Jun 22, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

History

  
  • HIS 422 Holocaust in Film



    This course will examine film representations of the Holocaust and the Third Reich, including documentaries, independent films, television programs, and award winning Hollywood and foreign films. This course will assist students in developing the skills necessary to read film and the moving image as a genre of historical interpretation. Students will be asked to discuss the role (and appropriateness) of film for conveying the Holocaust experience to contemporary audiences. Students will combine a reading of film with supporting historiographical and primary source materials to develop their analyses of the films. Film content may be revised to reflect new releases or availability.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Media & Popular Culture for “Generation Next”
  
  • HIS 440 History of Terrorism



    This course examines the historical development of terrorism, both from the point of view of those who use terror and from the perspective of its targets and victims. The course focuses first on terrorist organizations, studying the ideologies, motivations, and tactics of a number of terrorist groups throughout the world since the early 19th century. The course examines as well the issue of how states particularly western democracies have attempted to respond to the challenge of terrorism.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Peace & Conflict for “Generation Next”
  
  • HIS 441 Native American History



    This course provides an examination of Native American civilization. The course focuses on the Native American experience in North America after European contact. The role that Native Americans played during European settlement, during the Revolutionary period, and during westward expansion as well as an assessment of contemporary Native American conditions are among the primary topics covered by the course.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HIS 452 Creation of the American Nation

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the process through which the United States Constitution was created and the national government was established.  The initial focus will be on the Enlightenment philosophy that guided the founders.  From there the course will assess the Articles of Confederation and the various motives for replacing the Articles with the U.S. Constitution.  The course will then explore the travails that characterized the ratification process as well as the evolution of the American political party system.  The course will conclude with an examination of the basic Constitutional challenges involved in the election of 1800.  This course is one of the Proseminar courses that can be taken as a prerequesite for History Seminar.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HIS 460 The Civil Rights Movement



    This course will examine one of the most significant developments in American history, the civil rights movement. Not only did this movement have a tremendous impact on the United States, its leaders, ideals, and actions, it inspired others to fight for their own freedom in the U.S. and abroad. During the course, students will examine the civil rights movement as a broad-based movement that involved millions of individuals, black and white, young and old, male and female. Students will read primary and secondary sources, watch films, and conduct research projects.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellations - Diversity and Peace and Conflict for “Generation Next”
  
  • HIS 461 America in the Sixties



    This course will examine the 1960s, one of the most turbulent eras in U.S. history. Over 30 years after the decade ended, the 1960s remain important to historians and the public, one of the most contested territories of the past. To better understand this period, students will be introduced to a wide variety of primary and secondary sources, ranging from political manifestos and speeches to the music of the era. Most of the classes will be conducted as a seminar, and class participation is central to success in the course.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HIS 462 U.S. in Vietnam



    This course surveys the United States’ involvement in Vietnam covering the period from the end of World War II until the withdrawal of US troops in 1975. Students will learn about the major events leading up to and associated with the war, will study the war from the soldier’s perspective, and will also study the complex interpretations of aspects of the war and its impact on the United States and the world.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Peace & Conflict for “Generation Next”
  
  • HIS 463 Policy and History in York, Pennsylvania

    Fall - Spring Semesters

    This course focuses on using history to inform policy decisions in the York, Pennsylvania community.  Students will learn about York and South Central Pennsylvania history generally but will dedicate most of their energies to applying this local history to inform local policymakers about the historical context in which they are operating.  As a class, students will select an important local policy area to explore (such as education, public health, drug policy, housing, law enforcement, or environmental policy, for example), and then students will conduct the historical research necessary to assemble a professional policy briefing that will be presented to community stakeholders, such as elected officials, civil servants, businesspeople, philanthropists, and/or NGO directors.  Students will have a unique opportunity to become experts on an aspect of local history and to share that history in ways that can inform community leaders confronting difficult choices about the future of their community.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellations - Community Engagement and Leadership and Professional Development for “Generation Next”
  
  • HIS 470 Baseball History



    This course is designed to provide the student with a broad appreciation of the place that baseball holds within the American experience.  While a part of the course will include a celebration of games, teams, personalities and statistics that baseball fans recognize and debate constantly, the primary focus of the course will be an assessment of what baseball reflects about American culture and society.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HIS 473 Social Movements in the World

    Spring, even-numbered years

    This class studies the goals, strategies and accomplishments of social movements around the world. Through the in-depth study of social movements indifferent regions the class explores how they organize to promote or to prevent social change. Casestudies include, among others: Black Nationalism in South Africa, poor women organizations in Chile, gay rights in the United States, the struggle of aboriginal groups in Australia and the transnational movement against globalization. The class provides theoretical and historical background as well as analytical tools to better grasp the nature, scope and impact of current social movements in Africa, Latin America, Australia and the U.S. This course is cross-listed with SOC 473 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • HIS 489 Special Topics in American History



    See HIS 395 , HIS 396  for description.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HIS 490 Special Topics in American History



