College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog

266 teachers, community and other social influences. Also, the dynamics of traditional, non- traditional and culturally diverse family constructs will be researched. HCP 6710 Family Systems (3 Credits) This course provides a framework for understanding the dynamics of traditional, nontraditional, and culturally diverse families. HCP 6720 Program Models (3 Credits) This course represents a comprehensive overview of family support programs and identifies emerging trends and unresolved issues. HCP 6730 Parent Support & Education (3 Credits) This course examines the acquisition of knowledge and technical skills for practitioners working with families. HCP 6740 The Profession in the Field of Family Support (3 Credits) This course provides a historical review of the field of family support and a sociopolitical analysis of its status as an occupation and a human service. HCP 6750 Public Policy in the Field of Family Support (3 Credits) This course examines the policy-making process as it relates to children and families. It reviews current agencies and organizations involved in developing and implementing child and family policy programs. Social issues and principles of advocacy are covered. HCP 6760 Assessment & Evaluation of Family Support Programs (3 Credits) This course identifies dimensions of differences in families and family support systems and describes formative and summative evaluation systems that tap these dimensions. Concentration 8 Administration for Child Protective Services (9 Credits) Concentration Description: This concentration will provide the student with knowledge