Course Descriptions
HMS 301 - Introduction to Professional
Issues
Credit Hours: 3
Providing a comprehensive overview to the human services
field, this course explores the complex political dimensions
of providing services; summarizes current social policy;
explores laws and ethics regulating human services; and surveys
the range of services available through human services agencies. Also
introduces the students to current issues in the organization,
funding, and delivery of human services.
HMS 304 - Lifespan Human Development
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers the psychological, social, physical,
and cognitive stages of human development and identifies
the client needs in each of the stages. There
is special emphasis on the role of individuals in families,
relationships, and social structures on human development.
HMS 305 - Counseling Theory
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of current major approaches
to counseling. Emphasis is on personality theories
and their applications to the counseling practice.
HMS 306T - Counseling Techniques
Credit Hours: 3
This course teaches students basic communication and counseling
skills. Students will be encouraged to practice
and develop their own style of counseling by incorporating
at least one theoretical orientation into their practice
of counseling.
HMS 310T - Introduction to Appraisal of the Individual
Credit Hours: 3
This course presents an overview of the methods of assessing
various attributes of a person including individual and
group testing, observations, interviews and rating scales,
and standardized assessment.
HMS 320 - Statistics & Research Methods for Human
Service Professionals
Credit Hours: 3
This course enables students to effectively use current
research in the field to make appropriate decisions by
giving them a practical understanding of research designs
and methodologies, data collection and interpretation strategies. Basic
statistical concepts and techniques are also included.
HMS 350 - Management Concepts and Principles
Credit Hours: 3
This course gives a conceptual overview of the common administrative
practices in social service organizations, including Organizational
Structure, Strategic planning, and Board development. Ethical
and Legal Issues of agency management will also be covered.
HMS 401 - Group Dynamics and Counseling
Credit Hours: 3
In this course students will develop an understanding of
group dynamics and roles of group members. Group
leadership skills will be explored and developed. Equivalent
to SWK 301.
HMS 403 - Life Style and Career Counseling
Credit Hours: 3
Students in this course will examine theories of career
development and occupational choices. Areas
to be included are lifestyle development and the changing
social structures.
HMS 405 - Social and Cultural Issues
Credit Hours: 3
This course will focus on those issues which effect clients
in the social services field such as ethnic diversity,
poverty, subculture influences, and gender differences. Focus
will also be paid to those issues found particularly in
rural populations. Equivalent to SWK 300.
HMS 406 - Substance Abuse
Credit Hours: 3
This course will focus on the issues involved in working
with those individuals involved in substance abuse. Special
attention will be paid to recognizing a variety of substances
and the symptoms demonstrated by those abusing these substances.
HMS 407 - Family Dynamics/Counseling
Credit Hours: 3
Students in this course will be exposed to a variety of
theories and techniques used in working with families. The
emphasis will be on exploring family dynamics and developing
the critical thinking skills needed to working with families. Equivalent
to SWK 221.
HMS 411 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Human Services
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an opportunity to explore the legal
and ethical dilemmas encountered in the organization and
delivery of human services in our society.
HMS 420 - Practicum
Credit Hours: 3
An individualized project/placement designed to give the
student practical experience in their area of interest.
HMS 450 - Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to
conduct community needs assessment, evaluate the results,
make good decisions regarding new program development,
and develop methods for evaluating the effectiveness of
the programs.
HMS 451T - Budget, Finance & Grant Writing for
Human Services Organizations
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide the human service administrator
with the budget and finance concepts and skills necessary
to work effectively with finance professionals within
their organization. Basic grant writing skills will also
be developed. |
