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  • HS 231: Introduction to Gerontology FA

    3.00 Credits
    Fulton-Montgomery Community College

    This course provides a broad-based introduction to the study of human aging. The elderly are considered from several perspectives, including the biological, psychological, sociological, political, and economic. Students explore historical events and current trends in the graying of America. The course highlights individual activities and community services that enhance and improve the quality of life for the older person. Prerequisite: SS 297. Hours of class per week: 3.
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  • HS 243: Family Violence Issues SP

    3.00 Credits
    Fulton-Montgomery Community College

    The course examines the phenomenon of violence as it may occur throughout the course of family life. It covers the following topics: child abuse/neglect, including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse; domestic violence or spousal assault; elder abuse. It also examines reporting considerations and discusses the prevention, assessment, and treatment of violent families. It identifies legal and cultural issues. Prerequisite: SS 281 (291, 294 recommended). Hours of class per week: 3.
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  • HS 251: Introduction to Developmental Disabilities SP

    3.00 Credits
    Fulton-Montgomery Community College

    The course provides an introduction to the nature and assessment of developmental disabilities and the skills necessary for working with them. It includes a study of the psychological needs and adjustments required by those with physical, mental, and emotional handicaps. The course identifies and analyzes resources and services available for the developmentally disabled in our area. Prerequisites: HS 110, concurrent registration in SS 297. Hours of class per week: 3.
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  • HS 265: Mental Health Services FA

    3.00 Credits
    Fulton-Montgomery Community College

    This course is designed to equip students with the concepts, terms, and structures of the mental health field. A psychosocial approach focuses on individual mental health needs, community mental health providers, and the role of the paraprofessional. Topics include the identification of mental disorders, current therapy approaches, the use of psychotropic medication, legal issues, ethical and cultural considerations, and appropriate attending skills for mental health workers. Prerequisites: HS 110 (SS 291, 292 recommended). Hours of class per week: 3.
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  • HS 298-299: Human Services Internship I & II

    4.00 Credits
    Fulton-Montgomery Community College

    FA-SP 4 s.h. Human Services Internship is designed to provide individualized work and learning experiences in the field of human services. Interns spend 10 to 12 hours per week over the course of the semester in a community human service agency. In addition, interns spend one hour per week in a seminar session where they may reflect on their field experiences and integrate the insights they have achieved in their fieldwork. These sessions develop helping skills including sensitivity, empathy, attending, and questioning, confrontation and problem solving. They also address goal setting, case management, and case planning and client assessment. Prerequisites: HS 110, approval of HS program coordinator or Dean. Hours of class per week: 1 + additional hours to be arranged. HU 200 Myth, Story and Symbol 3 s.h. The course will investigate mythology from a variety of world cultures, storytelling and the oral tradition, as well as symbolism as it relates to the human experience. Coursework will enlighten students to the powerful connection of the three topic areas to modern media, societal beliefs, and social mores. Group activities, oral presentations, and a culminating creative project presentation will comprise the bulk of the coursework. Prerequisite: EN 103. Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: H.
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  • HU 250: Introduction to Philosophy FA

    3.00 Credits
    Fulton-Montgomery Community College

    An introduction to fundamental philosophical problems in some of the basic divisions of philosophy - metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, and philosophy of religion. The course includes the arguments of several major philosophers. It emphasizes the development of critical thinking - i.e., "doing philosophy" - in addition to studying philosophical issues . Prerequisite: EN 103 strongly recommended. Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: H.
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  • HU 258: Ethics SP

    3.00 Credits
    Fulton-Montgomery Community College

    An introduction to the basic ethical theories and their applications to human behavior and choices. Students study and compare non-normative theories such as subjectivism and relativism, and normative theories such as utilitarianism, deontology, virtue theories, natural law, natural rights, and Platonism. Prerequisite: EN 103 strongly recommended. Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: H.
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  • HU 271: Comparative Religions SP

    3.00 Credits
    Fulton-Montgomery Community College

    A survey of world religions, major and minor, past and present, from both Eastern and Western cultures. The course traces the historical development of religion through the mythologies of Egypt, Greece, etc., as well as the historical progression of the Semitic religions: Judaism - Christianity - Islam. The course emphasizes similarities and differences among the various religions but also deals with the influence of religion on science, art, politics, etc., and their influence on religion. Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: H. HU 290 Special Topics in the Humanities 3 s.h. An interdisciplinary course that examines a subject not covered extensively in other Humanities courses. Topics vary with each offering but generally involve multicultural perspectives. Specific topics are announced before pre-registration. The course may be repeated for credit, but prior topics may not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: EN 104. Hours of class per week: 3.
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  • ID 291: Honors Seminar SP

    3.00 Credits
    Fulton-Montgomery Community College

    An interdisciplinary seminar involving extensive review of the literature and in-depth examination of the global, national, and local relevance of the issues under consideration. Emphasis is on the general background reading, preparation, and discussions of the topic in philosophical, historical, social, technological, or scientific terms. By this approach, students gain insight into the multi-disciplinary nature of the topic. This format allows close communication and interaction between a small group of students and an experienced group of faculty. Prerequisites: sophomore status in the Honors Program OR Completion of at least 30 s.h. of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a grade point average of 3.2, approval from the Dean of Arts and Sciences. Hours of class per week: 3.
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  • IN 291-294: Internship

    14.00 Credits
    Fulton-Montgomery Community College

    14 s.h. This course serves as a structure for the awarding of credit for prearranged academically applicable work experiences. Students who have satisfactorily completed relevant courses may be placed with an approved agency on a part-time basis. Participation requires the approval of a College instructor and the appropriate Dean. Evaluation of the student's performance is the responsibility of the instructor. A maximum of eight (8) semester hours of credit may be earned by any one student. Prerequisite: Previous relevant course work. Hours of class per week: to be arranged.
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