Course Descriptions and Objectives

PHYS& 110 - Physics for Non-Science Majors with Lab

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of general scientific principles, with an emphasis on the fundamental principles that govern the physical universe, including the principles underlying physical theories and processes of scientific discovery, and the nature of scientific evidence upon which contemporary physics theories are based.
2. Apply physical principles and concepts in physics to problems that affect their lives, in particular, and our society, in general.
3. Analyze physical systems, solve problems, and answer questions using mathematics appropriate to physics and performing calculations appropriate to the task.
4. Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.

PHYS& 114 - General Physics I with Lab

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding, at the nonmajors’ level, of the basic principles of Newtonian dynamics, kinematics, energy, and momentum.
2. Develop a clear understanding of the scientific method and its application to these principles.
3. Apply quantitative measures to situations involving these principles and develop a strong facility for working problems based on these principles.
4. Analyze physical systems to decide what information and principles are relevant to understanding the behavior of the systems.
5. Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.

PHYS& 115 - General Physics II with Lab

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding, at the nonmajors’ level, of the basic principles of waves, sound, heat, fluids, and optics.
2. Develop a clear understanding of the scientific method and its application to these principles.
3. Apply quantitative measures to situations involving these principles and develop a strong facility for working problems based on these principles.
4. Analyze physical systems to decide what information and principles are relevant to understanding the behavior of the systems.
5. Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.

PHYS& 116 - General Physics III with Lab

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding, at the nonmajors’ level, of the basic principles of electromagnetism, electronics, and modern physics.
2. Develop a clear understanding of the scientific method and its application to these principles.
3. Apply quantitative measures to situations involving these principles and develop a strong facility for working problems based on these principles.
4. Analyze physical systems to decide what information and principles are relevant to understanding the behavior of the systems.
5. Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.

PHYS 155 - Special Topics: Physics

1. Explore current topics in physics.
2. Read, evaluate, and interpret physical concepts and findings in general, technical, and research literature.
3. Demonstrate the ability to construct, articulate, and defend a valid scientific argument and to critique others’ arguments and techniques.

PHYS 198 - Individual Project in Physics

1. Complete an independent project (research or expression) on a focused area of interest or need, either individually or as a member of a research team.
2. Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to the project topic.
3. Develop, with guidance, a comprehensive approach or activity that supplements the learning in a particular course or program of study.
4. Develop, implement, and complete a total project adhering to established or innovative procedures and due dates.
5. Read, evaluate, and interpret physical concepts and findings in general, technical, and research literature.
6. Demonstrate the ability to construct, articulate, and defend a valid scientific argument and to critique others’ arguments and techniques.

PHYS 199 - Special Projects in Physics

1. Complete an independent project (research or expression) on a focused area of interest or need, either individually or as a member of a research team.
2. Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to the project topic.
3. Develop, with guidance, a comprehensive approach or activity that supplements the learning in a particular course or program of study.
4. Develop, implement, and complete a total project adhering to established or innovative procedures and due dates.
5. Read, evaluate, and interpret physical concepts and findings in general, technical, and research literature.
6. Demonstrate the ability to construct, articulate, and defend a valid scientific argument and to critique others’ arguments and techniques.

PHYS& 221 - Engineering Physics I with Lab

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding, at the majors’ level, of the basic principles of Newtonian dynamics, kinematics, energy, and momentum.
2. Develop a clear understanding of the scientific method and its application to these principles.
3. Apply quantitative measures to situations involving these principles and develop a strong facility for working problems based on these principles.
4. Analyze a physical system to decide what information and principles are relevant to understanding the behavior of the systems.
5. Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.

PHYS& 222 - Engineering Physics II with Lab

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding, at the majors’ level, of the basic principles of electromagnetism, oscillations, and gravity.
2. Develop a clear understanding of the scientific method and its application to these principles.
3. Apply quantitative measures to situations involving these principles and develop a strong facility for working problems based on these principles.
4. Analyze a physical system to decide what information and principles are relevant to understanding the behavior of the systems.
5. Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.

PHYS& 223 - Engineering Physics III with Lab

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding, at the majors’ level, of the basic principles of waves, fluids, optics, and modern physics.
2. Develop a clear understanding of the scientific method and its application to these principles.
3. Apply quantitative measures to situations involving these principles and develop a strong facility for working problems based on these principles.
4. Analyze a physical system to decide what information and principles are relevant to understanding the behavior of the systems.
5. Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.

PHYS 298 - Individual Project in Physics

1. Complete an independent project (research or expression) on a focused area of interest or need, either individually or as a member of a research team.
2. Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to the project topic.
3. Develop, with guidance, a comprehensive approach or activity that supplements the learning in a particular course or program of study.
4. Develop, implement, and complete a total project adhering to established or innovative procedures and due dates.
5. Read, evaluate, and interpret physical concepts and findings in general, technical, and research literature.
6. Demonstrate the ability to construct, articulate, and defend a valid scientific argument and to critique others’ arguments and techniques.

PHYS 299 - Special Projects in Physics

1. Complete an independent project (research or expression) on a focused area of interest or need, either individually or as a member of a research team.
2. Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to the project topic.
3. Develop, with guidance, a comprehensive approach or activity that supplements the learning in a particular course or program of study.
4. Develop, implement, and complete a total project adhering to established or innovative procedures and due dates.
5. Read, evaluate, and interpret physical concepts and findings in general, technical, and research literature.
6. Demonstrate the ability to construct, articulate, and defend a valid scientific argument and to critique others’ arguments and techniques.

PPT 101 - Math

1. Convert fractions, decimals, and units (American standard and metric).
2. Solve algebraic equations.
3. Describe geometric shapes and relationships.
4. Calculate area, mass, and volume.
5. Identify types of angles and triangles.
6. Describe trigonometric ratios and functions.
7. Apply algebraic formulae, geometric principles, and trigonometric functions to shop problems and machine practices.
8. Demonstrate proper care and application of measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, rules and tapes, indicators, levels, and RPM gauges.
9. Demonstrate proper care and application of surveying instruments, optics, and imaging devices.
10. Demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, and teamwork during in-class discussions, presentations, and hands-on activities.

