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Leon H. Ginsberg, Interim Dean
John T. Gandy, Associate Dean
Lois W. Wright, Assistant Dean
James D. Ward, Director of Field Instruction
Arlene B. Andrews, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1985
Gerald L. Euster, D.S.W., University of Pennsylvania, 1969
Miriam L. Freeman, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1985
John T. Gandy, Ph.D., University of Denver, 1975
Leon H. Ginsberg, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1966
Carolina Distinguished Professor
Paul Kim, Ph.D., Tulane University, 1972
Sadye Logan, D.S.W., Columbia University, 1980
Frank B. Raymond III, Ph.D., Tulane University, 1971
Lois W. Wright, Ed.D., College of William and Mary, 1977
Associate Professors
Gil No Choi, Ph.D., Tulane University, 1991
Naomi B. Farber, Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1987
Miriam S. Johnson, Ph.D., University of Alabama, 1994
Jerry L. Randolph, D.S.W., University of Utah, 1976
Rita Rhodes, Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1986
Terry Tirrito, Ph.D., Fordham University, 1989
Terry A. Wolfer, Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1995
Assistant Professors
Nancy K. Brown, Ph.D., University of Albany, 1997
Michelle M. Carney, Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1996
Bruce O. Dalton, Ph.D., Rutgers University, 1995
Karen Gray, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2001
Goutham M. Menon, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1996
Julie Miller-Cribbs, Ph.D., Washington University, 1999
The College of Social Work has offered graduate professional education at the master's level at the University since 1969. The doctoral program admitted its first class in fall 1987. The college has offered its master's degree in Seoul, South Korea, since 1992. The Master of Social Work degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education.
The profession of social work seeks to restore, preserve, and enhance the well-being of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and the larger society. The University of South Carolina College of Social Work seeks to prepare its graduates for effective role performance as social work practitioners (M.S.W.) and social work educators (Ph.D.) and to enhance other graduate or undergraduate students' preparation for responsible citizenship. The college also recognizes its responsibility to contribute to the profession's body of knowledge and to serve the profession and the general public through the provision of educational, consultative, research, and other assistance offered at the local, state, national, and international levels.
The college has articulated three goals that emanate from our mission and represent different pathways through which we pursue them.
Goal I: The college prepares M.S.W. graduates to work effectively and ethically within public and private agencies, including interdisciplinary settings, where they primarily serve those vulnerable populations who experience problems related to economic and social deprivation and those consequences of institutionalized discrimination and oppression.
The college also produces Ph.D. graduates who are able to perform all the role expectations of academicians within social work degree-granting colleges or universities. Graduates are effective classroom teachers, are able to engage in productive research and scholarship, and possess a commitment and a capacity to meet university and community service expectations. In addition, the college prepares University students from other academic programs for responsible citizenship.
Goal II: The college builds and disseminates knowledge, maintaining and further developing its reputation for excellence in those activities.
Goal III: The college offers social work services to consumers, social agencies, the profession, the local community, and the state, national, and international communities to enhance the overall quality of life.
Currently the master's degree enrollment of the college is approximately 325 full-time and 130 part-time students, including the South Korea-based program. Since its first class graduated in 1971, the college has awarded the M.S.W. degree to more than 3,500 women and men. Over 90 percent of all graduates are currently employed as professional social workers, and those who are not employed in the field are voluntarily out of the job market. The employment picture continues to be a bright one for our graduates. While most graduates pursue employment in South Carolina or nearby southeastern states, an increasing number are living and working in other parts of the country and internationally.
The admission policy for the M.S.W. degree program shall apply to every applicant--full-time, part-time, and advanced standing--regardless of the location at which the applicant plans to attend classes. (See the following section entitled "Part-time Program.") The College of Social Work is committed to diversity in the student body. An applicant for admission as a degree candidate in social work must fulfill the general admission requirements of both The Graduate School of the University and the College of Social Work prior to registration. Therefore, the applicant will complete application forms for both The Graduate School and the College of Social Work.
The applicant must submit the following to The Graduate School:
The following must be submitted to the College of Social Work:
It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure that all required application materials have been received. Admissions for advanced standing will be closed on February 1, while full-time and part-time will close on March 1. All application materials must be received by these dates. Full-time and part-time admissions are available only for the fall semester.
Admission to the master's degree program is on a selective basis and is determined by the academic preparation and personal qualifications of the applicant. The applicant must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. A grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) on all advanced undergraduate courses is normally expected. It is also expected that the applicant will have a sound educational foundation with a liberal arts perspective. The applicant should have completed courses in social and behavioral sciences that provide knowledge about social, psychological, and biological determinants of behavior and of diverse cultures, social conditions, and social problems. Intellectual maturity, emotional stability, and motivation and capacity to work with people are essential qualifications. An interview with a member of the faculty may also be required. An applicant who has not attained the required undergraduate grade point average must submit a score of at least 800 on the verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination as additional evidence of capacity to pursue graduate study. The Graduate Record Examination must have been taken within the past five years.
Openings for admission are limited, and competition is considerable. Persons will be selected who have the strongest qualifications in terms of the college's admission criteria: grade point ratio, GRE scores, autobiography (content and writing quality), references, work and volunteer experience, and commitment to social work values.
Requirements for the M.S.W. degree include the completion of 60 hours of course work with an average grade of B or better on all classroom courses and satisfactory grades in all field courses.
All work for the M.S.W. degree must be completed within a four-year period, and two consecutive semesters must be in full-time status (9 hours per semester). Other general requirements for the M.S.W. degree are the same as those established by The Graduate School and are in accordance with accreditation standards established by the Council on Social Work Education.
Students who pursue the entire M.S.W. program (60 hours) on a full-time basis will take courses according to the following schedule:
Semester I (Fall): Foundation Year
712 (3)
722 (3)
732 (3)
741 (3)
781 (3)
Total 15
Semester II (Spring): Foundation Year
710 (3)
716 (3)
742 (3)
791 (3)
782 (3)
Semester III (Fall): Advanced Year
723 (3)
724 (3)
783 (3)
733 (3)
734 (3)
785 (3)
793 (3)
Elective (3)
Semester IV: Advanced Year
725 (3)
747 (3)
784 (3)
735 (3)
748 (3)
786 (3)
718 (3)
Elective (3)
Students who pursue the entire M.S.W. program (60 hours) on a part-time basis will take the foundation courses according to the following schedule. Advanced courses will be taken on a full-time basis, as described above.
First Year
Fall: J741, J712 (on TV)
Spring: J791, J716 (on TV)
Summer I: 742
Second Year
Fall: 722, 732, 781 (Saturdays, plus field)
Spring: 710, 782 (Saturdays, plus field)
Summer (optional): Two electives and two required courses (747 or 748, and 793)
Summer Session I
700 (2)
702 (2)
704 (2)
Summer Session II
701 (2)
703 (2)
705 (2)
Advanced courses will be taken on a full-time basis as described above.
The College of Social Work requires applicants whose native language is not English to submit a satisfactory score on the TOEFL or the University of Cambridge's IELTS Academic Course Type 2 exam. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 230 (computer-based) or 570 (paper-based). The minimum acceptable overall band score on the IELTS Academic Course Type 2 exam is 6.5. For more information, international students should contact International Programs for Students, University of South Carolina, Byrnes Building, Columbia, SC 29208. Telephone: 803-777-7461.
An applicant who wishes to transfer from another M.S.W. program must complete the same admissions process and meet the same admission requirements as other degree candidates. A formal written request for transfer must be made at the time of application for admission. A maximum of 30 semester hours (foundation content) of graduate credit may be transferred from other institutions accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Acceptance of graduate transfer credit is determined by the college's admissions committee, which assesses potential transfer courses in terms of their equivalence with courses in this graduate program and the adequacy of the applicant's performance in these courses. A grade of less than B in any course will disqualify that course from consideration for transfer. Credit will not be given for work or life experience.
