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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to increase knowledge of alcoholism and alcohol abuse. The disease concept of alcoholism will be explained, as well as the physiological, psychological, and sociological impact of alcohol on the individual. Consequences of alcohol abuse on the family and society will be examined.
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended to provide students with the basic skills necessary to counsel individuals and families with substance abuse problems. Through lecture and assigned readings, students will be educated on the different models of treatment that are currently being followed, as well as speciic techniques for effective intervention at all levels of care. Basic tools for assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and behavior change strategies will be discussed. Additionally, students will focus on actual skills acquisition through direct practice and feedback via role-plays, videotaping and group discussion. The integration of speciic knowledge and skills through practice is the overall goal of this course.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for students specializing in the field of chemical dependency treatment, and will focus on the special issues, problems and treatment dilemmas in the field of alcoholism and substance abuse counseling. A significant portion of class time will be devoted to ethical decision making and clarifying healthy professional boundaries. Through lecture, assigned readings, group presentations and class discussions, students will develop an increased awareness and understanding of the multiplicity of problems potentially coexisting with the presenting substance problem. These include, but are not limited to, a history of family violence, neglect, incest, other substance abuse/dependence, psychiatric disorders, and AIDS. Students will also develop an awareness of the special issues faced by particular subgroups, and will learn specific intervention strategies to be utilized in the treatment of these groups, which include, but are not limited to, adolescents, women, the elderly, gays and lesbians, and the non-white population.
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to give students an understanding and working knowledge of the human services profession: its goals and objectives, its structure and organization, its client population. An emphasis will be placed on the generalist approach to human services.
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to help students understand and apply the basic concepts, principles, and issues involved in domestic violence. Special attention will be given to biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. The course work will focus on causes, identifications, types, reporting, consequences, treatments, laws, legal remedies, interim safety, and prevention of child abuse, spousal abuse, and elder abuse. The complex relationship between external factors, i.e., alcohol and other substances, and violence at home will be examined.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
A course that allows students who have successfully completed a previous course in Human Services to continue study in that subject. A student may contract for one to four credit hours. However, directed study may be contracted by a student only with the approval of the directing instructor and the department chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
Major issues related to the field of human services are discussed. Students are expected to develop the necessary skills which would enhance their ability to gain employment and advance in the human services profession.
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3.00 Credits
Directed Study
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3.00 Credits
Students must have permission of their adviser and the department chair before enrollment. An outline of the study must be submitted before enrollment. Directed study provides an opportunity to continue study in an area of special interest. Study may be carried out within any program in the department in which the student is enrolled.
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3.00 Credits
This course deals with understanding management concepts and function of harnessing employee's enthusiasm and creativity; finding shared vision, norms, and values, sharing information and power; and encouraging teamwork and participation. The concepts of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are enhanced to show how these basic principles can be used to create a healthy and thriving environment in today's global environment of business and technology.
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