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3.00 Credits
Asks how myths came about and why they exist. Readings from the Ancient Cultures of Rome, Greece, Egypt and Mesopotamia, as well as an exploration of the myths of the North American Indian and Asian peoples. Prerequisite: ENG 101 (EN 1103) General Education Electives: Humanities
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3.00 Credits
This unique course integrates theories of social psychology, humanities and the arts. Research and theories from social psychology are examined in various art forms through novels, biographies, dramas, concerts, etc. Topics include attitudes, prejudice, biases, conformity, relationships, group dynamics, and environmental setting. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 (EN 1103) and either PSY 101 (SO 5101) or SOC 101 (SO 6101). General Education Electives: Humanities; Literature Intensive Values: Computer Literacy; Written Communication; Multicultural/Global Awareness
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3.00 Credits
This seminar will focus on the rich heritage of ideas that Americans have developed to define and describe themselves and their dreams. The course will examine the founding period, the westward movement, industrialization, urbanization, and immigration through the arts: prose, poetry, drama, music, music theater, dance, painting, sculpture, photography, and film. In addition to the classroom experience, there will be individual and group projects, guest speakers, artists presentations and field trips. Prerequisite: Completion of ENG 101 (EN 1103). Prerequisite for honors credit: 12 credits with a GPA of 3.2 and a B or better in ENG 101 (EN 1103) or permission of instructor. General Education Electives: Humanities; Literature Intensive Value: Written Communication Note: This course may be taken for honors option.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to develop core competencies required for staff serving people with mental retardation. This course addresses the topics of Human Rights, Health and Safety, Medication Administration, First Aid and CPR, Fire Safety, and the skills outlined in the National Community Support Skills Standards. The question that will guide the study and discussion of these topics is how to balance the health and safety of those served with the right of choice and self-determination.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to and overview of the terminology, client populations, and career options in Human Services. The focus of the course will be on individuals in need, understanding our own value systems, social policies, and their impact, and critical trends, such as self advocacy, managed care, and prevention. Prerequisite: Placement above or concurrent enrollment in ENG 060 (EN 2103) and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103). Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75
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3.00 Credits
This course will prepare students to facilitate groups with substance abusers, with couples in which one or both partners are recovering, collaterals of substance abusers, and adult children of substance abusers. Topics covered will include techniques for group leaders in establishing groups, how to overcome defenses and roadblocks in the group setting, and the therapist's role in the group, as well as transference and countertransference.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the effects of stress and the development of stress management skills for individuals in recovery and for counselors working in the field of addiction treatment. The foundation of the course is an understanding of how the inability to cope with internal and external stressors can lead to addiction relapse. Particular emphasis is on the specific stressors experienced in the first years of recovery, learning to use and teach stress management techniques to help clients, and research and clinical practices most relevant to relapse prevention.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on techniques of intervention used in individual, group and family work. Therapies included are: behavior modification, psychodynamic, existential-humanistic, client centered, gestalt, transactional analysis, rational emotive, reality, and family systems. Also discussed will be such questions as when to use a particular intervention, when to include another member of the family in the work and when to recommend a particular kind of therapy. Prerequisite: HUS 201 (HS 1105) or permission of the instructor
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3.00 Credits
Covers a range of specialties within the field of mental health and human services, including developmental disabilities, mental retardation, alcohol and drug abuse, child and adolescent treatment, sexuality, family therapy, and depression, suicide, loss and grief. The course is taught through lectures and workshops conducted by experts in the field. Prerequisite: ENG 101 (EN 1103)
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3.00 Credits
Students contract for a minimum of twelve hours per week at a practicum placement and a weekly seminar at the College. Students are supervised by an experienced staff person at the fieldwork site and by the course instructor who visits the sites and maintains ongoing contact with the staff supervisor. Designed to increase understanding of entry-level positions in human services. Students have the opportunity to investigate potential jobs in human service fields, to apply interpersonal communications skills and to work with individuals who are receiving support from human service agencies. Prerequisite: HUS 201 (HS 1105)
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