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HSM470 - Evaluation of Research and Theory in Human Services
Course Description
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to use research to inform practice in human services. Students will learn the basic ideas governing scientific inquiry in human services settings, including the formulation of research questions and review of related scientific literature. Emphasis will be placed on the skills required to connect theoretical knowledge with practical application to research with individuals, families, communities, and human services programs. Students will develop an understanding of both the ethical considerations and the issues related to human diversity involved in performing, evaluating, and using research within human services.
Credit Hours: 3
SOC460 - Community Development
Course Description
In this course, students examine urban and rural community development elements with particular attention placed on planning, zoning, land use, asset-based development, community issues, housing, community-based organizations, and globalization. Topics covered in the course are designed to prepare students for careers in community development-oriented human services organizations.Â
Credit Hours: 3
SOC310 - Intersections of Race, Class, and Gender
Course Description
This course provides a survey of historical and current issues related to race, class, and gender in society. The course includes a review of judicial, political, and economic influences on organizational diversity management which affect marginalized groups from a sociological perspective. This course fulfills a CSUG General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement.
Credit Hours: 3
PMG320 - Public Policy and Strategy
Course Description
This course introduces students to a wide range of topics important to understanding the field of public policy globally. This course brings together ideas from history, political science, communication, sociology, human services, and economics to address an important question: How have governmental associations and non-profit organizations come to shape and implement public policy to address global needs? Students will have the opportunity to evaluate current policies that address the most significant domestic and global social and public issues of today and students will also create a public policy to address a social or public issue that is of interest to them.
Credit Hours: 3
SOC300 - Working in Modern Society
Course Description
An analysis of the conditions and challenges faced by workers in contemporary society, including the meeting of both employer and individual expectations. Focus includes the balancing of numerous factors including personal life, job commitment, and career management. This course fulfills a general education requirement for social sciences. Â
Credit Hours: 3
