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3.00 Credits
An examination of domestic violence from human service, historical, psychological, cross-cultural, legal, and sociological perspectives. The extent, types, and causes of domestic violence will be analyzed. Prevention and intervention strategies necessary to those working with women, men and children who have been affected by domestic violence will also be covered. Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG 101
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces concepts relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse, including the disease concept; the effect of alcohol and other drugs on the body; medical complications; the effect of substance abuse problems on the family and others; and special issues related to populations such as adolescents, individuals at risk for suicide, women, the elderly, and individuals with a dual diagnosis. (same as SOC 208) Prerequisites: PSY 110 or SOC 110
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes an experiential approach that gives students the opportunity to develop group membership skills necessary for professional practice. Through group exercises students experience the group concepts being studied and are given the opportunity to develop basic skills in observing and understanding human behavior, including their own, in a group context. Basic concepts in group dynamics such as cohesion, interactional patterns, roles and responsibilities within a group, norms, status, group culture, and content vs. process will be discussed. In addition, the various stages of group development and the tasks involved in each will be introduced. An understanding of the leader' s role in creating a facilitating environment during the different stages of group development will also be developed. Prerequisite: PSY 110
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3.00 Credits
This course facilitates students' understanding of ethical dilemmas and problem-solving frameworks related to professional conduct in the helping professions. In addition to presenting the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) Ethical Code of Conduct and Codes of Ethics from other professional organizations as a guide, students will apply professional standards in human services. Prerequisite: HSV 113 and HSV 124
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with an opportunity to learn theoretical frameworks and techniques for assisting individuals with addiction issues. Students will gain an awareness of societal, social and intercultural contexts of the historical approaches to addiction counseling. Students will develop knowledge of the range and nature of treatment modalities currently used in substance abuse counseling. Through the use of role play, case studies and videos, students will develop a personal style of interaction to support individuals with addiction issues. Prerequisite: HSV 120 and HSV 124
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3.00 Credits
Perspectives of HIV/AIDS will examine the basic facts about HIV/AIDS and sensitize students to public health, social policy and Human Services delivery issues as they relate to HIV/AIDS. Students will analyze the special challenges faced by AIDS-affected individuals, families, caretakers, and service providers, while exploring the AIDS pandemic from a variety of perspectives including the medial, the moral, the legal, the ethical, the spiritual, the psychological, the social and the human services contexts. In addition, students will explore their own belief systems, values, reactions and coping strategies, relate to HIV/AIDS. Prerequisites: PSY 110, SOC 110 or HSV 113
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3.00 Credits
Provides an understanding of the relationship between the behaviors of workers and their human service agencies, and how such agencies might function more efficiently. Particular attention is paid to hiring, training, supervision, work conditions, and productivity. In addition to group and managerial settings and roles, there is some focus on individual clerical responsibilities, proper documentation of services, and general communication skills. Prerequisite: HSV 113 or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course for supervisors in the helping professions, designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for individuals in supervisory roles. Common threads throughout the course include ethics, cultural competency, belief systems, developing relationships, supervisory or leadership style, developing and working with teams. Prerequisite: HSV 113 or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Surveys an area or topic in the human services professional literature and uses primary source materials to explore current and/or historical topics in human services. The focus of the course will change each semester. Students will be expected to complete a research project. Prerequisites: HSV 113, ENG 101, and others appropriate to the topic, which will be announced each semester.
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4.00 Credits
Students contract for a minimum of 125 hours in each of the practicum courses (total of 250 hours) at an internship placement and participate in a weekly seminar to discuss student' s field work and experiences. The student does work that familiarizes him or her with concrete and practical examples of principles studied in class through readings or research. Student interns keep logs of their activities, meet regularly with their faculty sponsors, and write papers. Students continue the development of their human services portfolios during this course. Prerequisites: HSV 288: HSV 113, HSV 125, and PSY 110, with a grade of C or better; HSV 124 with a grade of C or better; and PSY 216; permission of the department chair. HSV 289: HSV 288 with a grade of C or better; permission of the department chair.
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