HMSV 1030 - Human Services Assessments

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Human Services

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course provides an overview of the various types of assessing completed in Human Services work. This course presents principles, types, phases, and the recording of interviews used with various types of clients including the Intake and Psychosocial Interview. In addition, various forms of assessments and documentation will be explored. UG

2 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Identify and demonstrate the principles, types, and phases of Interviewing	Exams – weeks 4, 9, 15; Lab Experiences – weeks 2-14; Class Discussion – weeks 2-16; Self-Assessment – week 16
2. Demonstrate Interviewing techniques, to include active listening, confidentiality, nonverbal behavior, and questioning.	Exams – weeks 4, 9, 15; Lab Experiences – weeks 2-14; Class Discussion – weeks 2-16; Intake Interview – weeks 2-7; Psychosocial Interview and Report – weeks 8-16; Self-Assessment – week 16
3. Identify value and ethical conflicts within an interview situation	Exams – weeks 4, 9, 15; Lab Experiences – weeks 2-14; Class Discussion – weeks 2-16; Self-Assessment – week 16
4. Identify commonly used Assessments/Scales	Exam – week 15; Lab Experiences – weeks 2-14; Class Discussion – weeks 2-16
5. Identify commonly used forms	Exam – week 15; Lab Experiences – weeks 2-14; Class Discussion – weeks 2-16
6. Demonstrate understanding of and ability to document	Exam – week 15; Lab Experiences – weeks 2-14; Class Discussion – weeks 2-16

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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