Human Services

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Explains how alcohol and other drugs are processed in the body and the brain (pharmacology). Includes information on the physiological effects of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) on the human body and the possible implications for the treatment and prevention of problems that arise from their use.

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2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Introduces professional issues associated with the helping relationship. Examines how personal characteristics and values aff ect the helping relationship and considers the issues faced by helpersin- training. Explores the issues of client rights, confidentiality, competence, and dual relationships. Emphasizes development of an intercultural helping perspective.

Prerequisite: enrollment in the Human Services program.

F, Sp

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Presents information about Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, exploring the disease process including the stages of Alzheimer’s and associated behaviors. Focuses on the Best Friends approach to caregiving; addressing issues to which families, caregivers, and case managers must attend. Promotes the individual’s adaptation and addresses issues of self-esteem and fear.

Offered as needed.

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Explores the historical, sociological, and physiological implications of women and chemical dependency. Introduces a holistic model of genderspecific treatment for this population group.

Offered as needed.

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Introduces the recognition, prevention, and control of aggressive behavior in clients. Stresses prevention of violence through early intervention and includes information on pre-aggression warning signs, as well as practice with defusing behavior and physical defense responses.

S, W

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Develops knowledge and skills to improve personal eff ectiveness. Uses individual and small group exercises to improve skills in self-awareness, communication, values clarification, problem solving, and conflict management.

Prerequisite: Admission to Human Services program; recommended concurrent enrollment in HS154 and HS170.

F, W

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Covers basic information concerning problem gambling and its consequences. Focuses on the stages of progression from recreational to pathological gambling. Addresses screening, diagnosis, intervention, and treatment.

Prerequisite: HS101 or consent of instructor.

Offered as needed.

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Provides information on managing stress in all settings. Teaches relaxation techniques and their impact on health and well-being. Covers a variety of the major relaxation techniques and emphasizes the analysis of life stressors and the development of a personalized stress management plan.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Develops an understanding of the history and values of community resources designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Familiarizes students with local social service agencies/ organizations; provides information about making appropriate referrals for services. Introduces application of basic research techniques. Concurrent enrollment recommended in HS150 and HS170 for Human Services program students and for students designated Pre-Human Services.

F, W

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Provides the theory and specific techniques required for entry-level interviewing in human service settings.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in HS150, HS154 and HS170.

W, Sp

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces the major counseling theories that have demonstrated eff ectiveness with substance disorders and a variety of mental health issues. Presents an overview of 12 specific theories, their founders, key concepts, techniques, and appropriate applications.

F

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Meets the training requirements of activity directors in long-term care facilities. Focuses on therapeutic activities and appropriate use of people and material resources in meeting patient needs. Promotes the continual growth and development of long-term care residents.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Provides the background and specific skills needed to select and succeed in the practicum placement. Serves as a prerequisite for Human Services practicum courses (HS284-HS288A,S).

Prerequisite: Admission to Human Services program and recommended concurrent enrollment in HS150 and HS154.

F, W

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Presents basic information regarding addiction and its eff ects on the family. Focuses on the family system and dynamics related to coping with addiction and other chronic conditions that impact the family life cycle. Introduces the major schools of family therapy including strengths-based and solution-oriented approaches.

Prerequisite: grade C or better in HS101 or consent of instructor.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Focuses on working with chemically-dependent youth. Includes prevention, intervention, assessment, and continuing recovery techniques for individuals and groups.

Prerequisite: HS101 or consent of instructor.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Assists human service workers to develop skills with chemically-dependent clients who are convicted criminals. Includes information on recognizing, confronting, and treating the addicted criminal.

Prerequisite: HS101 or consent of instructor.

Offered as needed.

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Explores the relationship between growing up in a chemically-dependent or dysfunctional family and problems that surface in adulthood. Discusses family dynamics, denial, relationships, work, social skills, and feelings.

F, W, Sp, Su

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Covers basic information about simultaneous diagnosis of addiction and chronic mental illness in the same patient/client. Stresses the importance of assessing and treating these areas in a blended format.

Prerequisite: HS101 or consent of instructor.

Sp, Su

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Explores the relationship between alcohol and other drug abuse and infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, sexually-transmitted diseases, and hepatitis. Provides counseling techniques for assisting clients to identify personal risk and practice harm reduction. Also addresses special issues aff ecting diverse populations. Examines personal issues/discomforts arising from frankly discussing sexual behaviors of clients. HS101 recommended.

