BS Human & Social Services

Students will be introduced to the field of project management by combining theoretical and practical approaches that examine project manager responsibilities associated with initiating, selecting, planning, executing, controlling, and closing a project. Subsequent project management course will expand upon the concepts learned in this course and provide an advanced strategic approach to mastering project management.

A survey of operations management techniques and procedures, this course topic includes TQM, aggregate planning and budgeting, projecting operational time lines and continuous improvement. Emphasis is placed upon strategic considerations and profit maximization.

This course is an introduction to the writing process and the formulation of appropriate workplace communication, as well as the essentials of essay writing. Instruction in effective academic and career reading strategies are introduced, along with basic information literacy skills to retrieve, evaluate, and appropriately use the ideas of others.

This introductory course covers the current funding sources, both public and private, for health and human service programs.

This course will provide an overview of the foundations, principles, and theories of counseling and human and social services, with an emphasis on differentiating between the two. Students will be encouraged to think about their future in the field by considering career options as well as compassion fatigue, burnout, and self-care. In addition, students will learn about the ethical standards and professional organizations that oversee human and social services work.

In this course, students will examine the fundamental principles of family dynamics and the influence of cultural factors. Students will be introduced to various family theories, assessment, and therapeutic intervention strategies. Emphasis will be placed on relationships, parenting, and the signs and symptoms of behaviors associated with abuse, domestic violence, and neglect. Students will examine legal and ethical issues including reporting policies and procedures related to family therapy. Students will also explore the range of services and resources available to families including those through the local department of Children and Family Services.

This course will provide an overview of the public policies, processes, and practices that shape the experience of mental health and illness in the United States. It will cover a range of mental health disorders along with their impacts on individuals, families, and communities. Topics addressed will include mental illness, chemical dependency, and substance abuse as well as intervention strategies and resources available. Emphasis will be placed on the challenges of community mental health treatment and innovations to overcome these barriers, including recent public policy developments.

This course focuses on mental illness, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions. Students will explore how addiction co-occurs with other mental illnesses and the impact it has on families, friends, and others in the workplace and community. Students will examine interventions, assessment procedures, and diagnostic interviewing.

This course is an introduction to case management and counseling services as they pertain to human and social service agencies. The phases of case management are explored as they relate to the responsibilities and skills of an effective case manager. Students will explore the types of populations for whom case management would be appropriate, the role of counseling in supporting client needs, and how to find necessary community resources for clients. Basic concepts in counseling and the theoretical approaches to counseling are examined.

This course introduces the basic theories and principles of crisis and trauma intervention. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate and differential techniques for intervening in crisis and traumatic situations. Upon completion students will be able to assess crisis and traumatic situations and respond appropriately, safely, and effectively.

This course will provide students with a detailed overview of some of the special populations with whom they are likely to work in the field of human and social services. These vulnerable populations include children, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, those experiencing mental illness, members of marginalized groups, and those of low socioeconomic status. Students will explore the impact that characteristics of these special populations might have on the provision of human and social services.

Upon completion of this course students will understand the process of developing, managing, and evaluating the outcomes of social and human services programs. Contemporary theories and principles will be explored as they relate to assessing client/community needs, designing effective programs, and monitoring outcomes objectively. This course also addresses best practices in administrative aspects of human and social services programs.

This course focuses on developing culturally competent communication and interviewing skills working with and on behalf of individuals, families, and groups in human and social services. Students will engage in exercises that create realistic situations and expose students to a broad range of possible circumstances and difficulties in the field. Identifying professional stressors and implementing self-care strategies will also be considered.

This course explores the principles of disaster planning for human services organizations. Students consider the various types of disasters and hazards, as well as populations who are at high risk during a disaster. Students will also examine the principles of disaster planning and preparedness for human services organizations, as well as the major elements of disaster response. Coordinating among various community organizations, providing human and social services in the short- and long-term during and after a disaster, and supporting vulnerable populations during disaster recovery will also be covered.

In this course, students will build on previous coursework as they learn to evaluate and apply the major theories and techniques of case management. Students will gain proficiency in client assessment, treatment planning, implementing services, and evaluating the outcomes of human services interventions, in order to prepare them for their chosen career. This course will also focus on the ethical, professional, and legal responsibilities of human and social service professionals, including cultural competence.

This course emphasizes a multi-faceted look at national and social policies, factors influencing social policies, and the impact on human services delivery. Students will analyze the processes by which laws and policies affecting human and social services clients are developed and implemented at different levels of government. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and how it affects social policies. Students will explore the role of the human services professional in promoting, implementing, and sustaining effective public policy using various advocacy tools.