Faculty of the college are active in securing external funding through grants and contracts to expand their capability for scholarly production and community service and to provide stipends for students who wish to focus their graduate work in particular areas of study. Students benefit significantly from projects such as these. Financially, they benefit through receipt of stipends and graduate assistantships; educationally, they benefit from the stimulation of working with faculty who are concerned with current social problems and issues.
The Center for Child and Family Studies was created in 1986 in the College of Social Work to address issues related to children and families. Since that time, the center has gained prominence for its curriculum development and training, research and program evaluation, conference planning, and social work education initiatives.
The mission of the center is to improve the well-being of children, adults, and families in South Carolina and the nation through the discovery and application of the best practices in health and human services.
The center operates through three divisions. The Training Division develops curricula and provides expert training to promote more effective service delivery in public and private human-service organizations. The Research, Planning and Evaluation Division engages in a multifaceted set of activities composed of research studies, demonstration projects, program evaluations, and training evaluations. The Education Division provides specialized enhancements to master's level social work education in order to increase the number of professionally trained social workers in South Carolina's public service agencies and provide them job-specific training. The center provides a full range of products and activities that support the work of health and human service agencies, such as conference planning services, video production, preparation and dissemination of publications, collaborative proposal development and provision of evaluation services for funded projects, and workshop presentations.
The University Specialty Clinic for Social Work was established in 1998. The clinic collaborates with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Social Work Solutions to help find and apply creative methods that improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Since its inception the clinic has gained a reputation for policy analysis, program evaluation, quality assurance, and research efforts on behalf of private and state human-service agencies.
The clinic operates using multidisciplinary work teams, including many faculty from the College of Social Work. Each project work team is selected to address the specific needs of the client and project. The diverse backgrounds, education, and experience of team members ensure that all aspects of the project are considered. The clinic is committed to social work education and provides field placement and/or graduate assistantship opportunities for social work students desiring to serve individuals, families, communities, and organizations.
The clinic provides high-quality products that are affordable, easy to use, and meet the needs of our clients. Currently the clinic is involved in projects such as:
Utilization-focused evaluation of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) under Title XXI of the Social Security Act, to assess the impact of the Medicaid law change in securing health care for children, to determine the best method of implementing the expansion of Medicaid, and to compile the necessary information to meet the March 2000 Health Care Financing Administration evaluation requirements;
Community Service Project, to improve outcomes for children and families in targeted communities;
Emotionally Disturbed Children's Services Outcome Project, to support and assist in the development of outcomes for Emotionally Disturbed Children's Services;
Respite Project, to document any existing need for respite care and to determine preferences for in-home and institutional care.
Created legislatively in 1984, the South Carolina Center for Gerontology is a consortium of state-supported institutions of higher education and is administered by the College of Social Work. The general purpose of the consortium is to use the expertise of gerontology and geriatrics faculty from a variety of academic disciplines to assist in furthering the quality of life for older South Carolinians.
The major objectives of the consortium are to:
Faculty of consortium universities demonstrate continued success in obtaining grants and contracts to advance gerontology/geriatrics research and educational programs. Publication of books, chapters, monographs, and scientific journal articles reflect the highly significant aging research and scholarship of faculty in South Carolina universities. Numerous faculty make research presentations at both national and international scientific and professional conferences, further disseminating the results of their studies and projects on aging.
Policy Board members consult with and collaborate on research, educational, and training initiatives with colleagues in state and national aging organizations. Members serve on state and local aging agency boards and committees to assist personnel around such issues as Alzheimer's disease education, service delivery, family caregiving, legislative advocacy, and senior center development.
The Center for Technology in Social Work Education and Practice (CTSWEP) pursues new ways of applying communication and information technologies to enhance the life experiences of individuals, families, and communities. The center reaches out to the social work education and practice communities through focused research, expert consultancy, and practical training.
The center has the following objectives:
In honor of the memory of the great humanitarian the Reverend I. DeQuincey Newman, the institute was established in the College of Social Work to continue his mission of promoting the causes of social justice through interdisciplinary education, consultation, and research at the community, state, national, and international levels. The institute, which is an outgrowth of the I. DeQuincey Newman Chair, was conceived in partnership with the University, the College of Social Work, and interested community groups.
To address the myriad concerns and issues related to social justice, the institute carries out work in four areas:
The institute's current goals flow directly from its priority areas. The goals are to:
The College of Social Work had established partnerships with colleges and universities in several countries. These partnerships have resulted in a number of activities, including faculty exchanges, student exchanges, curriculum sharing, cross-cultural research, and joint service projects. These international partnerships include:
Recognizing the impact of globalization in all spheres, including social work education and practice, the college intends to continue developing international linkages. Without doubt, having relationships with institutions of higher education in other parts of the world benefits all of the parties involved.
The college's international study program has operated continuously since 1986, involving more than 600 social workers, students, and their friends and family. Participants may receive undergraduate (SOWK 306) or graduate (SOWK 757) credit from the University of South Carolina. In-state tuition applies for all registrants. For social work professionals, five continuing education units (CEUs) or 50 contact hours are available. Accompanying family members and friends are welcome.
The international program began in 1986 when the University started a major program in Mexico. In 1991 the University signed a formal agreement with the Autonomous University of Mexico for faculty exchanges, and the Autonomous University sent three social work faculty members to USC to visit the campus and to execute the formal agreement between the two institutions.
The college has offered study-abroad courses every year since 1986. The courses have always included both graduate and undergraduate students from the University of South Carolina as well as students from other U.S. colleges and universities, faculty members from various universities, and social work practitioners. University credit is given by USC, as well as CEUs and contact hours for social work licensing purposes. Some universities and colleges also give credit for participation in the course. Several hundred social workers and students have participated in these international courses over the years.
In 1992 the college sponsored a section of a study-abroad course in Israel. In 1994, the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico was the course destination. In 1995, the college's international offering was Greece. In 1996, the college sponsored two sections of the course--a new one in England and a return trip to Greece. In May 1997, 70 social workers participated in the college's course in Scotland, England, and France. For the first time special attention was given to gerontology programs in these nations, and a group of gerontology students participated. In May 1998, 55 participants from all over the United States traveled to Russia and Sweden with the College of Social Work program. The enthusiastic responses of the participants both during the trip and after returning persuaded the college to offer the same trip again in 1999. In 2001 the college sponsored study-abroad courses in England, Scotland, France, and Ghana.
The College of Social Work has offered its master's degree program on site in Seoul, South Korea, since 1992 in collaboration with Kangnam University. Several other Korean universities have joined this partnership in recent years including Hallym University, University of Suwon, Dan Kook University, Induk Institute of Technology, Korea Christian University, Sookmyung Women's University, and Chang-Shin College. Through this program, nontraditional students can complete their studies for the M.S.W. degree on a part-time basis over a three-year period. Korean social workers who are unable to come to the United States to study on a full-time basis because of work responsibilities, family circumstances, and cost are able to benefit from this arrangement.
Students who apply to the program must meet all of the normal admission requirements for the M.S.W. program at the University of South Carolina with the exception of passing the TOEFL, since the students have no intention of living or working in the United States. Like their counterparts in the part-time program in South Carolina, the students in the Korean program work full-time and attend classes in the evening. Faculty from the College of Social Work travel to Korea to teach at times when they are not on duty in South Carolina. Prior to teaching in Korea, these faculty participate in a cultural training program in order to enhance their knowledge of Korean customs, norms, and traditions and to facilitate their interaction with the Korean students. All classes are taught in English and are translated into Korean. In order to ensure the validity, meaningfulness, and cultural relevance of the content, the college employs translators who are native Koreans, hold M.S.W. and Ph.D. degrees from U.S. schools, and teach social work education in the United States.
