Curriculum
| General Education Requirements | 60 crs |
| Common Core | 12 crs |
| ENG110 College Writing
ENG110 College Writing - 3 Credits This course is designed to develop and refine the analytical/critical reading skills and the substantive writing skills of freshmen. This intensive writing class will focus on writing essays of varying length and expose students to the various rhetorical modes of writing that will contribute to their success in university courses and their chosen careers. |
3 crs |
| ENG120 College Writing II
ENG120 College Writing II - 3 Credits College Writing II looks to expand upon the writing skills attained in ENG110. As a student-centered course, students explore their own writing in peer, group, and self-review skill sessions. Students enhance self-editing skills and increase awareness of the revision skills needed in both college coursework and in careers. The course will further develop students' understanding of the writing process from pre-writing to final draft. This course encourages students to have their writing evaluated across the curriculum. The course culminates in a research essay and portfolio of original work. |
3 crs |
| COM107 Intro to Communications
COM107 Intro to Communications - 3 credits This introductory course will focus on the knowledge and skills that students need to become competent communicators. This information and these skills will include speaking, listening, media literacy, computer-mediated communication, cultural sensitivity, workplace communication, group dynamics, and critical thinking. Students will prepare and present speeches and group projects that utilize media and technology. Emphasis will be place on personal, social and workplace interaction both individually and in group settings. |
3 crs |
| CIS112 Introduction to Computing
CIS112 Introduction to Computing - 3 Credits This course strives to meet the high level of computer literacy required of all students earning a degree from the university. Special emphasis is placed on the ethical use of computer technology for information analysis and communications. Computer units introduce the Internet, Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Students who feel they have attained computer literacy and earn 70 percent on an exemption exam may substitute any other 3-credit course for this core requirement. Students may prove competency by passing a waiver examination. No credit is granted if the requirement is waived. |
3 crs |
| Humanities | 12 crs |
| Elective | 3 crs |
| Elective | 3 crs |
| Elective | 3 crs |
| Elective | 3 crs |
| Social Sciences | 12 crs |
| Elective | 3 crs |
| Elective | 3 crs |
| Elective | 3 crs |
| Elective | 3 crs |
| Math | 6 crs |
| MAT105 Quantitative Methods
MAT105 Quantitative Methods - 3 Credits This course is a survey of elementary algebra, personal finance, probability, and statistics. Topics include: solving algebraic equations and graphing, recognizing and solving ratio and inequality problems, applications involving percentage and interest, applying the definition of probability, and elementary data analysis of graphs, including finding mean, median and mode. Topics will focus on real-life situations, decision making skills and problem solving. This course is intended to prepare the student with the skills necessary for a subsequent course in statistics. |
3 crs |
| MAT220 Statistics
MAT220 Statistics I - 3 Credits This course acquaints students with the fundamentals of modern statistics. It includes basic concepts of descriptive statistics and inferences about the mean, proportion, and variance of one population. The course also includes an introduction to probability and to linear correlation and regression. Prerequisite: MAT120 or placement examination. |
3 crs |
| Science | 3 crs |
| Elective | 3 crs |
| Unrestricted Electives | 15 crs |
| Elective | 3 crs |
| Elective | 3 crs |
| Elective | 3 crs |
| Elective | 3 crs |
| Elective | 3 crs |
| Leadership Course | 3 crs |
| LCS105 Elements of Organizations
LCS105 Elements of Organization - 3 Credits Students need a basic understanding of how organizations work in order to manage their personal and professional lives. This course provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the foundations underlying all organizations (businesses, non-profit and governmental organizations) specifically as they relate to the nature of: management and leadership, economics both domestically and internationally, ethics, social responsibility, entrepreneurship, human resource management, marketing/advertising, e-commerce, information technology, accounting, investments, money and personal finances. |
3 crs |
| Major, Core and Concentrations | 51 crs |
| Designated Writing Course | 3 crs |
| HSV450 Senior Seminar in Human Services Administration
HSV450 Senior Seminar in Human Services Administration - 3 Credits This is a capstone course in which students will analyze their personal and professional development during their college experience. They will be required to engage in a scholarly investigation of some aspect of human services, which will then be presented and discussed in a seminar environment. Prerequisite: HSV Senior majors only or permission of instructor. |
3 crs |
| Major Core | 27 crs |
| HSV101 Introduction to Human Services
HSV101 Introduction to Human Services - 3 Credits This course studies the history of the theory and practice of social welfare. It examines the development and function of social work services in residential treatment, income maintenance, psychiatric services, correctional services, medical services, services for the aged, and community services. |
3 crs |
| HSV260 Social Welfare
HSV260 Social Welfare - 3 Credits This course examines human needs and the resources made available to assist families and individuals in need. The historical and philosophical roots of social welfare from ancient cultures to contemporary America are considered. The course provides an analysis of social welfare systems including their basic concepts and economic and political determinants. Cross listed with SOC260. |
3 crs |
| HSV364 Human Behavior in the Social Env.
