| BSHS 110 Introduction to Human Services -- 3 Credit Hours -- Odd Year Spring | |
| This course introduces the student to the field of Human Services. The student will gain a basic knowledge of the unique approach of meeting human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base, which focuses on prevention as well as remediation of problems, and maintaining a commitment to improve the overall quality of life of service populations. The student will develop an understanding of the Human Services professional as being one who promotes improved service delivery systems by addressing not only the quality of direct services, but by also seeking to improve accessibility, accountability, and coordination among professionals and agencies in service delivery. | |
Top of Page | |
|
| BSHS 275 Relapse and Prevention -- 3 Credit Hours -- Even Year Spring | |
| This course examines the field of relapse and prevention as it applies to chemical dependency and offender rehabilitation. Prerequisite: PSYC 105. | |
Top of Page | |
|
| BSHS 301 / MATH 210 Statistical Analysis -- 3 Credit Hours -- Spring | |
| The course is a study of requisite
mathematical foundations of statistics followed by extensive coverage of
statistical techniques used in research and data analysis. The mathematical
foundations include scales of measurement, probability, the binomial and
normal distributions and sampling theory. The statistical techniques include
descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics covered include
at least through correlation. Inferential statistics covered include at
least through simple ANOVA designs. Assumptions, logic and interpretation
of statistics are emphasized over calculation. Use of a calculator and simple
algebraic manipulation are required. Prerequisite: Knowledge of MATH101/120
or equivalent. This course will have a mathematics/basic algebra review
test during the first week of class. Students not achieving 70% or better
will be strongly advised to drop the class and take a course to improve
mathematics/algebra skills. |
|
Top of Page | |
|
| PSYC / SOCI 245 Psychology of Law -- 3 Credit Hours -- Even Year Fall | |
| Applications of psychology to the criminal justice system. Topics include profiling, theories of violence, eyewitness testimony, jury selection, expert testimony, hostage issues, victims and prisons. Prerequisities: PSYC101. | |
Top of Page | |
|