2005/2006 Catalog
University of West Florida
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Table of Contents
Welcome
Telephone Directory
Academic Calendars
     
Year 2005/2006
     
Fall Semester 2005
     Spring Semester 2006
     Summer Semester 2006

University Mission
Accreditations
Degrees, Areas of Specialization,
Minors

Admissions
After Admission
Financial Assistance
Student Activities
Student Services and Resources
Tuition and Fees
Military and Veterans Information
Registration and Records
Academic Policies
Graduation and General Degree
Requirements

Public Service and Research Centers
College Mission Statements
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Master's Degree Programs
Specialist Degree Programs
Doctoral Degree Programs
Course Numbering System
Course Listings and Descriptions
Administration
Faculty
Index
Course Listings/Descriptions

SLS-STUDENT LIFE SKILLS (LEARNING)

SLS 1000     Introduction to Diversity: Diversity Consciousness-The American College as a Microcosm of Multicultural America . . . . . 2(F,S)
Designed to expand students’ awareness of the cognitive knowledge and skills necessary to effectively interact with and serve culturally diverse populations. Will particularly emphasize attitudes and competencies that are important in their lives beyond the college, as well as in their interactions with others. Students will be asked to select one of the listed cultures for in-depth study. Students will be expected to be consistently involved in discussions, learning projects, writings, relevant web sites and videos related to that culture. Meets Multicultural requirement

SLS 1260     University 101 . . . . . 2(F)
Designed to provide introductory knowledge and skills that allow students to understand and participate in leadership activities within the university and community settings

SLS 1301    Freshman Year Experience . . . . . 2(F,SS)
Assists first-time-in-college students to make a favorable transition to the university setting, to adjust to the academic demands that will be made of them within a university environment, and to investigate the possibilities of personal and intellectual growth

SLS 2XXX        Disney Field Experience Pending Faculty Senate Approval . . . . . 1(F,S,SS)
Involves a paid work experience at Walt Disney World coupled with a College Program Course of the students choosing. Courses are recommended for credit by the American Council on Education. Objectives: To engage students in a rigorous and challenging professional academic program to advance career research with emphasis on exploration, analysis and application. Provides the opportunity to develop skills in the independent study process. Teach independent work in specific disciplines of knowledge. Exhibit awareness of cross-discipline professional skills. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Permission is required

SLS 2401     Major Exploration/Career Choice . . . . . 2(F)
Exploration of occupational interests, personality, strengths, and basic academic abilities. Students will examine career and life goals; how to select a university program to help achieve these goals and all aspects of getting from college to career. The focus will be on building decision-making and critical thinking skills

SLS 2531     Academic Retention Seminar . . . . . 2(F)
Assists students with their re-entry into the University following academic suspension by self-assessment of previous academic performance and development of a personalized academic plan. Permission is required

SLS 2948     Service Learning Field Study I . . . . . 1-3(F,S,SS)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty “customize” courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student’s faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission is required

SLS 3XXX        Introduction to Career Development and Planning Pending Faculty Senate Approval . . . . . 3(F)
Designed to meet the needs of students wishing to develop personal skills in career planning management. Also meets the professional training needs of students majoring in human services and personnel fields

SLS 3948    Service Learning Field Study II . . . . . 1-3(F,S,SS)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty “customize” courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student’s faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission is required