College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

109 HCP 6320 Introduction to Systems Theories (3 Credits) HCP 6330 Mediation Theory and Practice (3 Credits) Note: THIS COURSE REQUIRES STUDENTS TO PHYSICALLY ATTEND THE MAIN NSU CAMPUS TO ATTEND THE "RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTE" (RI) HCP 6340 Diversity in Human and Family Development (3 Credits) HCP 6350 Conflict and Crisis Management Theory and Practice (3 Credits ) HCP 6360 Critical Incidents (3 Credits) HCP 6370 Family Violence: The Effects on Families, Communities and Workplaces (3 Credits) Concentration 4: Legal Perspectives of Child Protective Services (9 Credits) Concentration Description: This concentration will train students in the unique policies and laws related to children and families in contemporary society. Legal issues such as child custody, alimony, child support, child abuse and neglect, adoption, spouse abuse, will be investigated and evaluated. Students will develop interviewing, counseling, and negotiation skills to effectively discharge their roles regarding doctrinal, procedural, and evidentiary issues in the legal system. Legal research and reasoning, and critical thinking will be incorporated into the curriculum. The rights of children and families and familial roles, relationships, and responsibilities will be researched. Complete three of the following courses: HCP 6410 Family Law (3 Credits) HCP 6420 Children's Rights Seminar (3 Credits) HCP 6430 Juvenile (including Delinquency) Law (3 Credits) HCP 6440 Interviewing, Counseling, and Negotiating (3 Credits) HCP 6450 Civil Rights of Children in State Care (3 Credits) HCP 6460 Domestic Violence Seminar (3 Credits) HCP 6470 Legal Research Methods and Reasoning (3 Credits) Concentration 5: Advocating for the Child as an (Associate) Applied Behavioral Analyst (BCABA) or (BCBA) (9 Credits) Concentration Description: This concentration will train students in the basic tenets and science of applied behavior analysis. Students will begin with a basic study of the philosophy and science, in the areas of education, psychology, and behavioral issues, and strategies related to behavioral analysis evaluation and development. Students will progress to the application of applied behavioral principles and theories, evaluating field techniques/data, and experiences from a variety of settings for effectiveness and ethical issues. Students may choose to be certified as a BCABA or BCBA by completing additional coursework and supervision requirements. *Please be advised that students in the Master of Human Services in Child Protection program completing the Applied Behavioral Analysis concentration cannot be placed in practicum sites within the states of North Carolina and New York due to state licensure regulations.