Introduces students to topics related in the health and human services profession with the context of an integrated reading , writing, and speaking course. (Offered every semester.)

Introduces students to writing as a way of healing within the context of an integrated reading, writing, and speaking course. This course will explore the historical traditions of writing as healing as well as current practices of writing to heal with diverse populations.

This is an introductory statistics course that focuses on the types of analyses used most frequently in the social sciences. While the course covers the basic steps in calculating and obtaining statistical results, emphasis is given to the interpretation of results and the acquisition of an intuitive understanding of the logic and limitations of inferential statistics when studying social phenomena.

This is an introductory course in applied microeconomics that exposes students to current social and public policy events through an economics perspective. The course introduces the basic principles of microeconomic analysis and applies them to explain how economists study important social issues such as discrimination, health-care, labor, housing, and land.

Social protest movements have generated utilized a wide variety of literary genres to generate social concern and change. Students will learn to appreciate, analyze, and interpret multicultural works. Students will reflect on the human conditions that emerge across cultural boundaries. Students will explore these works in their social context, especially with a critical examination of the power structures. Students will be expected to apply their insights to issues in their own communities.

Investigating and Analyzing Issues in Health and Human Services: This course focuses on investigating and analyzing topics related to the health and human services professions within the context of an integrated reading, writing, and speaking course. (Offered every semester.)

Course provides an introduction to the human services including an overview of careers and settings, values and professional ethics, and theoretical approaches and skills utilized. Students will learn how the human services compares to related disciplines and will examine social issues, policy and services from historical, socio-economic, and global perspectives. Students will also be introduced to methods of inquiry in human services work.

Introduces students to the social, cultural, economic, and health aspects of drug use and abuse. We will discuss the influences drugs have on art, music, philosophy and social movements, and explore various perspectives on the use of psychoactive substances (both legal and illegal). Patterns of use among traditional societies and in modern settings will be reviewed especially as they relate to a variety of approaches (criminalization vs. human rights) to drug treatment and drug policy. (Credit/ No Credit Available)

Introduces students to the social epidemiology of health. Even in the wealthiest countries people who are less well off experience shorter life spans and more illness. We will explore the social justice and human rights aspects of attaining and maintaining health, as well as look critically at the "social determinants of health."" We will develop an understanding of the social

Examines students' and communities' health, particularly as it relates to service and social responsibility, community and social justice and multicultural community building/civic engagement. Serving a marginalized population, students will engage in a minimum of 30 hours of service to develop an understanding of health disparities, the social determinants of health, and actions that individuals, communities, professionals, and institutions can take to foster equity and well-being.

Introduces students to the CHHS academic and field programs, CSUMB upper division graduation requirements (ULRs and GLOs), and the core competencies for the major learning outcomes (MLOs) of the Collaborative Health and Human Services (CHHS) major. Students also prepare their Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) and discover more about possible careers in health and human service fields. (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.

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.)

Presents an interdisciplinary and multicultural introduction to professional ethics. Using a developmental approach, this course has two functions. The first is to provide students with a survey of moral theories. The second function is to apply these theories to professional codes of ethics and the ramifications of ethics for appropriate interactions with clients, colleagues, organizations, and society. We will focus specifically on the knowledge and skills related to analyzing and managing ethical predicaments in the helping professions. (Offered every semester.)

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.) (Letter Grade Available)

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.

Applying the 13 MLOs of the CHHS major, students work closely with field mentors, a writing instructor, and the instructor to design an applied project that addresses a health or social problem in the community. In the first semester, students formulate a field-based problem that is conducive for analysis, identify its causes, and justify the need for action through a literature review. The culmination is a proposal that is submitted to their field mentor and CHHS faculty for approval. (Offered every semester.)

Applying the 13 MLOs of the CHHS major, students work closely with field mentors, a writing instructor, and the instructor to implement and evaluate an applied project that addresses a health or social problem in the community. In the second semester, students intervene and collect data to evaluate the impact of their projects in the community using appropriate evaluation designs. The final thesis report and presentation provide the projectÀs findings and recommendations. (Offered every semester.)

