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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. This course examines the philosophy of community-based corrections from historical, legal, social and psychological perspectives. The essence of probation and parole and their administration are considered in conjunction with criminal justice issues and practices that affect the court's decision to allow community sanctions and supervision in lieu of incarceration. Contemporary trends and alternatives to traditional supervision are explored as well. A supervised practicum (20 hours per semester) is encouraged. Prerequisite: CJ 2000
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. This course provides students with an overview of the abuses of power within the family and within interpersonal relationships. Students will learn about the symptoms of major types of maltreatment, the impact of abuse and neglect on child development and adult functioning, and the dynamics of abusing/neglectful families. They will explore the role of substance abuse and domestic violence on the integrity of individual family members. Students will examine the forms of abusive and neglectful practices against family members of all ages, from the prenatal period to elder and adulthood. Students will become acquainted with protective agencies, including DSS, DPPC, and Elder Affairs, and will learn how to file reports, assess cases, and provide case management and treatment options. In addition to being exposed to didactic material, students will be challenged to examine their own attitudes, prejudices and reactions to abused an neglected individuals and the systems that try to help them, including protective and legal. Prerequisites: HMSV 1100 and PSY 2200 or PSY 2210
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. This core course expands on Interviewing Techniques and further provide practical experience in assessment skills and intervention strategies. The course approaches clients in context as members of families, schools and other groups. Special focus is given to (1) understanding family systems theory and how it can be applied to interventions with families and within schools and agencies; (2) developing a working understanding of the DSM IV classification system for mental disorders, including the ethical issues involved in diagnosing and choosing treatments for clients; (3) designing behavioral interventions; and (4) applying a culturally sensitive perspective to working with clients. Repeated presentations of case studies will give students an appreciation of the experience of working with ongoing cases. Prerequisites: HMSV 1100, HMSV 2500, PSY 2200, PSY 2350 and permission of the instructor. Students must pre-register in the semester prior to the course.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. This core course is designed to develop student awareness of the professional issues that affect the roles and responsibilities of human service workers, with particular emphasis on the supervisory relationship. Students explore the dilemmas and challenges that face the practitioner within the context of legally and ethically responsible human service work. A stronger knowledge is gained of the rights and responsibilities of client, human service worker and supervisor. Prerequisite: HMSV 1100
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. 3 hr. This core course focuses on the process of case management in a variety of human service settings. It is designed to provide the knowledge and practical skills necessary to collect, organize, interpret, and report on information related to clients' needs, functioning and progress, to establish and monitor service plans, to broker services, and to evaluate service provision. Examples of case management in schools, courts, hospitals, clinics, and other human service agencies will be provided. A supervised practicum (90-hours) in an approved setting is required. During this practicum, students will become familiar with the agency's philosophy and operation, including procedures and formats for data/information gathering; case reporting; case conference; record storage, release and transmittal; and procedures to ensure security and confidentiality of all case materials. This course meets the LA&S requirement for Writing for the Human Services major. Prerequisites: HMSV 1100, HMSV 2500, PSY 2200, PSY 2350 and permission of the instructor. Students must pre-register in the semester prior to the course.
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6.00 Credits
6 cr. 15 hr. Students work in an agency 15 hours per week throughout the school year (6 credits per semester for two semesters). This placement
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12.00 Credits
12 cr. 30 hr. This option is a block placement of 30 hours per week for one semester, either Fall or Spring (12 credits, one semester). Internship is the structured experience that allows senior Human Services majors to integrate and apply skills and theory in a field-based setting under the supervision of a qualified professional. Placements may be direct service or administrative. Examples of the wide variety of settings include mental health agencies, social services, hospitals, prisons, family service agencies, probation departments, residential programs, nursing homes, community advocacy organizations, crisis centers, and human resource departments in businesses and other organizations. While in placement, students participate in a weekly seminar on campus, in which they share their experiences and develop a heightened awareness of their placement site and the larger system of human services. Prerequisites: completion of all core courses in Human Services and successful completion of the Internship eligibility requirements. Students must have completed their prerequisites at least one semester before taking Internship and must pre-register with the Field Placement Office at the beginning of the semester before they plan to start placement.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
1-6 cr. 3-18 hr. Independent Study is offered by request to outstanding students of junior or senior standing and requires approval of the professor, the Human Services Review Committee, and the chairperson of the Behavioral Sciences Department. Independent Study may take the form of special advanced readings or projects, or of problem formulation and research. Under no circumstances is Independent Study substituted for regularly scheduled courses.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
1-6 cr. 3-18 hr.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. The course presents a cross-cultural, historical and interdisciplinary introduction to topics and themes in women's experiences, including roles in the family, the workforce and public life. L, I, C, IDIS, CTW
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