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HUMAN SERVICES
HS7250 Issues in Dometic Violence
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course prepares students to work with issues related to domestic/sexual violence in law enforcement and/or social services. Students will identify the signs and dynamics of domestic violence in families. Characteristics of abusers and victims, legal and ethical issues will be explored.
HS100 Introduction to Human Services
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Introduces the human services/social work profession with an emphasis on exploring the relationship between social welfare history, social policy, and the
values, skills, and knowledge required for success in the field.
HS150 Self Awareness
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk) Develop knowledge and skills to
improve personal effectiveness. Using individual and small group experiences, students will examine their lives from
a developmental perspective to
enhance skills in communication, values
clarification, problem-solving, goal
setting, conflict management and ethical decision-making.
HS154 Community Resources
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Students will learn about the agencies and programs that form the foundation for human service/social work practice. Basic skills for needs assessment, resource referral, and effective service delivery will be introduced.
HS155 Interviewing Theory and Techniques
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Provides the theoretical and practical basis for effective interviewing. Emphasis on developing listening and communication skills beneficial for students of
all disciplines.
HS167/SOC230 Gerontology
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Examines the social, physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural aspects of the
aging experience in our society. An essential course for all who desire to work effectively with elders and to develop a positive personal view of aging.
HS170 Introduction to Practicum
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Explores the standards of conduct
and workplace issues for the human
services/social work professional
including ethics, stress management, social responsibility, and job search.
Concurrent: HS291.
HS200 Understanding Addictive Behavior
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Presents a context for understanding addictions of all kinds. Introduces core concepts of the addiction process in
youth and adults and examines a variety of treatment approaches. The effects
of addiction on the family system will
be explored.
HS202 Counseling the Chemically Dependent Client
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Focuses on evidence-based best practices for individual, group, and family treatment of addiction. Provides
essential information on dual diagnosis, theories of addiction, and an introduction to diagnostic criteria necessary for treatment planning.
HS213 Cultural Competence
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Uses film and selected readings to
present current theories of cross cultural perspective relative to social and
restorative justice. Students will examine their personal cultural identity and
develop the ability to place others within a cultural context.
HS219 Case Management and Client Records
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Prepares students to write clinical and professional documentation related
to all aspects of client services from screening and intake to discharge
summaries. Application of State, ASAM, and other professionally relevant criteria will be emphasized including evidence-based practices.
HS224 Group Counseling Skills
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Provides the introductory knowledge and skills for facilitating a variety of groups designed for personal development and behavioral change.
HS260/SP219 Group Dynamics
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Focuses on skill building and theory
in decision making, problem solving,
presentation planning, and knowledge of group process. Examines effective small group techniques in a variety of settings. Plan and present group discussions and group presentations.
HS261 Counseling the Older Adult
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Presents theoretical and practical information for providing effective services to elders. Emphasis on developing communication, evaluation, and relationship-building skills unique to working with
elders from a cultural perspective.
HS265 Intervention Strategies I
(Basic Counseling Skills)
4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
Designed as a continuation of HS 155. Introduces basic counseling techniques applying intentional interviewing and
solution-focused models. Emphasis
on practical skill building using role
plays, audio-visual recordings and
practice interviews.
Prerequisite: HS155 with a “C” or better.
HS266 Intervention Strategies II
(Counseling Theories)
4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
Provides an introductory survey of ten major counseling theories beginning
with psychoanalysis through social construction theory. Students will learn about the founders, key concepts and possible applications for each approach and develop their personal theory of change.
HS267 Intervention Strategies III
(Working with Families)
4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
Explores the history and dynamics of
family life with an emphasis on
evaluation, design, and provision of
social services. Students will examine their family of origin as a tool for
self-discovery and development of empathic professional competence.
HS291 Practicum: Human Services
1-10 credits (30-360 lab hrs/term)
Students participate in supervised clinical and community service-based field work experiences. Individualized learning objectives are developed with the program instructor, internship coordinator, and practicum site supervisor. Instructor consent is required to register.
Prerequisite: Approval from program coordinator.
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