    See HIS 395 , HIS 396  for description.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HIS 491 Special Topics in World History



    See HIS 397 , HIS 398  for description.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HIS 492 Special Topics in World History



    See HIS 397 , HIS 398  for description.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HIS 493 Special Topics in British History



    These courses provide coverage of topics of special interest in British history.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HIS 494 Special Topics in British History



    These courses provide coverage of topics of special interest in British history.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HIS 495 History Internship



    The history internship provides specialized historical experience with various local historical agencies. The internship is designed to introduce the student to the broad range of public history activities. These include archival management, curatorial, museum educator and research activities. Departmental approval is required in advance. Pass/fail only. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HIS 496 History Internship



    The history internship provides specialized historical experience with various local historical agencies. The internship is designed to introduce the student to the broad range of public history activities. These include archival management, curatorial, museum educator and research activities. Departmental approval is required in advance. Pass/fail only. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HIS 497 Independent Study

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for students who wish to undertake a well-defined research project. While these students conduct their work under the guidance of a faculty member of their own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.

    1-3 credit hours each semester
  
  • HIS 498 Independent Study

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for students who wish to undertake a well-defined research project. While these students conduct their work under the guidance of a faculty member of their own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.

    1-3 credit hours each semester
  
  • HIS 499 Senior Seminar in History

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    History Seminar provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate advanced research skills.  Students will construct a research agenda, and research that topic using primary and secondary sources, and produce an original research paper.  Prerequisite: HIS 200  and ONE of the following courses:  HIS 363 , HIS 365 HIS 402 HIS 420 HIS 421 HIS 452 

    3 credit hours

Hospitality

  
  • HSP 101 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course introduces the key functions of management used by operators in the hospitality industry to manage restaurants, hotels, beverage operations, casinos, theme venues, entertainment centers, cruiseships, and other hospitality and tourism businesses.  In addition to leading a large staff of employees, hospitality managers are responsible for managing complex facilities, supervising guest services, and coordinating events.  How managers communicate effectively with others, make ethical decisions, motivate and lead employees, plan and organize work, and control service and staff will be covered.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 121 Careers in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course introduces students to the hospitality and tourism industry, providing a broad understanding of the various career fields available and the necessary skills to succeed in those fields.  While providing an understanding of the scope and complexity of the industry, the course helps them better understand the work that professionals in each specialization perform, and asks them to explore the skill sets that are necessary for work within these fields.  The course also helps students to plan for an obtain an initial summer work experience.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 125 Professional Effectiveness

    Spring Semester

    This course helps to prepare students for their upcoming summer experiential learning work experience. In this course, students will learn about methods for acquiring a worthwhile summer position, for succeeding in the sometimes stressful work environment of the hospitality industry, and for succeeding as a provider in this customer-focused service environment. Prerequisite: Hospitality Management majors only.

    1 credit hour
  
  • HSP 150 Work Experience in Hospitality I

    Summer Semester

    This guided work experience, which requires at least 250-300 hours of work within a hospitality industry location approved by the faculty supervisor, helps students to gain hands-on knowledge of the hospitality industry.  Students will work within point-of-service positions in resort, restaurant, hotel/motel, tourism, or related locations, applying classroom knowledge and professional traits to learn problem-solving, customer service, and other skills necessary for successful hospitality businesses.  Students will reflect upon their experiences and provide reflective writing to their faculty supervisor throughout the experience. Prerequisite: HSP 100  , HSP 120  , and HSP 125 .  Hospitality Management majors only.

    1 credit hour
  
  • HSP 210 Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry

    Fall and SpringSemester

    Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry presents accounting concepts and explains how they apply to specific operations within the hospitality industry.  Students will develop their skills in ratio analysis, cost concepts, forecasting, budgeting, cash management, internal control, capital budgeting and lease accounting. Prerequisite: Completion of   with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 225 Hospitality Management and the Law

    Fall Semester

    This course overviews key areas of the law as it relates to the work of a Hospitality manager, and prepares students to observe how legal issues inform the decisions made by their on-site supervisor during the summer work experience.   Students will learn about key areas of hospitality law as it relates to hotel/motel, restaurant, and tourism industries, and analyze the ways that these laws influence professional and ethical decision-making.  Hospitality Management majors only. Prerequisite: HSP 125  and HSP 150 

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 230 Leadership in the Hospitality Industry

    Spring Semester

    Utilizing a case study method, this course examines best practices in leadership in the hospitality and tourism industry.  The goal of this class is to clearly establish the nexus between leadership theories and practice in world class hospitality organizations. Prerequisite: HSP 100  or with permission of the instructor

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 235 Current Issues in Hospitality and Tourism

    Spring Semester

    This course helps students to understand the contemporary hospitality workplace, outlining specific decisions and challenges facing managers in the industry. It provides students with a richer understanding of the most current issues facing hospitality managers, and challenges them to find appropriate response to those issues in the fields. Prerequisite:   Hospitality Management majors only.

