Human Services
Descriptions and Prerequisites
| HUSE 101 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 CR |
| This course introduces the student to the basic conceptual knowledge of social organizations and the role of the human service worker. Included are the beginning skills for social service practice and discussion of the ethical commitments and legal considerations underlying professional helping careers. | ||
| HUSE 183 | Practicum in Human Services | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: HUSE 101, 220, and instructor approval. Supervised practicum with the adolescent and adult populations. This course is designed to provide experience in the integration and application of the knowledge and skills of the human service worker. The student will be supervised in a reality-based work environment. | ||
| HUSE 184 | Practicum in Human Services | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: HUSE 101, 220, and instructor approval. Supervised practicum with preschool and elementary-age children. This course is designed to provide experience in the integration and application of the knowledge and skills of the human service worker. The student will be supervised in a reality-based work environment. | ||
| HUSE 185 | Human Service Internship | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: HUSE 101, 204, 220, 260, and coordinator approval. A course designed to give on-the-job field experiences commensurate with the student’s career objectives. Required are 175 hours of on-the-job experience plus attendance at a two-hour scheduled seminar every other week. [32-175-209] | ||
| HUSE 186 | Human Service Internship | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: HUSE 101, 204, 220, 260, and coordinator approval. Continuation of HUSE 185, although a different placement setting is generally selected. [32-175-209] | ||
| HUSE 200 | Psychosocial Approach to Aging | 3 CR |
| This course explores the social, psychological, economic, and physical aspects of aging. There is an emphasis on the concerns and social options of the aged in contemporary American society. | ||
| HUSE 203 | Introduction to Substance Abuse | 3 CR |
| This course provides a comprehensive overview of the history of drug use and abuse, explores the theoretical and practical issues, and surveys treatment modalities and current prevention strategies. | ||
| HUSE 204 | An Introduction to Report Writing Techniques for the Human Service Worker | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 151. This course provides an opportunity for students to learn record-keeping and report-writing techniques needed by human service workers. Because report writing requires critical professional judgment at all levels, emphasis will be placed on expanding the students’ general information in the human service field. | ||
| HUSE 220 | Communication Skills in Helping Relationships | 3 CR |
| This course teaches the psychology of interviewing, as well as the skills for conducting effective interviews. This involves the techniques for establishing rapport, developing counseling responses, identifying behavioral goals, and implementing strategies to bring about change or crisis intervention. | ||
| HUSE 225 | Culturally-Sensitive Practice | 3 CR |
| This course will provide the student with the knowledge and strategies to work with the various life styles, needs, and problems of different racial and cultural groups. The content of the course incorporates important concepts and empirical findings that pertain to ethnic- sensitive practice. | ||
| HUSE 230 | Nutrition | 3 CR |
| Course includes the study of essential nutrients and their functions as they relate to normal health, as well as the selection of food to meet the identified nutrient requirements. | ||
| HUSE 240 | Basic Concepts in Social Work | 3 CR |
| This course introduces the student to the social work profession, its value base, and code of ethics. There is an emphasis on methods and skills with an overview of social issues and client needs relative to social work practice. | ||
| HUSE 250 | Introduction to Group Techniques | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: HUSE 101 or program coordinator approval. This course introduces the student to the theoretical concepts and principles of group work methodology. There is an emphasis on basic practice skills and intervention techniques. | ||
| HUSE 251 | Human Services and Behavior Modification | 3 CR |
| This course introduces the student to the theory and application of behavior modification. The focus is on how the behavioral theory works with agencies and other organizations in the community. | ||
| HUSE 260 | Family Dynamics | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: HUSE 220. This course examines the family system as a basic social institution. Emphasis is placed on issues that are important to the individual and the family. The student will also be introduced to theoretical viewpoints and conceptual frameworks that have been proven useful in intervention of marriage and family issues. | ||
| HUSE 270 | Selected Topics in Human Services | 1-3 CR |
| This course will be offered to cover topics in response to the special interests of students. Topics may include family communication, programming, legal and ethical issues, cross-cultural practice, foster care, burn out, problem assessment, or sign language. Since topics change, students may take this course for up to six credit hours toward graduation. | ||
| HUSE 272 | Substance Abuse, Co-Dependency, and the Family | 3 CR |
| This course provides students an opportunity to understand the relationship between substance abuse, co-dependency, and the family. The focus is on the unique problems facing the families of substance abusers and how they attempt to cope. | ||
| HUSE 280 | Death and Dying | 3 CR |
| This is a psychosocial examination of death and dying in contemporary American society, although other societies at other time periods are considered. Medical, ethical, legal, and religious issues will be discussed. Instruction includes lectures, films, tapes, and a student position paper. | ||
| HUSE 290 | Social Welfare | 3 CR |
| This course explores the social forces supporting the development of social welfare and social service policy. There is a focus on how people are affected by such problems as poverty, child abuse, alcoholism, crime, mental retardation, overpopulation, and emotional difficulties. | ||
| HUSE 298 | Independent Study | 1-3 CR |
| Prerequisite: consent of the human services coordinator. An opportunity for the interested student with a good scholastic record to pursue independently the study of some subject under the direction of a member(s) of the human services staff. Subjects are chosen and arrangements are made to suit the needs of the individual student. | ||