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3.00 Credits
Students will develop observational skills as a method of understanding and assessing children's development and behavior. Various methods in recording observations are used by students observing in local early childhood programs. The focus is on preschool children, but the skills can be applied to any age level. The topic of ethics will be included. 3 credit hours. Corequisite: ENG 1510 or Eligibility: ENG 1530; Must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+ or Asset 40+. J occasionally; C occasionally
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3.00 Credits
Students will examine the physical and pharmacological effects resulting from the use and abuse of alcohol and other substances. Topics include alcohol use and abuse, alcoholism, the disease concept, recent research theories about alcoholism and other substances, and other relevant social issues. The New York State Division of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse has reviewed this course and found it consistent with approved standards for 45 hours of CASAC counselor education/training. Provider number ED0056AL OASAS. Prerequisite: PSY 1510 or HUS 1210 or previous experience in the human services profession; Eligibility: ENG 1530; Must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+ or Asset 40+. Campus and term: J fall; C occasionally
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1.00 Credits
Provides chemical dependency students and professionals with information and experiences to develop an awareness of issues specific to the alcohol and drug dependent woman. Strategies are introduced to implement effective treatment for women. Overall focus is gender differences in treatment and enhancing women's recovery. Special topics include cocaine addiction, ADOA concerns, AIDS/HIV, eating disorders, and the impact of violence on women's lives. Meets OASAS standards for 15 hours of counselor/training in specific client population or therapeutic relationship skills. OASAS Provider Number ED0056AL. 1 credit hour. Prerequisite: HUS 1310 or employment in an alcoholism counseling agency; Eligibility: ENG 1530; Must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+ or Asset 40+. J occasionally
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Students will be introduced to the crisis intervention model and its application to people in crisis, such as domestic violence and psychiatric emergencies. Topics include the assessment and treatment of individuals in crisis as well as effective prevention strategies. Case studies are used to further understand this process. 1 credit hour. Prerequisite: Must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+ or Asset 40+. J occasionally
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2.00 Credits
No course description available.
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5.00 Credits
Students will gain practical experience participating in a minimum of 120 hours of supervised work in a human service agency. Students will also participate in a weekly seminar which focuses on developing knowledge of agency networking, teamwork, applied ethics, and communication skills. The seminar also focuses on students' experiences, problems, and special interests. The student, faculty coordinator, and agency supervisor work together to develop an appropriate learning experience for the student. Students are responsible for assigned readings and a weekly written log of the field experience in addition to other assignments. 5 credit hours. Prerequisites: HUS 1210 with a C or better, a minimum of 3 credits of human services electives with a C or better, and permission of the human services faculty; Corequisite: ENG 1530. Application required; must be a program major. Social science majors transferring to a four-year social work or human services program may also apply. J fall, spring; C fall, spring
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5.00 Credits
Students will gain practical experience participating in a minimum of 120 hours of supervised work in a different agency or using a higher skill set than used in HUS 2210. Students will also participate in a weekly seminar which focuses on learning to develop a helping relationship. Students will learn about the characteristics of the helper and client, and techniques of helping that are appropriate to their agency situations. Opportunities for analysis of personal characteristics and development of skills in the helping relationship will be provided during both practicum and seminar. Students are responsible for assigned readings and a weekly written log of the field experience in addition to other assignments. 5 credit hours. Prerequisites: HUS 22l0 with a C or better and permission of the human services faculty. Application required; must be a program major. J spring; C fall, spring
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3.00 Credits
Students will develop entry level interviewing skills appropriate for work in human services agencies. Counseling theory and techniques of interviewing are emphasized. Students will learn about the therapeutic relationship, non-verbal and verbal communication, multicultural interviewing, and crisis intervention. A variety of clinical techniques are discussed through role playing and case discussions. 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: PSY 1510, PSY 1520, or HUS 1210; Corequisite: ENG 1510 or Eligibility: ENG 1530; Must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+ or Asset 40+. J fall, spring; C fall
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3.00 Credits
Students will examine the philosophical and historical basis of the social welfare system. This overview of social welfare in the United States includes English antecedents and developments from the American colonial era to the Great Society. The transition era to the war on America's reluctant welfare state and current trends are explored. Developments in child welfare, public health, and mental health are highlighted to show how these changes affected the treatment of the poor and needy in America. The evolution of the social work profession and its relationship to the social welfare system is presented. Social policy and its effect on fields of practice are explored. 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: ENG 1530, HUS 1210, and sophomore standing. J occasionally
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3.00 Credits
Expanding on concepts introduced in HUS 1210, the student will demonstrate knowledge of the development and analysis of social policy. Current issues and problems in the organization and delivery of social services to diverse populations are examined with linkage to the historical perspectives. Comparisons with European social welfare programs will be made. The relationship of social and professional values to policy formulation and analysis is stressed. As part of student research teams, students will produce a written policy analysis of a major social welfare/ education policy. An Internet research refresher session is included. 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: ENG 1530, HUS 1210, and sophomore standing. Should be taken with or following an internship. J fall, spring; C spring
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