    1 credit hour
  
  • HSP 240 Facility Management

    Fall Semester

    This course provides a comprehensive understanding of building system components, preventative  maintenance programs and efficiency controls.  Students will gain an understanding of HVAC systems, power supply, plumbing and water systems and energy supplies from a managerial perspective.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 250 Work Experience in Hospitality II

    Summer Semester

    This guided work experience, which requires at least 250-300 hours of work within a hospitality industry location approved by the faculty supervisor, helps students to gain hands-on knowledge of the hospitality industry. Students will work within point-of-service positions in some aspect of hospitality, applying classroom knowledge and professional traits to learn how the professional standards of an organization comply with both best practices and legal obligations.  Students will be expected to interact with supervisors to learn about the necessary skills for ethical, legal, and organization-based managerial decision-making.

      Prerequisite:

      ,   ,and  .  Hospitality Management majors only.

    1 credit hour

  
  • HSP 260 Club Management

    Fall Semester

    This course introduces the student to the business constructs, stategies, practices and processes pertinent to managing the functions of a private club.  Students will develop an understanding of the uniform system of accounts, performance benchmarking systems, governance, membership marketing, golf, tennis and amenity management, control systems and management reports. Prerequisite: HSP 100  or SPM 125  or REC 101 

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 270 Food Sourcing, Selection, Safety, and Sanitation

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course focuses on guidelines for making informed food choices as well as safe food handling and preparation techniques. For the first component, students will analyze nutritional claims and fads, will learn to interpret labels, and will explore the source, farming, and preservation methods of various foods. Students will utilize software to evaluate actual nutrient intake in relationship to an ideal dietary intake. The second component of this course examines the practices and processes associated with preparing and serving food to reduce risk of contamination and illness. Students will learn how to control for common foodborne illness-causing pathogens. Focus will be given to federal, state, and municipal regulations for professional food service operations. This class will prepare students to successfully earn a nationally recognized managers certification in food service sanitation. Prerequisite: HSP 100 , HSP 120 , or by permission of the instructor

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 300 Food and Beverage Management

    Spring Semester

    The student will be exposed to a broad range of food and beverage concepts essential to all hospitality managers. Emphasis is given to the planning and operations of a restaurant or food service operation. Areas such as menu planning and forecasting, food production systems equipment, food service and delivery systems, cost control (food & labor) and profit and loss statements are studied. Prerequisite: ACC 220  , ECO 200  , ECO 201  , HSP 100  and HSP 210 . Hospitality Management majors only. Corequisite: HSP 340  

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 320 Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry

    Fall - Spring Semesters

    This course explores the concepts, theories, and applications of human resource management in hospitality industry contexts.  The course focuses on developing the knowledge and skills in human resource planning, recruitment, selection, compensation, training, performance appraisals, labor relations, employment law and government relations.   Prerequisite: HSP 230  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 330 Global Topics 1 - Transportation and Tourism

    Fall Semester

    This course is an overview of various modes of commercial transportation and their effect upon the hospitality manager.  Specific emphasis is placed upon the always-changing regulatory environment surrounding transportation and how it impacts the responsibility of a hospitality managers roles and responsibilities.

      Prerequisite: Senior standing in the Hospitality Management major,

      .

    1 credit hour

  
  • HSP 335 Global Topics 2 - Cross Cultural Issues

    Spring Semester

    This course provides an overview of the difference in behavior among international tourists and hosts.  The student will gain an understanding of the influence of national cultures on the tourist behavior and the identification of cultural differences and similarities among international tourist markets. Understanding tourist behavior from the cultural point of view will enable the student to better identify how national cultures influence tourists’ purchases, choices, and experiences. Prerequisite:   .

    1 credit hour
  
  • HSP 340 Hospitality Finance

    Fall and Spring Semester

    Hospitality Finance presents key concepts in finance and how they apply to the hospitality industry. The course explains the purpose and contents of the statement of cash flows and then focuses on value creation, risk, and valuation. Students will also be introduced to asset management and feasibility studies for the hospitality industry. Prerequisite: ACC 220  ,   .

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 345 Hospitality Marketing

    Fall Semester

    This course will provide the student with insights into the specialized types of marketing strategies that need to be developed to successfully promote the tourism, hospitality, and gaming industries.  Due to the cyclical nature of these industries, special attention is given to successfully managing the marketing effort under conditions of uncertainty.  Special emphasis is also placed on the ethical challenges of this industry. Prerequisite: Completion of   with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 350 Work Experience in Hospitality III

    Summer Semester

    This guided work experience, which requires at lease 250-300 hours of work within a hospitality industry location approved by the faculty supervisor, helps students to gain hands-on knowledge of the hospitality industry.  Students will work within point-of-service positions in resort, restaurant, hotel/motel, tourism, or related locations, applying classroom knowledge and professional traits to their work experience. Students will also reflect upon the ways that hospitality managers use leadership skills to address the challenges faced in the contemporary hospitality workplace. Prerequisite: HSP 250  , HSP 235     Hospitality Management majors only.

