Master of Science in Human Services with a concentration in Non-Profit Management

HSV501

Master of Human Services Preparatory Course - 0 Credits

This course is designed as an introduction to the MSHSV program in addition to providing an orientation to the process and technology essential for success in the program. This course will help develop critical thinking skills, professional graduate level writing skills, and review APA writing rules necessary for graduate students to complete the MSHSV program. The course will also be an introduction to quantitative and qualitative methods in research and serve to satisfy the statistics course requirement for admission to the MSHSV program. Additionally, the course will also expose students to relevant ethical and multicultural considerations necessary to be successful as a human service provider. This is a no-credit, pass/fail course with no pre-requisites.

HSV502

Human Services Ethics and Diversity - 3 Credits

Consideration of theoretical and practical standards for ethically dealing with individuals and information about them in a multicultural framework within a variety of human service settings.

HSV504

Human Development through the Lifecycle - 3 Credits

Examination of theories that are important to the study of lifespan development.  Approaches to physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development throughout the lifespan will be examined with a focus on the influence of context and culture on human development.

HSV510

Human Services Policy - 3 Credits

A current examination of the social and public policies that impact the human service organization.  The course will address how human service organizations design, implement, and manage human service programs in response to the political environment and changes in the social environment.

HSV511

Human Service Management - 3 Credits (To be offered beginning January 2013)

This course provides students with knowledge, theory and technical skills in the administration of human service delivery systems. Course content includes management theory, principles of organization, planning, budgeting, fiscal responsibility, supervision and human resource management.

HSV512

Applied Research Methods in Human Services - 3 Credits

This course presents an overview of frequently used quantitative and qualitative research methods. It prepares students to be critical consumers of scholarly social science research. It also examines the ways in which social science research can inform daily practice in various social service agencies.

Prerequisite: Completion of at least 21-24 credits

HSV593 & HSV594

Field Practicum I & II - 3 Credits

A two-module field placement designed to provide students with supervised human service experience in their particular areas of specialization. In addition to working in two field settings for a total of 360 hours, students are required to attend three online seminars for the first module of each field practicum. You are also required to contact your academic advisor prior to registering for these courses to insure that you have taken the necessary steps to secure a field placement prior to beginning these courses

Prerequisite: HSV520 or HSV521 and HSV524

HSV593 & HSV594

Field Practicum I & II - 3 Credits

A two-module field placement designed to provide students with supervised human service experience in their particular areas of specialization. In addition to working in two field settings for a total of 360 hours, students are required to attend three online seminars for the first module of each field practicum. You are also required to contact your academic advisor prior to registering for these courses to insure that you have taken the necessary steps to secure a field placement prior to beginning these courses

Prerequisite: HSV520 or HSV521 and HSV524

HSV698

Capstone Research Project 1 - 2 credits

In this course, students will apply an action research approach to the development of an applied research project proposal. Students will be required to design practiced-based projects based on the application of human services principles to specific real-life problems to demonstrate theory applied to practice. Based on an “area of interests” statement created at the culmination of HSV512 and a comprehensive literature search, students will submit a research proposal for review and approval. NOTE: No transfer credits are allowed for this course.

Prerequisite: HSV512 and 21-24 credits

HSV699

Capstone Research Project II — 2 credits

Students will apply an action research approach to the development of an applied research project proposal. Students will be required to design practiced-based projects based on the application of human services principles to specific real life problems to demonstrate theory applied to practice. Based on work completed in HSV 698, students will complete their applied research project by creating and submitting remaining aspects of the project including the gathering data section, data analysis and interpretation section, findings and implications leading towards action section, reference section, abstract section, first rough draft, and the final submission of the completed project. Students are required to have successfully completed HSV 698 before completing this course. NOTE: No transfer credits are allowed for this course.

Prerequisite: HSV698

HSV540

Human Service Management and Information Technology - 3 Credits

The course will survey the basic theoretical and conceptual skills required for the effective management of human service organizations in today’s varied and complex environment. The course also focuses on information technology applications and systems based on current computer and communication technology for human service managers.

HSV541

Finanical Management of Non-Profit Organizations - 3 Credits

This course teaches students the principles of financial management required for the planning, budgeting, and control functions of human service organizations. It includes the skills required for the analysis and interpretation of financial statements, interim and end-of-year reports, and the financial disclosures required by agency funding sources.

HSV542

Resource Management in Human Services - 3 Credits

This course explores the working knowledge of human resource management in non-profit and public sectors of organizations using legal, technical and practical concepts. The course also examines issues related to compliance with federal and state employment laws, compensation systems, practical and affordable recruitment/retention strategies, problem performance analysis, and the development of personnel policies and job descriptions. The course teaches students how to combine human resource management theory with useful management practice to achieve organizational mission.

HSV544

Organizational Behavior and Development - 3 Credits

This course explores individual and small group behavior in organizations and the interpretation of this behavior in the context of the managerial environment. The nature of such concepts as influence, power and control, attitudes, communication, conflict, and interpersonal relations is explored to provide understanding of the dynamics of group behavior within organizations.