HMS 101 – Introduction to Human Services

Required

An interdisciplinary course designed to expose students to an overview of the worldwide multiple disciplines in human services./p>

3 credits

HMS 210 – Interviewing Techniques

Required

This course is designed to help students become effective interviewers. The course uses facilitated discussions, class activities, audiotaped and videotaped conversations, and in-class demonstrations to teach students various interviewing techniques.

3 credits

HMS 214 – Professional Issues in Human Services

Required

This course will prepare students interested in human services for the field placement experience and its accompanying field seminars.

3 credits

HMS 320 – Diversity Issues in Human Services

Required

This course explores the variety of ways in which culture and diversity interact with the human services professions.

3 credits

HMS 310 – Observation, Documentation & Assessment

Required

Students will use systematic observations, documentation, and reflection to develop a plan to influence positively a child’s development and learning (field placement required).

3 credits

HMS 315 – Family and Community Relationships

Required

Examines how the relationship among schools, families, and communities affects the adjustment of children.

3 credits

PSY 490 – Group Dynamics

Required

This advanced course provides students with an understanding of systems theory as it applies to group behavior.

3 credits

PSY 498 – Internship

Required

An opportunity for senior students to gain practical experience in the field of human services within local agencies and community services. For majors only; minimum GPA 2.80.

3 credits

HMS 490 – Senior Seminar

Required

An advanced capstone seminar designed to help psychology and human services majors identify and address areas in the field in which they desire further study.

3 credits

Business Course

Required

BUS 110 Leadership I or BUS 260 Principles of Management

3 credits

Developmental Psychology course

Required

Choose one: PSY 207, PSY 215, PSY 217, SWK 348, or SWK 349

3 credits