The Korea-based M.S.W. program has been carefully evaluated from its inception. Outside consultants, as well as a representative of the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education, have visited the program; met with students, faculty, and representatives of the Korean community; and analyzed outcome data. In 1996 the Council on Social Work Education and the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education granted authorization for the program to continue.
Three cohorts of students have completed this program, and a fourth group is currently matriculating.
Arete, the professional journal of the University of South Carolina College of Social Work, focuses on problems, issues, and new developments in social work practice, social work education, and social welfare. In addition to full-length articles, Arete features an education digest section focusing on brief, descriptive reports of innovative ideas in social work education, new techniques or teaching methods, and evaluations of existing teaching approaches.
First published in 1970, this highly respected, refereed journal is one of the oldest social work journals published by a graduate school of social work. Arete is published twice yearly and is circulated to undergraduate and graduate social work programs, libraries, and individuals throughout the United States and the world.
Technology resources of the College of Social Work include two state-of-the-art computer labs for social work students. These labs contain both IBM and Macintosh computers and other hardware with access to the Internet, e-mail, and research databases. Software programs are available to all faculty and students for use in the classroom and social work practice. The college recently purchased a course management software system that allows students to participate in classroom activities via the Internet. Classrooms are equipped with "smart carts," which integrate various technologies to create multimedia classrooms. The college is also focusing on how to integrate technology in every course in the curriculum so that students will have knowledge and skills to use information technology in all areas of their social work practice.
The college administers the most heavily used Internet database for social workers, the Social Work Access Network (SWAN), which also serves as an excellent networking and information resource. The college also manages the Web sites for four national and international social work organizations: the National Association of Deans and Directors of Schools of Social Work, the Institute for the Advancement of Social Work Research, the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education, and the Council on Social Work Educations International Commission.
The College of Social Work participates in the University's Drug and Addiction Studies Certificate program. This is a 21-credit hour, interdisciplinary program. The goals of the program are to impart basic knowledge in prevention, education, treatment, and research and to offer the opportunity to develop competence in this subspecialty.
The College of Social Work participates in the University's Gerontology Certificate program. This is a 21-credit hour, interdisciplinary course of study aimed at preparing professionals from a number of fields for specialized work with older adults. Some of the elective courses of the M.S.W. program can be used to fulfill the requirements for the certificate.
Certificate of Graduate Study in Women's Studies
The College of Social Work participates in the University's Women's Studies Certificate program. This is an 18-credit hour, interdisciplinary course of study. The program is for professionals who wish to obtain information and skills in women's studies to aid them in their professions.
The College of Social Work and the Master of Public Administration program in the Department of Political Science offer a dual degree for students desiring to earn both the M.S.W. and the M.P.A. The program allows students to use electives in one program as degree fulfilling requirements in the other. Students are able to complete both degrees in fewer hours than would be required to complete the two separately. Advanced-standing students are able to complete the two programs in even fewer hours.
For details, please refer to the Public Administration section of this bulletin.
The joint M.S.W./M.P.H. degree program is intended to permit students to earn two complementary and distinct graduate degrees. This dual degree program offers students two options in their course of study: 1) an M.S.W. focus on individuals, families, and groups and an M.P.H. focus on health promotion and education or 2) an M.S.W. focus on communities and organizations and an M.P.H. focus on health administration. Students are allowed to utilize electives taken in one program as degree-filling requirements in the other.
Students complete the M.S.W./M.P.H. focus on communities and organizations/health administration in 81 hours as opposed to the 99 hours that would be required to complete the two degree programs separately. Students complete the M.S.W./M.P.H. focus on individuals, families, and groups/health promotion and education in 84 hours instead of the 105 hours required to complete the two degree programs separately.
Dual Degree M.S.W./M.P.H. (HSPM) Required Courses
Health Administration Core-12 hours
Public Health Residency-3 hours
For details, please refer to the School of Public Health section of this bulletin.
The joint M.S.W./J.D. degree program provides students an opportunity to complete these complementary professional programs in 135 semester hours of course work. Normally the two degrees, if taken separately, would require a minimum of 150 semester hours of study. The School of Law accepts up to 9 hours of social work courses as electives in its program, and the College of Social Work accepts up to 6 hours of law courses towards the M.S.W. degree. Formal admission to both programs under the standards established by each is required. The first year of law studies must be completed at one time. For details, please refer to the law school bulletin.
There are several plans by which the basic curriculum requirements of the College of Social Work may be satisfied. These are listed below.
The traditional pattern for completion of M.S.W. requirements is to register for 15 hours per semester and complete all 60 hours of course work over four semesters.
The Regional and Evening Program of the College of Social Work is designed to meet the needs of the student who, because of financial, family, or work commitments, cannot enroll on a full-time basis. It provides an opportunity for students to take 30 hours of the 60-hour M.S.W. degree program on a planned part-time basis. For most students, this means that the foundation year of the program (first 30 hours) is completed over two academic years. One must complete the advanced curriculum as a full-time student.
The college offers many of its required M.S.W. courses in the evenings and on weekends. Four of the foundation courses and several advanced courses are regularly made available at all USC campuses and most state technical colleges through the use of interactive, closed-circuit television. Thus, students residing in many areas of the state can complete most of the required foundation courses in their own communities.
Students pursuing the M.S.W. degree on a part-time basis are subject to the same admissions criteria and other policies as other degree candidates. The University's residence requirement must be met at some point during enrollment in the M.S.W. program. Students must also enroll for at least two courses per semester for two consecutive semesters per year.
Because part-time students must comply with college and The Graduate School policies when scheduling courses, they are strongly advised to work closely with their academic advisor in planning their course of study. The part-time schedule lists times the four foundation courses (designated as "J") are offered on interactive television. These courses must be taken either prior to or concurrent with the foundation methods courses and the field courses. Typically, students choosing to take these courses over television can register for two courses in the fall, two courses in the spring, and a classroom-based course on the Columbia campus in the summer. In the following year, they enroll for the methods courses (taught in Columbia on Saturdays) and the field courses which entail two days of supervised practice experience in a human service organization. After successful completion of the 30 foundation hours, they enter advanced course work.
The College of Social Work has a program of advanced standing whereby a student who has received a Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) within five years from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education may enter into the last 30 hours of study (advanced course work). Admission is on a selective basis and is determined by the academic preparation and personal qualifications of the applicant. Students admitted to this program are required to successfully complete six integrative seminars (12 credit hours) during the summer prior to entering the advanced courses. The six integrative seminars (SOWK 700, SOWK 701, SOWK 702, SOWK 703, SOWK 704, and SOWK 705) are offered during two five-week sessions.
Since field practice in a social agency is considered a vital component of education for the social work profession, every student enrolled in the College of Social work spends two days a week in a social agency developing, practicing, and improving professional skills. The standard schedule is for students in foundation study to be in an agency on Thursdays and Fridays and for students in advanced study to be in placement on Mondays and Tuesdays. Students remain in the same agency setting for the duration of the school year.
Although most M.S.W. students prefer to complete their field placement concurrently with their other courses as described above, it is possible for students with two years of work experience in social work to elect the option of a block placement. Block placements are taken during a 14-week period after students have completed the required classroom courses for the period of study (foundation or advanced). This option, made available to meet the needs of qualified students whose circumstances make concurrent placements impractical or impossible, requires special advance approval and should be discussed with the director of field instruction.