HSV364 Human Behavior in the Social Environment - 3 Credits This course traces the development of human behavior in primary groups throughout the life cycle. It follows maturational, emotional, cognitive, and social systems theory from early life development through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood into old age, with a focus on the individual and primary groups. Cross listed with SOC364. |
3 crs |
| HSV365 Intervention Methods
HSV365 Intervention Methods of Human Services - 3 Credits This course is an introduction to the theories, principles, and skills of the generic helping process in social work practice. Students learn how to engage a client, along with assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and follow-up as applied to individuals and families. Prerequisites: HSV101 and at least 3 additional hours in Human Services. |
3 crs |
| HSV400 Ethical/Legal Issues in Human Services
HSV400 Ethical and Legal Issues in Human Services - 3 Credits This course surveys ethical, legal, and professional issues facing human service practitioners. The course is designed to teach a process of ethical decision-making and to increase awareness of the moral and legal complexities in the field of human services. It includes consideration of the human service worker's ethical responsibilities to clients, colleagues, practice settings, and the profession. Prerequisite: HSV 101 or permission of instructor |
3 crs |
| HSV405 Human Service Administration
HSV405 Human Service Administration - 3 Credits This course introduces students to the principles of Human Service administration. Emphasis is on the basic skills required to effectively manage agency staff and other resources in human service organizational settings. The focus of the course is on the unique needs of human service managers in planning, organizing, budgeting, and supervising their programs and organizations within an every-changing social environment. Prerequisite: HSV 101 or permission of the instructor. |
3 crs |
| HSV460/461 Human Services Practicum
HSV460 & HSV461 Human Services Practicum - 6 Credits This course provides prospective human services workers with an opportunity to learn experientially at a human service agency in the community. The focus of this internship is for the student to learn how an agency functions and experience being a part of that agency. Requires a minimum of forty hours in the agency environment for each hour of academic credit earned. Human Services majors and required to complete internships at two separate agencies. |
6 crs |
| HSV455 OR | 3 crs |
| HSV341 | |
| Concentration | 15 crs |
| Concentration Course | 3 crs |
| Concentration Course | 3 crs |
| Concentration Course | 3 crs |
| Concentration Course | 3 crs |
| Concentration Course | 3 crs |
| Directed Electives | 6 crs |
| Directed Elective | 3 crs |
| Directed Elective | 3 crs |
| Career and Self-Awareness | 6 crs. |
| CSS101 Learning Across the Lifespan
CSS101 College Success Seminar: Learning Across the Lifespan - 3 credits This course provides theoretical bases and practical strategies for lifelong learning. Students will become aware of university resources, as well as the policies and procedures critical to success at Post. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, study skills, analytical reading, effective writing, reasoning, problem-solving, time management and strategies for college success necessary to support learning in a university environment. Students will analyze their own learning abilities and styles and develop effective practices for learning throughout their lifetime. Students will explore their motivations and the external determinants that affect their educational, personal, and career success. Students will learn the role of active learning in a successful life. . |
3 crs. |
| PSS301 Work Life and Career Development
PSS301 Professional Success Seminar: Work, Life and Career Development - 3 credits This course provides practical approaches to managing one’s career, working with others in teams, understanding other’s perceptions of one’s performance, managing upwards and sideways for success, maneuvering through a changing work environment and global marketplace, and networking inside and outside of one’s organization. Students will explore the changing global environment of business and the skills and knowledge that tomorrow’s workforce will demand. |
3 crs. |
| Grand Total | 120 crs |
B.S. in Human Services Concentrations |
