MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Human and Social Work Services

C.	Course Number and Title: HMSV1030 Human Services Assessments

D.	Course Coordinator: Christine Lynch, MSW, LSW

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

Lecture: 2 hours

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title: None

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: 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.

K.	College-Wide Learning 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

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

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

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week	Assignments/Activities
Week 1	Confidentiality Relationship with Client Advice giving vs. information giving Self-disclosing Establishing a conducive Atmosphere Seven Basic Principles
Week 2	Continuation of Above Communication Principles of Communication Introduction to Intake Interview Stages of an Interview Intake Form/Type of Questions
Week 3	Continuation of Intake Information Questioning
Week 4	How to Conduct an Intake Interview
Week 5	Intake Interview
Week 6	Intake Interview
Week 7	Introduction to Psychosocial Interview
Week 8	Recap of Active Listening/Questioning
Week 9	Introduction to Psychosocial Interview
Week 10	How to Write Psychosocial Report
Week 11	Continuation of Above
Week 12	Psychosocial Interview Other Types of Assessments/Referrals Mini-Mental, Substance Abuse
Week 13	Continuation of Assessment/Referrals
Week 14	Introduction of Documentation Importance of Documentation
Week 15	Continuation of Above
Week 16	Individual Meeting with Instructor

N.	Course Assignments:

Intake Interview Form

Intake Interview

Psychosocial Interview Report

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3