Human Services (HSE)

HSE 1005 | Introduction to Social Welfare

Lecture Credit: 3

Examines the historical and philosophical background of statutes, ideologies, political process, policy making, decision rules and influential leaders who have had an impact on shaping the social welfare institutions in the United States.

HSE 1006 | Survey of Human Services

Lecture Credit: 3

Provides a philosophical, political, statutory and contemporary overview of the role, values, knowledge and intervention strategies encountered by human service professionals in addressing social problems.

HSE 1007 | Interviewing Principles

Lecture Credit: 3

Provides a beginning level of information on theoretical concepts, primary principles, strategies and interventions implemented in the practice and delivery of human services to individuals and families using the human services interview.

Prerequisite: HSE 1006 with a grade of C or better
Corequisite: HSE 1008 or HSE 2009

HSE 1008 | Introduction to Therapeutic Systems

Lecture Credit: 3

Introduces basic concept of major therapeutic systems, including backgrounds. Developmental theories and practices of specific systems from psychoanalysis to reality therapy.

Prerequisite: HSE 1006 with a grade of C or better
Corequisite: HSE 1007

HSE 1088 | Human Services Practicum I

Practicum Credit: 4

Provides experience in various service agencies to familiarize students with agency work. Emphasizes developing observational skills, individual growth in self-awareness, interviewing skills, introduction to agencies and client systems. A weekly classroom seminar complements the agency experience.

Prerequisite: HSE 1007 and HSE 1008 with a grade of C or better

Note: This class will be offered in the fall semester only. 150 additional service learning hours required.

HSE 2005 | Human Services for Groups

Lecture Credit: 3

Introduces the concepts, principles, goals and skills of group work as a method of providing human services. Emphasis is on basic practice skills and intervention techniques.

Corequisite: HSE 1007

Note: This class will be offered in the fall semester only.

HSE 2006 | Human Services for Families

Lecture Credit: 3

Introduces family theory and practice. Covers such topics as systems theory, communications theories, structure therapists, developmental theory and future directions in family therapy research.

Corequisite: HSE 1007

Note: This class will be offered in the spring semester only.

HSE 2007 | Community Organization

Lecture Credit: 3

Examines the theory and practice of organizing communities, neighborhoods, committees and advisory boards as they relate to the social services delivery system.

Prerequisite: HSE 1007 and HSE 1008 with a grade of C or better

Note: This class will be offered in the spring semester only.

HSE 2026 | Case Management for Human Services Practitioners

Lecture Credit: 3

Introduces an advanced program of study incorporating the theory and practice strategies of case management utilizing the specialist model approach.

Prerequisite: HSE 1006 with a grade of C or better

Note: This class will be offered in the fall semester only.

HSE 2075 | Special Topics

This course provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.

Prerequisite: HSE 1088 with a grade of C or better

Note: Special topics courses range from 0-12 credits and vary in learning type. Please see your program chair for more information about your options.

HSE 2085 | Independent Study

Independent Study Credit: 0-12

Provides students the opportunity to pursue advanced topics and projects in the human services discipline utilizing standard research strategies that may include field studies.

HSE 2088 | Human Services Practicum II

Practicum Credit: 4

Provides placement in a service agency where the student applies the values, concepts and skills gained in theory courses to the actual process of helping people. Emphasis is on sharpening skills and knowledge, use of self in the helping process, understanding systems and use of community resources.

Prerequisite: HSE 1088 with a grade of C or better

Note: This class will be offered in the spring semester only. 150 additional service learning hours required.