HUMS - Human Services

Course Descriptions

HUMS 5000 Foundations of Human Service (3)

This course provides the foundation for the personal and conceptual skills required for a human services professional. It introduces the historical development of the human services field, human services legislative, policy, human resource, and client management frameworks, methodology and data analysis, and the interpersonal skills necessary for a human services professional.

HUMS 5200 Social Welfare Policy (3)

This course examines national and international social welfare policy relevant to human services and the influence of political, economic and social dynamics on policy and policymaking.

HUMS 5800 Field Experience I (3)

This course provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills in a human services agency. The experience will emphasize professionalism, critical thinking, ethics, research-based practices, assessment and evaluation of human service agencies. Prerequisites: HUMS 5000 and HUMS 5200.

HUMS 5850 Field Experience II (3)

This course provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills in a human services agency. This continuation of the field experience will prepare students for self-directed professional human service practice. Prerequisite: HUMS 5800.