Introduction to Human Studies

 

West Greene High School

Introduction to Human Studies

Course Syllabus

 

 

Instructor: Mrs. Stephanie Cox

Room: 112

Email: [email protected]

School Phone: 423-422-4061

Office Hours: After 2:50pm M-F

 

Intro to Human Studies is the foundational course for our Human Services Programs of Study. If you are interested in our Social Health Services Path, then this is right class to get you started.

If you are a student interested in becoming a public advocate, social worker, dietitian, nutritionist, counselor, or community volunteer then you will enjoy this course. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will have an understanding of human needs, overview of social services, career investigation, mental health, and communication. 

 

Each class in our program of study needs to be taken in order so they scaffold and build ideas on one another. It is advised to start with Intro to Human Studies your freshman or sophomore year then work your way up by taking one class each year.

Human and Social Sciences Study Course Options:
Intro to Human Studies
Lifespan Development
Family Studies
Human Studies Practicum - WBL (Work Based Learning)

 

Dietetics and Nutrition Study Course Options:

Intro to Human Studies

Nutrition Across the Lifespan

Nutrition Science and Diet Therapy

Human Services Practicum – WBL (Work Based Learning)

 

Introduction to Human Studies

Course Description

Introduction to Human Studies is a foundational course for students interested in becoming a public advocate, social worker, dietician, nutritionist, counselor, or community volunteer. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will have an understanding of human needs, overview of social services, career investigation, mental health, and communication.

FCCLA

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is the co-curricular career and technical student organization which has FAMILY as its central focus. Students plan and implement service-learning activities through participation in FCCLA.

Prerequisites: None

Recommended Credits: 1

Recommended Grade Level: 9, 10

 

Numeric values for letter grades A-F have changed for all grade levels.

A (90-100)

B (80-89)

C (70-79)

D (60-69)

F (0-59)

 

Nine Weeks Grades and Semester Grade:

Percentages used to average grades in classes without a state mandated exam:

• 40% 1^st or 3^rd nine weeks + 10% mid-term (9weeks) test = beginning nine weeks grade.
• 40% 2^nd or 4^th nine weeks + 10% final semester test = final nine weeks grade
  • Beginning nine weeks grade + final nine weeks grade/2 = Final Letter Grade

 

Attendance
Refer to - Handbook – Students - West Greene High School

https://wghs.greenek12.org › Students › Handbook

 

BELL RINGERS – Will be given daily.  Bell Ringers that have not been submitted into Canvas by 3:00pm each Friday will NOT be allowed to make up.  You have a week to get all bell ringers completed.

 

Class Cell Phone Policy

STRIKE ONE Warning – put it away

STRIKE TWO Phone is placed on the teacher’s desk until the end of class.

STRIKE THREE Teacher sends student to the principal/office.

 

 

Introduction to Human Studies Semester Syllabus

 

Aug/Jan:     Overview of Human and Social Services

FCCLA- What is it?

Career Investigation

Career Preparation: Standard 2.1

Employability Skills: Standard 2.2

Confidentiality and Ethics: Standard 2.3

                  

Sept/Feb:   Human Needs

Levels of Human Growth: Standard 3.1

Goals and Decision Making: Standard 3.3

Self-Esteem and Self-Image: Standard 3.4

 

Oct/Mar:     Relationships

Interpersonal Relationships: Standard 4.1

Conflict Resolution: Standard 4.2

Communication Skills

Communication Techniques: Standard 5.1

Professional and Informal Communication: Standard 5.2

 

Nov/Apr:     Mental Health

Stress and Response to Crisis: Standard 6.1

Mental Health Disorders: Standard 6.2

The following standards are recommended for students continuing in the Dietetics and Nutrition program of study.

Food safety and Sanitation Procedures: Standard 7.1

Nutrition Principles: Standard 7.2

Food Preparation: Standard 7.3

 

Dec/May:     The following standards are recommended for students continuing in the Dietetics and Nutrition program of study.

Food Preparation: Standard 7.3

Nutrition and Development: Standard 3.2

The following standards are recommended for students continuing in the Human and Social Science program of study.

Ecological Factors Related to Development: Standard 8.1

Major Research Methodologies: Standard 8.2

Development Theories: Standard 8.3

Theories of Mental Health: Standard 8.4

 

 

*This schedule may change dependent upon the needs of students and/or required time needed for quality educational experiences.

 

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS

Pen/Pencil

Paper

Sharpies/Coloring Pencils/Markers (Optional but will use)