Human & Social Services Services Major Courses
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HUS 20553 | Introduction to Human Services (3 Credits)
Broad overview of the profession of Human Services and the social welfare system. Examines historical developments of human services and social welfare and the knowledge, values and skills required to function in the role of a human services professional. Allows participants to evaluate their strengths as a potential human services professional. Introduces field experience. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 General Psychology or SOC 10153 Social Thought or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.
HUS 21253 | The Family (3 Credits)
Explores historical, anthropological and theoretical perspectives of family. Dynamics of family relationships, communication styles and interactions addressed, as well as issues relating to dating, love and friendship, human sexuality, relationships, life styles, divorce, child rearing and other related issues. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 General Psychology or SOC 10153 Social Thought or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.
HUS 30253 | Social Policy & The Community (3 Credits)
Effects of social policy on practice; social policy analysis; process of policy formulation as it relates to human services and other social welfare professions.
HUS 40551 | Applied Skills in Human Services (3 Credits)
Examination and application of various content and skills sets appropraite to field work in human services including: case management, interviewing skills, data collection and management, grant writing, maintaining confidentiality and the appropriate use of technology, effective communication skills, working within community, state, and federal systems; maintaining health professional and client relationships; and promoting change. Course should be taken prior to internship semester. Prerequisite: HUS 20553 Social Welfare: Introduction to Human Services.
HUS 40153 | Internship: Human Services (3-APGS) (6-College)
Practices and expectations include goal and objective setting, journal writing, site meeting with the on-site supervisor and academic supervisor, on-going monitoring, and final formal evaluation.
HUS 49053 | Senior Comprehensive in Human Services (3 Credits)
Examination or project designed to assess the student's achievement of the goals of his/her major program.
PSY 20153 | Survey Developmental Psychology (3 Credits)
Study of child's developmental process from the prenatal stage to adulthood: physical, psychological and social changes a child goes through in order to adjust to his/her environment. Emphasis on areas of abuse and neglect and how they foster mental illness. Look at methods of changing behvaior of children with problems.
Choice Between PSY 30353 or SOC 40753
PSY 30353 | Psychopathology (3 Credits)
Study of biological, psychological and sociocultural influences contributing to abnormal behavior patterns. Includes history, identification, diagnosis, and treatment of various psycho-pathological disorders.
SOC 40753 | Sociology of Deviance (3 Credits)
Explores various theoretical definitions and explanations of frequency and extent of deviance and crime in society. Includes treatment of criminology with consideration of social characteristics of offenders, victims, crime rates and various punishment strategies. Prerequisite: SOC 30653 Ethnic Relations and Multiculturalism.
SOC 10453 | Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)
Introduces theory and method in social sciences as they relate to key concepts in the field of sociology including socialization, culture, status, stratification, conflict, and change.
SOC 26052 | Topics in Social Sciences (3 Credits)
Designed around special theories, practices or interests of an individual or group of students.
SOC 30653 | Intergroup Relations (3 Credits)
Focuses on inter-group and intra-group experiences of various groups within the United States. Includes impact of integration, discrimination, prejudice, and social dynamics of conflict and assimilation to various groups. Prerequisite: SOC 10153 Social Thought or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.
*Minimum Requirement for internship is 6 credits taken in a single semester.
Required Supporting Course
SPA 10124 | Elementary Spanish I (4 Credits)
Spanish I and Lab. Introduction to pronunciation, basic language structure and vocabulary, simple conversation, reading, writing and culture. Special emphasis on oral comprehensive to serve as an introductory model for speaking.
Recommended Courses
PHL 33024 | Ethics and Society (3 Credits)
Introduces key issues in ethics and moral philosophy. This course explores issues concerning the nature of well being, the different forms ethical theories can take, and the status of moral claims. Students apply ethical theories to contemporary ethical problems.
WISCONSIN SOCIAL WORKER TRAINING CERTIFICATE
Skills and Techniques in Human Services III | HUS 40555 (3 credits)
Course focuses on continued skill development in working with groups and families. Students practice skills by role playing and receiving feedback from instructor and classmates. Topics include facilitating support and therapy groups as well as couples and family counseling sessions.
Internship: Human Services | HUS 41053 ; HUS 42053 ; HUS 43053 (12 credits)
Practices and expectations include goal and objective setting, journal writing, site meeting with the on-site supervisor and academic supervisor, on going monitoring, and final formal evaluation.
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