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CCOG for HUS 241 Spring 2024

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Course Number:
HUS 241
Course Title:
Planning and Evaluation in Human Services
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
30
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Presents knowledge and skill development in the systematic analysis of service needs, including planning appropriate strategies, implementation of services and evaluation of outcomes. Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores. Prerequisites/concurrent: HUS 131 and HUS 141. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students will be able to:

  • Assess the needs of clients or client groups.
  • Develop goals, and design and implement a plan of action for clients or client groups.
  • Evaluate the outcomes of service plans and the effect on the client or client groups.

Course Activities and Design

  • Case study analysis
  • Lectures
  • Small/large group process and discussion
  • Role play

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Human service delivery plan
  • Case study scenarios
  • Group presentation

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • Human service planning
  • Human service evaluation
  • Social service intervention strategies