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2.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to various strategies that can be utilized by individuals and groups to counter- act the effects of stress in their lives. The concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, self-care and healing provide the framework within which the student experiences the use of various stress management strategies. Offered: on demand.
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2.00 Credits
HSEC 2109 Introduction to Homeland Security (3-0-3) This course provides the historic overview of the terrorist threat which influenced the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS.) The statutory authority, organization, structure, processes and policies of the DHS will be examined. The course will also briefly review the role of National Intelligence and technology in supporting the capabilities of the DHS as well as its future role. An examination of the current National Strategy for Homeland Security will also be included. Prerequisite:None.Corequisite: None. Technology: 100% online. Offered: On demand.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with an awareness of the conditions in modern society that impact the health of individuals, families, & communities. It provides an introduction to the field of human services. Topics include the history and philosophical foundations of human services and the identification of populations served by human service workers. The principles of human services, essential skills, & roles required to develop an appreciation of what it means to be a human services worker are emphasized. Students will also explore current trends and changes in the human services and health care delivery system; the emerging data base on the mind-body relationship in health and illness. Attention is specifically given to managed care and its impact on health care delivery, the biopsychosocial model of assessment and diagnosis, and the interpretation of journal articles from professional health-related publications. Prerequisite: Admission to HST program or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course covering the communication skills essential to a helping relationship using a patient/client centered model. Skills emphasized are interviewing, listening, attending to patients'/clients' verbal and non- verbal cues, problem-definition, negotiation, confrontation, and written documentation. Application of communication theory and utilization of communication skills to elicit a psychosocial history, identify patient/client assets and limitations, and to arrive at a mutually acceptable definition of the "problem" with a range of human services clientele are emphasized. The central focus of this course is on how a repertoire of communication skills relate to critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Prerequisites: PSYC 1101, ALHE 1105, HUST 1100 or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring
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3.00 Credits
This didactic and experiential course provides an introduction to family systems theory and its implication in family assessment, family therapy, and agency/ institution analysis. Topics include an historical perspective on the evolution of family therapy, basic system theory concepts as applied to families and other systems, the family life cycle, and an overview of the major models of family therapy. The student will learn basic family assessment methods and interventions to enable the development of initial treatment plans and facilitate the referral of families to the appropriate community resources. Prerequisites: HUST 1100, PSYC 1101 or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring
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2.00 Credits
In this course emphasis is placed on both theoretical and practical understanding of human crises. The term "crisis" is defined, levels of severity of crises are differentiated, basic crisis counseling to evaluate crises are introduced, intervention techniques are explored, and crisis resolution is examined. Prerequisite: Admission to HST program or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed as an introduction to the theory and process of group interaction. It will combine didactic and experiential activities that will enable the student to become familiar with different types of groups, to recognize the dynamics of group functioning, to understand the rationale for group work, to recognize the skills required to become an effective group facilitator, and to have direct experience in planning, participating in, and leading a group session. Prerequisites: HUST 1100, HUST 1105, HUST 1110, HUST 1115 or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall, Summer
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the major theories of counseling. For each identified theory, basic concepts, definitions of health and normalcy, and strategies and interventions will be examined. The student will apply these theories to real case examples and will develop his/her own theory of counseling. Prerequisites: HUST 1100, HUST 1105, HUST 1110, HUST 1115 or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall
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2.00 Credits
This introductory practicum offers the human services student the opportunity to apply theoretical learning in selected health agency settings for 6 hours per week. The student will work under direct supervision of qualified agency personnel. The student will be required to participate in a one hour weekly seminar which will focus on integrating these applied experiences with classroom learning. Prerequisites: HUST 1100, HUST 1105, HUST 1110, HUST 1115 or permission of instructor. Offered: Spring
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4.00 Credits
The student will spend 12 hours per week in a field setting related to his/her health/mental health specialty track. The student will have the opportunity for direct client contact and will, under supervision, enhance skills in interviewing, observing, reporting and assessing client needs. The student will be required to participate in a one hour weekly seminar which will focus on integrating these applied experiences with classroom learning. Corequisite: None. Prerequisites: HUST 2150 or permission of instructor. Offered: Fall.
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