2006-07 Catalog Archive (Archived July 31, 2006)

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Course Descriptions

HSR115
Introduction to Human Services
This course is about the range of human problems, and the programs and systems designed to help individuals address problems. Exploring the roles professionals might assume as human service workers and participating in a supervised field experience are also a part of the course. In addition to the in-class time and field experience, a mandatory outside-of-class three-hour seminar meeting to review the professional and personal responsibility requirements for successful completion of the program is also required. Remediation of English and reading deficiencies required prior to enrolling in this course. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): Placement by Examination or ENL001 and Placement by Examination or RDG111.

HSR120
Introduction to Helping Skills and Process
This course is designed to develop the fundamental skills and processes involved in interviewing and assisting individuals in human service practice. Non-Human Service majors may take this course with permission of the instructor. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR115.

HSR210
Culturally Sensitive Human Service Practice
This course addresses the implications of cultural, gender, religious, social, economic and other factors of diversity as they affect the helping relationship, helping strategies, and the effectiveness of human service provision. Special emphasis will be given to understanding the influence of an individual's ethnic background, gender, age, socio-economic status, religion, sexual orientation, and other characteristics-particularly those that are used in the dominant culture to disenfranchise individuals-on the individual's sense of self and community. The human service worker's responsibility to honor the entirety of clients' cultural experiences and to structure the helping relationship and attendant activities with sensitivity to diversity will be explored. Attention will be paid to multicultural barriers and to the impact of the helper's own worldview on the helping relationship. Students will also explore strategies for helping that entail systems and social changes that may facilitate greater psychological and physical health for persons of varying cultural backgrounds. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR115 and PSY111 or HSR115 and SOC111. (Cultural Diversity)

HSR221
Crisis Intervention
Students in this course will explore the basic principles of effective crisis intervention, including how to conduct preliminary assessments and provide psychological first aid. Non-Human Services majors may take the course with permission of the instructor. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR115 and HSR120.

HSR225
Counseling Theories and Techniques
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of theoretical models to counseling and the techniques that each theory generates. Special emphasis is placed on refinement of students' basic helping skills and use of those skills in various counseling approaches and interventions with application to specific individuals. Experiential as well as traditional learning is expected of enrolled students. (Formerly HSR 125) 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR120 and HSR210 and HSR221.

HSR240
Management and Administration in Human Services
Develops students' understanding of planning, evaluation, management, community relations and other activities which affect the operation of a human service agency. Focuses on the special needs, such as fund raising, of non-profit agencies. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ENL121 or ENL201. Spring Only.

HSR255
Human Services Internship I
Supervised field work experience in a human service agency, enabling students to work with professionals, study the agency in which they want to work, and relate theory to practice. Participation requirements: 250 on-site or direct-contact hours and 16 hours of seminar meetings. Prerequisites HSR 115, HSR 120 and HSR 210 (with a 2.5 cumulative average for these courses); PSY 201 or PSY 203 or PSY 210, ENL 111 and ENL 121 ('C' level or better performance in all such courses); FIT 204 (First Aid: Responding to Emergencies), performed at 'C' level or better or properly endorsed documentation of successful completion of American Red Cross training in Standard First Aid and a current card validating successful completion of B.C.L.S./C.P.R. curriculum; work site requirements may include completion of standard basic health appraisal form and receipt of Children's Services Protection Act 33 clearance. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ENL111 and ENL121 and FIT204 and HSR115 and HSR120 and HSR210 and PSY201 or ENL111 and ENL121 and FIT204 and HSR115 and HSR120 and HSR210 and PSY203 or ENL111 and ENL121 and FIT204 and HSR115 and HSR120 and HSR210 and PSY210.

HSR260
Chemical Dependence: Treatment and Management
Chemical Dependence: Treatment and Management is focused on the identification and analysis of drug usage and chemical dependency from a historic, medical and psychological perspective. Topical issues explored in the course include the medical model of dependence, generic diagnosis, impact of the disease on family, treatment models, outcomes research and systemic service processes. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR115. As needed.

HSR261
Families in Crisis
Explores family interaction from developmental, systems and crisis theory perspectives with an emphasis on family crises as temporary dysfunctional states which can be successfully resolved with and without therapeutic intervention. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR115 or PSY111 or SOC111. As needed.

HSR263
Criminal Justice
Analysis of relevant topics relating to criminal justice, including the goals and values from present systems, problems in the operation of existing systems; remedies and alternatives to these problems; and future trends. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR115. As needed.

HSR264
Children's Service
Introduction to local, state and national services available to children and their families. Emphasis on the community resources needed to provide an effective service to children in a variety of familial, educational, rehabilitation, health care, and community settings. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR115 or EDU101. As needed.