This course will augment students' knowledge, skills and attitudes in reading and understanding budgets and financial statements. Students will deepen their understanding of: the budgeting and financial reporting processes of public and nonprofit organizations; revenue-generating strategies and regulatory issues pertaining to these kinds of agencies; and the value of creating a culture of transparency and accountability in the public and nonprofit sectors.

This course introduces students to the basic methods of program planning, and design in the public and non-profit sectors. Students will critically examine, discuss and apply planning methods and models in a case study format, advance their skills in community needs assessment, and produce a data-driven program plan.

This course introduces students to program evaluation in the health and human services field. This includes needs assessments, formative research, process evaluation, monitoring of outputs and outcomes, impact assessment, and cost analysis. Students gain practical experience through exercises and a major evaluation project that will include the design of a conceptual framework, development of indicators, statistical analysis, and development of an evaluation plan to measure impact.

This course introduces students to the concepts, principles and practices necessary to effectively manage public and nonprofit organizations and systems. Students will develop an understanding of organizational structures and cultures; the importance of prioritizing services in consideration of budget constraints and resource scarcity; and the roles of and relationships among federal, state and local governments, community-based organizations (CBOs) and not-for-profit agencies. They will gain basic knowledge and skills in budget development, reading and understanding financial statements, risk management, personnel management, and program evaluation. (Offered every semester)

This course introduces students to community building, local development strategies and regional economic issues (especially focused on small and rural communities). Students will study the economic conditions that strengthen community opportunities for employment growth. Topics include community history and capacity for growth and job creation, the role of community-based organizations and public economic development agencies.

Provides an introduction to the process of seeking and securing grant funding for public and nonprofit organizations. By researching and preparing a submittable grant proposal, students will develop knowledge and skill in the areas of: qualifying prospective grantors and evaluation requests for proposals, developing letters of intent, and preparing key components of a successful funding application (e.g., statement of need, scope of work/ project description, evaluation plan, proposal budget and budget justification, statement of organizational capacity). Topics will also include fund raising as relationship building, using logic models to portray a project's intent, creating program sustainability through diversification of funding, and special issues pertaining to collaborative grant applications. (Offered every semester) (Credit/ No Credit Available)

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 every semester.) (Credit/No Credit Available)

This course will explore the use of Geographic Information Systems, Social Media and other emerging to facilitate constituent engagement, fundraising, program planning and service delivery. Issues to be covered include cost-benefit analyses, data security/confidentiality, technological infrastructure development and resource management.

Explores a particular topic in collaborative health and human services. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Credit/ No Credit Available)

Students practice knowledge, skills, and attitudes within a local agency. Students conduct an in-depth analysis of the systems where they work, the relationships they develop in the organization and the populations they serve, and discuss their future roles as health and human service professionals. In the first semester, students design a professional e-folio as a useful framework for lifelong professional development. (Offered every semester.)

Students continue to practice knowledge, skills, and attitudes within a local agency. Students conduct an in-depth analysis of the systems where they work, the relationships they develop in the organization and the populations they serve, and discuss their future roles as health and human service professionals. In the second semester, students complete a professional e-folio as a useful tool for lifelong professional development. (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.)

Introduces the principles and practices of community health including multicultural definitions of health and illness, health education and health promotion, demography, epidemiology, environmental health, nutrition, and the health of diverse populations throughout the lifespan. Emphasizes methods of assessing the health status of populations and developing community health programs. (Offered every semester.)

Multicultural Health Education & Promotion: Provides students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of current health education theory and intervention models for promoting health and preventing disease in diverse population groups. Improves students' understanding, skills, and effectiveness in planning health promotion and disease prevention programs across a variety of situations, settings, and populations. (Offered spring semester.)

Provides students with an understanding of global public health issues as it relates to the health of women, their children and families. Students conduct comparative research and historical analyses of women's health status in countries of interest in 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. (Credit/ No Credit Available)

Introduces students to the historical, cultural, economic and political influences on and interrelationships between food policy, nutrition and health. We will explore the factors that influence our efforts to improve nutrition and ensure food security and sustainability through community food production/choices, global food markets, industrial food production, and commercial and public health influences on food choices.

