Course descriptions for Collab. Health Human Services

Introduction to Issues in the Health and Human Services: Introduces students to topics related in the health and human services profession with the context of an integrated reading , writing, and speaking course.

Investigating and Analyzing Issues in Health and Human Services: Focuses on investigating and analyzing topics related the health and human services profession within the context of an integrated reading and writing, and speaking course.

Introduces students to the CHHS academic and field programs, CSUMB upper division graduation requirements (ULRs), and the core competencies for the major learning outcomes (MLOs) of the health and human service fields (community health and social work). Students also prepare their Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs). (Offered every semester.)

Provides developmental instruction in the areas of writing, reading, and speaking. Students will learn about process-based writing approaches as well as sentence-level techniques for composing, drafting and revising texts.

Professional Communication: Writing for the Health and Human Services Professions: Develops writing skills to increase competency in writing in the CHHS major and in the health or human services professions. Builds confidence in writing for argumentation, applied research, advocacy, and reports. Students learn about themselves as writers, which assists them in the development of personal and professional writing skills. Complements other critical thinking courses offered in the major. (Offered every semester)

Students learn and apply computer skills to health and human service delivery. Emphasizes hands-on experience using computers for electronic communication and presentations, and to improve skills in the use of database management, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Students participate in online research, information resources evaluation, correct citation of Internet resources, and weekly online discussions. Introduces state-of-the-art health and human service software. Formerly CHHS 303. (Offered every semester.)

Develops competency in collaborative practice, social action, and political leadership. Presents theory and methodology of collaboration in health and human service settings, and of building coalition models. Teaches how to facilitate groups, and provides an understanding of the foundations of American and California government and citizenship. (Offered every semester.)

Develops basic skills and knowledge in interpersonal and interorganizational conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation techniques through readings, extensive role playing and scenario development, and discussion with speakers from the field. Students participate in experiential exercises, learning how to facilitate collaborative negotiations. (Offered every semester.)

Introduces students to the fundamental tools necessary for considering ethical questions from a variety of perspectives. Students will be able to articulate the values and ethics that are the foundation for all health and human services practice, recognize areas of conflict between professional values and the their own, and develop skills to analyze and respond to ethical problems faced in professional settings. (Offered every semester.)

Global Women's Health & Social Issues: Provides students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of the dimensions of women's health through a comparative and historical analysis of women's health status throughout the developing world and in the US. Readings and interactive discussion emphasize cross-cultural similarities and differences in women's health and social conditions, and issues related to social justice and health.

Applied Statistics/Research Methods for Health & Human Services: Introduces the fundamentals of research methods and applies basic data analysis skills in health and human service case studies. Introduces and utilizes appropriate software programs and their application in health and human service delivery and in designing student projects. (Offered every semester.)

Research Methods for Health & Human Services Lab: Introduces the fundamentals of research methods and applies basic data analysis skills in health and human service case studies. Introduces and utilizes appropriate software programs and their application in health and human service delivery and in designing student projects. (Offered every semester.)

Explores a particular topic in collaborative health and human services. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered every semester.)

Introduces new students in the CHHS major to the field practice process. Discussion includes the application of academic work and MLO competencies in field practice settings, self-reflection, the roles and responsibilities between the student and field mentor, and the relationships in a field practice setting. CHHS 396S is approved to meet the upper division service learning requirement. (Offered every semester.)

Offers students independent learning opportunities in a selected specialty area. May include fieldwork to meet the required number of hours.

Second semester of introduction for new students in the CHHS major to the field practice process. Discussion includes the application of academic work and MLO competencies in field practice settings, self-reflection, the roles and responsibilities between the student and field mentor, and the relationships in a field practice setting. CHHS 398S is approved to meet the upper division service learning requirement. (Offered every semester.)

Provides the planning and preparation for a project or thesis that serves as the Capstone educational experience and prepares students to complete their graduation portfolio. Letter grade option only. (Offered every semester.)

Continues the planning and preparation for a project or thesis that serves as the Capstone educational experience and prepares students to complete their graduation portfolio. Letter grade option only. (Offered every semester.)

Offers an introduction to the management of health and human service delivery systems. Students gain knowledge and skill in supervision and assessing strategic planning related to an agency's vision, mission, and service delivery goals on the local, state, and federal levels. (Offered every semester.)

Offers an overview of budgeting and financial management of public and nonprofit agencies. Instills knowledge and skills in developing budgets and collaborative grants, and assessing the budgeting process. Develops an understanding of and skills in analyzing financial statements, current public finance issues, and resource development in political environments. (Offered every semester.)

Provides students with an opportunity to develop advanced policy analysis knowledge and skills through intensive case study and hands-on experience in formulating policy for specific health and human service issues. (Offered fall semester.)

Explores a particular topic in collaborative health and human services. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.)

Provides students with the opportunity to continue developing knowledge and skills in their first semester of their senior field placement as work is completed on the Senior Capstone project. Students conduct an in-depth analysis of the systems where they work, the relationships they have developed within the organization, and the populations they serve, and discuss their future roles as health and human service professionals. Letter grade option only. (Offered every semester.)

Students continue developing knowledge and skills in their second semester of their senior field placement as work is completed on the Senior Capstone project. Students conduct an in-depth analysis of the systems where they work, the relationships they have developed within the organization, and the populations they serve, and discuss their future roles as health and human service professionals. Letter grade option only. (Offered every semester.)

Offers students independent learning opportunities in a selected specialty area. May include fieldwork to meet the required number of hours. (Offered every semester.)