around some area of interest from the topics covered in the course.
Prerequisites: GBF 210 and GBF 220. May be repeated for credit. 1-3 credits

GBF 410 Seminar in Options Trading (Upon Request)
The theoretical foundations, institutional details, and practical applications of options trading: various pricing models and their development; in-depth examination of the use of options as speculative, hedging, investment, and arbitrage tools; the role of options with respect to the proper functioning of the modern market economy. The central focus is on stock options.
Prerequisite: GBF 210. 3 credits

GBF 437 International Commodities Trading (Upon Request)
This course looks in detail at derivatives used to conduct commodity trade across international markets. Such derivatives include options, futures, forwards, swaps, and spots. This course also focuses on risk management, and uses mathematical models to set conditions for minimum risk and to predict relevant variables important to such trade.
Prerequisite: GBF 210. 3 credits

GBF 481 Independent Study in Finance (Upon Request)
Description same as GBE 481. 3 credits

GBF 498 Internship in Finance (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Seniors majoring in Economics and Finance can register for academic credit for field experience with business or government agencies in the greater New York area. Students will work under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisites: Senior status, GPA of 2.5 in major and departmental permission. 3 credits

MANAGEMENT

GBM 100 Introduction to American Business (Fall, Spring)
A survey of American business. The student is given an overview of business formation, management origins, and the functional relationships of marketing, finance, personnel, systems analysis and production of the organization and its environment.

Note: Students who are pursuing a degree in Business Management must receive a grade of "C" or better in this course.
4 credits

GBM 101 Principles of Management (Fall, Spring, Summer)
An introduction to the basic theory and practice of management. Examination of the managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling, and analysis of environmental influences on decision-making. Students will use micro-computer programs for business applications.
Prerequisite: GBM 100. 3 credits

GBM 202 Organizational Theory and Behavior (Fall, Spring)
An examination of theories, concepts, and research findings emerging from the various disciplines that study individual and group behavior within organizational systems. Important topics include: work motivation, leadership and social influence, satisfaction, job performance, performance appraisal, group dynamics, communication, and current issues of particular interest.
Prerequisite: GBM 101. 3 credits

GBM 213 Business Law I (Fall, Spring)
Fundamental principles of law of contracts, contracts of guaranty and surety-ship, and the law of sales and secured transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code; the relationship of principal and agent and that of employer and employee; personal property, and bankruptcy.
Prerequisite: GBM 101. 3 credits

GBM 214 Business Law II (Fall, Spring)
Organizational structure of business entitles, such as partnerships, joint ventures and corporation, and the functions and operation of each of these business entities, including government regulation of the employment relationship. Creditor and debtor’s rights are examined and analyzed from both a theoretical and practical viewpoint. This includes focus on the laws of surety ship, secured transactions under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, the law of Commercial Paper under Article 3 and 4 of the Uniform Commercial Code and the law of Bankruptcy and the Bankruptcy Code.
Prerequisite: GBM 213. 3 credits

GBM 224 Human Resource Management (Fall, Spring)
Management and development of personnel, recruitment, selection, and training of employees. Management techniques and productivity factors including fringe benefits, profit-sharing, employee management-labor relations; current theories of human resources
Prerequisite: GBM 101. 3 credits

GBM 310 Multinational Business Management (Upon Request)
Detailed examination of the economic, cultural, political, and legal environment of multinational business, beginning with a historical review of the growth of international business and the development of institutions such as the IMF, World Bank, and the WTO. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of the European Union and emerging markets. The strategy and structure, and the financial environment, of international business and the mechanisms through which international capital markets operate are discussed. The final phase of the course deals with international business functions, including international marketing, human resources, accounting, and finance.
Prerequisites: GBM 101 and GBK 101. 3 credits

GBM 317 The Social and Governmental Environment of Business (Fall, Spring)
A study of the environment of business decision-making. Issues are examined in the context of interrelated legal, social, ethical, and political trends affecting business, as well as from the Jewish perspective on business ethics. Deals with governmental regulation in the areas of occupational health and safety, environmental and consumer protection, and anti-trust activity.
Prerequisite: GBM 101 and either GBE 101 or GBE 102. 3 credits
Note: Credit will not be given for both GBM 317 and GPH 230.

GBM 320 Entrepreneurship and Management of Small Businesses (Fall)
Emphasizes entrepreneurship and successful small business management. Includes legal forms of ownership, franchises, commercial and governmental sponsors, starting or buying a small business, developing and writing a business plan, strategic planning, accounting, and financial considerations. Also covers purchasing and vendor analysis, production and inventory control, risk and insurance planning, human resource management, and marketing and sales. Includes using the computer, and advanced technologies to gain a competitive edge. Special focus on international opportunities for small business.
Prerequisite: GBM 101. 3 credits

GBM 400 Topics in Management (Upon Request)
Study of selected topics in Management.
Prerequisite: GBE 101. 1-4 credits

GBM 420 Internet Research Methods for Business (Upon Request)
The foundations of Internet research. A basic understanding of research will be emphasized followed by a detailed description and comparison of many research mechanisms available over the Internet. Topics such as the differences between search engines, online library-based research, and methods of research will be analyzed.
Prerequisites: GBF 101, GBM 101, and GCO 120. 3 credits

GBM 422 Management of Human Service Agencies (Fall)
An examination of the structure and function of human service organizations. Issues addressed include: power and authority, leadership, communications, decision making, organizational roles, stress and burnout, resource allocation, staff-client and board-staff relationships, organization linkages and environments, and organization.
Prerequisite: GBM 101. 3 credits

GBM 481 Independent Study in Management (Upon Request)
Description same as GBE 481. 3 credits

GBM 493 Business Policy (Fall, Spring, Summer)
An integrated capstone course focusing on application of case studies to the nature, functions and activities of actual businesses, analyzing objectives, policies, and performance in relation to the outside environment. Emphasis is placed on ethical aspects of decision-making. Case studies are used to develop analytical skills. Knowledge and techniques developed in earlier courses are applied in this course.
Prerequisite: Senior standing. 3 credits

GBM 498 Internship in Management (Fall, Spring)
Seniors may register for academic credit for field experience with business or government agencies in the greater New York area, under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisites: Senior status, a GPA of 2.5 in the major, departmental permission. 3 credits

MARKETING

GBK 101 Principles of Marketing (Fall, Spring)
A study of basic marketing theory and practice. Major topics include analysis of consumer market structure versus industrial market system; product planning; channels of distribution; pricing; promotion; and relevant government regulation.
Prerequisite: GBM 100. 3 credits

GBK 201 Consumer Behavior (Fall)
Examines marketing from the point of view of various behavioral science concepts, relevant consumer research, and practical marketing applications. Also examines motivation, personality, perception learning, attitude formation, and the importance of group dynamics, social class and culture on behavior in the marketplace.
Prerequisite: GBK 101. 3 credits

GBK 202 Marketing Research (Spring)
Explores the scope, history and ethics of Marketing Research. Particular attention is given to methods of research design, the use of secondary data from marketing decisions, and the distinction between qualitative and quantitative techniques. Students are introduced to techniques of questionnaire design as well as basic statistics for the social sciences. Where appropriate, dedicated software for marketing research, especially SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) is utilized.
Prerequisite: GBK 101. Co-requisite: GSM 140. 3 credits

GBK 204 Marketing Management (Spring)
This course helps students conceptualize the strategic planning process as it relates to the primary determinants of sales and profits. Students also develop an in-depth understanding of the business and ethical problems marketing managers face in a global marketing environment, and explore various solutions to these problems.
Prerequisite: GBK 101. 3 credits

GBK 310 Retail Management and Merchandising (Fall)
Examines the scope, status, and dynamics of retailing in the United States and global economy. Main topics include retail market structures, retail market strategy, planning merchandise assortments, buying, pricing, and retail promotions. This course is designed for students interested in careers in retailing, retail management and merchandise buying; it is also useful to students interested in consumer products marketing and wholesaling.
Prerequisite: GBK 202. 3 credits

