Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Academic Catalog 2023 - 2024

HMS/PSY 2852 Child and Early Adult Development 3 credits This course is a survey of the basis of human growth and development. Emotional, mental, physical, and social needs of children, adolescents, and early adults are reviewed. Analysis of the multiple factors which influence and shape behavior and personality is made. HMS 3112 Methods of Social Research 3 credits This course covers basic elements of the use of the scientific method in social science research. Topics covered include techniques and methods of quantitative and qualitative social research as they relate to hypothesis testing, research design, measurement, quantitative data collection methods (surveys, experiments, and single subject design), and statistical data analysis. The ethics, politics, and uses of social research in the Human Services, including how to develop and submit a research proposal to an agency review board, are included. HMS 3420 Issues and Practices in Child Welfare 3 credits This course which is designed to prepare students for work with children and families. It will introduce students to current issues effecting children and families today such as poverty, lack of health care, child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, bullying, homelessness, and teen pregnancy. Current legislation will be explored in its relationship to services provided for children and families such as educational programs, mental health counseling, foster care and adoption, day care programs and residential care. Practice issues as they relate to working with children and their families will be explored with an emphasis on skill development in group work, case management, resource and referral, case assessment and treatment planning. Best practices for program development with children and families will also be discussed. HMS 3612 Human Services Leadership & Management 3 credits This course provides students with an understanding of the components of human services administration and management. Includes a study of diverse groups and topics such as racial and ethnic identity, gender identity, sexual identity, power and racism, and diversity awareness. It focuses on both indirect and direct service utilization, attention to organizational theory relevant to the human services, and skills necessary for the effective management and administration of human service organizations. HMS/PSY 4612 Counseling Strategies & Interventions 3 credits A practical study of individual, group, marriage, family, and play therapy. Techniques utilized include those appropriate for children, teenagers, and adults. Research-based interventions are emphasized. HMS 4615 Human Services Capstone 3 credits This course integrates the information learned in all of the student’s psychology, behavioral science, and human services courses. The goal of the course is to review the five fundamental and powerful concepts of human services. The course combines seminar reviews and self/group-directed study. HMS 4806 Ethical Issues in Human Services 3 credits A modern survey of the principles and theories of moral conduct within the scope of the human services industry. The behaviors of professionals, consumers, and organizations are scrutinized in a comprehensive study of the moral responsibilities that guide the inter-relationships inherent in the delivery of human services. Moral judgment and decision-making are applied to the establishment and implementation of social policy and its regulation. (Prerequisite: HMS 1501 & PSY 2851) HMS 1882/2882/3882/4882 Topics in Human Services 3 credits An advanced examination of selected topics in specific areas of study in Human Services. Topics may include child abuse and relevant issues in the human services field. (Prerequisite: HMS 1501)

HUMANITIES

HUM 2700 Introduction to Humanities 3 credits This course examines the creative achievements of world civilizations through a study of representative examples of art, literature, music, philosophy, and drama. The materials for this course represent diverse cultures from around the world providing the student with a global perspective. Students will also examine the major themes expressed in these works and their reflections of the values of their cultures.

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