HSR269
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
This course will introduce students to psychiatric rehabilitation for persons with long-term mental illness. Psychiatric rehabilitation program philosophy, principles, models of service delivery, and selected management issues will be explored. Improved access to education, employment, housing, and social integration will be emphasized in the context of achieving community membership for this population. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): PSY201. As needed.

HSR270
Community Inclusion for People with Disabilities
Exploration of issues related to community support for people with disabilities. Central theme identifies the history and philosophy of "support" as an organizing framework for the relationship of individual professionals and service systems to people with disabilities and their families. Emphasis on strategies, models, and resources that support the full participation of persons with disabilities and their families to live, learn, work, and recreate in their own communities. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR115 or PSY111. As needed.

HSR275
Serving and Surviving in Human Services
This course challenges students to examine the idealism that frequently motivates individuals to select the human service field as a career by exploring the real demands of working with coworkers, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and customs of organizations. The course explores the belief systems that characterize effective and ineffective helpers, strategies for recognizing and dealing with personal issues that may influence the provision of services to clients, and the development of a personal plan of action for surviving in the field as an ethical, self-caring practitioner. Because much of the self-awareness and explorative processes occur in groups, the course will also address the evolutionary process of psycho-educational groups. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR115.

HSR310
Technology and Human Services
This course is an introduction to technology and its effect on various consumer populations in the human service field. The course will examine the historical development, recent technological advancements and the impact of technology for consumers, providers and society in the fields of adaptive devices, surveillance, medications and records keeping. Students will examine the applicability of these technologies and the ethical considerations their use presents. Non-HSR majors may take the course with permission of the instructor. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR115 and PHL210 and WRSELC. (Science, Technology and Society)

HSR311
Community and Organizational Change
Community and Organizational Change enables students to develop the skills for recognizing existing and emergent human needs and for planning successful community and organizational responses to those needs. The course explores how to apply human service providers' advocacy responsibilities in a macro setting, while at the same time supporting a process of empowerment for both providers and service recipients (the stakeholders). 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR111 and HSR240 and SOC111 or HSR115 and HSR240 and SOC111. Fall Only.

HSR323
Contemporary Policies and Issues in Serving Children
This course is designed to expand a student's understanding of contemporary issues that affect children. Students will be introduced to a variety of alternative readings and ideologies as they examine policy, programs, and funding that impact children. The writing proficiency requirement (WRSELC) for the BHS Degree must be fulfilled prior to scheduling this course. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR115 and HSR264 and PSY203 and SOC231 and WRSELC. As needed.

HSR325
Advanced Counseling in Human Services
Advanced Counseling in Human Services introduces students to an array of the most recent counseling strategies. In addition, students will consider challenges presented by culturally different, difficult, atypical, or multi-problem clients. Students will enhance their skills in analyzing preferred approaches to working with clients (using both recent as well as established theoretical approaches), and strategies for working with the unusual client. The writing proficiency requirement (WRSELC) for the BHS Degree must be fulfilled prior to scheduling this course. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR225 and WRSELC. As needed.

HSR327
Expressive Psychotherapies
A comprehensive exploration of theories and techniques which emphasize enhancing communication, reducing resistance, and engendering creativity in a therapeutic context. The integration of art, music, writing, and movement activities within specific psychotherapy approaches is emphasized. Experiential as well as traditional learning is expected of enrolled students. The writing proficiency requirement (WRSELC) for the BHS Degree must be fulfilled prior to scheduling this course. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): EDU255 and WRSELC or OCT220 and WRSELC or HSR225 and WRSELC. As needed.

HSR329
Residential Programs
Residential Programs is an intensive survey of programs which meet residential, educational, and therapeutic needs for a variety of target populations. The focus will be program evaluation, de-institutionalization, normalization and client rights. The writing proficiency requirement (WRSELC) for the BHS Degree must be fulfilled prior to scheduling this course. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR240 and WRSELC. As needed.

HSR330
Outdoor Recreation as a Therapeutic Tool
Outdoor Recreation as a Therapeutic Tool develops student competency in planning, adapting and facilitating a variety of play, structured outdoor activities, challenge games and selected techniques intended to meet a diverse range of client needs in educational, human services and health care settings. The course will explore the development, design, selection, application and safety considerations when employing these techniques/activities. The writing proficiency requirement (WRSELC) for the BHS Degree must be fulfilled prior to scheduling for this course. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR241 or HSR275. As needed.

HSR370
Assessment and Case Management
Principles and practices surrounding the collection of data about persons served and the use of that data in decision-making regarding diagnosis, service planning, intervention, referral, and follow-up. Emphasis on the use of case management methods with various populations; practical skill development includes process documentation. Study includes the history, principles, models, practices, and issues in case management. (Formerly HSR 360) 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR210 and HSR221 and HSR225 and WRSELC. As needed.

