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.
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
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’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 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’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 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’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.