PPT 102 - Technical Drawings

1. Describe the basic components of an engineering drawing, including the title block, revision block, graphical portion, and notes.
2. Explain and interpret line types, lettering, and symbols on engineering drawings.
3. Identify and calculate dimensions, tolerances, scales, and units.
4. Interpret pictorial, orthographic, auxiliary, and section views of parts and/or assemblies.
5. Create hand-sketched multiview projections and isometric drawings of parts.
6. Explain and interpret assembly drawings and their components, including parts lists and fastener types.
7. Interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT) symbols and calculate tolerances.
8. Interpret engineering drawings for cams, gears, and splines.
9. Interpret schematics for fluid power systems.
10. Explain and interpret welding symbols, surface finish symbols, machining callouts, and other manufacturing process instructions on engineering drawings.
11. Describe and interpret revision systems for engineering drawings.
12. Demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, and teamwork during in-class discussions, presentations, and hands-on activities.

PPT 103 - Inspection

1. Demonstrate proper calibration, care, and use of measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, thread wires, indicators, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and gauge blocks.
2. Evaluate machined part dimensions, surface texture, material hardness, and threads for quality.
3. Design a layout of a machined part based on an engineering drawing.
4. Describe the uses and applications of CMMs.
5. Apply inspection techniques using the principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
6. Describe material hardness testing methods.
7. Describe the definition and purpose of statistical process control and sampling plans.
8. Evaluate a process using statistical process control.
9. Describe inspection planning, first article inspection, and in-process inspection techniques.
10. Create inspection plans and inspection documentation and analyze the results.
11. Demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, and teamwork during in-class discussions and hands-on activities.

PPT 121 - Precision Machining

1. Describe machine tools, machining processes, and their applications.
2. Demonstrate the ability to interpret documentation (work orders, engineering drawings, and bills of materials) and apply the information to a machining project.
3. Create a job plan for a machining project.
4. Create a layout for a machining project using measuring and layout tools.
5. Apply the proper speeds and feeds for materials and machine tools.
6. Describe and apply proper tool selection and workholding techniques for a machining project.
7. Create a workpiece utilizing hand tools and manual machine tools: saw, mill, lathe, drill, drill press, grinder, threading, and finishing processes.
8. Evaluate completed workpieces for quality using inspection techniques and measuring tools.
9. Demonstrate proper safety techniques when handling shop materials and operating equipment.
10. Demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, and teamwork during in-class discussions, presentations, and hands-on activities.

PPT 122 - Geometric Dimensioning/Tolerancing/Precision Fit

1. Define and explain the purpose of geometric tolerancing.
2. Interpret geometric tolerances and symbols on drawings, including form, orientation, location, profile, and runout tolerances.
3. Describe and interpret the ASME Y14.5 - 2009 standard used for dimensioning and tolerancing.
4. Demonstrate use of reference guides, standards books, and other resources to research information about geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
5. Interpret standard limits and fits between mating parts.
6. Interpret datum feature and datum target symbols.
7. Interpret material condition, material boundary, and other modifying symbols.
8. Interpret surface geometric controls and axis geometric controls.
9. Determine geometric tolerances for produced sizes at RFS, MMC, and LMC, as well as bonus tolerancing.
10. Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing information to determine proper setup, manufacturing methods, and inspection of a part.

PPT 123 - Electrical Systems

1. Describe and interpret electrical symbols, schematic diagrams, and line (ladder) diagrams.
2. Measure and calculate electrical quantities such as current, voltage, and resistance.
3. Identify the components found in industrial electrical systems.
4. Describe how factors such as impedance, inductance, and capacitance affect circuits.
5. Describe how AC and DC electricity is generated and how it operates.
6. Demonstrate proper and safe use of electrical test equipment.
7. Describe electric motor operation, controls, and relays.
8. Describe circuits connected in series, parallel, and series/parallel combinations.
9. Explain electrical wiring materials and methods.
10. Troubleshoot electrical problems in electrical circuits and systems.
11. Describe digital electronic circuits, and related components, logic, and programming.
12. Create and test electrical circuits using various component types.
13. Demonstrate proper safety techniques when handling electrical devices.
14. Demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, and teamwork during in-class discussions, presentations, and hands-on activities.

PPT 201 - Mechanical Systems

1. Explain the fundamental aspects of a mechanical system, such as mechanical power, work, torque, and energy.
2. Describe basic mechanical machines and their functions.
3. Identify and describe components of power transmission systems: bearings, couplings, gears, mechanical seals, pulleys, chains, belts, clutches, and brakes.
4. Describe types and characteristics of industrial lubricants and lubrication systems.
5. Describe principles of machine vibration and how it is measured.
6. Apply proper inspection techniques to components of power transition systems.
7. Apply proper maintenance techniques to components of power transmission systems, including set-up, alignment, installation, removal, and replacement.
8. Demonstrate proper safety techniques when handling shop materials and operating equipment.
9. Demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, and teamwork during in-class discussions, presentations, and hands-on activities.

PPT 202 - Fluid Power Systems

1. Define fluid power systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
2. Describe and interpret fluid power system terminology, drawings, and diagrams.
3. Explain the physical principles and theories related to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
4. Describe the components of a hydraulic system and their functions, including pipes, valves, fluids, pumps, cylinders, and motors.
5. Describe the components of a pneumatic system and their functions, including pipes, valves, compressors, pumps, blowers, and motors.
6. Apply proper inspection techniques to components of fluid power systems.
7. Apply proper maintenance techniques to components of fluid power systems: set-up, installation, removal, and replacement.
8. Demonstrate proper safety techniques when handling shop materials and operating equipment.
9. Demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, and teamwork during in-class discussions, presentations, and hands-on activities.

PPT 203 - Maintenance Machining

1. Interpret documentation (engineering drawings, bills of materials) and apply the information to a machining project.
2. Demonstrate the ability to plan, layout, and machine a project using manual machine tools.
3. Evaluate completed workpieces for quality using inspection techniques and measuring tools.
4. Describe keys, keyseats, and keyways and their functions.
5. Describe and demonstrate methods of creating keyways.
6. Apply methods and tools used to restore or remove damaged threads and other hardware.
7. Interpret bolt grade and torque specifications.
8. Apply various techniques for locking threaded joints in place.
9. Create basic G-code and M-code programs to operate a CNC machine.
10. Perform maintenance on CNC machines.
11. Describe and demonstrate safe CNC machine operation and crash avoidance.
12. Describe and maintain the motion control components of a CNC machine.
13. Demonstrate proper safety techniques when handling shop materials and operating equipment.
14. Demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, and teamwork during in-class discussions, presentations, and hands-on activities.