    1 credit hour
  
  • HSP 360 Commercial Food Production Management

    Fall-Spring Semester

    This course provides students with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to manage commercial kitchen operations through their work in a kitchen teaching lab facility.  Emphasis will be placed oncreative production and safety practices and processes.  By the end of the semester, students will be able to earn an industry certification acknowledging the attainment of food production safety and sanitation knowledge. Prerequisite: HSP 300 

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 365 International Cuisine & Culture



    The cuisine of a nation, region, or people is based in part on geography, trade, history, immigration, and the culture of a population.  Cuisine, then, aids in defining a culture.  This class gives the student the opportunity to learn and understand the cuisine and culture of a specific nation or region, and to compare that with their own.  Students will develop cross-cultural awareness and a deeper understanding of similarities and differences between other cultures and their own, and how that leads to differing norms and expectations when it comes to offering hospitality.  A cross-cultural competence is necessary for success after graduation in many majors across the curriculum, and is particularly important in the hospitality industry. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

    3 credits hours
    Satisfies Constellations - Diversity and Globalization for “Generation Next”
  
  • HSP 410 Revenue Management and Hospitality/Tourism Technology



    This capstone course provides a review of contemporary practices, processes and technology utilized for maximizing revenue and profitability in hospitality and tourism enterprises.  Students will be introduced to the Star and Host Reports, occupancy and average rate budgeting and to the capabilities and features of contemporary property management systems and metrics.  This course synthesizes the knowledge and skills obtained in the prerequisite courses. Prerequisite:  ,  ,   , and HSP 470 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 441 Hospitality Management Capstone

    Fall Semester

    This capstone course in the Career Development Series is designed to help students synthesize their classroom learning and work experiences with the aim of taking specific actions to secure employment upon graduation.  This class is a 400 level summative learning experience in that it facilitates a synthesis of learning gained in the classroom and the workplace whereby students will apply management theories and their accumulated experiences to practice in hospitality management. Prerequisite: HSP 345 HSP 350 , and HSP 410 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 450 Catering Management

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is designed to focus on the concepts, practices and processes of catering management with a focus on the creative process, products service offerings, pricing budget management, infrastructure design and event execution. Students will analyze case studies and learn to interpret client needs, levels of service and venue alternatives. At the end of the semester, students will produce a fully designed, fully costed, accurately analyzed event showing creativity control and implementation of all the requisite logistics. Prerequisite: HSP 300  

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 451 Wine Management

    Fall and Spring Semesters

    This course covers management techniques necessary to operate a successful wine program in a hospitality operation.  Upon successful completion of this course the student will understand the intricacies of successful wine management, which will prepare them for success in the hospitality industry.  Additoinally, the student will have an understanding of wine and its production, and will have a solid foundation in wine appreciation including major grape varietals, quality levels, major wine producing regions of the world, selection, paring, service, and tasting.  Students must be at least 21 years old to take this course.  Tastings are optional.  Consumption is not permitted. Prerequisite: HSP 300 HSP 340 HSP 360  or permision from instructor

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 460 Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship

    Fall and Spring Semesters

    This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a nascent food and beverage business concept into a viable business enterprise. The major areas of focus in this course include concept development, feasibility, designing, planning, financing and execution. Prerequisite: HSP 300 , HSP 340  

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 470 Lodging Management



    This course provides students with a broad range of thinking, research and commentary on contemporary issues and management practices in today’s lodging industry. Students will gain knowledge and skills with a focus on the essential duties and responsibilities of the hotel general manager, controller and departmental managers. Prerequisite: HSP 340  

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 480 Special Topics in Hospitality Management

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    Special topic courses in Hospitality Management provide students with an in-depth study of a current topic within the field. These course will address current trends and issues that face managers within the industry and encourage students to find areas of speciality within the broader fields of resort management, restaurant management, and tourism. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Hospitality Management major.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Community Engagement for “Generation Next”
  
  • HSP 481 Special Topics in Hospitality Management

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    Special topic courses in Hospitality Management provide students with an in-depth study of a current topic within the field. These course will address current trends and issues that face managers within the industry and encourage students to find areas of speciality within the broader fields of resort management, restaurant management, and tourism. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Hospitality Management major.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Community Engagement for “Generation Next”
  
  • HSP 482 Special Topics in Hospitality Management



    Special topic courses in Hospitality Management provide students with an in-depth study of a current topic within the field. These course will address current trends and issues that face managers within the industry and encourage students to find areas of speciality within the broader fields of resort management, restaurant management, and tourism. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Hospitality Management major.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 483 Special Topics in Hospitality Management

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    Special topic courses in Hospitality Management provide students with an in-depth study of a current topic within the field. These course will address current trends and issues that face managers within the industry and encourage students to find areas of speciality within the broader fields of resort management, restaurant management, and tourism. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Hospitality Management major.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 484 Special Topics in Hospitality Management

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    Special topic courses in Hospitality Management provide students with an in-depth study of a current topic within the field. These course will address current trends and issues that face managers within the industry and encourage students to find areas of speciality within the broader fields of resort management, restaurant management, and tourism. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Hospitality Management major.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 485 Special Topics in Hospitality Management

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    Special topic courses in Hospitality Management provide students with an in-depth study of a current topic within the field. These course will address current trends and issues that face managers within the industry and encourage students to find areas of speciality within the broader fields of resort management, restaurant management, and tourism. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Hospitality Management major.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSP 498 Independent Study in Hospitality Management

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    The Independent Study in Hospitality Management affords an opportunity for the qualified student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his/her work under the guidance of a faculty member with expertise in the area, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process.