GBK 315 Advertising of Promotion Management (Spring)
Explores advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, sponsorship, direct marketing, e-commerce, and public relations. With three business plans as a foundation, students produce a campaign plan book integrating the concepts explored.
Prerequisite: GBK 101. 3 credits

GBK 330 Sales Force Management and Personal Selling (Fall)
Provides an overview on the role of personal selling in the firm's overall marketing strategy, the skills and techniques required in performing the selling task; as well as concepts and techniques related to the management of sales force. Emphasis will be placed on recruiting and selecting techniques, designing compensation and expense plans, sales training, improving morale, territory management, evaluating sales performance, sales forecasting and sales analysis. Ethical and legal issues in selling and building long term relationships are included.
Prerequisite: GBK 101. 3 credits

GBK 340 International Marketing Management (Upon Request)
Designed to develop a systematic approach for analyzing trends shaping the global marketplace. Physical, cultural, socio-demographic, legal/political, and technological factors, among others, are explored. Emphasis is placed on development and implementation of optimal marketing programs to capitalize on emerging market opportunities as well as the avoidance of the pitfalls inherent in cross-national marketing activities.
Prerequisite: GBK 101. 3 credits

GBK 351 Direct Marketing (Upon Request)
Topics include: strategic planning, basic economic analysis, new product/ business development, direct marketing information systems, short-term budgeting and forecasting, and management of direct marketing operations.
Prerequisite: GBK 101. 3 credits

GBK 400 Topics in Marketing (Fall, Spring)
In-depth focus on a marketing topic of current interest. Possible topics include marketing for service and nonprofit organizations, new product development or direct marketing.
May be repeated for credit. 1-3 credits

GBK 408 Strategic Marketing Management (Upon Request)
An in-depth exploration of strategic marketing such as target marketing, product development, pricing and competitive activity, developed and implemented in a realistic computer-based simulation, within the broader framework of business strategy.
Prerequisites: GBK 202 and senior standing. 3 credits

GBK 410 Business to Business Marketing (Upon Request)
A managerial approach to marketing decision-making in an industrial market. Topics include relationship building, vendor and value analysis, inventory control, sales forecasting, industrial market planning, market auditing, sales-force planning and channel management.
Prerequisite: GBK 101. 3 credits

GBK 481 Independent Study in Marketing (Upon Request.)
Description same as EBE 481. 3 credits

GBK 498 Internship in Marketing (Fall, Spring)
Full-time, off-campus employment for seniors guided by outside personnel and the Business Chair.
Prerequisites: senior status, departmental GPA of 2.5 and departmental approval. 3 credits

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICAL CODING & BILLING

GBM 273 Medical Office Management (Fall)
This course is designed to introduce students to, and assist them with, the study of medical billing and office procedures. Using International Classification of Disease, 9^th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM); Physician’s Current Procedural Terminology, 4^th Edition (CPT-4); coding systems, office procedures manuals and electronic billing software packages.
3 credits

GBU 099 Job Development Workshop (Fall, Spring)
This workshop will help students obtain skills in interviewing, resume writing, and writing business letters and reports.
0 credit

GBU 112 Introduction to Business Communications (Fall, Spring)
Provides a theoretical overview of office systems combined with the intensive development of communication skills integrated with Business English. Cultural aspects of communications in a multicultural environment. Case studies, oral presentations and problem-solving processes.
4 credits

GBU 120 Business Communications (Fall, Spring)
A comprehensive study of methods and techniques of communications in a business setting. Attention will be given to the mechanics of written English. Written activities will focus on memos, business letters, reports and minutes. An oral component will include oral reports and interpersonal skills. It is recommended that students take this course immediately prior to Internship.
4 credits

HIA 102 Medical Records Analysis (Spring)
Become familiar with the organization of patients’ medical records. Learn the use of different forms and reports used in documenting patient progress. Identify the face sheet, discharge summary progress note, doctor’s orders, the operative, pathology, laboratory, radiology and EKG reports.
2 credits

HIA 105 Medical Terminology I & II (Fall)
Develop knowledge and understanding of the language used in all aspects of medicine. Master the basic word structure of medical terms. Know the diagnosis and terminally used in determining patient care and treatment. Be able to apply the knowledge of medical terminology in ICD-9 and CPT-4 Coding for reimbursement.
4 credits

HIA 107 ICD-9-CM Coding I (Fall)
The course is designed to broaden coding knowledge and enhance coding skills by addressing specific coding issues within a particular area. The ultimate goal of the course is to correlate the diagnosis, symptoms, complaint, or condition and to establish the medical necessity required for third-party reimbursement.
Co-requisite: HIA 105. 2 credits

HIA 108 ICD-9-CM Coding II (Spring)
The course is desgined to continue developing a range of skills that combines knowledge and practice. It illustrates the application of coding principles with the examples based on actual case documentation. The concepts, presented in the course, will be understandable by learners and allow immediate feedback on progress.
Prerequisite: HIA 105 and HIA 107. 2 credits

HIA 111 CPT Coding I (Fall)
Students will learn and understand how to identify procedures for statistical information used in research and healthcare management. They will trace the process of communication of practitioner performing the service and the third-party and the proper way to determine an appropriate code.
Co-requisites: HIA 105 and HIA 107. 2 credits

HIA 112 Manual and Electronic Physician Billing (Spring)
This course familiarizes the student with computerized account management and helps develop confidence and skills necessary to become a successful user of medical account management Software. After completion of this course, the student will be able to work in any type of medical office and perform computerized account management duties within a short period of time. When the student understands the capability of the software to record keeping, then the student will be able to develop creative solutions to financial operations that will increase both profitability and efficiency.
Students will learn and understand and complete HCFA’s required billing forms, including physician billing, balance billing and collection procedures. Third-party payment policies and follow-up procedures will be discussed in detail. Students will also complete insurance forms for hypothetical situations, will be able to explain different forms of manual billing, and will define general insurance contracts.
Prerequisite: HIA 105, HIA 107 and HIA 111. 3 credits

HIA 115 CPT Coding Advanced (Spring)
Students will continue learning and understanding the consistency and uniformity in medical record documentation for the CPT submitted on the claim form as well as requirements for specific level of services. They will learn more how to assist in establishing medical necessity for services and procedures performed by the physician.
Prerequisite: HIA 111. 2 credits

HIA 498 Internship
The purpose of this course is to provide hands-on inpatient coding experience to allow the students to begin to apply their coding skills to actual patient charts. The students will learn DRG methodology which is essential to correct reimbursement. They will also learn to use the DRG grouper. At the completion of this internship, the students will be able to read and comprehend an inpatient medical record for the purpose of coding and proper DRG assignment.
2 credits

EDUCATION

FACULTY
A. Polemeni, Dean of Education and Psychology; Y. Karpov, Associate Dean; R. Lehrer, Chair, Graduate Studies in General and Special Education; A. Brezak, Chair of Undergraduate Studies; C. Barksdale, Chair (NYSCAS); D. Zelasko, Coordinator of Undergraduate Field Instruction and Student Teaching, N. Aiello, A. Amaez, M. C. Colon, H. Atlas-Cutler, J. Dickstein, B. Epstein, M. Farbstein, S. Grun, R.A. Haber, M. Imas, S. Luel, D. Miller, E. Nikolakakos, J. Norman, M. Press, H. Rabinowitz, A. Skop, N. Soto-Ruiz, D. Steinman.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

GED 201 Psychosocial Foundations of Growth, Development, and Learning, Birth-Grade 6
The nature of physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and moral development from birth through early adolescence, with implications for early intervention, early childhood education, and elementary school classroom teaching; integration of theory and research findings from the fields of developmental psychology and educational psychology. During the second half of the semester students in the early childhood program and students in the childhood program direct their projects and papers to the study of the respective developmental levels of their programs.
3 credits

