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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

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

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

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 – Case Management for Human Services, ENG 465 Research Writing.

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.

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 explores the cultural and intellectual roots of Western society through an integrated study of the humanities. As defined by the course, humanities encompasses humankind’s search for meaning and expression–the 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 explores the cultural and intellectual roots of Western society through an integrated study of the humanities. As defined by the course, humanities encompasses humankind’s search for meaning and expression–the 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 explores the cultural and intellectual roots of Western society through an integrated study of the humanities. As defined by the course, humanities encompasses humankind’s search for meaning and expression–the 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 explores the cultural and intellectual roots of Western society through an integrated study of the humanities. As defined by the course, humanities encompasses humankind’s search for meaning and expression–the 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.