Human Services (HSER)
HSER 201 Survey of Human Services 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course explores the complexities of the Human Services field, such as, the macro-mechanics of the service delivery system, the variety of professionals within the field, and the diversified population groups receiving specialized services. It provides the student with a historical perspective and it explores the societal values that served as a catalyst for the implementation of the policies that influence the delivery of human services.
Offered: Resident and Online
HSER 270 Ethics in Professional Helping 3 Credit Hour(s)
Ethics in Professional Helping is the study of values and principles of ethical decision making. Topics in the course are ethical dilemmas, critical thinking, professional code of ethics, and common morality. Each topic is evaluated through a biblical worldview.
Offered: Online
HSER 301 Administration & Case Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
Administration & Case Management prepares students for work in human services. Students will examine the dynamics of clients, agency, and the self as the representative and provider of services. Students will develop foundational practical skills and communication, preparing them for the case management process. The course will help students understand the complex religious, moral, economic, and political aspects of human services practice when interacting with a variety of people. The student will be exposed to a broad range of ideas about the philosophies and practices of the various agencies and will be challenged to identify their own beliefs about the role of helping others in a professional context.
Offered: Resident and Online
HSER 315 Human Services Policy and Ethics 3 Credit Hour(s)
The course provides an overview of the professional realities and ethical issues surrounding human services practices and procedures. It focuses on the dialectical relationship of social welfare and public policy as well as the benefits and dangers related to professional interventions in society through the lens of a Christian biblical ethos. It pays special attention to individual and public social work, municipal and federal government interaction, historical precedent and development of general work policies, youth and elderly programs, philanthropic community work, and related behavioral science professional contributions. Additionally, it provides insight on common philosophical, theological, and cultural presuppositions in the formation and application of various ethical theories and moral practices in social work
Offered: Resident
HSER 415 Case Management Practice in Human Services 3 Credit Hour(s)
The purpose of this course is to prepare students for work in human services serving a variety of population groups. The focus is on developing practical skills, communication and intervention techniques, training students in the case management process from intake and assessment to referrals and termination. Students will examine the dynamics of clients, agency, and the self as the representative and provider of services. The course will help students understand the complex aspects of human services practice when interacting with diverse clients. The student will be challenged to identify their own beliefs about the role of helping others in a professional context, to develop an approach that reflects ethical standards of the profession and an integration with biblical thought.
Offered: Online
HSER 465 HSER Internship Proposal and Preparation 0 Credit Hour(s)
Offered: Online
HSER 497 Human Services Capstone 3 Credit Hour(s)
This HSER capstone course provides an alternative to completing an internship at a human services organization. During this experience, students will participate in a bi-weekly synchronous seminar as well as direct service opportunities in their community. Students will learn to employ the theories and skills foundational to direct service, will apply ethical standards for human service workers, analyze the needs of diverse clients, and evaluate concepts within the field as they relate to biblical thought. Students will demonstrate a synthesis of skills learned in preceding HSER courses and will process experiences through case studies and discussion and will secure feedback from peers and instructor.
Offered: Resident and Online
HSER 499 Internship 3-6 Credit Hour(s)
During this internship experience, students will participate in activities at a social service organization under the supervision of an experienced human services worker. Students will learn to employ the theories and skills foundational to direct service, will apply ethical standards for human service workers, analyze the needs of diverse clients, and evaluate concepts within the field as they relate to biblical thought. Students will process this experience through case studies and discussion and will secure feedback from peers and instructor.
Offered: Resident and Online