Selection of field placement for students for the year of foundation study is made by the college on the basis of the learning needs of all students during this period. For the final year of placement, students must specify their area of concentration (either practice with individuals, families, and groups or practice with organizations and communities). They are also asked to indicate their requests for specific agencies for their possible placement. Every effort is made to meet the requests made by students. It is a basic expectation of the college that the advanced study field placement will relate directly to the area of concentration specified by the student and that it will expose the student to opportunities to integrate advanced practice knowledge and skills. Advanced standing students are not permitted to have a work-study placement.
Every student in field placement is directly supervised by an experienced masters-level social worker. In addition, each placement agency has a faculty representative assigned to function as a liaison between the agency and the college and to serve as an educational consultant to the field instructor.
Most placement agencies are located in the Columbia area; however, the college also places students at other sites in South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina. Although efforts are made to place students in the geographic location they prefer, this is not always possible. Some students will be required to travel to an out-of-town placement during one of their two placements at the college.
The Ph.D. program focuses upon the preparation of social work educators through intensive advanced study. Courses include both seminars and experiential learning. An individualized course of interdisciplinary study provides the in-depth knowledge necessary for teaching in one or more areas of the social work curriculum.
Admission to the Ph.D. program is highly selective; only a small number of applicants will be admitted for each fall semester. Candidates are sought who possess both attributes and career goals that are consistent with the focus of the program. Requirements for admission include:
1. a master's degree in social work from an accredited graduate program;
2. a grade point average of 3.50 or above for graduate-level work;
3. evidence of scholarly potential and career interest in social work education as indicated by two letters of reference;
4. a personal statement reflecting a description of professional experience and career goals;
5. submission of GRE general scores or Miller Analogies Test scores;
6. a personal interview with one or more members of the doctoral admissions committee;
7. a sample of the applicant's scholarly writing.
Social work practice experience is normally expected.
Doctoral students will be admitted in the spring to begin full-time study in the fall. A class will be selected with every effort made to choose a group of individuals with high potential to learn from each other as well as from the faculty.
The doctoral program in social work is designed so that course requirements can be completed in two to three years. Students must enroll full-time (nine hours per semester) during the first calendar year in residence. Full use is made of summer course scheduling.
The foreign language requirement (or its statistics or computer equivalent) may be met at any time during the students course of study but not less than 60 days prior to the date at which the student expects to receive the degree. Academic regulations are consistent with those that apply to other doctoral programs within The Graduate School.
Following successful completion of the first 18 hours (two full-time semesters of study) the student will take an admission-to-candidacy exam. Examinations will take place immediately after the spring semester and, while not course specific, will require the student to demonstrate competence in the integration and application of content drawn from courses.
After having successfully passed the admission-to-candidacy examination, the student will meet with the advisory committee to formulate a program of study for subsequent courses.
Within five years following successful completion of the comprehensive examination, the student must present a dissertation based on research that has been approved by a committee of professors in the major field and by the dean of The Graduate School. The dissertation must be successfully defended before an examining committee appointed by the dean of the college and approved by the dean of The Graduate School. The examining committee will consist of at least four members, one of whom must be from a department or college other than social work.
Semester I (Fall)
Semester II (Spring)
Semester III (Summer)
Semester IV (Fall)
Elective (3)
Semester V (Spring)
Electives (6)
Subsequent Semesters as Required
Total 57
*SOWK 894 is a prerequisite for SOWK 899
Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups Concentration
Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities Concentration
All advanced students take the following.
A total of two electives is required for graduation from the College of Social Work. These may be taken at any time during the student's years of attendance at the college. Electives are the only advanced courses that may be taken before entering the final year of the program. Electives must be graduate-only courses. An Elective Review form must be completed in consultation with your advisor if an elective outside the college is used in your program of study.
Many part-time students take two of their electives prior to entering the final year of the program. This makes it possible for a student to schedule one day or one-and-a-half days of class attendance per week.
Elective offerings vary from year to year based on the interest of the students and the availability of faculty. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a comprehensive listing of all future electives. Electives that have been offered in previous years are listed below.


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Fourth Round, Ninety-Sixth Overall
Name: Geoffery Schemitsch
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Right
Height: 6.01
Weight: 169 lbs
Born: 4/1/1992, Toronto, ON
Last Team: Owen Sound (OHL)
Rankings: CSS 123 (North American Skaters), RLR 150 (Overall), THN 49 (Overall)
2009-2010 Statistics:
Owen Sound (OHL), 62 GP, 4-36-40, +1, 24 PIM
Scouting Comments:
"Fine offensive skills. Next body contact will be his first." -Red Line Report
Schemitsch has come out of nowhere as an undrafted player in the OHL to put up 40 points last season for the Owen Sound Attack. He's a solid, although not explosive, skater who is an outstanding passer of the puck. He's a cerebral, finesse style player. Should be a good fit for Guy Boucher's 1-3-1 system.
Schemitsch is very slightly built and that shows up in his reluctance in the physical game. Seems allergic to to taking the body.
Like Janosik and Beukeboom, the Lightning will allow Schemitsch to spend the next two seasons in junior trying to fill the holes in his game before making a signing decision. He's got a long enough frame that he should be able to put on some weight. The question is whether he'll use it to actually hit anyone once he puts it on.
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In Neverwinter, you never know what awaits around the corner. As you continue your campaign to defeat the Cult of the Dragon and the powerful Dragons aiding them, be on the lookout for the new Fell Dragon Lockbox featuring a brand new Legendary mount and many items to aid you in your quest. Open Fell Dragon lockboxes now and you can be rewarded with the newest treasures to better prepare you for the challenges that lie ahead in Neverwinter.
Don't forget that each lockbox requires its own Enchanted Key before you can reveal what's inside. You can find Enchanted Keys in the Zen Market.
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If you haven't opened a Lockbox in the past, open up a Fell Dragon Lockbox and see what rewards you can receive:
Skeleton Steed – Coming from the lords of the Nine Hells, the newest legendary mount to appear in Neverwinter was created by Belial. This terrifying undead steed never has to rest and will always be ready to take you into battle against the most ferocious enemies.
Black Assassin Drake– Assassin Drakes are sneaky vicious predators. They are extremely loyal if they are trained from when they are created. As a purple quality companion, the Assassin Drake has a max rank of 30 and has initial power points in Power, Critical Strike and Amor Penetration.
Belial's Portal Stone Artifact – This powerful new artifact opens up a small portal to the streets of Abriymoch in the Fourth Layer of Hell. The portal causes enemies to go into a frenzy and makes them attack the portal instead of you. After a few seconds, the portal stone will explode causing massive damage to the surrounding enemies.
Dragonborn Raider - This female dragonborn companion is a brand new item added to the Dragon Scale Merchant. Players can collect Dragon Scales and trade it in for this brand new companion!
Tyrant's Artifact Provisions Pack – Refining stones are a key component used to upgrade Artifacts during the Refinement process. With this pack you'll get a Greater Refining Stone, Refining Stone and Lesser Refining Stone, and one of the following: Water of Elah'zad (Artifact), Aurora's Whhole Realms Catalogue (Artifact), Lantern of Revelation (Artifact), Girdle of Strength (Artifact Gear), Plated Band of Constitution (Artifact Gear), Twined Rope of Dexterity (Artifact Gear), Owlbear Leather Belt of Intelligence (Artifact Gear), Belt of Wisdom (Artifact Gear), Sash of Charisma (Artifact Gear), and Lesser Refining Stone.
Draconic Strongbox of Enchantments – Players will have a chance to earn a permanent Draconic enchantments along with other enchants featured in previous lockboxes. This pack contains one of the following: Greater mark of Potency, 1 or 2 Mark of Potency and one of the following: Brilliant Diamond, Blood Ruby, Lesser Indomitable Runestone, Lesser Tenebrous Enchantment, Lesser Plague Fire Enchantment, Rank 7 Enchantment, Rank 7 Draconic Enchantment, Flawless Sapphire, 1 or 2 Rank 5 or 6 Enchantments.
