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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of major categories of disabling conditions that might impact a person over the lifespan, including physical, intellectual, cognitive and psychiatric disabilities. Biological, psychological and social aspects of disability will be introduced as well as the effect on the individual, family and society. The student will also investigate adaptations and accommodations that will help individuals function effectively at work, school and within the community.
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3.00 Credits
This course concentrates on the various theoretical approaches to counseling and how they may be applied to the process of helping. It is intended to provide students with a sound base which can be used to build a personalized style of counseling that incorporates the cognitive, emotional and behavioral dimensions of human experience. Various personal and professional issues that emerge in the counseling relationship will be explored. Students will have the opportunity to learn from one another through collaborative group work, case studies, and various clinical videos. Prerequisites: HS 101, sophomore status.
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3.00 Credits
The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with a concrete framework for interpersonal communication in their work in rehabilitation and other helping professions. The course will focus on the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the application of communication skills, including exploration, mutual understanding and taking action in addressing human problem situations. Special emphasis is placed on developing the skills of attending, listening and responding in ways that allow the student to engage in a productive helping relationship. Emphasis is also placed on applying effective communication skills in collaboration with other professionals and coworkers. As part of their development of communication skills, students will gain increased understanding of themselves and their reasons for pursuing a career in rehabilitation services, human services or other professional fields. Students will identify personal strengths and limitations they have in relation to working with other people.
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3.00 Credits
This course familiarizes students with the various concepts, skills, roles, tasks, and activities comprising human services practice. Applicable techniques within a variety of systems will be addressed, including interviewing, assessment, case management and recording.
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3.00 Credits
Students will learn to perform the social science, legal and factual research required in today’s professionally-oriented academic programs and workplaces. Research techniques in print sources in the college library are included. Students will learn to effectively research using the Internet and subscription databases available at the Hilbert Library. Students will acquire a fundamental knowledge of print sources and their virtual counterparts in an information literacy approach to locating, evaluating, and documenting scholarly print and online sources.
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3.00 Credits
This course will serve as an orientation to the process and practice of assessing adults with disabling conditions for rehabilitation plan development and decision making. It is further designed to provide knowledge and practical application of the development and implementation of employment plans. Information and skill building are provided on sources of occupational information and methods involved in job analysis, labor market analysis, job placement, and job development. Emphasis is on programs and methods that promote community-integrated employment for persons with severe disabilities.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the emergence of the independent living movement and philosophy including values, beliefs, rights and freedoms and the commonality with other political and social movements in the US. The student will become familiar with key legislation, and the development of four core services: advocacy, information and referral, peer support and independent living skill training. Students will have an opportunity to visit a local Independent Living Center and see how these concepts are put into practice. The information presented in this course is appropriate for students in all majors that may be interested in disability issues.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines current theories and practices relating to disability. The focus is not persons with disabilities as ?objects of study, but rather an analysis of disability as it has been historically and culturally constructed. We will investigate language and discourse, the Disability Movement, ?disability professions, public policy, knowledge and the politics of disability. Students will be exploring the evolution of disability issues from a medical focus to civil rights, and the contemporary role of persons with disabilities in American Culture. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding U.S. disability in all facets of society, including education, media, the workplace and social integration.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the professional principles and conduct of the human service provider. A variety of ethical dilemmas, ranging from informed consent and self-determination to working with persons with AIDS will be addressed. Complex topics will require an in-depth examination of personal values, decision-making models and the use of supervision.
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3.00 Credits
A supervised short-term internship experience in a human service/rehabilitation agency allows students to apply classroom learning to practical situations. In addition, a weekly seminar provides students with the opportunity to discuss and share questions and problems related to the field work. The internship is reserved for students in their third year of the Human Services and Rehabilitation programs. All prospective students are required to schedule a conference with the Internship Coordinator to make arrangements for appropriate placements. Prerequisite: 45 credit hours and Human Services or Rehabilitation Services major.
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