GED 204 Foundations of American Education (Fall, Spring)
Principles of multicultural education, including history, philosophy and methodology involved in working with diverse populations, will be examined. Social, cultural and ideological forces which have shaped educational policies and institutions in the United States, and their implications for schooling, are addressed.
Prerequisites: GED 201. 3 credits

GED 207 Overview of Special Education (Fall)
The course presents an overview of normal development with emphasis on its relationship to the handicapped. Acquaints regular teaching personnel with the major diagnostic areas of the handicapped and offers techniques of helping the learning disabled child to function in the mainstream of education. This course does not count toward teaching certification.
Prerequisite: GED 201. 3 credits

GED 209 Foundations of Parenting (Fall, Spring)
Parents and families as the context for growth, development and learning; similarities and differences in parenting styles in various cultural groups; the range of family structures; parents and family members as teachers of young children and collaborators with professional educators; ways in which early childhood education programs build and expand upon the foundation provided by parents; how educators form constructive educational partnerships with parents; awareness of community resources for parents and their young children.
Prerequisite: GED 201. 3 credits

GED 233 Learning Activities for Young Children (Fall, Spring)
This course focuses upon the principles and procedures for planning and providing formal and informal learning experiences, which aid young children in developing motor, cognitive, physical and social skills. Special emphasis on creating learning materials. Field work is required. This course does not count toward teaching certification.
Prerequisite: GED 201. 3 credits

GED 301 Teaching Reading and Language Arts, Grades 1 - 6 (Fall)
The developmental context to current approaches to teaching reading; creation of language-rich environments; organization of a functional reading program; informational and critical reading; assessment of reading and language skills; oral and written communication; approaches to work with English language learners and students with special needs; and attention to motivational factors in literacy development at home as well as at school.
Prerequisite: GED 201. 3 credits

GED 302 Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Disabilities (Spring)
The developmental context to understanding the symptoms and causes of reading disabilities; use and interpretation of achievement tests and diagnostic instruments; materials and methods used in remedial instruction; and preparation of teacher-made reading materials. Work with children and writing of case studies are required components of field experience.
Prerequisite: GED 301. 3 credits

GED 303 Teaching the Social Studies Spectrum Subjects, Grades 1 – 6 (Spring)
The social and developmental contexts for teaching social studies spectrum subjects to a diverse elementary school student population; curriculum development and methods and materials; development of integrated instruction in history and geography (including history and geography of the United States and New York State), economics, citizenship and government, and the world of work; appreciation of the diversity of social life, including language, across cultures; approaches to linking instruction to the context of students' lives.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: GED 201. 3 credits

GED 304 Mathematics, Science, and Technology: Teaching and Remediation, Grades 1 – 6 (Fall)
The developmental context for a problem-solving approach to mathematics, science, and technology instruction and remediation; developmentally appropriate curriculum development and methods of teaching and remediation in mathematics, science, and technology; emphasis on manipulative materials and hands-on activities; application of mathematical concepts and skills in the study of science; application of mathematical concepts and skills and scientific concepts in real-life settings; and appreciation of the benefits, promise, and hazards of technology.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: GED 201. 3 credits

GED 306 Teaching the Arts and Physical Education, Grades 1 – 6 (Spring)
The cognitive, emotional, and social contexts for exploring various art forms, including performing arts, movement, sports activities and other areas of physical education; discovering and building on individual interests and creative abilities; creating developmentally appropriate opportunities for self-expression and self-exploration; cooperation in group art and sports activities; the relationship of the arts and physical education to other curricula areas.

Prerequisite or Co-requisite: GED 201. 3 credits

GED 307 Diagnosis in Special Education (Spring)
This course prepares the teacher in the basics of specific diagnosis. Emphasis is on understanding tests and measurements as they lead to specific diagnostic categories; reading and understanding psychological, and other relevant education reports. Emphasis placed on helping the child adjust and function in the school environment. Visits to diagnostic centers are included. This course does not count toward teaching certification.
Prerequisite: GED 201. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: GED 207. 3 credits

GED 311 Principles of Early Childhood Education (Spring) (formerly GED 233)
Planning, development, and implementation of learning environments and integrated curricula for young children; study of the relational processes through which children acquire knowledge, skills, and a positive attitude toward learning; the importance of play as well as teacher planning that provides students with opportunities to think about and discuss their work; current research on early childhood integrated experience and instruction in literacy, the arts, science, math, and technology, social studies (including exposure to a range of cultures and languages as well as US and NYS history and geography), family, career and consumer education, and physical education and health.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: GED 201. 3 credits

GED 312 Methodology of Early Childhood Education (Fall)
Development of practice skills in the use of appropriate, creative methods and materials for integrated education of young children; emphasis on the use of play and hands-on activities as well as planned experience and instruction that provide students with opportunities to explore and manipulate ideas and concepts as they explore and manipulate the world; practical implementation of integrated instruction in the curricula areas noted in the course description for GED 311.
Prerequisite: GED 311. 3 credits

GED 316 Language Acquisition and Emergent Literacy I, Birth – Pre-K (Spring)
The uses of oral language (building vocabulary, expression and comprehension of the spoken word), general cognitive skills (attention, memory, use of symbols, self-regulation), the concepts underlying reading and writing, and specific literacy skills (such as symbol to symbol correspondence) as the context of and initial steps toward literacy for young children. Motivational issues that pertain to the development of reading skills are explored. Emphasis on meeting the needs of young children, including those with limited proficiency in English, who enter day care, nursery school, and other early childhood and early intervention programs with inadequate literacy-related knowledge and skills.
Prerequisite: GED 201. 3 credits

GED 317 Language Acquisition and Emergent Literacy II, K - Grade 2 (Fall)
Creation of language-rich environments and holistic approaches to reading instruction that meet the needs of children with varying language preparation and aptitudes as well as children from diverse backgrounds. Use of a range of teaching and learning modalities. Attention to connections between speech sounds and spellings; the alphabetic principle and recognition of words through letter-sound relations; achieving fluency and comprehension; spelling conventions. Emphasis on language-related experiences at home as well as school and the importance of frequent opportunities to write. Identification of services needed for children who are not making adequate progress in reading, and the importance of coordination of efforts among general educators, special educators, and reading specialists. Discussion of approaches used with language-minority children, including the conditions under which more or less emphasis is placed on reading in the native language.

Prerequisite: GED 201. 3 credits

GED 318 Field Experience and Student Teaching I (Fall, Spring)
Students complete 50 hours of field experience in general education with one of the three following developmental groups: birth-pre-K, and grades 1-2 (combined field experience/student teaching in general education must cover all three developmental levels). Students also complete one 20-day student teaching experience in general education with one of the three developmental groups.
For field experience, students work with appropriately certified cooperating teachers at school sites to gradually assume increased teacher-related responsibilities in the classroom. Field experience includes scheduled meetings, supervised by the Coordinator of Teaching or another assigned faculty member. Logs of hours and activities are maintained by all students, to be reviewed by the Coordinator. Written assignments require careful observation of cooperating teachers and children as well as reflection on the application of course work to the classroom. For student teaching, student teachers are supervised by appropriately certified cooperating teachers. Students are also observed and evaluated by a Touro faculty member. Student teaching placements are made in which students can increasingly take responsibility for teaching activities, including reaching the point of presenting academic lessons and activities independently. Students keep logs of their hours and experiences. Student teaching experiences are accompanied by regularly scheduled classes. Instruction is provided and discussion encouraged on professional issues ranging from creating lesson plans to arranging a professional portfolio and resume. Particular emphasis is placed on self-awareness and analysis of one’s own teaching performance.
Prerequisite: completion of all education courses, approval of Education Chair, receipt of a passing grade on the STAT (Student Teaching Admissions Test). 2 credits

GED 380 Computers and Educational Technology in General Education and Special Education (Fall, Spring) (formerly GCO/GED 280)
Introduction to educational use of computers and specialized technologies that facilitate learning, communication and mobility for all students, including those with special needs. Assistive technologies will be explored. Instructional applications of computer hardware and software will be examined. Students will be encouraged to research and adapt new technologies for educational use.
Prerequisites: GCO 122 and GED 201. 3 credits

