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3.00 Credits
See Criminal Justice for the course description.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to identify agencies in the community that provide human services. Emphasis is placed on examination of the particular mission, objectives, organization, staffing patterns, and funding of such agencies. The interaction of various roles of the human service network is also examined. The course is intended for human service students, as well as for interested community members. The instructional modes include lecture, seminar, agency visits and presentations. Prerequisite: Prior completion or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 100. 3 Cr. (3 Lec.) Fall and spring semesters.
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A study of the fundamental nature of the helping relationship, with emphasis on essential personal characteristics, knowledge acquisition, and skill development. Opportunities are provided to develop helping techniques such as interviewing, effective communication, assessing needs, establishing goals, and evaluating outcomes. The advantages and limitations of each technique are considered. Student self-evaluation of needs, abilities, and personal values are ongoing components of the course. The course is intended for human service students, as well as for interested community members. Prerequisites: C or better grade in HUMS 105, and prior completion or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 101. 3 Cr. (3 Lec.) Fall and spring semesters.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents an introductory level, interdisciplinary approach to the study of aging in American society. Sociological, biological, psychological, and demographic perspectives on the aging process will be considered. The course will provide an overview of theory, research, and applied aspects of aging. Prerequisite: Prior completion or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 100. 3 Cr. (3 Lec.) Fall semester.
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This course examines group process and its relationship to service organizations. Students study norms, roles, group rules, power, and leadership of small groups. Students experience and evaluate new techniques and methods of working with small groups in a human service setting. Prerequisite: Prior completion or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 100. 3 Cr. (3 Lec.) Fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
See Early Childhood for the course description.
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3.00 Credits
A systems model is used to assess families' strengths and weaknesses in reference to meeting basic human needs of each member. Understanding the family in the social environment, emphasizing the strengths, resources, and unused opportunities of each family member, and identifying interventions available to the human services worker will be studied. Priority is given to the study of the challenges most frequently encountered by families. Prerequisite: Prior completion or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 100. 3 Cr. (3 Lec.) Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
See Sociology for the course description.
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3.00 Credits
See Criminal Justice for the course description.
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3.00 Credits
This study applies human service skills and resources, as well as knowledge of problems and needs of older persons, to an investigation of the delivery of helping services. Topics include home care, health and nutrition aid, recreation, social support, work opportunities, and provisions for institutional care, which are suitable for the physical, social psychological, and economic needs of individual clients. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. 3 Cr. (3 Lec.) Spring semester.
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