2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HUMAN and COMMUNITY SERVICES
HCSV 101 Introduction to Community Services
This course will introduce the student to historical development of the human service profession
and the models of service delivery. Topics will include the philosophy, values, concepts,
language, problems and broad scope of human services, as well as exposure to various
agencies and agency policies. 3 Hrs.
HCSV 306 Research Methods
Introduction to research methods and statistical procedures in social science. Emphasis on
mastering fundamental scientific and technological skills associated with literature review,
research design, data collection, data analysis, data graphics, data interpretation and scientific
writing. Particular attention to program evaluation is included. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 or Soci
203 and Math 206. 3 Hrs.
HCSV 306L Lab in Research Methods
A laboratory course focused on design, analysis, and reporting of a variety of social science experiments
and program evaluation. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 or Soci 203 and Math 206. 1 Hr.
HCSV 350 Independent Study
Independent investigation of a topic through a program of directed readings or research
project. Requires prior approval of the supervising professor. 1-3 Hrs.
HCSV 352 Topics in Human and Community Services
Investigation of a single topic or area of human and community services. The topic may vary
from term to term. May be taken more than once with different subtitles. 3 Hrs.
HCSV 400 Senior Seminar in Human and Community Services
The capstone course of the program. The course requires the integration of the major theories
and principles from each of the preceding courses so that the student creates a defining
perspective of the entire program of study. Prerequisites: HCSV 101, HCSV 306 and HCSV
306L. 3 Hrs.
HISTORY
HIST 201 Emergence of the West
A survey of the history of civilization from the ancient world to the European crises of the seventeenth
century, with emphasis upon the political, social and intellectual development of Western
civilization. Fall Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
HIST 202 West in the World
A survey of the history of civilization from the end of the religious wars and the emergence of
the great European powers to the crises of the twentieth century and nuclear age, with emphasis
generally upon the political, social and intellectual development of Western civilization.
Spring Term, every year. 3 Hrs.