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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Community organization theory and practice in human services. History and development of community organizing for social and human services are emphasized. Planning techniques of organizations in the profit, not-for-profit and governmental sectors and the processes affecting change in human service organizations. Case presentations, group projects and community reports are required. Prerequisite: HUS 1101/HS 101
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr Aging examined from sociological, psychological, biological and ethnic perspectives. Effects of these factors upon the treatment of the elderly in our society. Term project required. Prerequisite: HUS 1101/HS 101
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3.00 Credits
9 cl hrs 2 days/wk, 3 cr Supervised field work in a cooperating social or health agency coordinated with weekly classroom seminar. Students prepare written reports on a series of assigned readings and keep a written journal of their field practicum experiences. A GPA of 2.0 or better is required for enrollment. Students must attend a orientation seminar the prior semester for each course. Prerequisites: HUS 2305/HS 305
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr Builds on prior knowledge of counseling and psychotherapy theories. Focus is on the development of practice skills used in human services agencies. Prerequisites: HUS 2405/HS 405 and six credits in psychology
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr An introduction to the role and function of the case manager in human services agencies, including those servicing dependent populations, such as the disabled and physically challenged, the frail elderly and the psychiatric homebound. Record keeping, agency reporting procedures and brokering of services are emphasized. Prerequisite: HUS 2405/HS 405
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Builds on theories of small group behavior established in HUS 1206/HS 206 Group Dynamics. Application of theory from the earlier course to help students develop skills in group design and formation, utilizing the stages of group development. Special consideration is given to a variety of groups and populations. Prerequisite: HUS 2405/HS 405
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr Review of social welfare policies and programs to define and utilize multiple analytical frameworks of organization, political, judicial and economic principle on social welfare policies. Societal response to endemic, systemic and acute/localized needs and problems will be scrutinized to promote the development of creative and unique societal response methodologies within human services. Prerequisite; HUS 2405/HS 405
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr A presentation of a variety of multidisciplinary approaches to the treatment of alcohol and substance abuse. Acquaints students with the impact of substance abuse on systems in human services and enables students to understand the impact of substance abuse on the individual and the family. Students learn to use a variety of resources for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse. Prerequisite: HUS 2405/HS 405; corequisite HEA 3502/HE 502
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Concepts, policies, practice principles and issues in the broad fields of child welfare and family services. The major human services policies and programs designed for children and families at risk are examined. A broad eclectic practical framework with a variety of intervention methods and techniques for bringing about positive changes in children, adolescents and families are presented and examined. Prerequisite: HUS 2405/HS 405; corequisites: HEA 3505/HE 505
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Introduces students to the comprehensive assessment, evaluation and treatment-planning model utilized with alcohol and substance abusing clients. Provides students with the knowledge and skill to conduct a screening or intake interview both for individuals and families, utilizing appropriate screening instruments for assessing alcohol and substance abuse. In addition, students become familiar with a suicide assessment format, a mental status exam and the DSM IV Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The scope of the course includes culturally sensitive assessment and treatment planning related to African Americans, Latinos, adolescents, gay men and women, older adults and the cognitively and physically disabled. Prerequisites: None
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