May 12, 2024  
2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Human Services

  
  • HUSR 1100 - Introduction to Human & Social Services

    3 credit(s)
    Presents the historical and theoretical concepts of human services; focuses on participants in the delivery of human services and social services, and introduces professional development.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 1160 - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

    3 credit(s)
     An introduction to the field of Developmental Disabilities, including  Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders. The course includes 20 hours of internship or field experience.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 20
  
  • HUSR 1170 - Behavior Change Strategies

    3 credit(s)
    An overview of the assessment of the functions of behavior and basic strategies for supporting and documenting behavior change.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 1200 - Counseling Techniques and Theories

    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to the field of counseling focusing on the current theoretical models and their application to the field of human services.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 1260 - Community Health Needs

    3 credit(s)
    Provides an understanding of community health and the health needs of the diverse members of the community.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 1330 - Activities Therapy

    3 credit(s)
    Designed to introduce the student to activities therapy, a type of intervention that enables people to become more active participants in their life and their community.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 45 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 1340 - Prepracticum

    1 credit(s)
    Preparation for student to enroll in a practical supervised experience in a selected community agency.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  
  • HUSR 1700 - Introduction to Peer Support

    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to the profession and skills needed in becoming a professional peer support advocate.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 1800 - Veteran Values & Experiences

    3 credit(s)
    Examines the values and challenges of veterans and their families, and investigates helping strategies and resources.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2000 - Research & Data Analysis

    3 credit(s)
    Examines scholarly research relevant to human services, reviews basic descriptive statistics and standardization scores in measurement. Prepares students for data collection, reviews ethical research methods and focuses on the application of these standards in human services
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2010 - Gerontology

    3 credit(s)
    An overview of the social, physical, and biological aspects of aging.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2250 - Interviewing

    3 credit(s)
    Utilize role play situations and videotape to develop interviewing skills.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2300 - Group Dynamics

    3 credit(s)
    Theory and exercises are combined to provide an experiential approach to learning about the dynamics of small groups.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2330 - Perspectives in Addiction Studies

    3 credit(s)
    Presents a multidimensional perspective on substance use, abuse and dependence, emphasizing biological, psychological, social and family systems variables.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2380 - Professional Ethics & Issues

    3 credit(s)
    Provides a comprehensive view of ethical issues to include (but not limited to) confidentiality, competence, client rights and patient records. Focus directed toward ethical practice in case management, delivery, and drug/alcohol provision service.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2400 - Generalist Practicum II

    5 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Co-requisite (taken at same time): HUSR 2550 - Case Assessment, Planning & Management   
    Consent of program advisor is required prior to placement in this practical supervised experience in a selected community agency.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 180 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2410 - Peer Support Practicum

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): HUSR 1700 - Introduction to Peer Support  
    A supervised practical experience in an agency that provides peer support for clients.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 90 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2420 - Professional Development in Human Services

    3 credit(s)
    Explores the professional roles and services offered in a variety of service delivery systems.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 90 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2450 - Multicultural Counseling

    3 credit(s)
    An exploration of cultural, social and economic factors and effects on Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, recent immigrants and refugees, elderly, people of diverse abilities, gays, lesbians, transgender, bisexual, and questioning focusing on barriers, the impact of the helper’s world view and adaptations needed in the helping process.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2510 - Medical & Psychosocial Aspects

    3 credit(s)
    Examines the physical, psychological and sociological aspects of alcohol and drug use, abuse and dependence. Also explores basic pharmacology, basic physiology, tolerances, and the etiological, behavioral, cultural and demographic aspects of alcohol and drug use, abuse and dependence.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2530 - Clinical Treatment Issues

    3 credit(s)
    Examines the treatment issues specific to alcohol and drug use disorders including physical and mental disorders and the impact of traumatic, historic, generational, family and special populations influences on the development, the needs and recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2550 - Case Assessment, Planning & Management

    3 credit(s)
    Exploration and practice of the process of collecting and assessing data for the purpose of treatment plan/service plan development. It includes use of assessment tools, level of care decisions, goals and objectives, documentation and confidentiality in client care atmospheres related to addiction treatment and generalist service provision.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2600 - Understanding Trauma

    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to the topic of trauma its causes, symptomology and impact on the client, the professional, and the human service field as a whole, as well as best practice for interaction with survivors.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2700 - Drug & Alcohol Counseling Practicum II

    5 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Co-requisite (taken at same time): HUSR 2550 - Case Assessment, Planning & Management   
    Consent of program advisor is required prior to placement in this practical, LADC supervised experience in a drug and alcohol counseling agency.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 180 Internship- 0
  
  • HUSR 2900 - Graduation Seminar

    1 credit(s)
    Accompanies or follows a student’s final practicum course in the human services AAS degree program; designed to provide students the opportunity to integrate classroom learning and practicum experiences in preparation for entry-level employment in a human service agency.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0