10 courses with the subject HSERV, 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.
HSERV 101Introduction to Social Work3
This course provides an orientation to the profession of social work. It offers an overview of the profession’s history, values, ethics, and knowledge base. The course provides a broad overview of the role and practice of social workers in addressing and advocating with five key social issues: Poverty, Mental Illness, Substance Abuse, Family and Child Welfare and Health Care.
HSERV 102Human Behavior in the Social Environment3
Human Behavior in the Social Environment offers the bio-psycho-social dimensions of human development and behavior. The bio-psycho-social perspective centers the individual within their environment and integrates the strengths, challenges, stressors, and life tasks that occur throughout the lifespan. The course explores the experiences of culture, race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomics, and the social realities of inequity in understanding human development and behavior.
This course analyzes the historical roots and present-day dynamics of privilege and disadvantage rooted in racism, sexism, classism, and other forms of social oppression. Students will examine past and current instances of social inequality and injustice and gain an understanding of social justice advocacy and the skills necessary to participate ethically in a multi-cultural world.
This course accompanies HSERV 261 Social Work Practicum I and introduces students to social work and practice with groups. Students will study the theoretical framework of generalist social work practice and begin to learn the principles and methodologies of the group process. Students are introduced to the knowledge, values, and skills related to group dynamics and group development and leadership.
This course will introduce students to the foundations of social work practice with individuals and families. Students are introduced to the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for culturally competent social work practice, with particular focus on engagement, assessment, interviewing, advocacy, and self-awareness.
Students will develop the skills necessary to help individuals and families in need of comprehensive social services. They will learn how to complete a focused client assessment, create a service plan, identify resources, and develop strategies for the implementation of services. Students will apply a strengths-based perspective and will work from a stance of cultural humility.
HSERV 268Introduction to Research and Statistical Methods3
This course is designed to prepare students to read, critically evaluate, and use research in Human Services. The course will provide the basic concepts of probability, descriptive, and inferential statistics and how they are utilized in research. Course content includes: scientific method, literature review, ethical standards, research methodology and design, tools of descriptive statistics, statistical problem solving, and the review and utilization of research findings.
