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6.00 Credits
Corequisite: Be 18 years of age or older, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to speak, read, and write well enough to fulfill the responsibilities of a CDA candidate, sign a statement of ethical conduct, obtain a field advisor, be currently working in an age-appropriate work setting approved by the Council's guidelines. This will allow the candidate to practice "on-the-job" the principles presented in this course, along with fulfilling the required 480 hours of experience working with children in the age-appropriate group setting for which the candidate is applying for CDA credentialing. This course meets for 60 hours/semester. This course is designed to give candidates an in depth look at the early childhood profession. Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA), the candidates will gain understanding in the following areas: providing a safe and healthy environment, principles of child development, observation skills of children's interactions, enriching the learning environment through strategic room arrangement and develop a working knowledge of the concept "Developmentally Appropriate Practices." Students willimplement what they learn in childcare employment and through preparing the CDA portfolio.
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6.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HUS 114. This course will give candidates a deeper understanding of early childhood best practices and theories. The candidate will gain a working knowledge in the following areas: provide stimulating activities to foster constructive play, explore positive discipline and provide a supportive environment for early development. The candidate will learn ways to develop partnerships with parents and strengthen their overall level of professionalism. Successful completion of this program fulfills the candidates working hours of 480 and education requirements to earn the CDA credential. This course meets for 60 hours/semester.
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3.00 Credits
Corequisite: ENG 101. This course serves as an introduction to the field of working with the developmentally and mentally disabled populations. It explores the diagnoses and prevalence, and historical overview of cultural attitudes, the impact of stigma on individuals, families, and communities, and treatment modalities used in the care of individual with disabilities.
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3.00 Credits
Corequisite: HUS 110: Critical Topics In Chemical Dependency or permission of instructor. This course is designed as an introduction to the development of skills required in chemical dependency counseling. Communication skills, problem-solving techniques, and conflict resolution are explored. The course includes presentations, discussions, experiential activities, and role-playing which will afford the student the opportunity to test his/her knowledge and skills as a helping person.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HUS 101 or permission of instructor. This course is designed to introduce students to the theory and techniques that are commonly utilized in the design and delivery of effective Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). A broad range of presenting employee problems that often interfere with job performance will be covered. Future managers, supervisors, human resource assistants and co-workers will be trained to implement intervention procedures that include: defining the problem within an organizational context, making a referral to an EAP and developing insight and empathy for the behavior change process. (Students receiving credit for BUS 150 cannot receive credit for this course also).
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3.00 Credits
Corequisites: Critical Topics in Chemical Dependency (HUS 110), Introduction to Chemical Dependency Counseling (HUS 125), or permission of Program Coordinator. This course is designed as an introduction to the theories and ethical practices used in the chemical dependency counseling field. Historical development of each theory and current practical application will be stressed. Ethical situations that arise in counseling will be discussed and student's understanding of the need for ethical practice will be explored.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101, HUS 101 or permission of instructor. This course examines the organizational structure and delivery systems of various social service programs. Nationally prominent and locally managed programs will be analyzed in relation to internal structure, functions of management, defining mission statements, the identification of goals and objectives, competent service provision, the referral process, advocacy, diversity issues, flexibility and worker burnout. The challenge of client empowerment via agency programming and influences of social policy will be addressed.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: HUS 101, HUS 102, and SOC 101. This course is designed to offer specialized, applied knowledge in a community services field. Students will explore the role of the Human Services Professional in affecting change in communities and will examine different theories and strategies for crisis intervention for individuals and groups.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Completion of ENG 094 or placement in ENG 101, HUS 103, HUS 104. Corequisite: PSY 235. This course is designed to introduce the specific information and skills that are necessary for planning age-appropriate programs for young children. Competency in planning activities that promote the emotional, social, physical, cognitive and creative development of young children will be addressed. The observation and recording of child behavior will be a component of this course.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: HUS 103 and HUS 104. Corequisites: PSY 235 and HUS 203. This course explores the multitude of philosophical and historical influences that have impacted the emergence and evolution of early childhood programs. "Model" programs will be analyzed and thestudent will be introduced to the process of program evaluation.
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