CHHS 111: Intro Issues Health/Humn Svc

Description
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.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: (WRT 95 OR EPT4 with SCORE 151 or HIGHER)]
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CHHS 212: Analyzing Hlth/HumSvc Issues

Description
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.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: EngCom A)
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CHHS 300: Major ProSeminar

Description
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.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: CHHS 301)
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CHHS 301: Writing for Professional Devt

Description
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.
Units:
3
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CHHS 302: Prof Writing Health/Human Svc

Description
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)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: EngCom A AND EngCom B)
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CHHS 305: Info Mgt for Health/Human Srvc

Description
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.)
Units:
3
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CHHS 330: Collab Community Ldrshp

Description
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.)
Units:
4
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CHHS 340: Conflict Res/Collab Negotiatio

Description
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.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
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CHHS 350: Personal/Professional Ethics

Description
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.)
Units:
4
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CHHS 360: Global Women's Health Issues

Description
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.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: EngCom A AND EngCom B)
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CHHS 385: Applied Statistics/Resrch Meth

Description
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.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: STAT 100) AND (coreq: CHHS 385L)]
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CHHS 385L: Resrch Mthds Hlth/HumSvc Lab

Description
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.)
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: STAT 100) AND (coreq: CHHS 385)]
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CHHS 395: Special Topics

Description
Explores a particular topic in collaborative health and human services. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered every semester.)
Units:
1 to 4
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CHHS 396S: Jr Field Pract Seminar A: SL

Description
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.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
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CHHS 397: Independent Study

Description
Offers students independent learning opportunities in a selected specialty area. May include fieldwork to meet the required number of hours.
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
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CHHS 398S: Jr Field Pract Seminar B: SL

Description
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.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
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CHHS 400A: Senior Capstone-A

Description
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.)
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: CHHS 496A)
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CHHS 400B: Senior Capstone-B

Description
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.)
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: CHHS 400A) AND (coreq: CHHS 496B)]
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CHHS 430: Public/Non-Profit SystMgt

Description
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.)
Units:
4
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CHHS 440: Public/Non-Profit Financ Mgt

Description
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.)
Units:
4
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CHHS 450: Health/Social Policy Analysis

Description
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.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
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CHHS 495: Special Topics

Description
Explores a particular topic in collaborative health and human services. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units:
1 to 4
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CHHS 496A: Sr Field Pract Seminar-A

Description
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.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: CHHS 400A)
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CHHS 496B: Sr Field Pract Seminar-B

Description
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.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: CHHS 496A) AND (coreq: CHHS 400B)]
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CHHS 497: Independent Study

Description
Offers students independent learning opportunities in a selected specialty area. May include fieldwork to meet the required number of hours. (Offered every semester.)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
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