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Human Services
HS 110
Introduction to Human Services
3 credits (CS)
The primary goal of the course is to
introduce the student to the broad
scope of human services. Students
examine the evolution of the
profession of human services. Major
fields of practice are identified, such as
social services for children and youth,
rehabilitation services for people who
are physically and/or mentally
challenged, social welfare services for
people who are impoverished, and
other disadvantaged groups. Emphasis
is placed on the students understanding
the common core of knowledge,
values, and skills for all human service
professionals. (Offered annually)
HS 121
Child, Youth, and Family Services
3 credits (CS)
Problems relating specifically to
children and youth, such as child abuse
and juvenile delinquency, are examined.
Students are introduced to child/family
welfare services, such as foster care,
adoption, and protective services.
Principles of intervention techniques
designed to strengthen family life are
explored. (Offered annually)
HS 133
Community Mental Health Issues
and Services
3 credits (CS)
This course will examine the basic
concepts, issues, and concerns of the
community mental health system, the
organization of mental health programs
and systems, and the types of
consumers who use these systems.
Students will explore counseling, case
management, and other roles that
human service workers play within
these systems, and will study current
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trends in the delivery of community
mental health services. Students will
learn how to discern political
connections behind funding of
programs, community support for
services, and how these two forces
intertwine to affect populations served.
(Offered alternate years)
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