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HS 134 Introduction to Alcohol and Substance Abuse
3 credits (CS)
This course introduces students to the issues related to
alcohol and substance abuse, including the role of the
professional. It will provide the knowledge base regarding the
models and theories of addictions and other chemical abuse.
Treatment approaches will be introduced and reviewed, and
current trends in elderly, minority groups and veterans, will
be presented. (Offered annually)
HS 240 Introduction to Counseling
3 credits (CS)
The primary objective of the course is to introduce students
to the basic skills required in a counseling relationship.
Students learn how to listen and respond effectively to those
seeking help with problems. This course provides
opportunities to learn how to (1) explore and clarify problem
situations; (2) reach new perspectives and understandings of
problem situations, and set goals based on new perspectives;
and (3) develop and implement strategies to reach set goals.
Both theoretical and experiential learning opportunities are
provided. (Offered annually) Prerequisites: SB 120
Introduction to Psychology and one Human Services course,
or permission of the program director
Human Services Internships
Students participate as interns in field settings chosen from a
wide variety of human services agencies. The internship
provides an exposure to the human services delivery network,
and an opportunity to become involved with clients, goals,
and programs of an agency. Professional supervision is
provided by the agency and the College. Weekly seminars
accompany the internship to allow for exchange of
information about students’ experiences. The College makes
final arrangements for the placement. (Offered annually)
Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in
each 100/200 level Human Services course to qualify for an
internship opportunity, and permission of the program
director. Two of the following courses must be completed
before the internship experience: HS 110 Introduction to
Human Services, HS 121 Child, Youth, and Family Services
(for HS 282), HS 133 Community Mental Health Issues and
Services (for HS 283), HS 134 Introduction to Alcohol and
Substance Abuse (for HS 284), HS 240 Introduction to
Counseling. Students must have earned 30 academic hours to
be eligible for internships.
HS 282 Social Services for Children and Youth
Internship II
6 credits (CS)
HS 283 Counseling and Mental Health Internship II
6 credits (CS)
HS 284 Alcohol and Substance Abuse Internship II
6 credits (CS)
HS 331 Group Dynamics
3 credits (CS)
Group Dynamics examines group processes, group
development, group goals and tasks, group leadership styles,
roles of group members, and the concept of teamwork.
Students will learn about group dynamics by participating in
groups during classroom activities, and this experiential
component will supplement the major theories of group
development. Students will discover how group work is
practiced in a variety of settings, such as mental health, selfhelp
organizations, health care, rehabilitation, recreation, and
corrections. (Offered alternate years) Prerequisite: HS 240
Introduction to Counseling
HS 341 Counseling Theories
3 credits (CS)
This course concentrates on the history of counseling,
divergent counseling theories, and some of the applied
psychotherapies, such as Gestalt, Rational/Emotive,
Transactional Analysis, and Client Centered. This course will
discuss how different counseling theories and techniques
impact both the clients and the counselors. Cross-cultural
issues in counseling will be examined. (Offered alternate
years) Prerequisite: HS 240 Introduction to Counseling.
HS 343 Intervention Strategies
3 credits (CS)
This course explores intervention strategies that can be used
at different times with a variety of clients and systems. These
strategies include individual and group counseling, case
management, family work, community planning, and social
action. The importance of recording skills and accurate
documentation will be examined. (Offered annually)
Prerequisite: HS 240 Introduction to Counseling
HS 344 Intervention Strategies for Alcohol and
Substance Abuse
3 credits (CS)
The main goal of this course is to explore human service
intervention strategies for alcohol and substance abuse. These
strategies include: rehabilitation programs, inpatient and
outpatient clinics, case management, group and family
therapy, support/ education groups, community planning,
and advocacy. The process of assessment and specific
interventions required for this population will be defined and
discussed. The importance of recording skills and accurate
documentation will also be examined. (Offered annually)
Prerequisite: HS 134 Introduction to Alcohol and Substance
Abuse and HS 240 Introduction to Counseling
HS 345 Counseling Families
in Crisis
3 credits (CS)
This course will focus on an examination of the dynamics of
family interactions from a crisis perspective. Students will
explore crises affecting the contemporary family, patterns of
coping, and strategies and techniques appropriate for dealing
with these crises. Students will learn assessment procedures
and a variety of approaches through case studies and roleplaying.
Prerequisite: HS 240 Introduction to Counseling
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