HUM Human Services

HUM 670 Fiscal Administration in Mental Health Care Systems

jonstad — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:54:24 +0000

HUM 670 Fiscal Administration in Mental Health Care Systems jonstad Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:54

This course explores the common metrics mental health organizations use, the data used in support of those metrics, the assessment of fiscal outcomes, trends and events. Identifying cost centers and programs is considered. Students will evaluate differing funding streams that could potentially support the provision of mental health services including public funding, public insurance programs (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare), government and foundation grants, and private donations. Fundraising efforts as applied to an overall budget strategy will also be considered. Equivalent to HUM 6800

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HUM 660 Group Theories and Human Systems

jonstad — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:53:35 +0000

HUM 660 Group Theories and Human Systems jonstad Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:53

This course will explore group theories and groups as human systems. Students will study how large and small groups are utilized in human service organizations. The students will also gain an understanding of group dynamics and functionality for the application of research and theory relating to large and small groups and human social systems for the enhancement of service delivery. The emphasis is on integrating theory and concepts from the behavioral and social sciences as a basis for understanding group systems theory and human behavior within human services and society. Equivalent to HUM 6100

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HUM 650 Human Services Administration

jonstad — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:52:52 +0000

HUM 650 Human Services Administration jonstad Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:52

This course draws from the concepts of organizational behavior and leadership theory and human services policy to present the students a conceptual framework for leading a human services organization. Leadership issues unique to human services settings will be discussed, with the focus on developing effective leadership styles, promoting self-care practices, and using mindfulness-based strategies to enhance self-awareness and improve organizational effectiveness in human services agencies. Equivalent to HUM 5500

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HUM 640 Human Services Delivery Skills and Processes

jonstad — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:52:06 +0000

HUM 640 Human Services Delivery Skills and Processes jonstad Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:52

This course provides students with a broad overview of the laws and regulations that govern delivery of services in the various human services disciplines. Cross-disciplinary regulations, policy development and review in agencies, and methods to impact policy /regulation development and revision at the state and national level are areas of emphasis. Equivalent to HUM 5300

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HUM 630 Non-Profit Principles and Practices

jonstad — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:49:51 +0000

HUM 630 Non-Profit Principles and Practices jonstad Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:49

This course provides students with the common issues and principles surrounding non-profit agencies and organizations. Background and philosophy, rules and regulations, tax implications, principles of philanthropy, the role of grants and other sources of external funding are emphasized. Equivalent to HUM 5220

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HUM 620 Recruiting and Coaching Volunteers

jonstad — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:48:43 +0000

HUM 620 Recruiting and Coaching Volunteers jonstad Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:48

This course is designed to provide students with working knowledge of volunteer use in human service agencies. Sources and methods of volunteer recruitment, ethical and legal issues in the use of volunteers, methods of training, and techniques for motivating, securing, and maintaining a positive and engaged ongoing inclusive commitment, and effective use of volunteers are areas of focus in this course. Equivalent to HUM 5210

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HUM 610 Integrative Project for Human Services

jonstad — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:47:38 +0000

HUM 610 Integrative Project for Human Services jonstad Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:47

This course provides the opportunity for students planning careers in human service agencies to apply knowledge and skills obtained throughout the program in a practical way. Students may opt for projects in new program/service delivery design, program evaluation, or grant writing by utilizing quantitative or qualitative research on an issue in human service delivery, or other appropriate areas, approved by the instructor. HUM 5100 is the Capstone course in the student’s program. Equivalent to HUM 5100. Prerequisite: completion of all required coursework. This course may not be transferred in.

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HUM 600 Grant Writing

jonstad — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:46:45 +0000

HUM 600 Grant Writing jonstad Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:46

This course provides students with knowledge of various types of government and private grants, sources of information on funding agencies, grant writing principles and techniques, pre-submission consultation review processes, and the overall grant review process. Practice in researching funding sources and grant guidelines and in proposal preparation are included. Equivalent to HUM 5060

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HUM 590 Overview of Human Services

jonstad — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:44:10 +0000

HUM 590 Overview of Human Services jonstad Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:44

This course is designed to introduce the student to the broad field of human services, the types of disciplines represented in the field, the general nature and scope of services provided by the disciplines, the similarities in services provided, and the differences among the disciplines. A major emphasis will be on the ways in which human services professionals can effectively and efficiently interact to enhance service delivery and maximize the use of valuable resources. Equivalent to HUM 5010

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HUM 740 Organizational Operations and Human Services Administration

jonstad — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:59:58 +0000

HUM 740 Organizational Operations and Human Services Administration jonstad Tue, 03/31/2026 - 10:59

Students will apply advanced critical thinking skills in this course designed to expose them to a broad range of essential organizational operations and extend students’ existing knowledge base on the workings of human services administration. In addition to exploration of volunteer recruitment, retention and management, marketing, crossdisciplinary regulations, development, and implementation of policy, change management, fund-raising, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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