GED 510 Substance Abuse Seminar (Fall, Spring)
Seminar on the nature of substances of abuse, including legal as well as illegal drugs; factors associated with avoidance of and resistance to use and abuse of substances; risk factors; research on effective school-based substance abuse prevention programs. Current literature on substance abuse and school based prevention programs is distributed.
0 credits

GED 511 Child Abuse Seminar (Fall, Spring)
Seminar on the identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect; signs and symptoms to look for; ways to approach children; understanding the variety of ways children may convey that they are being abused or neglected; the teacher's fear of reporting abuse or neglect; rationalizations for not reporting; working with systems; the aftermath of reporting abuse or neglect.
0 credits

GED 512 Seminar on Child Safety Education, Prevention of Child Abduction, and Fire and Arson Prevention (Fall, Spring)
Basic principles of child safety education; understanding particular safety issues and risk factors for different ages; using developmentally appropriate methods and materials to convey safety principles; proper use of materials and environments with attention to safety hazards, including fire; refusal skill instruction including those related to fire and arson prevention as well as child abduction.
0 credits

GED 513 Seminar on School Violence Prevention and Intervention (Fall, Spring)
Instruction on statutes, regulations and policies relating to a safe, nonviolent school climate; effective classroom management techniques and academic supports that promote a nonviolent school climate and enhance learning; social and problem-solving skill development for students within the regular school curriculum; warning signs within a developmental and social context that relate to violence and other troubling behaviors in children; intervention techniques to address a school violence situation; and how to participate in an effective school/community referral process for students exhibiting violent behavior. A booklet on violence prevention and intervention will be distributed and discussed.
0 credits

EdSE 319 Field Experience, Grades 1-6 (Fall, Spring)
Students complete 100 hours of field experience in special education with one or two of the two groups - grades 1-3 and grades 4-6 - required for total field and student teaching experience in special education. Students also complete 50 hours of field experience in general education with both of the developmental groups.
Students work with appropriately certified cooperating teachers at school sites to gradually assume increased teacher-related responsibilities in the classroom. Field experience includes scheduled meetings, supervised by the Coordinator of Student Teaching or another assigned faculty member. Logs of hours and activities are maintained by all students, to be reviewed by the Coordinator. Written assignments require careful observation of cooperating teachers and children as well as reflection on the application of course work to the classroom
Note: Upper division students can register for this course with the approval of the Chair of the Department.
2 credits

EdSE 600 History and Philosophy of Education and Special Education (Fall, Spring)
Historical and philosophical underpinnings of modern educational theory and practice. Study of: ancient Greek literature; early Jewish, Christian, and Muslim writings; philosophical developments in the Renaissance, Reformation, and revolutionary periods; social, cultural and ideological forces that have shaped educational policies in the United States; current debates on meeting the wide range of educational and social-emotional needs of students from diverse communities.
Prerequisite: Education Department approval, upper division status, admission into the Education Concentration Program (ECP). 3 credits

EdSE 640 Assessment of Individual Differences in General Education and Special Education: A Socio-Cultural Perspective (Fall, Spring)
Assessment in general education and special education of individual differences in intelligence, learning potential, personality, motivation, and school achievement; management of data from assessment and monitoring of student progress; characteristics of standardized tests; the role of educational testing in program design and informing instruction; assessment of young children; use of achievement tests; relationship between assessment and program design; introduction to dynamic (or interactive) assessment; differences between static and dynamic assessment; the use of teacher-made, informal tests; opportunity to observe and practice use of achievement tests, curriculum-based assessment, and curriculum-oriented dynamic assessment approaches in classrooms.
Prerequisite: Education Department approval, upper division status, admission into the Education Concentration Program (ECP). 3 credits

SpEd 309 Principles of Curriculum Development for Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6 (Fall)
Review of curriculum for elementary school children. Concepts and skills in the teaching of reading, math, language arts, social studies, and science. Modification of instructional methods and materials for children with disabilities. Demonstration lessons will be used to highlight principles of development and modification of curriculum for elementary school children with disabilities.
Prerequisites: GED 201; GED 301 and GED 303 or GED 304. 3 credits

SpEd 310 Principles of Classroom Management for Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6 (Spring)
Setting up the physical environment of the classroom to maximize learning productivity and prevent unnecessary behavior problems. Review of different models of intervention approaches for handling difficult behavior in the elementary school. The teacher's role in reducing conflicts, teaching social skills, and facilitating cooperative group living. The importance of the teacher's self-awareness in teacher-student interaction. Critical incidents will be used to develop specific guidelines for effective teacher interventions.
Prerequisites: GED 201; GED 301 and GED 303 or GED 304. 3 credits

SpEd 313 Developmentally Appropriate Learning Experiences for Young Exceptional Children (Fall, Spring)
Introduction to educational programs for infants, toddlers, pre-K students, kindergarten students, and first and second graders with disabilities. Review of developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum content; materials and activities in language arts, books, music, art, blocks, sand, water play, cooking and other play activities; parents as collaborators. Comparison of early intervention and early childhood special education programs reflected in Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Comparison of least restrictive environment and natural environment approaches.
Prerequisite: GED 311. 3 credits

SpEd 314 Addressing Challenging Behaviors of Young Exceptional Children (Fall, Spring)
Setting up and managing play and learning activities in safe and developmentally appropriate environments for infants, toddlers, pre-K students, kindergarten students, and first and second graders with disabilities. Understanding temperament and its impact on the parent-child and teacher-child relationship; supporting positive parent-child interactions. Role of the teacher in guiding young children in the development of self-discipline and communication and social skills necessary for constructive peer relations and group living; interventions for prevention and management of challenging behaviors.
Prerequisite: GED 311. 3 credits

SpEd 418 Field Experience and Student Teaching II (Fall, Spring)
Students complete 100 hours of field experience in special education with one of the three developmental groups (combined field experience/student teaching in special education must cover all three developmental levels). Students also complete two 20-day student teaching experiences in special education with one or two of the three developmental groups. Students are observed and evaluated by a Touro faculty member.
Prerequisite: Completion of education courses, approval of Education Chair, receipt of a passing grade on the STAT exam. 3 credits

SpEd 419 Student Teaching, Grades 1-6 (Fall, Spring)
Student teaching consists of two twenty-day student teaching experiences in special education covering the two developmental levels, grades 1-3 and grades 4-6. Student teachers are supervised by appropriately certified cooperating teachers. Students are also observed and evaluated by Touro faculty.
Student teaching placements are made in which students can increasingly take responsibility for teaching activities, including reaching the point of presenting academic lessons and activities independently. Students keep logs of their hours and experiences. Student teaching experiences are accompanied by regularly scheduled classes. Instruction is provided and discussion encouraged on professional issues ranging from creating lesson plans to arranging a professional portfolio and resume. Particular emphasis is placed on self-awareness and analysis of one's own teaching performance.
Prerequisite: Completion of education courses, approval of Education Chair, receipt of a passing grade on the STAT exam. 3 credits

SpEd 602 Introduction to Special Education (Fall, Spring)
The historical background to current approaches to teaching children with disabilities; special education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; current theories and methodologies in special education; inclusion and the concept of the least restrictive environment; early intervention; special education programs, curricula, classroom management and technologies; educational challenges and instructional approaches with children whose disabilities are associated with mental retardation, physical and sensory impairments, language delays, emotional disturbance, and learning disabilities; introduction to approaches and debates on reading and language arts instruction for native English speakers and English language learners.
Prerequisite: Education Department approval, upper division status, admission into the Education Concentration Program (ECP). 3 credits

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

The principal goal of the ESL sequence is to improve students’ English fluency in order to prepare them to meet the challenges of their academic pursuits as well as their vocational and social interactions in this country. The ESL sequence emphasizes the enhancement of the four modes of communication – reading, writing, speaking, and listening – in an interactive and interdisciplinary manner. These developmental courses offer a balance of grammar skills, composition writing, and relevant reading and discussion.

