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HIS 296 Special Topics in History
3 credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hr/Wk (3 Hr. Lecture) *15 weeks
The students in this course will analyze selected
topics in history. These topics will analyze various
periods and themes in history. The special
topic analyzed is not a regular course offering
of the social sciences department. Since the
topic covered in this class differs from year to
year, students should seek further information
before registering regarding the particular topic
that will be analyzed. Possible topics to be analyzed
include: Modern African-American History,
the Vietnam War, Native American History,
Women in American History and The History of
Lewiston-Auburn. Co- or prerequisite: One history
course or instructor permission.
Human Geography (GEY)
GEY 101 Human Geography
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
Human Geography constitutes an introduc tory
course designed to furnish the student with a
general understanding of the spatial dimensions
of human culture. The course provides an overview
of the global distribu tion of such elements
of culture as popula tion, languages, religions,
economic activities, urban systems, and political
organization. The spatial perspective will furnish
a greater understanding of the cul tural world
around us, and patterns of human activity which
exist in dynamic inter action with the physical
environment.
Humanities (HUM)
HUM 294 Special Topics in Humanities
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course will examine particular aspects of
the humanities, depending on the semester. Examples
might be-music, liter ature and art of a
specifi c time period; the history of language as
it related to modern modes of communication;
the work of artists, writers and thinkers of a particular
period or movement. Topics can cover a
range of disciplines classifi ed under the category
“humanities” - art, music, lan guage, cinema,
philosophy, gender stud ies, and so on. Because
this is not a regular offering of the Humanities
Depart ment, students are encouraged to seek
detailed information from the instructor or department
chair, prior to registering. Pre requisite:
Successful completion of ENG 101.
HUM 296 Independent Study in Humanities
3 Credits *15 wks Number of hours per week to
be deter mined by Advisor
This course is designed to allow students
to work on a semester long project in the humanities.
The project will be developed by the
student in conjunction with the instructor of the
course. The student will meet with the instructor
periodically through the semester to ensure the
project objectives are being met. Prerequisites:
The student must have completed (12) credit
hours in a catalog program, be in good academic
standing, be recommended by his or her
advisor, and meet with the course instructor.
Human Services (HUS)
HUS 112 Introduction to Community Mental
Health
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course provides a historical frame work for
understanding the current role of human services
in meeting a variety of human needs in society.
An emphasis is placed on the work of social service
agen cies and the roles of human services
work ers. The nature of helping relationships including
attitudes, skills and knowledge required,
value conflicts and dilemmas in the field will be
explored. The organization and delivery of services
offered to individu als, families and the community
will be dis cussed. Care of specific populations
such as children, the aging, and those with
sub stance abuse, mental illness, and developmental
disabilities in a multicultural society will
be highlighted. This course will also explore the
different methods, careers, and job opportunities
in the various helping pro fessions, and the goals
of the human serv ice program in particular.
HUS 153 Substance Abuse
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course investigates drug use, abuse, and
addiction. Psychological, social, legal, spiritual,
and philosophical sources of drug use and abuse
are explored. Five areas of emphasis will be
examined including the societal forces that influence
the phenome non; the drugs themselves,
so-called licit and illicit drugs or “street drugs” and
med ications and their use and effects on mind,
body, and emotions, i.e., the pharmacology of
drug use; the drug users themselves, and why
they use drugs; the theories of addiction; rehabilitation
and relapse pre vention which will address
what works and what does not; and prevention
including the drug wars, education as prevention,
and the failure of drug education. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of HUS 112 or instructor
permission.
HUS 155 Case Management
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course explores the theory, principles, and
methods of casework in various social agency
settings with attention focused on identifying
and assessing situational prob lems using social
and social psychological variables. Skill
development will emphasize basic methods of
case load management, coordinating various
components to com munity social services, and
insuring conti nuity of services to clients. Topics
covered include: information gathering, recordkeeping,
monitoring treatment plan implementation,
referral to other service providers,
and the appropriate utilization of a caseworker’s
time. The case manage ment policies of various
community agen cies will be examined. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of HUS 112 or
instructor permission.
HUS 241 Human Services Practicum I
4 Credits (1 Lecture 0 Lab 3 Clinical)
10 Hrs/Wk (1 Hr. Lecture 9 Hrs. Clinical) *15 wks
The goal of the course is to integrate course
theory learned throughout the cur riculum with
practical, beginning clinical work and community
service networking, by providing prospective
human services workers with an opportunity to
learn experi entially at a human services agency
in the community. The focus is for the student to
learn how an agency functions and experi ence
being a part of that agency. A weekly one hour
seminar will assist the student to process and
integrate knowledge gained in the foundation
courses with the experien tial learning gained at
the field site. It will serve as a forum for sharing
field experi ences and provides students with a
peer support group. The focus will be on developing
the skills necessary for human services
practice, i.e., observation, human relations,
interviewing, self-awareness, and leadership.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of HUS
112, HUS 155, PSY 101, PSY 151 and SOC
200. Co-requisites: HUS 153, PSY 111, and
SOC 201, with a grade of C or better, and permission
of the program director.
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