PPT 222 - Mold Making

1. Define mold industry terminology.
2. Describe the role and function of molding presses.
3. Describe the purpose and design considerations for mold components, such as plungers, cores, cavities, sprues, gates, runners, and vents.
4. Describe the processes of compression molding, transfer molding, injection molding, and die casting.
5. Describe properties and uses of thermoplastic, thermosetting, and metal materials for molding.
6. Evaluate mold component materials and heat treatment processes to make the proper selection for a job.
7. Design solid models of a part to be molded in a CAD software program.
8. Create a job plan for machining a mold.
9. Design solid models of a mold cavity in a CAD software program.
10. Create a mold cavity with machine tools.
11. Create, finish, and inspect a molded part.
12. Describe and practice processes for mold polishing and repair.
13. Demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, and teamwork during in-class discussions, presentations, and hands-on activities.

POLS& 101 - Introduction to Political Science

1. Describe the key concepts in Political Science.
2. Describe the main fields of Political Science and their analytic concerns.
3. Analyze cases studies AND/OR contemporary events/issues using key concepts and theories.

POLS 155 - Special Topics: Political Science

1. Identify and explain the basic political structures, functions, and processes governing the topic of study.
2. Explain the ideological and structural inputs into policy making.
3. Identify and explain the basic theories used by political science to understand the topic of study.
4. Choose and apply relevant theory and data to an analysis of contemporary issues and policies.

POLS 198 - Individual Project in Political Science

1. Identify and explain the basic political structures, functions, and processes governing the topic of study.
2. Explain the ideological and structural inputs into policy making.
3. Identify and explain the basic theories used by political science to understand the topic of study.
4. Choose and apply relevant theory and data to an analysis of contemporary issues and policies.
5. Explore critically and creatively the diversity of cultures, ethics, values, and ways of thinking across communities.
6. Communicate their knowledge, analysis, and viewpoint with an audience (via, papers, presentations, poster sessions, or multimedia).

POLS& 201 - Introduction to Political Theory

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts and themes used in the field of political theory (community and individualism, class, equality and inequality, order, power and its limits, authority, scope and duty of government, scope and duty of citizenship, power and knowledge, and ideology).
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the evolving conversation about the major concepts and themes used in the field of political theory.
3. Analyze contemporary social, political, and economic issues using political theory concepts.
4. Make critical judgments regarding social, political, and economic issues using political theory concepts.

POLS& 202 - American Government

1. Identify the basic structure, functions, and processes of American government.
2. Explain the historical and philosophical roots of the American political system and its function.
3. Explain the ideological and structural inputs into policy making.
4. Identify and explain the basic theories used by Political Science to understand American political behavior and political culture.
5. Choose and apply relevant theory and data to an analysis of contemporary issues/policies using relevant theory and data.

POLS& 203 - International Relations

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical roots of contemporary global politics.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and theories used to analyze global politics and political processes.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in international politics.
4. Critically apply relevant theories to interpret contemporary case studies.
5. Cultivate an awareness of the linkage between international issues and local issues.

POLS& 204 - Comparative Government

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of political cultures throughout the world.
2. Apply the theoretical language and practice of political science to analysis of contemporary sociopolitical data.
3. Describe, analyze, and critically judge contemporary events using course concepts.
4. Communicate their knowledge, analysis, and viewpoint with other students.

POLS 206 - State and Local Government

1. Explain the ideological and structural inputs into policy making at the state and local level.
2. Identify and explain the basic theories used by political science to understand political behavior and political culture in state and local politics.
3. Choose and apply relevant theory and data to an analysis of contemporary issues and policies.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of political institutions and processes at the state and local levels of government, the process through which state and local public policy is made, the shifting relationships between government at the federal, state, and local level, and the institutions, political cultures, and processes of Washington state.

POLS 255 - Special Topics: Political Science

1. Identify and explain the basic political structures, functions, and processes governing the topic of study.
2. Explain the ideological and structural inputs into policy making.
3. Identify and explain the basic theories used by political science to understand the topic of study.
4. Choose and apply relevant theory and data to an analysis of contemporary issues and policies.

POLS 298 - Individual Project in Political Science

1. Identify and explain the basic political structures, functions, and processes governing the topic of study.
2. Explain the ideological and structural inputs into policy making.
3. Identify and explain the basic theories used by political science to understand the topic of study.
4. Choose and apply relevant theory and data to an analysis of contemporary issues and policies.
5. Explore critically and creatively the diversity of cultures, ethics, values, and ways of thinking across communities.
6. Communicate their knowledge, analysis, and viewpoint with an audience (via, papers, presentations, poster sessions, or multimedia).

PSYC& 100 - General Psychology

1. Describe the biological basis of behavior including the nervous and endocrine systems.
2. Discuss and compare the major theories of learning.
3. Describe and compare the conceptual models of intelligence, language, and cognition.
4. Identify the major theoretical approaches to personality theory.
5. Describe the experimental method and the basic statistical methods of data analysis.
6. Identify the major sub-fields of Psychology.
7. Compare and discuss the concepts of sensation and perception.

PSYC& 200 - Lifespan Psychology

1. Identify and discuss the major theoretical perspectives on human development throughout the lifespan.
2. Compare and contrast the basic psychological methods of exploring human development.
3. Explain how heredity and environment influence development throughout the lifespan.
4. Identify and describe the stages of development from conception through death.

PSYC 208 - Human Sexuality

1. Describe and explain specific aspects of the physical, mental, emotional, and social components of human sexuality.
2. Explain and discuss current biological, psychological, and sociological theories and perspectives on human sexuality.
3. Explain and discuss the role of sexuality in many aspects of one’s personal and social experiences.
4. Explain, compare and contrast the diversity of human sexual expressions.
5. List and discuss issues related to sexual health and well being.
6. Articulate and consider personal values and attitudes related to sexual behaviors and feelings.
7. Analyze and evaluate new scientifically-based, sexuality-related information.

PSYC& 220 - Abnormal Psychology

1. Distinguish between and discuss the current perspectives relating to abnormal human behaviors.
2. Identify and describe the many maladaptive and disordered human behaviors.
3. Discuss the wide diversity of both normal and abnormal human behaviors.
4. Examine and evaluate new information regarding abnormal behavior.

PSYC 290 - Social Psychology

1. Describe major theories of Social Psychology.
2. Apply theoretical constructs to everyday life situations.
3. Design and carry out social psych experiments.

