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3.00 Credits
This course reviews the process for designing and implementing supports for human service consumers. Presentation and discussion will include current and evolving models for assessments and planning, as well as the factors that influence achievement of individual plans. Prerequisite: HUMS111.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide initial exposure to human services programs, agencies, and their consumers. The student will develop professionally and will survey human services agencies and programs. Focusing on issues of professionalism, ethics, the development of interviewing skills, and the analysis of case studies, students will be expected to become familiar with a variety of agencies or programs. Guest speakers, consumers, and others may be invited to introduce students to their particular area of human services. Students will most likely be required to obtain physical exams and a state police criminal check, and will spend 16 hours in site observations.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the field culture of human services. The focus of this skill-building course will be to maximize the fit between the students as potential human services providers and the current and future needs of human services agencies. Towards this end, the course will include professional skill development; i.e., a review and expansion of leadership, conflict, negotiation, and group dynamic skills. Students will improve professional relationship skills and required legal knowledge. Students will spend 45 hours at a human services agency. Students will most likely be required to obtain physical exams and a state police record check. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of HUMS116.
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3.00 Credits
The course will focus on the concepts of substance abuse prevention for today's society. The connection between the science of prevention and the practice of prevention will be thoroughly examined in order that the student may learn what does and does not work. The course will cover the basics of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs of abuse, as well as the attitudes of society that help to perpetuate problems with each. Theoretical concepts of prevention and prevailing strategies will be discussed and incorporated into hands-on work that will include creating a prevention program; developing a logic model and evaluation tool; preparing a media campaign and communication strategy; searching for and writing a grant for program funding; and presentation of the program concept at a public forum.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an awareness and general practice of interactional communication skills expected in a supportive relationship. Supportive communication will be taught through verbal instructions, role-playing activities, videotaping, class discussions, case studies, and peer and self-assessment. Observation and evaluation methods will be incorporated to assess the student's communication skills. Prerequisite: HUMS111.
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3.00 Credits
A seminar course that surveys issues related to understanding developmental disabilities. The first half of the course discusses the major types of developmental disabilities, their causes and treatments, and reviews the physical, psychological, and social impact of having a developmental disability. For the second half of the course, students will select and discuss topics of interest to them. Prerequisite: HUMS111.
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3.00 Credits
A seminar course that surveys issues related to the processes of development. The first half of the course discusses the major developmental process and reviews the psychological, social, and cultural impact of a variety of issues that may affect development. For the second half of the course, students will select and discuss topics of interest to them. Prerequisite: HUMS111.
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3.00 Credits
A seminar course that surveys recent developments in understanding adjustment. The first half of the course discusses adjustment as an ongoing process, identifies the major types of adjustment problems and their treatment. Reviews the psychological, social and cultural impact of adjustment problems. For the second half of the course, students will select and discuss topics of interest to them. Prerequisite: HUMS111.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the concepts relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of chemical dependency. Discusses the disease concept of chemical dependency, the concept of denial, and the provision of support and treatment for people with chemical dependency and related issues. Prerequisite: HUMS111.
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3.00 Credits
ProSeminar III builds upon the foundations established through work in both previous ProSeminar semesters. The course integrates prior academic and placement experience in an individualized format through an in-depth study of a 45 hour field placement using participant-observer methodologies. The end focus is on skills, knowledge, and case studies from ProSeminar I, II, and the placement of ProSeminar III. The field report will be presented in a departmental colloquium with a bound copy retained in the department library. Students will most likely be required to obtain physical exams and a state police record check. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of HUMS116 and HUMS117.
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