Companion Fortification Kit – Items from the companion kit can be used to strengthen your companion's effectiveness in battle. Notably, you will have a chance to gain a companion upgrade token which can help you upgrade your companion to Max level 30. This pack contains one of the following: Companion Upgrade Token, Lesser Bonding Runestone, Eldritch Runestone, 3 Rare Runestones, and a Tome of Companion Experience.
Profession Special Pack – This pack contains useful profession items to aid you with your profession tasks. Contains people, tools and resources used in full 20 rank Professions:
1 Epic, Rare, Uncommon profession asset.
1 Rare Profession item.
1 Epic, Rare or Uncommon Profession item.
Silvery Dragon Scale – While not an actual dragon scale, these faux scales are indeed made of real silver and can be traded into the Dragon Scale Merchant for valuable goods. Players can collect this new item and trade it in for special items such as the Pseudodragon companion, Red Dragon Ioun Stone, along with a Rank 5 Draconic Enchantment, Fang of Bahamut, special Dragonscale dye packs and much more! Head in-game and search for the merchant in the Hall of Justice.
Draconic Enchantment, Rank 4 – Offense Slot: +50 Armor Penetration, +28 Power, +28 Recovery Defense Slot: +200 Maximum Hit Points, +28 Defense, +28 Life Steal.
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After-Hours Call Center Triage of Pediatric Head Injury: Outcomes After a Concussion Initiative." Pediatr Emerg Care. 2016;32(3):149-53."
Comparison of relative and actual chest compression depths during cardiac arrest in children, adolescents, and young adults." Resuscitation. 2012;83(3):320-6."
Kinetics of the cervical spine in pediatric and adult volunteers during low speed frontal impacts." J Biomech. 2012;45(1):99-106."
Passive cervical spine flexion: the effect of age and gender." Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2012;27(4):326-33."
Assessment of a three-point restraint system with a pre-tensioned lap belt and an inflatable, force-limited shoulder belt." Stapp Car Crash J. 2011;55:141-59."
Protection of children restrained in child safety seats in side impact crashes." J Trauma. 2010;69(4):913-23."
Abdominal injuries in belt-positioning booster seats." Ann Adv Automot Med. 2009;53:209-19."
Effectiveness of belt positioning booster seats: an updated assessment." Pediatrics. 2009;124(5):1281-6."
Non-fatal and fatal crash injury risk for children in minivans compared with children in sport utility vehicles." Inj. Prev.. 2009;15(1):8-12."
Passenger compartment intrusion as a predictor of significant injury for children in motor vehicle crashes." J Trauma. 2009;66(2):504-7."
Methods for determining pediatric thoracic force-deflection characteristics from cardiopulmonary resuscitation." Stapp Car Crash J. 2008;52:83-105."
Field use patterns and performance of child restraints secured by lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH)." Accid Anal Prev. 2007;39(3):530-5."
Lower extremity injuries in children seated in forward facing child restraint systems." Traffic Inj Prev. 2007;8(2):171-9."
Field investigation of child restraints in side impact crashes." Traffic Inj Prev. 2005;6(4):351-60."
Incidence and clinical significance of abdominal wall bruising in restrained children involved in motor vehicle crashes." J. Pediatr. Surg.. 2004;39(6):972-5."
Optimal restraint reduces the risk of abdominal injury in children involved in motor vehicle crashes." Ann. Surg.. 2004;239(1):127-31."
Risk of injury to restrained children from passenger air bags." Traffic Inj Prev. 2003;4(1):58-63."
Shifts in child restraint use according to child weight in the United States from 1999 to 2002." Annu Proc Assoc Adv Automot Med. 2003;47:313-28."
Evaluation of a child with pre-existing disabilities after a traumatic event." Pediatr Emerg Care. 2002;18(3):197-9."
Factors influencing pediatric injury in side impact collisions." J Trauma. 2001;51(3):469-77."
Protecting the child's abdomen: a retractable bicycle handlebar." Accid Anal Prev. 2001;33(6):753-7."
Seat belt syndrome in children: a case report and review of the literature." Pediatr Emerg Care. 2001;17(6):474-7."
Computer crash simulations in the development of child occupant safety policies." Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2000;154(3):276-80."
Factors influencing pediatric injury in side impact collisions." Annu Proc Assoc Adv Automot Med. 2000;44:407-28."


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Hatter Fans nationwide will soon be able to role-play as Matt Hatter. ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has appointed fashion licensee VMC Accessories to produce a range of Matt Hatter Chronicles dress-up and fashion accessories for the UK market.
The dress-up collection will include the Matt Hatter hero costume inspired by the dimension-hopping gear worn by Matt Hatter in the popular ITV adventure comedy series. The costume, with a core target of children ages 5 to 10, is perfect for parties and events or imaginative play.
As well as authentic Matt Hatter dress-up costumes, VMC will also offer a range of Matt Hatter accessories including hats, caps, scarves, gloves, and sunglasses, all featuring signature characters and inspirational theming, and designed exclusively for each retailer. The collection will be available in major stores and online next spring.


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Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)
The Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) is required and administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The tax applies to power units registered for 55,000 pounds gross weight or more. Any vehicle registered in Virginia with a gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more is required to provide proof that the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax was paid to the IRS.
Proof of Payment
Either of the following documents is acceptable as proof of payment for state registration purposes:
- A copy of the receipted Schedule 1 (Form 2290) returned by the IRS to the taxpayer.
- A copy of Schedule 1 (Form 2290) and a photocopy of both sides of the canceled check for payment.
Exemptions of Payment
Vehicles operating 5,000 miles or less annually or any agricultural vehicle operating 7,500 miles or less annually are exempt from payment of the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax; however, a receipted Schedule 1 (Form 2290) is required as proof of the Suspension of Tax Liability.


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Rising 2L Christine Doelling is based in New York this summer, working in the litigation office of Universal Music, and at boutique music publisher Reservoir Media Management. Over the next few months, she'll be reporting from the Eastern Seaboard, profiling alumni. Meanwhile, we asked her to share what keeps her humming.
What do lawyers not understand about the music industry?
There is a huge disconnect happening in the law and the music industry. Lawyers are just soldiers in that fight. Prior to coming to UC Hastings I received a Masters in media and communications from the London College of Communication. For my MA, I focused my research on the breakdown of the industry, new business models in the music industry, and modern copyright application. Intellectual property is tricky because it is an attempt to own something that is inherently intangible. It is an effort to build and maintain a social contract between creators and society as a whole. Creators receive a limited monopoly on their work, and theoretically, society benefits from the creation of the work. In the music industry, this social contract is no longer being upheld.
In the late 90's we saw a huge infringement boom with the rise of file sharing. The law and the industry have been trying to catch up to the developments in technology ever since. What I think is missing from the conversation is the understanding that consumers stopped feeling that the music industry was holding up its side of the bargain -- we started to feel that the music was no longer of value. There is not a contract that can change this because the deeper issue is a shift in our cultural understanding. I believe it is our job to educate consumers while using the law to create licensing schemes that support artistic expression without destroying technological innovation. It is going to take a lot of patience and creativity from a few very innovative people to find the balance. I'm hoping to be one of them.
What doesn't the music industry understand about lawyers?
The law is slow to change, and lawyers try to protect their clients. No one likes being told "No". Without a lot of creativity, in the current state of the music industry often "no" is the legal answer. I'm hoping to be the type of attorney who normally says, "Yes, if…"
What's the perfect NYC playlist?
That would have to be Jay-z's first album "Reasonable Doubt". It is my life anthem really. I listen to it before every single final. I even annotated my Criminal Law outline with the lyrics to make sure I understood the concepts! It is one my favorite albums, and it has been for a long time. I've been listening to it since I first got into hip-hop. The record gives Brooklyn so much texture, and it's fun to ride the J-Z line home while Jay-Z describes the scenery.
