SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Certificate in Family Life Education. The Department of Sociology and Family Studies offers a certificate program entitled Certified Family Life Education (CFLE). This certificate is offered to both degree seeking students as well as community persons seeking professional/personal advancement. Non-degree seeking students will be admitted to the University via established admission guidelines. The certificate is designed to prepare students to work in a wide variety of professional fields that promote healthy family functioning, such as community-based social serv- ices, early childhood education, faith-based organizations, family interven- tion, government and public policy, family and consumer resource services, and health care and family wellness. The certificate is comprised of 27 hours of coursework and three hours of field practice.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A CERTIFICATE IN FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION

Course Credit

Human Growth and Development (ED 299) . . . 3 Family Life Education (FS/HES 433). . . 3 Management and Economic Problems of the Consumer (HES 375)

OR Home and Family Management (HES 463) . . . 3 Family Development (HES 443) . . . 3 Human Sexuality (HPE 406) OR

Sociology of Gender and Sexual Behavior (SO/WS 300) . . . 3 Psychology of Close Relationships (PY 450) OR

Social Psychology of Intimate Relationships (SO/WS 443) . . . 3 Marriage and Family (SO/WS 223) . . . 3 Parenting and Socialization (SO 301) . . . 3 Law and Society (SO 430) OR

Services to Families and Children (SW 305) . . . 3 Internship (SO 495) . . . 3_{___}

Total 30

Certificate in Geographic Information Systems. The Department of Geography offers a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems designed for professionals wishing to increase their job skills, geography majors wishing to have their skills recognized through a certification program, and students from other disciplines interested in broadening their knowledge of the use of Geographic Information Systems. Courses focus on the application of GIS technology to a variety of fields including biology, forestry, geology, city and regional planning, transportation planning, mar- keting and software development within the GIS industry. The courses are offered on weekends and during interim periods. Admission requires current enrollment at UNA, a 4 year university degree, or 5 years experi- ence in a related field and consultation with the director of the program. Regular students may apply to the department chair and seek the certifi- cate by substituting GE 225 and GE 325 for GE 226 and GE 326. The program is offered in conjunction with the Office of Continuing Education.

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Course Credit

Maps and Image Analysis (GE 225 or 226) . . . 3 Computer Mapping (GE 325 or 326). . . 3 Geographic Information Systems (GE 384) . . . 4 Projects in Geographic Information Science (GE 484) . . . 3 Special Topics (GE 497). . . 1-3_{_____}

Total 14-16

Certificate in Gerontology. The Department of Sociology and Family Studies offers a Certificate in Gerontology. This certificate is offered to both degree seeking students as well as community persons seeking profes- sional/personal advancement. Non-degree seeking students will be admit- ted to the University via established admission guidelines. The certificate is designed to provide a broad base of knowledge related to the social, psy- chological and physiological aspects of aging. The certificate is comprised of 21 hours of coursework and 3 hours of field practice. The program is offered in conjunction with the Office of Continuing Education and the College of Nursing and Allied Health.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A CERTIFICATE IN GERONTOLOGY*

Course Credit

Human Growth and Development (ED 299) . . . 3 Health and Aging (HPE/NU 420). . . 3 Gerontology (SO/SW 403). . . 3 Aging and Society (SO 308) . . . 3 Death and Dying (SO 309) . . . 3 Practicum (SO 499). . . 3 Electives (selected from HPE 499, MG 330, NU 323

or SO 395, NU 415, PY 350, SO 307, SW 491 . . . 6_{___}

Total 24

Law Enforcement Academic Certificate. The Department of Criminal Justice offers a Law Enforcement Academic Certificate for practicing pro- fessionals in the criminal justice system. The certificate serves to enhance professional skills and maximize promotional opportunities while also sat- isfying state-mandated training requirements. The certificate is comprised of six advanced courses designed to broaden knowledge of the organiza- tional, investigative and legal components of law enforcement work (all credits count toward the requirements for a degree in criminal justice at UNA). One night course is offered each fall and spring semester at an off- campus site selected for professional convenience. Persons enrolled in certificate courses must be employed by a criminal justice agency, possess a high school diploma or GED, and be admitted to the University.

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* Nine hours of prerequisite work are required (EN 111/112 and a general biology course) prior to the student entering any upper-level course for certificate credit.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE**

Course Credit

Criminal Law (CJ 295) . . . 3 Professional Ethics and Liabilities (CJ 326) . . . 3 Criminal Investigation (CJ 405) . . . 3 Forensic Investigation (CJ 406) . . . 3 Criminal Evidence (CJ 430) . . . 3 Criminal Procedure (CJ 434) . . . 3_{___}

Total 18

Security and Emergency Management. The Department of Criminal Justice offers a minor and certificate in Security and Emergency Management for students of all majors, and an area of concentration in Security and Emergency Management for students pursuing the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree. The Security and Emergency Manage- ment coursework is designed to help prepare students for careers related to, or that involve elements of, security and emergency and disaster man- agement in local, state, or federal government, business, and volunteer organizations. Professionals in these fields may also complete the certifi- cate program as non-degree seeking students.

CERTIFICATE IN SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (SEM)

Course Credit

Survey of Homeland Security (SEM 250) . . . 3 Introduction to Emergency Management and Civil Response (SEM 255) . . 3 Security and Emergency Management Electives (300-400 level). . . 6_{__}

Total 12

Center for Critical Languages Research and Acquisition. Through the services of the National Association of Self-Instructional Language Pro- grams, the Department of Foreign Languages offers foundation courses in languages other than French, German and Spanish. The Center provides a location for the listening and recording activities as well as the production and storing of materials and equipment needed for self-instructional courses.

Entertainment Industry Center. The Entertainment Industry Center (EIC) prepares students for professional careers in the entertainment industry. The EIC is part of the College of Arts and Sciences. The center is a service learning center for the nationally accredited Department of Music and Theatre. The EIC coordinates all the degrees and houses the student recording studio and MIDI lab.

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** CJ 250-Introduction to Criminal Justice is a prerequisite to all certificate courses. Professionals who submit evidence of the completion of a state-certified police academy may gain credit for this course by passing a challenge examination.

Special Programs and Activities 151 Geographic Research Center. The Center, a research, teaching and public service unit of the Department of Geography, has a three-fold purpose. It enhances the instructional programs of the University, creates research opportunities for students and faculty, and extends benefits of the technology and research to potential users.

Herbarium and Plant Resources Research Laboratory. The focus of the Laboratory is to maintain in the Department of Biology a complete plant collection for use by students and faculty as an instructional and research resource. It also serves as a historical record of the plant species that occur in northwestern Alabama, northeastern Mississippi and southcentral Tennessee. The Laboratory functions in the identification and/or verification of unknown plant material, promotes public awareness of rare and/or endangered species, and conducts environmental impact studies and floristic surveys. In addition, continuing education courses and workshops in plant studies may be offered to the public.

Occupational and Environmental Health Laboratory. The Laboratory offers unparalleled opportunities for student participation in actual industrial hygiene case studies and other relevant health and environmental studies. Opportunities exist for faculty and students to participate in cooperative education programs with federal agencies and local industries as a public service of the Department of Chemistry and Industrial Hygiene.

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