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BHS 3043 Human Development for the Human Services Professional
Human Development across the life span addresses the nature and needs of indi-
viduals throughout all developmental levels from birth to the end stage of life, following
a developmental thematic approach (i.e., psychological, sociological, moral, career de-
velopment, and physiological). Thematic approaches and stage theories are the platform
that students will use to explore techniques that may be applied directly in organizations
providing human services.
BHS 3053 Family Dynamics for the Human Services Professional
Family Dynamics for the Human Services Professional is a broad-based study of the
family. It is specifically focused upon relationships, contemporary shifts in marriage,
and the modern American family structure as it is faced by human service workers that
provide and deliver social services in governmental agencies and in public and private
organizations. Significant attention is paid to social historical context, cultural diver-
sity, and economic conditions, stresses and crises that affect healthy family life and
also contribute to the circumstances of troubled and dysfunctional families as they seek
assistance from Human Service professionals during times of crises.
BHS 4003 Case Management
Case Management (CM) is a process, a best practice, a skill set and a professional self-
management tool utilized by human services workers to accomplish tasks in thefield. This
course covers field methods and techniques such as: documentation, interviewing, taking
social histories as administering and interpreting assessment forms, using and applying
the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) to special problems, receiving and
releasing information, as well as planning for positive changes for clientele. Learners
will explore client/consumer planning process; making referrals and assembling a
treatment or service record; the recording of recording significant case events using
non-judgmental behavioral language; the monitoring of services; and the case termination
processes. Finally, this course addresses CM ethics and the self-care necessary for Human
Services workers to maintain a healthy professional life in an emotionally demanding
occupation.
INT 3063 Learning & Research Skills
Learning & Research Skills is designed to provide opportunities for students to experi-
ence the application of experiential teaching/learning methods while analyzing, exploring,
and developing the core skills needed for academic success in the online program. These
skills include, but are not limited to, the development of effective online and traditional
research skills and the identification of college resources, as well as the development of
strategies for: (a) reading; (b) managing time and stress; and (c) note-taking, studying,
test-taking, and writing. Finally this course will emphasize the development of effective
writing and style mechanics using the Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association as the platform for written work-products.
MGT 3103 Business Communication
Business Communication encompasses all types of communication required to function
effectively as a leader in an organization. Communications fundamentals, business
English, correspondence, written reports, oral communication, employment communica-
tions, and other special communication applications will be emphasized.
PSY 3033 Theories of Personality
Theories of Personality is an introduction to the organization and structure of personality.