The human services administration minor requires 20 credits with three main components:
students with extensive experience in administration and supervision may receive credits through the assessment of prior learning process or take an additional elective course; and
two courses can be selected from a series of courses that are in human services and related program areas.
Required (20 total credits)
Core Courses (8 credits)
Two courses are required to acquaint students with the theoretical underpinnings of supervision and administration.
HSA 362 Human Services Administration
HSA 370 Supervision in Human Services
Internship (4 credits)
A four-credit internship allows students to have a direct application experience in administration,
HSA 350I Human Services Administration Individualized Internship.
Elective Courses (8 credits from the following)
ACCT 210 Financial Accounting
HSA 369 Program Evaluation
HSA 360 Health Care Management and Supervision
HSA 363 Development, Marketing and Grant Writing
HSA 372 Administration of Early Childhood Programs
HSA 366 Computer Applications in Human Services
HSER 395 Human Services and Diversity
HSER 455 Capstone Seminar in Human Services
HSER 351 Crisis Intervention Skills and Strategies
HSER 354 Ethical Issues in Human Services
HSER 357 Behavior Modification
HSTD 393 Training Design and Instruction
HSTD 397 Career Pathing
HSTD 498 Organizational Consulting and Techniques
HSTD 394 Staff Training and Development
HSTD 389 Organizational Development and Change
HSTD 390 Conflict Resolution
PSYC319 The Impact of Technology on Human and Organizational Behavior
PSYC 314 Group Dynamics and Facilitation
HRM 330 Personnel and Industrial Psychology
MGMT 360 Managing a Diverse Workforce
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Human Resource Management (HRM) is a growing career field. Students who wish to work as HRM professionals are encouraged to major or minor in HRM. In addition, all managers and professionals in organizations benefit from an understanding of how to effectively utilize human capital. The Human Resource Management minor provides an understanding of HRM philosophy, trends, policies and practices to equip students in other majors with the necessary knowledge and skills to become effective managers and leaders in business, public and nonprofit organizations. The HRM courses include both theory and practice and focus on the achievement of
: This minor programme enables students to:
(1)
Expand their horizon to the nature of services and practices delivered in human service settings.
(2)
Understand the relevant basic knowledge, concepts and skills to work in human service settings.
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To be increased from 2 credits effective from 2007/08.
The purpose of the Human Services minor program is designed for students in the allied helping professions (e.g. psychology, criminal justice, education), or other students interested in facilitating positive changes for individuals and communities. Students are required to take five courses, which will supplement their major field of study with the development of entry level skills of assessment, interviewing, case management and advocacy.
Early Childhood Programs
Education
Social Services
Youth Services
Elderly Services
Criminal Justice
Disability Services
Substance Abuse Programs
Activity Directors
Type: Pre-Professional
No matter what your major—psychology, business, communications, social services, education or political science—choosing a Human Resource Development minor is a great way to accentuate your education. Focusing on human resources can give you career skills vital to working with, developing and leading individuals and teams. In today’s business world, both public and private organizations are increasing their emphasis on employee education, learning and performance. Many professional and technical jobs now include the responsibilities of orienting new employees and cross-training others within their department.
* The 300 and 400 level Dialogue course requirements may be embedded within the major, which will constitute 30 of the total 60 credits required.Minor Requirements 15 Credits
HS 100 Introduction to Human Services 3
HS 301 Human Service Professionals as Advocates 3
HS 360 Assessment & Interviewing 3
HS 410 Case Management or
HS 325 Groupwork and Family Systems 3
HS 420 Ethical Practice 3
Career Options
Here are just a few of the jobs you might pursue after completing this degree.
A student must successfully complete, at Fontbonne, a minimum of 50 percent of the credit hours required for the minor.
HUS 220 Human Services Agencies and Politics (3 hours)
HUS 230 Basic Techniques (3 hours)
HUS 325 Principles of Human Services Management (3 hours)
HUS 410 Community Resources (3 hours)
PSY 330 Research Methods for the Social Sciences (3 hours)
SOC 245 Social Theory (3 hours)
OR
PSY 305 Theories of Personality (3 hours)
SOC 362 Social Problems (3 hours)
OR
PSY 315 Abnormal Psychology (3 hours)
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