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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent study on subjects outside the course curriculum or in-depth studies of a particular aspect of course content. Affords an opportunity for students with previous study in a subject area to pursue further investigations for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor, Department Chair, and Dean approval of study plan. 6 credits maximum total credit.
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3.00 Credits
A foundation course including lecture and physical activity designed to expose the student to the inter-relation of health and physical fitness. Course covers both assessment and improvement of the following: Physical fitness, nutritional status, and the ability to cope with stress. The interacting role of the three components in achieving optimal health will be explored with particular emphasis on the cardiovascular system. 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/wk. F, W, S
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent study on subjects outside the course curriculum or in-depth studies of a particular aspect of course content. Affords an opportunity for students with previous study in a subject area to pursue further investigations for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor, Department Chair, and Dean approval of study plan. 6 credits maximum total credit.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the scope and development of human services, including models of service delivery, historical context, clientele, the helping process, career opportunities, and professional ethics. 3 lecture hrs/wk. F
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3.00 Credits
The course provides a basic overview of drug use, misuse and addiction, including drug chemistry, physiological effects upon the body and specific treatment formats and techniques. Consideration of current drug use and the psychological/behavioral aspects of client misuse and addiction will be examined along with the impact of culture and genetics. This class is accepted by ACCBO to meet certification requirements for alcohol and drug counselors. (Formerly titled Psychopharmacology. Not recommended for 1st yr students.) 3 lecture hrs/wk. F
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended as an introduction to the field of working with the elderly. The course of study is conducted from a strength-based case management perspective. Factors in a client's life that promote successful aging or that causes problems will be examined in order to more effectively empower and help them meet their immediate and long-term needs. Hospital discharge planning, home health, considerations regarding assisted-living or nursing home care will be explored as well as hospice care. 3 lecture hrs/wk. S
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3.00 Credits
This course develops knowledge and skills to improve personal effectiveness. Readings, surveys, interviews, and in class exercises will be used to improve skills in self-awareness, values clarification, individual working and communication styles, conflict resolution, and problem solving strategies. 3 lecture hrs/wk. F
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to give students a broad and general overview of the diversified field of human services via classroom presentations and field trips to local human services agencies/organizations in order to understand their purpose and philosophy, scope of services, methods of operation, funding services, populations served, and career opportunities. 3 lecture hrs/wk. W
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with the theoretical knowledge and interviewing skills required of human service workers in a variety of work settings including substance abuse counselors. Students will learn the basic processes used for information gathering, problem solving, and information or advice giving. They will learn about and practice the skills associated with conducting an effective interview. Students will be sensitized to the issues common to interviewing people of differing cultural backgrounds. This class is accepted by ACCBO to meet certification requirements for alcohol and drug counselors. (Formerly titled Interviewing Theory and Techniques.) 3 lecture hrs/wk. W
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course designed to assist students in recognizing, understanding and intervening with substance abuse and dependency. Content includes risk/protective factors, behavioral patterns, screening/ assessment tools, and the impact of co-occurring disorders related to substance abuse. Also covered are medical aspects of addiction, disease concepts of addiction, health issues, triggers of addiction, and relapse prevention. 3 lecture hrs/wk.
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