rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS HUS 3340 Models and Techniques of Effective Helping 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will develop the day- to-day skills necessary to work one on one with clients. Practice includes building rapport, guiding conversations, and establishing clear boundaries and expectations for relationships with clients. They will also practice self-care by setting goals, acknowledging personal limitations, organizing their time, and creating a support network. They will also practice managing stress using strategies that work best for them to help prevent burnout in the field. Prerequisite: None HUS 3350 Applied Human Communication 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will practice using objective and professional verbal and nonverbal language when interacting with clients. This includes managing personal biases and controlling their emotions. Students will also practice creating informed opinions to become professional representatives in the field of human services. They will also practice using clear, concise, objective language to create goals, intervention plans, and document interactions with clients. Prerequisite: None HUS 4000 Social Problems and Advocacy 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will assess social problems from multiple perspectives and advocate for societal change to resolve social problems at a local, national, and global level. Perspectives include systems, historical, and sociological perspectives to analyze the root causes of the problem, the institutions and issues that compound the problem, and different ways of viewing and addressing the problem. Students will also practice selecting appropriate advocacy strategies and settings in which to effectively advocate for change. Prerequisite: None HUS 4130 Research Methodology in Human Services 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will evaluate research in human services to determine its validity and applicability to addressing client needs. They will practice using basic research terms to accurately describe field research. They will also practice using basic research methods such as surveys and needs assessments to gather data to address client and community needs. They will also practice using available data to identify patterns and service gaps within a community. Prerequisite: Theoretical Approaches to Service Delivery and Dynamics of Human Ecosystems HUS 4140 Practical Application of Assessment and Evaluation 4 credits, 40 hours lecture In this course, students will practice completing intake interviews and observations to gather information to assess clients’ situation. They will also practice interpreting the information they gathered to identify client needs and document a social history. They will also practice using the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) to interpret clients’ diagnoses and identify needs related to mental health disorders. This course lays the groundwork for practicing developing and implementing intervention plans in the Intervention Plans and Resources course. Prerequisite: None HUS 4220 Intervention Strategies and Resources 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will practice enabling clients to move through the stages of change and implement treatment plans to improve the quality of their lives. Practice includes using motivational interviewing strategies to help build self-efficacy and autonomy and to work through any conflicts between clients’ values, ideas, and behaviors. Students will also practice collaboratively creating treatment plans with clients. This includes defining goals and priorities, locating appropriate resources, and determining ways to measure progress. Prerequisite: Practical Application of Assessment & Evaluation HUS 4230 Administration and Management in Human Services 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will develop a broader perspective on human services as a strategic, ethical leader. They will practice designing programs and implementation and evaluation plans to address a community need. They will also practice maintaining the responsibilities of a human services leader including managing individuals and supporting operational aspects of an agency. Finally, they will also work on addressing stakeholder needs and maintaining a solid reputation of an agency within their community. Prerequisite: None HUS 4300 Case Management in Practice 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will practice integrating the skills they need to work effectively with clients as general case workers in human services. They will practice managing multiple complex cases to effectively prioritize and address individual client needs. This practice includes assessing needs, identifying strengths, creating appropriate service plans, and coordinating and monitoring progress. It also includes completing documentation to communicate case work. Students will also practice using effective helping skills to manage their cases and effectively address client needs. Prerequisite: None HUS 4440 Pathways to Career Success 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will assess their personal values, beliefs, and interests in human services and create a relevant career path for their professional development. Practice includes exploring potential career opportunities and selecting specific populations to serve, needs to address, and settings to work in. They will also create career-related goals, assess current strengths and growth opportunities, and identify strategies to address potential challenges they may encounter in the profession. Prerequisite: None HUS 4450 Human Services Capstone II 30 hours, 3 credits The Capstone course represents the final milestone in the Human Services Bachelor’s Degree program. Students will integrate the knowledge and skills gained to demonstrate achievement of the program outcomes. They will support their work by demonstrating their transferable skills including critical thinking, digital fluency, information literacy, ethics, communication, and diversity to support practice as a professional in the field of human services. Students will also participate in discussions and reflective exercises to determine how to continue to develop as a professional in the field. 112 Prerequisite: HUS 3000 Ethics and Professionalism in Human Services; HUS 4130 Research Methodology; Expected to be the final upper-level core course completed HUS 4460 Internship for Human Services II 30 hours, 3 credits 100 hours practicum The Internship course represents the final milestone in the Human Services Bachelor’s Degree program. Students will integrate the knowledge and skills gained to demonstrate achievement of the program outcomes through the completion of an internship in the field of human services. They will support their work by demonstrating their transferable skills including critical thinking, digital fluency, information literacy, ethics, communication, and diversity to support practice as a professional in the field of human services. Students will also participate in discussions and reflective exercises to support their work in the field and determine how to continue to develop as a professional in human services. Prerequisite: Expected to be the final upper-level core course completed IDC 3152 Enterprise Resource Reporting 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will develop an understanding of advanced enterprise resource reporting and business intelligence and how businesses can use them to support decision- making. Major electronic techniques and tools for classifying, segmenting, and analyzing business information will be examined. Students will learn how to integrate enterprise resource tools into standard business processes. Prerequisite: None INS 3677 International Leadership and Human Resource Management 40 hours, 4 credits This course is designed to introduce students to the complexities of the human resource management processes on a global scale. Students learn how to differentiate between domestic and international human resource management. Employee training and development is addressed, including how to assimilate new employees in the global arena. Prerequisite: None ISM 2321 Managing Information Security 40 hours, 3 credits Information security is not only an IT issue, but also a management issue as well. Therefore, this course introduces students to a detailed examination of the systems-wide perspective of information security. They begin with the strategic planning process for security, which includes an examination of the policies, procedures, and staffing functions necessary to organize and administrate ongoing security functions in an organization. Course subjects include security practices, security architecture, and models, continuity planning, and disaster recovery planning. This course is one step in helping students prepare to take the SSCP certification exam. Prerequisite: Networking Security ISM 2541C Project Management and Team Leadership 40 hours, 3 credits In this course, students will discover many of the theories and methodologies of effective leadership and project management. The topics of managing diverse teams, multitasking, planning for contingencies, as well as fundamentals in project management best practices will be covered. The student will come away with an understanding of leadership and project management practices that can be put to use in the workplace. Prerequisite: Excel ISM 3015 Management of Information Systems 40 hours, 4 credits Students are introduced to the foundations of management information systems. This includes current trends, fundamental MIS technology concepts, applications for business functions, and management practice. Students will gain exposure to analyzing, utilizing, and supervising integrated management information systems. Prerequisites: None ISM 3110C Information Technology Project Management Tools 60 hours, 4 credits This course will introduce students to the generally accepted processes and knowledge areas found in the project management profession; the tools such as Excel, Visio, MS Project, and techniques to drive the project. Prerequisites: Excel; Information Technology Systems Design ISM 3255C Information Technology Project Management I 60 hours, 4 credits This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of project management defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) topics that include project planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling tools and techniques. Prerequisite: Information Technology Project Management Tools ISM 4470C Information Technology Project Management II 60 hours, 4 credits In this course, students further their learning on the fundamental concepts of project management and learn to apply principles of cost estimation and budgeting; quality planning, management, and control; and procurement life cycle activities as they relate to projects. Prerequisite: Information Technology Project Management I ISM 4505C Information Technology Organization Support 50 hours, 4 credits Supporting an organization with a myriad of software and hardware implementations can be a daunting challenge. This course gives a systematic approach to understanding how to best effectively support the computing environment for competitive advantage. Prerequisite: None ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