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3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Explores the ways membership in a racial, ethnic, or cultural group aff ects the client and helping professional relationship. Builds multicultural competency by increasing awareness and knowledge of cultural diff erences and the skills to develop and apply appropriate intervention strategies in cross-cultural situations. Focuses on factors that aff ect racial, ethnic, and cultural groups in the United States including African Americans, Asians, Latinos, Native Americans, gays, lesbians, persons with disabilities, and the elderly. HS150 recommended.

F, Sp

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Focuses on developing advanced interviewing and counseling skills and strategies with significant opportunity for hands-on practice.

Prerequisite: HS155 or consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in HS284-288 recommended.

F

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Explores the sources and dynamics of conflict in interpersonal, family, and work settings. Stresses developing an awareness of personal style in conflict situations and use of eff ective strategies for resolving conflict.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, as well as a number of other major mental health disorders often seen in substance abusing clientele. Provides a systematic approach to screening, assessment, and treatment planning in order to determine the most appropriate initial course of action given the client’s needs, characteristics, and available resources. Provides significant opportunity for hands-on practice.

Prerequisite: HS214 or consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in HS284-288 is recommended.

W

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Presents strategies from accepted and culturally appropriate models for group counseling with clients with a variety of disorders including substance abuse. Focuses on the ethical use of groups as an eff ective therapeutic intervention. Addresses leadership behaviors, group formation, and group stages.

Prerequisite: HS155 and HS260 or consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in HS284-288 is recommended.

W

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Provides experiential group training designed for actual experience with the power of group process. Provides opportunities to learn about leadership, group stages, rules, and norms, as well as selfdisclosure, roles, and group skills. First course in a three-term sequence.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Human Services program, HS155 and HS260 or consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in HS284-288 is recommended.

F

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Provides experiential group training designed for actual experience with the power of group process. Provides opportunities to learn about leadership, group stages, rules, and norms, as well as selfdisclosure, roles, and group skills. Second course in a three-term sequence.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Human Services program and HS218A. Concurrent enrollment in HS284-288 is recommended.

W

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Provides experiential group training designed for actual experience with the power of group process. Provides opportunities to learn about leadership, group stages, rules, and norms, as well as selfdisclosure, roles, and group skills. Th ird course in a three-term sequence.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Human Services program and HS218B. Concurrent enrollment in HS284-288 is recommended.

Sp

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Covers the preparation of clinical documentation related to screening and intake processes, assessments, treatment plans, reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client-related data. Applies State, ASAM and other professionally relevant standards. Concurrent enrollment in HS284-288 is recommended.

Sp

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces the field of social gerontology and explores the relationship between the aging individual and society. Serves as an introduction to the field of gerontology.

W

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Presents information about behavioral responses in the normal aging process, including coping, cognition and memory, personality, and adjustment. Emphasizes healthy adaptation to aging and promotion of ego integrity in older adults. Also covers the description, diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of common organic and functional mental disorders.

W

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Provides the theory and experience to work as eff ective members of small task groups. Defines and studies styles of leadership, member roles and diversity problem solving, decision making, status and power, communication, and resolving conflicts/controversy. Offers the opportunity to evaluate personal performance within a group.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in HS150.

W, Sp

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Addresses problems of drug and alcohol misuse and abuse among older adults. Focuses on prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and alcohol used either alone or in combination.

Prerequisite: HS101 or consent of instructor.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Provides training in the casework interviewing skills needed for culturally sensitive human services work. Includes advanced interviewing skills, a strength based assessment process, and development of a case file.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in HS155; concurrent enrollment in HS284-288 recommended.

F

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Provides theory and application in casework and interviewing applied to diverse populations and cultures in human services. Includes interviewing for assessment, problem solving, planning, monitoring, and crisis intervention.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in HS265; concurrent enrollment in HS284-288 is recommended.

W

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Provides intervention strategies needed for human service work. Includes theory and practice in the use of family, group, and community intervention strategies.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in HS266 or HS216.

Sp

11-23 lab hrs/wk, 4-8 cr.

Provides experience working on-site in a human service agency to integrate field and classroom experience. Offers students two diff erent practicum sites, each at least two terms in length, during the program. Th e second-year practicum is more comprehensive and provides an opportunity to develop more advanced skills. Students in the post-baccalaureate Addiction Counselor Certification option remain at one site for three terms.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in HS150, HS154, and HS170. Post-baccalaureate students must attend mandatory orientation prior to placement.

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