Introduces students to the public health policy issues facing the United States and othert nations. We will explore the population's health status and determinants of health as they relate to organization of the health care systems, rising costs, accessibility of services, ethical use of technology, effectiveness of medical care, utilization of Western medical and alternative forms of care and the role of public health professionals and the importance of prevention.

Explores a particular topic in public health. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered every semester.) (Credit/ No Credit Available)

Provides students with an introduction to the history, mission, values and ethics, practice settings, and knowledge base of the social work profession. Emphasizes social work practice skills with diverse individuals, families, and populations at risk. (Offered every semester.)

This required undergraduate course presents an ecological, strength-based perspective to the problem-solving process. It emphasizes the need for cultural sensitivity as an approach underlying all fields of practice in social work. The models, theories, and process learned in this course serve as the foundation for generalist social work practice. The course teaches interviewing skills and promotes critical thinking about the professional relationship including client engagement, assessment, goal-setting, contracting, intervention, evaluation, and termination with individuals, families and groups. Formerly known as SW 410. (Offered every semester.)

This undergraduate elective is an overview of early childhood disorders, child maltreatment, and the public child welfare system, especially case management, treatment planning, and case monitoring. It will also cover family systems and supports, and common settings for social workers specializing in practice with children, youth, and families. It emphasizes the skills of engagement, assessment, and intervention using a strengths perspective.

Introduces undergraduate students to social policy development in the United States and to policy analysis. It is specifically designed to strengthen students' recognition of social, political, and economic forces that shape social welfare policy, how policy affects people's lives, and ways to influence it. The course covers basic concepts, theories, and critiques social welfare policies relevant to generalist social work practice.

Explores a particular topic in social work. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered every semester) (Credit/ No Credit Available)

This course will explore the historical context of diversity and oppression, models and process of group and intergroup relations, and cultural variables significant to ethnic, racial, and minority populations. It will also explore the role of social workers as border-crosser, cultural learner, and change agent. There will be opportunities for cross-cultural dialogue, critical reflection and skills development. (Credit/ No Credit Available)

SW 510 addresses the history, mission, values and ethics, service delivery system of the social work profession. Course content will provide a framework for generalist practice that emphasizes strengths and person-in-the-environment perspectives, an empowerment approach, and the application of the NASW Code of Ethics to marginalized and oppressed individuals and groups. The course will also explore various fields of practice in the social work profession, emphasizing essential knowledge and skills for effective practice and the development of professional identity. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course. (Credit/No Credit Available)

This graduate foundation course prepares students for direct practice with individuals, families, and small groups through strength-based assessments and evidence-informed interventions using a cross-cultural perspective. Interviewing skills, assessment tools, case planning, and case management will be covered. Students will gain knowledge of group process including group formation, facilitation, and evaluation. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid, or online course.

This graduate foundation course covers social work practice in agencies and organizations with a focus on organizational analysis, inter- and intra-agency collaboration, and effective problem-solving. The course will also address agency and community engagement, institutionalized oppression, and advocacy to promote social and economic justice. Students will be able to implement a community project and complete an IRB application. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

This graduate foundation course emphasizes the development, resilience, behavioral assessment, and functioning of children, youth and families from a cross-cultural perspective utilizing eco-systems theory. Special topics of family acculturation, immigration, generational conflicts, poverty, and human sexuality will be explored. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

This graduate foundation course emphasizes the development, resilience, behavior, and functioning of emerging, middle, and older adults using a cross-cultural perspective and anti-oppressive framework to examine human behavior across the lifespan. Topics relating to family acculturation, immigration, generational conflicts, gender, ability and human sexuality will be explored. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

This graduate course is an introduction to social work research, emphasizing the importance of using critical thinking skills in the research process. It will cover all of the steps, including planning, selecting a research design, reviewing the literature, and techniques for collecting, organizing, and interpreting data. Computer applications will be utilized to illustrate how to analyze data. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online.