      Prerequisite: Junior standing in Hospitality Management major. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. Corequisite: J

    1-3 credit hours

  
  • HSP 499 Independent Study in Hospitality Management

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    The Independent Study in Hospitality Management affords an opportunity for the qualified student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his/her work under the guidance of a faculty member with expertise in the area, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Hospitality Management major. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.

    1-3 credit hours

Human Services

  
  • HSV 100 Introduction to Human Services

    Fall and Spring Semesters

    This course will provide a broad overview of the field of human services.  Students will learn about a variety of professions that are working towards empowering individuals, families and communities.  Students will explore the roles human service professionals and organizations are playing, both in the United States and globally in the fight for a more humane and just world.  Students will delve into the historical development, foundational theoretical approaches and current issues and trends that impact the field of human services.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSV 200 Applied Youth Development

    Fall Semester

    This course is designed to be an introduction to applied youth development concerning pre-adolescents (8-13) and early and middle adolescents (14-19) and is designed for students who are considering working with youth in fields such as criminal justice, education, human services, psychology, recreation, and sport management. Youth development is an approach that facilitates the development of assets that will help youth be successful as adolescents and adults. The course will provide students with an overview of youth development theories and practices. Students in this course will study topics such as the history of youth development, the factors and environmental structures that contribute to youth development, organizations that offer youth services, and issues, challenges, and risks facing youth today.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellations - Children and the Family and Community Engagement for "Generation Next"
  
  • HSV 201 Family Violence

    Spring Semester

    This course is designed to allow students to investigate various forms of violence related to the family. We will focus on intimate violence, child abuse, sibling violence, elder abuse, and related topics. Three integrated themes will run throughout the course: 1) gaining knowledge about the causes and consequences of family violence; 2) understanding the social context of family violence; and 3) exploring, examining, and developing a personal philosophy about family violence and related issues. We will work together to develop an understanding of these problems and to generate ideas regarding specific policy for solutions. Prerequisite: HSV 100  or SOC 100 

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSV 220 Career Development & Practicum

    Fall and Spring Semesters

    This course is designed to give students the opportunity to develop human services knowledge and skills in a community agency with the instruction/supervision of an experienced human services professional.  Students will also develop professional tools such as a resume and portfolio to record this professional experience.  Emphasis is placed on development of knowledge, values and skills needed for practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.  Practicum students are required to complete 60 hours at the community agency during the semester. Prerequisite: HSV 100  

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSV 240 Theory and Policy for the Human Service Professional

    Fall and Spring Semesters

    This course is designed to introduce students to the major theoretical perspectives used to understand ethical and professional issues relevant to the field of human services.  Students will explore the development and nature of US social policy, its impact on the field of human services and its relation to social theory. Prerequisite: HSV 100  or CJA 101  or SOC 100  or PSY 100  

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellations - Children and the Family and Health and Wellness for “Generation Next”
  
  • HSV 250 Lifecourse Development for the Human Services

    Fall and Spring Semesters

    This course focuses on the physical, cognitive, social and personality development of individuals and the relationship of that development to the human life cycle.  Specifically, this course will focus on the stages of prenatal development, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and late life, as well as the developmental aspects of the family system as it changes and evolves.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Children and the Family for “Generation Next”
  
  • HSV 316 Ethical Aspects of the Human Services

    Spring Semester

    The focus of this class is on applied ethics in the Human Services. Students will become familiar with Ethical Standards in the field of Human Services and how to approach ethical problems in a professional manner.  Students will learn a step-by-step approach for working through difficult situations encountered in the Human Services.  They will examine traditional ethical theories and contemporary issues such as community-based and long-term care provision, professional, legal and cultural issues in the Human Services, issues around end-of-life, and conducting research with vulnerable populations. Prerequisite: HSV 100  or permission of the instructor.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSV 320 Victim/Survivor Advocacy and Services I

    Fall

    Victim/Survivor Advocacy and Services I is part of a two course, integrative learning experience where the student will be provided opportunities for integrating theory and practice through demonstration in the context of victim’s services.  Students will apply what they learned in Victim/Survivor Advocacy and developmental and social theory to better understand the nature of human trafficking, gender-based, intimate partner and sexual violence on individuals, families and communities.  Students will explore community-based services for survivors, trauma informed supports and the challenges survivors and service organization experience in seeking and providing assistance.  This has direct use in fields such as human services, nursing, criminal justice and health care.  Though course will be taught in collaboration with ACCESS York & the Victim Assistance Center programs of the YWCA York and classes will be held both on and off campus.  Successful completion of this course and an included examination will result in a Victim’s Advocacy certificate. Prerequisite: HSV 100 , 60 or more credits and permission of the instructor.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSV 325 Diversity of Family Systems

