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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for working effectively with people with mental retardation. The course has two components: students will work with developmentally challenged individuals in Department of Mental Retardation sites and attend a weekly on-campus seminar. The Community Support Skill Standards (national standards for Human Service workers) will be extensively reviewed, and students will be expected to develop a beginning level of skill in four of them. Students will keep journals and time logs to report on and enhance their performance and learning at their work sites. Regular reading and writing assignments will be included as part of the seminar. Learning methods will include guest lectures, videos, group discussions, and small group simulations. This course is limited to Urban Youth Program students selected for participation by Road to Responsibility. Work site placements will be determined by representatives from Road to Responsibility in conjunction with the Massasoit Coordinator.
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3.00 Credits
This course uses a psychosocial approach to examine addiction, and explore its causes and impact on individuals and groups in American society. Emphasis is placed on understanding prevailing attitudes about addiction, exploring varied definitions and types of addiction, and examining the impact of addiction on business, family systems, the judicial system, and society as a whole. The concepts of prevention and treatment will be explored and a variety of prevention and treatment methodologies will be reviewed. Addictive behaviors such as alcoholism, drug abuse, workaholism, eating disorders, "runner's high" and gambling will be explored. Additionally, domestic violence, especially as it relates to addiction and substance abuse, will be examined. Prerequisites: Preparing for College Reading II (ENGL092) and Introductory Writing (ENGL099), and Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH010), or waiver by placement testing results, or Permission of Instructor
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3.00 Credits
This course offers specialized knowledge and skills in various contemporary topics of importance in the Human Services field. A small group seminar format and individualized projects are used. Limited to two courses on different topics per student Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
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3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide an overview of the knowledge and skills needed by workers in the field of addiction treatment. Students will develop an understanding of the treatment process. They will explore varied counseling skills such as evaluation, screening, assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and interviewing. Students will gain a basic level of competency in documentation, assessment, and interviewing skills. Prerequisites: Preparing for College Reading II (ENGL092) and Introductory Writing (ENGL099) and Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH010), or waiver by placement testing results, or Permission of Instructor
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to an array of sub- topics within the field of addiction treatment. Topics will include relapse and relapse prevention, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and dual addictions. Additionally, students will explore the effects of addiction on the family, the mentally ill, clients with AIDS or HIV, clients with sexually transmitted diseases and clients with special needs. Prerequisites: Preparing for College Reading II (ENGL092) and Introductory Writing (ENGL099) and Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH010), or waiver by placement testing results, or Permission of Instructor
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for working effectively with people with Mental Retardation. The course has two components: students will work with developmentally challenged individuals in Department of Mental Retardation sites and attend a weekly on-campus seminar. The Community Support Skill Standards (national standards for Human Service workers) will be extensively reviewed and students will be expected to develop a beginning level of skill in four of them. Students will keep journals and time logs to report on and enhance their performance and learning at their work sites. Regular reading and writing assignments will be included as part of the seminar. Learning methods will include guest lectures, videos, group discussions and small group simulations.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the counselor's professional and ethical responsibilities and behaviors. Varied ethical standards regarding issues such as privacy/confidentiality, respecting individual and multi-cultural differences, accountability, record keeping, and reporting will be examined. Students will utilize an ethical decision-making model to understand how to solve ethical problems common to professional practice. Class participants will examine several published professional codes. Prerequisites: Preparing for College Reading II (ENGL092) and Introductory Writing (ENGL099) and Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH010), or waiver by placement testing results, or Permission of Instructor
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the basic physiological, psychological, and sociological (primary focus) factors in human aging. Major emphasis is placed on normal "successful" aging patterns and the myths that have contributed to prejudice against the elderly. Sociological dimensions include adult socialization, relations to others, social policy, and social programs. Prerequisites: Preparing for College Reading II (ENGL092) and Introductory Writing (ENGL099) and Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH010), or waiver by placement testing results, or Permission of Instructor
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the basic skills of governance. It covers such areas as parliamentary procedure, the committee structure, and principles of the planning process. Through the use of case study techniques and role playing, students establish goals for their organization. Leadership styles, communication skills, and individual and group assessment procedures are also stressed. This course is limited to but not required of Student Government members.
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