This course introduces students to the basic use of computer hardware and software, electronic communication, and the Internet. Students will develop and utilize their technical knowledge, skills, and abilities in working with office technology in order to efficiently perform tasks and complete projects for contemporary academic, professional, and personal use. Students will apply fundamental theoretical, analytical, and problem solving strategies to advance their understanding of computer literacy.

This course will help students learn and apply concepts relating to various workplace situations. Learners will gain a fundamental understanding of the connectivity across course disciplines that incorporate numerical calculations, ratios, proportions, percent, measurement, algebraic concepts, and the ability to visually communicate numerical information.

In this course, students will design, execute and present the outcomes of a capstone project. Students will be challenged to use their knowledge, skills and behaviors developed over the course of their program studies to solve real-world problems in their career discipline. Additionally, students will finalize and defend their ePortfolio. Students will be evaluated from both academic and professional standards to demonstrate their competency to obtain a position in their career discipline or advancement in their current position.

This course introduces students to the basic tenets of the communication process and the necessity of effective communication in order to achieve academic, professional (career), social, and personal goals. Students will consider factors which influence the achievement of those goals for academic, professional (career), social, and personal success, as well as for the creation of productive learning communities and students' transformation into agile, lifelong learners.

This course will introduce the students to issues in macro theory through the use of models, principles and econometric analysis. Topics will include: opportunity costs, supply and demand, market equilibrium, and the assessment of GNP/GDP. Discussions will focus on the impact of business cycles, the role of government in the economy, the financial system, the role of monetary policy and the major issues facing the U.S. economy.

In this course, students are instructed in the various rhetorical modes of academic essay writing, including informative, persuasive, and research-based papers. In addition to academic writing, students are introduced to oral presentations. Students learn to examine the purpose and audience of written and oral communications and craft appropriate messages. Students will also refine their revising and proofreading skills.

This course provides a rich grounding in advanced research, composition, and presentation skills to enhance academic writing competencies and sharpen presentation techniques.

This course examines the ways that culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, and other factors of diversity affect the helping relationship, helping strategies, and the effectiveness of human service provision. Emphasis is on understanding the diversity of factors that affect how and why an individual accesses human service organizations and the human service worker's ethical responsibilities as it relates to sensitively honoring clients' cultural experiences.

This course helps students develop quantitative literacy skills for personal and professional lives. Students will use reasoning and mathematical methods to find solutions to real-world problems. Students will use algebraic, financial, proportional, probabilistic, and statistical methods to draw conclusions and/or make decisions.

This course is designed to provide a basis for business decisions through an introduction to the fundamental concepts of statistics and to the important methods of statistical inference.

In this course students will identify, evaluate, and apply ethical and moral theories relevant to contemporary issues in healthcare and human services. Students will also assess the obligations of a healthcare or human services entity to its community and the underlying ethical issues that can affect those obligations. Students will be able to respond to ethical issues and dilemmas with empathy and professionalism, and will have the analytical tools necessary to navigate future ethical issues in healthcare and human services.

In this course, students will explore the basics of practical logic. Students will learn how to break down arguments and evaluate the truth of claims in their careers and everyday lives. Through this process, students will discover how logic isn't just theory; it's a tool that boosts critical thinking skills and career potential.

This course provides students with an introduction to psychology and the science of human behavior. Students are exposed tou00a0concepts, terminology, principles, and theories foundational to the discipline. Featured topics include research methods, consciousness and learning, emotional and motivational theories, psychological disorders and treatment, personality theories, and social psychology as they relate to personal, professional, and academic life.

This course explores the concepts and theories of human development throughout the lifespan. The biological, cognitive and social/emotional domains will be studied beginning with prenatal development and extending throughout life, ending with dying and death.

In this course, students will study the theories and descriptions related to disorders of behavior, emotion, and thought. Techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders will also be explored. Students will examine psychological disorders and their impact on individuals in the workplace.

This course applies general psychological principles and research to study the individual in organizational, workplace settings. Research- based principals and methods are utilized to study a variety of topics important to the understanding of human behavior in career settings. Emphasis is upon the interactive effects of situational and individual variables as they influence organizational behavior. Students will learn how principal theories and empirical findings from research in organizational psychology are used to improve employee performance and satisfaction.

Students are introduced to sociological principles through exploring the relationship between the individual, attitudes, behavior and the community. This includes the contemplation of issues like race, gender, class, sex, and age, as well as organizational infrastructures and their tendencies towards power, authority, and status.

In this course students will review career development theory as it relates to the decision- making and planning processes. Students will consider their competencies and behaviors when searching for internship and career entry positions. Learners will process feedback on their self-marketing techniques and input regarding career development practices.

This course focuses on the dynamics of groups and interpersonal relationships within the work setting. Small group theory and research form the basis for the study of professional communication and group decision-making skills. Students develop a clearer understanding of their own behavior and how it affects others in the workplace.