    Fall and Spring Semesters

    This course will focus on fundamental concepts of family structure and interpersonal family dynamics that impact family functioning.  Particular attention will be given to aspects of diversity both within and between family systems including issues of race, ethnicity, class, gender, family structure and sexuality.  Students will examine the nature of family functioning and how human service workers apply theories of family systems functioning to address interpersonal conflict and aid families in promoting community resilience and change.  A core theme of the course is the issue of how the scholar/researcher/practitioner links theory to practice. Prerequisite: HSV 240  and HSV 250 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSV 345 Human Service Techniques

    Fall and Spring Semesters

    In this course students will apply social theory to the practice of human services across a variety of contexts.  Students will practice skills needed to build helping relationships as well as analyze concepts, challenges and similarities and differences between best practices in human services work with various populations. Prerequisite: HSV 100  or PSY 100  or SOC 100  or CJA 101  

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Health and Wellness for “Generation Next”
  
  • HSV 355 Program Design and Evaluation

    Fall and Spring Semesters

    In this course students will delve into the process of designing and evaluating programs that meet the needs of a diverse society.  Students will explore the importance of intentionally designed social programs in which evaluation in an integral part.  While emphasizing the importance of socioeconomic and cultural contexts, students will have the opportunity to work through the program planning and evaluation process. Prerequisite: HSV 100  or PSY 100  or SOC 100  or CJA 101  

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellations - Health and Wellness and Leadership and Professional Development for “Generation Next”
  
  • HSV 370 Case Management

    Fall and Spring Semesters

    This course focuses on case management in the context of human services.  The class will address all phases of the case management process.  This course will give students the opportunity to apply theoretical approaches and knowledge of research methodologies to examine the best practices associated with case management.  Students will have the opportunity to practice effective communication, assessment, observation, interviewing, recording and documentation skills.  A focus will be placed on how to develop effective service plans with clients and how to find useful community resources. Prerequisite: HSV 100  and HSV 240 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSV 380 Special Topics in Human Services

    Fall and Spring Semesters

    The Special Topics course in Human Services will provide an in depth, specialized examination of best, evidence-based and or promising practices in the field of Human Services across different topics and populations. The specific topics will vary by instructor and semester. Prerequisite: HSV 100  or SOC 100  

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSV 415 Grant Writing for Non-profit Agencies

    Fall and Spring Semesters

    This course is designed to guide students through the grant writing process in the nonprofit sector.  Students will learn practical skills necessary for writing successful grant proposals, as well as the interpersonal skills vital to cultivating relationships with potential funders.  This course will build upon content introduced in the Design and Evaluation for Social Programs and will introduce students to a variety of resources available to non-profit grant seekers.  Prerequisite: HSV 100  and HSV 355 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSV 420 Victim/Survivor Advocacy and Services II

    Spring Semester

    Victim/Survivor Advocacy and Services II is the second part of a two course,integrative learning experience where the student will be provided opportunities for integrating theory and practice through demonstration and in the context of victims services. Students will have the opportunity to work with the support of YCP faculty and professionals from ACCESS York & the Victim Assistance Center programs of the YWCA York to fulfill various roles at the support service and advocacy agency. Students will have hands-on, real world experience engaging in victim/survivor advocacy. This course will be taught in collaboration with ACCESS York & the Victim Assistance Center programs of the YWCA York and classes will be held both on and off campus. Prerequisite: HSV 320 and Permission of the Instructor

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSV 490 Human Services Seminar

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This seminar is designed to provide graduating seniors with opportunities to integrate both the theories and the research techniques acquired during their college experiences. Seniors will participate in discussions, do original research, and present their findings to the class and/or community groups. Required of Human Services majors. Prerequisite: Major of senior standing, or permission of instructor.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HSV 495 Human Services Internship

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    A program that provides on the job experiences to qualified students in the application of human services. The student spends a minimum of 120 hours per semester with a selected agency. The internship provides an opportunity to explore job possibilities as well as making academic work more meaningful. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. Students must meet the College requirements for all internships.

    3 credit hours each semester
  
  • HSV 496 Human Services Internship

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    A program that provides on the job experiences to qualified students in the application of human services. The student spends a minimum of 120 hours per semester with a selected agency. The internship provides an opportunity to explore job possibilities as well as making academic work more meaningful. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. Students must meet the College requirements for all internships.

