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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A survey of therapeutic modalities commonly employed in group settings. Students are expected to carefully analyze the theories presented and to begin developing a basis for their own theory of effective group work with various populations.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the relationship of social policy, ethics, and the human services field. Students will address ethical dilemmas, particularly as they relate to current and needed social policies on local, state, and national levels. A basic understanding of social welfare theories will assist the student in evaluating, assessing, and advocating for change in both a micro / macro perspective. The Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals (National Organization for Human Services) will serve as a backbone for students to use in decision-making, assessment of clients and client groups, and promotion of change in a diverse setting.
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3.00 Credits
This introductory course examines children and youth within the context of their familial role. Emphasis is placed upon non-traditional as well as traditional family systems and the impact that issues such as divorce, substance abuse, child abuse and incarceration has on the various units in the family system.
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3.00 Credits
This introductory course is designed to discuss basic principles and sensitize students to those personal and social forces which impact the lives of older adults in contemporary America. Commonly held attitudes about older persons and the aging process will be examined along with current theories and prominent bodies of knowledge associated with the biological, psychological and sociological aspects of aging. Roles which older adults assume in various settings - community, residential and institutions, as well as the responses of society to older adults will be emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
Professionalization, ethics and the impact of values on the helping process are considered. Special attention is given to evaluation research (accountability), testing and report writing in diverse settings. Students develop their own theory of helping, explain its relationship to existing theories, and demonstrate its application(s).
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to teach students the necessary skills to assess and document client interactions in a human services agency or program. Students will explore the nature of the helping relationship, demonstrate their active listening abilities, learn how to gather information, build treatment plans, and write case notes. Students will also understand case management in a managed care environment, and the legal, ethical and regulatory implications of comprehensive assessment and documentation.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the development and role of volunteerism in a profit-oriented society. Specifically, it is an in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of volunteer organization and management from an administrative perspective. It is designed for those whose work brings them into contact with volunteers, the currently employed volunteer administrator, and the student who will eventually be involved with volunteer management.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare students for the practicum experience through professional self reflection and development. Students will evaluate human service agencies, organizational structures, and funding sources. Students will select a field site, process agency interview, and prepare for supervision in the field. Topics such as self-assessment, document gathering, and certification reviews will be addressed. The development of portfolio management demonstrating interpersonal styles, and program competency will be required. Students must pass this course with a grade of "C" or higher before taking HSW 211.
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6.00 Credits
A course designed to integrate human services theory within a practical milieu. Through supervised clinical experience, the student begins hands-on training in a community agency. Skills focused upon are: intake interviewing, case management, assessment of client/consumer needs and intervention strategies to meet those needs, individual and group counseling, outreach activities, recording procedures, appropriate use of community referral and networking resources, staff relations, and inter-agency communication, evaluating program services and volunteer participation. Two hundred and eighty hours of recorded clinical experience are required in addition to a one and half -hour seminar every other week. This course is subject to a course fee.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills in assessing the risk factors in the current situation of the child and/or adolescent. The course will focus upon the youth's educational social, psychological, emotional and physical environment to determine the level of required intervention. Students will learn the techniques needed to assess and reduce risk factors.
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