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Honors - Human Services
the little book is the gateway to our understanding of
modern politics in all its pains and glory. By the end of
this seminar, students will have a great appreciation of
Machiavelli, of political philosophy and of the role that
power plays in all our lives—political and personal.
The Holocaust—This seminar explores the ideological
development and actual implementation of the Holocaust.
It will examine the rise of the National Socialist (Nazi) party
in Germany and the government’s execution of racial laws,
eventually leading to the killing of approximately six million
Jews and five million “enemies”of the Reich, inclusive of the
mentally and physically disabled, partisans, homosexuals,
religious objectors, gypsies, Socialists and Communists.
Additionally, the seminar will explore how the genocide was
initiated and implemented and look closely at the lives of all
the people who were involved (victims and perpetrators).
Gender Roles: Past, Present and Future—This seminar
will explore various issues in gender studies from past to
present and future trends from interdisciplinary viewpoints.
Theory will be balanced with group discussion and
collaboration. Students will be encouraged to direct their
analysis of gender dynamics through use of critical thinking
and illuminating readings from a variety of relevant sources.
HON 288H —Honors Capstone: Planning and
Research
1 cr. (Spring)
This capstone course, required of all Honors
Program students, provides an opportunity to
synthesize knowledge and skills acquired as an
Honors student. Students choose their final project
topic, conduct the appropriate research and begin
drafting the paper. The independent study format of
the course reflects the student-centered
interdisciplinary nature of the Honors Program itself.
Three plenary meetings during the semester provide a
framework for individual meetings with faculty
mentors. Students must complete both HON 288H
(Planning and Research) and HON 289H (Writing
and Presentation) to fulfill the program requirements.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102, cumulative GPA
of 3.2 or permission of Honors Program coordinator
HON 289H—Honors Capstone: Writing and
Presentation
1 credit
This course is a required continuation of HON
288H. Students finalize their research projects and
prepare the presentation which is given at the end of
the semester. Three plenary meetings during the
semester provide a framework for individual meetings
with faculty mentors. Students must complete both
HON 288H (Planning and Research) and HON 289H
(Writing and Presentation) to fulfill the program
requirements.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102, HON 288H,
cumulative GPA of 3.2 or permission of Honors
Program coordinator
Human Services
(Behavioral Sciences Department)
HMS 101—Introduction to Human Services
3 cr.
This course is an introduction to the history,
theories, policies and methods of human service
delivery systems. Designed for those students
interested in a career in the helping professions, this
course will introduce the student to society’s
responses to social problems which arise when
individuals’ basic needs cannot be met independently.
Considering both theory and practical application,
the class will explore the models and organization and
management of human service agencies, the role of
client and professional and ethical considerations.
*This course may be used as a liberal arts elective
only; it does not fulfill the Social Science requirement
for any degree nor any SUNY General Education
requirement.
HMS 201—Field Experience 1
2 cr.
This course is designed to allow the student
interested in the field of Human Services an
opportunity to apply Psychological and Sociological
terms, concepts and theories to a practical situation.
The purpose of this first field placement is to
introduce the student to six intra and interpersonal
skills and competencies involved in direct care
positions within the human service field. These
include: Empowerment, communication, assessment,
self-development, crisis intervention, and advocacy.
Students will be given assignments to direct their field
experiences. Students will be responsible for arranging
their site placements with the assistance of the
instructor or field placement coordinator. A grade if
C is required to continue on to Human Services
Practicum 2/or graduate.
Four hours of off campus site observation/
participation per week is required.
Prerequisites: placement into ENG 101
HMS 202—Field Experience 2
2 cr.
This course is designed to allow the student
interested in the field of Human Services an
opportunity to continue to apply theory and
knowledge to a practical situation. The purpose of
this course is to introduce the student to six family,
community, group, and organizational skills and
competencies involved in direct care positions within
the human services field. These include: Networking:
Community and Service Systems, facilitation of
services, vocational, educational and career support,
organizational participation and documentation.
Students will be given assignments to direct their
field-work observations and participation. Students
will be responsible for arranging their site placements
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