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| Management | |
| Human Services Management | 15 crs |
| MGT105 Principles of Management
MGT105 Principles of Management - 3 Credits This course is an introduction to the principles of management and their application in public and private, profit and non-profit organizations. Students will explore the areas of employee motivation, group behavior, leadership, strategic planning, organizational design, and career opportunities. Emphasis is on the research and techniques available to assist in the development of requisite management skills. |
3 crs |
| MGT201 Human Resource Management
MGT201 Human Resource Management - 3 Credits This course includes the presentation, analysis, and discussion of the specific functions of an organization's Human Resources Department, including the human relations knowledge and skills vital to the success of any manager. Students will explore the standards of performance that are expected of managers, subordinates, and the organization with a special emphasis on the supportive relationship needed between employees and their organizations. This course also will explore a number of contemporary and controversial issues related to human resource management. Prerequisite: MGT105 |
3 crs |
| MGT350 Public Management
MGT350 Public Management - 3 Credits This course studies the management of public organizations/government at the local, state, and federal levels. Emphasis is on the transferability of traditional business management skills to the public sector. There is discussion of evolving career opportunities with emphasis on the variety of educational programs in public management. Prerequisite: MGT105. |
3 crs |
| MGT405 Organization Behavior
MGT405 Organizational Behavior - 3 Credits This course includes the study of individual and small group behavior in organizations and the interpretation of this behavior in the context of the managerial environment. Students will explore the nature of such concepts as influence, power and control, attitudes, communication, conflict, and interpersonal relations as a means of understanding of the dynamics of group behavior. Prerequisite: MGT105. |
3 crs |
| MGT Elective | 3 crs |
| Counseling | |
| Human Services Counseling | 15 crs |
| HSV301 Intervention Methods
HSV301 Interviewing Methods – 3 Credits This course provides an opportunity to learn basic communication skills and interviewing techniques essential for working with people. An emphasis is placed on developing skills in listening, intake, assessment and evaluation, referral and report writing. Case studies will be used to explore typical presenting problems and appropriate responses. |
3 crs |
| HSV303 Intro to Counseling
HSV303 Introduction to Counseling – 3 Credits This course provides an introduction to the basic principles, skills, methods and techniques employed in the counseling process. The focus is on establishing rapport, developing a therapeutic alliance, assessment, conceptualizing strategies for intervention, and the planning and delivering counseling services. The course will also promote exploration into personal values and professional ethics. |
3 crs |
| HSV309 Theories of Counseling
HSV309 Theories of Counseling – 3 Credits This course will introduce the student to the basic concepts, theories and approaches that are applied to human services counseling. Students will compare and contrast the various theories that impact contemporary counseling including analytic, experiential, relational, action-oriented and systems approaches. |
3 crs |
| HSV330 Group Counseling
HSV330 Group Counseling – 3 Credits This course presents a theoretical foundation for group process and counseling techniques. Students are introduced to the skills and requirements needed for effective group counseling including communication, leadership, problem solving, decision-making, and establishing group membership, norms and goals. |
3 crs |
| HSV428 Crisis Intervention Counseling | 3 crs |
| Criminal Justice | |
| Human Services Criminal Justice | 15 crs |
| CRJ101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
Error processing SSI file |
3 crs |
| CRJ103 Introduction to Corrections
Error processing SSI file |
3 crs |
| CRJ331 Community Corrections
Error processing SSI file |
3 crs |
| Criminal Justice Elective | 3 crs |
| Criminal Justice Elective | 3 crs |
The university reserves the right to change or update the curriculum at any time. The university will notify students of any changes officially through the university website.