M. Felder, Associate Dean of ESL; E. Rosenblatt, Coordinator, E007.1 and E007.2; R. Shmulewitz, Coordinator, E007.3; A. Krauthammer, Coordinator, GLL110 and 111; M. Druss, Coordinator, Testing; E. Gutman, Peer Evaluations Coordinator; R. Frank, Director, Resource Centers; C. Boros, J. Carbine, E. Davis, F. Fleischmann, I. Goldshteyn, F. Harel, G. Hochbaum,

S. Hold, J. Katzman, J. Kleiner, S. Kudless, J. Landsberg, L. Maltser, M. Meshman, H. Mitsios, A. Moses, C. Schuster, N. Small, J. Tsukerman, H. Weiner.

The developmental sequence for ESL students consists of: a testing component designed to admit students into the sequence and place them at an appropriate level of instruction; an instructional component, consisting of a carefully structured set of courses designed to prepare students for academic study by developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English; a tutoring and resource component designed to provide students with individualized instructional support; and an evaluation component designed to determine appropriate placement upon completion of the ESL sequence.

Entering students are placed at appropriate levels on the basis of their performance on the placement test. The test is essay format; the student is presented with a number of topics from which to choose. Students who successfully complete the course in which they were placed go on to the next course in the sequence.

ESL students are placed in one of three different levels (E007.1, E007.2 and E007.3) on the basis of these placement and/or departmental exams. The developmental sequence E007 for ESL students proceeds according to the following progression:

Students placed in E007.1, upon successful completion of that course, proceed to E007.2.

Students placed in E007.2, upon successful completion of that course, proceed to E007.3.

Students placed in E007.3, the most advanced level, may proceed to GLL 111 (Introduction to College Writing) upon satisfying the Department’s entrance requirements for that course; moreover, any student may pass into GLL 111 at any point in this sequence by passing the E007.3 departmental final examination.

Students who have done satisfactory work, but who still do not meet the entrance requirements of the next course in sequence, must repeat that course. It is important to note that students may repeat each developmental course only once during the course of their academic career. While studying ESL, students may also enroll in courses in Speech, Mathematics, or other courses, as recommended by an advisor.

E007.1Z Essentials of Effective Reading & Writing (ESL) (Fall, Spring)
Elementary course for students who are required to undertake more intensive work at the 007.1 level. Designed to develop and enhance reading, writing, listening, and speaking fluency.
12 hours. 0 credits. Placement by examination.

E007.1 Essentials of Effective Reading & Writing (ESL) (Fall, Spring)
Intensive remediation, with emphasis on the most basic reading and writing skills, culminating in rudimentary understanding of sentence structure and paragraph formation.
8 hours. 0 credits. Placement by examination.

E007.2 Essentials of Effective Reading & Writing (ESL) (Fall, Spring)
Continued intensive remediation, aiming at greater proficiency in the construction of complete sentences and of coherent individual paragraphs. Emphasis is on the composition of one and two paragraph essays.
Prerequisite: E007.1 or placement by examination. 8 hours. 0 credits

E007.3 Essentials of Effective Reading & Writing (ESL) (Fall, Spring)
Extensive practice in basic reading and composition of two- and three-paragraph essays.
Prerequisite: E007.2 or placement by examination. 8 hours. 0 credits

GLL 111 Introduction to College Writing (ESL) (Fall, Spring)
Intensive post developmental reading and writing, leading to confidence and proficiency in the composition of three-paragraph essays, and concluding with an introduction to the five paragraph essay form.
Prerequisite: E007.3 or placement by examination. 4 credits

ARTS

This department offers courses for students who wish to broaden their exposure to the visual and performing arts. Course offerings are designed to develop viewing and listening skills, provide a historical context for works of art and music, and give students a sense of the artistic process. Courses offered by the department also serve as electives whereby students may fulfill liberal arts requirements in their associate's or baccalaureate degree programs.

J. Weller, Chair; H. Wicke, Deputy Chair; J. Lieberman, Coordinator; S. DeCastro, A. Grenadir, M. Llorenz, M. Sahl, C. Steen, A. Warshaw.

Note: A related one-credit "topics" or workshop course may be offered with certain three-credit Arts courses.

GCA 105 Interpreting American Culture (Fall, Spring)
A beginning course in American culture through an artistic perspective. The student will examine such topics as American institutions, customs, values, society and media through the preparation of short essays and artistic projects that will enable her/him to expand her/his literary, language, speaking and artistic skills through a personal and group analysis of American life.
4 credits

GCA 131 Introduction to Music I (upon request)
Music surrounds our everyday life. Students will examine various musical forms such as classical, pop, jazz, and rock, which use the common elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre and form. Listening and ear training are among the skills, which will sharpen the pleasure of music appreciation. Live and recorded music performances are included.
4 credits

GCA 132 Introduction to Music II (upon request)
This course continues the continuing exploration of musical forms, with the emphasis on how the composers and performers developed the Classical Musical form from the 18th through the 20th century. Musical forms studied include the Romantic and Impressionist Styles, Grand and Light Opera, Concert, Modern and Jazz Music.
Prerequisite: GCA131 or permission of the Department. 4 credits

GCA 133 History of Music I: Ancient to Baroque (upon request)
The history of music beginning with the cultures of the Ancient world, especially the Greek, including the Jewish liturgical tradition and the evolution of religious and secular music in the Western world to the time of J.S. Bach.
Prerequisite: GCA132 or approval of the instructor. 4 credits

GCA 134 History of Music II: Classical to Modern (upon request)
This course in the history of music continues the exploration of its performance in the Western World from the 18th century through the 20th century. The focus is on the growth of opera as a popular form; the symphony; the musical theater, chamber music, popular musical forms, jazz and "modern" music. How music reflects the society in which it is written and performed will also be studied.
Prerequisite: GCA 133. 4 credits

GCA 138 Introduction to Film (Fall, Spring)
Students will see a variety of films to introduce the ways a filmmaker shapes a story through images, editing techniques, rhythm, music, etc., to influence and create an impact on the viewer. Special attention is paid to the multicultural and political themes, which are demonstrated in each film. Students will be able to effectively evaluate their own viewing experience, not accepting so easily opinions of others.
4 credits

GCA 141/142 Art of Western Civilization I, II (upon request)
This course is a comparative survey of the styles, structure and functions of Western forms from prehistoric art through the Middle Ages. The art and cultures associated with the development of Western civilization will be examined through lectures, reading, slide presentations and visits to museums and other cultural institutions.
3 credits each

GCA 150 Introduction to the Theatre (upon request)
Live theatre is the foundation of all films and television. Understanding how a playwright creates a play, its characters, scenery, costumes and lighting helps the student become a more discriminating view of the other arts. Multicultural aspects of plays and performance are emphasized. Some scene work is included.
4 credits

GCA 153 Introduction to the Arts (Fall, Spring)
Through the Internet, CDs and videos, live performances and museum visits, students will introduced to the major art forms of theatre, music, dance, film, the visual arts of painting, sculpture and architecture as well as drama, poetic and prose literature. They will discover how each artist uses common elements like idea concept, form, line, color, rhythm, the use of sound and movement to create a work of art. Works from various cultures will be explored. Required for Education majors.
3 credits

GCA 162 Introduction to Performing Arts (upon request)
Students will study a variety of theatre, dance, music and film performances developed by various cultures and the special meaning these art forms have had through the ages. Field trips to concerts, theatres and cinema.
Prerequisite: GCA 133 or permission of the department. 4 credits

GCA 166 Introduction to the Visual Arts (upon request)
Survey of the visual arts, including both the development of their many varieties—principally painting, sculpture and architecture—as well as their presentation and their interconnection with their milieu. The time period covered is from the Ancient World through the nineteenth century, with major emphasis on the period from the Renaissance to 1900. Trips to museums are included.
4 credits

