NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

386 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS HS 1300 Interpersonal Assessment Skills in Human Relations (3 credits) This course provides an opportunity to learn basic skills essential for the assessment of interpersonal relations. Students will examine interpersonal dynamics and communication in families, the workplace, community organizations, and social settings. An emphasis is placed on developing skills in listening, observation, and analysis. Case studies will be used to explore a variety of presenting problems and appropriate assessment strategies. HS 1400 Counseling and Assessment in Human Services (3 credits) Provides an overview of assessment procedures used in counseling settings including intelligence, achievement, interests, personality, observational assessments, and career. Students will consider cultural and ethical factors in determining appropriate evaluation instruments, procedure and interpretation of test data. Application of test data in human services settings will be emphasized. HS 2100 Administration of Recreational and Leisure Services (3 credits) This course will discuss contemporary recreational therapy program organizational principles and administrative issues, such as assessment, instruction, evaluation, and supervision of staff and clients in recreational activities as part of a therapeutic/rehabilitative program. HS 3120 Grant Writing and Management (3 credits) This course will introduce students to the purpose of grant writing and the basic components of a variety of grant applications/proposals. Students will learn how to identify an organization’s needs, locate funding opportunities, access resources, and organize team members to create a competitive grant proposal. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills needed to read and understand application guidelines, and write a successful grant proposal. Students will also be introduced to post-award procedures and grant management, including evaluation and reporting. HS 3130 Nonprofit Leadership (3 credits) This course will equip students with a foundation in leadership through learning major leadership theories and their applications in the nonprofit sector. Students will build upon skills of decision-making, understand issues related to compliance, gain knowledge of the importance and function of community collaborations, and will be able to demonstrate ethical decision-making. Case studies that demonstrate challenges within nonprofit organizations will be discussed and analyzed. HS 3140 Fundraising and Philanthropy (3 credits) This course examines various funding streams of nonprofit organizations, including government sources, public and private foundations, corporations, and individuals. This course explores historical issues related to philanthropy in the United States and the role of philanthropy in the nonprofit sector. Students will develop an understanding of fundraising plans, which include strategies for identifying and building relationships with potential donors. Legal and ethical issues pertaining to fundraising will be discussed. HS 3150 Strategic Planning in Human Services (3 credits) This course will examine the strategic planning process in public and non-profit organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the theory and practice of strategic planning and management theory in the non-profit sector. The course will cover various approaches to designing and conducting strategic planning, including involvement of stakeholders and specific techniques for conducting environmental scans, strategic issue identification, strategy formulation. HS 3300 Ethical and Professional Issues in Human Services (3 credits) This course provides a basic overview of the legal and ethical issues associated with the human services profession. A case study approach will be applied to provide a variety of realistic situations to illustrate potential ethical challenges and dilemmas. In addition, students will gain familiarity with the ethical standards of the American Counseling Association, the American Psychological Association, and related professional organizations. HS 3315 Human Services and Cultural Diversity (3 credits) This course will examine the role of cultural diversity in human services/helping professions and will allow students the opportunity to increase self-awareness with regard to worldviews and personal beliefs about diversity issues. Key aspects of cultural competency will be reviewed including its history, definitions, and selected conceptual models, in addition to its relevance and importance in the development and administration of human services organizations. HS 3330 Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3 credits) This course will examine theories of how the environment affects human behavior. Interactions between individuals and groups of people, impact of culture and society on one’s values, perceptions of the world, and beliefs will be explored. Additionally, influence of gender, sexual orientation, religion, spirituality, and socioeconomic class, on perceptions, experiences, and development across the lifespan will be discussed as well. Students will have the opportunity to self-reflect on how the multiple dimensions of the environment impacts their behavior and how it makes sense in context. The application of theoretical