Child and Youth Services
CYS 150 PROCEDURES IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
This course will examine the foundations of the field of therapeutic recreation. The students will take a close look at the philosophical and theoretical aspects of therapeutic recreation in the human services continuum as well as discuss the historical background. Course study will include introduction to assessment, documentation and evaluation methods.
Three credit hours. Offered as needed.
CYS 220 PRINCIPLES OF CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT
This course provides the student with an in-depth study and application of record keeping in human services agencies. Students will learn the mechanics of process recording, summary recording, specialized recording styles, diagnostic summaries, confidentiality and physical safe-guarding of the case records. Skill application will be stressed using the Analytical Thinking Model combined with practical experience.
Three credit hours. Prerequisite: HHS 100.Offered Spring semester in even numbered years (d & e).
CYS 280 UNDERSTANDING MULTICULTURAL AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS
This course is designed to prepare students to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of a variety of populations. The course will supply the student with an opportunity to experience multicultural and diverse populations through in-depth study and practical application experiences for the purpose of understanding how to provide professional services to a multicultural and diverse population. Emphases will be placed on becoming better consumers of information from and about people of diverse populations by learning to become sensitive to the broad diversity of people with whom they interact and to positively affect their personal and professional attitudes and behaviors toward each diverse population. Skill application will be stressed through realistic practice exercises.
Three credit hours. Offered as needed.
CYS 298 SPECIAL TOPIC IN CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES
(Topic to be specified each semester course offered.)
CYS 321 THE ATYPICAL CHILD
This course is designed to familiarize and sensitize the student to the dynamics, characteristics, treatment, and needs of children with emotional, physical, and social exceptionality. Distinctions are made between the typical and atypical child. Emphasis is placed on problematic aspects of atypical conditions, treatment modalities, and psychological and behavioral approaches to care and rehabilitation of children. Community treatment resources and referral options appropriate for the exceptional child will be explored.
Three credit hours. Prerequisites: PSY 210.Offered Spring semester in even numbered years (d);
offered Spring semester in odd numbered years (e).
CYS 325 CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
The course presents concepts, policies, and practices from the field of child welfare. The subject is examined in relation to the needs of children, their families, the major pro-grams, and social services that have been designed for them including issues that emerge for future planning. Students will develop the ability to advocate for children in our society.
Three credit hours. Prerequisites: HHS 100 and Junior standing. Offered Fall semester in odd numbered years (d & e).
CYS 377 FIELD EXPERIENCE I
Emphasis at this level is upon opportunity to coordinate and link services for clients; assess client needs; help plan and implement programs; analyze agency problems and propose alternatives; and sharpen abilities to listen. Students should develop more in-depth knowledge of agency organizational structure and its funding sources. Twelve to fifteen hours per week or 180-210 hours per internship.
Six credit hours. Prerequisites: HHS 100, HHS 120, and a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Offered every semester.
CYS 380 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHILD AND FAMILY LAW
The course provides an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in areas of child and family law, the social changes which are reflected there, and the extent to which legal concerns affect family life.
Three credit hours. Prerequisite: HHS 100. Offered as needed.
CYS 398 SPECIAL TOPIC IN CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES
(Topic to be specified each semester course offered.)
CYS 477 FIELD EXPERIENCE II
Students will spend 180-210 contact hours in a field placement site plus on-campus supervision as assigned. Work-experience-level field placement enables the student to understand in-depth the agency’s day-to-day operations, and how to apply theory to practice at the entry level of professional development. Focus of activities may be administration, research, or supervision.
Six credit hours. Prerequisites: CYS 377 and a minimum 2.0 cumulative
GPA. Offered every semester.
