2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

2005-2007 CatalogCredit Course Descriptions 113HD 113Diversity and the Dynamics of Difference (3)This course examines the influence ofdiversity. Learning how to live effectively inmulticultural communities is essential. Usingthe Critical Moments model, a frameworkthat emphasizes critical thinking skills anddialogue to address pluralism and diversity,students explore the dynamics of differencewithin our educational environment and ourinteractive roles.HD 114Exploring Human Potential (3)This course helps students discover anddevelop their individual potential. Studentsexplore who they are and how to setmeaningful goals in their own terms. Weidentify ways to unlock our individualpotential and learn how to establish an actionplan for positive change.HD 116 (Sp)Life Choices (3)Students will increase their self-awarenessand learn skills in decision making andhandling the process of transition. Adultdevelopment and the impact of societal andfamily values will also be explored.HD 150 (F, W, Sp)Access Technology (1-5)This class is tailored to individual studentneeds and is offered as an independentstudy. Students explore topics related todisability and working with adaptive equipmentand technology. The class is offeredon a credit/no credit basis.Prerequisite: Instructor permission.HD 170 - 179Special Topic Seminars and/or Workshops (1-2)Seminars or workshops designed to providestudents and interested members of thecommunity with specific information and/ordevelopment of specific skills. Topics andskills are based on the needs of the campuscommunity (examples are: diversity, difference,dialogue, community empowerment).HD 250Assistive Technology in Education and Life (3)The course presents an overview of bothexisting and emerging assistive technologiesthat may be adapted to the unique needs ofpersons with physical, sensory and cognitivedisabilities. The interaction between assistivetechnologies and the educational andeveryday environment of people with specialneeds will be examined. (multiculturalcontent)HD 299 (F, W, Sp)Independent Study (1-5)Independent observation, analysis andreporting of a selected problem in careerand life planning.Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson.Human ServicesHSP 100 (F, W, Sp)Introduction to Human Services (5)Overview of the history, theories, andphilosophies impacting the major HumanServices delivery systems. Communityresources, workplace competencies,personality types and learning styles will beexplored. Cultural issues, problem solving,and critical thinking will also be examined.Prerequisite: ENGL 101 ready and completeprogram admission.HSP 103 (F, W, Sp)Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques (5)Principles, concepts and processes related tocounseling are presented. Role and functionof the helping person is examined.Counseling skills are demonstrated andpracticed in class.Prerequisite: HSP 100.HSP 105 (F, W, Sp)Leadership, Ethics, and Development (5)Students will examine personal beliefsystems, ethical dimensions, and laws in thehuman service field. Uses critical thinkingskills to explore central work-related issuesand for developing leadership skills whilepreparing for entry into the field trainingportion of the human service program. Thecourse prepares students for HumanServices, internships, and careers.Prerequisite: HSP 100 and HSP 103.HSP 106 (F, W, Sp)Advanced Helping Strategies (5)This course explores the role of group, family,and treatment systems. Course will presentstrategies for helping in these areas and examinerelevant issues in the Human Service field.Prerequisites: HSP 103HSP 112 (F, W, Sp)Case Management and Services (5)Examines the fundamental roles andfunctions of case management in a variety ofsystems. Will explore methods of acquiringclient data, documentation, and filemanagement. ASAM criteria for adult andHuman Servicesadolescent assessment and treatmentplanning will also be covered.Prerequisites: ENGL 101 ready and completeprogram admission.HSP 170-179Special Topic Seminars and/or Workshops (1-2)Seminars or workshops designed to provideHSP students and interested members of thecommunity with specific information and/ordevelopment of specific skills. Topic andskills to be determined by expressed need ofstudents in HSP program, former HSPstudents, faculty and/or people working inthe community in the human services field.HSP 191, 192, 193 (F, W, Sp, Su)Supervised Clinical Practicum I, II, III (5) (5) (5)These practicum courses provide the studentwith supervised experience in the HumanServices field. Students develop a learningcontract with specific objectives to guide theirprogress in the workplace.A weekly seminar is also required to receivesupervision and assessment of their progress.Prerequisite for HSP 191: HSP 100, 103, 105,completion of HSP 191 learning contract, and programcoordinator or instructor permission. Prerequisitefor HSP 192: successful completion of HSP 191and completion of HSP 192 learning contract. Prerequisitefor HSP 193: successful completion of HSP192 and completion of HSP 193 learning contract.HSP 200 (F, W, Sp)Pharmacology and Surveyof Chemical Dependency (5)Introduction to the physiological,psychological, and sociocultural aspects ofalcohol and drug related problems. Thecourse also provides an overview of thepharmacology of alcohol and otherpsychoactive drugs including an explanationof how brain chemistry changes result incompulsive use. The impact of historicaldevelopments such as the “war on drugs”will also be discussed.HSP 205Substance Abuse Prevention (5)This course meets part of the requirementsfor certification as a “Prevention Specialist”.The course content includes an overview ofprevention, current research, prevention planning,the role of the media, program modelsand evaluation methodology.