GCA 211 Oral History (formerly GCA 210) (Fall, Spring)
Students explore their own lives to gather material to be put into an oral history collection. Working from examples, students will discover their own voice through exercises, interviews and storytelling. Using literary models such as poetry and memoir, students will tell, transcribe and edit their own stories. A class book of individual stories will be created.
3 credits

GCA 224 Drawing and Painting I (Upon request)
In this course, students learn how to draw and paint basic forms and objects, the fundamentals of perspective composition. They gain understanding of how light and shadow affect drawing and painting, and the basic principles of color.
3 credits

GCA 225 Drawing and Painting II (Upon request)
Concepts of visual art; color, value, shape, line, form, composition, perspective, balance. Exploration of materials for personal expression. Advanced techniques in drawing, painting, and planning works of art. Field trips, research, and lectures are part of this course
Prerequisite: GCA 224. 3 credits

GCA 226 Fundamentals of Art and Design (Fall)
The concept and elements of two-dimensional design will be explored through lectures, assigned projects, and visual aids. History, theory, analysis, and discussion of the approach to fine art and graphic design for the artist/designer.
Prerequisite: GCA 225. 3 credits

GCA 234 Opera (upon request)
Study of the great operas of the Western world, including their composers, texts, music and contexts. The focus will be on 19^th and 20^th century operas.
3 credits

GCA 240 Black Theatre (Fall, Spring)
By exploring the rich African-American theatrical literature, students will discover the various arts of playwrighting, acting and production, concentration, rehearsal practice, Stanislavsky acting techniques, scene study and performance. Designed for the serious theatre student, two staged performances are required during the semester.
3 credits

GCA 301 Aesthetics of Modern Art (upon request)
How modern painters and sculptors, from the impressionists through the postmoderns, respond to a rapidly changing world by visualizing, often in an abstract manner, the technological, mechanical, psychological and metaphysical forces around them. Slides are utilized in lectures; at least two museum visits are required.
Prerequisite: GCA 166 or permission of the department. 3 credits

GCA 333 American Music (Fall Spring)
A music history course tracing the major developments in the history of American music from the country’s foundation to the present day. Focus on the 20^th century. Trips to concerts and recitals.
3 credits

GCA 366 American Art (Fall, Spring)
This is an art history course tracing the major developments in the visual arts in the United States from the country’s beginning to the present day. Focus on the 20^th century art. Trips to museums and galleries.
3 credits

GCA 400 Topics in Art (upon request)
See department Chair. May be repeated for credit. 1-4 credits.

PHILOSOPHY

Courses in the Philosophy department enable students to fulfill the requirements for electives in liberal arts and sciences.

M. Sokol, Dean and Chair; G. Cohen.

Note: A related one-credit "topics" course may be offered with certain three-credit Philosophy courses.

GPH 101 Introduction to Philosophy (upon request)
This course covers techniques of critical analysis, familiarization with classical and contemporary writings in such areas as ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, political and social philosophy, philosophy of science, and aesthetics.
4 credits

GPH 108 Ethics and Life Sciences (also offered as GSS 108) (Fall)
Genetic manipulation, abortion, euthanasia, behavior modification, the practice of behavior control upon groups, and other ethical issues are considered from the scientific and moral points of view.
4 credits

GPH 230 Business Ethics (Fall)
Students will examine the ethical issues that arise in the context of business. The relevance of ethical theory to such issues as consumer rights and truth in advertising will be studied. Obligations to shareholders and negotiating strategies are discussed.
3 credits

GPH 240 Values & Ethics in Human Services (Fall, Spring)
This course surveys and analyzes the explicit and implicit values and ethical issues in the field of human services. Major theoretical perspectives are presented drawing on thinkers form the disciplines of science, philosophy, psychology, sociology and cultural analysis. A comparative analysis of ethical issues and practices in different cultures and societies are reviewed. The political and economic sources of values are considered along with how values and ethics affect the development of social rules and behavior. An examination of critical value issues at the national, city and organizational level are discussed.
3 credits

HUMAN SERVICES

The courses offered by this department enable students to earn the Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Human Services, with six different specialties: Addiction Services, Adult and Family Services, Child and Youth Services, Developmental Disabilities, Gerontological Services, and Human Services Administration.

G. David, Chair; C. Becker, Deputy Chair; T. Bennette, W. Chenault, M. Gallatin, A. Goldberg, C. McKenzie, S. Reiter, Z. Schechter.

Note: A related one-credit "topics" or workshop course may be offered with certain three-credit Human Services courses.

GHU 140 General Survey of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (Fall, Spring)
This course is an overview of two major areas in Mental Health: 1) Psychological Dysfunctions and 2) Developmental Disabilities. The course examines various etiologies and functioning levels of the psychologically impaired and the developmentally disabled. It further examines intervention and treatment methods from a historical perspective, as well as more recent modalities of community-based treatment services.
4 credits

GHU 141 Introduction to Human Services (Fall, Spring)
A survey of public and private human service programs with special emphasis on current human services available in the city and state. Skills, knowledge, attitudes and values for human service work are examined, as are the methods of intervention and counseling theories available to the human service worker.
4 credits

GHU 150 The World of Work (Fall, Spring)
This course will enable students to prepare for future vocational and occupational opportunities in contemporary America. Topics will include: the current employment picture, job preparation and requirements, public policy considerations, employment opportunities, local career options and job development skills. Field trips to job sites and related activities, as well as work with resource people from various occupational fields will represent an integral part of the course.
2 credits

GHU 240 Theories of Counseling (Fall, Spring)
A survey of the major current theories practiced in the counseling profession. Roles, responsibilities, and career opportunities for counselors, as well as the development of the counseling profession.
Prerequisite: GHU 140. 3 credits

GHU 241 Practicum/Demonstration: Theories of Counseling (Fall, Spring)
This course enables students to examine the application of theory during the counseling process.
Co-requisite: GHU 240. 1 credit

GHU 242 Techniques of Counseling (Fall, Spring)
Application of counseling theories through case studies and role-playing.
Prerequisite: GHU 240. 3 credits

GHU 243 Group Work Techniques (Fall, Spring)
Techniques of organizing and working with special client groups are reinforced by role playing and other activities.
Prerequisite: GHU 240. 3 credits

GHU 244 Problems of the Disabled (Spring)
The causes, effects and treatment of disabling mental and physical disorders. Agencies and approaches that help disabled people lead better lives are surveyed.
Prerequisite: GHU 240. 3 credits

GHU 245 Theories and Techniques of Family Counseling (Fall)
A comprehensive overview of current theory, process and practice in family therapy, covering the field’s major underpinnings. An examination of family systems theory and different approaches to working with families.
Prerequisite: GHU 240. 3 credits

GHU 246 Counseling Addictive Behaviors (Spring)
This course will investigate the psychological, socio-cultural, and physio-pharmacological foundations of addiction. Theories of addiction and treatment will be surveyed from social perspectives.
Prerequisite: GHU 240. 3 credits

GHU 247 Practicum/Demonstration: Techniques of Counseling (Fall, Spring)
This course enables students to understand and apply techniques during the counseling process.
Co-requisite: GHU 242. 1 credit

GHU 248 Health Issues of the Disabled (upon request)
This course will give students the information and skills needed to meet the basic health needs and health problems of the clients. It will explore common diseases, infection control, chronic ailments, and AIDS. The course will teach students the skills of medicine administration, First Aid, and CPR. The area of medication, negative reactions and emergency interventions will be surveyed.
Prerequisite: GHU 244. 3 credits

GHU 249 Recreation for the Disabled (upon request)
Socialization and recreation are important issues in working with the disabled. This course will focus on the needs of the various disabled client groups and will teach students how to design appropriate activities for clients.
Prerequisite: GHU 244. 3 credits