HSR410
Special Populations in Human Services
Examination of special populations and the complex barriers, power dynamics, unique considerations, and issues that confront them and the workers who serve them. Designed to enhance student comprehension and skills to competently serve members of special populations. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR210 and HSR221 and HSR225 and WRSELC. As needed.

HSR411
Legal Issues in Human Services
Introduces students to specific legislation and court decisions that delineate specific client rights, that shape the provision of services, or that indicate the direction of future legal decisions about services to clients. In addition, the code of ethics adopted by relevant organizations in the field of human services is studied. The writing proficiency requirement (WRSELC) for the BHS Degree must be fulfilled prior to scheduling this course. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR311 and PHL210 and SOC313 and WRSELC. Fall Only.

HSR420
Contemporary Issues in Human Services
Students in this course critically examine current social issues as they affect individuals, groups, and their communities in the context of contemporary human service practice. The selected issues that are analyzed are beyond the scope of materials treated extensively in regularly scheduled courses. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR255 and HSR311 and SOC313.

HSR421
Advanced Crisis Intervention
Examination of psychosocial crisis theory. Designed to refine effective helping skills for crisis intervention and enhance familiarity with both community resources and mental health intervention theories related to trauma and recovery. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): WRSELC. As needed.

HSR441
Theories and Processes of Groups
This course covers the history, theories, and practices of group counseling. Special emphasis is placed on understanding different therapeutic modalities as applied to counseling or support groups. Experiential as well as traditional learning is expected of enrolled students. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR210 and HSR221 and HSR225.

HSR453
Human Services Internship IIA
The internship in Human Services is an extensive supervised field work experience which affords enrolled students in-depth practical learning experiences via immersion in a human service agency. During the internship, students will work as professionals, contribute to and evaluate the agency in which they work and apply theory in practice. HSR453 and HSR454 allow students the option of completing the internship in Human Services on a part-time basis. HSR453 represents 280 "on-site" or "direct contact" hours plus participation in 10 three-hour seminar meetings. All major coursework must be completed prior to registering for HSR453, with the following exceptions: (1) HSR495, which is offered Spring only; and (2) one 300-level HSR elective and HSR411, both of which are corequisites. Enrolling students must present a current card validating successful completion of B.C.L.S./C.P.R. In addition, completion of a standard basic health appraisal clearance may also be required by the placement site. In addition to listed corequisites, students must also complete one 300-level HSR elective and obtain permission of the instructor to enroll in this course. 4.50 Credits (0 Lecture - 22.50 Lab) Corequisite(s): HSR411 and HTH447. Fall Only.

HSR454
Human Services Internship IIB
The internship in Human Services is an extensive supervised field work experience which affords enrolled students in-depth practical learning experiences via immersion in a human service agency. During the internship, students will work as professionals, contribute to and evaluate the agency in which they work and apply theory in practice. HSR454 is a continuation of HSR453 and must be taken in the same academic year as HSR453. Represents 280 "on-site" or "direct contact" hours plus participation in 10 three-hour seminar meetings. All major coursework must be completed prior to registering for HSR454 except HSR495, which is a corequisite. Enrolling students must present a current card validating successful completion of B.C.L.S./C.P.R. In addition, completion of a standard basic health appraisal clearance may also be required by the placement site. 4.50 Credits (0 Lecture - 22.50 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR453 and HTH447. Corequisite(s): HSR495. Spring Only.

HSR455
Human Services Internship II
Extensive supervised field work experience, providing in-depth practical learning experiences via immersion in a human service agency. Designed to encourage students to work as professionals, contribute to and evaluate the agency in which they work, and apply theory in practice. Participation requirements: 560 on-site or direct-contact hours and 10 three-hour seminar meetings. All major course work must be completed prior to registering for HSR455, except HSR 495, which is a corequisite. 9 Credits (0 Lecture - 45 Lab) Corequisite(s): HSR495.

HSR495
Human Services Capstone
This course is designed to consolidate and synthesize the student's knowledge of human services and the student's self-perceptions related to his/her selection of a career in the human services arena. Students complete both a personal portfolio and an analytical case study in order to fulfill course requirements. All major coursework must be completed prior to registering for HSR 495 except HSR 455, Human Services Internship II, which is a corequisite. All Capstone proposals are subject to instructor approval. The writing proficiency requirement (WRSELC) for the BHS Degree must be fulfilled prior to scheduling this course. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): HSR411 and HTH447 and WRSELC. Corequisite(s): HSR455. Spring Only.