18 courses with the subject HMS, 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.
HMS 110Introduction to Human Services3
The purpose of this course is to examine the broad range of services and functions of the human service professional in his or her workplace. You will become knowledgeable about the many roles and functions of the human service professional, gain an understanding of the types of agencies where human service professionals are employed, and be exposed to an overview of the human service profession. The course will help you understand important issues related to the development of effective human service and assist you in seeing the importance of ethical, professional, legal, and multicultural issues in the human services profession. This course is the first course in your educational career to become a professional in the human services field.
This course provides a general overview of counseling theories, an introduction to counseling techniques, the conditions which facilitate an effective counseling relationship, and stages in the counseling process. Students will be introduced to the foundational counseling theories that will be necessary for the student’s success in more advanced counseling courses. This experiential course will emphasize practice as well as didactic information. Students will be introduced to the “common factors” that have been found through empirical research to have a significant impact on client satisfaction and therapeutic outcome, as such Aponte and Kissil’s “the person of the therapist” and style, the therapeutic relationship, and techniques that cut across different models. It is hoped that students not only develop a working knowledge of the major counseling theories but also how these theories create an environment for change in clients. Introduction to process recordings.
This course is designed to introduce students to social science research and to develop student research and analytical skills. Students are introduced to the theory and logic of research, the ethics that guide the research process, and to the range of research methods generally employed in the social sciences. Attention will be paid to research design, data collection, elementary data analysis, and report writing. The course includes discussion of specific methodological approaches. Students completing this course will have a better understanding of how to conduct their own research in the field of Human Services as well as a better understanding of how to evaluate the research of others.
This course examines the history and evolution of case management as a human service delivery strategy. Case management models will be examined within the context of socio-cultural determinants that have shaped the evolution of case management from early inception to today, including economic downturns and continuing financial struggles for individuals, families, communities, and states, federal legislation, emerging client groups, technology, shifting demographics, funding challenges, new service delivery models. Students will learn about the phases of the assessment process, along with strategies to develop strength-based assessments and service plans. The ethical dimensions and challenges faced by case managers will be explored as students engage in activities that emphasize quality service delivery, cultural competence, and strategies to promote professional growth, clinical supervision, wellness, self-care, and continuing education. Of particular emphasis is the concept of advocacy and ways case managers may become involved in individual, community, and policy advocacy including the concepts of micro, mezzo and macro resources and their impact on individuals and families. A new model of case management, called adaptive social service leadership, will be presented as a way to help case managers respond to the dynamic nature of social services in today’s world.
The Associate Degree Program Internship is designed to give students hands-on-experience in a human services environment and to assist students transitioning from college to the workplace. Emphasis will be placed on developing positive workplace habits, attitudes, and behaviors, which will enable associate level students to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and to meet employer expectations upon graduation.
Prior approval by the Department Chairperson is required before registration
HMS 280HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES CAPSTONE I3
(ONLINE PROGRAM ONLY) The capstone course draws upon knowledge acquired throughout the program, synthesized through a final project that reflects students’ individual interests, skills and professional goals. The purpose of this class is to reflect upon learning experiences, demonstrate ability to organize thoughts, ideas and materials, offer support to fellow students, and demonstrate their preparation and readiness for work. The course applies the social science theory theories and best practices of evidence analysis to current events and reviews the theoretical foundations of the economics, political science and sociology disciplines.
The Capstone course must be taken in the tenth or eleventh term of a student’s online degree program.
HMS 310Human Services and Disabilities3
This course is designed to expand the knowledge base of future human services professionals as well as all members of society to better understand and support the diverse needs and interests of individuals with disabilities. The course will introduce class members to the concept of disability and the field of special education. We will examine the history, etiology, and characteristics of specific categories of disability labels as well as educational and other federally mandated programs designed to support the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in schools and communities. Topics germane to the study of disability, disability justice, and the field of special education will also be explored, including current controversies and trends.
This course focuses on issues of diversity, oppression, and social justice as well as methods of inclusion. It is designed to prepare CW’s Human Services program students to be knowledgeable of people’s biases based on race, ethnicity, culture, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, social and economic status, political ideology, disability and how these contribute to discrimination and oppression. Students will learn about diverse cultures, family structure, roles, immigration, and assimilation experiences of marginalized groups. Students will also learn about the influence of dominant culture on these diverse and marginalized (population at risk) groups, as well as the potential for gender fluidity, which can add to marginalization, and the opportunities for understanding and inclusion.
