Course List
Pre-Course Academic Writing in Human Services
HSC312 Foundations of Human Services
HSC297 Field Experience in the Human Services I
HSC328 Social Welfare Policy
HSC314 Human Behavior and Social Environment
HSC392X Research Design and Analysis
HSC430 Statistical Theories and Applications
HSC297 Field Experience in the Human Services II
HSC342 Individual Practices and Interventions
HSC343 Group Practices and Interventions
HSC440 Not-For-Profit Management
HSC297 Field Experience in the Human Services III
HSC357 Advocacy and Social Justice
HSC365 Cultural Competence
HSC472 Legal and Ethical Issues in Human Services
HSC297 Field Experience in the Human Services IV
HSC481X Faith and Life Issues
HSC477 Concepts of Leadership
HSC496 Portfolio
Courses and sequence are subject to change.
Course Descriptions
Pre-Course: Academic Writing in Human Services
HSC312 Foundations of Human Services
Explores the range of human problems and ways in which care is provided for the whole person, surveying community resources and developing an understanding of the ways in which human services are carried out in various settings, including secular and faith-based agencies, as well as exploring the role of the human services professional within these settings. Ethical issues in human services practice are also examined.
HSC297 Field Experience in the Human Services I
Provides supervision of skill development and an introduction to the network of community services. Students fulfill 120 clinical hours at a human services agency and participate in three seminars. HSC397, 497, and 407 provide continued supervision in field experience.
HSC328 Social Welfare Policy
Examines current social welfare policy and programs and how the history of social welfare has influenced current social policy and human services practice.
HSC314 Human Behavior and Social Environment
Focuses on human development and behavior within various social systems, including the conditions needed for optimal growth and development, and the application of this knowledge to human services practice. This course uses an ecological perspective in understanding what influences human behavior across diverse backgrounds and contexts.
HSC392X Research Design and Analysis
Explores the use of research in human service settings, including research design, data collection and analysis, and presentation findings.
HSC430 Statistical Theories and Applications
Analyzes parametric and nonparametric statistics commonly used in the human services.
*HSC297 Field Experience in the Human Services II
HSC342 Individual Practices and Interventions
Examines the roles, tasks, and functions of the human service practitioner, including the theoretical foundation of various human service interventions with individuals and families.
HSC343 Group Practices and Interventions
Examines the roles, tasks, and functions of the human service practitioner, including the theoretical foundation of various human service interventions with groups and families.
HSC440 Not-For-Profit Management
Explores the practical aspects of effective management in not-forprofit human service agencies.
*HSC297 Field Experience in the Human Services III
HSC357 Advocacy and Social Justice
Explores the various dimensions of human diversity and at-risk groups within our society, the history of vulnerable groups, and theories of social oppression.
HSC365 Cultural Competence
Divergence or Defiance Explores concepts related to the development of acquiring competence in counseling individuals from various cultures and ethnic backgrounds in the human services. Includes an evaluation of the interface between viewing human behavior from a perspective of cultural diversity versus one of deviance, particularly with regard to an evaluation of the nature of divergent behavior and the resultant effect on the individual and society as a whole.
HSC472 Legal and Ethical Issues in Human Services
Examines principles and practices of ethical human service professionals, including: professional standards, laws related to service delivery, confidentiality, informed consent and privileged communication.
*HSC297 Field Experience in the Human Services IV
HSC481X Faith and Life Issues
Develops an understanding of biblical and other faith-oriented world views, with the implications and applications of these understandings to all dimensions of contemporary life.
HSC477 Concepts of Leadership
Explores the knowledge, skills, and qualities necessary for personal, team and organizational leadership. Examines issues of individual development, strategic planning, motivation, influence and change. Evaluates various leadership theories, including Servant Leadership, and their application to the human service field.
HSC496 Portfolio
Provides a capstone of students' major experience through the assemblage and organization of a portfolio of work demonstrating mastery of the program’s learning outcomes. Portfolios present evidence of students' understanding of key theories, as well as application of these theories.