GHU 250 Internship & Case Presentation (upon request)
Students will be assigned a day treatment center or group home where they will learn to apply counseling and behavior modification techniques, as well as work with behavioral goals and treatment planning. In class sessions students will discuss their cases. In addition to oral presentations, they will be asked to write a case study based on their fieldwork.
Prerequisites: GHU 240. 3 credits

GHU 251 Principles of Human Services Administration (Fall)
Basic theories of administration and supervision. Effective organizational models, philosophy, goals, and styles of leadership appropriate for human service agencies and programs.
Prerequisite: GHU 141. 3 credits

GHU 253 Social Agency Administration (Spring)
A comprehensive experience- based study of administrative techniques and procedures used in planning, staffing, managing and evaluating social services. The administrator’s responsibilities to policy-making bodies, agency personnel, and the community.
Prerequisite: GHU 251. 4 credits

GHU 254 Public Policy: Legal and Social Mandate of Developmentally Disabled Persons (upon request)
This course will take a historical perspective of societal attitudes toward the mentally retarded and disabled person. Topics to be covered include the early treatment of the mentally retarded, early attempts to train and classify the developmentally disabled individual, early attempts at legislation, and the major theorists throughout history. These topics will be explored chronologically, from the earliest attempts to care for the mentally retarded. The course will also include a review of the legal rights protecting the developmentally disabled individual, as well as the growing political clout of the parent and self advocacy movements.
Prerequisite: GHU 140. 3 credits

GHU 255 Educational Models for the Developmentally Disabled Learner (upon request)
This course will cover a variety of teaching techniques used with the developmentally disabled population. Included will be a review of behavior modification, social learning theory, gentle teaching and positive behavior supports. Current trends in teaching, including facilitated communication, will be covered with related research. The controversy over mainstreaming will
be explored, as well as treatment planning, Individual Education Plan (IEP) and functional education. Adaptive technologies will also be reviewed.
Prerequisite: GHU 140. 3 credits

GHU 256 Health Issues Relating to the Developmentally Disabled Individual (upon request)
This course will cover medication administration and the monitoring of medical needs. The health needs of developmentally disabled individuals will be discussed with special emphasis on the needs of those with medical components to their disability. The research pertaining to the linkage of physical attributes and brain damage will be reviewed, as will some of the more uncommon diagnostic categories, e.g., Tourette’s Syndrome. Infection control issues will be discussed, as will the prevalence of diseases such as hepatitis and AIDS among the developmentally disabled population.
Prerequisite: GHU 140. 3 credits.

GHU 257 Public Policy and Services for Older Adults (Spring)
This course will introduce students to the policies, politics and programs of an aging society. We will examine the historical, social, economic and demographic issues affecting the elderly. We will also provide and overview of federal, and local legislation and their impact on the elderly. This course will explore the implications of age-based programs such as, Medicare, Social Security and OAA on the "Soon-to-be elderly."
Prerequisite: GHU 141. Co-requisite: GSO 233. 3 credits

GHU 258 Survey of Community Needs and Resources (Fall)
This course provides the student with an overview of the importance of assessing community resources and needs, and how the appropriate use of local resources can play a major role in the delivery of meaningful human services. This course will explore how community needs are determined, and how to make the best use of local services. The key role of community based organizations and local community groups will be discussed. The role played by community workers will be explored as well as the one-stop shopping approach to the delivery of human services.
4 credits

GHU 260 The Family in the Urban Setting (Spring)
This course will examine the impact of the urban environment on the family, exploring a number of contemporary issues such as crime, poverty, drug addiction, homelessness, urban blight, racism, teenage parenting, etc. It will also examine a series of program models, services or treatment modalities developed to assist families in meeting and resolving these issues and will review the role of the Human Services practitioner as an advocate and resource for families coping with urban life.
Prerequisite: GPS 224. 3 credits

GHU 261 Child Care and Advocacy (Fall)
This course will provide both a theoretical and a practical approach to the issues of physical and emotional child abuse and molesting by family members and strangers. It will provide an understanding of the effects of such abuse on the victim as well as the dynamics causing such behavior in the victimizer. Finally it will provide an overview of treatment interventions for the child, parents, and other victimizers. There will be an emphasis on how to develop a network and referral system with social service agencies, hospitals, courts, and child protection services.
Prerequisite: GPS 204. 3 credits

GHU 300 Survey of Human Services Policy (upon request)
The courses will familiarize students with the practical aspects of working in human services for all populations in need. An overview of social welfare policy in this area will be offered, as well as techniques of needs assessment and information necessary to make referrals.
Prerequisite: GHU 141. 3 credits

GHU 320 Recreation and Education Programs for Older Adults (Fall)
Examination of leisure from sociological and psychological points of view with focus on education, recreation, and creative arts as meaningful activities for older adults. Techniques of designing and implementing these programs in various settings for older adults.
Prerequisite: GHU 141. 3 credits

GHU 321 Counseling the Older Adult (Fall)
Counseling as an important human service to older adults during times of dependency and crisis. A survey of appropriate counseling approaches, such as individual, group, family, and recreational therapy, as well as working with institutionalized elderly suffering from organic brain syndromes. The role of self-help groups will also be explored.
Prerequisite: GHU 240. 3 credits

GHU 322 Counseling of Children and Adolescents (Fall)
This course will focus on the intervening role of the counselor and the techniques and skills necessary for working with children, adolescents, and family members who are experiencing the stress of normal and abnormal growth and change.
Prerequisite: GHU 240. 3 credits

GHU 323 Counseling People with Developmental Disabilities (Fall)
Counseling skills need to be modified when applied to people with developmental disabilities. Many have a limited ability to think abstractly, may have impaired judgment and memory, and often have difficulty generalizing from one situation to another. Counseling therefore needs to have a very concrete and specific orientation. Students learn to apply the general theories and techniques of counseling to their work with people with developmental disabilities. Both individual and group sessions will be discussed. Behavioral therapy will also be considered.
Prerequisite: GHU 244. 3 credits

GHU 326 Case Management I in Human Services (Fall, Spring)
This course explores the recent development of the innovative functions of case management in human services. It further examines the case manager’s role and its importance to effective client services. Issues of assessing clients’ needs, brokering for client services and monitoring the quality of services will be discussed.
Prerequisites: GHU 141. 3 credits

GHU 327 Case Management II in Human Services Administration (upon request)
This course examines Human Services Administration from a Case Management perspective. It examines the unique social welfare aspects of Case Management Administration Supervision, Staff recruitment, training and program evaluation. Issues of governmental regulation and financial reimbursement are carefully examined. The student will learn how to be self-critical through the examination of his/her own practice in the area of case management administration.
Prerequisite: GHU 326. 3 credits

GHU 328 Case Management II in Adult and Family Services (Spring)
This course identifies the unique treatment and service delivery issues inherent in working as a case manager with adults and families. The broad range of human services interventions with and for adults and families is examined. The effects of social and psychological stressors such as homelessness, child abuse, domestic violence and disability are explored. The Supportive and entitlement services available to the adult and family population are discussed. The advocacy, brokering and coordination challenge of working with adults sand families is given much attention through the students’ critical examination of his/her practice.
Prerequisite: GHU 326. 3 credits

GHU 329 Case Management II in Gerontology (Spring)
This course provides students with the knowledge, skills and values essential to working with the elderly. The broad range of human service techniques, including those of individual, group and community interventions with and for the elderly is examined. Special emphasis is placed on supportive, supplemental and entitlement services available to the elderly. The brokering, advocacy and coordination challenge of working with the elderly as a human service worker is closely examined in each student’s current practice.
Prerequisite: GHU 326. 3 credits

GHU 330 Case Management II in Child and Youth Services (Fall)
This course provides an in-depth approach to assessing the needs of children, including discussion of the rights and responsibilities that society has towards its children. It will explore the role of case management, advocacy and the process of networking services in the following areas: policy, intervention, family, juvenile justice system, public welfare, guardianship, education, foster care, child labor laws, protective services and adoption.
Prerequisite: GHU 326. 3 credits