RROE 155 - Special Topics:Rescue Response and Outdoor Education

1. Demonstrate understanding of and applied knowledge of topics covered under individual course offerings. 

ROBAI 370 - Advanced Computer Vision and Sensors

1. Explain and analize the trends in robotics sensing systems.
2. Examine the sensing requirements of proposed robotics applications, and develop sensing systems specifications.
3. Compare sensing systems specifications with available technologies, discuss limitations and trade-offs, and develop design recommendations.
4. Design, develop, and test control systems for robotics applications based on an integrated robotics sensing system.
5. Research and analyze the current technology trends in computer and robot vision systems.

ROBAI 380 - Architectural Robotics and Mechatronics Design

1. Summarize the various components of a mechatronic system and explain challenges in systems integration.
2. Analyze feasibility of complex designs based on existing constraints, and develop recommendations for systems specifications and technical solutions.
3. Develop, build models, and test functionality of mechatronic subsystems.
4. Design, implement, and test robotic systems based on multiple mechanic, electronic, and control elements and subsystems.
5. Compare assembly and manufacturability considerations of the integrated system.
6. Evaluate system robustness and performance, and develop recommendations for design improvements.

ROBAI 401 - Language and Speech Technology

1. Explore the challenges, strategies, and technologies that relate to speech and language recognition and processing.
2. Compare the different statistical methods in NLP, and discuss advantages, limitations, and applications of the different approaches.
3. Develop, build, and evaluate algorithms for natural language processing, linguistic analysis, and language generation.
4. Design, build, and evaluate speech recognition, speech synthesis, and spoken dialog systems.
5. Explain limitations of current speech and language technologies, and research and present emerging new approaches. 

ROBAI 405 - Advanced AI and Applications for Machine Learning

1. Explore the current and future applications of AI and robotics.
2. Summarize the current and future trends and research in AI and robotics.
3. Research and discuss the current technical challenges and limitations of AI and robotics, and what approaches are being explored to overcome them.
4. Research and predict the challenges in human-robot interactions, and explore possible solutions to be implemented in the future.
5. Research and discover the economic, societal, legal, and ethical implications of AI and robots.

ROBAI 410 - Autonomous Systems

1. Categorize and integrate data from multiple sensors to guide robot navigation and interactions.
2. Develop, build, and evaluate control models to achieve expected robot behavior.
3. Explain the challenges of robot interactions with the environment and propose effective strategies.
4. Explain the challenges of human-robot interactions and propose effective strategies.
5. Explain the challenges of multi-robot interactions and cooperation, and propose effective strategies.
6. Create algorithms to control robot behavior, decision-making, and autonomy.

ROBAI 415 - Capstone I

1. Develop, present, and defend project proposal.
2. Evaluate, develop, and create effective methods to manage project milestones and timelines.
3. Apply advanced technical competencies in completing deliverables.
4. Analyze task results to include successes and areas for future improvement.
5. Develop the skills to work productively in a team environment.
6. Develop a professional report and presentation commensurate with the scope and complexity of the work.
7. Create and present information in a professional format and discuss issues as the lead facilitator.
8. Demonstrate an in-depth and integrated understanding of the complexity of AI and robotics systems to industry professionals through demonstration of project.

ROBAI 416 - Capstone II

1. Integrate and develop upon the skills and knowledge acquired in the Capstone I and advanced program courses.
2. Revise, refine, present, and defend project proposal.
3. Evaluate, develop, and create effective methods to manage project milestones and timelines.
4. Apply advanced technical competencies in completing deliverables.
5. Analyze task results, to include successes and areas for future improvement.
6. Develop the skills to work productively in a team environment.
7. Develop a professional report and presentation commensurate with the scope and complexity of the work.
8. Create and present information in a professional format and discuss issues as the lead facilitator.
9. Demonstrate an in-depth and integrated understanding of the complexity of AI and robotics systems to industry professionals through demonstration of project.

STEM 100 - Career and College Success: STEM

1. Demonstrate the use of learning strategies to comprehend, retain, and apply class content.
2. Identify individual strengths, skills, characteristics, and interests in order to pursue personal, academic, and career goals.
3. Apply effective communication skills when engaging with peers, instructors, and the college community within a culturally diverse environment.
4. Identify, access, and navigate college resources and experiential learning opportunities for program success.
5. Demonstrate the ability to find credible and contextually-appropriate sources through research and evaluation, and to ethically incorporate those sources into their work.
6. Read, interpret, and evaluate STEM information; design and complete STEM projects; communicate STEM information visually, orally, and in writing.

FSS 127 - Basics in Community Interpreting and Translating

1. Demonstrate skills for quality written and sight translations of informational materials for families.
2. Demonstrate understanding of common vocabulary and terminology used in educational and human services settings.
3. Demonstrate interpreting skills with two languages, including contextual analysis, listening, memorizing, note taking, and cultural awareness.
4. Explain and analyze the ethics and standards of conduct for providing successful communication and understanding between speakers of English and another language.
5. Use interpretation and translation skills in an educational or human services setting.
6. Describe career opportunities for community interpreters and translators.

FSS 186 - Home Visiting Skills

1. Describe key components of effective home visiting programs.
2. Compare different models of home visiting to be used appropriately in diverse communities.
3. Identify personal strengths and describe skills to develop mutually respectful relationships in the practice of home visiting.
4. Identify and demonstrate qualities of a competent home visitor.
5. Identify common ethical and cultural issues in home visiting.
6. Demonstrate understanding of family support practices and apply them to home visiting.
7. Identify safe practices to use when home visiting.

FSS 195 - Building Community Partnerships

1. Define and identify key elements of effective collaborations and partnerships.
2. Compare and contrast collaboration, coordination, and cooperation.
3. Identify barriers to collaboration and strategies to address these barriers.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of capacity building and community asset building processes.
5. Explain the importance of community partnerships in prevention.
6. Analyze the effectiveness of local collaborations to reach culturally and linguistically diverse community members.
7. Identify unique, nontraditional methods used to lead community partnerships.

FSS 198 - Individual Project in Family Support

1. Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to the future work of a Family Support professional.
2. Create a comprehensive activity which meets the course requirements of an existing family support studies course.
3. Assemble a completed project that incorporates the required course objectives.

FSS 210 - Leadership

1. Identify effective leadership behaviors and actions.
2. Describe one’s own personal style and skills in leadership and how that impacts communication with others.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of varying interactive leadership styles.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of five models of leadership.
5. Explain the connections between values, culture, and leadership styles.
6. Identify mutually respectful, leadership skills that facilitate community collaboration relationships in multiethnic and multicultural settings.
7. Describe how to promote natural leaders in communities.

