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3.00 Credits
This course will utilize an inter-disciplinary social sciences perspective to introduce students to the field of aging. The course is designed to dispel many of the myths and stereotypes associated with aging and the aged in contemporary society and to heighten student understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of aged persons. Attention will also be given to appropriate services for the elderly. (Usually offered in Fall semester).
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the problem of drug and alcohol addiction in general and to the individual and family with an addiction problem, in particular. Historical, cultural, social and psychological factors playing a role in the addiction process will be discussed. Primary emphasis in the course is given to family systems theory and its application to addictions. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters) Prerequisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.
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3.00 Credits
This course will familiarize students with the causation, assessment, and treatment of physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities experienced from birth through adolescence. An inter-disciplinary perspective including social work, rehabilitation, and exceptional education will be utilized in understanding the experiences of a person with a disability throughout the life stages of childhood and adolescence. Likewise, the role of the family member and helping professional will be addressed with an emphasis on the psycho-social aspects of disability. Major topics include socialization, legislation, demographics, intervention strategies, and ethical concerns. Also available as EDU 120. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters and also On-line). Prerequisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.
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3.00 Credits
Using an interdisciplinary perspective, this course is designed to acquaint students with disability as experienced during the adult years. Primary focus will be on the later half of the life cycle with attention given to life-long, acquired, and hidden disabilities (e.g., mental illness). Family, ethical, legal and various other socio-emotional issues will be examined. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.) Prerequisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint students with the skills necessary to work as a helping professional. Emphasis will be placed on developing a therapeutic relationship with clients, improving communication skills, and understanding ethical practices. In addition skills of goal setting, group work and documentation will be addressed. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
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1.00 Credits
Students enrolled in the Human Services degree program and have completed coursework in Introduction to Human Services (HUS 101) and Human Services Internship I (HUS 102) will be required to demonstrate a synthesis of their academic and practical experiences in the field of Human Services. With the guidance of the Instructor, students will prepare a written and oral report on a topic of direct relevance to the field of Human Services. Reports must be based on library research which is integrated with field work experience (HUS 102) and information from various human services and related courses. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.) Restricted to students in the Human Services degree program. Prerequisites: HUS 101 and HUS 102.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the unique wonders of the youngest children in early childhood education. Students will become familiar with the developmental needs of and program requirements for infants and toddlers. Students will plan developmentally appropriate activities to use with these age groups and implement them in a field placement. Special attention is given to the assessment of young children. Students will be required to spend 30 hours, outside of classroom time, in programs serving children birth to three years old. Also available as EDU 207. Co-requisite: 30 Field Hours in a placement connected with the care and education of infants and toddlers.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the profession of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Topics related to the education of infants and children birth to 6 years will be covered including, but not limited to, a history of ECE, observing the developing child (0 8 years), early childhood program models and developmental curriculum for the young child. Experiences with children birth to 8 years and/or in early childhood settings will be required. Also available as EDU 208. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters; offered evenings Fall semester.)
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3.00 Credits
This course presents contemporary instructional issues and methods used in the practice of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Topics associated with the education of children birth to eight years of age will include, but are not limited to professional issues in ECE, assessment in ECE, planning for care and education, classroom organization and instruction and program evaluation. Experiences with children birth to eight years and/or in early childhood settings will be required. (Usually offered Spring of even years.) Prerequisite: HUS 208
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on various methods for teaching young children, birth to eight years, from an anti bias perspective. Included will be ways to incorporate anti bias attitudes and materials into an early childhood curriculum. Areas of bias to be covered include, but are not limited to gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, race, and religious beliefs. Students will be encouraged to explore their own bias in relation to educating young children. Small group discussions, community speakers, and field trips to Early Childhood Centers using an anti bias curriculum are part of the course experience. Also availble as EDU 210. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters and on line.) Prerequisite: HUS/EDU 207 or HUS/EDU 208 or PSY 220 or permission of the Instructor.
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