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196 Graduate Catalog 2010-2012 HUMAN SErVICES (MS) Faculty Luis Aponte-Pares, PhD, Columbia University • Strategic Planning • Urban Planning Elizabeth Clemens, DSW, University of Pennsylvania • Supervision • Social Welfare • Ethics William M. Holmes, PhD, Ohio State University • Criminal Justice • Research Methodology • Family Violence Chi-Kan Richard Hung, PhD, Indiana University • Public Policy • Public Finance Sylvia Mignon, PhD, Northeastern University • Substance Abuse • Criminal Justice • Family Violence Margaret Rhodes, PhD, Brandeis University • Ethics and Social Policy Miren Uriarte, PhD, Boston University • Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in Human Services • Human Services Program Development and Evaluation Ann Withorn, PhD, Brandeis University • Social Welfare • Politics and Human Services in shaping the future of human services; and 2. Prepares competent planners and managers who are knowledgeable about the core values of human services and about the professional, legal, ethical, and policy context of human services practice and who can apply this knowledge in managing and planning human services. In order to accommodate the needs of the majority of students in the program, who are employed full-time, most courses and other activities are offered in the evenings and on weekends. Students are admitted to the program only for the fall semester, and are invited to an orientation held during the summer before the fall term begins. IV. A capstone project: HMS-G 655 (one competency, 3 credits) Students demonstrate competencies through course work and a combination of independent study and prior learning. All students are required to complete the program within the four-year statute of limitations. Entering students who bring with them a substantial amount of classroom and work experience may complete the degree in two academic years. Admission requirements Please see the general statement of admission requirements for all graduate programs in the “Admissions” section of this publication, and the “Special Instructions for Applicants to Individual Programs” section of the application for admission to graduate study. The MS in Human Services Admission Committee seeks to admit students with a diversity of backgrounds and educational and professional experiences. Applicants will be recommended for admission on the basis of both academic preparation to pursue graduate studies and appropriate professional experience in human services. Evidence of those qualifications includes 1. A resume of professional activities that demonstrates substantial practical experience (paid or volunteer) in public or community service, and a personal statement that reflects harmony between the student’s goals and program options. 2. Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a supervisor currently working with the applicant in a professional context. 3. A score on the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Examination. Please note: A test score is not required if the applicant holds an advanced degree from an accredited US university. Degree requirements The MS in Human Services requires successful completion of 13 competencies (39 credits), including the capstone project, according to the following guidelines: I. Six core competencies (18 credits): HMS-G 601, 602, 603, 606, 628, 634. II. Four competencies (12 credits) in a concentration in either management or planning. Choose from: Management: HMS-G 620, 621, 623, 625, 626, 627. Planning: HMS-G 626, 630, 631, 632, 633, 649. In lieu of the standard management and planning concentrations, a student may tailor a concentration in gerontology or dispute resolution, with the permission of the appropriate program director and the director of the Human Services Program. For further information on these programs, see the “Dispute Resolution” and “Gerontology” sections of this publication. Beginning in fall 2011, a new evaluation concentration will be offered in the MS in Human Services Program. It consists of 4 courses: HMS-G 635 Foundations of Evaluation Research HMS-G 636 Cultural Competence in Evaluation Research HMS-G 637 Qualitative Methods in Evaluation Research HMS-G 638 Statistics III. Two elective competencies (6 credits) chosen from among those required for other concentrations, as listed above, and/or from the following: HMS-G 609, 613, 622, 648. The Program The Master of Science Program in Human Services is designed to meet the graduate educational needs of practitioners in a broad range of human service jobs. It allows experienced people to acquire the knowledge, skills, and direction necessary for moving into new or more advanced positions in the field of human services. The MS in Human Services Program is unique in that it is outcome-based. This approach to education—in which competencies (defined through learning outcomes) are earned through demonstration of knowledge and skills in a particular area—provides a variety of options for learning, all aimed at assuring that the graduate’s knowledge and skills are relevant to the real world of practice. Students receive grades based on their demonstration of these competencies. Each competency is equivalent to three credit hours. The curriculum content, carefully constructed to match workforce needs, is designed to provide professional orientation to the context and core values of human services practice as a foundation for planning and managing people, programs, finances, and information systems. The program objectives are to provide professional education that 1. Prepares experienced human services professionals for leadership positions that provide opportunities to participate Competency Summaries Each of the competencies in the MS Program in Human Services is listed below, along with a summary statement of the learning that the student is expected to demonstrate, through course work or a combination of prior learning and independent study. Course descriptions and complete competency criteria are available from the program office.

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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
Forensic Services
Gerontology
Management of Aging Services
Historical Archaeology
History
Human Services
Information Technology
Instructional Design
Instructional Technology Design
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

UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011