Course Listing

Course Listing Explanations  

Respiratory Care

Respiratory Care is a dynamic, high-tech, high-touch allied health profession. Respiratory therapists work under the direction of a physician and assist in the evaluation, treatment and care of patients with heart, lung and breathing disorders. These patients range in age from the premature infant to the elderly. Most respiratory therapists work in hospitals; however, an increasing number of respiratory therapists are now working in physicians’ offices, specialized care hospitals, medical equipment companies and skilled nursing facilities.

The Respiratory Care Program at Newman leads to an associate of science in health science degree which may be earned in two and a half years of full-time study. After a year of prerequisite courses, selected students enter the professional phase of the program in the fall and graduate in December of the following year. Selection for admission is competitive and limited to a class of twenty. A background check and drug and alcohol testing are required for admission to the program. CPR certification, completed health physical, professional liability insurance and medical insurance are required for clinical education experience.

The Respiratory Care Program #200117 is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Graduates are eligible to sit for the registry examinations offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), leading to the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Requirements for licensure in the state of Kansas are partially met by successful completion of the entry-level NBRC examination.

Social Work

The Bachelor of Social Work program honors students’ natural interest to help others and focuses on prevention and treatment of social problems, promoting well-being and service, and improving community and society through policy, research, and practice. The BSW program operationalizes core values of “service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence” as guided by the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW, 2008).

With contemporary curriculum grounded in professional social work education standards developed by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), liberal arts and Catholic Social Teaching, the Bachelor of Social Work program at Newman University prepares students for 21st-century social work micro, mezzo, and macro practice, as well as for admission to Advanced Standing MSW and other graduate school programs.

Mission: “Through excellence in teaching, research, and service, the mission of the Baccalaureate Social Work program at Newman University intends to prepare thoughtful, reflective, and compassionate generalist social work practitioners who are committed to professional ethics and values, service to others, and the promotion of peace, justice, and human rights; inclusive of diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities.”

Required Field Education: also called Practicum, is a fundamental component of the BSW degree. It is the “signature pedagogy of the social work profession” (CSWE, 2008) and is required for eligibility for licensure. Through field education, students experience fieldwork through agency and community placements that promote development of knowledge, values, and skills comprising professional social work practice. Field Practicum requires a two-semester placement and is concurrent with coursework during the senior year, with 16 hours per week (480 hours total), supervised by a social worker in the field setting.

BSW students must satisfy all of the requirements for either Concentration 1 or 2. Students must develop their plan of study carefully. Addiction Counseling courses are requirements for eligibility to obtain LAC licensure with the Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board, with the BSW. License requirements differ in Colorado, students would need to visit with their advisor for Colorado regulation information.

Sociology

Sociology is the scientific discipline which seeks to understand and explain the basic processes and structures of human social life. Its major concern is the discovery of uniformities and development of theories about social phenomena including societies, organizations and groups, interpersonal relationships and interaction processes, social order, and conflict and change. Knowledge of sociology is excellent background for specialized training in preparation for professional careers concerned with social organization, social welfare, law, criminal justice, and related fields. Students with the baccalaureate degree in sociology are prepared, primarily through the richness of their liberal arts education, for positions in business and industry or government or for a career in sociology as a teacher or researcher through preparation for further studies at the graduate level.

Sonography, Diagnostic Medical

Spanish

The study of languages is a humanizing and educational experience which seeks to develop skills of oral and written communication, to enrich the mind and spirit and arm it against prejudice, to facilitate contact between peoples of different languages and cultures, and to promote strengthening the consciousness of one’s own culture. Career opportunities include Foreign Service, social service, education, and a wide variety of business careers desirous of bilingual persons.