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198 Graduate Catalog 2010-2012 Human Services HMS G 631 Human Services Needs Assessment Students will understand and utilize a range of research methods for conducting needs assessments and will be able to design and analyze needs assessments for human service issues. 3 Credits cultural competence as an essential skill to conduct culturally valid evaluations. Case studies and field exercises are used to demonstrate why it is important that evaluators are qualified to understand the nuances of culture in order to draw valid conclusions about program effectiveness and outcomes. HMS G 655 Capstone Project Students will integrate the content of their learning through a research or action project focused on management or planning. Students will participate in a seminar as part of the capstone experience. 3 Credits HMS G 633 Fund Raising and Grant Seeking Students will describe and analyze the range of funding options available to human service organizations and be able to develop a plan for implementing a fund-raising strategy for a particular human ser-vice program or organization. 3 Credits HMS G 637 Qualitative Methods in Evaluation Research HMS G 634 Information Technology for Management and Planning Students will be able to use information technology to leverage existing data systems and to create new ones. Students will be able to ensure the appropriate selection and deployment of technology to meet the organization’s specific needs. They will be able to apply the data/information/ knowledge/action transformation process to managing and planning human services. The ultimate goal is that, as managers and planners, students will use information technology to improve management and overall organizational functioning. 3 Credits This course is designed to train students in qualitative research design and critical analysis. Topics covered include qualitative data collection techniques, design, implementation, and critical analysis of data. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of the investigator as an engaged learner, engaging with others in the negotiation, construction, and categorization of experiences. Individual and group projects are used to demonstrate how qualitative methods can provide insight into the contextual and cultural issues that impact intended and unintended outcomes of social and education programs and policies. HMS G 638 Statistics HMS G 635 The Foundations of Evaluation Research This course teaches the theory and logic that underlie statistical methods. Students develop the ability to apply a variety of statistical methods to a set of human service data and interpret the results. Emphasis is placed on how statistical data is utilized by human service programs. This is the first course in a series of four courses designed to prepare students to be responsible practitioners and consumers of evaluation. This course focuses on the historical evolution of the evaluation field and profession; the core principles and standards that define and guide practice; evaluation theory and practice models; types of evaluation and the role of social science research in addressing evaluation questions. The knowledge and skills acquired in this course provide the foundation for more in-depth study of cultural competence, and qualitative and quantitative methods. 3 Credits HMS G 648 Comparative Social Policy and Practice Students will, through analysis of appropriate literature and field research, analyze a human service system in another country and make informed comparisons between it and a comparable system in the United States. 3 Credits HMS G 649 Program Development HMS G 636 Cultural Competence in Evaluation Research Students will develop an implementation plan for a human service program, based on a needs assessment and current research and theory, utilizing appropriate resources and anticipating barriers to implementation. 3 Credits This course is designed to prepare students to become thoughtful, responsive evaluators who understand the impact their own cultural identity has on understanding other cultures. It focuses on

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UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011
Table of Contents
Graduate Program Affiliations
UMass Boston at a Glance
Foreword
Mission Statement
Trustees of the University
Administrative Officers of the University
Academic Calendar, 2010-2012
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Payment Information
Residency Status
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Facilities and Services
Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements
Graduate Programs
Accounting
American Studies
Biology
Biology
Environmental Biology
Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology
Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (Multicampus Joint Program)
Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
Business Administration
Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Database Technology
Counseling: Degree Programs
Counseling: Family Therapy
Counseling: Mental Health Counseling
Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
Counseling: School Counseling
Creative Writing
Critical and Creative Thinking
Dispute Resolution
Education
Higher Education Administration
Leadership in Urban Schools
Education: Educational Administration
Education: Special Education
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility
Teaching of the Visually Impaired
Vision Studies
Education: Teacher Education
Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations
Education: Technology, Learning, and Leadership
Education: Teaching Writing in the Schools
English
Environmental Sciences
Environmental, Earth, and Ocean Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Geographic Information Science
Professional Science Master’s™
Finance
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Gerontology
Management of Aging Services
Historical Archaeology
History
Human Services
Information Technology
Instructional Design
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International Management
Latin and Classical Humanities
Applied Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
School of Marine Sciences: Intercampus Graduate School
Mathematics
Nursing
Health Policy
Population Health
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Applied Physics
Public Affairs
Public Affairs
International Relations
Women in Politics and Public Policy
Public Policy
School Psychology
Applied Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
Road Map and Directions to Campus
Campus Map
Telephone Directory
Index

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