Any music that is particularly good for studying?
There is a great "Beat" movement exploding right now. There are so many West Coast producers doing amazing things. If I am in the library, 80% of the time I am listening to the radio show and label "Soulection". As the home base for the Beat movement, they serve a dual purpose: not only is their selection impeccable, but they are inspiring. They started out as a small college radio show, and now have over 100,000 likes on SoundCloud. Their influence on music is international, and they haven't sacrificed their original sound. It would be an absolute dream job to work with them. Listening to them while I work reminds me that you can build anything if you're willing to put in the hours and maintain integrity.
What are your personal listening genres?
I grew up listening to classic rock, and throughout most of my young life I was a huge Beatles nerd. To this day, I haven't met my match when it comes to Beatles trivia. I was in middle school when I first heard the Fugees album The Score, and that's when I fell in love with hip-hop. I was pretty late on the scene, so I had a lot of research to do. As I began exploring, I fell in love with soul, funk and disco samples. That said, often I feel like genres have less to do with the music itself, and more to do with our social understanding of who is allowed to make what type of music, and who has permission to hear it. I hate that part of the industry.
People have always found a way to break those rules and that is really where my heart lies. I love any music that takes uses an established form but changes or recreates it to share particular message for example, Fela's Afro-beat. We're lucky, because the internet has made this kind of fusion even easier. We have kids like RATKING totally changing what hip-hop means, what rock means, and what it means to be a young black artist. I loved Kanye's last project and I think it was a good example of this crossover. To me, Yeezus said, "I am an artist. I am a musician. I don't have to be confined to what the world wants Hip-Hop to sound like." I appreciate that.
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The veteran defender believes that his 19-year-old Schalke team-mate could easily end up moving to the Allianz Arena in the next few seasons
Christoph Metzelder has conceded that Schalke team-mate Julian Draxler willl almost inevitably end up attracting the attention of Bayern Munich if maintains his form.
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Consequently, Metzelder feels it is only a matter of time before the ambitious German champions start mulling over a move for Schalke's most prized asset.
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Autoweek: Riegel Gets Airstream 2 Go Rolling
Editor's Note: The following column is penned by Dutch Mandel, editorial director for Autoweek, chronicling his association with former Airstream and Thor Industries Inc. executive Dicky Riegel over the years and the pending launch of Airstream 2 Go – the only factory-authorized Airstream trailer rental company in the U.S.
I met Dicky Riegel about 10 years ago. I'd been wandering the halls of the annual Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) convention in Louisville, Ky., and Dicky was completely blocking the doorway of a bright and shiny Airstream trailer. I wanted in.
At 6 feet 7, Dicky blocks a lot of passages, but opens up many more. As then-president of Airstream Inc., he afforded adventurers a chance to see the world, one iconic aluminum tube at a time.
When we found out what each other did, neither of us could stop asking questions. Dicky is a car fanatic — a nut of the finest order – and from an early age, he consumed car magazines, including Autoweek, like oxygen. As I've an interest in design, the open road and a cool, hip life I envision leading someday with an Airstream on my bumper and miles of roads ahead, it was an ideal match. For days, stories and vodka gimlets flowed.
Over the years, I visited Dicky and right-hand-man Bob Wheeler — an unassuming engineer the ladies adore at their Jackson Center, Ohio, headquarters. We did projects together: When Autoweek competed in a human-powered Red Bull Dragster event, we promoted a righteous Airstream SkyDeck motor home. Every successful race team needs hospitality, right?
In time, Dicky moved from Airstream to parent company Thor Industries Inc. (and Bob became Airstream president, a position he still holds today). That was the beginning and the middle of this story … that gets better.
Move forward several years, and Dicky wants to do something on his own. He conjures up a brilliant plan.
Understand that the only way anyone could experience the Airstream lifestyle was if they went all in and bought one. It was a commitment to be part of a life enjoyed by many and envied by more.(Who among us, upon seeing a summer sun glint off that shiny carapace, has not breathed the sigh of a beckoning road?) Until now, there'd been no way to rent an Airstream to live this fantasy.
Dicky started Airstream 2 Go, the first and only factory-authorized Airstream trailer rental company in the States. He raised capital, bought a squadron of trailers and a fleet of GMC Yukon Denalis, and created a mobile destination getaway we all can enjoy. (Its soft launch is this month, but he's booking clients for May already! Go to airstream2go.com to learn more.)
He's made it simple — a concierge will plan stops, coordinate your adventure, plot your path and, of course, make reservations. Before you go, a full-blown ground school will walk you through how to care for the trailer. Or you can fly in, rent the rig and off you go. The level of engagement is customizable and fits every customer.
Have you dreamed of a roll through America's purple mountain majesty? A 23-foot Airstream could fill your needs. A family of six can vacation to the Grand Canyon or the Pacific Ocean in a 28-footer. Each model is fitted with air conditioning, power awning, backup camera, lawn chairs, gas grill, available bike rack, generator, bathroom with shower, kitchen with refrigerator and microwave, duvets (!) and flat-panel TV.
You could float down a river, spelunk a cave or lie on a beach, but until you've enjoyed the openness this country offers, you've not lived. Dicky, like I said, has opened up America to many, and I can't wait for my Airstream vacation.


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NOAA's Coral Reef Watch, a part of the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, now offers a satellite-based experimental low winds product that improves the ability to assess and forecast coral bleaching events, allowing managers to better plan and implement management actions that reduce the effects of bleaching and promote resilience among the nation's coral reefs.
Low wind conditions of less than five knots, commonly known as doldrums, can increase the temperature and light stress that contribute to coral bleaching. Winds promote mixing of the surface waters helping to cool the waters and deliver oxygen to corals and remove nutrients and waste products. Wind-generated waves also scatter light reducing incoming solar radiation to below harmful levels. During periods of sustained low winds, there is less mixing of shallow waters, higher temperatures and increased light penetration promoting environmental conditions adverse to corals, increasing the likelihood of bleaching.
Coral bleaching is associated with a variety of stresses especially high ocean temperatures. High temperatures and light cause corals to expel symbiotic micro-algae living in their tissues — algae that provide corals with food. Losing their algae leaves coral tissues devoid of color, and thus the coral appears to be bleached. Prolonged coral bleaching of more than a week can kill coral and eliminate the habitats needed for a range of marine life.
NOAA's Coral Reef Watch Program, part of NOAA's Center for Satellite Applications and Research, working in collaboration with NOAA's Coast Watch and the Southwest Fisheries Science Center - Environmental Research Division, gathers four-day mean surface wind data from the QuikSCAT satellite sensor. Persistent regions of low wind conditions are identified, and images and data are made available in a series of formats, including on Google Earth.
The potential utility of the new doldrums product was demonstrated in mid-August, when scientists witnessed the development of a large area of low winds off Florida's west coast. Persisting for several days, the event warned of the onset of a significant warming trend over the area. After the doldrum event, this trend precipitated a bleaching warning for some areas of Florida. Other doldrums followed by subsequent warming events also have been recently observed off the south coast of Cuba and in the vicinity of Guam.
"NOAA's investment in researching new approaches to forecasting, monitoring and mediating the impacts of coral bleaching, mortality and recovery is critical in protecting these vitally important ecosystems," said NOAA's Timothy Keeney, deputy assistant secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and U.S. Coral Reef Task Force co-chair. Keeney notes that data gathered through NOAA Satellites is critical to predicting and responding to the event, and will continue to be a key component of analysis of the long-term impact of the bleaching.
