MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Human and Social Work Services

C.	Course Number and Title: HMSV1090 Group Work in Human Services

D.	Course Coordinator: Molly McCue, MSW, LISW

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

Lecture: 2 hours

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: HMSV1030

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Groups, Process and Practice

Authors: Corey, Corey & Corey

Copyright Year: 2013

Edition: 10th

ISBN: 9781305865709

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course places importance on understanding how groups work effectively and ineffectively and in understanding how groups can be used as a change or growth opportunity. Not only is the focus on group process, but the students’ ability to increase their interpersonal effectiveness while working with human services clients.

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. Demonstrate knowledge of interpersonal skills.	Class Discussion and Lab Activities – weeks 2-15; Exams – week 6, 11 and 15; Self-Examination Paper – week 14
2. Identify strategies to interact effectively.	Class Discussion and Lab Activities – weeks 2-15; Exams – week 6, 11 and 15; Self-Examination Paper – week 14
3. Demonstrate knowledge of group process.	Class Discussion and Lab Activities – weeks 2-15; Exams – week 6, 11 and 15; Self-Examination Paper – week 14
4. Identify effective approaches to management of conflict.	Class Discussion and Lab Activities – weeks 2-15; Exams – week 6, 11 and 15; Self-Examination Paper – week 14
5. Demonstrate knowledge of cultural diversity.	Class Discussion and Lab Activities – weeks 2-15; Exams – week 6, 11 and 15; Self-Examination Paper – week 14
6. Demonstrate strategies for effective leadership of a small group.	Class Discussion and Lab Activities – weeks 2-15; Exams – week 6, 11 and 15; Group Facilitation – week 14

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week	Activities/Assignments
Week 1	Introduction
Week 2	The Importance of Interpersonal Skills
Week 3	Self-Disclosure
Week 4	Trust
Week 5	Barriers to Interpersonal Effectiveness
Week 6	Communication Skills
Week 7	Group Process
Week 8	Group Dynamics
Week 9	Types of Groups
Week 10	Effective Leadership in Groups
Week 11	Management of Emotions
Week 12	Interpersonal Conflict
Week 13	Cultural Diversity
Week 14	Self-Care/Boundaries
Week 15	Group Closure

N.	Course Assignments:

Class discussions and lab activities

Group facilitation

Self-examination paper

Exams (3)

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

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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