32 courses with the subject HMSV, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HMSV 5002Theory and Application in Human Services4
This course presents contemporary social problems addressed by human services professionals in the field and familiarizes students with the community resources available to them. Students examine the theories behind human services delivery and management in order to gain a broader understanding of the human services profession and the role of human services professionals within various delivery settings. Must be taken during the first quarter by students who have been admitted to the MS in Human Services degree program. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
HMSV 5314Program Development and Evaluation in Human Services4
In this course, students examine needs assessment, program development, and program evaluation as fundamental tools in a variety of organizations. In particular, students use research-based models and best practices to inform program development and evaluation in for-profit, nonprofit, and government settings. Students also gain the skills they need to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and address ethical implications of various approaches to program development and evaluation.
HMSV 5316The Effective Use of Analytics in Human Services4
In this course, students develop the skills needed to apply the early aspects of the life cycle of human services analytics. Students examine the various data sources, data models, and algorithms and use basic tools to complete an analysis. Students also collaborate within teams to evaluate case studies and explore the ways in which stakeholders' needs are met through data analytics.
HMSV 5334Self-Development for Human Service Professionals4
This course is a survey of theories, research, and concepts that highlight the importance of various individual and group experiences. Students consider the effects of personal characteristics and evaluate the role of the human services and educational professional in addressing the needs of clients and colleagues in the workforce. Students also apply a variety of theoretical approaches and methodologies to real-life scenarios.
HMSV 5340Leading in For-Profit, Nonprofit, and Government Organizations4
This course familiarizes students with the unique expressions of leadership in for-profit, nonprofit, and government organizations. Students differentiate among the capacities of various types of leaders and stakeholders to ensure continuous leadership and organizational development.
HMSV 5390Interpersonal and Leadership Skills for Human Services Professionals4
In this course, students develop the fundamental professional communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and information literacy skills necessary for working with individuals, communities, and agencies. Throughout the course, students apply techniques for developing goals and recommending strategies and explore appropriate ways for disseminating information to assist stakeholders in achieving those goals. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
HMSV 5402Social Change and Public Policy in Human Services4
In this course, students examine the concepts, principles, and stages of public policy development and analysis in the human services field. Students gain an understanding of the approaches used by policymakers and policy analysts to evaluate the effects of programs and projects on societal problems in for-profit, nonprofit, and government settings. Other course topics include the policy process, agenda setting, advocacy, analysis, political process management, policy implementation, and public policy evaluation feedback based on information gained from the field.
HMSV 5410Financial Management and Budgeting in Human Service Organizations4
In this course, students examine human service program revenue sources and assess budgeting strategies and expense allocations associated with the management of human services organizations. In particular, students explore the complexities of financial and budget management in for-profit, nonprofit, and government human services organizations. Students also examine issues related to voluntarism, hiring, salaries, compensation and benefits, technology upgrades, and operational requirement assessments.
HMSV 5420Developing Innovative Human Service Organizations4
Students in this course explore the elements of organizational development, design, and change in human services organizations. Students evaluate design and change theories; explain creativity and implementation in organizations through innovative practices; and investigate the technological tools needed to lead for future growth in for-profit, nonprofit, and government organizations. In addition, students analyze the philosophy of an organization, including its purpose and values, and discuss how creative innovation can strongly impact the organization's stakeholders.
HMSV 5430Leading Adaptive Organizational Systems in Human Services4
In this course, students analyze emerging theories of leadership in complex and dynamic human services programs that are capable of adapting to significant policy, social, or environmental changes. Throughout the course, students assess the impact of leadership style, policy changes, and funding sources on organizational operations through adaptive leadership models. Students also explore their own personal leadership style and philosophy of leadership through various learning exercises and practice incorporating human services concepts in a problem-solving scenario.