"As an experimental product, we expect to further improve and refine the doldrum tool," said Dwight Gledhill of NOAA's Coral Reef Watch Program. "However, even in its current format, NOAA's Coral Reef Watch Program believes the experimental doldrums product will provide reef managers and the coral research community with important information on the way that wind conditions influence bleaching and coral reef communities."
NOAA's bleaching alerts have proved useful to coral reef managers and researchers in monitoring environmental stresses impacting their reefs. With advance notice, officials can take measures to prevent human activity, such as diving, boating and recreational fishing, from adding to the stress of higher ocean temperatures already affecting the coral reefs.
The addition of the doldrum component to the coral bleaching warning system is one in a continuing series of steps NOAA and its partners have taken this year to address the growing number of bleaching incidents. In February, NOAA announced expanded regional coverage for the NOAA Coral Reef Watch Satellite Bleaching Alert monitoring system, increasing it from six Caribbean sites to a total of 24 sites throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean.
The warning system is one initiative in President Bush's Ocean Action Plan which calls for development of new international partnerships to enhance the management of coral reefs. The expansion was made possible through collaborative efforts with NOAA, the World Bank, and the Global Environment Facility. Improvements such as the doldrums product also address the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force resolution that instructs federal agencies to "Improve U.S. capabilities to forecast thermal stress and its ecosystem impacts in order to enhance management and conservation of coral reef ecosystems."
The alert system is part of a growing integrated ocean observing system which is helping develop a coordinated ocean research plan and advancing international capacity building.
In 2007 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an agency of the U.S. Commerce Department, celebrates 200 years of science and service to the nation. From the establishment of the Survey of the Coast in 1807 by Thomas Jefferson to the formation of the Weather Bureau and the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries in the 1870s, much of America's scientific heritage is rooted in NOAA.
NOAA is dedicated to enhancing economic security and national safety through the prediction and research of weather and climate-related events and information service delivery for transportation, and by providing environmental stewardship of our nation's coastal and marine resources. Through the emerging Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), NOAA is working with its federal partners, more than 60 countries and the European Commission to develop a global monitoring network that is as integrated as the planet it observes, predicts and protects.
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McCullin is a powerful documentary portrait of legendary British war photographer and photojournalist Don McCullin. Told through a series of honest and often graphic interviews, McCullin recounts a life lived in the theatre of war--from his first assignment with the violent teenage gangs in his home neighborhood of Finsbury Park, to capturing international conflicts of the past 50 years. The film lays bare McCullin's disgust for the destruction of human life, juxtaposed with the adrenaline rush of a life spent under enemy fire.
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Someone whom as been anally penetrated so many times that their anus takes the form of a blossomed flower. A.K.A, turtle neck.
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Description Logics and Planning
This article surveys previous work on combining planning techniques with expressive representations of knowledge in description logics to reason about tasks, plans, and goals. Description logics can reason about the logical definition of a class and automatically infer class-subclass subsumption relations as well as classify instances into classes based on their definitions. Descriptions of actions, plans, and goals can be exploited during plan generation, plan recognition, or plan evaluation. These techniques should be of interest to planning practitioners working on knowledge-rich application domains. Another emerging use of these techniques is the semantic web, where current ontology languages based on description logics need to be extended to reason about goals and capabilities for web services and agents.
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Learn more and get your questions answered in a no-cost kidney education class.
There are two options to stay alive when a person has end stage renal disease (ESRD): dialysis or a kidney transplant. If a person with this last stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) qualifies for and decides on a transplant he or she can go on a waiting list to receive a kidney from a deceased donor, or ask friends and family if they are willing to donate a kidney.
There's a lot to think about when making this important decision of becoming a living donor. So, what's it like to donate a kidney?
The first requirement is good health. You must have normal kidney function and anatomy. Potential kidney donors will have a comprehensive physical examination. A psychological evaluation will be required to insure the potential donor's mental health. Here is a list of what you may need to do if you want to donate a kidney:
Test results will be evaluated by the kidney transplant team. The team is composed of nephrologists, surgeons, nurses, social workers and financial counselors who will determine if the potential kidney donor is a good match.
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If you are matched with a kidney recipient, surgery is usually scheduled in 4-8 weeks. You will undergo a nephrectomy, or kidney removal surgery. The transplant team will explain the procedure in detail when the surgery date is set.
There are two methods to remove a kidney: an open nephrectomy and a laparoscopic nephrectomy.
In an open nephrectomy, an incision approximately 12 inches long is made in the abdomen. Sometimes the surgeon must remove a rib. The ureter (the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder) is cut between the bladder and the kidney, and blood vessels are cut and clamped before the kidney is removed. The incision is closed with stitches or staples. The procedure can take up to three hours. Some benefits of open nephrectomy include:
Laparoscopic nephrectomy is minimally invasive. It uses a wand-like camera called a laparoscope to view the abdominal cavity. The kidney is then removed through a small incision. Laparoscopic surgery takes approximately two hours. Its advantages are:
A kidney donor is required to stay in the hospital for 2-7 days, depending on the type of nephrectomy performed and donor's rate of recovery. Your health care team will carefully monitor your kidney function, blood pressure, electrolytes and fluid balance during your stay.
It is common to experience discomfort and numbness caused by severed nerves near the incision area. Pain relievers will be available for you throughout the recovery process. Deep breathing and coughing may cause discomfort because the incision is near the diaphragm, but breathing exercises can prevent pneumonia. Movement may be encouraged as soon as you're able in order to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Kidney transplant teams do everything they can to minimize risks to donors with the intensive pre-testing and screening we've described. But every surgery has risks. Possible complications of kidney transplantation include:
You may feel tenderness, itching and some pain as the incision heals. Every kidney donor recovers at a different rate. It's important to consult with a doctor to determine an appropriate activity level during recovery. Heavy lifting is not recommended for six weeks following the surgery.
The Mayo Clinic recommends a follow-up evaluation 6-9 months after the surgery. A nephrologist will check kidney function through blood work and a urine sample.
Most kidney donors live long, healthy lives. It is important for a donor to alert all their doctors and pharmacists about the donation, and to have regular appointments to monitor blood pressure and kidney function. As long as a donor exercises and maintains a healthy weight, there should be no need for dietary restrictions.
Your remaining kidney will eventually grow to compensate for the missing kidney. Having a single, larger kidney can make you more vulnerable to injury so many contact sports should be avoided. Talk with your doctor about which activities you can participate in safely.
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Westchester County, NY (PRWEB) November 15, 2012
Northern Westchester Hospital announced today that a medical team, led by Dr. Warren Bromberg, became the first in Westchester County to successfully perform a robot-assisted partial nephrectomy using a sophisticated da Vinci Si Surgical Robot equipped with a high-definition, 3D camera system and fluorescence imaging technology.
During the minimally invasive procedure, patients receive a special dye that "illuminates" the tumor site and surrounding blood vessels when exposed to near-infrared light. This enhanced view enables the surgeon to clearly see the margins between the healthy and diseased tissue, better enabling them to completely remove the diseased tissue while keeping the healthy tissue intact.
"Through the enhanced view provided by the high definition, 3D camera and fluorescence imaging, we are able to perform precise, minimally invasive surgery that enables us to spare the maximum amount of healthy kidney tissue. The imagery is so precise that we can temporarily stop blood flow to the section of the kidney needing treatment, while not impacting blood flow to the rest of the kidney," stated Warren Bromberg, MD, Co-Director of the Institute for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital.
Surgeons at the Institute for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital perform robot-assisted gynecological procedures such as hysterectomy; urologic procedures, such as prostatectomies; and general surgery procedures, such as colorectal surgery. With the acquisition of a second robotic platform and the experience of more than 1,000 surgeries performed, the Institute provides patients throughout the Westchester County area with highly advanced minimally invasive surgical options
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The Braidwood Hotel (formerly the Commercial Hotel) was built in 1859 during the prosperity of the gold rush. Over time the building has seen many good times as well as many changes. Currently the hotel is under a major ongoing restoration but still offers a great selection of Australian beer and wine to drink in or take-away, open fires to beat the winter chill and great relief from the summer sun. Experience the character of a real country pub, with friendly service and modern conveniences, sunny courtyard, live entertainment, pool, darts and cards.
