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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credits) This course discusses the history and principles of behaviorism and presents a learning theory and teaching techniques based on positive behavioral techniques. Presentation and discussion focuses on the ethical and client rights issues of positive behavior change and recent trends and techniques for applying learning principles in a variety of settings. (Prerequisites: ENG120; PSY111)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credits) This course reviews the process for designing and implementing support for human service consumers. Presentation and discussion will include current and evolving models for assessment and planning, as well as case management and crisis intervention. (English competence demonstrated on college placement test or PRE016 strongly recommended; reading competence on college placement test or PRE015 strongly recommended)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credits) Students will have the opportunity to observe a variety of service delivery systems through a combination of supervised field trips and field placements. Learning objectives and specific activities will be individualized, based on the needs of the student. A minimum of 60 hours of volunteer service is required. (Prerequisites: HUS111, 112, or POI)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credits) This course presents students with an opportunity to study and present on topics related to social and political trends and forces that profoundly influence service recipients and service systems.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credits) This course presents information pertaining to the characteristics of crisis and crisis intervention. Students will have an opportunity to study various crisis intervention models. Basic intervention skills, crisis in homes, schools, hospitals, the workplace, hostage negotiations, and disaster response will be discussed.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credits) An introduction to the theory and practice of gerontology. This course will consider the chronological, biological, psychological and social adjustment of older people. Lifespan development, person-environment interaction, optimal quality of life, cross-cultural considerations, how aging is studied and access to resources in a new age will be the principle themes of the course.
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3.00 Credits
(3 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. (Prerequisites: HUS111, HUS112 or POI)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credits) The course will cover information specifically related to developmental disabilities, including definitions and sub-categories, etiology, assessment, treatment issues, legal, social, medical and ethical issues. (Prerequisites: ENG120, HUS111, 112, 114 or POI)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credits) The course will cover information related to providing services for children, youth and their families. Topics will include normal development, family systems theory, family issues, child abuse and neglect, family treatment issues, and service delivery systems. (Prerequisites: HUS111, 112, 114 or POI)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credits) This course surveys abnormal psychology and mental illness. Presentation and discussion will include identifying major disorders, mental illnesses, and reviewing the psychological, social and cultural impact of mental disorders. Use of diagnostic criteria, recent developments in treatment methods, legal and ethical issues will also be covered. (Prerequisites: BENG120, BHUS111, 112, 114, BPSY111 or POI)
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