    3 credit hours each semester

Humanities

  
  • HUM 210 Studies in Criticism and Theory



    Studies in Criticism and Theory is a focused study of key figures, concepts, themes, and issues in the field of critical text interpretation. Major approaches may include New Criticism, Reader-Reception Theory, New Historicism, Structuralism, Deconstruction, Feminism, Postcolonialism, Psychoanalytic Theory, Queer Theory, and Postmodernism. Prerequisite: FCO 105  

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • HUM 230 Studies In London



    This course offers students an opportunity to gain ADR I credit by studying a humanities-related topic in London during Mini-Mester. The topic changes depending on the instructor. The course includes both class sessions and numerous excursions to destinations in and near London; specific locations will be determined by the instructor. This course greatly reinforces the humanities-associated goal of demonstrating how, broadly speaking, an understanding of culture and cultural interactions can lead to a betterment of the human condition. Additionally, students will not only become aware of the impact of culture on their own identity and of increasingly important globalization issues but become active global citizens themselves.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HUM 242 Science and Religion



    This course deals with the ways science and religion understand and encounter each other, and explores ways in which science and religion can pursue a mutually beneficial relationship.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Science & Technology for “Generation Next”
  
  • HUM 300 Science Fiction

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course investigates the important role science fiction plays in cultures such as ours where science and technology are such visible and dominant institutions. Books, films, and other media such as radio programs and online video games that are part of the science fiction genre ask important questions about the nature of knowledge, reality, and progress, especially as they are shaped by science and technology; the nature and identity of humankind; morality; environments here on Earth as well as beyond; and many other issues. These questions are discussed within a science fiction context in this course.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellations - Media and Popular Culture and Science and Technology for “Generation Next”
  
  • HUM 310 Medical Humanities

    Fall Semester

    This course is designed to bring students a clearer understanding of the connections between medicine and humanities.  Through directed research and writing, students are given an opportunity to integrate and synthesize their prior course work.  At the conclusion of the semester, students will prepare a proposal for their work in the Humanities Seminar. Prerequisite: FCO 210 FCO 215 , or FCO 225 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • HUM 350 Research Methods in the Humanities

    Fall Semester

    Students in this course develop their awareness of and ability to use the methods and research approaches across the humanities.  This course prepares students for the Humanities Seminar.  Through directed and independent research students will come to understand the process of researching and working in the humanities.  At the conclusion of the semester, students will prepare a proposal for their work in the Humanities Seminar.  Open to students majoring in the humanities who have taken courses at the advanced level. Prerequisite: FCO 105  or WRT 102 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • HUM 380 Special Topics in Humanities



    This course offers an interdisciplinary examination of central issues and themes in the area of liberal arts studies. The specific theme of the course may be suggested by faculty and/or student interest. Topics may include: human nature in the humanities, God in the humanities, creativity in the humanities, revolution in the humanities, power in the humanities, justice in the humanities. Prerequisite: WRT 102   or FCO 105  

    3 credit hours
  
  • HUM 382 American Freethinkers



    This course examines the significance of secularist thought in America from the Revolution through 19th and 20th century discussions of slavery, women’s rights, evolution, abortion, and other social and economic issues. Prerequisite: WRT 102 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • HUM 402 Humanities Seminar

    Fall Semester

    This capstone course is a senior-level seminar for majors in disciplines in the humanities.  Through directed research and writing into selected humanities topics, students are given an opportunity to integrate and synthesize their previous coursework in the discipline.  Open to senior majors in disciplines in the humanities, students minoring in disciplines in the humanities, and others with the consent of the instructor. Prerequisite: HUM 350  

    3 credit hours
  
  • HUM 450 Humanities Internship



    The purpose of an internship is to provide students with practical training and supervised work experience in appropriate firms or organizations. Internships are designed to give students an opportunity to make use of the practical aspects of their classroom knowledge, to complement and extend their classroom experiences, and to develop their understanding and confidence through a work-related experience. Responsibilities will vary according to placement as determined by the work supervisors of the sponsoring agency and faculty coordinator. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HUM 451 Humanities Internship



    The purpose of an internship is to provide students with practical training and supervised work experience in appropriate firms or organizations. Internships are designed to give students an opportunity to make use of the practical aspects of their classroom knowledge, to complement and extend their classroom experiences, and to develop their understanding and confidence through a work-related experience. Responsibilities will vary according to placement as determined by the work supervisors of the sponsoring agency and faculty coordinator. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HUM 498 Independent Study



    An opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined, interdisciplinary research project in the humanities. While the student conducts work under the guidance of a faculty member of his or her own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.

    3 credit hours
  
  • HUM 499 Independent Study



    An opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined, interdisciplinary research project in the humanities. While the student conducts work under the guidance of a faculty member of his or her own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.

    3 credit hours

Information Systems

  
  • IFS 100 Information Technology (IT) Competency

    Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters

    IFS100 is a computer competency lab required for all Business students. Students are required to pass all components of the competency exam. The exam covers fundamental concepts of Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft Office applications of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Corequisite: IFS 105  

    0 credit hours
  
  • IFS 105 Personal Productivity Computing

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    IFS105 presents the fundamentals of computers and computer terminology. This course will focus on the theory and concepts of Information Systems strategy and theory, particularly in the Business environment. Corequisite: IFS 100 

    3 credit hours
  
  • IFS 125 Enterprise Data Management

    Spring Semester

    This course is an introduction to database technology and database theory. Students will learn the principles of sound relational database design as well as the use of Structured Query Language (SQL) for building data structures and retrieving data. The use of SQL will be emphasized through hands-on exercises and course projects. In addition to fundamental database design theory, students will also explore how organizations leverage database technology to strategically and operationally support multiple business functions and processes.

