This course teaches students the basic writing skills needed for college success, including grammar and composition. Students practice sentence construction (in the context of short writing assignments), paragraph construction, and the organization of ideas. They build on these basic skills by planning, writing, and revising short essays and experiencing writing as a multi-step process. The course also teaches several types of, purposes of, and audiences for general essays. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

Students develop critical thinking skills in writing, reading, and speaking through the context of multiple points of view about cultural identities. Prerequisite: C- or better in SLA100 or score of 8 or higher on essay portion of SAT or ACT. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

Component of first year experience; incorporates academic strategies and orientation to college life and resources. Fall and spring semesters. Corequisite: SLA100 or SLA101. 1 credit.

An exploration of the foundational roles of faith and spirituality in human growth and development and in the shaping of human cultures. Opportunity to engage with the spiritual traditions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. This course is strongly recommended for the first semester of enrollment. Fall and spring semesters, J-Term. 3 credits. Fee.

A capstone seminar which provides students an opportunity to examine personal values in relationship to society. Students reflect on their discipline, pursuit of knowledge, and personal life philosophy. Seniors only. Fall, spring and summer, J-Term. 3 credits.

Process of management in both profit and non-profit organizations. Emphasis on major functions of management, with decision-making as integral part of each, including planning, organizing, leading, staffing and training, development, and marketing. Fall and spring semesters and ADP sessions 1, 2, 3, and 5. 3 credits.

Study of various types of groups, leadership, problem solving techniques, crisis management, conflict resolution, decision making strategies, nonverbal communication, and component communication skills. Emphasis on the development of leadership skills that facilitate group effectiveness and techniques which help participants deal with difficult personalities. Spring semester and ADP session 1. 3 credits. Fee.

Analysis of the cultural forms, social changes, and human behavior occurring in the American family in transition; study of alternate life styles and relationships. Spring semester and ADP session 2. 3 credits.

An introduction to the history, concepts, principles, and problems of modern psychology including experiential study. This course is a prerequisite for many psychology courses numbered above 225. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

The study of human physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation and analysis of children’s behavior at the campus Child Development Center. Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification Form) required. Fall and spring semesters, and ADP session 4 in even-numbered years. 3 credits.

Integrates knowledge obtained from the Liberal Arts Curriculum to understand the biological, psychological, social, and cultural determinants of human behavior for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Theories of human development and human behavior are critically examined to determine their applicability to diverse populations. An ecological life model perspective is integrated with systems theory in order to help students recognize the relationship among micro (individual), mezzo (family and group), and macro (organizations, communities, and society) level problems. Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification Form) required before the course begins. Pre- or co-requisite: SSW150. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Introduces the skills necessary for effective interviewing and counseling. Various theoretical approaches to counseling. A variety of classroom exercises to promote the student’s ability to listen and respond effectively in helping relationships and in other interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite: SPY225 or SPY235. Fall and spring semesters and ADP session 3 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Examines causes, symptoms, assessments, and treatment of abnormality from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Includes an introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), its historical origins, and contemporary critiques. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester, and ADP session 1 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Examines the social and cultural forces that shape the lives of individuals and groups; the socialization of the human person throughout the stages of life; the multiple functions of social groups, institutions, and culture; and introduction to sociological theories. Fall semester. 3 credits.

An introduction to the history of, and current career opportunities within, the field of human services. Includes a discussion of the skills and theoretical approaches used by human services professionals and governmental policies that affect the human services. ADP Session 2 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Theoretical and applied examination of aging and the aged in American society. Primary emphasis on the roles of the aged and identity structures offered them. Prerequisite: SSO100. ADP session 1 in even-numbered years. 3 credits.

Continuation of SSW250 with an integrated biological, psychological, social, and cultural approach to understanding human behavior in middle and late adulthood, including the elderly. An ecological life model perspective is utilized in studying theories and concepts of group and community behavior. Prerequisite: SSW150. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Focuses on the use of particular modes of intervention and the development of skills for working with special populations. Prerequisites: SPY270 and one of SPY225 or SSW250. ADP session 2 and 3 in even-numbered years. Repeatable for credit. 3 credits.

Considers cultural understandings of health, illness, and healing. Examines the health care system in the United States and its problems. Studies the growing forms of alternative medicine in our society and the controversies surrounding them. Prerequisite: SSO100. Spring semester, even-numbered years, and ADP session 5 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

The capstone course of the Human Services major. Integrates field experience with classroom discussion. Focus on the application of knowledge and skills to practice settings. Includes completion of the senior portfolio. Open only to junior and senior Human Services majors. ADP Session 2 in even-numbered years. 3 credits. Fee.

A supervised and evaluated experience enabling upper-level students to enrich their academic program through work responsibilities at a social agency or institution. A contract is developed by the student, faculty advisor, and field supervisor. Repeatable for credit. Fall semester. Permission required. 2-3 credits.

Designed to enable students to read as well as do research. Explores descriptive and inferential statistics. Treats small and large samplings with such parametric and non-parametric probability distributions as Z, t, F, and chi-squared. Uses statistical computer software. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters and ADP sessions 1, 3, and 4. Prerequisites: SMA100 or higher, sophomores or above. 3 credits.

Offers instruction in quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Includes the examination of ethical standards guiding research, issues of measurement and sampling, and methods of data collection and analysis. Substantial emphasis is placed on student- designed research projects. Writing Intensive course. Prerequisites: SPY110 or SSO100, and SSS250. 3 credits.

Provides background essentials for the understanding of addiction: history of human alcohol/drug use, meaning of addiction, social impact, psychological and physiological effects, family dynamics, and special subgroups in addiction. The basic outpatient and inpatient approaches to addiction are reviewed with an emphasis on prevention, assessment, dual diagnosis, treatment effectiveness, family and group interventions, and the role of Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous. ADP session 3 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Introduces students to the social work skills of effective communication and engagement in working with individuals, families, and organizations in a variety of helping situations. Fall semester, and ADP session 4 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

An introduction to the history, concepts, principles, and problems of modern psychology including experiential study. This course is a prerequisite for many psychology courses numbered above 225. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

The study of human physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation and analysis of children’s behavior at the campus Child Development Center. Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification Form) required. Fall and spring semesters, and ADP session 4 in even-numbered years. 3 credits.

A study of human physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development throughout adulthood. Includes collection and analysis of adults’ life histories. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester and ADP session 5. 3 credits.

Examines the social and cultural forces that shape the lives of individuals and groups; the socialization of the human person throughout the stages of life; the multiple functions of social groups, institutions, and culture; and introduction to sociological theories. Fall semester. 3 credits.

An introduction to the history of, and current career opportunities within, the field of human services. Includes a discussion of the skills and theoretical approaches used by human services professionals and governmental policies that affect the human services. ADP Session 2 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Designed to enable students to read as well as do research. Explores descriptive and inferential statistics. Treats small and large samplings with such parametric and non-parametric probability distributions as Z, t, F, and chi-squared. Uses statistical computer software. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters and ADP sessions 1, 3, and 4. Prerequisites: SMA100 or higher, sophomores or above. 3 credits.

Offers instruction in quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Includes the examination of ethical standards guiding research, issues of measurement and sampling, and methods of data collection and analysis. Substantial emphasis is placed on student- designed research projects. Writing Intensive course. Prerequisites: SPY110 or SSO100, and SSS250. 3 credits.