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Upper Level
Credits: 6
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Nov.
Examine human service management from several perspectives. The writings of major contributors to the field of human service management are considered; major theoretical and ethical orientations are examined; and the applications of different management theories and models are explored. Based on interviews with managers in local organizations, students illustrate how each of the primary management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, controlling, decision making, and problem solving are applied in human service provider, payor, and/or consumer organizations. Students complete additional readings and written assignments in this six credit version of the course.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Human Services or equivalent knowledge.
Note: September Term 2003 is the last term this course will be offered in print version. It has been combined with Management of Health Services and in future terms, the 4-credit version only will be offered online (253144).
