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Click on the name of an online human services graduate course to view the detailed information; you can also find out about the college or university offering the category by clicking on "School's Profile". |
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Adult Criminal Justice System (HS883) |
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Human Services |
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Capella University |
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This course examines the adult criminal justice system, its process and methods. Current research and theory on criminality and its treatment are reviewed. Issues such as the assessment of criminal behavior, alcohol and drug use and their relationship to criminal behavior, incarceration of the "psychopathic personality," and the treatment of the chronic, violent offender are included. |
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Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (HS8112) |
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Human Services |
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Capella University |
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This course examines qualitative designs used in research, including in-depth interviewing, case studies, participant-observations, focus groups, ethnographies, and document analysis. Specific attention will focus on the development of skills in question development, interviewing, observation, selection of sampling strategy, verification of data, and recording of data. Learners will examine the philosophical assumptions, the political and ethical issues involved in qualitative research. Qualitative software programs will be introduced, and learners will gain experience in entering data and extracting themes. Scholarly presentation and writing of qualitative findings will also be reviewed. |
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Advanced Research in Adult Development and Behavior (HS8004) |
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Human Services |
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Capella University |
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This course critically analyzes theory and research in adult development and behavior with an emphasis on contemporary research and application issues. Adult development is studied from the biological, psychological, social, and multicultural perspectives. Application to the human services professions of principles of adult development is central to this course. HS8004 and HS8005 must be taken concurrently by PhD learners in their first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
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Advanced Study in Research Methods for Human Services Learners (HS8113) |
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Human Services |
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Capella University |
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This course focuses on research methods applicable to disciplines relevant to The School of Human Services. Learners analyze the relevance and appropriateness of specific research methodologies in preparation for use in the dissertation. |
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Advanced Theory and Research in Counseling Studies (HS8500) |
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Human Services |
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Capella University |
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Theory and research in the counseling professions reflects standards of practice, advances made in the social sciences, and emerging trends in identified needs of consumers. This course analyzes research methods applicable to building theory in the counseling professions, explores theory building and application, and provides opportunity for in depth critical examination of emerging research needs. Development of critical research analytic skills, as well as research design methods, are integral elements of this advanced theory and research course. |
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Aging and Death (HS835) |
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Human Services |
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Capella University |
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This course examines the aging process, current issues in gerontology and dealing with death and bereavement. Current research and theory are applied to unique issues in treating medical and psychological problems with the elderly, health promotion in the elderly, and working with complicated grief. |
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Assessment, Tests, and Measures (HS5106) |
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Human Services |
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Capella University |
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This course examines the assessment process and the use of tests and measures to engage in assessment activities. Theory and content of assessment, testing and measurement applicable to the counselor role are provided including: history of assessment methods, principles of test construction and standardization, interpretation of assessment measures, and strategies for use of assessment measures. |
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Benefits (HR599) |
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Human Services |
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Keller Graduate School of Management |
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This course provides an in-depth presentation of employee benefits including: legally required benefits (social security, and worker and unemployment compensation) and voluntary programs such as health care, 401(k) and other retirement plans, deferred compensation, paid leaves, group insurance, employee activity programs, tuition refunds, stock purchase plans, employee assistance programs, etc. Financial, actuarial, administrative and legal implications of benefit plans are discussed in detail, as is how employees value benefits. |
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Biological Basis of Behavior (HS811) |
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Human Services |
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Capella University |
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Introduction to the biological bases of behavior including an overview of genetic factors, functional neuroanatomy and physiology in relation to such topics as sensation, movement, motivation, emotion, sleep, learning and memory, consciousness, and abnormal behavior. These factors will be applied to contemporary issues and problems within human services. |
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Child and Adolescent Counseling (HS854) |
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Human Services |
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Capella University |
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This course presents an overview of major theories and current research in the area of adolescent and child development. Biological and psychosocial factors are examined. Topics considered are normal development, the influence of trauma on development, family factors, and the influence of community and societal factors on development. |
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Clinical Internship I (HS9031) |
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Human Services |
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Capella University |
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This is the first course in a sequence of three clinical internship courses in the Mental Health Counseling, Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy specializations in the School of Human Services. This internship prepares learners with specific clinical skills in interviewing, assessment, intervention, documentation and consultation in a field setting relevant to the learner's chosen field of counseling or therapy. This course provides 300 contact hours. |
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Clinical Internship II (HS9032) |
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Human Services |
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Capella University |
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This is the second course in a sequence of the three clinical internship courses. It provides 300 additional hours of clinical field experience. |
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Clinical Internship III (HS9033) |
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Capella University |
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This is the third course in the sequence of three clinical internship courses. It provides 300 additional hours of clinical field experience. |
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Clinical Laboratory (CIR-1) (HS5900) |
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Human Services |
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Capella University |
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This online course is to be taken with HS-R5900: Counselor Education Pre-Practicum Laboratory I. The twelve-week online course reinforces laboratory skills development including academic assignments and online discussion. This course emphasizes therapeutic relationship skills, therapeutic assessment, therapeutic intervention, and ethical and legal standards. It integrates effective theories and practices of individual and family systems counseling methods relevant to mental health counselors and marital, couple, and family counselors/therapists. Prerequisites: Mental Health, and Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy learners must have completed or be in progress with the following courses: HS500, HD501, HS834, HS814, HS877, HS815, HS5107, HS5106, HS821, HS841, and HS871. |
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Clinical Laboratory (CIR-2) (HS5901) |
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Human Services |
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Capella University |
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This online course is to be taken with HS-R5901: Counselor Education Pre-Practicum Laboratory II. The twelve-week online course reinforces laboratory skills development including academic assignments and online discussion. The course focuses on advanced therapeutic relationships and special applications of individual psychotherapy for Axis-I behaviorally disordered clients, techniques for group psychotherapy for unrelated individuals, and systemically oriented therapies for couples and family groups. It integrates effective theories and practices of individual and family systems counseling relevant to mental health counselors and marital, couple, and family counselors/therapists. Prerequisites: HS-R5900: Counselor Education Pre-Practicum Laboratory I and HS5900: Counselor Education Pre-Practicum Course I |
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Clinical Practicum (CIR-3) (HS9002) |
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Capella University |
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Clinical Practicum (CIR-3) |
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Clinical Supervision (HS862) |
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Capella University |
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This course provides an overview of the theory, basic functions, and methods of clinical supervision. Some of the topics covered are: the supervisory contract and relationship, the various styles of supervision, the legal and ethical issues related to clinical supervision, methods of supervision including case consultation, video supervision, live supervision and co-therapy as supervision. |
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Cognitive-Affective Basis of Behavior (HS812) |
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Human Services |
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Capella University |
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Introduction to the normal and psychopathological factors of cognitive and emotional functions on behavior. These include learning, perception, imagining, language, memory, reasoning, and judging. The course examines the organization of the perceptual world into a unified and hierarchical pattern of belief, attitudes and expectancies. These dynamics will be applied to contemporary issues and problems within human services. |
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Compensation (HR598) |
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Human Services |
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Keller Graduate School of Management |
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Compensation focuses on how organizations use pay systems as strategic tools for improving
organizational effectiveness. Major systems of the design of pay, paying for performance, and administering and applying pay systems are appraised and assessed. |
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Compensation Issues in Human Resources Management (HRM5002) |
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Northcentral University |
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This course explores four strategic choices in managing compensation. These strategic choices include concerns for internal consistency, external competitiveness, employee contributions, and administration. Each of these strategic decisions is examined in terms of the major compensation issues requiring resolution. The examination is made in the context of related theories, research, and state-of-the-art practices that can guide compensation decision making. |
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