FSS 220 - Family Support Field Practicum

1. Demonstrate proficiency in selected competencies chosen by the student and approved by the site supervisor and instructor.
2. Apply the nine principles of family support to their internship in the field of family support, early care and education, or other social/human services.
3. Conduct work assigned by their site supervisor in a professional manner.
4. Maintain records and develop a complete portfolio of their learning experience.

FSS 298 - Advanced Individual Project in Family Support

1. Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to the future family support professional.
2. Create a comprehensive activity which meets the course requirements of an existing family support education course.
3. Assemble a completed project for submission.
4. Measure their success on stated outcomes for this course.

SHS 100 - Career and College Success in Human Services

1. Demonstrate the use of learning strategies to comprehend, retain, and apply class content.
2. Identify individual strengths, skills, characteristics, and interests in order to pursue personal, academic, and career goals within the human services field.
3. Apply effective communication skills when engaging with peers, instructors, and client/service populations as well as in the college community within a culturally diverse environment.
4. Identify, access, and navigate college resources for program success.
5. Demonstrate the ability to find credible and contextually-appropriate sources for research, evaluation and evidence-based practice, and to ethically incorporate those sources into their work

SHS 103 - Introduction to Human Services: CD

1. Define the scope or application of the terms “human services” and “social welfare.”
2. Identify the major categories of human service and social welfare programs in the U.S., how they are funded, and who they are intended to serve.
3. Explain the intended purposes and functions of human service programs in the U.S.
4. Describe how political ideology and social policy decisions impact human service program development.
5. Identify the major historical milestones in the development of human services in the U.S. and the profession.
6. Identify the foundation and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities required to adequately perform a variety of human service roles.
7. Identify trends and challenges impacting human services today.

SHS 104 - Introduction to Addiction Studies

1. Demonstrate ability to access and explore research based information regarding the incidence and major demographic prevalence of substance misuse.
2. Demonstrate ability to accurately apply addiction terminology and conceptual theories and current professional practices.
3. Describe scientific and theoretical basis of addiction models from medicine, psychology, sociology, and other disciplines.
4. Explain the general history of licit and illicit drug use in the United States.
5. Identify drugs from three major classifications and describe the impact on human brain and behavior including short and long-term psychological, social, and health effects.
6. Distinguish and describe the potential continuum of drug use, and differentiate drug dependency with the diagnostic criteria for this diagnosis.
7. Provide written description of the nature and general structure of treatment, and the concept of recovery from addiction as a disorder.
8. Summarize general nature of prevention activity and key assessment components.
9. Review and discuss the addiction professionals’ standards and ethical guidelines established by Washington State and NAADAC.

SHS 106 - Introduction to Family Support and Prevention

1. Identify risk, resiliency, and protective factors and processes in individuals, families, and communities impacted by unhealthy living patterns, social/emotional dysfunction, violence, or substance misuse.
2. Describe various models of prevention and the steps in the prevention planning process.
3. Identify and demonstrate application of criteria for evaluating success of prevention strategies and programs.
4. Assess and differentiate ethical community prevention activities.
5. Demonstrate the application of theories, techniques, and family support framework in prevention planning and community readiness within various situations.
6. Describe the processes used to establish mutually respectful relationships with families and other community members.
7. Describe and demonstrate, from a strengths-based perspective, a sensitivity to the cultural issues critical in the design and implementation of prevention activity, and tailor tasks specifically for efforts with diverse populations.

SHS 107 - Stress Management Skills

1. Define stress and describe the psycho-physiological symptoms common to the human reaction.
2. Explain how events, interpretations, and responses impact the short-term and long-term effects of stress.
3. Use and evaluate a variety of stress-reduction techniques oriented toward both the mind and the body.
4. List the factors that block implementation of stress management goals and describe ways to overcome them.
5. Describe how to set goals for improving stress management and time management, how to choose appropriate techniques, and how to evaluate progress.
6. Identify symptoms, sources, and ways of managing job related stress.

SHS 108 - Introduction to Re-Entry Services:CD

1. Explain and describe stereotypes as well as the historical context for the status of FIP in contemporary American culture, including how and why the status is affected by sexism, racism, and classism.

2. Define components of successful reentry and strategies for successful integration within culturally specific communities, including addressing challenges from institutionalized living. 

3. Identify the factors and interventions that influence/limit successful reentry including cultural factors and time away from supports.

4. Describe current systems that affect reentry, including primary care and behavioral health, housing, legal and voting rights, education, employment, and wellness.

5. Explain the importance and types of advocacy in gaining positive change for justice - involved people, and describe ways to become involved in local, state, and national advocacy efforts.

6. Identify and critically evaluate community resources necessary to effectively provide culturally responsive service delivery. 

SHS 111 - Social Issues Forum

1. Describe issues relating to a current event or topic in the area of human services.
2. Explain how current information applies to social service workers and consumers.
3. Identify methods to monitor ongoing information and explore further resources related to topic.

SHS 112 - Child and Family Welfare

1. Analyze both strengths and weaknesses in the current systems serving our children, including what the trends are for the future.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of diverse families in the life of the child, and why services that strengthen families are important for the child.
3. Identify the factors that contribute to a child being at risk, including poverty, homelessness, and violence.
4. Describe methods used to support children when their families cannot do so, such as family preservation, foster care placement, residential treatment, and adoption.
5. Explain the importance of advocacy in gaining positive change for children and families, and describe ways to become involved in local, state, and national advocacy efforts.

SHS 113 - Law and Ethics for Addictions and Human Services

1. Demonstrate comprehension of the difference between ethics and the law.
2. Describe multidisciplinary perspectives that influence professional standards and legal mandates.
3. Articulate the importance of performing self evaluations, client consults, and seeking ongoing supervision.
4. Integrate information from a comparison of several professional ethical codes, including those for human services and addiction professionals.
5. Demonstrate awareness and respect for the importance of cultural competency and the ethical codes that address related values.
6. Describe and summarize the need to adhere to federal and state laws and regulations related to human services or addiction work.
7. Demonstrate the ability to use web-based research.

SHS 114 - Counseling and Interviewing Skills

1. Demonstrate the use of interpersonal communication skills to establish a therapeutic alliance, support client self disclosure, and move the process of counseling forward.
2. Identify and demonstrate components of the stages of the helping process and the skills necessary for listening.
3. Identify how cultural factors may influence the helper’s interactions with clients.
4. Describe how to collect and assess information, including history, life challenges, and goals, and use this information to support clients in achieving identified goals.
5. Demonstrate comprehension of motivation and change theory and its significance in shaping the goals and methods used in working with clients or consumers.

