Applied Behavioral Science

Develops academic writing and research skills required for success in advanced studies in human services. Covers technical writing conventions and skills needed to develop reports and documents for the workplace.

Examines ethical principles in the field of human services, including client interactions, peer-to-peer interactions, working with various communities, and the impact of ethics/ethical decisions. Prerequisite: Permission.

Examines the application of social psychological concepts and systems theory in human service settings including prevention, policy analysis, groups, professional and client relationships, and multi-cultural competence.

Intro to organization, retrieval and evaluation of electronic and print information: college library systems, networked information systems, traditional scholarly resources, and concepts of research. Examine specialized resources of various Social and Human Services disciplines.

Investigates the relationship between environment and the human condition. Explores human needs and experiences based on the health of their environment, specific challenges posed by degraded environments and unequal access to healthy environments. Focus on developing environmental literacy and familiarity with tools for promoting environmental justice. Local field trips may be required.

Explores the quantitative organization of data central to scientific research and assessment design in applied behavioral sciences.

Learn the art and science of providing problem-solving advice to government decision-makers, managers, and citizens in order to influence government processes. Understand theoretical frameworks, problem definition, development of alternative solutions, predicting impact of choices, policy evaluation and modification of policies through policy case studies.

Explores the nature and scope of political economy by examining its historical evolution. Conducts a comparative analysis of contemporary political and economic systems and analyzes how public service relates to political economy through taxation and finance.

Develops an understanding of theories, research and applications pertaining to the process of cross-cultural competency. Students examine cultural assumptions, values, perceptual and cognitive orientations, cultural stereotypes, prejudice, ethnocentrism, non-verbal behaviors, language, and meaning systems in cross-cultural interactions between people from diverse cultural and ethnic groups.

Examines the trends, issues, and debates regarding the social construction of families; and, how changes in families relate to social, economic, global and political changes in the larger social structure. Students develop critical thinking and analytic skills by drawing on empirical research, personal histories, current events, and public policy issues.

Students demonstrate their mastery of learning in the field of Applied Behavioral Science. Under the guidance and direction of instructors, they will evaluate their overall educational experience and individual professional direction by integrating experiential learning, coursework, knowledge, and skills, and demonstrating critical thinking, oral presentation, creativity, problem-solving, and writing commensurate with senior level work.

This is the first of two quarters of applied professional work in a community setting consistent with the student's area of interest. Meets requirements for supervised field practice required for licensure and professional accreditation in many professional specialties.

Second quarter of applied professional work in a community setting consistent with the student's area of interest. Meets requirements for supervised field practice required for licensure and professional accreditation in many professional specialties.

Introduction to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to practice care navigation for the benefit of the client. Focus on human services and healthcare systems, social determinants of health, health literacy, chronic illness, risk and protective factors. The first of two courses leading to a certificate in care navigation.

Intro to crisis intervention and trauma-informed care techniques for the beginning mental health/human services professional. Students will develop assessment techniques and interviewing skills with populations experiencing mental health concerns, physical health concerns, substance abuse, sexual assault, intimate partner and domestic violence, bereavement, suicide, and other crises.

Explores both the grief and loss experiences in the context of the helping professions. Analyzes models and types of grief and loss. Researches resources and interventions for clients in the social and human services. Examines transitions, situations, and circumstances that result in grief and loss, as well as cultural responses to them.

This class provides an introduction to suicide assessment and prevention. Students will be introduced to topics such as signs and symptoms of suicidal/self-harm behavior, facts and myths about suicidal behavior, conducting an assessment interview, risk factors and protective factors, the treatment of suicidal individuals, the contagion effect, and self-care for those working with suicidal/self-harm individuals.

Introduction to misuse of and addiction to psychoactive drugs. Includes history, theories, current research, and treatment practices, and the nature of successful recovery as well as prevention concepts.

Overview of mental health and co-occurring disorders. Identification of referral processes, treatment options, barriers unique to this population, services available to the co-occurring disorder consumer in the context of culture, race and ethnicity

Explores the WA Administrative Codes, federal codes, and professional codes of ethics that apply to human services and substance use disorder professionals. Examines ethical theory, ethical decision-making, and ethical practice in a multicultural context. Meets educational requirements for courses for Substance Use Professional included in WAC 246-811-030.

Examines the roles of human services and substance use disorder professional case managers. Students explore all aspects of case management, including service coordination, screening, ASAM Criteria, assessment and treatment planning.

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