This course will provide basic knowledge, theory and skills in the administrative aspects of the human service delivery system. Issues of supervision, management and development of paid and volunteer staff will be addressed. Fiscal administration, including the creation of budgets, grant and contract negotiations and implementation of fiscal controls will be discussed. The concepts of coalition building, legislative advocacy and community organizing will also be introduced. The relationship between administrator and board of directors in a non-profit setting will also be reviewed.

This course focuses on ethical standards of the human services field and the influence of personal values on the decision making process. Students completing this course will acquire the tools needed to address an ethical dilemma. Pre-Requisites: HMS 121 and (Test score or ENG 101 or higher)