AHS 6640 Contemporary Issues in Administration of Human Services
Human Services Administration is complex, multi-dimensional discipline which requires a deeper look from the macro perspective. This course will discuss the trends and challenges related to the Human Services profession as well as examine and analyze social policies, economics, politics, community issues and regulations. With an emphasis on recent research, students will focus on the impacts of service delivery, including practice techniques and theories, while developing a deeper understanding of the ecological context in addressing trends and challenges in the field of human services. Students will also examine approaches to social change, social movements, organizational policy, reform and the practicality of implementation.