This course is an introduction to the theoretical concepts and methodological approaches in child and adolescent development. Developmental processes through maturation and learning will be examined. Different theoretical perspectives (biological, cognitive, social, behavioral, emotional, and evolutionary) will be explored, and relevant research discussed. This course explores the principles and theories of normal child growth and development from birth through adolescence. The course will focus on the physical, social, emotional and cognitive domains of development and their application. Topics include well-known theories of development, The College of Westchester 117
This course is designed to acquaint the student with a richer understanding of loss through the life span. The course of grief varies with individuals and change resulting from loss can be transformative or life threatening as each person strives to entertain new meanings and review long-held assumptions. In addition to examining the variations in an individual's path through grief and loss, a more general grieving paradigm will be presented. Students will gain a more complex understanding of how age and developmental stage affect perceptions and coping style. Special types of losses will be reviewed. Students will have the opportunity to practice helpful responses to loss as they learn how to facilitate healthy adaptation to change. A specific focus on death and dying and related treatment concerns will also be addressed.
This course is designed to familiarize the students with small groups function. The course will highlight some of the dynamics of group process, as well as how people communicate in groups. Issues related to selecting participants, deciding structure, methods of decision of making and ethical practice will be discussed. Group Dynamics explores the various stages of therapeutic groups, including group development. Emphasis is on basic group theory, process, and effective practice skills. Students are acquainted with task-oriented and treatment-oriented groups in a broad range of settings. This course may incorporate experiential learning where students learn about group processes via group exercises in class.
Through this course students will learn to apply the various sociological theories and research methods appropriate to the study of intimate relationships, marriages, and families, and examine the impact and influence the social institution of marriage maintains on the formation and alteration of human relationships in the past, present, and future and how those impacts are related to people’s lives. The course will explore and examine social, economic, and policy trends related to the changing nature of marriages and families within the U.S. and globally and students will learn to critically analyze topics related to intimate relationships, marriage, and family life and how those topics are related to family life choices, attitudes regarding relationships, marriage and family, maintaining healthy/effective relationships, the relationship between family/relationship well-being and various dimensions of health, etc.
THIS COURSE IS FOR DAY DIVISION STUDENTS – GROUND PROGRAM ONLY The Human Services Internship II course provides the culminating experience for students in the Human Services Bachelor of Science degree program. It will provide students an opportunity to demonstrate they have achieved the goals for learning established within the program. The Internship course integrates coursework, knowledge, skills, and practical learning to enable the student to demonstrate a broad mastery of learning across the curriculum for future employability and further career advancement.
The Internship course must be taken within the final two semesters of the student’s degree program.
HMS 470AHuman Services Internship II A3
THIS COURSE IS FOR EVENING DIVISION STUDENTS – GROUND PROGRAM ONLY The Human Services Internship II course provides the culminating experience for students in the Human Services Bachelor of Science degree program. It will provide students an opportunity to demonstrate they have achieved the goals for learning established within the program. The Internship course integrates coursework, knowledge, skills, and practical learning to enable the student to demonstrate a broad mastery of learning across the curriculum for future employability and further career advancement. The College of Westchester 118
The Internship course must be taken within the final two semesters of the student’s degree program.
HMS 470BHuman Services Internship II B3
THIS COURSE IS FOR EVENING DIVISION STUDENTS – GROUND PROGRAM ONLY The Human Services Internship II course provides the culminating experience for students in the Human Services Bachelor of Science degree program. It will provide students an opportunity to demonstrate they have achieved the goals for learning established within the program. The Internship course integrates coursework, knowledge, skills, and practical learning to enable the student to demonstrate a broad mastery of learning across the curriculum for future employability and further career advancement.
(ONLINE PROGRAM ONLY) The purpose of this class is to reflect upon learning experiences, demonstrate ability to organize thoughts, ideas, and materials for written proposals, receive and offer support to fellow students, accept and handle criticism and gain greater self-awareness of one’s preparation and readiness for work using a project management skill set. The course applies social science theory and best practices of evidence analysis to current events and reviews the theoretical foundations of the economics, political science, and sociology disciplines. Students will evaluate the comparative utilities of these disciplines in analyzing social problems and apply them to specific social policy dilemmas. Through a mixture of discussions and written analyses, students will review major theories, organize, and relate theoretical principles to evidence about real-world problems and gain experience analyzing decision-making difficulties that attend important social policy subjects.
The Capstone course must be taken in the final two semesters of a student’s online degree program.
HMS 480BHUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES CAPSTONE II B3
(ONLINE PROGRAM ONLY) The purpose of this class is to reflect upon learning experiences, demonstrate ability to organize thoughts, ideas, and materials for written proposals, receive and offer support to fellow students, accept and handle criticism and gain greater self-awareness of one’s preparation and readiness for work using a project management skill set. The course applies social science theory and best practices of evidence analysis to current events and reviews the theoretical foundations of the economics, political science, and sociology disciplines. Students will evaluate the comparative utilities of these disciplines in analyzing social problems and apply them to specific social policy dilemmas. Through a mixture of discussions and written analyses, students will review major theories, organize, and relate theoretical principles to evidence about real-world problems and gain experience analyzing decision-making difficulties that attend important social policy subjects.
