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The Seminar on Women's Issues examines the principles of feminist literary analysis, scholarship and research through texts authored by women writers and through diverse theoretical writings on race, language, sexuality, creativity, class and subordination which form the basis of feminist criticism. Within the theoretical context students will explore writings by women from diverse ethnic and cultural traditions on issues of current feminist scholarship. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and HUM 120
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This course examines the effect that food acquisition and production has had on the development of civilization. Topics will include ancient to modern methods of food gathering and preparation as well as technological developments. These topics will be examined for their relationships to the anthropological and sociological evolutions as affected by the diets throughout the history of humanity. Different cultures will be explored in an effort to better understand their origins and how they evolved. Prerequisites: ENG 101
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This course integrates materials from literature, the fine arts, the social sciences, and religion. Students learn about cultures and perspectives other than their own and write a series of essays examining value systems and cultural differences. Readings for the course are chosen from novels, short stories, plays, autobiographies, and ethnographic works. Prerequisite: ENG 101
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Students deepen their understanding of professional values, strategies of intervention, and behavior necessary for helping others. Students learn problem-solving skills and participate in activities to increase self-understanding. Prerequisite: HUS 101
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3.00 Credits
Students experience group dynamics and interpersonal skills by observing and engaging in the process directly. They examine goal setting, decision-making, power and control, conflict resolution, and leadership. Students learn interpersonal skills of small group communication as they express and develop their own behavioral styles. Students learn about types of groups such as discussion groups, counseling groups, and team development. Prerequisites: HUS 121, ENG 101, and ENG 112
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3.00 Credits
Students study the range of health care and social services as it applies to the aging population in the United States. Emphasis is on examining the aging process from the prospective of wellness. Students identify the appropriate range of human services specific to problems as they commonly appear in the elderly and impact on the family and other social environments.
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3.00 Credits
Students learn how human service professionals produce change in the communities in which they live, work and participate in order to improve the quality of life and relationships among the members of those communities. Prerequisites: HUS 101, HUS 121
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Examines the methods of data collection employed within a variety of social service agencies. Emphasis is placed on the helping interview, its elements and characteristics. In addition, concepts of communication, interaction, the self, and interviewing skills will be examined and practiced. Prerequisites: HUS 121, ENG 112
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3.00 Credits
Students are placed in a social service agency to perform tasks and engage in learning activities associated with acquiring professional standards, behaviors, and conduct. Under the supervision of a faculty member and field supervisor, students are expected to fulfill these requirements 8 hours per week for 15 consecutive weeks. In addition, students attend a weekly seminar to discuss their experiences and observations. Prerequisites: HUS 101, HUS 121
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3.00 Credits
Students are placed in a second social service agency that extends and deepens HUS 231. The expectation in this course is the integration of knowledge and theory gained from the classroom throughout the human services sequence as it is applied in the field experience. The requirements are fulfilled on the basis of working 8 hours per week for 15 consecutive weeks. In addition students attend a weekly seminar to discuss their experiences. Students may remain in the same agency two terms with the permission from the faculty member. Prerequisite: HUS 231
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