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University Bulletin: Undergraduate Programs 2003-2004 The George Washington University  

 
   
 

HUMAN SERVICES

133 Supervised Experience in Human Services Nashman
  Development of experience-based perspective on human services through fieldwork in a community-based agency or organization. Meetings, journal, and research paper. Admission by permission of instructor. (Fall and spring)
152 Issues in Human Services (1 to 6) Nashman
  An inquiry into the values and methods of practitioners in the field of human services, linking academic study and field experience. Admission by permission of instructor. (Fall and spring)
171 Introduction to Human Development I (3) Sardi
  Lectures and fieldwork. All aspects of development through adolescence; child study techniques. Two to three hours weekly field experience in appropriate setting. (Fall)
172 Introduction to Human Development II (3) Saunders
  Adult development from young adulthood to old age. Dominant psychosocial, cognitive, and physical competencies; motivational changes; coping styles; normative and non-normative behaviors. Three hours weekly field experience in appropriate agency setting. (Spring)
176 Program Planning and Development for Service Agencies (3) Saunders
  The program planning and development activities essential to human service agencies. Through case studies and on-site field experiences, students analyze processes by which agency needs are assessed and programs planned. Community-based research. Prerequisite: Status as a human services major or minor or permission of the instructor. (Fall)
177 Human Services and Community: Empowerment for Social Change (3) Konwerski
  The community as a laboratory for the study of contemporary issues in philanthropy aimed toward social change. Through readings, observations, and group internships, students participate in various aspects of community service. (Fall)
182 Organization and Administration in the Human Services (3) Saunders
  Introduction to organizational theory and program administration in community agencies: staff recruitment and development; fiscal operations including funding; facilities; and effective community relations. Community-based research. Prerequisite: Status as a human services major or minor or permission of the instructor. (Spring)
193 Research and Independent Study (arr.) Nashman
  Individual research and special projects. Admission by permission of instructor.
195 Seminar in Human Services: Current Issues (3) Konwerski
  Analysis of selected issues in human services. Each student conducts an investigation of an identified problem in human services and completes a skill assessment project. Admission by permission of instructor. (Spring)
198 Topics in Human Services (1 to 3) Nashman
  Topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit.

 

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