Capstone: Shrm Certification Prep HRM 695 TBA 01/19/27 - 05/09/27 3 This course serves as a capstone course in the graduate human resources management (HRM) degree program, and it focuses on core competencies needed in the human resource profession. Students will utilize hands-on, practical exercises that prepare them for real-world HR situations and jobs. Technical, leadership, and business competencies will be explored to help succeed on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification exams and in an HR career. Skills required by those seeking to work in an HR-related role will be investigated. Prerequisite: HRM-650
Introduction to Human Services HS 160 MW 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 The purpose of this course is to help students appreciate and understand the varied influences upon the delivery of human services to individuals and groups throughout history. Students will gain insight into how factors such as superstition, politics, economics, disease, religion, racism, pseudo-science, sexism, and science influence how societies determine the delivery of human services. Students will learn how the evolution of human service models has been far from a linear progression and what factors continue to exert influence upon the delivery of contemporary human services. In addition, students will be introduced to foundational theories of psychology, sociology, anthropology, in tandem with political considerations as factors shaping the modern delivery of human services to populations in need. Finally, the course will introduce students to the range of career opportunities within the field as well as some of the personal, interpersonal, ethical, and legal challenges facing the contemporary working human service professional.
Introduction to Human Services HS 160 TBA 01/19/27 - 05/09/27 3 The purpose of this course is to help students appreciate and understand the varied influences upon the delivery of human services to individuals and groups throughout history. Students will gain insight into how factors such as superstition, politics, economics, disease, religion, racism, pseudo-science, sexism, and science influence how societies determine the delivery of human services. Students will learn how the evolution of human service models has been far from a linear progression and what factors continue to exert influence upon the delivery of contemporary human services. In addition, students will be introduced to foundational theories of psychology, sociology, anthropology, in tandem with political considerations as factors shaping the modern delivery of human services to populations in need. Finally, the course will introduce students to the range of career opportunities within the field as well as some of the personal, interpersonal, ethical, and legal challenges facing the contemporary working human service professional.
Family Dynamics for Human Services HS 310 W 08/24/26 - 10/18/26 3 This course will focus upon the family as a dynamic, interactive, changing force in contemporary life. How families respond to and influence change will be examined. Social changes that have occurred and continue to occur in Western culture will be studied and their influences upon familial relationships will be explored. Such influences will be considered within the context of fundamental theories applied to the study of families and family life. This course will also study the nature of family relationships across the life-span, paying particular attention to the fluctuating nature and meaning of those relationships as they occur at various stages of familial and individual development. The course will begin with an introduction to the major theoretical perspectives governing the study of family relationships. This information will provide the student with a fundamental understanding and appreciation of the various ways in which science approaches the study of families and family relationships. Prerequisites: HS 160 Introduction to Human Services, PSY 160 Introduction to Psychology, SOC 161 Introduction to Sociology
Case Management for Human Services HS 410 W 10/19/26 - 12/13/26 3 This course provides students with insight into the operations of case management as a process that human services professionals use in the delivery of services. Emphasis is placed on the process of interviewing, documenting social histories, administering assessments, applying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), developing treatment plans, making referrals, recording events appropriately, maintaining service records, and terminating cases. In addition, the course will cover ethical issues involved in case management, as well as the emotional demands of the profession and self-care techniques for maintaining a healthy professional life. Prerequisite: HS 310 Family Dynamics for the Human Services
Professional Ethics in Human Serv HS 420 W 01/19/27 - 03/14/27 3 This course is designed for Human Service students and others pursuing careers in Human Services. The purpose of this course is to provide a depth of understanding to relevant ethical issues, guidelines, and practices. Students will know the codes of ethics for National Association of Human Services (NOHS), National Association of Social Work (NASW), American Psychological Association (APA), and International Certification for Drug and Alcohol Counseling (ICADC), and how to apply the codes to a variety of situations common in the field. Through reading and discussion of case studies, students will develop competence in utilizing a range of decision-making models. Such models will be applied to salient issues confronting groups and individuals struggling with a range of issues including but not limited to; interpersonal relations, grief, sexuality, addiction, non-clinical mental health issues, unemployment, and end-of-life issues. The course also will help students understand ethical best practices in regard to, supervision, termination, mandated reporting, boundaries, informed consent, confidentiality, and the rights of clients. Prerequisites: HS-160
Senior Seminar in Human Services HS 492 W 03/15/27 - 05/09/27 3 In this capstone course, students critically explore contemporary issues in the field of human services and integrate both theoretical and practical aspects gained through knowledge in prior courses within the program. Prerequisite: HS 410 鈥� Case Management for Human Services, ENG 465 Research Writing.
Art & the World HUM 102 TR 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 This course is an introduction to art through a study of its function, vocabulary, media, meanings, and cultural role. Taking a global perspective, the course examines the themes within art, such as religion, politics, protest, race and gender, nature, entertainment, and its place within society. Students will analyze art to gain an understanding of the arts as means of communication and expression. They will develop their personal aesthetic through exploration of artistic styles, a visit to a museum or gallery, and hands-on opportunities.
