| 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 |
| Prerequisites: 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 |
| Prerequisites: 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. [0-48-48] |
| HUSE 185 |
Human Service Internship |
3 CR |
| Prerequisites: 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 |
| Prerequisites: 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 202 |
An Introduction to Assessment, Evaluation, and Grant Writing for the Human Service Worker |
3 CR |
| This course introduces the student to the concepts and relationships between assessment, evaluation, and grant writing applicable for the human service worker. Special emphasis is placed on techniques for gathering and organizing data, as well as understanding the process for the effective utilization of that data. This course is equivalent to SSW 257, An Introduction to Assessment, Evaluation, and Grant Writing for the Human Service Worker and is available online. |
| 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 210 |
Child Psychology |
3 CR |
| This course investigates early childhood sensorimotor and symbolic learning, as well as the theories of perceptual-motor, cognitive, and social emotional processes involved in the growth of children. Specific intervention strategies for the disturbed child are explored. |
| HUSE 211 |
Psychosocial Maladjustment in Children |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: HUSE 210 or PSYC 20l. There is an emphasis on the recognition of children’s most common behavioral and emotional difficulties as they occur in family, school, play, and crisis situations. Major theories are explored. Special consideration is given to the psychological and social needs of handicapped, abused, mentally impaired, bereaved, adopted, and foster children. |
| 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. This course is equivalent to SSW 254, Communication Skills in the Helping Profession, and is available online. |
| HUSE 225 |
Culturally-Sensitive Practice in Social Work |
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. This course is equivalent to SSW 255, Culturally Sensitive Practice in Social Work, and is available online. |
| 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. This course is equivalent to SSW 250, Introduction to Social Work, and is available online. |
| HUSE 241 |
Human Services with Organizations and Communities |
3 CR |
| The generalist human service worker assumes a wide range of roles. The role of the broker is to link the client with community resources and services. This course helps students become familiar with various organizations and understand how they function in communities. |
| HUSE 242 |
Human Behavior and the Social Environment |
3 CR |
| Students will develop critical thinking skills as they evaluate and apply various human development theories to client situations. Emphasis will be placed on the relationships among biological, social, psychological, and cultural systems as they affect the “person-in-environment” and as they constitute a pluralistic society. While traditional theories will be explored, a special effort will be made to encourage students to explore “alternative theories” with respect to diverse cultures. The following social systems will be examined: individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. |
| HUSE 250 |
Introduction to Group Techniques |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: HUSE 101. 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 261 |
Perspectives of Families |
3 CR |
| Families are viewed from several perspectives. This course examines the family system as an entity in itself, the individual people making up the family system, and the impact of the environment upon how the family functions. |
| 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 271 |
Later Life and the Family |
3 CR |
| This course focuses on understanding the problems and the potentials of later life. Some of the major problems and common public perceptions of the lives of the aging population will be explored. |
| 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 273 |
Youth and Substance Abuse |
3 CR |
| This course introduces students to the problems of substance use/abuse by children and adolescents. Variables that influence youth drug-use trends (including geographic location, peer group, and current drug-use trends) will be explored. |
| 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. This course is equivalent to SSW 252, Social Welfare, and is available online. |
| HUSE 291 |
Child Welfare |
3 CR |
| Students will have an opportunity to examine programs and services provided for children and adolescents through traditional mental health agencies and schools. |
| 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. |
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