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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Human Services
HMS 1010
Introduction to Human Services
This course explores the historical context and the current structure of the Human Services field. You will be exposed to case
management and group facilitation as well as the primary intervention strategies used in human services. The arenas involving special
populations served in the Human Services profession will be examined, such as addictions, mental health, developmentally disabled, and
the homeless. Topics include values and ethical dilemmas, the social welfare system, diversity, program planning, organizing and
changing systems, legal issues and the need to stay current as a human services professional. (3)
Limited to online program students.
HMS 2010
Coaching Empowerment
This course explores the biblical perspective, historical milestones, coaching principles, and conceptual models that define the theory
and practice of Empowerment Coaching. Also, the process of learning and practicing best practices for coaching will take place during
this course. (3)
Limited to online program students.
HMS 3010
Human Services Case Study
This course examines, from a Christian perspective, contemporary learning and research addressing connections of race and ethnic
identities, gender disparity, and discrimination of those with disabilities. The course focuses on current conditions of these social groups
and the relationships to public policy, marginalization and socially accepted institutions in the United States. Case studies, text readings,
and literature reviews on the subject are incorporated to investigate multicultural paradigm dynamics of population demographic changes.
(3)
Limited to online program students.
HMS 3020
Case Study Management
This course is designed to provide you with best practices for case management common to various human services. Topics include
interviewing skills, documentation, cultural aspects, self-care, and ethical issues. (3)
Limited to online program students.
HMS 4010
Mobilization of Volunteers
This course will investigate ways to mobilize and engage volunteers. You will learn the value of volunteers and their relationship within
an organization. The topics examined will include: types of recruitment methods, background checks, communicating organizational
mission statements, goals and values, training, retention, volunteer tasks and expectations, motivation, reward systems and performance
improvement for both volunteers and staff. Throughout the course, you will develop a practice scenario of organizing volunteers and staff
for a specific event. (3)
Limited to online program students.
HMS 4020
Human Services Capstone
This course involves integrating concepts and theory from the degree program as applied to practical interventions. You will be familiar
with the context of a chosen agency that includes protocols and norms, as well as the agency's role in the broader community. You will
also demonstrate knowledge of alternative services and gaps in services that could potentially affect clients served by their chosen
agency. You will gain first-hand knowledge from interviewing a human services worker in your area. Prerequisite: Theories and
Foundations of Counseling (3)
Limited to online program students.
Leadership
LDR 9610
Organizational Leadership
Our journey into the realm of effective organizational leadership begins with an analysis of the biblical, historical, and contemporary
leadership model of Steward Leadership. Steward leaders understand how to transform themselves, others and the organizations they
lead. This course will provide a framework for leaders to utilize as they lead their organizations with excellence. (3)
LDR 9611
Organizational Behavior
This course explores theories informing effective leadership including motivation, decision-making, organizational change, and
organizational systems. Further, this course examines the relationship dynamics which occur in organizations between leaders and
followers. (3)
LDR 9612
Organizational Team Building
This course examines practical principles guiding effective organizational team-building. Principles for building a leadership team,
evaluating team performance, avoiding common problems many teams experience, and managing group dynamics, including promoting
necessary conflict are discussed. (3)