    3 credit hours
  
  • IFS 160 Visual BASIC Programming

    Fall Semester

    Introduces students to programming in the Windows environment using the BASIC family of languages. Windows concepts that are covered include programming forms, command buttons, drop-down and list boxes, labels, text boxes, and other controls. BASIC programming features that are covered include variables, control statements, data validation, arrays, and file processing. Other topics include designing event-based programs, flowcharting, structure charts, and object-oriented concepts. Prerequisite: Successful completion of IFS 100  or IFS 105 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • IFS 175 Development Fundamentals

    Spring Semester

    This course introduces the fundamentals required to develop information systems. Students will be introduced to the rationale for applying recognized analysis and design techniques prior to writing and implementing programs. Students will understand how and why a basic understanding of analysis and design principles is fundamental to information systems development. These topics, along with rudimentary introduction to programming topics of syntax, logic, and mathematics, will be presented in the C# language.

    3 credit hours
  
  • IFS 225 Application Development

    Fall Semester

    Students will learn how to develop programs and software to support business operations.  The student will learn via lectures, demonstrations, complex programming examples and assignments how to develop and support business software applications.  The course will focus on fail access, manipulation, and conversion as well as database access and the development of console, windows, and mobile applications.  This course will firmly establish the concepts of coding, scripting, and API integration in support of business processes.  Development will be in the C# and the “.net” environment.

    3 credit hours
  
  • IFS 226 Introduction to Big Data

    Fall Semester

    This course provides an overview of the non-traditional strategies and technologies needed to collect, organize, process, and gather insights from large data.  It will introduce modern concepts, terminologies, and technological frameworks regarding big data in the industry.  Topics include big data defining characteristics and technologies, the role of a data scientist, data warehousing, and emerging trends in big data.

    1 credit hour
  
  • IFS 227 Data Visualization

    Fall Semester

    This course introduces the fundamentals of data visualization and practices communicating with data.  It includes hand-on experience with leading industry data visualization tools.  Topics include introductory concepts in data visualization, interaction with data, design principles, effective storytelling with data, and advanced data charts design.

    1 credit hour
  
  • IFS 228 R Programming

    Fall Semester

    This course introduces one of the most popular and powerful programing languages in both industry and academia.  R programming is the fundamental skills for business analytics and data science.  This one credit course includes hand-on experience using R in basic data analysis.  Topics include the fundamentals of R syntax, conditional statements, functions, classes, debugging, and reading and writing data in R for basic descriptive analysis.

    1 credit hour
  
  • IFS 230 Internet Communications

    Fall Semester

    This course provides a broad theoretical overview of computer and telecommunications networks. The Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) Model is used as the primary basis for examining what communications tasks need to be performed in order for electronic communications to occur. The Internet’s TCP/IP protocol stack is used as the primary example of how the OSI model may be implemented in practice. A thorough examination of how the TCP/ IP protocols provides the student with a detailed understanding of the functioning of packet-based networks and the Internet. Lab-based exercises are used to demonstrate concepts where possible. Prerequisite: IFS 105  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
  
  • IFS 305 Management Information Systems

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    A comprehensive discussion of the role of computer based information systems in modern organizations. Integrates managerial and computer knowledge toward identifying and solving information problems. Computer literacy is extended to MIS literacy by means of hands-on project cases in Decision Support Systems. This is a writing-intensive and critical thinking course. Prerequisites: Successful completion of IFS 100  or IFS 105  and completion of MGT 150  with a grade of 2.0 or higher, or permission of instructor.

    3 credit hours
  
  • IFS 320 Constructing Cloud Applications

    Fall Semester

    This course is an introduction to web-based system development methods. Emphasis will be placed on designing and building data-based solutions to common web-based, interactive, e-commerce, and collaborative information systems. Languages used may include Java, Perl, Visual Basic, C#, ASP, PHP, SQL, JavaScript, VBScript, XHTML, CSS, or others at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: An introductory course in computer programming.

    3 credit hours
  
  • IFS 335 Cloud Infrastructure

    Fall Semester

    This course provides the student with the abil­ity to design and support complex enterprise-wide networking solutions. It studies the conceptual de­sign methodologies, planning and complexity involved in establishing and supporting organization connectivity. Emphasis will be on issues relating to designing and implementing IP infrastructure, directory services, file and print sharing, file system security, data storage technologies, and thin client. Consideration will be given to Novell, UNIX/Linux, and Microsoft based network infrastructures. Hands-on lab exercises are used extensively throughout the course. Prerequisite: IFS 230   with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
 

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