SHS 115 - Interpersonal and Groupwork

1. Identify and demonstrate interpersonal skills that facilitate communication and create a basis for empathy and mindfulness.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of group leadership styles, group dynamics, and group development processes.
3. Describe and identify the basic types of groups and the stages of group development.
4. Explain and develop guidelines for group practice and ethical behaviors when facilitating or participating in a group activity or process.
5. Demonstrate the skills needed to plan for and lead a group process, including the designing of activities, group exercises, introduction, and closure.
6. Assess personal competencies and leadership styles to respectfully and effectively communicate with diverse clients and other professionals.

SHS 116 - Cognitive and Behavioral Skills

1. Describe techniques that can be used to help people manage difficulties with thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based cognitive and behavioral methods, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). 
3. Describe how the skills of Motivational Interviewing (MI) are necessary in the helping process to lead toward positive change.
4. Explain how the principles of cognitive and behavioral methods and motivational interviewing are useful in a variety of human services settings, and be able to apply skills to various practical situations.

SHS 117 - Crisis Intervention

1. Identify stressors, challenges, and other factors that are likely to precipitate a crisis state.
2. Explain the stages, process, and goals of crisis intervention.
3. Demonstrate active listening skills that would be needed in a crisis situation.
4. Describe and demonstrate the skills needed to collect and analyze relevant information about a person in crisis.
5. Identify key risk factors associated with suicide and the warning signs of suicidal intent.
6. Describe the effects of crisis intervention on the human service worker.

SHS 118 - Conflict Resolution

1. Identify common causes of interpersonal and systemic conflict.
2. Describe and examine roles and behaviors that increase conflict.
3. Describe ways to manage and measure personal responses to anger.
4. Identify common cross-cultural misunderstandings when working with individuals and families.
5. Develop and describe plans for conflict resolution using evidence-based approaches.

SHS 121 - Case Management and Community Resources

1. Define the concept of case management.
2. Define tasks or functions of a case manager and the key components of the strengths-based case management approach.
3. Identify what kinds of knowledge and skills are necessary to effectively perform the case manager role.
4. Identify the essential elements of a comprehensive individualized service plan.
5. Describe the process of making effective referrals.

SHS 132 - Introduction to Mental Health Technician

1. Identify best practices for mental health technicians.
2. Identify key culturally sensitive interventions used when providing care to vulnerable populations.
3. Describe the processes used to develop a person-centered relationship and person-centered service.
4. Describe processes related to patient treatment plans, processes of admitting and interviewing patients, record-keeping, assisting with medication administration when appropriate, and leading group sessions.
5. Describe proactive behavioral interventions based on standard presentations associated with select diagnoses, including de-escalation skills.
6. Analyze the range of practice, ethical expectations, and legal and licensing laws pertaining to the field.
7. Explore career opportunities and placements in a variety of settings including inpatient units, structured care homes, and other work sites.

SHS 145 - Introduction to Disabling Conditions

1. Explain the characteristics, causes, and prevalence of disabilities and relevant accommodations for persons with disabilities. 
2. Research community and technology-based resources as well as self-advocacy options for persons with disabilities and disabling conditions. 
3. Describe the psychosocial developments that persons with disabilities and their families undergo.
4. Demonstrate use of respectful language while portraying people with disabilities.

SHS 151 - Creative Activities

1. Identify and describe the history and current use of a variety of creative therapy modalities.
2. Select and describe techniques for integrating creativity into therapy practice.
3. Design or enhance an activity program specific to relevant populations, such as seniors or youth; those with disabilities, addiction, or mental illness; or consumers in recreational settings.
4. Demonstrate ability to plan and facilitate individual and group activity sessions.
5. Identify and describe educational and experiential requirements for creative arts therapy professionals.

SHS 152 - Creative Therapies

1. Identify and describe the history and current use of a variety of creative therapy modalities.
2. Identify and describe educational and experiential requirements for creative arts therapy professionals.
3. Select and describe techniques for integrating creativity into therapy practice.

SHS 155 - Special Topics in Social: Human Services

1. Describe current information and issues relating to the specific seminar topic.
2. Identify resources related to topic for further exploration or use with consumers.
3. Explain implication and application of specific seminar information for social service workers and consumers.

SHS 160 - Exploration in Human Services

1. Develop a focused plan regarding the application of off-campus educational or volunteer experiences to individual career goals.
2. Demonstrate understanding of a topic area or community agency that is relevant to the general field of human services by attending workshops or seminars, volunteering, or completing other specific professional development activities including research.
3. Evaluate course experiences and apply them to human service work in the form of a written report.

SHS 161 - Aging in America

1. Describe “ageism” and its impact on social integration of older adults.
2. Explain the historical context for the status of older adults in contemporary American culture, including how and why the status of the elderly has changed since Colonial times.
3. Describe “aging,” a developmental stage of adulthood that is positive.
4. Differentiate normal age-related changes from illnesses that can occur in the later part of life.
5. Identify adaptive options to the many transitions American adults may experience as they age.
6. Define “successful aging” and strategies for health maintenance.
7. Identify cultural factors that influence/limit individual ability to achieve one’s greatest potential as an adult.
8. Identify professional objectives associated with service provision to this cohort.

SHS 162 - Aging and Health

1. Identify theories of aging and social myths that portray aging as an illness.
2. Identify and describe the major age-related changes in biological functioning, i.e., normal aging.
3. Identify how gender, socioeconomic status and culture affect the potential health of older adults.
4. Describe the most prevalent diseases of older adults (acute and chronic) and explain their influence on functioning.
5. Identify techniques for assisting older people with sensory losses and physical impairments adapt and function at their optimal level.
6. Describe issues associated with institutional living for the older adult.
7. Identify preventative and health promotion principles and strategies, and recognize the signs indicating the need for medical attention during older adulthood.
8. Explain the financial impact of aging and chronic disease on society.
9. Identify community resources that support healthy aging.

SHS 165 - Working with Bereavement

1. Describe the difference between grief, bereavement and loss.
2. Describe some of the cultural belief systems related to death, dying and bereavement.
3. Explain the biological, psychological and social implications of dying on all affected by the death.
4. Identify the supports that human service providers can offer to the dying and their families in preparation for death.
5. Explain the ethical and legal considerations associated with critical care, the dying and the dead.
6. Describe options for care for the dying such as hospice, POLST, advance directives, end of life consultation and other end-of-life care options.
7. Articulate the tasks of grief and how death informs all other types of losses.