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CARROLLTON, GA. – The Coker men's golf team captured fourth place at the Matt Dyas Invitational on Tuesday (Oct. 30). The Cobras shot a three round total of 936.
Matt Kreider tied for eighth place overall, and led Coker with a low score of 230. Kreider shot in the 70's for every round, with his lowest score being a 75 in the third and final round. Christopher Fuga and Nicklaus Kennedy shot individual scores of 234 and 235, while Luke Coates and Jake Murphy signed off on scores of 242 and 244 individually.
Aaron Beebe played solo for the Cobras, and finished tied for eighth individually with a three round total of 230. Beebe shot a low score of 74 in the first round, and 78 in the second and third.
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Sour Mix
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Dissolve sugar in water and add lemon juice. Refrigerate. Optionally you can add a little egg white (will make drinks foamy).
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Keeps no more than 7 to 12 days in the refridgerator. Known as both "Sour mix" and "Sweet and sour".
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My uncle, Edward Ernest Packer enlisted in Barbados shortly after the call to arms came in 1915. His registration number was 944 of more than 15,000 recruits from the British West Indian Islands. His battalion (the 1st) left for Seaford, England in the Fall of 1915 for training. Many recruits died both en route and in Seaford that winter. The 1st and 2nd battalions of the BWIR were eventually shipped to Egypt, where they would spend the rest of the war. Edward E. Packer never returned.
I have tried to find war records through England, only to learn that these were destroyed in WW2 bombing. I have not found anything in Barbados, but I may not be looking in the right places. Does anyone have a lead on where records of the BWIR battalions may be archived? Also any photos?


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Sponsored and coordinated by two not-for-profit organizations, The Israel Energy Partnership (TIEP) and the U.S.-Israel Science and Technology Foundation (USISTF), the U.S-Israel Bio-Energy Challenge fosters a scientific exchange between Israeli experts and their counterparts in U.S. government agencies and private industry. The goals are to build bilateral energy cooperation between the two countries and to spur research and development on alternative fuels that can replace fuels derived from imported oil.
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la Bisbal del Penedès Swimming Pool Tarragona > Catalonia > Spain
Please have a look at the pools swimmers like you might have reported near la Bisbal del Penedès. Please, report any la Bisbal del Penedès Pool not listed here. Please get in touch with the sports center in la Bisbal del Penedès to check which activities are being offered and their timetables, since varieties of la Bisbal del Penedès Swimming Pool may have numerous rules and fares than other locations.
Swimming is really a sport for all ages. It helps young people to tone their muscles and grow healthy and powerful. For the elderly, there's no much better method to exercise than getting a la Bisbal del Penedès Pool to escape from day-to-day routine. If you're seeking for varieties of la Bisbal del Penedès Swimming Pool, it's good to know a number of of them belong to gyms or sports centers which also provide lessons. Get informed by calling the premises.
Nearest Pools (la Bisbal del Penedès)
Valfagó, Assoc. Esportiva Sincro
Updated on 2018 Sant Josep 24 43330 , Tarragona.
Natagona, Club Esportiu
Updated on 2018 Tetuan,33 1r 1a 43205 , Reus.
Sant Carles, CLUB NÀUTIC
Updated on 2018 Av. Dàrsena del Moll, s/n 43540 , Sant Carles Ràpita.
Tàrraco, C.N.
Updated on 2018 Passeig Torroja, 86 43007 , Tarragona.
Torredembarra, Club Natació Sincronitzada
Updated on 2018 De la Sort 18 baixos 43830 , Torredembarra.
Polisportiu Municipal Campclar
Carrer del Riu Siurana , Barri de Campclar , Tarragona , Spain (Postal Code: 43006). Among all the activities provided by the center, if you are thinking about swimming you'll enjoy 25 meters, 8 lanes, Indoors. If you will need to make contact with this Swimming Pool, email address and phone number are both number.
Club Natació Tàrraco
Passeig Torroja, 86 , Tarragona , Spain (Postal Code: 43007). Few days ago a frequent user of this center told us they offer 25 meters x 16.66 meters, 8 lanes, 1.8 meters - 2.2 meters depth, 1.8 meters - 2.2 meters depth, Indoors. Furthermore, they keep in good conditions 25 meters x 12.5 meters, 1.3 meters - 1.8 meters depth, 1.3 meters - 1.8 meters depth, Indoors. For this Swimming Pool, only phone number is number here.
Reus Ploms, Club Natació
Updated on 2018 Av. Marià Fortuny, 5 43204 , Reus.
Reus Deportiu
Updated on 2018 Carrer d´Antoni Gaudí , Reus , Spain (Postal Code: 43203). Swimmers like you reported 25 meters, Indoors. Phone number and e-mail address are number for this Swimming Pool.
Club Natació Reus Ploms
Updated on 2018 Avinguda de Marià Fortuny, 5 , Reus , Spain (Postal Code: 43204). This great and large sports center lets professional swimmers like you enjoy 25 meters x 12.5 meters, 6 lanes, 1.8 meters - 2.2 meters depth, 1.8 meters - 2.2 meters depth, Indoors. Additionally, within these facilities you can try 25 meters x 12.5 meters, 6 lanes, 1.4 meters - 2.1 meters depth, 1.4 meters - 2.1 meters depth, Indoor/Outdoor. Unfortunately we do not have the email address of this Swimming Pool, but we can give you the phone number.
Ampolla, CLUB NÀUTIC
Updated on 2018 Av. Marítima Ramon Pous, s/n 43895 , L'Ampolla.
Amposta, C.NATACIÓ
Updated on 2018 Eivissa 16, esc.A, 4t 3a àtic 43870 , Amposta.
Piscines Vila-seca
Avenida de l´Alcalde Pere Molas, 26 , Vila - seca , Spain (Postal Code: 43480). This sports center delivers 25 meters x 16.6 meters, 8 lanes, 1.7 meters - 2.1 meters depth, 1.7 meters - 2.1 meters depth, Indoors. For this Swimming Pool, only phone number is number here.
Associació Amics Riudoms
Updated on 2018 Sant Antoni, 31 1r 43330 , Riudoms.
Tarragona, R.C.N.
Updated on 2018 Port Esportiu, Edif. Club Nàutic 43004 , Tarragona.
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Swimming Pools in la Bisbal del Penedès by Category
Enjoy the best indoor pools in la Bisbal del Penedès and don't worry about the weather. These facilities are open all seasons and you can enjoy a swim at the same temperature every day of the year.
If you're tired of having eyes and irritated skin, finding a saltwater pool in la Bisbal del Penedès can be the solution. You should know that the level of salt from these pools is well below the level of salt from sea water, specifically they are talking about a tenth or less.
There are many alternative treatments to chlorination, with great advantages that ensure better water quality in the pool. One possibility is the mineralizer, which purifies water naturally and significantly decreases the chemicals used and maintenance time. Try Chlorine Free spools in la Bisbal del Penedès.
One of the advantages of outdoor swimming in la Bisbal del Penedès is the possibility to sunbathe during the summer season. Taking it with extra care, sunbathing is healthy since introduces Vitamin D into the body, so the best option seems to be switching between indoor and outdoor pools depending on the season.
There are several reasons why you should choose a heated swimming pool in la Bisbal del Penedès. The most important one relies on the importance of keeping the body temperature stable. If the water is too cold, your body will try to warm it up and you will lose strength to swim properly.