Course content will cover techniques of quantitative data analysis; interpreting and using statistics to improve social work practice; probability theory and hypothesis testing, descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Diversity-sensitive research and ethical issues will be presented and discussed in relation to social work research. (Credit/ No Credit Available)

This graduate foundation research course utilizes scientific inquiry methods to conduct a community assessment. This course emphasizes the importance of cultural and diversity awareness in community collaboration. Community assessment tools include archival records searching, use of existing databases, Geographic Information Systems, focus groups, and survey methods. Service/program development and evaluation plans will be developed. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

This graduate foundation course reviews the strengths and weaknesses of the social policy analytical models and frameworks, particularly in light of population diversity. Selected social welfare policy areas are examined to illustrate the policy formation process, the legislative process, the challenges of policy implementation, directions for new policies/programs, and advocacy/action plans. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

Studies a particular topic in the major. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.)

This graduate foundation field course emphasizes the development of professional identity and conduct, professional values and ethics, and the skills of client engagement. In addition to classroom sessions, students will participate in an internship at an agency site approved by the MSW program. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

This graduate foundation field course emphasizes cultural competence, advocacy, and practice evaluation skills with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

Part 1 of the research project guides students thru the process of designing and conducting an independent study that responds to a social work practice or policy problem. Students will identify a research question, select a research strategy, develop their recruitment and research tools with accompanying protocols. The final assignment will be the submission of a human subjects application by the end of the term.

Part 2 of the research project will focus on study implementation, data collection and analysis. Students will be expected to prepare monthly reports demonstrating their use of fidelity measures and protocols and data analysis techniques. Findings will be presented thru a presentation and final report with a plan to disseminate the results to community partners.

This advanced course introduces content about client populations, social policy, and practice in the area of Behavioral Health. This course will emphasize the policies, programs, and services related to behavioral health as well as evidence-informed interventions and skills for effective practice. Special topics include the etiology of mental illness, dual diagnosis clients, consumer participation, and culturally relevant services. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid, or online.

This advanced course introduces content about client populations, social policy, and practice in the area of Child Welfare. This course will emphasize the policies, programs, and services related to child welfare as well as evidence-informed interventions and skills for effective practice. Special topics include child development, parenting practices, legal and ethical responsibilities of mandated reporters, and culturally relevant services. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid, or online.

This advanced practice course in the Behavioral Health concentration focuses on culturally sensitive clinical assessment and diagnosis; case planning with the goals of wellness, recovery, and motivational engagement; working with diverse non-voluntary clients; and providing community education. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

This advanced practice course in the Children, Youth, and Families concentration focuses on risk assessment, crisis intervention, motivational engagement, working with non-voluntary clients, relatives and foster parents, and intervention with family systems and diversity involved in the child welfare system. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

This advanced practice course builds on the theory and techniques of SW 620A with emphases on application and effective intervention strategies in behavioral health settings. Case scenarios will be used intensively. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

This advanced practice course builds on the theory and techniques of SW 620B with emphases on application and effective intervention strategies in child welfare settings. Case scenarios will be used intensively. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

This graduate course focuses on the skills of conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, and advocacy in interpersonal and inter-organizational settings. These skills are needed to provide collaborative leadership in promoting changes in the service delivery system and to improve quality of service. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

This graduate course covers the theories and models of administration, cross-system collaboration, ethical leadership as they apply to supervisory and management roles in human services. It explores the role of community stakeholders as advocates of social policy initiatives and collaborative policy activities. Students assume advocacy and leadership roles with community stakeholders. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

This advanced field seminar introduces students to social work practice with selected populations. It facilitates the integration of cross-cultural knowledge and skills in a selected area of practice. The seminar emphasizes prevention and intervention strategies to enhance client capacities as well as advancing skills in crisis intervention. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.

This advanced field seminar continues to facilitate the integration of cross-cultural knowledge and practice in a specialized area. The seminar emphasizes continued skill building in intervention and intervention strategies to enhance client capacities as well as advancing skills in crisis intervention. May be offered as classroom based, hybrid or online course.