SHS 166 - Senior Services Navigation

1. Define the role of senior services navigation with individuals and their families.
2. Describe current systems of senior services, including primary care and behavioral health, housing, activities and wellness, retirement/assisted living/nursing options, and end of life.
3. Identify preventative health and wellness strategies for older adults in culturally specific communities.
4. Engage interdisciplinary team members in care coordination.
5. Recognize signs indicating need for medical attention during older adulthood.
6. Identify end of life needs and issues for aging individuals and their families.

SHS 170 - HIV/AIDS for Health, HS and ACD Professionals

1. Describe etiology and epidemiology of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and hepatitis.
2. Describe infection control guidelines, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, and current treatment options.
3. Identify psychosocial, legal, confidentiality, and ethical issues related to people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS, including those within special populations.

SHS 185 - Human Growth and Development: CD

1. Describe development, including biological, cognitive, and psychosocial, as an ongoing set of processes across the lifespan.
2. Analyze different developmental events from the perspectives of several theories and recognize those theories when used by others to explain events.
3. Identify the research methods used in the study of human growth and development and be able to evaluate their usefulness.
4. Describe development from the perspective of diverse consumer populations and explain developmental controversies related to these differences.
5. Recognize important developmental concepts and be able to apply them to a variety of career settings.

SHS 186 - Youth and Emerging Adult Development: CD

1. Describe youth development, including biological, cognitive, and social-emotional, as an ongoing set of processes, from early adolescence to emerging adulthood.
2. Analyze the developmental changes experienced by youth from a cultural and historical perspective.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of gender, culture, ethnicity, age, family, peers, and the development of identity on the growing adolescent.
4. Explain problems youth and emerging adults may face, and show an understanding of the influence of media and technology on development.

SHS 206 - Advocacy In Human Services

1. Define the various types of advocacy, including agency, legislative, legal, community, and personal.
2. Analyze the ethical principles involved in advocacy.
3. Describe ways to become involved in advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national levels.
4. Demonstrate communication skills, strategies, and attitudes necessary in advocating for a variety of groups and issues.

SHS 207 - Grant Writing for Nonprofits

1. Explain the process and procedures involved with writing a grant to support a variety of nonprofit programs.
2. Demonstrate ability to research and evaluate funding sources on a local and national level.
3. Be able to develop a basic grant proposal, including a concrete project plan, action steps, outcomes, and budget.

SHS 208 - Behavioral Health Services Navigation

1. Define the role of behavioral health navigation with individuals and their families.
2. Describe current systems of behavioral health services, including mental health, chemical dependency, domestic violence, suicide and self-harm, abuse and neglect, and trauma.
3. Identify needs of specific behavioral health populations including children, older adults, and culturally specific communities.
4. Engage interdisciplinary team members in care coordination.
5. Describe and demonstrate skills necessary to administer mental health first aid.

SHS 216 - Counseling Theories

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts and methods underlying contemporary counseling theories, including person-centered, behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, systems, and brief approaches.
2. Compare and contrast counseling theories to identify common elements and significant differences in how service is provided to clients.
3. Formulate questions relevant to selecting appropriate methods for use with a variety of clients in different treatment settings.
4. Develop, articulate, and provide rationale for one’s own theory and practice base relevant to specific populations in the area of human services.

SHS 218 - Survey of Mental Illness

1. Describe the history of mental health treatment and cultural issues that influence attitudes toward mental health services for providers and consumers of services.
2. Identify the features of mental health disorders according to the DSM-5, including symptoms, risk factors, functional impairment, and case management challenges.
3. List common psychotropic medications used for various mental health disorders and explain the role of human service workers in medication management.
4. Identify the interactions between mental illness and addictions, and explain treatment protocols for clients diagnosed with co-occurring disorders.
5. Analyze the programs and effectiveness of the mental health service delivery system in Washington state.
6. Describe the mission and goals of support organizations for the mentally ill such as NAMI and the services they provide.

SHS 219 - Working with Diverse Populations:CD

1. Describe enhanced cultural awareness of living values, life experiences, beliefs, and cultural norms in several ethnically varied populations.
2. Define and describe the complex dynamics of culture, ethnicity, cultural heritage, prejudice, and concepts regarding racial diversity and societal struggles.
3. Identify related aspects of personal cultural and ethnic profile and describe how current beliefs, knowledge, and values might impact clients.
4. Identify important resources likely to be useful in counseling culturally diverse or marginalized members of society.
5. Articulate an understanding of respectful service delivery in human services and the importance of competence in various cultures in order to provide meaningful and relevant counseling.

SHS 222 - Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs

1. Describe the impact of psychoactive drugs on human body, including ingestion, absorption, metabolism, effects on brain, liver, vascular, organs; and acute and chronic states of related disease; and repair.
2. Explain the fundamental pharmacological properties of each drug classification and the mechanics of their entry and impact throughout the body and brain.
3. Explain common medical, psychological. and cognitive conditions that may precede, coexist, or be created by drug misuse, and which mimic intoxication, toxicity, and withdrawal.
4. Identify physical, pharmacological, and psychological implications and symptoms of intoxication, withdrawal, and toxicity for psychoactive substances alone and in interactions with one another.
5. Explain the impact of chronic intoxication on cognitive abilities and find research that substantiates this information.
6. Explain the nature of physiological detoxification, homeostatic dynamics, and indicators of recovery for each drug classification.
7. Demonstrate ability to access and coordinate research on psycho-physiological impact of drugs from various library research and text readings.

SHS 225 - Group Treatment in Addiction

1. Describe skills involved in forming a group, selection of members, facilitating goals, planning psychoeducation groups, and criteria for outcome review.
2. Describe and model skills necessary to assist group members through entry to group, skill building in conflict resolution, trust building, goal setting, and giving feedback.
3. Identify and describe accepted culturally appropriate group counseling models for therapeutic group activity.
4. Describe and demonstrate in role play and scenario the ability to assess the developmental stage of a group and changes in leader’s role at each stage.
5. Explain importance of the leader’s role in making constructive responses when client behaviors are inconsistent with their stated goals, and assisting the group in communication, goal focus, mutual support, and the recovery process.
6. Describe a leader’s need and ability to adapt clinical interventions and counseling strategies based on individual characteristics of client: special needs, culture, health, and mental status.
7. Identify resources, supervision methods, and location of evidence based practices to facilitate constant personal and professional growth in group leadership skills.
8. Demonstrate understanding of the specific risks, rewards, and ethical consideration when leading groups.