HMSV 8004Advanced Human Services Leadership and Practice4
Students in this course develop an understanding of human service leadership and practice. Students analyze the attributes that scholar-practitioners exhibit for effective service delivery, including data-driven decision-making skills and multidisciplinary collaboration strategies. Students also apply the principles of ethical leadership within the field of human services.
Students develop their research skills by demonstrating an understanding of quantitative and qualitative methodologies and when to apply each type. Students differentiate between theoretical and action research and how to utilize action research to investigate concerns of either human services organizations or communities. Students also examine how laws, regulations and ethical implications must be considered when conducting research.
HMSV 8210Advanced Program Development in the Human Service Sector4
Students synthesize their knowledge of evidence-based human services interventions to develop human services programs, including program evaluation plans. Students apply leadership strategies as well as consider ethical issues, demographics, and various perspectives when considering program development. Additionally, students apply knowledge of multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure the program meets clients’ and communities’ needs as well as advocate for program funding.
Students examine the ethical and leadership responsibilities of human service professionals. Students synthesize ethical principles with leadership roles in public and private settings and evaluate the ways professionals apply ethics and leadership in their work with client and community populations, including considering challenges in service provision during client encounters. Students also distinguish between ethical and legal responsibilities for human services professionals.
HMSV 8214Funding and Grant Writing Skills for Human Services4
Students engage in a comprehensive examination of the process of writing proposals for various sources of funding including grants and requests for proposals for programs or projects in for-profit, nonprofit and government organizations. Students research opportunities; align the program or project goals to be funded with the purposes of the funder; develop effective communication with prospective funders; analyze components of successful funding proposals; and develop a viable proposal, including plans for award management and program evaluation.
HMSV 8218Advanced Data Analytics and Program Evaluation in Human Services4
Students examine program evaluation as a fundamental tool in nonprofit, for-profit and government organizations. Students determine the appropriate type of program evaluation to address an organization’s question or need. Additionally, students justify the type of data needed to answer the question as well as data analysis strategies while taking ethical considerations into account. Students also present the findings effectively in narrative format as well as visually.
HMSV 8220Scholarly and Professional Writing in Human Services4
Students develop their writing skills by examining the differences between scholarly writing and professional writing. Students hone basic writing skills (grammar, spelling, mechanical errors) and apply APA formatting rules. Students also examine ways to organize their thoughts and present them in narrative format for both scholarly and professional audiences as well as scholarly and professional documents. Students develop skills in reviewing research from peer-reviewed journals as well as theoretical writings that may be applicable to their upcoming doctoral projects.
Students apply their research skills to conduct a needs assessment. Students identify an organization or community’s problem that could benefit from investigation and develop an appropriate design to study the identified problem, conduct data collection, and analyze the data to understand the problem. Students use this as a preliminary investigation that should inform their capstone project. Students present the results visually as well as in narrative format. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
Students obtain university approval of the topic for their capstone project. Students identify a topic, synthesize current research to support and justify the topic, and explain how the topic will address an organizational or community need. Students also identify an appropriate methodology for the topic. For DHS students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. of 3.0 or better.
Students finalize their proposals for their doctoral project and must secure school approval to pass the course. Students expand the literature identified in HMSV9961 and synthesize it to justify their doctoral project. Additionally, students design a feasible study with appropriate methodology. For DHS students only. Grading for this course is S/NS.
Students analyze the ethical aspects of their doctoral project and begin the literature review for their capstone project. Students secure IRB approval, if needed, and complete an ethics paper that reflects on ethical considerations for their doctoral project. Additionally, students synthesize readings on theory and current research that will be part of the literature review for their doctoral project reports. If time permits, students begin the data collection for their doctoral projects. For DHS students only. Grading for this course is S/NS.
Students complete the doctoral project in this course. Students must finalize their report as well as their deliverable and secure instructor and school approval on both to successfully complete the doctoral project, which consists of successfully presenting their findings and recommendations in both visual and narrative formats. Students write the report for a scholarly audience and the deliverable for a professional audience. For DHS students only. Grading for this course is S/NS.