GHU 331 Case Management II in Addiction Services (Fall)
This course provides an in-depth multicultural approach to assessing the needs of chemically abusing individuals. It offers comprehensive approach to the case management of addictive behaviors. The student will learn how to network with the judicial system, rehabilitation services and social services supports. The approach will be multicultural in its approach.
Prerequisites: GHU 326. 3 credits

GHU 332 Case Management II in Developmental Disabilities (Spring)
This course covers the role of the case managers in the current service environment, as well as the rights of the developmentally disabled individual in the Home and Community Based Service system (HCBSS). The theory of unbounded services is explored, and the implementation of this philosophy is reviewed. Community access and integration techniques are covered, including fostering choice and goal accomplishment in the developmentally disabled person. Finally, the various living options under the HCBSS waiver systems are reviewed.
Prerequisite: GHU 326. 3 credits

GHU 333 Health Issues Relating to the Elderly (Spring)
This course introduces students to the physical, mental and spiritual issues relating to the health of the elderly. It examines the trajectory of "able-bodied" and disabled aging. Using the issue of "who pays whom for what," it touches on current health care issues such as "setting limits," ethics, and managed care. This course explores the "advocacy challenge" which affects human service workers in the area of health care for the elderly.
Prerequisite: GHU 321. 3 credits

GHU 340 The Minority Elderly (upon request)
An exploration of the sociological factors that affect elderly people who are members of minority groups, with special emphasis on the African-American and Hispanic communities. The course focuses on the unique problems of minority aging and centers on service needs, barriers to obtaining services; and appropriate services, delivery systems and support networks in the community.
Prerequisite: GSO 233. 3 credits

GHU 342 Networking and Professional Relationships (upon request)
This course examines networking and the development of a professional relationship. The course provides the student with an elementary understanding of professional relationships and social support. Additionally, students develop the elementary knowledge and skills in the effective use of networking for building on patients. Students learn how to be self-critical through the examination of their own strengths and practice in the area of relationship development.
Prerequisite: GHU 326. 3 credits

GHU 351 Program Planning, Development and Evaluation (upon request)
A survey of the tools, techniques, and information necessary to aid in the planning and development of human services programs. Students learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs they will administer in the future.
Prerequisite: GHU 253. 3 credits< /p>

GHU 400 Topics in Human Services (upon Request)
See semester bulletin for course title and description.
May be repeated for credit. 1-4 credits

GHU 441 Human Services Field Project I (Fall, Spring). Under supervision, the student designs and conducts as field work project which provides opportunities to apply classroom learning and gain experiences in his/her selected human services specialization. The field project requires 112 hours of fieldwork in an agency serving a population which is relevant to the specialization selected by the student.
Prerequisites: GHU 141, GHU 326, GPS 110, GSO 121, plus two required courses in the specialization. Department Chair approval is required. 4 credits

GHU 442 Human Services Field Project II (Fall, Spring)
This course allows students to expand their skills and knowledge through on-site training in an agency specializing in the area of the student’s concentration. Under an agency supervisor, the student learns specific methods of service delivery and networking with related professional and service providers: logging, feedback and dealing with such issues as multicultural staffing and consumerism. To be eligible for the B.S. in Human Services, students are required to complete 112 hours of Field Project II in addition to the 112 hours already completed for Field Project I.
Prerequisite: GHU 441. 4 credits

RELATED COURSES
GPS 232 Behavior Management of Developmental Disabilities (See Psychology listings)
GSO 217 Sociological and Cultural Comparatives on Addictive Substances
(See Sociology listings)
GSO 335 Selected Topic in Social Deviance (See Sociology listings)
GSO 350 Compulsivity – Abusive Relationships and Addictions (See Sociology listings)
GSS 217 HIV and Drug Addiction
(See Natural Science listings)

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JUDAIC STUDIES

Courses offered by this department enable students to fulfill ethnic studies and liberal arts degree requirements, and to complete an interdisciplinary liberal arts and sciences concentration.

A number of Judaic Studies offerings may also count as History courses.  Please consult your advisor. 

S. Hoenig, Co-Chair (Lander College for Women); N. Strickman, Co-Chair (Lander College of Arts and Sciences; Flatbush campus, NYSCAS); M. Bamberger, J. Bleich, S. Bleich, M. Bodian, E. Boylan, A. Bronspigel, (Rosh, Beth Medrash L’Torah), M. Finkelman, S. Fishbane, J. Greenberg, J. Grunblatt, A. Kaplan, M. Krauss, D. Lander, Y. Langer, E. Marcus, S. Rosenzweig, M. Sherman, M. Shmidman, Y. Shmulewitz, C. Sosevsky.

Note: A related one-credit "topics" or workshop course may be offered with certain three-credit Judaic Studies courses.

GJS 100 The Jewish Heritage (Fall, Spring)
An overview of the historical developments of Jewish culture, values and practices.
4 credits

GJS 101 Introduction to Bible I (Upon request)
This course provides an analysis of selections from the Pentateuch for its religious, historical, and moral significance.
4 credits

GJS 102 Introduction to Bible II (Upon request)
Students will analyze selections from the prophets using archaeological information, combined with medieval and modern commentary.
4 credits

GJS 103 Introduction to Bible III (Upon request)
This is a survey of the Hagiographia. Selected chapters from Psalms, Job, Ecclesiastics, Proverbs, Song of Songs and Lamentations are read and analyzed in class. Special attention is given to Biblical passages that have played a key role in Western civilization. Among the themes discussed are prayer, justice, morality, theodicy, sin and repentance.
4 credits

GJS 110 History of Old Testament Period (Upon request)
This course offers a history of the Hebrews from earliest times down to the Hasmonean era. Topics covered are: Hebrew origins, the Israelite Empire, the Divided Kingdom, the Babylonian Exile, the Restoration, Hellenism, and the Hasmonean Kingdom.
4 credits

GJS 124 Modern Jewish History: 1750-Present (Upon request)
Students will inquire into: the major movements and developments including the rise of the Hassidic movement, Jewish emancipation in Germany, France, and America; renaissance of Jewish scholarship; torment in Eastern Europe which stimulated mass immigration to America; religious divisiveness in Europe and America; Germany, anti-Semitism, the rise of Zionism; World Wars I and II; and the modern State of Israel.
4 credits

GJS 225 Modern Israel (Fall)
This course will explore the roots of Zionism in religious tradition and the strings of modern nationalism which gave it a political form. Emphasis will be placed on Theodore Herzl, Chaim Weizmann, Zev Zabotinsky and Ben Gurion, the early Zionist congress, the rise of the State of Israel, the kibbutz, the cultural developments with emphasis on great writers, the role or religion in the state, Arab-Jewish confrontation and other contemporary problems.
3 credits

GJS 262 History of the Holocaust (Also offered as GHS 262) (Fall, Spring)
The role of Nazism in the destruction of European Jewry, 1933-1945, is studied with special attention to the reactions of world Jewry and foreign governments to the catastrophe. Ghetto and concentration camp existence and the Jewish resistance movements are also covered. The literature and history writing of the Holocaust are included.
3 credits

GJS 271 American Jewish History (also offered as GHS 271) (Upon request)
Study of the Sephardic legacy; German Jewish migration and influence; the development of religious communities, the impact of the Civil War, migrations from Eastern Europe, acculturation and assimilation, responses to the Holocaust and Zionism. The social, economic and religious structures of the modern Jewish community will be analyzed as well.
3 credits

GJS 301 Jewish Ethics (Upon request)
In this course, we will examine the basics texts of Jewish ethics. The student will be introduced to the interdisciplinary concerns of [a] ethical theory, [b] the reading and understanding of classical Jewish texts and [c] the world construction of Judaism in its classical formulation.
Prerequisite: GJS 100 or permission of the Department. 3 credits

GJS 400 Topics in Judaic Studies (Upon request)
Study of selected topics in Judaic Studies.
1-4 credits

GJS 481/482 Independent Study (Upon request)
Prerequisite: Departmental and Dean’s permission. Credits to be arran