SHS 226 - Addiction and Youth and Family Systems

1. Describe the impact of addiction on the family system, including roles, boundaries, relationships, and development during both active use and recovery.
2. Explain the age-specific needs common to adolescents and how addiction impacts development into adulthood.
3. Identify current screening instruments used for assessment of addiction in youth and describe client placement according to ASAM criteria as it applies to this population.
4. Demonstrate skills necessary to successfully engage adolescent clients in the interview and assessment process.
5. Explain confidentiality regulations of Washington state and exceptions in how they apply to adolescents and families.
6. Identify methods used to involve the family in the treatment and recovery of their family members with addiction, as well as for themselves.
7. Demonstrate ability to assess and refer individuals, youth, and family members to appropriate resources to support and sustain recovery.

SHS 227 - Assessment and Diagnosis in Addiction Treatment

1. Utilize the diagnostic criteria of the DSM-5 to differentiate the various Substance Use Disorders.
2. Apply The ASAM Criteria for completing bio-psychosocial assessments and determining appropriate level-of-care placements.
3. Review relevant screening instruments and complete training in how to conduct a Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).
4. Summarize the legal requirements and ethical issues related to conducting and documenting clinical evaluations.
5. Demonstrate how to refer patients for addiction treatment services and describe the role of a case manager in helping patients to access community resources.

SHS 228 - Case Management in Addiction Treatment

1. Prepare person-centered initial service plans, ongoing service plans, and discharge plans.
2. Write behaviorally descriptive clinical notes that accurately reflect patient progress on identified treatment goals.
3. Describe the mandated requirements for addiction record keeping, documentation, treatment reviews, and discharge planning.
4. Explain how behavioral health care coordination works with various funding sources and public agencies.
5. Identify the local Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC), and demonstrate how case managers advocate for patients as they navigate through it.

SHS 229 - Addiction Counseling and Relapse Prevention

1. Demonstrate ability to recognize, address, and document behavioral problems in a formal addiction treatment context.
2. Identify components of addiction treatment and continuing care, including recovery planning and relapse prevention.
3. Analyze various addiction treatment models, including evidence based practices, 12-step approaches, and non-12-step approaches, and describe their own beliefs and values related to the counseling process.
4. Demonstrate familiarity with criteria for addiction severity and differentiate treatment completion from actual recovery.
5. Explain the process of relapse and demonstrate ability to create stabilizing treatment plan activities.
6. Demonstrate ability to individualize care plans based on client motivation, ambivalence, and co-occurring disorder complications.
7. Explain ethical issues and appropriate responses, specific to addiction counseling.

SHS 230 - Pre-Practicum

1. Review and demonstrate skills and knowledge learned in earlier classes such as: listening skills, group process, documentation, self-care, and ethical decision making.
2. Evaluate personal readiness for a practicum and set preliminary learning goals.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the skills of creating a resume, researching agencies, site selection, and preparing for an interview.
4. Explain the requirements, tasks, challenges, and responsibilities required to insure success in a practicum setting.
5. Demonstrate the ability to complete interviews and evaluate sites for match with personal goals and setting for practicum.

SHS 231 - Beginning Field Practicum

1. Apply discipline skills and abilities learned in classroom to a community setting.
2. Identify professional challenges of the assigned role in the human service agency.
3. Observe and analyze information gained during placement at the community setting.
4. Examine and evaluate personal thinking as well as the thought process and perspective of others.
5. Demonstrate ability to write clear and well organized reports appropriate for the community setting.
6. Demonstrate listening skills that positively enhance relationships in a community setting, and show ability to work as part of a professional team.

SHS 232 - Advanced Field Practicum I

1. Apply skills and abilities learned in previous practicum settings and the classroom to a community site.
2. Identify professional challenges of the assigned role in the human service agency.
3. Observe and analyze information gained during placement at the community setting.
4. Examine and evaluate personal thinking as well as the thought process and perspective of others.
5. Demonstrate ability to write clear and well organized reports appropriate for the community setting.
6. Demonstrate listening skills that positively enhance relationships in a community setting, and show ability to work as part of a professional team.

SHS 233 - Mental Health Technician Field Practicum

1. Participate as a member of the health care team to plan and deliver direct client care.
2. Apply mental health technician related skills and abilities to a designated care setting.
3. Demonstrate listening skills that positively enhance relationships in a community setting.

SHS 249 - Globalization and Social Services: CD

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Analyze major theories of practice about humanitarian aid, relief work, and international social services. 
2. Articulate an understanding of the social service issues and needs impacting immigrants and refugees from around the globe.
3. Articulate an understanding of the international and domestic social-service resources and opportunities available to non-U.S. born peoples.
4. Demonstrate a culturally-sensitive global-perspective to providing social services.
5. Participate in a service-learning project with an agency or program serving individuals who are foreign-born.

SHS 255 - Special Topics: Social and Human Services

1. Describe current information and issues relating to the specific seminar topic.
2. Identify resources related to topic for further exploration or use with consumers.
3. Explain implication and application of specific seminar information for social service workers and consumers.

SHS 260 - Managing Difficult Behaviors

1. Identify common situations that are stressful and tend to bring forth or trigger undesirable and disruptive behavior from clients.
2. Identify characteristics of agency environments that interfere with appropriate service provision or outcomes.
3. Identify the most common clinical conditions that present challenges to staff members working with difficult clients.
4. Identify and describe common disruptive and potentially dangerous client behaviors encountered by human service workers who provide services to people with mental illness.
5. Describe the process of respectfully approaching and engaging a client who is upset or agitated and angry.
6. Identify the components and stages of emotional escalation and how to facilitate de-escalation in an agitated client.
7. Identify and describe possible interventions to reduce the frequency and severity of problematic client behaviors.
8. Describe proactive behavioral interventions based on standard presentations associated with select diagnoses, e.g., Alzheimer’s, dementia.
9. Identify the importance of and process for seeking and using consultation and clinical supervision in the work place.
10. Identify the personal and professional issues workers bring to the service environment that impact client response, both positively and negatively.
11. Identify how cultural variables affect the expression of distress and can impact the definition/perception of and response to difficult behaviors and consumers.