HMSV 1090 - Group Work in Human Services

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Human Services

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
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. UG

2 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take HMSV 1030

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. 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

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

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
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