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Special Education in Physical Education (Physical Education 360) Urban Politics and Policy (Political Science 308) Political and Social Movements (Political Science 319) U.S. Latino/Chicano Literature and Culture (Spanish 362) 3. An ethnic studies-related internship (one-half to one unit) in the local community, in ethnic communities elsewhere in the United States, or study and research in ancestral communities or multi-ethnic communities outside the United States. (See also p. 108.) 4. ETHN 370, Ethnic Studies in Theory and Practice (one unit). Admission The ethnic studies concentration is open to all students, regardless of academic major. However, students must be accepted into the program and should apply no later than the second semester of their sophomore year. For more information and an application form, contact Marcy Sacks (History), director of the concentration. Human Services Albion's human services concentration is designed to allow students to explore their interest in various human service careers as well as to prepare them for entry level positions upon graduation. This concentration is taken in addition to a student's academic major. Although open to any student, it will probably appeal most directly to students interested in areas such as public policy, health care, counseling, social work, community service, ministry, child care, legal aid and advocacy, and community action. Requirements A total of eight units is required for the concentration. The concentration includes three important features. First, a core of five units, each focusing on a different area of competence, is required. These areas include introduction to human services and skills for human services, as well as knowledge of the individual within the lifespan, the theory and function of organizations, and the social and cultural context. A student may not take more than two core courses in his or her major. Second, students complete at least one unit of internship. This requirement may be satisfied by either the psychology practicum or an appropriate internship which is arranged through the student's major department. The following represent possible internship sponsors: private social agencies, family-related agencies, institutions serving children and teenagers, churches and church-related institutions, crisis intervention agencies, state and local governments, and community organizations. Third, students take a minimum of two units of supplemental courses that add depth to the internship experience. The courses are selected to complement and amplify a student's specialinterests, especially in relation to the internship. Existing courses have been identified as suitable supplemental courses and a list of these is available to students. The five core areas are listed below, with a general description of each area and the designated course(s) which will fulfill the area requirement. Introduction to Human Services Acquaints the beginning student with the human services field, including the philosophy, values, directions, and broad scope of the human services, and explores the student's motivation and values in relation to a career in a helping field. An interdisciplinary course is designed specifically for this area (HUSV 101). Skills for Human Services Provides the student with theory, knowledge and instruction in some of the helping skills, such as listening, counseling, and small group and interpersonal communications. This area would be satisfied by one of the following: Interpersonal and Family Communication (Communication Studies 202) Small Group and Organizational Communication (Communication Studies 203) Introduction to Counseling (Psychology 380) Individual in the Life Span Focuses upon the content, context and transitions of different stages in human life. Provides a broadly-based knowledge of the individual. This area would be satisfied by one of the following: The Sociology of Sex and Gender (Anthropology and Sociology 333) Developmental Psychology (Psychology 251) Theory and Function of Organizations Provides knowledge of the theory, nature, and function of organizations. Students gain an overview that can enable them to evaluate and deal critically with bureaucracy, both within and without its institutional structures. This area would be satisfied by one of the following: Human Resource Management (Economics and Management 355) Public Policy Analysis (Political Science 216) Urban Politics and Policy (Political Science 308) Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Psychology 246) Page 2 of 7 Albion College Catalog 2006-2007 Academic Programs Concentrations 5/8/2006 http://www.albion.edu/academics/catalog/programs/concentrations.asp

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