Humanities I: Our Cultural Heritage HUM 103 TBA 08/31/26 - 01/22/27 3 Humanities I: Our Cultural Heritage explores the cultural and intellectual roots of Western society through an integrated study of the humanities. As defined by the course, humanities encompasses humankind鈥檚 search for meaning and expression鈥搕he journey to know and understand the world. Students will explore this definition on the historical, philosophical, literary, and aesthetic levels. HUM 103 covers intellectual and artistic movements chronologically, from prehistory through the late Middle Ages.
Humanities I: Our Cultural Heritage HUM 103 TBA 08/31/26 - 01/22/27 3 Humanities I: Our Cultural Heritage explores the cultural and intellectual roots of Western society through an integrated study of the humanities. As defined by the course, humanities encompasses humankind鈥檚 search for meaning and expression鈥搕he journey to know and understand the world. Students will explore this definition on the historical, philosophical, literary, and aesthetic levels. HUM 103 covers intellectual and artistic movements chronologically, from prehistory through the late Middle Ages.
Humanities I: Our Cultural Heritage HUM 103 TBA 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 Humanities I: Our Cultural Heritage explores the cultural and intellectual roots of Western society through an integrated study of the humanities. As defined by the course, humanities encompasses humankind鈥檚 search for meaning and expression鈥搕he journey to know and understand the world. Students will explore this definition on the historical, philosophical, literary, and aesthetic levels. HUM 103 covers intellectual and artistic movements chronologically, from prehistory through the late Middle Ages.
Humanities II:roots of Modern World HUM 104 TBA 01/25/27 - 06/11/27 3 Humanities II: Roots of the Modern World explores humankind鈥檚 cultural and intellectual roots through an integrated study of the humanities. It traces the secular and scientific thought patterns of contemporary society by discovering and developing these ideas from the Renaissance through the twenty-first century. The course develops the philosophical, religious, historical, literary, and aesthetic themes of the period through selected readings, films, slides, and musical selections.
Humanities II:roots of Modern World HUM 104 TBA 01/25/27 - 06/11/27 3 Humanities II: Roots of the Modern World explores humankind鈥檚 cultural and intellectual roots through an integrated study of the humanities. It traces the secular and scientific thought patterns of contemporary society by discovering and developing these ideas from the Renaissance through the twenty-first century. The course develops the philosophical, religious, historical, literary, and aesthetic themes of the period through selected readings, films, slides, and musical selections.
Humanities II:roots of Modern World HUM 104 TBA 01/19/27 - 05/09/27 3 Humanities II: Roots of the Modern World explores humankind鈥檚 cultural and intellectual roots through an integrated study of the humanities. It traces the secular and scientific thought patterns of contemporary society by discovering and developing these ideas from the Renaissance through the twenty-first century. The course develops the philosophical, religious, historical, literary, and aesthetic themes of the period through selected readings, films, slides, and musical selections.
Lit Humanities: Monsters in Our Mid HUM 105 TR 01/19/27 - 05/09/27 3 In Literature-Based Humanities: Monsters in our Midst, students will study short works of imaginative writing to explore how literature can help us understand ourselves and the world around us. We will reconstruct some of the historical and cultural contexts in which our readings were produced and discuss how they might have been shaped by and, in turn, shaped the culture of their time. (This is not a creative writing class.)
Art through Time HUM 202 TR 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 A survey of global art history in which students are introduced to art and architecture from Prehistory to 1945. The emphasis of this course is on the content, terminology, and style of the major works of art from around the globe. The students will gain an understanding of the historical periods of art and how the art reflects the culture and society in which it was created. Prerequisites: HUM-102 recommended
Humanities of Here HUM 230 MTWRFS* 05/17/27 - 05/22/27 3 In this one-week seminar course, we鈥檒l take a chronological look at the Humanities (the creative expression of individual and community values) associated with people historically located in the region in which 兔子先生系列麻豆 is situated. Of course, 兔子先生系列麻豆 is in the suburban area of a city now called 鈥淲ilmington,鈥� in a state now called 鈥淒elaware,鈥� but our region wasn鈥檛 always called by these names, nor were its geopolitical boundaries always as they are now. Too, Delaware-area culture has at times been indistinguishable from that of its neighbors in the contemporary states of New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania. For these reasons, our topic of inquiry will be the history, arts, and culture associated with a more fluidly determined geographic region, which we鈥檒l simply call, Here. Prerequisite(s): ENG 175
Senior Capstone in Interdis Studies ID 492 W 03/15/27 - 05/09/27 3 The course enables students to draw on their range of areas of study to create a senior project that synthesizes and represents the skills and knowledge they have acquired.
Intro to Information Tech Systems IT 120 TBA 08/31/26 - 12/13/26 3 Information Technology continues to be one of the most important topics in the modern workforce. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of the field and teach you a range of valuable professional skills, including how to set up operating systems, how to troubleshoot problems, and how to build a computer. By the end of this course, you鈥檒l be prepared to take your next steps in IT and start solving technology problems on your own.
Intro to Information Tech Systems IT 120 TBA 01/11/27 - 04/25/27 3 Information Technology continues to be one of the most important topics in the modern workforce. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of the field and teach you a range of valuable professional skills, including how to set up operating systems, how to troubleshoot problems, and how to build a computer. By the end of this course, you鈥檒l be prepared to take your next steps in IT and start solving technology problems on your own.